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When the AC adaptor is in use, it may
generate whirring sounds. This is normal.
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After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the AC Main socket. (If it is
left connected, about 0.3 W of current is
consumed at most.)
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Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor
clean at all times.
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About the Battery
Battery characteristics
A lithium ion battery is a small-sized battery
with large capacity. However, when it is
cooled down due to the low temperature
(50
o
F (10
o
C) or less), the operating time
becomes short by its characteristics and it
may not operate properly. In this case,
warm the battery moderately (e.g. in a
pocket) and then insert it just before you
use the Camera. (When using a body
warmer, be careful not to let the battery
directly touch the warmer.).
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
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If it is left attached to this unit, a minute
amount of current is consumed even when
this unit power is off. If it is left for a long
time, over discharge takes place. The
battery may become unusable even after
it is charged.
Have spare batteries on hand when you
use this unit outdoors.
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In a cold place, the recordable time will be
shorter.
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When you travel, be sure to bring the
supplied AC adaptor for charging in the
place you are visiting.
If the battery is dropped, check that the
terminal is not deformed.
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If the battery attached to this unit with the
terminal is deformed, it may damage the
body of SD Video Camera.
Be sure to pull out the battery and the
card, disconnect the plug after use.
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Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
(recommended temperature: 59 to 77°F
(15
to 25
o
C), recommended humidity:
40 to 60%)
≥
Extremely high or low temperatures will
shorten the life of the battery.
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If the battery is kept in hot, humid, smoky
or dusty places, the terminals may rust
and cause malfunctions.
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Store the battery in a completely
discharged state. To store the battery for a
long period of time, we recommend
charging it once every year and storing it
again after you completely use up the
charged capacity.
Do not throw the battery into a fire.
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If you heat or burn the battery, it may
cause an explosion.
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The battery has a limited life.
If the operating time is drastically
shortened even after charging, the life has
expired. Replace it with a new battery.
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Condensation
When using the camera outdoors during
very cold weather, dews can be formed on
the camera and the lens when you return to
a warm place.
If condensation takes place, the lens may
be fogged or the camera may not properly
operated. Take care not to cause
condensation and take the appropriate
countermeasures.
Causes of condensation
Differences in temperature and humidity as
shown below cause condensation.
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When this unit is brought into a warm
room from outdoors in the cold.
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When this unit is brought inside a car from
outside.
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When warming a cold room suddenly.
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When cool air from an air conditioner is
directly blowing on the unit.
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When the place is humid.
When condensation has taken place:
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Turn the power off and leave this unit in
this condition for about 1 hour. When the
camera become close to the ambient
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
≥
When you move this unit from a cold place
to a warm place, enclose the camera in a
plastic bag, wait until the camera is
warmed, and then take it out of the bag.
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