•Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors.
-The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can use the battery before needing to recharge it.
•Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped.
-If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder, you can damage the camcorder.
•Throw away the dead battery into a recycling bin.
•The battery lifetime is limited.
-Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one.
-Each battery’s life is affected by storage, operating, and environmental conditions.
•A USB connection by itself can not operate the camcorder. You must install the battery.
•If you use a USB charger, the charger should provide 500mA at a minimum of 5V and a maximum of 6V.
Maintaining the battery
•Make sure to store the battery separately after use.
-A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off.
-If the battery is installed and left in the camcorder for a long time, the battery discharges. If this occurs, you may not be able to use the battery, even if you charge it fully.
-Keep the battery out of reach of children.
-To store the battery for a long time, we recommend you keep the battery charged at about half of its full capacity and charge the battery once every 3 months.
•Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder after use.
-Store the battery in a stable, cool, and dry place.
(Recommended temperature : 59ºF ~ 77ºF (15Cº~ 25Cº), recommended humidity: 40%~ 60%)
-Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime.
-The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location.
About the battery life
•Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one.
•When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local Samsung dealer for a replacement.
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