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About the battery
Battery Properties
A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. The low ambient temperature (below 10Cº) may
shorten its life-span and affect its function properly. In this case, put the battery into the pocket to make it warm
then install it in the camcorder.
Make sure to store the battery separately after use.
- A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the
camcorder power is off.
- If the battery is installed and left in the camcorder for a long time, the battery is discharged. The battery can not
be used even if charged.
- Keep the battery out of reach of children.
- If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and use it up on your camcorder once per 6
months to maintain proper function.
Prepare the extra battery when using the camcorder outdoors.
- The cold temperature may shorten the recordable time.
- Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling.
Check whether the battery terminal is damaged when the battery is fallen down.
- If the battery with the damaged terminal is installed in the camcorder, the camcorder may be damaged.
Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the AC power adaptor after use.
- Store the battery in a stable, cool and dry place.
(Recommended temperature : 15Cº~ 25Cº, Recommended humidity: 40%~ 60%)
- Too high or low temperature shortens the battery lifetime.
- The battery terminals can be rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty place.
Do not throw the battery into fire.
- Heating or burning the battery may cause a risk of explosion.
Throw away the dead battery into a recycling bin.
The battery lifetime is limited.
- The battery reaches the end of its lifetime if operation time is shortened after fully charged. Replace with new one.
- The battery lifetime may depend on the storing, operation and use conditions.
We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet
when you set function settings, play back, or edit images, or use it indoors. Make the same connections as
you do when charging the battery.
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getting started
Using an AC power source
Be sure to use the specified AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC power
adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire.
The AC power adaptor can be used around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some
foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor.
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Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the AC power adaptor. Unless, the
storage media or data may be damaged.
Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptor
from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
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