Canon ZR960 Camcorder User Manual


 
54 • Additional Information
Battery Pack
Attach the terminal cover whenever a
battery pack is not in use. Contact
with metallic objects may cause a
short circuit and damage the battery
pack.
Dirty terminals may cause a poor
contact between the battery pack
and the camcorder. Wipe the
terminals with a soft cloth.
Long-term storage
Store battery packs in a dry place at
temperatures no higher than 30
°C
(86
°F).
To extend the battery life of the
battery pack, discharge it completely
before storing it.
Charge and discharge all your battery
packs fully at least once a year.
About the battery terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-
shaped hole. This is useful when you
wish to differentiate between charged
and uncharged battery packs.
Back side of the battery pack
Terminal cover attached
Cassette
Rewind tapes after use. A slack or
damaged tape may cause video
problems and/or audio distortions
during playback.
Return cassettes to the case and
store them upright. Rewind tapes
from time to time if they are stored for
a long time.
Do not leave the cassette in the
camcorder after use.
Do not use spliced tapes or
nonstandard cassettes as they may
damage the camcorder.
Do not use tapes that have been
jammed as video heads may become
dirty.
Do not insert anything into the small
holes of the cassette, or cover them
with cellophane tape.
Handle cassettes with care. Do not
drop or subject them to severe
impact as this may damage the
cassettes.
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
Keep it away from fire (or it might
explode).
Do not expose the battery pack to
temperature higher than 60 °C
(140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater
or inside a car in hot weather.
Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.
Do not get it wet.
Charged Uncharged
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