About The Battery - Panasonic SDR-H80 Operating Instructions Manual

When you are not going to use the unit for an
extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,
it is recommended that you place a desiccant
(silica gel) in with it.
When disposing of or giving away this unit,
note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file
management information and cannot be used
to completely erase the data in HDD of this
unit. The data can be recovered using
commercially available software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format the
HDD before disposing of or giving away this
unit. To physically format the HDD, connect the
unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT HDD]
# [YES] from the menu, and then press and
hold the delete button on the screen below for
about 3 seconds. When the HDD data deletion
screen appears, select [YES], and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
≥ Please look after the data in your HDD
carefully. Panasonic will not be held
responsible in the unlikely case that private
data is divulged.

About the battery

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity
and temperature and the effect increases the
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas,
the full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear for about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left inserted, a minute amount
of current continues to flow even if the unit's
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may
result in over discharge of the battery. This
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may result in you not being able to use the
battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended
humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals
may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times
the period you are planning to record.
≥ Cold weather, such as when skiing, can
shorten the recording period.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can
damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.