Sony DSC-P200/R Operating Instructions - Page 90

On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This camera requires an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (R series). What is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: - Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • Frequently operating the zoom or flash wears out the battery charge faster. • We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight. On the remaining battery time indicator The power may go off although the battery remaining indicator shows there is enough power to operate. Use the battery pack up and charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if the camera is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or if the battery pack is used frequently. How to store the battery pack • Even if the battery pack will not be used for a long time, fully charge it and use it up at least once a year. Remove the battery pack from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack's functions. • To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER button switched to On in slide show playback mode (page 38) until the power goes off. • Always carry and store the battery pack in the battery case to prevent the battery terminals from becoming dirty or short circuited. On battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. 90