Charge by computer
button
(setup)
button- Charge by computer
- button
Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
 Auto(default setting) | When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
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| Off | The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer. |
Notes about charging with a computer
- When connected to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the camera is turned off, charging stops.
- Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging.
- The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging.
- The camera battery can also be charged when the camera is connected to a computer using the optional UC-E25 USB Cable (with two Type C connectors).
- When charging, do not use the connectors of a USB hub or keyboard. Connect the camera and computer directly.
When the power-on lamp (charge lamp) quickly flashes
Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.
- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F).
- The USB cable is not connected correctly or the battery is faulty. Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary.
- Power is not being supplied if the computer goes into sleep mode during charging. Wake up the computer from sleep mode.
- The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the camera due to the model of the computer or its specifications.