Tips for using the battery pack
The battery heats up
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for concern and is normal.
Battery pack care
•Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery life.
•The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you should charge the battery right before using the camcorder.
How to use the switch on the battery pack
When the switch is supplied with the battery pack ([a] on page 50), you can use it to find whether the battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the “no mark” position when charging is completed. Set the switch to the “red mark” position when the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself).
The life of the battery pack
If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Charging temperature
You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
Sony batteries are recommended
Use of
Notes on charging
A brand-new battery
A
After long storage
Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage. If the battery pack is charged fully but not used for a long time (about one year), it becomes discharged. Charge it again, but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal. After several charging and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original capacity.
information Additional
49