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Getting started
US
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your
camcorder.
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
1
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the
viewfinder.
2
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG (flash/charge)
lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
4
When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack of your camcorder.
Tips
See page 103 on recording and playing time.
When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the
remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FV50(supplied) 155
NP-FV70 195
NP-FV100 390
Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F).
10
C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended.