Charging the battery22Getting StartedAvailable charging and running time for the batteryBattery type BP125ACharging time Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 130 min.Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min.Video resolution Full HD HDContinuous recording time Approx. 105 min. Approx. 120 min.Playback time Approx. 140 min. Approx. 160 min.Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery.Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions.•••Continuous Recording (without zoom)The continuous recording time above shows the available recordingtime when you record without using any other function after recordingstarts. The battery may discharge 2-3 times faster than this referenceif you use the recording start/stop, the zoom, and the playbackfunctions. Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that theactual recording time is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the times listed above.Using an AC power sourceWe recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power thecamcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playingthe camcorder indoors. The connection is the same as that forbattery charging. ¬page 20The charging time will vary depending on the charge remaining in thebattery.Depending on your PC specifications, the charging time can beprolonged.The battery is charged over 95% after about 2 hours, and theindicator color changes to green. It takes about 2 hours and 40minutes for the battery to charge 100%.The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use yourcamcorder in low temperatures.We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the ArtTime Lapse function.•••••
