Panasonic HDC-SX5PC Charging the battery, Inserting/Removing the battery, Charging lamp

Setup

Setup

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

≥Refer to page 32 concerning batteries that can be used with this unit.

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1Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

≥Remove the DC cable beforehand.

2Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and

then securely plug it in.

≥The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. As shown in A, there is a gap.

ªCharging lamp

Lights up:

Charging

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor.

If the charging lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.

≥Battery charging time (l 32)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 32, 159).

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the performance/quality of this product.

Inserting/Removing the battery

Inserting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it.

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the Mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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