Charging the Battery Pack20PreparationsCharging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Thefirst time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack iscompletely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayedaccurately.For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, referto Charging, Recording and Playback Times (0 170).1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’sDC IN terminal.4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.• Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachmentunit and slide it forward until it clicks in place.5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG)indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. Aftera moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing inred (battery pack charging). The red ON/OFF (CHG)indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting(0 155).DC IN terminalON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator2 Preparations
