Getting started

CHARGING THE BATTERY

You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.

•Insert the battery into the camcorder. page 22

•To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable.

To charge the battery

Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.

•The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green.

Using the AC power adaptor
Using the USB cable

Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly, and then connect the other end to a USB port of a PC.

Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly, and then plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet.

Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder.

•When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB.

•You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.

•USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC.

•If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer.

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