Charge by computer

Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer.

  1. button
  2. (setup)
  3. button
  4. Charge by computer
  5. button
OptionDescription
Auto
(default setting)		When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (Copying pictures to a computer using NX Studio), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
  • The power-on lamp (charge lamp) flashes while the battery is charging. When charging is complete, the power-on lamp (charge lamp) changes from flashing to on.
OffThe 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.
  • About 7 hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. 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.

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 with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 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.
  • The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer.
  • The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications.