
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
Battery Warning
The battery warning will appear and flash
in the camcorder’s viewfinder when the
battery needs to be recharged.
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When this indicator appears, place the
POWER
switch in
OFF
to turn off the
camcorder before replacing the battery.
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After replacing the battery, place the
POWER
switch in
to place
the camcorder in record pause.
The battery warning will not be recorded
on the tape when it appears in the
viewfinder.
Battery Warning
in Viewfinder
Battery Care and Storage
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Recharging takes approximately 70
minutes depending on the battery’s
condition.
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Refreshing takes approximately 210
minutes depending on the battery’s
condition.
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After repeated charging and use,
operation time will gradually decrease.
When operation time becomes too short
to be useful, it is time to replace the
battery.
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If the battery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger before
unplugging it from the AC outlet.
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Let a hot battery cool down before
attaching it to the adapter/charger.
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The battery will also provide better
service if its power is completely.
drained before storing it for long
periods of time (30 days or more).
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The battery should be charged in the
temperature range of
to prevent damage.
. Do not. operate the battery at
temperatures below 32°F (OC) or above
104°F (40C). The battery may be
damaged if operated at temperatures
above 122°F (50C). Operation time
will decrease at extremely low
temperatures.
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Store the battery at normal room
temperature.
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