14Masteringthe BasicsEAttaching and Charging the Battery PackCharge the battery pack with the supplied power adapter before you use thecamcorder for the first time and subsequently when the message “CHANGE THEBATTERY PACK” appears.1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.2. Move the viewfinder upward.3. Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder.• Remove the terminal cover of the batterypack.• Align the end of the battery pack with theline on the camcorder, press lightly and slideit in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.4. Connect the power cord to theadapter.5. Plug the power cord into a poweroutlet.6. Connect the power adapter to thecamcorder’s DC IN terminal.7. When charging is complete,disconnect the power adapter fromthe camcorder. Unplug the powercord from the power outlet anddisconnect it from the adapter.8. Remove the battery pack after use.Press the BATT. button to remove the battery.❍ The battery pack may be defective when the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly.❍ The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.0-50%: Flashes once every secondMore than 50%: Flashes twice every second100%: Glows steadily❍ Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a batterypack. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGEindicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged correctlywhen a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack andattach it back to the camcorder.qwetyrclickCHARGE indicatorDC IN terminal2_D74PAL_E(13-41) 03.1.27 7:15 PM Page 14
