Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, 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 or if you have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time, 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 the tables on page 168.

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

ON/OFF (CHG)

DC IN terminal

(charge) indicator

2 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet.3Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

When connecting the compact power adapter’s cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable’s

connector and on the camcorder’s terminal ().
Preparations Š 19