The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
CHG (charge) lamp
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor
DC plug
DC IN jack
Power cord
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
You can charge the battery pack on a trip, even if you have not brought the Handycam Station along. With the v mark on the DC plug facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder as shown in the illustration.
After charging the battery
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged (full charge). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
To remove the battery pack
BATT 
(battery release) lever
1Set the POWER switch to (CHG)OFF.
2Slide the BATT 
(battery release) lever in the direction of the arrow as
shown in the illustration and remove the battery pack.
bWhen you store your camcorder
Attach the battery terminal cover to protect the battery terminals of your camcorder. If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, store your camcorder and the battery pack after having used the battery pack up on your camcorder. Refer to page 100 for details about storage of the battery pack.
bNote
•While removing the battery pack, hold down the battery pack lightly with your hand not to let the battery pack fall.
To check the remaining battery – Battery Info
DISPLAY/
BATT INFO
POWER switch
You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current possible recording time while charging the battery or when the POWER switch is turned off.
1Set the POWER switch to (CHG)OFF.
2Open the LCD panel.
3Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for about 7 seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds.
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14Getting started