Sony DCR-IP5E/IP7E Operating Instructions Manual page 240

Maintenance information and
precautions
Charging the built-in
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in
rechargeable battery installed so as to retain the
date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the
POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery
is always charged as long as you are using your
camcorder. The battery, however, will get
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. It will be completely discharged in
about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder
at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is
not charged, it will not affect the camcorder
operation. To retain the date and time, etc.,
charge the battery if the battery is discharged.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
•Connect your camcorder to the house current
using the AC adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the
POWER switch turned off for more than 24
hours.
•Install a fully charged battery pack in your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the
POWER switch turned off for more than 24
hours.
Precautions
Camcorder operation
•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack)
or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in this operating instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be
particularly careful of the lens.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
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