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• As the ambient temperature is low (10
oC 
or less), the performance of the batteries 
will be deteriorated and the available 
recording/playback time becomes 
extremely short. This is normal. Alkaline 
batteries significantly show such 
tendencies. In such cases, remove the 
batteries and warm them in your pocket. 
Take special care not to allow the contacts 
to come into contact with metal objects or 
a pocket warmer in your pocket.
• If an oil stain or any foreign substance is 
found on the battery contacts, it could 
prevent the batteries from making good 
electrical contact. The available recording/
playback time may become extremely 
short. Before inserting the batteries, clean 
the battery contacts with soft, dry cloth.
∫ Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
Ni-MH batteries can be used when you 
charge them with the exclusive charger. 
However, wrong handling of the batteries 
may cause leakage, generation of heat, fire 
or explosion. Please be aware of the 
following issues:
• If any oxidation or foreign substance is 
found on the battery contacts, the 
batteries may not be charged correctly. 
Clean battery contacts and terminals of 
the recharger with a soft, dry cloth.
• Newly purchased Ni-MH batteries or 
those which have not been used for a long 
period of time may not reach full capacity 
after one charge. This is a feature of the 
batteries, not a malfunction. The overall 
performance will increase after repeating 
discharge/charge cycles several times.
• Batteries should be used to the point 
when the camera stops working before 
recharging. If you charge batteries without 
discharging enough, it can cause 
“memory effect”, whereby the overall 
operating time can be decreased.
• If “memory effect” occur, use the batteries 
until the camera stops working and then 
recharge them fully. Repeat the discharge/
charge cycles several times. The capacity 
of the batteries will be recovered.
• Ni-MH batteries will naturally discharge 
and the capacity will become lower even if 
they are not in use.
• Once Ni-MH batteries have reached full 
charge, do not charge them continuously.
• Do not peel off or scratch the covered 
seal.
• Read the operating instructions for the 
battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. The 
capacity of the batteries decreases 
gradually over time. If available time seems 
much shorter, the battery life may be 
expired. Purchase new batteries.
If any leakage from the batteries is noted, 
remove the batteries, thoroughly wipe off 
the battery electrolyte in the battery 
housing and then insert new batteries or 
fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
If leaked battery electrolyte contacts your 
hand or cloth, wash with water. Battery 
electrolyte may cause loss of sight if it 
comes in contact with your eyes. In such 
cases, do not rub at your eyes. 
Immediately wash your eyes with pure 
water and consult a doctor.
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