RCA Pro845 - Manual (Page 23)

Powering Your Camcorder
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DISPLAY
REC
EJECT
REW
PLAY
FF
PAUSE
STOP
FOCUS
ON/OFF
DATE
FADE
POWER CAM OFF VCR
POWER SAVE ON COUNTER RESET
AUTO
BATT
MEMO
REC START/
STOP
Attach the Charged Battery
1. If the DC power cord’s plug is attached to the
camcorder, remove it.
2. Align the reference marks on the battery and
camcorder.
3. Hold the battery flush against the camcorder, and
slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Caution: The camcorder will shut off when the battery reaches empty. The battery should still eject the
cassette when you press the EJECT button. If it does not, do not attempt to force the cassette
compartment open. This will damage the camcorder.
BATT (Battery) Eject Lever
Align Reference Marks
Rechargeable Battery (continued)
Remove the Battery
1. Slide and hold the BATT (battery) eject lever
on the camcorder while sliding the battery to
the left and off the camcorder.
Check Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator)
ATTENTION: THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A
RECHARGEABLE 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.
Ni - Cd
The battery level indicator ( ) appears in the camcorder’s viewfinder to show how much battery
power is left in the rechargeable battery. This indicator is not recorded on the tape.
Battery Level Indicator
Display in Viewfinder
• This display shows the amount of power in the battery.
• When the battery is almost empty, appears.
When the battery reaches empty, will start flashing.
Recharge the battery or attach the adapter/charger before
continuing to use the camcorder.
Note: The battery level indicator has no meaning when you power
the camcorder with the adapter/charger or optional car cord.