Check Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator)
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Battery Level Indicator
Display in Viewfinder
When DISPLAY is pressed, the battery
level indicator ( ,_m ) appears in the
camcorder's viewfinder to show how
much battery power is left in the
rechargeable battery.
This indicator is not recorded on the tape.
• When the battery is fully charged, the
display shows ,sam
• After a while, only m appears.
• When the battery reaches the empty
level, _ will start flashing.
Recharge the battery or attach the
adapter/charger before continuing to
use the camcorder.
Notes: The battery level indicator has no
meaning when you power the camcorder with
the adapter/charger or optional car cord.
When a rechargeable battery is used to power
the camcorder, I flashes even if
DISPLAY is not pressed to warn you that the
battery power level is low.
Before attempting to eject the cassette, power your camcorder with the
adapter/charger or recharge the battery.
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