Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7S

Battery pack and battery charger

The charging time differs depending on the remaining battery charge and the charging conditions.
We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not charge efficiently outside this temperature range.
Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
Do not recharge a battery pack that has just been charged or is nearly fully-charged before using it. Doing so affects the battery performance.
If the CHARGE lamp flashes, the battery may be malfunctioning, or a battery pack of another type than the specified one may have been inserted. Make sure the battery pack is correct. If the battery pack is of the specified type, remove the battery pack and insert a different battery pack, and check whether the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, the first battery pack may be malfunctioning.
If the battery pack is dirty, the battery pack may not charge correctly. Wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.

The remaining battery indicator may not provide an accurate reading depending on the battery usage or environment.
The battery pack is not waterproof. Be careful not to get the battery pack wet.
Do not leave the battery pack in locations with high temperatures, such as in a car or under a blazing sun.

When the ambient temperature is low, the battery performance is degraded and the operating length of the battery decreases. In addition, the speed of continuous shooting decreases. We recommend that you warm the battery pack, for example in your pocket, and insert it into the camera right before you start shooting.
If you use the flash often, shoot images continuously, turn the camera on and off frequently, or use a brighter setting for the screen, the battery life will decrease.

The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery pack repeatedly, or use the same battery pack for a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available time of the battery pack shortens significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one.
The battery life varies between different battery packs, and according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which it is used.

To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it. Then remove the battery pack and store in a cool, dry place.