Pentax p80 User Guide

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Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88 that is provided with the 
camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first 
time.
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Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover toward the lens (1).
• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC88) to charge batteries 
other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88, as the battery 
charger may overheat or be damaged.
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run 
down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to 
light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.
The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). 
(The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and 
charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging 
the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Installing the Battery
Battery/
card cover
Battery lock lever
Battery