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Before u sing t hebattery pack, charge i t
sufficiently.
Abrand-new battery p ack isnot
charged.
Recharge the battery pack when it is
exhausted.
• If recording is completed before the _\-J
mark appears in the viewfinder, it is
recommended that you remove the tape,
set POWER to CAMERA, slide up
STANDBY, and leave the camcorder until
the __\-_ mark blinks rapidly.
• Repeated charging while some capacity
remains causes a lowering of battery
capacity. However, the original battery
capacity can be recovered if you fully
discharge and fully charge the battery
again.
Recharge the battery pack before using.
If the battery pack is charged fully but not
used for a long time (about 1 year), it
becomes discharged.
Charge it again but in this case the battery
life will be shorter than normal. After several
charging and discharging cycles, the battery
life will recover its original capacity.
If the terminals (metal parts on the back)
are not clean, the battel2_Lduration will be
shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when
the battery pack has not been used for a
long time, install and remove the battery
pack from time to time. This will improve the
contact condition. Also wipe the + and -
terminals with a soft cloth or paper.
Why the battery pack heats up
During charging or recording, the battery
pack heats up. This means energy has been
generated and a chemical change has
occurred inside the battery pack, but 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 will shorten 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
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 t_h e _\_ 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.
Temperature
during charging
Lower temperature require a longer charging
time. Charging under temperatures ranging
from 10°C to 30°C is recommended.
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