GE CG709 - Manual (Page 15)

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Powering the Camcorder
The battery level indicator ( ) in the viewfinder shows you how
much battery power is left. This indicator will not be recorded on the
tape when it is displayed.
Repeatedly press the COUNTER DISPLAY button to display and remove
the battery level indicator from the viewfinder.
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Display in Viewfinder
Battery Level
Indicator
Checking Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator)
• When the battery is fully charged, the
display reads .
• After a while, only appears.
• When the battery reaches the empty
level, will start flashing.
Recharge the battery or attach the
adapter/charger before continuing to
use the camcorder.
Note: The indicator will
automatically appear in the viewfinder
when the battery reaches empty, even if the
battery level indicator is not displayed.
Caution: When the battery reaches
empty, the camcorder will turn off. The
battery should have enough power to
eject the cassette.
If the camcorder does not eject the
cassette when you press the STOP/
EJECT button, do not force the
cassette door open. This will damage
your camcorder.
Before attempting to eject the cassette,
power your camcorder with the
adapter/charger or recharge the battery.