Getting started, Using an ac power source – Samsung HMX-H204BN User Manual
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About the battery life
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between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new
one.
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About the running time
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temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may differ from the approximate
times given in the table.
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you use your camcorder. For example, in actual recording, the battery will discharge 2-3
times faster than listed if you use Record start/stop and Zoom frequently, and use playback
to view your recordings. Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery is
between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the table, so have enough batteries to allow for the time
you are planning to record on the camcorder.
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temperatures.
On the battery
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displayed under the following conditions:
- The battery is not attached correctly.
- The battery is damaged.
- The battery is worn-out. (For the battery information only)
We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household
AC outlet when you set function settings, play back, or edit images, or use it indoors. Make the
same connections as you do when charging the battery page 17
On the AC power adaptor
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adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your
camcorder.
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metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
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wall outlet via the AC power adaptor.
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Using an AC power source
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