Sony CCD-FX240 Operating Instructions primary manual - Page 37

Tips for Using the Battery Pack • The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder. How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack When the switch is supplied with the battery pack [c], you can use it to confirm whether the battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the "no mark" position when charging is completed. Set the switch to the "red mark" position when the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself). 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 50°F to 86'F (from 10°C to 30°C). Lower temperature require a longer charging time. Sony Batteries are Recommended Use of non-Sony batteries may damage your Handycam camcorder. Notes on Charging A Brand-new Battery Pack A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely. Before Recharging a Used Battery Pack • Make sure to use up the battery before recharging. • If recording is completed before the indicator appears in the viewfinder, you should remove the tape, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the battery indicator flashes rapidly. • When you use the AC-SIO power adaptor or the BC-S10 portable battery charger, you can use the discharging function. • Charging a usable battery pack causes a lowering of battery capacity. Battery capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge and charge the battery pack again. After Long Storage Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage. If the battery pack is charged fully but riot used for a long time (about 1 year), it becomes discharged. Charge it again, but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal. After several charging and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original capacity. Notes on the Terminals If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened. When the terminals are not dean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack. This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the + and - terminals with a soft cloth or paper. Be Sure to Observe the Following • To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the battery terminals. When carrying the battery pack, attach the terminal cover Ed). • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not open nor convert the battery pack. • Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. [a] [b] [c] [d] uogetWolul puomppy 37