Sony CCD-TR82 - Manual (Page 35)

Notes on Charging
A Brand-new Battery
A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.
Before Recharging a Used Battery Pack
• Make sure to use up the battery before recharging.
• If recording is completed before the <Xi indicator appears in the viewfinder, you should remove the
tape, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn ^ANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the
battery indicator flashes rapidly.
• When you use the AC-SIO power adaptor, you can use the discharging function.
• Charging the usable battery causes a lowering of battery capacity- Battery capacity can be
recovered if you fully discharge and charge the battery again.
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 several charging and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its
original capacity.
Notes on the Terminals
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeat
installing and removing the battery pack. This 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, [d] on page
33.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not open nor convert the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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