RCA ProV950HB Use and Care, Battery Pack, Battery pack consumption, Temperature during charging

Use and Care

Care

How to use the marker on the battery pack

Cleaning and maintenance

•Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing.

•Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

•Use a cloth to wipe finger marks and other soiling off the LCD monitor and lens protector.

•If the lens needs cleaning, first remove the lens protector by turning it counterclockwise. Then clean the lens with a cloth, or compressed air and lens papers designed for photographic lenses.

Battery Pack

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack. It is not necessary to store the lithium-ion battery pack in a fully discharged state. Also, if stored in the charged state, the battery will gradually self-discharge, resulting in decreased recording time. Charge the battery pack soon (a day) before use.

Battery pack consumption

•Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will somewhat shorten actual recording times. Accordingly, be sure to turn off the power when not recording. Use of an auxiliary battery pack is recommended to prevent undesirable interruptions in your recording.

•Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak battery pack. Such battery packs may cause the power to automatically stop during camcorder operation to protect both the battery pack and the unit.

Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder’s power is turned off. If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately, remove the battery pack. (See page 9.)

Note:

•Use only the BB75 battery pack. It is designed specifically for use with this camcorder.

The marker is provided
to indicate the battery’s		Red
charge condition. Slide
		mark
the switch to indicate
the charge condition as shown below.
Position	Charge condition
	Before charging

After charging

Temperature during charging

•Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

•Charge the battery pack at temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

For long battery lifetime

•Charge the battery pack (lithium-ion type) at least once every six months.

•Do not leave the battery pack being charged for long periods of time.

Cautions:

•If the battery pack is misused, there is danger of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the following:

1.Do not dispose of in fire.

2.Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. This can cause a short circuit.

3.Do not disassemble or repair by yourself.

4.Do not use any battery charger other than those designed for use with these battery packs.

5.Do not place the battery pack under direct

sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 60°C or 140°F) such as the dashboard of cars.

6.Do not expose to moisture, water, or salt water.

7.Do not drop or subject to strong force.

8.Keep battery out of reach of children and in the original package until ready to use.

9.Dispose of used batteries promptly.

•The battery pack will become warm during charging and use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

•The battery pack has a limited service life. If the period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of its service life.

Replace it with a new battery pack.

•For safety, keep the battery pack in its pro- tective cover when it is not being used. If the

metal parts of the battery pack come in con-
tact with other metal objects, there is a
danger that a short circuit may occur.	64