Charging The Battery Pack - JVC Everio GZ-HM550BEK Detailed User Manual

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the re-
maining battery power is low.
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.
1
Attach the battery pack.
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Align the top of the battery with this unit, and slide in until the battery
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clicks into place.
2
Connect the AC adapter to the DC terminal.
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3
Plug in the power.
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The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
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It goes out when charging is finished.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety
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and performance can not be guaranteed.
Charging time: approx. 2 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack)
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The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C . If the battery pack
is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C ,
charging may take a longer time or it may not start.
The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some
usage conditions such as at low temperature.
Rechargeable Batteries：
When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or be-
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low), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function prop-
erly. When using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the bat-
tery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.
(Keep away from direct contact with a warm pack.)
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or
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fire.
After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to
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25°C .
If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, use up the charge
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completely and detach it from this unit to prevent deterioration.
Memo:
You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours in-
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doors.
(Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)
Detaching the Battery Pack
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Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.
Approximate Battery Charging Time
Battery Pack
BN-VG114E 2 h 30 m
(Supplied)
BN-VG121E 3 h 30 m
When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter
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even if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C . If the battery pack
is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C , charg-
ing may take a longer time or it may not start.The recordable and playa-
ble time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at
low temperature.
"Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)" （A P.49）
Getting Started
Charging Time
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