Operation

Number of the

 

segments lighting up

Capacity (%)

 

 

four

80% or more

 

 

three

60% to 80%

 

 

two

40% to 60%

 

 

one

20% to 40%

 

 

none

0% to 20%

 

 

To check the remaining charging time

Press the CHANNEL button repeatedly to select the battery pack whose remaining charging time is to be checked, then Press the DISPLAY button.

Note

Displayed remaining charging time is estimated value.

Supplying power to an

external device

Use an optional DC connecting cable to connect the charger to the DC power input connector of the device.

Note

The unit cannot charge a battery pack at the same time it supplies DC power to an external device. If you begin using the unit to supply power to an external device while charging a battery pack, the charging stops.

Refreshing the battery packs (BP-M50/M100 only)

If a nickel metal hydride battery pack with remaining capacity is charged repeatedly, the storage capacity of the battery may be reduced due to memory effect (phenomena by which the remaining battery capacity is memorized). To prevent against this memory effect, the refresh function is provided to fully discharge a battery pack before charging.

To refresh the battery pack automatically

Set the REFRESH MANUAL/AUTO selector to “AUTO.” When the nickel metal hydride battery pack is attached, the BC-M150 detects it and automatically refreshes it regularly.

To refresh the battery pack manually

1 Set the REFRESH MANUAL/ AUTO selector to “MANUAL.”

2 Attach the nickel metal hydride battery pack and press the CHANNEL button repeatedly to select it.

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