Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.
Battery Level Indicator Display
in Viewfinder
Note: If the battery level display does not appear, press DISPLAY.
•When 
appears, the battery is fully charged.
Notes: When recording using the recharge- able battery, the battery level indicator flashes to warn you of low battery power even if you do not have the battery level indicator displayed.
•As the power is used 
and 
appear.
•When the battery power is almost
gone, 
flashes in the viewfinder. Recharge the battery or use the adapter/ charger before continuing to use the camcorder. Set the CAMERA/OFF/ VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery.
The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder.
The battery level indicator has no meaning when you use the adapter/charger or optional car cord to power the camcorder.
Cautions: When a battery reaches empty during use, the camcorder turns off. The battery should still have enough reserve power to eject the cassette when you press STOP/EJECT.
If the camcorder does not eject the cassette when you press STOP/EJECT, do not force the cassette door open. This will damage your camcorder.
Before attempting to eject the cassette, power the camcorder with the adapter/ charger or recharge the battery.
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