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Step 1: Charging the Battery Pack
Step 1: Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
The first time you use the camcorder, charge the battery pack.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer
to
Recording and Playback Times
(
;
162).
1 Connect the power cord to the compact power
adapter.
2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
3 Connect the compact power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
4 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the
arrow and open the battery compartment cover.
5 Insert the battery pack all the way into the
compartment as shown in the illustration.
• Push it all the way in until the battery release latch
secures it in place.
6 Close the battery compartment cover.
• Push the cover until you hear a click. Do not force the
cover closed if the battery pack is not correctly
inserted.
7 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned
off.
• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG
indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder.
After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn
on in red (battery pack charging). The red POWER/
CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully
charged.
• If the indicator flashes, refer to
Troubleshooting
(
;
142).
햲
햴
햳
DC IN terminal
햳
햲
POWER/CHG
(battery pack
charging)
indicator
