Canon Optura Instruction Manual

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AdditionalInformation55ENotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording timesBattery pack BP-914Time needed forfull recharge 2 hr. 30 minsMaximumrecording time 1 hr.• These times vary — the safest policyis always to have two or three timesas many battery packs as you thinkyou will need.• You will get more recording time ifyou turn the camera off betweenshots, instead of leaving it in recordpause mode.↓↓↓↓100%75%50%25%0%↓CHANGE THE BATTERY PACKThe indicator in the display showsyou approximately how much chargethe battery pack has left:Notes:• “CHANGE THE BATTERYPACK ” appears in the display for4 seconds when the power iscompletely exhausted. The emptybattery mark then appears andstarts to flash. The power indicatorlight also flashes.• The indicator is not constant —different levels will be shownwhen you subject the battery packand camcorder to differentconditions.How much power is left?When to rechargeYou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike aconventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However,as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge itthe same day you plan to use it, or the day before.• Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use thebattery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C).• If the battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual, it hasreached the end of its life and must be replaced.