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The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use.
For charging time (P.24)
We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
●Do not heat or expose to flame.
●Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
6 Open the terminal cover.
Lift the flap upright and turn it counter- clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the cover.
7 Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit.
Status indicator
Flashing red at approx. 1 second intervals:
Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete
If the status indicator does the following:
Does not flash:
Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.
Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals: The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following: •Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.
•The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.
If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.
Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals: Charging requires time for the following reasons: •The battery has been excessively discharged.
•The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.
●If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power supply will be used and charging interrupted.
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