Canon DC420 - Manual (Page 18)

18 • 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)