Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201E Operating Instructions Manual page 134

Maintenance information and precautions
AC adaptor
•Unplug the unit from the wall socket when
you are not using it for a long time. To
disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the mains lead itself.
•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord
or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
•Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place
a heavy object on it. This will damage the
cord and may cause fire or electric shock.
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the connecting
section. If this happens, a short may occur
and the unit may be damaged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and
video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is
not a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– extremely hot or cold.
– dusty or dirty.
– very humid.
– vibrating.
Rechargeable battery pack
•Use only the specified charger or video
equipment with the charging function.
•To prevent an accident from a short circuit,
do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble or modify the battery
pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video
equipment securely.
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Charging the built-in
rechargeable battery in your
camcorder
A built-in rechargeable battery is installed in
your camcorder to retain the date and time,
etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER
button. The built-in rechargeable battery is
always charged as long as you are using your
camcorder. The battery, however, will become
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 camcorder operation. To retain the date,
time, and other information, charge the battery
if it is discharged.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
•Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the AC adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER button turned off for more than
24 hours.
•Or, install a fully charged battery pack in
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER button turned off for more
than 24 hours.