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, 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 (0196).

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3

Connect the compact power

 

 

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN

 

 

terminal.

DC IN

4

Attach the battery pack to the

terminal

 

camcorder.

 

Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place.

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