Sony CCD-TRV70 Primary User Manual - Page 44

Tips for Using the Battery Pack 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 or on the LCD screen, you should remove the tape, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the battery indicator flashes rapidly. • Charging the usable battery 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 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. 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 clean 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 necklace to touch the battery terminals. When carrying the battery pack, attach the terminal cover. [c] • 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. [C] 44