How To Make A Camcorder Battery Keep A Charge

Few things are more frustrating than having a dead battery when it's time to take a photo or record a video. Samsung has created its camcorders with a rechargeable battery pack, which is designed to last longer than regular batteries and keeps you from spending a lot of money on replacement batteries. Samsung's camcorders also include a charging jack on the camcorder so that the battery can be charged without removing it from the camcorder.
Use the viewfinder on the camcorder instead of using the LCD screen. Using the LCD screen can shorten the amount of life that you can get out of your battery. Using the viewfinder may be a bit cumbersome, but it will allow you more time to video.
Turn off your camcorder when you are not using it. Every few minutes that the camcorder is off in between making a video, the battery charge can be saved. Be sure to turn the camcorder to the "Off" position each time you take a break from recording.
Charge your camcorder before leaving for your destination. Check the battery level in advance to make sure that the battery charge is at a 100 percent. If you do not use the camcorder for a long time, the battery can lose its charge. To preserve the battery life, it is best to remove the battery from the camcorder before storing it.
Minimize the use of some of the features on your camcorder when making a video. This will make your camcorder battery keep the charge longer. Some features such as zooming in and out can decrease the battery charge.
Place the battery pack into the battery pack attachment platform and push the battery into place. The battery attachment platform is located in the area that the LCD covers when it's closed. When you hear a clicking sound, the battery is in place.
Plug the AC adapter into the wall and allow the camcorder to charge. When the indicator light--located to the right of the power button--turns green, your camcorder is fully charged.
Disconnect the camcorder from the AC power adapter once the charging indicator light stops blinking and stays on. This means that the camcorder is at or very near a 100 percent charge. Do not disconnect the battery pack; otherwise your camcorder will not turn on or operate.
Connect the AC power adapter into either a wall outlet or an available outlet in a surge protector. Connect the other end of the power adapter cord into the "DC in" jack on your Samsung camcorder. The charging indicator will begin to blink. The indicator is located above the "DC In" jack.
Allow the battery to charge. While the phone is charging, the battery icon will change from a battery with one bar, to a battery with two bars, to a battery with three bars and then start all over. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon will display a battery with three bars. Once this is displayed, unplug the adapter from the electrical outlet and from the phone.
Limit the amount of time that you keep the camcorder charged. Overcharging the camcorder can affect the battery life. Most camcorder will alert you when the battery is completely charged.