Powering the camcorder – GE CG709 User Manual

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Powering the Camcorder

Battery Safety Precautions

Batteries that are being recharged that
have not been used for an extended
period may continue to charge after the
normal time. Do not charge a battery
for more than ten hours.

If both indicators on the AC adapter/
charger start flashing, remove the
battery, and reattach it. If the indicators
continue to flash after several attempts,
your battery cannot take a charge and
needs to be replaced.

Do not attach a hot battery. The battery
should be allowed to cool down. Both
indicators on the adapter/charger will
flash if you attach a hot battery.

Throwing the battery into a fire or
exposing the battery to excessive heat –
over 149ºF (65º C) could be hazardous.

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.

If leakage from a damaged battery
contacts your skin or clothing, wash it
off immediately with running water.

Read the cautions on the battery pack.

Battery Care and Storage

• The battery will provide better service

and longer performance if you charge it
before and after use, and store it at
normal room temperature.

• Recharge the battery once at least every

6 months. Lead-acid batteries tend to
discharge if not used for extended
periods. After being stored for a long
period, the battery may not supply
power for the specified time.
Additional rechargings may help
restore operation time. After repeated
chargings and use, operation time will
gradually decrease. When operation
time becomes too short to be useful, it
is time to replace the battery.

• The battery should be charged at a

temperature of 32ºF-95ºF (0ºC-35ºC) to
prevent damage.

• Do not operate the battery at

temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or
above 95ºF (35ºC). The battery may be
damaged if operated at temperatures
above 122ºF (50ºC). Operation time
will decrease at extremely low
temperatures.

• Use the battery only with specified GE

AC adapter/chargers and camcorders.

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