Before using13LSQT1284ª Connecting to the AC outlet1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptorand the AC Jack.2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC adaptor.3 Connect the DC Cable to this unit.≥Do not use the power cord for other equipmentsince the power cord is exclusively designed forthis Camcorder. Do not use the power cord fromother equipment for this Camcorder.ª Inserting the batteryPush the battery against the battery holder andslide it until it clicks.ª Removing the batteryWhile sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide thebattery to remove it.≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the Modedial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off.≥Do not heat or expose to flame.≥Do not leave a battery pack in an automobileexposed to direct sunlight for a long period oftime with doors and windows closed.Charging time and recordable timeThe times shown in the tables below are for whenthe temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidityis 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will becomelonger.A Charging timeB Maximum continuously recordable timeC Actual recordable time(The actual recordable time refers to therecordable time on tape when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, movingthe zoom lever etc.)≥The charging time and recordable time shown inthe table are approximations. The times indicatethe recordable time when the viewfinder is used.The times in parentheses indicate therecordable time when the LCD monitor is used.≥We recommend the Battery Pack VW-VBG130,VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 for long recordingtime (2 hours or more for continuous recording,1 hour or more for actual recording).≥The actual time may become shorter than this.The recordable time shown in the table areapproximations. The recordable time willbecome shorter in the following cases:≥When you use both the viewfinder and theLCD monitor simultaneously while rotating theLCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.123BATTERYSuppliedbattery(7.2 V/640 mAh)A 1 h 40 minB 1 h 45 min(1 h 30 min)C 55 min(45 min)VW-VBG130(7.2 V/1320 mAh)A 2 h 35 minB 3 h(2 h 40 min)C 1 h 35 min(1 h 20 min)VW-VBG260(7.2 V/2640 mAh)A 4 h 40 minB 6 h 5 min(5 h 20 min)C 3 h 10 min(2 h 45 min)VW-VBG6(7.2 V/5800 mAh)A 9 h 25 minB 14 h 5 min(12 h 15 min)C 7 h 25 min(6 h 25 min)