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Getting Started
Supplying Power
To use battery refresh, insert Battery on AC
Adaptor (see steps 1~2 above), then press
BATTERY REFRESH.
The REFRESH Lamp lights, then goes out when
discharge is complete. Battery charging will then
start automatically.
If BATTERY REFRESH is pressed by mistake,
remove Battery from AC Adaptor and reinsert it
for normal charging.
Note:
• Charging takes about 4 hours when Battery
Refresh is used.
• Battery will not operate in extremely high
temperatures.
Note:
• Charging takes about 50 minutes.
• While the DC Power Cable (supplied) is connected
to the AC Adaptor, the Battery cannot be charged.
• After charging 5 times, use Battery Refresh feature
as explained below.
• Battery life gradually decreases after repeated use
and recharging. If operation time becomes very
short even after a sufficient charge, discard Battery
properly (pages 10, 38).
Charge Battery Pack fully before use.
1
Plug in AC Adaptor.
POWER Lamp lights.
2
Insert Battery.
A
Align left side of Battery with left edge of
AC Adaptor.
B
Press Battery down and slide in direction
of arrow.
The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit
when charging is complete.
3
Remove Battery.
Slide Battery to the left and lift off.
Battery Refresh
This feature completely discharges
Battery before recharging begins.
Use after every 5 charges for optimum
Battery performance.
A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 1 hour of continuous use (LCD
monitor off) or about 40 minutes (LCD monitor on). Actual time may vary due to operating
conditions. Using the Built-in Light decreases operating time.
A
Lift up EVF
and
attach Battery.
a
Insert top of Battery into top of mounting
surface.
b
Press and snap into place.
B
Remove Battery.
Slide
BATTERY RELEASE
and remove
Battery.
b
A
B
a
Using the Battery Pack
POWER
Lamp
CHARGE
Lamp
1
2
3
A
(Top View)
B
Charging the Battery Pack
• We recommend using a Panasonic battery.
• We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used.
BATTERY
REFRESH
REFRESH
Lamp
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