About The Battery - Panasonic HDC-SD20 Operating Instructions Manual

When you are not going to use the unit for an
extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,
it is recommended that you place a desiccant
(silica gel) in with it.
/
When disposing of or giving away this unit,
note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file
management information and cannot be used
to completely erase the data in built-in memory
or HDD of this unit. The data can be recovered
using commercially available software or the
like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format the
built-in memory or HDD before disposing of or
giving away this unit.
≥
To physically format the built-in memory,
connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select
[FORMAT Built-in Memory] # [YES] from the
menu, and then press and hold the delete
button on the screen below for about
3 seconds. When the built-in memory data
deletion screen appears, select [YES], and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
≥
To physically format the HDD, connect the unit
via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT HDD] #
[YES] from the menu, and then press and hold
the delete button on the screen below for about
3 seconds. When the HDD data deletion
screen appears, select [YES], and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
≥ Please look after the data in your built-in
memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will not
be held responsible in the unlikely case that
private data is divulged.

About the battery

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity
and temperature and the effect increases the
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas,
the full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount
of current continues to flow even if the unit's
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may
result in over discharge of the battery. This
may result in you not being able to use the
battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended
humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times
the period you are planning to record for. Cold
places such as a ski resort can shorten the
period which you can record for.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
143
VQT2B44