Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery
Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections
The camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The camcorder will not operate correctly without this lithium battery.
Inserting or replacing the lithium battery
Notes
� Carefully read the instructions for inserting and replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries may explode if misused. � Use only CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Other types of lithium batteries may come loose when the camcorder is moved. If you have difficulty finding CR2032 Lithium Batteries, contact your Sony dealer.
Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections
Lifetime of the lithium battery
When the lithium battery�s voltage falls, the lithium backup battery warning Li appears in the display window. If this warning appears, replace the lithium battery (CR2032) within three or four days. The lithium battery has an average service life of about two years, however operation with the optional DSBK301A in ClipLink mode will shorten the lifetime until about one year.
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Turn the POWER switch on. Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and open the cover.
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Catch Press and pull forward.
LI LITHIUM BATT
Battery cover
1 POWER switch 3 Take out the lithium battery.
Press down and pull out toward you.
Lithium battery
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Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium battery. Make sure that the + symbol on the battery is facing you. Close the battery cover.
