Getting to know the camcorder
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Charge the battery before using the camcorder.
Use only the provided battery and AC adaptor.
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1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder.
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2. Insert the battery into the camcorder. page 18
3. 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
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Using the
AC power
adaptor
Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly,
and then plug the AC power adaptor into the wall outlet.
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.
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Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the
battery may not charge fully (green indicator will not turn on).
Please make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug
or in the socket when you connect the AC power supply to the
camcorder.
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.
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When recording indoors with a wall outlet available, it is convenient to use
the AC power supply instead of the battery.
We recommend you charge the battery in a place with an ambient
temperature between 50˚F and 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. We recommend you keep the camcorder
turned off while it charges.
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Connecting the USB cable

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Connecting the AC power adaptor

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