Sony HVR-Z1E User Manual

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While pressing the battery back down, 
slide it in the direction of the arrow.
The charge lamp lights up and charging 
starts.
When the battery was successfully 
charged
The battery mark on the display window will 
light up in the shape of a full battery (
) that 
indicates that the battery has been sufficiently 
charged for use.
If you continue charging until the CHARGE 
lamp turns off and FULL appears on the display 
window, the battery has now been fully charged 
and can be used for a little longer period.
Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/
charger.
To attach the battery pack to the 
camcorder
Press the battery pack and slide it down.
To remove the battery pack
1
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2
Press BATT RELEASE and slide the 
battery pack up.
To check the remaining battery – Battery 
Info
You can check the battery’s current charge level 
and its current remaining recording time when 
the power is turned off. The remaining 
recording time in the selected recording format 
appears.
1
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2
Open the LCD panel and adjust the 
angle.
3
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for about 
7 seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about 
20 seconds.
Battery charge level: Displays 
approximate remaining amount of 
power left in the battery pack.
Possible recording time using the LCD 
panel.
BATTERY INFO
50%
0%
100%
BATTERY  CHARGE  LEVEL
REC  T I ME  AVA I LABLE
LCD   SCREEN:
V I EWF I NDER:
1 0 5  
min
1 1 5  
min