Sony DSC-H200 - Manual (Page 170)

As for unsupported batteries, operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other
problems are caused by the nature of the battery.
On alkaline batteries (supplied)
Alkaline batteries cannot be charged.
Alkaline batteries have a shorter life compared to the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. For this reason,
the power may turn off even though the remaining-charge indicator shows sufficient battery life
remaining.
Battery performance differs greatly depending on the manufacturer and the type of battery, and in
some cases the battery life may be extremely short. This is especially true at low temperatures, and
you may not be able to shoot at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).
Do not mix new and old batteries.
The remaining-charge indicator may not display the correct information when using alkaline batteries.
Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries, there is a large difference between the available shooting
time and the available playback time. For this reason, the camera may turn off with the lens portion
extended when you change the shooting mode. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones.
Using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries allows you to shoot for longer periods of time.
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately)
Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals
have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may
cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused.
These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.
Do not carry or store the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries with metallic objects. Since metallic objects
may short the + and – ends, resulting in the risk of heating or fire.
If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly.
Wipe them with a dry cloth, etc.
At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long
time, they may not full charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this
happens, repeatedly using up the batteries fully, and then recharging them should correct the
problem.
If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the low
battery warning may be displayed sooner than expected. This is called the “memory effect.”* If this
problem occurs, charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will correct it.
* The “memory effect” – the situation in which the capacity of the battery is temporarily lowered.
To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slideshow mode and leave it that way until
the batteries are used up.
Do not mix new and used batteries.
Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant.
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