Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III - Manual (Page 35)

you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from
the power source even when the lamp turns off.
When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for
a long time, the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged. If this
happens, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then
re-insert it to recharge.
Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already
fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery
performance.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket).
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and
AC Adaptors (supplied).
[11] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Charging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro
USB cable.
1. Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer.
Note
Note the following points when charging via a computer:
If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the
laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an
extended period of time.
Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB
connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a
malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep
mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers.
Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer