Sony A847 User Manual

ModelName: Falcon_E

PartNumber: 4-164-613-11

The player’s battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running 

computer.

When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable.

When the remaining battery indication in the upper right corner of the display 

shows: 

, charging is completed (charging time is approx. 3 hours).

When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player 

for a long time, recharge it fully (to 

 in the remaining battery indication of 

the display).

In the [Battery Care] mode, the player stops recharging a short time before the 

battery is fully charged. When you do not need the extended use over many 

hours, you can set [Battery Care] to [On] to increase the available number of 

cycles of charge and discharge which affects the battery lifespan, i.e., extend the 

battery lifespan.

For how to set the [Battery Care] mode, see “Limiting the charge amount 

[Battery Care]” ( p. 108).

The battery indicator in the information area shows remaining battery charge.

As the battery power gets lower, the bars of the icon disappear. If [LOW 

BATTERY. Please Charge.] appears, you cannot use the player. In this case, 

charge the battery by connecting to your computer. See  p. 164 on battery 

duration.

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 While charging, after a lapse of time of the [Screen Off Timer] setting ( p. 103), the 

screen turns off. To see the charging status or other indications, press any button to turn 

on the screen.

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