Powering the Camcorder
Battery Life
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and reveals the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery.
Notes: The battery level indicator is not recorded on the tape.
•When 
appears, the battery is fully charged.
•As power is used, 
will appear which will be followed by
the 
icon.
•Finally, when the battery power is
almost gone, 
flashes on screen. The camcorder turns off automatically after a few seconds. Before replacing the battery or plugging the DC Cable into the camcorder, set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder.
Battery Care and Storage
•Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the battery depending on its condition.
Notes: If a protective cap is on the battery, remove it before use or charging.
When charging a battery for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light on the Adapter/Charger. Remove the battery and try again.
Charge the battery in temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Charging times are based on a fully discharged battery.
Charging times vary depending on ambient temperature and battery condition.
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the Adapter/Charger during battery recharging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.
•After repeated charging and use, battery life gradually decreases. When operation time is too short to be useful, the battery should be replaced.
•If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle, remove the battery from the adapter/charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet.
•If the battery pack becomes too hot, remove it from the charger and let it cool down.
•Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.
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