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Battery Level Icon
The battery level icon appears in the viewfinder or
LCD monitor and reveals the amount of power left in
the rechargeable battery.
Note: The battery level icon is not recorded on
the tape.
This icon appears when battery is fully charged.
The icon changes to show that you’ve used some of the battery’s power.
As you use more of the battery’s power, the icon changes again.
This battery icon flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when the battery
power is almost gone. The camcorder turns off automatically after a few
seconds.
Battery Care and Storage
• After repeated charging and use, battery life gradually decreases. When operation
time is too short to be useful, the battery should be replaced.
• If the battery pack becomes too hot, remove it from the camcorder and let it cool
down.
• Do not short the battery’s terminals.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
• Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.
• Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat – over 149˚F (65˚C)
could be hazardous.
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ATTENTION: The EPA certified RBRC
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Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electronics is
voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the
United States or Canada. The RBRC
®
program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY
™
for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and
disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Thomson Consumer Electronics’
involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural resources.