Battery
Charging
Before using the battery, fully charge it in the AC adapter.
We recommend that you keep a spare battery with you whenever you use the battery to run the
1 Align the battery with the “ 
” marking on the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the direction shown below.
O Before doing this, disconnect the DC cord from the AC adapter as the battery cannot be charged if it is connected.
2 Connect the AC cord to the power outlet.
O The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter light, and charging begins.
O If the CHARGE lamp does not light when the battery is placed in the AC adapter, remove the battery and place it in the adapter once again.
CHARGE
POWER
3 When the battery has been charged, the CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes off.
4 Slide the battery, and remove it.
Charging and recording times of accessory battery
Charging time | Continuous recording time |
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Approx. 120 minutes | Approx. 120 (or 100) minutes |
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O Times given above are approximations only.
The figure in parentheses is the time that applies when the LCD monitor is used.
O The times given above apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20°C and ambient humidity is 60%. Charging may take longer at other temperatures and humidity levels.
OKeep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery.
OThe battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged.
Similarly, the
OIf recording and stopping are done unnecessarily and repeatedly, the recording time will be less than the figure given in the table above.
OThe battery should be discharged for storage.
When storing it for an extended time, we recommend that at least once a year you charge it, use up its charge by operating the
OIf the battery is extremely hot or cold, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times before charging starts.
Similarly, if the battery has not been used for an extended period of time and has no charge, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times before charging starts.
OIf the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal, it may mean that something is wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Contact your dealer.
OIt takes longer to charge a battery that is warm.
OWhen the AC adapter is used near a radio, the sound from the radio may be distorted. Keep the AC adapter at least a yard away from the radio.
ONoise may be heard from an AC adapter while it is being used. This is not a sign of malfunctioning.
OThe battery cannot be charged when power is being supplied to the