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Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Why the battery pack heats up
During charging or recording, the battery pack
heats up. This means energy has been
generated and chemical change has occurred
inside the battery pack and this is not
dangerous.
How to care for the battery pack
« Remove the battery pack from the
camcorder after using it, and keep it in a
cool place. When the battery pack is
attached to the camcorder, a small amount
of current flows to the camcorder even if
the POWER switch is turned off. It causes
overdischarging and shortens battery life.
The battery pack is always discharging even
when it is not in use after charging. Thus it
is recommended you charge the battery
before using.
How to use the switch on the battery pack
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This switch is provided so that you can
remember the charging condition. Set the
switch to the "no mark" position when
charging is completed. Set the switch to the
"red mark" position when the battery is used
up.
How many times can the battery pack be
recharged
It can be fully charged and discharged about
500 times under normal temperatures. If the
<S)_ mark blinks rapidly just after turning on
the camcorder with a fully charged battery
pack, the battery pack should be replaced with
a new fully charged one.
Temperatures during charging
Lower temperatures require a longer charging
time. Charging under temperatures ranging
from 10° C to 30° C (50°F to 86°F) is
recommended.
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