Recharging the battery

Recharging

The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use. It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.

1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.

Disconnect the DC cable.

(Battery cannot be charged if DC cable is connected.)

Insert until fully in place.

2 Insert the battery.

Charging lamp [CHARGE]

Align the battery with the mark and insert fully.

Charging lamp

On: Charging in progress

Off: Charging complete

Flashing: See below

If charging lamp is flashing

Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other substances attached to the connectors on the battery or AC adapter, and ensure that the adapter has been connected correctly.

If there is dirt or dust on the connectors, disconnect the power plug from the socket before cleaning.

If the charging lamp continues to flash, there may be a fault with the battery or the AC adapter. Please consult with the place of purchase.

Charging time and available recording time (Approx.)

Battery

Voltage/

Charging

Maximum

continuous

model

capacity

time

recording time

 

 

 

VW-VBG130

7.2 V/

Approx.

Approx.

1320/1250

1 hr.

(optional)

(typ./min.)

1 hr. 30 min.

25 min.

 

mAh

 

 

 

 

VW-VBG260

7.2 V/

Approx.

Approx.

2640/2500

2 hr.

(included)

(typ./min.)

3 hr. 15 min.

50 min.

 

mAh

 

 

 

 

 

7.2 V/

Approx.

 

VW-VBG6

5800/5400

Approx.

5 hr.

(optional)

(typ./min.)

7 hr.

50 min.

 

mAh

 

 

 

 

The figures in the table above are guidelines for use in normal temperature conditions (temperature 25 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%). Charging may take longer in higher or lower temperatures.

Charging may take longer if the battery has not been in use for a long period of time.

Given here are the approximate continuous recording times when recording using the viewfinder with no connections to any external devices and with the LCD monitor closed.

Available recording time may vary according to usage conditions.

Charging times are based on charging batteries from an empty state.

Description

of parts

 

 

 

 

Preparation

 

 

 

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