Sony HDR-AS100V User Manual

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• Charge the battery pack before using the camera for the first time.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 

86°F) until the REC/access/CHG (Charge) lamp turns off. The battery pack may not be effectively 
charged in temperatures outside this range.

• The REC/access/CHG (Charge) lamp may blink in the following situation:

– Battery pack is not attached correctly.
– Battery pack is damaged.

• When the battery pack temperature is low, detach the battery pack and place it in warm surroundings.
• When the battery pack temperature is high, detach the battery pack and place it in cool surroundings.

• Battery pack performance decreases in low temperature surroundings (less than 10°C (50°F)). So in cold 

places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. 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 the 
camera immediately before you start shooting.

• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the playback, fast-forward, and fast-rewind frequently.
• Turn off the camera every time you do not shoot or playback on the camera. Battery pack is wearing out 

when the shooting is in standby.

• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two times or three times the expected shooting 

time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots.

• You may not be able to turn on the camera or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if the 

terminal section of the battery pack is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust with a soft cloth lightly to clean 
the battery pack.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

• If the battery pack runs out so fast although the remaining charge indicator is high, fully charge the 

battery pack again. Remaining charge indicator will be displayed correctly. Note that it may not be 
displayed correctly in the following situations:
– Using the camera for a long time in high temperature
– Leaving the camera with fully charged battery pack
– Using a heavily used battery pack

• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery 

pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a 
year while storing.

• To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from 

metal materials when carrying or storing.

• The battery pack life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If 

decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new 
one.

• The battery pack life varies according to how a battery pack is used.