Manual
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Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
The battery must be charged as described
on the next page before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging will take
approximately 70 minutes. When fully
charged, the battery should supply about
45 minutes of operating time (depending
on how much you use zoom and pause).
When using the battery to power the
camcorder, turn the camcorder off during
recording breaks to conserve the
battery's power. Slide the switch again
and press the thumb trigger when you are
ready to resume recording.
Note: The small marker switch on the top of
the battery is for use as a personal reminder
to help you remember to recharge the battery.
It has no other function.
Reference Marks
POWER Switch and Indicator
Marker Swil
WARNING: NICKEL
CADMIUM BATTERY
MUST BE DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.
BATTER Y
RELEASE Button
Attaching the Charged Battery
If the power connector is attached to the
camcorder, remove it before attaching the
battery. Also, install the lithium clock
cell before attaching the battery pack.
Details on page 30.
! Align the reference mark on the battery
with the mark on the back of the
camcorder.
2. Hold the battery flush against the
camcorder and slide it in the direction
of the arrow.
Removing the Battery
Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE
button on the camcorder while sliding the
battery to the left and off the camcorder.
Battery Safety PrecautiOns
Do not short the battery's terminals.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
3. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the
camcorder. The POWER indicator will
light.
RCA adapter/chargers and camcorders.
Dispose of battery properly.
AI'I'ENTION:
The product that you have purchased contains a re,chargeable battery. At the end of its useful life,under various state
and local laws,it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.Check with your local solid
waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
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