Charge by computer – Nikon Coolpix A300 User Manual

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Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

Charge by Computer

B

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 3 hours 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.

B

When the Charge Lamp Quickly Flashes Green

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.

Press the

d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button

Option

Description

a Auto
(default setting)

When the camera is connected to a computer that is running
(

A77), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically

charged using power supplied by the computer.

Off

The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the
camera is connected to a computer.

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