Sony CCD-FX420 Primary User Manual - Page 20

Set the STANDBY switch of the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power. A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again. While positioning the subject or selecting an angle, or looking through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically inside the camcorder and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed. 6'O1 gr (t.6t) tifrpts, When the Rechargeable Battery Pack Should Be Replaced When the indicator and red lamp in the viewfinder change from slow blinking to rapid blinking while you are recording. Turn off the power switch of the camcorder and replace the battery pack. a • Notes on Charging Before using the battery pack, charge it sufficiently. A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Make sure you use up the battery before recharging. • If recording is completed before the indicator appears in the viewfinder, it is recommended that you remove the tape, set the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn the STANDBY switch up. and leave the camcorder on until the indicator blinks rapidly. • When you use the AC-S10 AC power adaptor, the DC-S10 car battery charger or BC-S10 portable battery charger, you can discharge the battery with their discharging function. • Repeated charging without using up the battery may cause lowering of battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge (use up) and charge the battery again. Recharge the battery pack after long storage. if the battery pack is fully charged but not 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. 20 Basic Camera Operation