LOADING THE BATTERY. Sigma SD14

LOADING THE BATTERY

A lithium ion battery BP-21 is provided with the SD14 camera. Charge the battery, before using the camera first time. Please charge the battery by the supplied battery charger BC-21, when no charge remains.

To Charge the battery

1

Connect the power cable to the charger and insert the plug into the wall outlet.

2

Attach the battery, by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the diagram.

● Charge lamp will be on during charging.

● It takes about 150 minutes to recharge the battery.

● Required time for recharging the battery depends on the ambient temperature and status of recharge level.

3

When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the power cable plug from the wall outlet.

● We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it is not used for several days, battery performance decreases.

● In the case that the number of possible shots will decrease extremely after charging, it may indicate the end of battery life. Please purchase a new battery.

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WARNING!!

LOADING THE BATTERY

1

Confirm that the D dial is in the position, and open the cover by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the instruction.

2

Insert the battery in accordance with diagram inside the cover.

● Insert the battery until it locks into place.

3

Close the cover securely.

● Push the cover until it clicks into the locked position.

It is possible to remove battery cover, if it is tilted around 35°. If this part comes off during opening or closing the cover, please insert cover as shown in the illustration.

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TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

1

Turn the “D”- dial to the position, and open the battery compartment cover by sliding battery compartment cover latch in the direction as shown by the arrow.

2

Eject the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration.

WARNING!!

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While the CF Card busy light is on, please do not remove the battery. Doing so can result data loss. Moreover, Camera, CF card and Microdrive may be damaged.

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