Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 208

Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low-temperature environments. This means that the time the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. We recommend that you 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. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use continuous shooting often, turn the camera on and off frequently, or make the LCD screen brighter. 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 considerably shortened, 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. Battery pack/Battery charger How to store the battery pack Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place after removing it from the camera. Even if you do not use the camera for an extended period of time, charge the battery pack and fully use it up at least once a year to prolong the battery life. 208