Battery Care and Storage, Battery Safety Precautions | GE CG709

Powering the Camcorder

Battery Care and Storage

•The battery will provide better service and longer performance if you charge it before and after use, and store it at normal room temperature.

•Recharge the battery once at least every 6 months. Lead-acid batteries tend to discharge if not used for extended periods. After being stored for a long period, the battery may not supply power for the specified time. Additional rechargings may help restore operation time. After repeated chargings and use, operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

•The battery should be charged at a temperature of 32ºF-95ºF (0ºC-35ºC) to prevent damage.

•Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122ºF (50ºC). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

•Use the battery only with specified GE AC adapter/chargers and camcorders.

Battery Safety Precautions

Batteries that are being recharged that have not been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time. Do not charge a battery for more than ten hours.

If both indicators on the AC adapter/ charger start flashing, remove the battery, and reattach it. If the indicators continue to flash after several attempts, your battery cannot take a charge and needs to be replaced.

Do not attach a hot battery. The battery should be allowed to cool down. Both indicators on the adapter/charger will flash if you attach a hot battery.

Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat – over 149ºF (65º C) could be hazardous.

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

If leakage from a damaged battery contacts your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with running water.

Read the cautions on the battery pack.

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GE CG709 manual Battery Care and Storage, Battery Safety Precautions

Contents

Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG709 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Recording Features Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service Recording from a TV or VCR Unpack camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap Place CAMERA/VCR switch PAUSE/STILL Start and Stop Recording Play back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls Edit ADV Audio and Video OUT Jacks Using the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Insert Charged Battery Remove Battery Display in Viewfinder Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorCassette door open. This will damage Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety Precautions Camcorder Recording Tips Traveling Tips Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Tilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Controls Battery Level Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysDisplays in Viewfinder Titler Display White Balance Indicators Shutter Speed IndicatorsTime and Date Display Status Indicator Index and END Indicators Date and Time Display Install Clock BatteryRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Camcorder Features Record ReviewMicrophone Flying Erase Head Tape Positioning Camera EditElectronic Indexing Focusing Your Camcorder Auto Focus White Balance Button Manual FocusAutomatic White Balance Manual White Balance Using Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter Speeds Power Zooming Zooming and Fading In and Out of ScenesFading In and Out of Scenes Fading Counters and Time-Remaining Display Tape CounterTape Counter with Memory Stop To use memory stop Elapsed-Time Counter Time-Remaining Display Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Self-Timer Recording Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording Animation Recording Titler Creating a Title Correcting Errors During Programming Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Audio Dubbing To Audio Dub Video Dubbing To Video Dub Recording from a TV or VCR Video Installation Operation and How to Copy Tapes Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder Playback Playback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Search Tracking Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Cover Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Playback on a TV or VCR 3CH/4CH Switch Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback Operation Normal TV Viewing Attaching the Shoulder Strap To order accessories, contact your local dealer Optional Accessories1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control Center Cable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG709 USE Your Credit Card United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Care and Maintenance Things to Avoid Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks DEW Indicator Flashing Viewfinder Displays areOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality During Recording White Balance Indicator Recorded Audio LowPlay, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not Work Specifications Information to User Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Index Audio and Video OUT Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis, Trouble Checks Viewfinder Displays are Recorded Audio Low Specifications Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Index Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Need Assistance? We want to help