Getting Started
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Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
1
Turn off the camcorder.
2
Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the
battery in the direction of the arrow and
press it gently until it clicks.
3
Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4
Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5
Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
• The CHG (charge) indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
O
NCE
THE
BATTERY
IS
FULLY
CHARGED
1
Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2
Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
Getting Started
BATT. switch
BATT. switch
DC IN terminal
CHG
(charge)
indicator
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