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Please note the Battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC (3053568) is
designed for use with Battery grip rechargeable 7.2V units only.
Charging the battery
With the battery grip removed from the camera, insert the jack
plug from the battery charger into the socket (fig. 6) on the bat-
tery grip. Insert the battery charger into a standard (100–240V~
/50–60 Hz) domestic socket.
Remember that it will take around 12 hours to load the battery
properly the first time.
The red LED indicator on the battery charger signifies the fol-
lowing:
On (not flashing)
Slow flashing (0.8 Hz)
Or occasionally
Rapid flashing (3 Hz)
Please note that rapid flashing of the LED indicator is not to be
expected. The battery will not normally be so deeply discharged
because the camera will shut down automatically before complete
battery discharge takes place. The indicator might also flash rapidly
for a few moments in some instances when the charger is connected
to the electrical supply. The normal indication is therefore either
'not flashing' or 'slow flashing'.
Attaching the battery to the camera
Holding the battery holder flat against the grip and aligning the
two upper lugs with the slot in the grip, slide it back into position
as far as it will go. Swing back the battery holder retaining lever
until it clicks back into place.
Please note if you want to use the rechargeable battery with
an H1/H1D model, the firmware in the camera must be version
8.2.2 or later for the battery grip to function properly.
Rechargeable battery grip – general
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The battery should be charged for approximately 12 hours before first time use.
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Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the battery has been charged
and discharged several times.
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The battery is an environmentally approved Li-ion type and has no 'memory effect'
of practical importance. This means the battery can be charged before it is fully
discharged without loss of capacity or performance.
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The battery should be charged at an ambient temperature of 10 −30° C.
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When removing a battery from the charger and immediately replacing it with
another, allow a few seconds to elapse so that the charger can automatically reset
for the next charging procedure.
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It is perfectly normal for the battery to become warm when being charged.
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A slight temporary loss of battery performance might be noticed at very high or
low temperatures. Take the approriate measures if this is the case.
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Long-term storage of batteries with very low charge is not recommended.
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The battery has a limited life and its performance is gradually reduced over
time.
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It is advisable to follow the recommendations and precautions in this manual for
product performance and safety reasons.
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= battery is charging
= charging is complete and condition is being
maintained.
= deeply discharged battery is charging
(with reduced current)
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