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.

The built-in battery is exhausted when [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder for approximately five seconds when the power switch is set to < j >.

Charge the built-in battery with the following procedure.

Confirm that the power switch is set to < h >.

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

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

Leave the camera for approx. four hours.

The built-in battery will be charged.

Make sure the settings for the date and time and time code after the built-in battery has been charged. Open the [DIAGNOSTICS] screen from the INFO screen, and then set the date and time of the internal clock when the [INTERNAL CLOCK HAS RESET PLEASE SET TO CORRECT TIME] is displayed in the warning display field.

Set the power switch to < j >, and confirm that [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is not displayed in the viewfinder.

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