Canon DC100 EN - Manual (Page 17)

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Preparations Getting Started
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power
adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the battery
in the direction of the arrow and press it
gently until it clicks.
3. Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5. Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
• The CHG. (charge) indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on when
the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery pack.
• When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its
power will not be consumed.
Once the battery is fully charged:
1. Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.
2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power
adapter.
To remove the battery pack:
Slide down to release the battery pack, and pull out
the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack
The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 165 min.
The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according to the
charging, recording or playback conditions.
BATTERY
RELEASE
switch
DC IN terminal
CHG. (charge) indicator
Remove the battery terminal cover
before attaching the battery
BATTERY RELEASE