Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 241)

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Using the menu
The setup menu
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.
button (setup) button Charge by computer button
Option Description
Auto
(default
setting)
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (
Transferring images to a computer with ViewNX-i (Nikon Transfer 2) (page
250)), 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.
Off The 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.
Image comment
Allows you to attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be
captured.