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Sony DCR-HC30/HC40 User Manual

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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
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
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.
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.
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.)
POWER switch
BATT (battery) 
release button
battery pack
POWER switch
DSPL/BATT INFO
Battery pack
NP-FP50 (supplied)
125
NP-FP70
155
NP-FP90
220
BATTERY INFO
50%
0%
100%
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN
VIEWFINDER
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