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OPERATING GUIDELINES 1. Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible.
Sustained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for premature
failure of lithium ion batteries:
a. Charging - Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm
climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms for best
performance.
b. On assignment - Do not leave batteries in a hot vehicle trunk or
out in direct sunlight.
c. Although lithium ion has good self-discharge characteristics, long
term storage in a fully charged condition will result in irreversible
capacity loss. This is a problem for all lithium ion batteries – from
cell phones to video cameras. Use the battery; do not store it for
extended periods.
d. Batteries should always be stored in a partially charged state and
kept cool. If batteries must be stored for a long period (over six
months), they should be periodically removed from storage and
submitted to a discharge/charge cycle.
2. Do not over-discharge batteries - It is quite proper to discharge a battery
until a low voltage warning in the camera or VTR is observed. However,
a switch to a fresh battery should occur as soon as possible following such
indication. Never leave a battery operated device unattended while it is
running.
3. DO NOT LEAVE A BATTERY ATTACHED TO A
CAMERA/CAMCORDER during tran s it o r st o r ag e . “Keep warm”
circuitry in the camera can drain the battery, because the DIONIC 9 0
battery has specialized circuits which will not allow a battery to over
discharge, the battery will protect itself and shut down.