• 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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Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and recording times
↓
↓
↓
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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.
When to recharge
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.
Battery pack
BP-915
Time needed for full recharge
2 hr. 40 mins
Maximum recording time
Using the viewfinder:
1 hr. 35 mins
Using the LCD screen:
1 hr. 20 mins
• 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.
How much power is left?
