Notes on charging, A brand-new battery, After long storage – Sony CCD-TR98 User Manual
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Tips for Using the Batteiy Pack
Notes on Charging
A Brand-new Battery
A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.
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
1
year), it becomes discharged. Charge it again, but in this case the
battery life will be shorter than normal. After sex eral charging and discharging cycles, the battery
life will recover its original capacit}'.
Notes on the Terminals
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be
shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the batterr pack has not been used for a long time, rt>peatediy
install and remove the battery pack a few times. Tliis improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the +
and - terminals with a soft cloth or paper.
Be Sure to Observe the Following
•To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a
necklace to touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal
cover, [b]
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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