NOTE: When a battery pack is used to power the camcorder, " " flashes even if "DISPLAY" is not pressed to warn you that the battery power level is low.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

1.Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet.

2.Attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger. Align the mark " " on the battery with that of AC adaptor/charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor/charger and slide it in the direction of arrow.

NOTE: You must remove the DC cord from the AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery. If the DC cord is connected, the "CHARGE" light will not light.

3.The "CHARGE" light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge, and will go out when the battery is fully charged.

Charging time and operation time

Charging time

about 2 hours

 

 

Operation time

about 1 hour

 

 

NOTES:

•The operation time depends on how often you use zoom and recording pause.

•Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature.

•Recharge your battery at least once every six months. The battery is a lead-acid battery. This battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time. If the battery is stored for a extended length of time without being recharged, you may not be able to recharge it.

•A battery charged after being stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time. Additional rechargings will help restore the battery's operation time.

•The battery should be charged at a temperature of 50 degrees F - 86 degrees F (10 degrees C - 30 degrees C to prevent damage.

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

•After repeated chargings and use, the operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

•If the "CHARGE" light on the AC adaptor/ charger starts flashing, remove the battery and then reattach it. If after several attempts the light continues to flash, this means your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced with a new one.

The "CHARGE" light will not light if a hot battery is attached to the AC adaptor/charger. Attaching an extremely hot battery to the AC adaptor/charger is not recommended; it should be allowed to cool down before being attached.

•Do not short the battery's terminal.

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

•Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat - over 149 degrees F (65 degrees C) could be hazardous.