JVC GC-S5 manual About the Battery, Battery Features

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About the Battery

READY	GETTING

Note the points listed below when you use the rechargeable battery. Take particular care to read the Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery correctly.

Notes on Handling the Battery

The GC-S5 camera uses a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery.

∗When shipped, the BN-V101 is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before using it.

■Battery Features

●The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a battery that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

●In cold locations, the number of frames that can be shot decreases. Take along a spare fully charged battery.

■Charging the Battery

●The battery can be charged using the AA-V101 AC Power Adapter supplied with the GC-S5.

A fullly exhausted battery takes approximately 5 hours to charge.

●This rechargeable battery does not need to be fully discharged or run flat before being charged.

●The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal.

●The battery can be charged at temperatures between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F), but should be charged between +10°C and +30°C (+32°F and +86°F) to obtain maximum battery performance.

●Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

■Battery Life

●At normal temperatures, this battery can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

■Handling the Battery

To avoid injury or damage, observe the following:

●Do not allow the metal portions of the battery to touch other metal objects.

●Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it into a fire.

●Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery.

To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its life, observe the following:

●Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts.

●Do not immerse the battery in water.

To ensure that you obtain optimum battery performance, observe the following:

●Always keep the battery terminals clean.

●Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Storing the battery for long periods in a hot location can shorten the battery life.

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Contents GC-S5 Safety precautions Some do’s and don’ts on the safe use of equipment Above ALLContents Preface Getting Ready Important Information Test Shots Prior to PhotographyHand Strap VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter AccessoriesAA-V101 AC Power Adapter VU-V108 SmartMedia 8MB, 3.3VFeatures High Quality ImagesNomenclature LCD Panel Viewfinder DisplayUsing the Hand Strap Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Hand Strap Quick Start Guide Getting ReadyFully exhausted battery takes roughly 5 hours to charge MENU/EXE button Set the Mode dial to rUse the 5 or 6 button to Press the MENU/EXE buttonViewing Images Single-Frame Playback Close the battery cover Loading the BatteryLoad the battery Direction of the arrowPlug the AC power adapter Charging the BatteryPower outlet CameraAbout the Battery Battery FeaturesRemaining Battery Capacity Number of Shots AvailableInsert the AC power adapter Using a Domestic Power OutletInto the power outlet On the cameraSwitching Off Switching On and Switching OffSwitching On Slide the Power switch to RightCompatible SmartMedia Using a New SmartMediaSmartMedia Write ProtectionStoring Data Open the SmartMedia cover Loading and Removing SmartMediaLoading the SmartMedia Insert the SmartMediaRemoving the SmartMedia Remove the SmartMediaHow to Hold the Camera UprightOn its Side Lightly Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing halfway pressing Pressing fully pressingMode Dial LCD Monitor, Indicator Lamps and Beeps Normal Auto Mode Normal PhotographyTaking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Normal Auto Mode Down fullyTaking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor Press the Disp buttonLook at the LCD monitor to compose the picture Without lifting your finger off Video cable supplied into Switch the camera offInsert the small plug on Plug the other endSelect Button QualityPress the Select button File Size ColorPress the 5 x button To Exit Telephoto ModeTelephoto Photography Then take the pictureMacro Close-Up Mode To Exit Macro ModePress the m Macro button Red-Eye Reduction Flash ModeAuto Flash Press the f Flash buttonForced Flash Suppressed FlashPlayback PlaybackSet the mode dial to p Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Zoom To Exit Playback ZoomTo select Playback Automatic Playback PlaybackPress the 3 or 4 button Automatic playback begins To Exit Auto PlaySepia To select SepiaSmooth To select SmoothTo set the level Smoothing effectPlayback, select the frame ResizeDuring single-frame You want to resizeCopy Set the camera to single Frame or multi-frame PlaybackPress the MENU/EXE button To bring up the menu screen To Cancel Copying To select the image to beSelect FRAME-1 and press the MENU/EXE button Select Start Copy Last recorded frame appears Multi-Frame PlaybackPress the Disp button Twice To Revert to Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Erasing Images Erasing ImagesSet the Mode dial to e Erasing a Single FrameButton Use the 3 or 4 button toPress the MENU/EXE To erase another frameTo Cancel All-Frame Erase Erasing All FramesTo Cancel Formatting Formatting InitialisationChange the setting SetupSet the Mode dial to d To changeSharpness QualityFile Size LCD Monitor Display SequenceColor Frame No. MemoryBeep Volume Quick SelectDate and Time Reset To Cancel ResetTo Interrupt the Self-Timer Self-Timer ModeSet the Mode dial to s Compose the picture Press the shutter button Down halfwayManual Mode See Pages 69 to 75 for information on each of the settingsManual Mode Setting the White Balance Select W.BWhat is White Balance? SettingConfirm the setting Select the white balanceSetting the Brightness Adjusting the Exposure Select EVSelect the brightness Exposure compensationExposure Compensation Select Flash Setting the Flash PowerIf the LCD monitor is switched off Press the Disp buttonContinuous Shots 16-Cont Set the flash brightnessSelect 16-CONT Set the continuous shotMenu screen appears Select the frame to be Set the Mode dial to LProtecting a Single Frame Protected and press the MENU/EXE buttonPerform steps 1 and 2 To Remove Single-Frame ProtectionTo Cancel Removal of Protection from All Frames Removing Protection from All FramesSelect Unprotect ALL Connection cable to Switch on the personalSocket on the camera Personal computerMode dial to l PC-Mode Downloading Images to a PCVU-V108 SmartMedia Accessories Guide As of AprilBN-V101 Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery CB-V12 Soft Case HS-V12 PC and Macintosh Connection KitPlaces to Avoid SmartMedia Safety Notes About the IconsExamples of Icons AWARNING Safety Notes AWARNING ACAUTION ACAUTION ACAUTION Status Explanation Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyRemove the battery, then Switches Reinsert it and try again Specifications SystemPower Supply and Others Input/Output TerminalsBattery IndexSetting the brightness Memo Page GC-S5