1312345678CoverPreliminary Notesand Legal InformationContents: BasicOperationsAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsSmart AutoModeOther ShootingModesPlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBasic GuideP Mode• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not chargeit continuously for more than 24 hours.• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach thecharger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunctionor damage to the product.• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording timepossible with a fully charged battery, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time,Playback Time” (=118).• Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use.• The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). Forpower outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter forthe plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which maydamage the battery.A2600Inserting the BatteryInsert the included battery.1 Open the cover.zz Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).2 Insert the battery.zz While pressing the battery lock in thedirection of the arrow, insert the batteryas shown and push it in until it clicks intothe locked position.zz If you insert the battery facing the wrongway, it cannot be locked into the correctposition. Always confirm that the batteryis facing the right way and locks wheninserted.3 Close the cover.zz Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down asyou slide it, until it clicks into the closedposition ( ).Terminals BatteryLock