Sony DSC-HX400V - Manual (Page 164)

environmental conditions.
If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time while the power is on, the
product turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).
If the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting)
button to display it.
How to store the battery pack
To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in
the product at least once a year before storing it. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.
To use the battery pack up, leave the product in slide show playback mode until the power
goes off.
To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep
away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack.
On battery life
The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery repeatedly, or use the same battery for
a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available time of the battery is
shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one.
The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating
conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions
Charging the battery pack
The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic
devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor.
If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged,
and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the Charge lamp flashes
again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type
has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type.
If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or
different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly
inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty.
If the Charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and the wall
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