Battery and charger using your charger abroad – Olympus E-P1 User Manual
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Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1).
Other batteries cannot be used.
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The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.
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As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained
quickly.
• Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode.
• Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period.
• When connected to a computer or printer.
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When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning
being displayed.
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The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using the
provided charger (BCS-1) before use.
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The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
(estimated).
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Do not use chargers other than the one designated.
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Notes
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type. Dispose of
the used battery following the instructions.“Battery Handling Precautions” (
gP. 151)
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The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100V to
240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you
are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug
adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel
agent.
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Do not use commercially available travel adaptors as the charger may malfunction.
Battery and charger
Using your charger abroad
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