Sony HDR-FX1E Using an outside power source, Step 3: Turning the power on, PRECAUTION, To turn off the power, While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch

•The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following conditions.

–The battery pack is not attached correctly.

–The battery pack is damaged.

–The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.)

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder.

PRECAUTION

Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

Connect your camcorder as shown in “Step 2: Charging the battery pack” (p. 11).

Step 3: Turning the power on

You need to set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to record or play back pictures.

When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).

While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch.

The power turns on.

•CAMERA: To record pictures.

•VCR: To play or edit pictures.

To turn off the power

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

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