Canon BP-30A Camcorder Batteries & Accessories

Charging your New Canon BP-30A Camcorder Battery Before First Use

New batteries for Canon BP-30A are shipped in a discharged condition and must be charged before use. We generally recommend an overnight charge. Rechargeable BP-30A Camcorder batteries should be cycled -fully charged and then fully discharged - two to four times initially to allow them to reach their full capacity.

Sometimes the device's charger will stop charging a new battery before it is fully charged. If this happens, remove the battery from the device and then reinsert it. The charge cycle should begin again. This may happen several times during the first battery charge. Don't worry; it's perfectly normal.

Recycling Old Canon BP-30A Batteries

NiCad, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries should be recycled. Be environmentally conscious - do NOT throw your old Canon BP-30A Camcorder batteries in the trash. If you don't know where your local recycling facility is, call the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association at 1-800-822-8837. They will provide you with the address of the recycling center nearest to you.