22Recharging the BatteryConnect the power cord.• Connect the power cord to the charger.• Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.s The < POWER > lamp will light.1Detach the protective cover.• Attach the cover to the battery compartment capand retain it.• Whenever the battery is out of the camera, be sureto attach the protective cover to prevent shortcircuit.2Connect the battery.• Connect the charging plug to the battery’s chargingterminal.• The charging plug can be connected to eitherterminal A or B.3Battery recharging starts.s When the battery is connected, recharging startsautomatically and the < > lamp lights.s When the battery is completely recharged, the lampwill start blinking (twice per second).s A completely exhausted battery takes about 2hours to fully recharge.• After recharging the battery, disconnect it andunplug the power cord from the AC outlet.4First, recharge the battery.• For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for the Ni-MH Pack NP-E3.• For details on how to recharge and discharge the battery, refer to the instructions for theNickel-Hydride Charger NC-E2.