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Quick Start Basics
Other Charging Precautions
• Use the special charger (BC-81L if included with camera, BC-80L if purchased 
separately) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-80). Never use any other 
type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in 
unexpected accident.
• A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery 
time to cool before charging it.
• A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of 
this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to 
use it.
• Charging the camera’s battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. 
If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or 
radio.
• Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.