When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor willoverride the USB.You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to power thecamcorder.USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC.If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer.••••getting startedCHARGING THE BATTERYYou can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.PRECHECK!Insert the battery into the camcorder. page 17To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable.••Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.The charging (CHG) indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged,the charging (CHG) indicator turns green.•Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the ACpower supply to the camcorder.To charge the batteryUsing the AC power adaptorConnect the AC power adaptor to the camcorderproperly, and then plug the AC Power adaptor in thewall outlet.Using the USB cableConnect the USB cable to the camcorder properly,and then connect the other end to a USB port of aPC.18