Getting Started; Step 1: Charging The Battery Pack - Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 Operating Manual

Getting started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

Battery pack
You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your
camcorder.
You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
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1
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
2
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Be sure that the  mark on the DC plug is facing down.
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery pack is fully charged.
4
When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack of your camcorder.
See page 50 on charging, recording and playing time.
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CHG lamp
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
DC plug
DC IN jack
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)