Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

Getting 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.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on page 79.

BATT. switch

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks.

CHARGE indicator

DC IN terminal

3Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.

When the compact power adapter is connected, the power of the battery pack will not be consumed.

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Canon DC311, 310, DC301 instruction manual Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack

DC301, DC311, 310 specifications

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