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3. GETTING STARTED
The camera is powered by two sources of electricity: its own internal battery, and an external battery. The internal power
supply is a lithium-based rechargeable battery installed inside the camera. To optimize internal power supply life during first
operation, power on the LF10 camera for at least 45 minutes. When the internal battery needs to be recharged, the
camera will prompt the following message: Please keep the camera on. Before every use, make sure that the external battery
and its accessories are in good condition. The charge of the external battery may be low due to storage time at the supplier
and/or goods transport regulations. To ensure long battery lifetime, fully charge the batteries before their first use.
3.1 Charging
The main power source of the LF10 is an external battery: either the RRC2040 battery, or the Tracer. The batteries should
be charged fully before operating the device. Please note that the batteries should also be fully recharged before placing
them in storage.
3.1.1 Charging the RRC2040 battery
Before using the batteries, remember to charge them first. Fully recharging a completely discharged RRC2040 battery
usually takes about 2 to 3 hours. Please note that the battery should be charged at ambient temperatures between 0°C
and +40°C (32°F and 104°F). A new RRC2040 battery used under optimum environmental conditions yields up to 2.5
hours of usage.
The RRC2040 batteries and charger come delivered with the LF10. Only use the battery charger supplied with the LF10.
Please follow these instructions to charge the batteries:
1. Plug the DC barrel connector of the power supply unit into the RRC charger.
2. Plug the charger's power supply cable into the wall socket-outlet.
3. Ensure that the connectors of the battery and the charger bay are properly aligned when inserting the battery.
When inserted correctly, the battery sits firmly and straight. The charger light starts blinking when the battery is
properly connected.
When the battery starts charging, the charger light turns orange. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns
green. You can see how much the battery has charged by pressing the charge gauge. If the external battery needs to
becharged, the camera will prompt the following message: Low battery.
Color of the charging status LED Explanation
Off Not powered or no battery
Green Ready
Yellow Charging
Red Malfunction / temperature limits exceeded
Flashing/Changing Setting up
Number of LEDs on State of charge [%]
4 100-76
3 51-75
2 26-50
1 10-25
1 (flashing) <10
Charge gauge
The front side of the RRC2040 battery holds the
battery connectors, while the top side of the
battery holds the charge gauge button and the
battery charge display. To check the battery's
state of charge, press the charge gauge button
(Item 2 in Image 4) and the battery charge LEDs
will display will the charge percentage.
- NOTE: The LF10 camera is not intended to be used while the batteries are charging. Charge the battery only
when they are disconnected from the camera! -
- NOTE: Charge the batteries at temperatures between 0 °C and +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). -
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