About The Battery; Notes On Handling The Battery - JVC GC-S5 Instructions Manual

About the Battery

Note the points listed below when you use the rechargeable battery. Take
particular care to read the Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery
correctly.

Notes on Handling the Battery

The GC-S5 camera uses a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Note the points below
when using the rechargeable battery.
When shipped, the BN-V101 is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before
using it.
Battery Features
The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a battery that has
been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.
In cold locations, the number of frames that can be shot decreases. Take along a
spare fully charged battery.
Charging the Battery
The battery can be charged using the AA-V101 AC Power Adapter supplied with
the GC-S5.
A fullly exhausted battery takes approximately 5 hours to charge.
This rechargeable battery does not need to be fully discharged or run flat before
being charged.
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being
used. This is perfectly normal.
The battery can be charged at temperatures between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and
+104°F), but should be charged between +10°C and +30°C (+32°F and +86°F) to
obtain maximum battery performance.
Do not recharge a fully charged battery.
Battery Life
At normal temperatures, this battery can be used at least 300 times. If the time for
which the battery provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery
has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.
Handling the Battery
To avoid injury or damage, observe the following:
Do not allow the metal portions of the battery to touch other metal objects.
Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it into a fire.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery.
To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its life, observe the following:
Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts.
Do not immerse the battery in water.
To ensure that you obtain optimum battery performance, observe the following:
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Storing the battery for long periods in a hot
location can shorten the battery life.
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