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Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack with the supplied power adapter before you use the camcorder for the first time and subsequently when the message “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears.

Mastering the Basics

1.Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Move the viewfinder upward.

3.Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.

Align the end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

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4.Connect the power cord to the adapter.

5.Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

6.Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

7.When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter.

8.Remove the battery pack after use.

Press the BATT. button to remove the battery.

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The battery pack may be defective when the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly.

The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.

0-50%:Flashes once every second

More than 50%: Flashes twice every second

100%:

Glows steadily

Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder.

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Canon ZR60, ZR65 MC, ZR70 MC instruction manual Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack, Remove the battery pack after use

ZR60, ZR65 MC, ZR70 MC specifications

The Canon ZR70 MC, ZR65 MC, and ZR60 are compact camcorders that marked a significant era in digital video recording. Designed for both novice and experienced videographers, these camcorders offered a blend of portability, advanced features, and user-friendly interfaces.

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