Power supply, Charging the battery, L 11 – Panasonic HX-A500H User Manual
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Charging the battery
≥ This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do not remove except when
disposing of this unit. (
)
≥ The battery will not be charged if this unit is turned on. Connect it with the PC to charge
the battery after turning it off.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF
and 86
oF).
A
LOCK switch
B
USB cable (supplied)
C
Unlocked when the red indicator is visible
D
Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Connection Cable to
the USB terminal of this unit.
1
Slide the LOCK switch to the left to unlock the side cover and slide the side
cover downward to open it.
2
Connect the USB terminal of this unit to a PC with the USB cable (supplied).
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way.
≥ The Power lamp will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on, 1 second
off), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any
other USB cables.)
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the unit (including built-in battery) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long
period of time with doors and windows closed.
≥ If operating time is short even after fully charging the battery, the battery is worn out and needs to
be replaced. Please contact your dealer.
≥ When the PC is in a power saving mode such as a standby state, the battery may not be charged.
Cancel the power saving mode, and connect this unit again.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using
extension cables.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all devices having a USB terminal.
Power supply
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.