Getting Started18PreparationsGetting StartedCharging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with abattery pack or directly using the compactpower adapter. Charge the battery packbefore use.1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder.• Open the LCD panel.• Slide in the connector end of thebattery in the direction of the arrow andpress it gently until it clicks.3 Connect the power cord to thecompact power adapter.4 Plug the power cord into a poweroutlet.5 Connect the compact power adapterto the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.• The CHG (charge) indicator startsflashing. The indicator will stay onwhen the charging is completed.Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actualcharging, recording or playback conditions.* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.BP-310 (Supplied) BP-315 (Optional)Standard Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*Recording (viewfinder) 75 min. 45 min. 140 min. 85 min.Recording (LCD normal) 75 min. 45 min. 135 min. 85 min.Recording (LCD bright) 70 min. 45 min. 130 min. 80 min.Playback 85 min. 160 min.Standard Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*Recording (viewfinder) 90 min. 55 min. 165 min. 95 min.Recording (LCD normal) 85 min. 50 min. 160 min. 95 min.Recording (LCD bright) 80 min. 50 min. 150 min. 90 min.Playback 95 min. 180 min.Charging Time 150 min. 230 min.HDVDVGetting StartedBATT. RELEASE switchRemove the batteryterminal coverbefore attaching thebatteryCHG (charge)indicator
