Life of the battery pack, Charging temperature, After long storage – Sony CCD-FX228 User Manual
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Life of the Battery Pack
If the <Xi indicator flashes rapidly just after you turn on the
camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery
pack should be replaced with a new, fully charged one.
Charging Temperature
The recommended temperature range when charging is
SOT to 86T (lO’C to 30*C). Lower temperatures require a
longer charging time.
After Long Storage
Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage. U
the battery pack is charged fully but not used for a long
time (about one year), it bc'comes discharged. Charge it
again, but the first few times you use it the battery life will
be shorter than normal. After several charging and
discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original
capacity.
Useful Information
Always Carry Additional Batteries
Have sufficient battery pack power to do two to three
times as much recording as you have planned.
How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
The switch is provided so tliat you can mark a charged
battery. For example:
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.
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Note on the Battery Pack
Sony batteries are recommended. Use of non-Sony
batteries may damage your Handycam camcorder.