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Whatisan "InfoLITHIUIVI"battery
pack?
All "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
carncorder 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 Adaptoffcharger, the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
Tochargethebatterypack
• Be sLlre to chm'ge the battery pnck be[k_re you
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(51)°F tn 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
nf this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
• Afler charging is complete, disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your
can'`corder nr remove the battery pack.
Tousethebatterypackeffectively
• Battery pack perlormauce decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below.
and the length nf time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, dn nne of the
followings tn use the battery pack for a longer
time.
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right befnre
you start taking shots.
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/
NP-FHI00 (sold separately).
• Frequent use nfthe LCD screen or a frequent
playback, li_stforward or reverse nperatinn
wears (),,itthe battery pack l_lster.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH 100 (sold separately).
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcnrder. The battery pack is alsn
consumed when ynur camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings.
• Do not expnse the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
Abouttheremainingbatterytime
indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack lully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated cnrrectly. Note,
however, that the battery indicatinn will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time. or if left in a fkdly charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
• The c\_ mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time
remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
Aboutstorageofthebatterypack
• lfthe battery pack is not used li)r atlong time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack. remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcnrder completely, touch ,_ (HOME) --+
_m_ (SETTINGS) --+ [GENERAL SET] --+
[A.SHUT OFF] ---+ [NEVER] and leave your
camcnrder in recording standby until the power
goes off (p. 87).
Aboutbatterylife
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
prnbably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery's lillz is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
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