Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
Battery Care
•Your battery will provide better service and longer performance if you charge it before and after use, and store it at normal room temperature.
•The battery should be charged at a temperature of
•Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14ºF
damaged if operated at temperatures above 122ºF (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.
Battery Storage
•Store the battery at normal room temperature.
•Lead acid batteries discharge if not used. Recharge the battery at least once every six months or you may not be able to recharge it.
•A battery stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time. Additional rechargings may help restore the battery’s operation time.
Battery Safety Precautions 
Batteries 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 24 hours.
If both indicators on the adapter/ charger start flashing, remove the battery, and reattach it. If after several attempts — the indicators continue to flash — your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced.
Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat – over 149º F (65º C) could be hazardous.
Do not short the battery’s terminals.
Allow battery to cool down before attaching it to adapter/charger. The CHARGE indicator will not light and the battery will not charge if you attach a hot battery.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with specified AC adapter/chargers and camcorders.
If leakage from a damaged battery contacts your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with running water.
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