19
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
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.
For approximate charging times and
recording/playback times with a full
battery pack, refer to the tables on
page 93.
1
Turn off the camcorder.
2
Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack lightly and
slide it up until it clicks.
3
Plug the compact power adapter
into a power outlet.
4
Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
• The 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
Getting Started
Remove the battery
terminal cover before
attaching the battery
BATT. switch
CHARGE
indicator
DC IN
terminal
CO
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