RCA CC439 User Manual page 15

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
Battery Care
• Your battery will provide better service
and longer performance if you charge it
before and after use, and store it at
normal room temperature.
• The battery should be charged at a
temperature of 32"F-95°F (0°C-35°C) to
prevent damage.
• Do not operate the battery at
temperatures below 14°F (- 10°C) or
above 95°F (35°C). The battery may be
damaged if operated at temperatures
above 122°F (50°C). Operation time
will decrease at extremely low
temperatures.
After repeated chargings and use, the
operation time will gradually decrease.
When operation time becomes too short
to be useful, it is time to replace the
battery.
Battery Storage
Store the battery at normal room
temperature.
Lead acid batteries discharge if not
used. Recharge the battery at least once
every six months or you may not be
able to recharge it.
• A battery stored for a long period may
not supply power for the specified time.
Additional rechargings may help
restore the battery's operation time.
Battery Safety Precautions ............
Batteries being recharged that have not
been used for an extended period may
continue to charge after the normal
time. Do not charge a battery for more
than 24 hours.
If both indicators on the adapter/
charger start flashing, remove the
battery, and reattach it. If after several
attempts - the indicators continue to
flash your battery cannot take a
charge and must be replaced.
Throwing the battery into a fire or
exposing the battery to excessive heat -
over 149 ° F (65 ° C) could be hazardous.
Do not short the battery's terminals.
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Allow battery to cool down before
attaching it to adapter/charger. The
CHARGE indicator will not light and
the battery will not charge if you attach
a hot battery.
Do not attempt to-disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with specified AC
adapter/chargers and camcorders.
If leakage from a damaged battery
contacts your skin or clothing, wash it
off immediately with running water.
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