The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

CHG

CHG (charge) lamp

After charging the battery

The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

To remove the battery pack

BATT (battery)

POWER switch

release button

 

Battery pack

1Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

2Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down.

bNote

If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 129 about storage of the battery pack.

To check the remaining battery – Battery Info

DSPL/BATT INFO

 

Getting

POWER switch

started

 

You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off.

1Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

2Open the LCD panel.

3Press DSPL/BATT INFO.

The battery information appears for about 7 seconds.

Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds.

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

0%

50%

100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN: 76 min

VIEWFINDER: 90 min

ABattery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the battery pack.

BApproximate possible recording time using the LCD panel.

CApproximate possible recording time using the viewfinder.

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