Tips for using the battery pack
Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operation manual
The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in the operation manual is measured under the condition of using a fully charged (or normal charged2)) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the video camera recorder, the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operation manual.
1)Full charge: Charging for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.
2)Normal charge: Charging just until the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.
Notes on charging
A brand-new battery pack
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Recharge the battery pack whenever you like
You do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged. Then recharge the battery pack before use.
Notes on the terminals
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the contact condition. Do not put any foreign objects such as dust or sand in the Ô and Õ terminals.
Be sure to observe the following
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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