Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM2

Charging by connecting to a computer

The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable.

  1. Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer.

Note

  • Note the following points when charging via a computer:
    • If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time.
    • Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.
    • Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers.
    • Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub.
    • The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time.