Sony DSLR-A230 Instruction Manual page 16

To check the remaining battery level
Set the power switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor.
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any more pictures.
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battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has
functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with
your camera.
Notes
• The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct
sunlight.
Available battery packs
Only an NP-FH50 battery pack can be used with the camera. Note that the
NP-FH30 and NP-FH40 cannot be used.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings.
So~
the
time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the
speed of continuous shooting slows down. We recommend that you put
the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it
in your camera immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash
frequently~
use
continuous shooting
often~
or turn the camera on and off frequently.
Battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you
use it more and
more~
and as time passes. If the battery operating time
seems shortened
considerably~
a probable cause is that the battery pack
has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating
conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
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