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Using a Battery Pack

Article ID: ART133652 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 10/22/2015
 

Description

Using a Battery Pack

Solution

You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery Pack*. All four are compatible with Intelligent System, meaning that you can check the remaining battery time.

* The optional BP-970G / BP-975 Battery Pack was not originally designed for use with this camcorder. Because of its size, youwill not be able to close the battery compartment cover when using one

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge battery packs using the supplied CG-940 Battery Charger. Before charging, remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.

1 Connect the power cord to the battery charger.

2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3 Attach the battery pack to the battery charger.

  • Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
  • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack’s approximate charge. The indicator will stay on when charging has completed.

 

  

4 When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the battery charger.

5 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the battery charger.

IMPORTANT

  • Do not connect to the battery charger any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

NOTES

  • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start.
  • If there is a malfunction with the battery charger or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop.
  • For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to Battery Pack
  • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
  • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

Attaching the Battery Pack

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.

3 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as shown in the illustration and press it gently toward the left until it clicks.

4 Close the battery compartment cover.

Removing the Battery Pack

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.

3 Holding down the RELEASE latch, slide the battery pack toward the right and then pull it out.

4 Close the battery compartment cover.


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