Sony DSCP31 Operating Instructions - Page 14
Getting started, Preparing batteries, Charging the batteries, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride - dsc p31
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Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. Acceptable batteries R6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) - NH-AA-DI (2) (supplied) - NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries, alkaline batteries (cannot be used with the DSC-P71) * Use of AA alkaline batteries may result in shorter than desired operating time. (only in the DSC-P31) When alkaline batteries are used, take note of the following information. • Turn POWER SAVE "ON", shut the LCD screen off, and use the Finder to shoot your images. This will lengthen battery life (page 16). • There is a big difference in the performance of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers. This is especially true in low temperatures, where some batteries are noticeably weaker. You may not be able to shoot in temperatures below +5°C (41°F). • The battery remaining indicator may not display the correct information. Charging the batteries Getting started BC-CS1 (supplied) Insert with the cor- 1 rect polarity +/− , Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries into the charger (supplied). • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them. • Be sure to charge the batteries in an environment where the ambient temperature is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is outside that range, the batteries may not charge efficiently. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (mains) close by. If something goes wrong while you are using the charger, immediately shut off the power by pulling the plug out of the wall outlet. To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) Charge lamp 2 , Connect the charger to a wall outlet (mains) using the power cord (mains lead). Charging starts, and the charge lamp lights. When the charge lamp goes out, charging is finished. • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the charger. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be sure to use the battery case (supplied). If the +/− metal terminals are shorted, there is a possibility of danger from excessive heat or fire. 14