Chapter 2
Fitting and
Connections
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery
This camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The camcorder will not operate correctly without this lithium battery.
Lifetime of the lithium battery
When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the lithium
backup battery warning 
appears in the display window. If this warning appears, replace the lithium battery (CR2032) within three or four days.
The lithium battery has an average service life of about two years, however operation in ClipLink mode will shorten the lifetime until about one year (when the
Inserting or replacing the lithium battery
Notes
•Carefully read the instructions for inserting and replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries can explode if misused.
•Use only CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Other types of lithium batteries may come loose when this camcorder is moved. If you have difficulty finding CR2032 Lithium Batteries, contact your Sony dealer.
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