Rechargeable Battery - RCA CC6262 User Manual

Power Your Camcorder

Rechargeable Battery

The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260. When
fully charged, the FB1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minutes of operating time –
depending on how much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning
the camcorder off during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.
BATTERY
RELEASE Lever
Attach the Charged Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the
camcorder, remove it before attaching
the battery. Also, install the lithium
clock cell before attaching the battery.
Details are on page 17.
1. Hook the battery to the side of the
camcorder as shown above.
2. Press the battery down until it locks
into place.
ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson
Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a
program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the
United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or
contact your local recycling center.
Battery Safety Precautions
Do not short the battery's
terminals.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with
specified adapter/chargers and
camcorders.
Throwing the battery into a fire
or exposing it to excessive heat –
over 149˚F (65˚C) could be
hazardous.
Marker
Switch
3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
The power indicator lights.
Remove the Battery
Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE
lever down while removing the battery.
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