This chapter describes
basic operations,
such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder_
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the
compact
power adapter. Charge the
battery pack before use.
For approximate
charging times and
recording/playback
times with a full
battery pack, refer to the tables on
pages 123-124.
DO IN terminal
®
1 Connect the power cord to the
compact
power adapter.
2 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
3
4
5
Connect the compact
power
adapter
to the camcorder'a
DC IN
terminal.
CHG (charge)
ir_dicator
,
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Attach the battery
pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment
unit and slide it
up until it clicks in place.
Charging will start when the
camcorder
is turned
off
(the _
indicator
is off}.
The CHG (charge) indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
If the indicator flashes quickly,
refer to Troubleshooting
(C_ 101).
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