About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M

series battery packs have the

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mark.

 

 

 

 

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What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC adaptor/charger (optional), the remaining battery time and charging time appear.

Charging the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHARGE (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•After charging is complete, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

•Battery pack performance decreases in 10°C (50°F) or below surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:

–Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots.

–Use the large capacity battery pack

(NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D, optional).

•Frequently using the LCD screen or frequently operating playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D, optional).

•Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is during tape recording standby or playback pause.

•Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used.

Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time. •The E mark indicating that there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is about five to 10 minutes.

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