135VQT2M51The battery used in this unit is arechargeable lithium-ion battery. It issusceptible to humidity and temperature andthe effect increases the more thetemperature rises or falls. In cold areas, thefull charge indication may not appear or thelow battery indication may appear about5 minutes after starting use. At hightemperatures, the protection function maybe triggered, making it impossible to use theunit.Be sure to detach the battery after use.≥ If the battery is left attached, a minuteamount of current continues to flow even ifthe unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit inthis state may result in over discharge ofthe battery. This may result in you notbeing able to use the battery even after itis charged.≥ The battery should be stored in the vinylbag so metal does not come into contactwith the terminals.≥ The battery should be stored in a coolplace free from humidity, with as constanttemperature as possible. (Recommendedtemperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40% to60%)≥ Extremely high temperatures or lowtemperatures will shorten the life of thebattery.≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, theterminals may rust and causemalfunctions.≥ To store the battery for a long period oftime, we recommend you charge it onceevery year and store it again after youhave completely used up the chargedcapacity.≥ Dust and other matter attached to thebattery terminals should be removed.Prepare spare batteries when going outfor recording.≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4times the period you are planning torecord for. Cold places such as a ski resortcan shorten recording time.If you drop the battery accidentally,check to see if the terminals aredamaged.≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminalscan damage the unit.Do not throw an old battery into fire.≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a firemay result in an explosion.If the operating time is very short evenafter the battery has been recharged, thebattery has worn out. Please purchase anew battery.About the battery