13
Getting Started
To store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not in use for a while,
run down the battery and store it. See page
108 for details on storage of the battery
pack.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you charge a fully discharged battery pack.
b Notes
• The supplied battery pack is NP-F570.
• You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with
your camcorder.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF.
• The Battery Info (p. 52) will not be correctly
displayed under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out.
You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to
obtain AC power.
1 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to
the AC Adaptor/Charger.
2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to
the wall outlet (wall socket).
3 Connect the connecting cord (DK-415)
to the AC Adaptor/Charger.
4 Set the mode switch of the AC Adaptor/
Charger to VCR/CAMERA.
5 Press the connecting part of the
connecting cord (DK-415) against the
back of your camcorder in the battery
slot and slide it down.
On the AC Adaptor/Charger
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/
Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any
metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Battery pack
Normal charge
time
Fully charge
time
NP-F570 140 200
NP-F770 250 310
NP-F970 365 425
Using an outside power source
AC Adaptor/
Charger
Power cord
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Mode
switch
Connecting
cord
DK-415
Charge
lamp
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