Notes on the battery pack, Help guide – Sony ILCE-7K User Manual
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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-7/ILCE-7R
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time.
The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each
time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images.
You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. You can use a partially charged
battery pack.
If the Charge lamp flashes and charging is canceled halfway, remove the battery pack once then reinsert it.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and
86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range.
When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop’s
battery charge may decrease. Do not charge this product using the laptop computer for too long.
Do not turn on/restart a computer, wake a computer from sleep mode, or turn off a computer while this
product is connected to the computer via USB cable. Doing so may cause a malfunction of this product.
Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations.
We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self-built or modified computer.
Charging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 310 minutes using the AC adaptor (supplied). The above charging time
applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer
depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
Effective use of the battery pack
Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of
the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in
your pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the product immediately before you start
shooting. If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket, be careful of causing a short-circuit.
The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
If the battery terminal is dirty, you may not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be
properly charged. In that case, clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton
swab.
Remaining battery indicator
The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen.
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