Using The Battery - GE CG400 User Manual

Using the Battery

The supplied battery pack is not charged and must be charged as described below
before it can be used the first time.
Tips: Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during short recording breaks.
Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has
no other function.
To AC Wall Outlet
100-240 Volts,
50/60 Hz.
POWER Indicator
Charging and Refreshing the
Battery
The nickel cadmium battery provides
longer operation time if it is refreshed
(completely discharged) before every
charging. Refreshing a battery takes
approximately 3-1/2 hours.
To Charge a Battery:
1. Plug adapter/charger into an AC outlet
(100-240V, 50/60Hz).
The POWER indicator lights.
2. Align the reference marks on the
battery with marks on the adapter/
charger and slide the battery in the
direction of the arrow until it locks.
The CHARGE indicator lights while
battery is charging.
3. Remove the battery when the
CHARGE indicator turns off.
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Marker
Switch
CHARGE Indicator
Tips: Make sure AC power cord is removed from
the outlet when finished.
If the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly, this may
indicate the battery is improperly installed.
Remove it and try again. If the CHARGE indicator
still flashes rapidly, it may indicate the battery pack
cannot be used. Please consult your dealer for
assistance.
To Refresh a Battery:
1. Plug in the adapter/charger and attach
the battery.
2. Press REFRESH.
The CHARGE indicator flashes slowly
and any remaining charge in the
battery is discharged. The CHARGE
indicator then stops flashing and the
battery pack is recharged.
3. Remove the battery when the
CHARGE indicator turns off.
Caution: When a battery
is attached to the adapter/
charger, do not turn them
upside down. The battery
may fall off and be
damaged or cause injury.
REFRESH