Sony CCD-F33 - Manual (Page 45)

Using the Battery Pack
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Notes on Charging
Before using the battery pack, charge it
sufficiently. A brand new battery pack is not
charged.
Recharge the battery pack only when it is
exhausted.
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• If recording is completed before the Oa mark
appears in the viewfinder, it is recommended
that you remove the tape, set the POWER
switch to CAMERA, slide up the STANDBY
switch, and leave the recorder until the CQ
mark blinks rapidly.
• Repeated charging while some capacity
remains causes a lowering of battery capacity.
However, the original battery capacity can be
recovered if you fully charge and discharge the
battery again.
Recharge the battery pack before using.
If the battery pack is charged fully but not used
for a long time (about 1 year), it is 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.
Keep the Terminals Clean
if the terminais (metai parts on the back) are
not ciean, 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,
install and remove the battery pack from time to
time. This will improve the contact condition. Also,
wipe the and - terminals with a soft cloth or
paper.
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