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After charging the battery

The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is
fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack.
zTips
• You can check the remaining battery life with
the battery info function (p. 50)

To remove the battery pack

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release)
button and remove the battery pack.

To store the battery pack

If the battery pack will not be used for a
while, run down the battery and store it. See
page 108 for details on storage of the
battery pack.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
bNotes
• You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with
this camcorder.
Recording in the HDV format
Recording in the DV format
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is
closed.
*Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-F570 (supplied) 260
NP-F770 370
NP-F970 485
BATT RELEASE
(battery release) button
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-F570
(supplied)
140 70
145 70
NP-F770 295 145
305 150
NP-F970 445 220
460 230
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-F570
(supplied)
145 70
155 75
NP-F770 305 150
315 155
NP-F970 460 230
475 235
Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)