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3. Preparations before Use
3.1 Battery Installation
Install the battery by following the steps:
Open the battery cover by sliding it downwards.
Place the battery into the compartment.
Ensure the metal contacts of the battery are in the same orientation as the
battery contacts in the battery compartment.
Charge the battery before use. (See “ Charge Battery” section for details)
Do not remove the battery when the video camera is in use.
3.2 Use external power supply
Connect the connector of the AC adapter to the USB connector on the
camera.
Press the Power switch to turn on the camera, and it will work as it does with a
battery.
Battery charging: place the battery to be recharged into the camera. Connect
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