Sony DSC-F1 - Manual (Page 49)

If the battery is new or has not been
used for a long time, it may not be
charged completely until you charge
and discharge it several time.
Battery care
Keep the battery in a cool place.
Remove the battery from the camera if
you do not use the camera for a long
time, and keep it in a cool place.
On the terminals
Always keep the terminals clean.
If any solid objects or liquid fall onto
the terminals, remove or wipe it
a)mpleldv with a cotton swab, etc.
Then repeatedly install and remove the
battenr a few times. This improves the
contact condition.
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When to ciispose of the battery
pack?
'i ou can discharge and charge the
battery about 300 times repeatedly at
normal temperatures. If the battery life
is reduced by about half, replace if
with a new batter)’ pack.
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