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If you follow a simple set of rules with your camcorder battery, you can extend its life span quite dramatically, and ensure you get the maximum time each use. The following steps all assist in doing this:

• Storage
  Many types of batteries discharge during any extended storage period and this will also result in a lack of performance. It is advisable to give your camcorder battery a workout every few weeks to extend its life. Should you not exercise your camcorder battery for a long period, you should follow the procedure for breaking in your batteries again.
   
• Break in New Batteries
  When you first buy a camcorder or a new battery, you need to break in the battery. This is done by fully charging, then fully discharging, the battery a number of times. A good tip is to always leave the battery in the charger overnight before its first use.
   
• Always completely discharge every few weeks
  If you camcorder battery is always charged when there is a small amount of charge left, the battery will "forget" that it can use all of the space available to it. This will result in far shorter usage times of the battery. To prevent this, ensure you give your battery a complete discharge and recharge every few weeks.
   
• Keep them clean
  It is a good idea to keep your batteries clean at all times. If the battery contacts become dirty, you can clean them with a cotton bud and alcohol. Be sure to blow off all dirt/sand particles first to avoid scratching.
   

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