14 EN GETTING STARTED

Power

1 Set the power switch to OFF.

2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

 

This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets

downward, push the battery pack slightly against

you choose the most appropriate source of

the battery pack mount.

power. Do not use provided power supply units

● If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it

with other equipment.

by sliding BATT.

3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

Charging the Battery Pack

place.

Power/Charge Lamp

4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera.

5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

 

Power Switch

(AP-V14E only)

6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The

 

 

power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to

 

indicate charging has started.

 

7 When the power/charge lamp goes out,

Lock Button

charging is finished. Unplug the power cord from

the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from

To DC connector

the camera.

 

To detach the battery pack

 

While sliding BATT., remove the battery pack.

 

Required charging time

Open the cover.

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

(ex. AP-V17E)

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-VF707U*

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-VF714U

Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

 

 

BN-VF733U

Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.

 

 

* Provided

 

BATT.

Battery Pack

Arrow

Battery Pack Mount

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GZ-MG50EK, GZ-MG20E, GZ-MG50E, GZ-MG30EK, GZ-MG30E specifications

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