Sony DSC-P20 Manual
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“Memory Stick”,
, “MagicGate
Memory Stick” and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
“MagicGate” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
About “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (not
supplied)
battery pack (not
supplied)
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not
supplied) is a lithium-ion battery pack that
has functions for communicating
information related to operating conditions
between your camera and the AC power
adaptor (not supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption according
to the operating conditions of your camera,
and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
supplied) is a lithium-ion battery pack that
has functions for communicating
information related to operating conditions
between your camera and the AC power
adaptor (not supplied).
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
•
Be sure to charge the battery pack before
you start using your camera.
you start using your camera.
•
We recommend charging the battery pack in
an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the
an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the
/CHG lamp
goes out, indicating that the battery pack is
fully charged. If you charge the battery
pack outside of this temperature range, you
may not be able to efficiently charge the
battery pack.
fully charged. If you charge the battery
pack outside of this temperature range, you
may not be able to efficiently charge the
battery pack.
•
After charging is completed, disconnect
the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack
on your camera or remove the battery
pack.
the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack
on your camera or remove the battery
pack.
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 use the battery pack longer:
— Put the battery pack in a pocket close to
temperature surroundings. So, the time that
the battery pack can be used is shorter in
cold places. We recommend the following
to use the battery pack longer:
— 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 taking shots.
your camera immediately before you
start taking shots.
•
Frequently using the LCD panel wears out
the battery pack faster.
the battery pack faster.
•
Be certain to turn the POWER to off when
not taking shots or playing back on your
camera.
not taking shots or playing back on your
camera.
•
We recommend having spare batteries
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and make trial shots before
taking the actual shots.
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and make trial shots before
taking the actual shots.
•
Do not expose the battery pack to water.
The battery pack is not water-resistant.
The battery pack is not water-resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
•
If the power goes off although the battery
remaining indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate,
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 it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a
fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining
battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.
remaining indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate,
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 it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a
fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining
battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.
How to store the battery pack
•
If the battery pack will not be used for a
long time, use up the battery pack after
fully charging it 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.
long time, use up the battery pack after
fully charging it 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 to on in slide show
playback mode until the power goes off.
leave the POWER to on in slide show
playback mode until the power goes off.
Battery life
•
The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
decreases little by little as you use it more
and more, and as time passes. When the
battery operating time is shortened
considerably, a probable cause is that the
battery pack has reached the end of its life.
Please buy a new battery pack.
decreases little by little as you use it more
and more, and as time passes. When the
battery operating time is shortened
considerably, a probable cause is that the
battery pack has reached the end of its life.
Please buy a new battery pack.
•
The battery life varies according to how it
is stored and operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
is stored and operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.