Preparing the Power Supply

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

 

When the camcorder is turned on, you can check the remaining battery charge by looking at any recording/

 

playback screen or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A144). When the camcorder is turned off, use one

 

of the following methods to check the approximate remaining battery charge of a battery compatible with

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Intelligent System.

 

Press the CHECK button on the battery pack. An indicator will light for

 

approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery

 

 

 

 

 

charge.

 

0-25%

26-50%

CHECK button

 

51-75%

76-100%

0 100%

Battery charge indicator

Press the BATT. INFO button to display the approximate remaining battery charge for about 5 seconds. Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be displayed.

NOTES

•The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately in the various recording/playback screens.

•Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. You can check the battery life on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A144) or the battery information screen (press the BATT. INFO button while the camcorder is turned off). Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it will give you a more accurate reading.

• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.