10
4
Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
5
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the camcorder
and the DC plug.
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from the wall socket by making the
same connections as you do when charging
the battery pack. The battery pack will not
lose its charge in this case.
To remove the battery pack
1
Slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG). Hold down the
V
BATT(battery) release lever with one
hand.
2
Remove the battery in the direction of
the arrow with the other hand.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 63).
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
CHG (charge) lamp
Battery pack
Charging time
NP-FP30 (supplied)
115
NP-FP50
125
NP-FP71
170
NP-FP90
220
NP-FH50
135
NP-FH70
170
NP-FH100
390
2
1
POWER switch
V
BATT (battery)
release lever
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)