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according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
With an AC Adaptor/Charger, the
r
ema
ining battery time and charging time
appear.
To charge 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 CHG lamp turns off. If
you charge the battery pack outside of this
temperature range, you may not be able to
charge it efficiently.
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable
from the DC
IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and ins
ert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/
F970 (o
ptional).
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-
F770/F970.
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the
expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pa
ck is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time
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 fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
• The E mar
k
that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long 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
camcorder
completely, leave your camcorder in
tape recording standby until the power goes off
(p. 18).
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
ope
rating and environmental conditions.
The HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack on your
camcorder is an i.LINK-compliant 4-pin
jack. Th
is section describes the i.LINK
standard and its features.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for
transferring digital video, digital audio, and
other data to other i.LINK-compatible
About i.LINK
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)