Sony DSC-T3/T33 User Manual

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On “InfoLITHIUM” 
battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” 
battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a 
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions 
for communicating information related to 
operating conditions between your camera 
and the AC Adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack 
calculates the power consumption 
according to the operating conditions of 
your camera, and displays the remaining 
battery time in minutes.
Charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack 
in an ambient temperature of between 
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not 
be able to efficiently charge the battery 
pack outside of this temperature range.
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. 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 your camera immediately before you 
start shooting.
•  Frequently operating the zoom or flash 
wears out the battery charge faster.
•  We recommend having spare battery 
packs handy for two or three times the 
expected shooting time, and making trial 
shots before taking the actual shots.
•  Do not expose the battery pack to water. 
The battery pack is not water-resistant.
•  Do not leave the camera in a hot location 
such as inside a hot car or exposed to 
direct sunlight.
Remaining battery time 
indicator
The power may go off although the battery 
remaining indicator shows there is enough 
power to operate. Use the battery pack up 
and charge the battery pack fully again so 
that the indication on the battery remaining 
indicator is correct. Note, however, that 
the correct battery indication sometimes 
will not be restored if the camera is used in 
high temperatures for a long time or left in 
a fully charged state, or the battery pack is 
frequently used. 
How to store the battery pack
•  Even if the battery pack will not be used 
for a long time, fully charge it and use 
it up once per year. Remove the battery 
pack from your camera, then store it in 
a dry, cool place. This is to maintain the 
battery pack’s functions.
•  To use the battery pack up on your 
camera, leave the POWER button to on 
in slide show playback mode (page 71) 
until the power goes off.
•  Always carry and store the battery pack 
in the battery case to prevent the battery 
terminals from becoming dirty or short 
circuited.