26 PreparationsNOTES• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature orthe battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack,make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before restoringthe power supply.• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorderusing the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con-sumed.• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a fullcharge.• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 timeslonger than you think you might need.• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery thatpowers the product is recyclable. Please call1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle thisbattery.Preparing the AccessoriesWireless ControllerFirst, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire-less controller.1 Press the tab in the direction of thearrow and pull out the battery holder.2 Place the lithium button battery withthe + side facing up.3 Insert the battery holder.To use the wireless controllerPoint the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor whenyou press the buttons.TabCOPY
