Battery Pack Charging Times
Approximate charging times for the LP-E6N battery pack included with the camcorder are shown in the table below.
The charging times given in the following table may vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter | Battery Charger LC-E6 (sold separately) | |
Charging Times | Approx. 4 hr. | Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. |
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
The first time you use the camcorder, charge the battery pack.
1. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.
2. Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment cover (). Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as shown in the illustration (
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3. Close the battery compartment cover.
Push the cover until you hear a click. Do not force the cover closed if the battery pack is not correctly inserted.
4. Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.
Caution
If the indicator flashes, refer to 'Indicators and Onscreen Displays' in 'Troubleshooting' in the camcorder’s instruction manual.
5. The red POWER/ CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.
6. Disconnect the compact power adapter in the order shown in the illustration.
Caution
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After turning off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green power/charge indicator goes out.
Caution