Sony Handycam DCR-HC30E Operation Manual page 17

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
After charging the battery
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
To remove the battery pack
BATT (battery)
release button
Battery pack
1
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
2
Slide the battery pack out in the direction
of the arrow while pressing the BATT
(battery) release button down.
b Note
• If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use
up the battery pack completely before storing it. See
page 129 about storage of the battery pack.
CHG
CHG (charge)
lamp
POWER switch
To check the remaining battery – Battery
Info
DSPL/BATT INFO
You can check the battery's current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned off.
1
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
2
Open the LCD panel.
3
Press DSPL/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for about 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0% 50%
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN
VIEWFINDER
A Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remaining amount of
power left in the battery pack.
B Approximate possible recording time
using the LCD panel.
C Approximate possible recording time
using the viewfinder.
POWER switch
100%
: 76 min
: 90 min
,continued
Getting started
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