Panasonic VDR-M50GC, Instruction Manual

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Battery Remaining Level Indicator
When the battery is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Note
:
The remaining level indicator “
w
” may be displayed for an extended period, and “
x
” or “
y
” may be displayed for
a shorter period.
Efficient Use of Battery
Charge battery immediately before using DVD
Video Camera:
The battery will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD Video Camera. If the
battery is left attached to DVD Video Camera, it will
consume a slight amount of power.
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the
battery shortly before using the DVD Video
Camera, usually on the day before you plan to use
it.
However, since the battery used for this DVD Video
Camera is free from the memory effect, you do not
need to completely discharge the battery before
charging it.
When not using the DVD Video Camera for an
extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery
once a year, attach it to DVD Video Camera and use
it up; then remove the battery and store it in a cool
place again.
Store in cool, dark place:
When you are not using the DVD Video Camera,
remove the battery and store it in a cool, dark place.
If you store it in a place where the temperature is
high, the battery life will be shortened. Be especially
sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a
closed vehicle) over 60°C: Neglecting this could
damage the battery.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambient environment and how often the DVD Video
Camera is used. If the usable time of DVD Video
Camera with a fully charged battery is noticeably
short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new
one.
Power save and discharge of battery:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD Video
Camera off in status other than recording, since
even during recording pause battery power is
consumed at the same level as during recording.
If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording
pause status continues for approximately
5 minutes, the DVD Video Camera will
automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD
Video Camera Off Automatically (Power Save)” on
page 87.
Fully charged Nearly empty
White portion shows remaining level
(Blinks)
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