Sony SLT-A99V α Handbook - Page 53

Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp (page 18) is not lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once. To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. You can use 2 battery packs installed in the Vertical Grip (sold separately) by attaching it to the camera. Including the battery pack installed in the camera, this provides a total of 3 battery packs that are switched automatically. You can check the status of these battery packs on the screen. The remaining battery level of the battery pack inserted in the camera The remaining battery level of the battery packs inserted in the Vertical Grip For details on the Vertical Grip, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Vertical Grip. To remove the battery pack from the camera Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow after confirming that the vibration of the camera has stopped and both the LCD screen and access lamp are turned off, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 53