Sony CCD TRV68 Operating Instructions - Page 65

Additional Information About "InfoLITHIUM" battery What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery? The "InfoLITHIUM" battery is a lithium-ion battery that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. Charging the battery • Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C until the CHG lamp goes out, indicating that the battery is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to effectively charge the battery. • After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery. Effective use of the battery • Battery performance drops in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure care-free, longer use: - Put the battery in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots. - Use the high-power battery (NP-F730/F730H/F750/F930/F950/F960, optional). • Frequently using the LCD screen or frequently operating playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the battery faster. We recommend using the high-power battery (NP-F730/F730H/F750/F930/F950/F960, optional). • Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. The battery also wears out when your camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused. • Have spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and take test shots before taking the actual shots. Remaining battery time indicator • If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time. • The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes blinks depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes. How to store the battery • Even if the battery is not used for a long time, store it in a low humidity, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery up on your camcorder. This is to maintain the battery's functions. • To use the battery up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting mode until there is no more battery power left without a cassette inserted. Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. 65