Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000E Operating Manual page 115

The rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 3 months if you do
not use your camcorder at all without the
AC adaptor connected or the battery pack
attached. However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
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Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor or the
Handycam Station, and leave it with the
POWER switch set to (CHG) OFF for more
than 24 hours.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the
battery case.
 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
 Insert the battery case back into the
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
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