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∫Optimum Use of the Battery
Special Characteristics of the Battery
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Its ability to generate electric energy is based on
an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is
easily influenced by ambient temperature and
humidity, and the useful operation time that the
Battery can provide becomes shorter at high and
low temperatures. When used in extremely cold
surroundings, the Battery may only be able to
provide approximately 5 minutes of operation
time. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a
protection function is activated and prevents the
use of the Battery for some time.
After Use, Always Remove the Battery.
Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie
Camera. (If it is attached to the Movie Camera, a
small amount of electric current is consumed even
if the Movie Camera is turned off.) Leaving the
Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a very
long time could cause it to become excessively
discharged, so that it cannot be used any more
even after charging.
Discarding a Battery That Has Become
Unusable
≥The usable life of the Battery is limited.
≥Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it
could explode.
Keep the Battery’s Terminals Clean.
Be careful that the terminals do not get plugged
up with dust, dirt or other substances.
If you accidentally drop the Battery, confirm that
the Battery itself and the terminals are not
deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the
Movie Camera could damage the Movie Camera.
Cautions for Use (cont.)∫Condensation
If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie
Camera, Recording is Not Possible.
Symptoms of Condensation
If the following symptoms occur, condensation
has formed inside the Movie Camera.
1The Condensation Indication [3] on the
LCD Monitor or in the Viewfinder flashes.
After this indication flashes for a few seconds,
the Movie Camera automatically turns off.
2When you turn on the Movie Camera, it
turns off.
However, the Movie Camera also turns off
when the Battery is discharged.
Remedy
≥Wait a few hours before operating the Movie
Camera again.
(The actual time depends on the surrounding
conditions.)
≥Turn on the Movie Camera.
≥Confirm that the Condensation Indication is not
displayed any more.
≥For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.
Remarks about Condensation
≥Condensation can form if the Movie Camera is
suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a
place where it is hot or humid.
≥Since condensation forms gradually, there may
already be some condensation inside the Movie
Camera even before the Condensation
Indication begins to flash.
≥In an extremely cold place, condensation may
freeze and turn into frost. As the Movie Camera
cannot detect frost, the Condensation Indication
does not appear until the frost melts.
Precautions against Condensation
When moving it from a very cold place to a very
warm place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag
or similar to prevent condensation from forming.
∫Cautions for Transport
≥When not actually recording, carry the Movie
Camera in a specially designed Carrying Case.
≥Keep the packing materials. When transporting
the Movie Camera in the future, pack it in the
same way as it was when you purchased it.