Sony DCR-HC30 Camera Operations Guide - Page 17

Getting started After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds. battery pack 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. b Note • If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 129 about storage of the battery pack. To check the remaining battery - Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 76 min VIEWFINDER: 85 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the battery pack. B Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. C Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220 POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off. ,continued Getting started 17