Is it possible to charge the battery in the camera or camcorder by connecting it to the USB port on a computer?
IMPORTANT: This article only applies to certain models of cameras and camcorders. To see if it applies to your model, click the Applicable Products and Categories for this article link below.
The USB connection from a computer cannot be used to recharge a battery in the camera. The supplied AC adaptor or battery charger must be used to charge the battery.
Note:
For model-specific information about how to charge your camera battery, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product.
Manuals are posted on your model support page.
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