Charging the Battery using a USB PD Compatible Device

Prepare the following commercially available products that support USB PD (USB Power Delivery).

  • 27 W (min) USB Type-C cable (USB-C to USB-C)
  • External power supply with 27 W (min) output (9 V, 3 A)

For details about supported output of USB Type-C cables and external power supplies, visit the following website.

https://www.sony.net/di-power_reqmts/

  1. Turn the camera off.
  2. Connect a USB Type-C connector of the camera to the USB Type-C connector of the external power supply (USB PD compatible) using a commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB PD compatible).

    You can charge the battery using the USB Type-C connector of either USB PORT 1 or USB PORT 2. The charging time is the same regardless of which connector you use.

    Charging lamp of the camera (orange)

    Lit: Charging

    Off: Charging finished

    Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range

    • The charging lamp turns off when charging is completed.
    • If the charging lamp lights up and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.

Hint

  • While it is possible to charge the battery from a USB PD-compatible device with an output rating lower than 27 W, the charging time will be longer.
  • The battery can also be charged using devices that do not support USB PD. Use a commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C). To use an AC adaptor, use an AC adaptor with an output current rating of 1.5 A or higher.
    The charging time is longer than with USB PD compatible devices.
  • You can check the battery status on the [Battery] page of the [Info] category in the menu. Insert the battery pack to check in the camera.

Note

  • To use an AC adaptor, use a nearby power outlet. If a problem occurs during operation, immediately disconnect the plug from the power outlet. On models with a charging lamp, the power supply is not disconnected when the light turns off.
  • If you turn the unit on while it is charging, power will be supplied from the power outlet enabling use of the unit, but the battery will stop charging.
  • If the unit is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level will decrease. Do not leave it unattended for an extended period of time.
  • Do not start, restart, wake from sleep mode, or shut down your computer while the unit is connected via USB. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before performing these operations, disconnect the unit from the computer.
  • Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected via a hub.
  • The unit may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time.
  • Before charging, be sure to read “Notes on the Battery Pack and Charging the Battery.”
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