Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and recording times
•These times vary — the safest policy is always to have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need.
•You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
Battery pack |
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Time needed for |
| 2 hrs. 10 min. |
full recharge |
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Maximum | Using the viewfinder: | 65 min. |
recording time | Using the LCD screen: | 60 min. |
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•Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C).
•If the battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual, it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced.
•See p. 13 for times for other battery packs.
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How much power is left?
The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left:
Notes:
•“CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears in the display for 4 seconds when the power is completely exhausted. The empty battery mark then appears and starts to flash. The power indicator light also flashes.
•The indicator is not constant — different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions.
100% ↓ 
75% ↓ 
50% ↓ 
25% ↓
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% ↓
Remaining time indicator
Tells you how many minutes of power remain in the battery pack. Only appears when you attach the
When to recharge
5 6 min
You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However, as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before.
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