17
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
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
pages 111-112.
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment unit and slide it
up until it clicks in place.
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.
• If the indicator flashes quickly,
refer to Troubleshooting ( 94).
Getting Started
CHG (charge)
indicator
DC IN terminal
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