Canon ZR Instruction Manual

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AdditionalInformation61ENotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording timesBattery pack BP-608Time needed forfull recharge 1 hr. 30 min.Maximumrecording time 50 min.• These times vary — the safest policyis always to have two or three timesas many battery packs as you thinkyou will need.• You will get more recording time ifyou turn the camera off betweenshots, instead of leaving it in recordpause mode.The indicator in the display shows youapproximately how much charge thebattery pack has left (when a batterypack is directly attached to the camera):Notes:• “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK”appears in the display for 4 secondswhen the power is completelyexhausted. The empty battery markthen appears and starts to flash. Thepower indicator light also flashes.• The indicator is not constant —different levels will be shown whenyou subject the battery pack andcamcorder to different conditions.• When using the camcorder in coldareas such as ski slopes, the ksymbol starts blinking sooner than inwarm temperatures.How much power is left?When to rechargeYou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike aconventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However,as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge itthe same day you plan to use it, or the day before.• Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use thebattery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50°and 86°F (10° to 30°C).• If the battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual, it hasreached the end of its life and must be replaced.↓↓↓↓100%75%50%25%0%↓CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK