Sony CCD-FX410 - Manual (Page 26)

How to Get the Most out of Your Battery Pack
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pa
Why the battery pack heats up?
During charging or recording, the battery pack
heats up. This means energy has been
generated and chemical change has occurred
inside the battery pack, and this is not
dangerous.
How to care for the battery pack
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place.
When the battery pack is in the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the
camcorder even if POWER is turned off. It causes overdischarging and shortens battery
life.
• The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging.
Thus, it is recommended you charge the battery right before using.
How to use the switch on the battery pack
This switch is provided so that you can
remember the charging condition. 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.
How many times can the battery pack be recharged?
It can be fully charged and discharged about 500 times under normal temperatures.
If the indicator blinks rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged
battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Recommended temperatures during charging
Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. Charging under temperatures ranging
from 10°C to 30°C (5°F to 85°F) is recommended.
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.
• 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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Basic Camera Operation