Sony MZ-DH10P Operating Instructions - Page 15

Getting Started When the battery is completely charged, the CHG lamp goes off. If the battery is completely drained at the start of charging, it will take about one hour for the CHG lamp to go off and the battery to become sufficiently charged to allow use of the player. When the CHG lamp goes off, the battery is charged up to 80%. After 2 more hours of charging, the battery will be fully charged. If the CHG lamp turns off after a short time, the rechargeable battery is sufficiently charged. When using the player powered by the AC power source You can use the player without draining the rechargeable battery. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the USB cradle and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. 2 Place the player on the USB cradle and push it in firmly. To remove the player from the USB cradle Press RELEASE. • Stop the player before replacing the rechargeable battery. • You cannot charge the rechargeable battery in the shooting mode. To check the remaining power of the battery The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown below. As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further.      "LOW BATTERY" When the battery is depleted, charge the rechargeable battery. Notes • The display shows the approximate battery power remaining. For example, one section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. • Depending on the operating conditions, the display may increase or decrease relative to the actual power remaining. Continued  RELEASE Notes • Because of the battery's characteristics, the capacity of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. In this case, charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal battery life will be restored. • Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F). The charging time may vary according to the surrounding temperature. 15