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.
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BATT.
switch
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.
CHARGE
indicator
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a
power
I
outlet.
S 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 connectedI the power
of
the
battery pack will not be consumed.
Preparations
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