.Charging the Battery
For reasons of safety, the battery is not charged at shipment. The camera will not function if the battery is not charged; be sure to charge the battery before use. Before charging the battery, turn the camera off.
An NP-W235 rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera.
This product does not include an AC adapter or plug adapter. Use a USB-IF certified AC adapter when charging with the camera. An AC adapter that complies with the USB Power Delivery Rev3.0/3.1 standard (15 W or more) is recommended (aCharging specifications for this device).
The battery takes about 180 minutes to charge with the recommended AC adapter.
Charge the battery.
Plug the AC adapter into an indoor power outlet (A), then connect the camera to the AC adapter using the supplied USB cable (B).
Connect the cable to the camera’s USB connector (Type-C).
Be sure the connectors are fully inserted.
Charge Status
The indicator lamp shows battery charge status as follows:
| Indicator lamp | Battery status |
|---|---|
| On | Battery charging |
| Off | Charging complete |
| Blinks | Charging error |
Do not use the supplied USB cable with other devices, as this could cause malfunction.
Do not affix labels or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera.
Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.
Read the cautions in “The Battery and Power Supply”.
Use only genuine Fujifilm rechargeable batteries designated for use in this camera. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.
The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
If the battery fails to hold a charge, it has reached the end of its charging life and must be replaced.
If the battery is left for long periods without charging, you may find that its quality degrades or that it no longer holds a charge. Charge the battery regularly.
Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging.
Note that charging times increase at low or high temperatures.
Selecting ON for Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > Bluetooth ON/OFF in the network/USB settings menu increases the drain on the battery.
If the camera is turned on during charging, charging will end and the USB connection will instead be used to power the camera. The battery level will begin to gradually decline (aUSB POWER SUPPLY/COMM SETTING).
The camera will display a “power supply” icon when powered via USB.
Charging via Computer
The camera can be charged via USB. USB charging is available with computers with a manufacturer-approved operating system and USB interface.
Leave the computer on during charging.
The battery will not charge while the camera is on.
Connect the supplied USB cable.
Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
Charging stops if the computer enters sleep mode. To resume charging, activate the computer and disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
Charging may not be supported depending on the model of computer, computer settings, and the computer's current state.
The battery takes about 600 minutes to charge with a charging input of 5 V/500 mA.
