Sony Handycam CCD-FX420 Operation Manual page 7

1 Align the flat side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder.
2 Make sure that the arrow on the battery pack is close to the top of the camcorder.
3 Push down and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Notes
¢ Make sure the battery is securely installed so that it does not fall off. If the battery is not
installed properly, the camcorder will not record accurately.
¢ You can use the AC power adaptor as a power source when recording indoors.
Removing the battery pack
Slide the BATT switch in the direction of the arrow, and at the same time, slide out the
battery pack to the left.
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Battery life and remaining capacity
A fully charged battery pack lasts for:
Type of battery pack NP-55 NP-77H/ NP-77
(supplied) | NP-77HD
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(approx. minutes, continuous recording when used indoors)
To check the remaining battery capacity, set the POWER switch to CAMERA, set the
STANDBY switch up and press TAPE/BATT CHECK.
Battery life
TAPE/BATT CHECK indicator
The decreasing black bar indicates decreasing
battery power. After the black bar disappears the
{X] indicator will appear and blink and a red | {a
lamp will also blink in the viewfinder. When they ee
blink rapidly, replace the battery pack.
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Notes The battery life indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of
the NP-77HD battery pack.
Charge the battery pack when the black bar of the battery life indicator decreases quickly.
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