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 pages 123-124.

DCIN terminal

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

CHG (charge) indicator

4Attach 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.

5Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off

(the indicator is off).

The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

If the indicator flashes quickly,

refer to Troubleshooting ( 101).

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