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Installing the Battery
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To Install a Battery:
1. Slide the OPEN-BATT button to open
the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery sideways as shown
and snap into place.
3. Close the battery compartment.
To Remove a Battery:
1. Slide the OPEN-BATT button to open
the battery compartment.
2. Slide the battery towards the back of
the camcorder and lift out.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Battery Safety Precautions:
• Do not short the battery’s
terminals.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
or modify the battery. There
are no user-serviceable parts
inside.
• Do not throw the battery into
a fire or expose it to excessive
heat–over 149ºF (65ºC). This
could be hazardous.
• Use the battery only with
specified adapter/ chargers
and camcorders
.
ATTENTION:
THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED
CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. AT THE END OF ITS
USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT
MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE
MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL
SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR
RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.
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Battery Level Indicator
A battery level indicator appears in the
LCD window to show how much battery
power remains. When the battery is
empty, the indicator flashes and the
camcorder shuts off.
Tip: The battery level indicator has no meaning
when you power the camcorder with the
adapter/charger or optional car cord.
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