Charging The Battery - Samsung SMX-F40SP User Manual

Charging the battery

You can charge the battery using the AC power
adaptor or USB cable.
PRECHECK!
• Charge the battery pack before using the camcorder.
• Use only the provided battery pack and AC power adaptor.
1. Press the Power (
camcorder. page 23
2. Insert the battery in the camcorder.
page 18
3. Open the connector cover of the unit.
4. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or
USB cable.
• The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging
starts. When the battery is fully charged, the
charging (CHG) lamp turns green. page 20
Connect the AC power adaptor
Using the AC to the camcorder properly and
power adaptor plug the AC power adaptor in
the wall outlet.
Connect the USB cable to the
Using the USB
camcorder properly and connect the
cable
other end to a USB port of a PC.
• Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge (green indicator will not
turn on).
• Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC
power supply to the camcorder.
• Fully charge the battery pack before use.
• When using the AC power supply, place it close to the wall outlet. If you experience a malfunction while using
the camcorder, separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet.
• Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space, such as between furnishings.
• When recording indoors with an available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of
the battery pack.
• It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 50˚F~86˚F(10°C ~ 30°C).
• When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will
override the USB.
• If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed.
It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging.
) button to turn off the
Connecting the AC power adaptor
Connecting the USB cable
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Yes
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