P.40 – Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Camera (Black) User Manual

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Caution

• If the camera is turned on while charging, the charging stops.
• If the self-timer lamp continues to blink rapidly, make sure that

the main switch is set to [OFF], remove the USB cable and
battery from the camera, and start over from the beginning. If
this does not improve the situation, contact your nearest
service center.

• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being

charged, the battery may have reached the end of its service
life. Replace the battery with a new one.

Memo

• The maximum charging time is approximately 4.5 hours (it

depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is
between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F).

• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to

a computer using the USB cable and turning the camera off.
(p.97)

• You can also charge the battery using the optional Battery

Charger D-BC177.

• When the optional Battery Grip D-BG8 is used, you can

charge the battery in the battery grip. The battery set in
[Battery Grip Settings] of the

5 menu of the camera is

charged first. The self-timer lamp blinks twice continuously
while charging the battery in the camera, and three times
continuously while charging the battery in the battery grip.

• You can also charge the battery by connecting a commercial

portable charger to the camera with a USB cable.

Supplying Power to Another Device

You can supply power to another device using the battery of
the camera via a USB cable. Select [Execute] in [USB Power
Supply to Ext.] of the

5 menu, and turn the camera off.

This function cannot be used if the battery level is
insufficient.

Power Saving Mode

The battery consumption can be reduced by controlling the
display time of the status screen. Make settings in [Power
Saving Mode] of the

5 menu.

Low

Turns the monitor off when the time set in [Meter
Operating Time] of the

5 menu elapses.

High

Performs metering for 2 seconds after Instant
Review during shooting, and turns the monitor off.
(Default setting)

Off

Keeps the monitor on even after the metering time
elapses.