Friday, July 30, 2010

Canon Zr600 Battery Charger Tips

Charge your camcorder battery with the Canon ZR 600.


The Canon ZR600 battery charger works with most Canon camcorder and digital camera batteries. The charger is 3.25 inches tall, 1.75 inches wide and 1.5 inches thick. The charger monitors temperature to keep the battery from overheating. Power adapters for your car's cigarette lighter are available for the charger.


Charge Cycle


To get your battery to perform at full capacity, you must fully change and discharge it three to five times. Set your battery in the Canon charger until it is fully charged then set your battery in the camcorder. Turn your camera on and use it until the battery dies. Slide the battery back into the ZR600 charger.


Voltage Threshold


The ZR600 battery charger utilizes 7.4 volts. If you lose the AC adapter of your battery charger, you must replace it with a charger of the same voltage or a lower voltage. If you attempt to use a plug with a higher voltage you can destroy your battery.


First Charge


Typically, the first time you plug your battery into the ZR600 charger, the charger will inappropriately read "fully charged" after about 15 minutes. To charge the battery fully, remove it from the ZR600 charger and slide it back into the charger. Typically, a full charge takes between two and four hours.


Storage


Store your battery and ZR600 charger in a cool, dry place, such as a closet that does not receive direct sunlight. Remove the AC adapter from the battery during storage and avoid twisting the cord. Twisting the cord can damage the wires inside the cord.


Charger Input


The charger works with electrical outlets between 100 and 240 Volts. This covers the majority of electrical outlets in the United States. If you wish to use the Canon battery charger in a foreign country, you must use an appropriate power adapter.







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