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Important Information to Customers using Sony Camcorders and
Sony Digital Still Picture Cameras

Use of rechargeable battery packs

Dec 10, 2003

Sony has become aware that there are certain battery packs available in the European market, which look almost identical to a Sony genuine battery pack but which are not actually Sony genuine battery packs.

The above-mentioned battery packs may not comply with the Sony quality standards, specifications and requirements for long-time, high-power voltage usages of rechargeable batteries.

Such battery packs may not provide the same level of performance and functionality as a Sony genuine battery pack. As a result Sony Camcorders and Digital Still Picture Cameras may not function properly or the use in such products may cause safety dangers.

In some cases Sony Camcorders attached with this type of battery pack may show the following message on its LCD display: “FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY” or “Use the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack”. o In some cases Sony Digital Still Picture Cameras attached with this type of battery pack may
show the following message on its LCD display: “For “InfoLITHIUM” battery only”.

When the above message is displayed on your Sony Camcorder or Digital Still Picture Camera, or if you would like to verify that your battery pack is a genuine Sony battery pack or not, it is recommended that you contact your nearest Sony Service Station for verification.

Sony will not accept responsibility for any damages or failures caused by such type of battery packs.

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I am not sure where this came from but I have noticed some people complaining about Geniune Sony batteries they have botten from Hong Kong off ebay.

I apoligize to anyone who may have bought one of these batteries based on my recommendations. I have not really had any problems with mine other then they don't seem to last as long as they should.

Anyways, I thought I would post this to apoligize and warn any other people looking at buying one of these batteries.

Thanks

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