About The Battery; About The Ac Adaptor - Panasonic HDC-SD100 Operating Instructions Manual

When you are not going to use the unit for an
extended time
p When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,
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 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.
p If the battery is left attached, a minute amount
p The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
p The battery should be stored in a cool place
p Extremely high temperatures or low
p If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-
p To store the battery for a long period of time,
p Dust and other matter attached to the battery
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
p Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
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it is recommended that you place a desiccant
(silica gel) in with it.

About the battery

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
may result in you not being able to use the
battery even after it is charged.
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended
humidity: 40% to 60%)
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals
may rust and cause malfunctions.
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
terminals should be removed.
the period you are planning to record for. Cold
places such as a ski resort can shorten the
period which you can record for.
p Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
p 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.

About the AC adaptor

p If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, charging may take time
or the battery may not be charged.
p If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure
that the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust
on the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the
temperature of the battery may be extremely
high or extremely low or something may be
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact
your dealer.
p If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.
p When using the AC adaptor, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
p After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
p Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
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