Preparing Your Camcorder for Use
Install lithium battery
Your digital camcorder needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in the packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below:
1.Push the black battery cover lever up for the battery door to spring open.
2.Insert the battery in the battery compartment with the correct polarity facing up.
3.Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting firmly and secure.
4.Before closing the battery door, be sure that the rubber seal on the battery door is clean and smooth.
5.Close the battery door and hear a click as it locks into place.
6.On powering on your camcorder the battery icon will appear on the top left of the LCD screen.
Note:
1.In order to charge your lithium battery, make sure the battery is inserted correctly and then connect your camcorder to a running PC with the USB cable provided, or use the AC charger provided in the package. The red LED will light up indicating that your camcorder is in charging mode. The
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