Panasonic PV-GS50S Operating Instructions - Page 94
Optimal Use of the Battery, Cautions for Storage
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ª Optimal Use of the Battery ≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. Battery Characteristics To store the Battery for a long period of time, we This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its recommend you charge it once every year and ability to generate power is based upon the store it again after you completely use up the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This charged capacity. reaction is affected by the surrounding temperature Cassette and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or ≥Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. too low, the operating time of the Battery becomes If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with shorter. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although environment, the Battery may operate only for about it depends on the storage conditions.) Be sure to 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a rewind to the beginning. protective function may operate, and the Battery ≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight may even become unusable for awhile. (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the Be Sure to Detach the Battery After Use tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and Be sure to detach the Battery from the Palmcorder. dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the (If it is left attached to the Palmcorder, a minute Palmcorder and other components. Develop a amount of current is consumed even when the Palmcorder power is off.) If the Battery is left habit of returning the Cassette back to its case. ≥Twice a year, wind the tape to the end and then attached to the Palmcorder for a long time, over rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for discharge takes place. The Battery may become 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, unusable after it is charged. temperature and humidity changes may cause the Disposing of an unusable Battery Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and ≥The Battery has a limited life. so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself. ≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may ≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic cause an explosion. substances or equipment. Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean ≥The surface of tape is covered with extremely Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are dust, or other substances. recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if magnetic force that is stronger than you may the Battery body and terminals are damaged. normally expect, and they may erase the contents Attaching a damaged Battery to the Palmcorder or of a recording or may cause noise in images and AC Adaptor may damage the Palmcorder or AC sounds. Adaptor. Card ª Cautions for Storage ≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the Before storing the Palmcorder, take the Cassette Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or out and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a impact. ≥Do not leave the Card in places where there is relatively stable temperature. high temperature or direct sunlight, or where ≥Recommended Temperature: 59 oF to 77 oF (15oC electromagnetic waves or static electricity are to 25 oC), Recommended Humidity: 40% to 60% easily generated. Palmcorder ≥Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the ≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from recorded content may be damaged. getting into the Palmcorder. ≥After use, be sure to remove the Card from the ≥Do not leave the Palmcorder in places that expose Palmcorder. it to high temperature. Battery ≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery. ≥After use, store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag. ≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card ≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. enter it. ≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, prevent swallowing. hairpins, etc.) This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned. 94