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Charging the battery abroad, P.23) – Pentax M40 User Manual

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• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the

w indicator on the LCD monitor.

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch
automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of
the electricity supply in the country or region where used.
However, electrical socket shapes differ from country to country. Before
traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in the
country of your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major
Countries and Regions of the World” (p.24)) a
nd take an appropriately
shaped adapter plug with you.
The socket shape does not affect the charging method.

Screen Display

Battery Status

w (green)

Adequate power remains.

x (green)

Battery is running low.

y (yellow)

Battery is running very low.

z (red)

Battery is exhausted.

[Battery depleted]

The camera will turn off after this message appears.

Charging the Battery Abroad

• Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective

operation.

• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery

charger is not in use.

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