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• 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 followings to 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 
before you start taking shots.

– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-

FP70/FP90 (optional).

• 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-FP70/FP90 (optional).

• 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 2 or 3 

times the expected recording time, and make 
trial recordings before making the actual 
recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The 

battery pack is not water resistant.

• 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. The 
indication on the 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 
guide to the approximate shooting time.

• The 

E

 mark 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 and 
environment.

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, 

fully charge the battery pack and use it on your 
camcorder once a year to maintain the proper 
function.
To store the battery pack, remove it from your 
camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.

• To completely use up the battery pack on your 

camcorder, set [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] 
on the 

 (OTHERS) menu (p. 60) and 

leave your camcorder in tape recording 
standby until the power goes off without a 
cassette inserted.

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity 

drops little by little as you use it more and 
more, and as time passes. When the available 
battery time is shortened considerably, a 
probable cause is that the battery pack has 
reached the end of its life. Please buy a new 
battery pack.

• The battery life varies depending on how it is 

stored and the operating conditions and 
environment for each battery pack.

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