.page 18 Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor with the camcorder properly and plug the AC Power adaptor to the wall outlet. Using the USB cable Connect the USB cable with the camcorder properly and connect the other end to a USB port of a PC. • Charging the battery pack in a low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge (green indicator will not turn on). Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder. Fully charge the battery pack before use. When using the AC power supply, place it close to the wall outlet. If there is a malfunction during use of the camcorder, separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet. Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space, such as between furnishings. • • • • • For recording indoors with available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack. It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 10°C ~ 30°C. For charging, connecting both USB cable and AC power adaptor simultaneously will have the same effect as using the AC power adaptor only. Even with the power is switched on, battery pack will still charge with the AC power adaptor or USB cable. But you need more charging time when the power is on. It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging. • • • • CAUTION Connecting the AC power adaptor ............ ............ Connecting the USB cable ............ ............ English_17 preparation Charging indicator Tips for battery identification . The colour of the LED indicates the charging status. • If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green. • While the battery is being charged, the charge indicator lights orange. • If an error occurs while the battery is being charged, the charge indicator blinks orange. Charging (CHG) lamp The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state. Charging state Charge Charging Fully Charged LED Colour (Orange) (Green) • If there is no operation for more than 5 minutes when the LCD screen is closed, the charging lamp blink green to indicate the camcorder is powered on. (uses the battery as main power and make sure the "Auto Power Off" set on "off") 18_English Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. Battery Level Indicator State Message - - - - - - -(flickers): The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds. "Low battery" 0:00:00 [245Min] STBY Fully charged 20%~40% used 40%~60% used 60%~80% used 80%~99% used Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible. • Before using the camcorder, charge the battery. • Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time. English_19 preparation Charging, recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) • For your reference, the approximate time with fully charged battery pack: Battery type IA-BH130LB Charging time Using a AC power adaptor approx. 2 hr. Using a USB cable approx. 4 hr. Video resolution 720 x 576 (50i) 640 x 480 (25p) TV Super Fine ( ) TV Fine ( ) TV Normal ( ) Web Fine ( ) Web Normal ( ) Mode Continuous recording time approx. 160min. Playback time approx. 180min. -The time is only for reference. Figures shown above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may differ according to user and condition. -We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC Function. Continuous Recording (without zoom) The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording started. When actually recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference since the record start/stop and zoom functions are being operated, and playback is performed. Prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder. Note that the battery pack discharges faster in a cold environment. The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level. 20_English About the battery pack • Benefits of the battery pack: The battery pack is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged in any environment that is between 50°F ~ 86°F (10°C ~ 30°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 0°C (32°F)), its usage time is reduced and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or any other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder. • The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). As the environmental temperature and cond...
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