21Preparing the Power SupplyRemoving the Battery Pack1 Set the Q switch to OFF.2 Holding down the BATTERY RELEASE button, slide thebattery pack up and then pull it out.Checking the Remaining Battery ChargeWhen the camcorder is turned on, you can check the approximate remaining battery usage time (in minutes) bylooking at any recording/playback screen or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 201). You can alsocheck the approximate charge level on the battery pack itself.Press the CHECK button on the battery pack. Anindicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and showthe approximate remaining battery charge.0-25%26-50%51-75%76-100%Using a Power OutletYou can also power the camcorder directly from a power outlet using the supplied CA-CP200 L Compact PowerAdapter. While the camcorder is powered using a power outlet, you can replace the battery pack even when thecamcorder is turned on.1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapterand plug it into a power outlet.2 Connect the compact power adapter’s DC plug to theDC IN terminal on the camcorder.IMPORTANT• Make sure to turn off the camcorder before connecting ordisconnecting the compact power adapter.• When using the compact power adapter, do not fix itpermanently to one place as this may cause a malfunction.CHECK buttonBattery chargeindicatorDC INterminalCompact power adapter
