Getting Started; Charging The Battery Pack - Canon VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual

Getti.ng Started
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.
1
Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
2
Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
3
Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder's DC IN terminal.
Remove the battery
terminal cover
before attaching the
battery pack
4
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.
S
Charging will start when the
camcorder is turned off.
• The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will go out when
the battery pack is fully charged.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
ONCE THE BAnERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED
1
Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2
Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
To
REMOVE THE BAnERY PACK
Slide
[BATTERY RELEASE]
in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down. Slide the battery pack
down and then pull it out.
• You may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in
temperatures between 10°C and 30 °C (50 OF
and 86
OF).
Outside the temperature range of
o
°C to 40°C (32 OF to 104 OF), the charging will
not start.
• Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN
terminal or to the compact power adapter any
electrical equipment that is not expressly
recommended for use with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied