Sony CCD-F33 - Manual (Page 46)

V-6
Using the Battery Pack
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery
Pack
Why the battery pack heats up
During charging or recording, the battery pack
heats up. This means that energy has been
generated and chemical change has occurred
inside the battery pack and this is not dangerous.
How to care for the battery pack
• Remove the battery pack from the recorder
after using it, and keep it in a cool place.
When the battery pack is in the recorder, a
small amount of current flows to the recorder
even if the POWER switch is turned off. It
causes overdischarging and shortens battery
life.
• The battery pack is always discharging even
when it is not in use after charging.
Thus, it is recommended that you charge the
battery before using.
Howto use the switch on the battery pack
This switch is provided so that you can remember
the charging condition. Set the switch to the “no
mark” position when charging is completed. Set
the switch to the “red mark" position when the
battery is used up.
How many times can the battery pack be
recharged
It can be fully charged and discharged about 500
times under normal temperatures.
If the 4X1 mark blinks rapidly just after turning on
the recorder with a fully charged battery pack, the
battery pack should be replaced with a new fully
charged one.
Temperatures during charging
Lower temperatures require a longer charging
time. Charging under temperatures ranging from
10®C to 30°C (5*F to 85®F) is recommended.
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