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Step 1 Preparing the power source
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.
When you use the AC Adaptor
Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble
occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut
off the power.
Note on the CHG lamp
The CHG lamp flashes in the following cases:
– The battery pack is not properly installed.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack
Full charge
NP-FM30 (supplied)
145
NP-FM50
150
NP-QM71/QM71D
260
NP-QM91/QM91D
360
Approximate minutes at 25
°
C (77
°
F) to charge an empty battery pack.
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.
Recording time
Recording with
Recording with
Battery pack
the viewfinder
the LCD screen
Continuous
Typical*
Continuous
Typical*
NP-FM30 (supplied)
125
65
90
45
NP-FM50
200
105
150
75
NP-QM71/QM71D
485
255
365
190
NP-QM91/QM91D
725
380
550
290
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
