subject: How to Clean Camcorder Battery Contacts [print this page] How to Clean Camcorder Battery Contacts How to Clean Camcorder Battery Contacts
A camcorder is a portable electronic device capable of recording live-motion and audio for extended periods of time, normally around two to three hours. The information recorded on the camcorder can then be played later, or transferred to VHS, DVD or computer files. Camcorders are powered by rechargeable batteries. The samsung camcorder battery and battery bay contain battery contacts. Over time, they gather dirt. They should be cleaned every six to 12 months, depending on usage, to ensure they can properly interact.
Remove the battery.
2 Pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol into the bottle's cap. Dip a cotton swab into the rubbing alcohol until it's damp but not dripping wet.
3 Rub the swab both on the contacts of the battery and the battery bay.
4 Wipe down the battery and bay with an alcohol wipe or cloth dampened with a small amount of rubbing alcohol.
5 Allow all components to fully air dry. Once dry, align the battery contacts with the contacts on the JVC camcorder battery bay and press the battery back into play.
How to Make Your Camcorder Battery Last Longer
It's always very frustrating when you are recording an important event and the low battery warning begins to flash. You stress out and wonder when it's going to die. To combat this, follow a few simple guidelines to make your sony camcorder battery last longer.
Make sure that you keep the camcorder turned off when you are not using it for long periods of time. Leaving it on the charger for days at a time could damage the battery, so place it in a safe place.
2 Know that if you continuously shut the camera off and turn it back on in a short period of time, the power will drain quickly. It takes a lot of energy to turn on and off.
3 Follow the guidelines in the owner's manual about recharging the batteries. Some batteries work better when drained completely, then recharged.
4 If you use the playback feature excessively, it will also drain the battery. Wait until you can watch the video on a television, instead of previewing it all on your camcorder.
5 Always charge your battery to its fullest power. If you take it off the charger before it is done charging, it will lose its capacity.
