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Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and recording times
Battery pack
BP-915
Time needed for
2 hrs. 10 min.
full recharge
Maximum
Using the viewfinder:
65 min.
recording time
Using the LCD screen:
60 min.
• These times vary — the safest policy is always to have two or three times as many battery packs as you
think you will need.
• You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots, instead of leaving it in
record pause mode.
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100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
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CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK
The indicator in the display shows you
approximately how much charge the battery pack
has left:
Notes:
• “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears in
the display for 4 seconds when the power is
completely exhausted. The empty battery mark
then appears and starts to flash. The power
indicator light also flashes.
• The indicator is not constant — different levels
will be shown when you subject the battery pack
and camcorder to different conditions.
How much power is left?
When to recharge
Remaining time indicator
You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery
pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However, as the battery pack will naturally discharge
itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before.
• Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use the battery pack between
32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C).
• If the battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual, it has reached the end of its
life and must be replaced.
• See p. 13 for times for other battery packs.
Tells you how many minutes of power remain in the battery pack.
Only appears when you attach the BP-930R battery pack directly to
the camera. (It doesn’t appear if you use the CH-910 Dual Battery
Charger/Holder.)
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