Sony DSC-H7 User Manual

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.

• 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.

• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use 

the flash or zoom frequently.

• 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 battery pack in extremely hot 

places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long 

time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once 
a year on your camera before storing the battery 
pack in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging 
and using up once a year to maintain the battery 
pack’s function.

• To use the battery pack up, leave your camera in 

slide show (page 62) playback mode until the 
power goes off.

• To prevent staining the terminal, short-

circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied  battery 
case when carrying and storing.

• 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.