Using a new quick charge system, InfoLITHIUM batteries can deliver one hour of continuous recording time from only a 15 minute charge! Also, with Sony’s InfoLITHIUM battery system an IC chip is incorporated in the battery. This IC chip communicates with the Handycam to provide the amount of time remaining on the battery. With the combined technologies of STAMINA and InfoLITHIUM technology, worrying about your battery life will be a thing of the past.