Sony CCD-TR400 - Manual (Page 37)

Notes on Oharging
A Brand-new Battery
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
cassette, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until
the battery indicator flashes rapidly.
• When you use the AC-SlO power adaptor, you can use the discharging function.
• Charging the usable battery causes a lowering of battery capacity. Battery capacity can be
recovered if you fully discharge and charge the battery 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 f
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, repeat installing §
and removing 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 a necklace 3
to touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover. S
• 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.
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