GE CG709 manual Battery Care and Storage, Battery Safety Precautions

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Powering the Camcorder

Battery Care and Storage

•The battery will provide better service and longer performance if you charge it before and after use, and store it at normal room temperature.

•Recharge the battery once at least every 6 months. Lead-acid batteries tend to discharge if not used for extended periods. After being stored for a long period, the battery may not supply power for the specified time. Additional rechargings may help restore operation time. After repeated chargings and use, operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

•The battery should be charged at a temperature of 32ºF-95ºF (0ºC-35ºC) to prevent damage.

•Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122ºF (50ºC). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

•Use the battery only with specified GE AC adapter/chargers and camcorders.

Battery Safety Precautions

Batteries that are 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 ten hours.

If both indicators on the AC adapter/ charger start flashing, remove the battery, and reattach it. If the indicators continue to flash after several attempts, your battery cannot take a charge and needs to be replaced.

Do not attach a hot battery. The battery should be allowed to cool down. Both indicators on the adapter/charger will flash if you attach a hot battery.

Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat – over 149ºF (65º C) could be hazardous.

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

If leakage from a damaged battery contacts your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with running water.

Read the cautions on the battery pack.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG709 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service Recording from a TV or VCRUnpack camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap Place CAMERA/VCR switch PAUSE/STILLStart and Stop Recording Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Edit ADVAudio and Video OUT Jacks Using the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryInsert Charged Battery Remove BatteryDisplay in Viewfinder Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorCassette door open. This will damage Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety PrecautionsCamcorder Recording Tips Traveling TipsVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageTilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder ControlsBattery Level Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysDisplays in Viewfinder Titler DisplayWhite Balance Indicators Shutter Speed IndicatorsTime and Date Display Status Indicator Index and END IndicatorsDate and Time Display Install Clock BatteryRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Camcorder Features Record ReviewMicrophone Flying Erase HeadTape Positioning Camera EditElectronic Indexing Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusWhite Balance Button Manual FocusAutomatic White Balance Manual White BalanceUsing Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter SpeedsPower Zooming Zooming and Fading In and Out of ScenesFading In and Out of Scenes FadingCounters and Time-Remaining Display Tape CounterTape Counter with Memory Stop To use memory stopElapsed-Time Counter Time-Remaining DisplaySelf TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Self-Timer RecordingAdjustable Time-Lapse Recording Animation RecordingTitler Creating a TitleCorrecting Errors During Programming Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Audio Dubbing To Audio DubVideo Dubbing To Video DubRecording from a TV or VCR VideoInstallation Operation and How to Copy TapesViewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackPlayback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Search TrackingPlayback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks CoverPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Playback on a TV or VCR3CH/4CH Switch Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Input JacksPlayback Operation Normal TV ViewingAttaching the Shoulder Strap To order accessories, contact your local dealer Optional Accessories1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterCable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG709 USE Your Credit Card United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Care and Maintenance Things to AvoidTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksDEW Indicator Flashing Viewfinder Displays areOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality During RecordingWhite Balance Indicator Recorded Audio LowPlay, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not WorkSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex Audio and Video OUTFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trouble Checks Viewfinder Displays are Recorded Audio Low Specifications Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Index Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Need Assistance? We want to help