Charging the battery

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

PRECHECK!

Charge the battery pack before using the camcorder.

Use only the provided battery pack and AC power adaptor.

1.Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder. page 232.Insert the battery in the camcorder. page 183.Open the connector cover of the unit.4.Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG) lamp turns green. page 20

 

Connect the AC power adaptor
Using the ACto the camcorder properly and
power adaptorplug the AC power adaptor in

 

the wall outlet.

 

 

Using the USBConnect the USB cable to the

camcorder properly and connect the

cable

other end to a USB port of a PC.

 

 

 

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• Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge (green indicator will not turn on).

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

• Fully charge the battery pack before use.

• When using the AC power supply, place it close to the wall outlet. If you experience a malfunction while using

the camcorder, separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet.

 

• Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space, such as between furnishings.

 

• When recording indoors with an available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of

 

the battery pack.

 

• It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 50˚F~86˚F(10°C ~ 30°C).

 

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

 

override the USB.

 

• If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed.

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It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging.