Sony DSC-P41 Operating Instructions - Page 11
Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only), Notes on alkaline batteries
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Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) Getting started Notes on alkaline batteries • The battery remaining indicator may not display the correct information and the power may shut off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. • Do not mix new and old batteries. • 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). • Alkaline batteries may have a shorter life compared to Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. • There is a big difference between available shooting time and available playback time. Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off if you change the position of the mode switch. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. It is recommend that you use Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (supplied with the DSCP43 only) or that you use the nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied with the STAMINA "Quick charge" kit (not supplied). 1 , Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries into the battery charger (supplied) with the correct polarity +/-. • You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the battery charger. • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). CHARGE lamp to a wall outlet (wall socket) 2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead). Charging starts, and the CHARGE lamp lights. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. For details on the battery charger, see page 114. To remove the batteries Press the - end of the battery down in order to raise the + end, then remove the battery. • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the battery charger. 11