Effective Use Of The Battery Pack; About The Remaining Battery Charge; How To Store The Battery Pack - Sony HDR-AS50 Manual

The CHG (Charge) lamp may blink during charging in the following situation:
Battery pack is not attached correctly.
Battery pack is damaged.
When the battery pack temperature is high or low.
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Effective use of the battery pack

Battery pack performance decreases in low temperature surroundings (less than 10°C (50°F)). So
in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. We recommend the following to
ensure longer battery pack use: Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up,
and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting.
The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the playback, fast-forward, and fast-rewind
frequently.
Turn off the camera every time you do not operate the camera. Battery pack is wearing out when
the shooting is in standby.
We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two times or three times the expected
shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots.
You may not be able to turn on the camera or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if
the terminal section of the battery pack is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust with a soft cloth lightly
to clean the battery pack.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
Even the power is turned off, battery will be consumed. Remove the battery before storing.
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About the remaining battery charge

If the battery pack runs out so fast although the remaining charge indicator is high, fully charge the
battery pack again. Remaining charge indicator will be displayed correctly. Note that it may not be
displayed correctly in the following situations:
Using the camera for a long time in high temperature
Leaving the camera with fully charged battery pack
Using a heavily used battery pack
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How to store the battery pack

To maintain the battery pack's function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on
the camera at least once a year while storing. Remove the battery pack from the camera and store
it in a cool, dry place.
To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away
from metal materials when carrying or storing.