Charging the battery

getting started

PRECHECK!

•Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder.

•Use the AC adaptor supplied with the camcorder or the built-in USB jack.

1.Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder.

2.Charge the battery using the adaptor or USB.

•The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green. page 17

	Connect the AC power
Using the	adaptor to the camcorder
AC power	properly and plug the AC
adaptor	Power adaptor in the wall
	outlet.

	Connect the built-in USB
Using the	jack of the camcorder to the
Using the	USB jack of a PC.
built-in USB	• Use the USB cable (not
jack	supplied) according to
	the environment the PC is
	used in.

Using the AC power adaptor

Using the built-in USB jack

Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder.

• When charging, if both the built-in USB jack and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB.

16• Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button.

HMX-U20SP/MEA, HMX-U20RP/XTL, HMX-U20RP/EDC, HMX-U20SP/EDC, HMX-U20SP/XER specifications

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