Canon DC420 DC410/DC420 Instruction Manual - Page 18

Preparations

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Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 87-88. DC IN terminal CHARGE indicator (red) 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks. 5 Charging will start when the switch is turned to (CHARGE). The red CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator goes out when charging is completed. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 18 • Preparations

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Preparations
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the
compact power adapter. Charge the
battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and
recording/playback times with a full
battery pack, refer to the tables on
pages 87-88.
1
Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
2
Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
3
Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
4
Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack lightly and
slide it up until it clicks.
5
Charging will start when the
switch is turned to
(CHARGE).
The red CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator goes out when
charging is completed.
Getting Started
DC IN terminal
CHARGE
indicator
(red)