1421. Open the protecting cover (e.g. using a flathead screwdriver).2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab.3. Reattach the protecting cover.Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning it.Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsCharged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, orthe day before, to ensure a full charge.Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic objects maycause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe theterminals with a soft cloth.Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affectperformance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place attemperatures no higher than 30 ºC. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods, charge anddischarge it fully at least once a year. If you have more than one battery pack, perform theseprecautions at the same time for all battery packs.Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 ºC to 40 ºC, the optimal range isfrom 10 ºC to 30 ºC. At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in yourpocket before use.Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normaltemperatures.About the battery terminal coverThe battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate betweencharged and uncharged battery packs. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal coverso that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the blue label.DANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 ºC. Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hotweather.• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.• Do not drop or knock it.• Do not get it wet.Back side of thebattery pack Charged UnchargedTerminal cover attached
