Sony Dcr-hc3e Camcorder Battery Usage Tips
A new dcr-hc3e battery comes in a discharged condition and must be charged before use. Upon initial use the digital sony dcr-hc3e battery may require three to four charge/discharge cycles before achieving maximum capacity.
When charging the camcorder battery for the first time the device may indicate that charging is complete after just 10 or 15 minutes. This is a normal phenomenon with rechargeable batteries. Remove the digital camcorder battery from the device, reinsert it and repeat the charging procedure.
It is important to condition (fully discharge and then fully charge) the camcorder battery every two to three weeks.
If the sony dcr-hc3e camcorder battery will not be in use for a month or longer, it is recommended that dcr-hc3e battery be removed from the device and stored in a cool, dry, clean place.
New camcorder battery dcr-hc3e battery pack needs to be fully charged and discharged (cycled) a few times before it can condition to full capacity. Rechargeable batteries undergo self-discharging when left unused. Always store a digital camcorder in a fully charged staged for storage.
Don't short circuit terminal or store your digital camcorder with metal parts. Don't connect and disconnect the camcorder within a short interval to prevent irregular charging of the rechargeable dcr-hc3e battery.
It's okay to use different brands of digital camera batteries in the same device. Remember, you can mix brands but not types.
Camera Batteries self-discharge quicker when it's hot. They're fine at room temperature, but once it's over 90o or so, they'll start losing their charge faster. So don't leave digital camcorder in a hot car.
Don't overheat. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. This will overheat them and could cause a fire. Keep sony dcr-hc3e camcorder batteries out of hot places, like your car. Your car can be an oven, and baking your digital camcorder batteries shortens their life.
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