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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Charging  the    Rechargeable  Battery
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use.
1 
Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that 
the   and   markings on the battery match those on the 
battery charger.
•  The battery label should face up.
 Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Be careful not to reverse the   and   sides.
2 
Plug the battery charger into an outlet.
•  Use the  battery charger (BJ-10) to recharge the battery.
•  Charging starts. Charging status is indicated by the charger lamp as 
shown in the table below. Once charging has finished, unplug the 
battery charger from the power outlet.
Charger Lamp Description
Lit Charging
Off Charging complete
Flashing The battery charger terminal may be soiled or the battery 
charger/battery may be faulty. Unplug the battery charger 
from the power outlet, and remove the battery.
•  The estimated battery charging time is shown below. Depending on 
the battery level, the charging time differs.
Rechargeable Battery Charging Time
DB-100 Approx. 180 min. (25 °C)