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. 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.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times ( 117).

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Slide the battery compartment

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cover away from the lens and open

 

 

 

it.

 

2

Insert the battery pack all the way

 

 

into the compartment and press

 

 

gently until it clicks.

 

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