Sony Handgcam CCD-FX425 Operation Manual page 7

1 Align the flat side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder.
2 Make sure that the arrow on the battery pack is close to the top of the camcorder.
3 Push down and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Notes
• Make sure the battery is securely installed so that it does not fall off. If the battery is not
installed properly, the camcorder will not record accurately.
• You can use the AC power adaptor as a power source when recording indoors.
Removing the battery pack
Slide the BATT switch in the direction of the arrow, and at the same time, slide out the
battery pack to the left.
BATT
Battery life and remaining capacity
A fully charged battery pack lasts for:
Type of ba_erypack
Batterylife
NP-55
(supplied)
60
NP-77H/ NP-77 NP-66H NP-55H
NP-77HD
150 120 110 75
(approx. minutes, continuous recording when used indoors
To check the remaining battery capacity, set the POWER switch to CAMERA, set the
STANDBY switch up and press TAPE/BATT CHECK.
TAPE/BATT CHECK
The decreasing black bar indicates decreasing
battery power. After the black bar disappears the
,r_\_J indicator will appear and blink and a red
lamp will also blink in the viewfinder. When they
blink rapidly, replace the battery pack.
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Battery life
indicator
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Notes • The battery life indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of
the NP-77HD battery pack.
• Charge the battery pack when the black bar of the battery life indicator decreases quickly.
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