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Notes on the rechargeable battery pack
Caution
Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
The battery pack heats up
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that
has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack.
This is not cause for concern and is normal.
Be sure to observe the following
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
The life of the battery pack
If the battery indicator flashes 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.
Charging temperature
You should charge batteries at temperatures from 10°C to 30°C (from 50°F to 86°F).
Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
What is “InfoLITHIUM”
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with
compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you
use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video equipment having the
mark.
When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the mark, the
video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes*. However, if you
use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will
not be indicated in minutes.
“InfoLITHIUM“ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment
which the equipment is used under.
How the battery consumption is displayed
The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as how
the autofocusing is working.
While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. If the
condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease
or increase by more than 2 minutes.
Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder, the i indicator may also flash under some condition.
Tips for using the battery pack