16Using a Household Power Outlet1. Turn the dial to OFF.2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder.Open the battery compartment cover and slide theDC coupler all the way into the compartment andpress gently until it clicks.3. Connect the power cord to the poweradapter.4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.5. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.6. Pass the cable through the special slot andclose battery compartment cover.7. Detach the DC coupler after use.Open the battery compartment cover, press theBATT.RELEASE latch left and pull out the DCcoupler.About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThis camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to retain the date, time and other settings. Thebuilt-in battery is recharged every time you use the camcorder. However, when you use the camcorderfor only short times or do not use it for a period of over 3 months, it will discharge completely. In thatcase, recharge the built-in battery by powering the camcorder from a power outlet and leaving it with thedial set to OFF for at least 24 hours. Disconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter when charging a battery pack. Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter away fromthe TV or the antenna cable. Do not connect to the power adapter any products not expressly recommended for use with thiscamcorder. If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator turns off and thecharging will stop. The charge indicator serves also as an indication about the charge status.0-50%: Flashes once per second50-75%: Flashes twice per secondMore than 75%: Flashes 3 times per second100%: Continuously on We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and86 °F). The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery’sinitial charge condition. In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode. U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium ion/polymer battery that powers this product isrecyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle thisbattery.
