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# Charging the built-in battery

The date/time set in the camera is maintained by the built-in battery.

The built-in battery may be consumed when the power of the camera is not turned on for approximately a half year.

If [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder screen for approximately five seconds when the <POWER> switch is set to < > (ON), the built-in battery has been consumed.

Charge the built-in battery with the following procedure.

Make sure that the <POWER> switch is set to < > (standby).

Connect the battery or the external DC power supply to the camera.

For details on the connection of the battery or external DC power supply, refer to “Power supply”.

Leave the camera for approximately four hours.

The built-in battery will be charged.

Set the <POWER> switch to < > (ON), and check that [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is not displayed in the viewfinder screen.

Replacement of the built-in battery is necessary when [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder screen even after the built-in battery has been charged. Consult the dealer.

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