Sony CCD-TRV41 - Manual (Page 66)

Tips for using the battery pack
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
Preparing the battery pack
Always carry additional batteries
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have
planned.
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment
Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are
recording in a cold environment.
To save battery power
Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and
started again. While you are positioiting the subject, selecting an angle, or looking
through the viewfinder lens or on the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the
battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.
When to replace the battery pack
While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen decreases gradually as battery power is used up.
When you use 'TnfoLITHIUM" battery, the remaining time (minutes) appears before
the remaining battery indication.
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When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the indicator appears
and starts flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. When you use the NP-F530/
F730 battery, the <N3 indicator may flash even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of charge
remaining.
When the iXJ indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing
while you are recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace
the battery pack, l.eave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between
scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.
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