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Getting started
CHARGING THE BATTERY
You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
Insert the battery into the camcorder.
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To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
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Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
The charging indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator turns green.
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Using the AC power adaptor
Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly, and then
plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet.
Using the USB cable
Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly, and then
connect the other end to a USB port of a PC.
Please make sure that there are no foreign substances on plug and in the socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder.
Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the AC power adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data.
Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs
while using your camcorder.
Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use it, such as between a wall and a piece of furniture.
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When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB.
You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the AC power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.
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.
Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire.
You can use the AC power adaptor around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your
distributor.
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