Anton/Bauer 90 Camcorder Accessories User Manual


 
11
OPERATING GUIDELINES
1. Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible.
Sustained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for premature
failure of lithium ion batteries:
a. Charging
- Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm
climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms for best
performance.
b. On assignment
- Do not leave batteries in a hot vehicle trunk or
out in direct sunlight.
c. Although lithium ion has good self-discharge characteristics, long
term storage in a fully charged condition will result in irreversible
capacity loss. This is a problem for all lithium ion batteries – from
cell phones to video cameras. Use the battery; do not store it for
extended periods.
d. Batteries should always be stored in a partially charged state and
kept cool. If batteries must be stored for a long period (over six
months), they should be periodically removed from storage and
submitted to a discharge/charge cycle.
2. Do not over-discharge batteries - It is quite proper to discharge a battery
until a low voltage warning in the camera or VTR is observed. However,
a switch to a fresh battery should occur as soon as possible following such
indication. Never leave a battery operated device unattended while it is
running.
3. DO NOT LEAVE A BATTERY ATTACHED TO A
CAMERA/CAMCORDER during transit or storage. “Keep warm”
circuitry in the camera can drain the battery, because the DIONIC 90
battery has specialized circuits which will not allow a battery to over
discharge, the battery will protect itself and shut down.