Samsung PL201 Camcorder User Manual


 
Appendixes
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Camera maintenance
Notes about charging by connecting to a computer
• Use only the provided USB cable.
• The battery may not charge if:
- you use a USB hub
- other USB devices are connected to your computer
- you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your
computer
- the USB port of your computer does not support the power output
standard (5 V, 500 mA)
Notes about charging the battery
• If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
• Turn off your camera when charging.
• Do not use your camera when charging. Turn off the camera before
charging the battery.
• Do not pull the power supply's cord to disconnect its plug from the
power outlet. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
• You can turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than
10 minutes.
• Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.
Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green.
• If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate, reconnect
the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.
• The camera battery cannot be charged at low temperatures (below
0 °C) or at high temperatures (above 40 °C).
• If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the
temperature is too high, the indicator light may turn orange. Charging
will start when the battery cools down.