Cannon DC 310 User Manual

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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 
page 82.
1
Turn off the camcorder.
2
Attach the battery pack to the 
camcorder.
Press the battery pack lightly and 
slide it up 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 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, the power of the 
battery pack will not be consumed.
Getting Started
BATT. switch
CHARGE
indicator
DC IN terminal
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