Aboutthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
This unit is compatible wilh an
"In%LITHIUM" battery pack (P series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
"Inlk_LITHIUM" P series battery packs have
the ('_),_,o,,H,,_,_O.+mark.
What is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery
pack?
An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is :,
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger (optional).
The"InfoLlTHlUM"battery pack calculates
the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and
displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
Chargingthe batterypack
• Be SUl_2[o cllarge tile battery pack betorc you s[,'ir[
using your camcoMer.
• It is reconllnended that you charge tile battcl3g
pack in an ambiem temperature of between IO°C
to 3t)°C/50°F to 86°F1 until CHG/Chalge) lamp
turns oil. If you charge the battery pack outside
of dlis temperature range, you may not be able m
charge the bauery pack elliciently.
• Al_er charging is complete, either remove tile
cable liom tile DC IN jack on your camcorder or
renlove tile battcly pack.
Effectiveuseof the hattery pack
• Battery pack pertornmnce decreases when tile
surrounding teml_eramre is It)°C (5t)°F) or below.
madthe length of time you call use the battery pack
becolnes shorter+ In that case, do one of tile
Iollowing to u_ the battery pack li)r a longer lime.
Put file bmtery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your canlcorder right belorc you
start taking shots.
U_ a large capacity bauel T pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FP90 (optional).
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a lrequent
playback, lhst Rwward or reverse operation weurs
out lhe battery pack l_tstcr. II is recolnnlended tllal
you use a huge capacity bauel T pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FPg0 (optional).
• Be sum to slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
when not shooting or playing back on your
camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed
when your camcorder is ill the standby mode or
pluyback is paused.
• Have spare battery packs ready lk_rtwo or throe
ti mcs the expected recording time. and make trial
recordings beli_m making the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to waler, The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
Remainingbatterytime indicator
• lithe power goes off even though tile remaining
battery thne indicntor hldicatcs thilt tile battery
pack has enough power to operate, charge the
battery pack lully again so that the indication on
the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
Note. however, thai tile corlvct battery indication
sometimes will not be restored if the battery is
used in high temperatures k_r a long time or lell
in a fully charged stale, or the battery pack is used
h'cquently. Regard the remaining battely time
indication as file approximate shooting time.
• Tile +-\] mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometinles flashes
depending onthe operating conditions or ambient
tenlperature and environnlent even if tile
remaining bauery time is al)proxinlately 20
minutes.
Howto storethe batterypack
• II the baUery i)ack is not used Ior a longtinle, I ully
charge tile battery pack and discharge it on your
canlcorder once il year to lnahmthl lhe proper
luncI iOll+ To store tile bauery pack, re lno'_'e it h+oln
your camcorder and i)111il in a dry, cool place. _"
• To use tile baue W pack up on your camcorder.
leave your camcorder in the recording standby 3
=+
with the [A.SHUT OFFI to [NEVERI ill the {+_g _"
STANDARD SET in the SETUP screen unlil lhe
power goes oil (p.64).
Batterylife
• Tile battery litP is limited. Battery capacity drops
little by little as you use it lnom and more. and as
time passes. When tile available battery time is
shortened considerably, a probable cause is tll*H
the battery pack has roached the end of its lile.
Please buy a new battery pack.
• Tile bauelT lilc varies according to how it is
stored, tile operating condit ions, and environment
ill which each battery pack is used.
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