About the battery
Battery pack precautions
Warnings
Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery pack.
Handle the battery pack with care.
The battery pack may explode or present a fire or chemical burn hazard
if it is not handled carefully.
• Do not allow the battery pack to come into contact with fire or
subject it to extreme temperatures such as in direct sunlight, in a
vehicle exposed to the sun or near a heat source.
• Do not cause the battery pack to short-circuit.
• Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery pack.
• Prevent damage to the battery pack. Do not carry or store the battery
pack with metal items such as coins or keys. If damaged, discontinue
use.
• Do not throw or drop the battery pack or subject it to strong physical
shock.
• Do not put heavy objects on or apply pressure to the battery pack.
• Do not allow the battery pack to come into contact with liquids. If it
becomes wet, discontinue use until it is completely dry.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
• If the PSP
system will not be used for an extended period of time,
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remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry place out of the
reach of children.
• Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) strongly
recommends using, with your PSP
battery packs that are compatible with your model of the PSP
system, only genuine Sony
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system. Using other types of battery packs may cause a failure or an
accident such as fire or explosion. Because SCEA cannot assure the
safe use and operation of other types of battery packs, the use of any
such battery pack with any PSP
PSP
system. All genuine Sony battery packs bear these three
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legitimate "
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packaging. Battery packs that, at the time of original purchase, are
contained in packaging lacking any one of these three logos are not
genuine Sony battery packs.
Charging
You can charge the battery using the AC adaptor or a USB cable (sold
separately). For details about how to charge the battery, refer to the
supplied Quick Reference manual.
Estimating the battery charge time
Charging with the AC adaptor
Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
Charging using a USB cable
Approximately 5 hours
Figures shown are for when charging a battery with no charge remaining.
Notices
• Do not use the PSP
system with the AC adaptor when the battery pack is
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not inserted in the system. If the AC adaptor is disconnected suddenly, it
may result in damage to the system.
• Do not use or charge the PSP
system with the battery cover removed. If
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the battery is suddenly removed, the battery may be dropped and damaged,
which may cause a system malfunction.
system voids the warranty on the
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