Charging the battery

Charge the supplied EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. With the battery inserted in the camera, connect the camera to the optional EH-8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable to charge the battery.

Caution: Using batteries

Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For your safety” (For your safety) and “Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions” (Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions).

  1. Insert the EN-EL25a into the camera (Inserting the battery and a memory card).
  2. After confirming that the camera is off, connect it to an optional EH-8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable (q).
    Plug the AC adapter into a household power outlet. The battery charges while the camera is off. Keep the cable or plug straight during insertion and removal.
    • The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging is in progress. The lamp turns off when charging is complete.
    • Even if the camera is on, the battery will charge after the standby timer expires.
    • An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
    • The shape of the plug varies with the country or region of purchase.

Cautions: Charging

  • Charging errors, caused by elevated camera temperatures for example, are indicated by the charge lamp flashing rapidly for about 30 seconds before turning off.
  • After the charge lamp turns off, we recommend that you turn the camera on (or activate the standby timer) and confirm that the battery is charged.

Powering the camera

  • If [ON] is selected for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu, the EH-8P AC adapter will power the camera when the camera is turned on. For more information, see ““Power delivery” versus “charging”” (“Power delivery” versus “charging”).
  • Power will only be supplied to the camera when the battery is inserted.
  • The battery will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside power source.

Charging with third-party AC adapters that are equipped with USB Type C connectors and are compliant with PD (power delivery) standards

  • The camera battery can also be charged with third-party AC adapters. Use an AC adapter that complies with USB PD (power delivery) standards and is equipped with USB Type C connectors.
  • Use an AC adapter that supports output of 27 W (9 V/3 A) or more.
  • Use a USB cable that is Type C on both ends to connect to the camera.
  • We do not guarantee that all third-party AC adapters and USB cables are able to charge the camera battery.

Computer USB power delivery and battery charging

Computers connected via USB can supply current to power the camera or charge the battery.

  • The computer supplies power only while on. Charging will be suspended while the computer is in sleep mode. It will resume when sleep mode ends.
  • Do not connect the computer via a USB hub or keyboard during charging. Connect it directly to the camera.
  • Actual charging times may be longer depending on the computer USB connector type and specifications.
  • Depending on the model and product specifications, some computers will not supply current to power the camera or charge the battery.

Charging with portable chargers (third-party power banks) that are equipped with USB Type C connectors and are compliant with PD (power delivery) standards

  • Third-party portable chargers can be used to power the camera or charge the camera battery. Use a portable charger that complies with USB PD (power delivery) standards and is equipped with USB Type C connectors.
  • We recommend using a portable charger that supports output of 27 W (9 V/3 A) or more.
  • Use a USB cable that is Type C on both ends to connect to the camera.
  • We do not guarantee that all third-party portable chargers and USB cables are able to charge the battery or power the camera.

Charging with the MH-32 battery charger (available separately)

The supplied EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery can also be charged with the optional MH-32 battery charger.