Sony DSCP51 Operating Instructions - Page 15

Charging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth. • At the time of purchase, or when the NickelMetal Hydride batteries haven't been used for a long time, they may not fully charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. • Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are not being used they loose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them. • If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be triggered sooner than expected. Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - the situation in which a battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge. • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode and leave it that way until the batteries are used up (page 67). Precautions to be observed when charging the batteries • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or one-time lithium batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries. • Be sure to charge both Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries at the same time. • When the batteries are charged, use them only in an environment where the temperature range is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks, explosions, excessive heat, fire, or electric shock. • Do not charge fully charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries again. Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks, explosions, excessive heat, fire, or electric shock. • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride battery NH-AA-DI × 2 (supplied) Charging time Approx. 13 hours This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied BC-CS1 charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is complete in approximately 13 hours. The charge lamp may remain lit longer than 13 hours, but this is not a malfunction. • If you use the ACC-CSNQ STAMINA "Super Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster. 15 Getting started