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Question posted by Ksenk on June 26th, 2014

Brand New Camera Won't Work Unless Plugged In

Our Canon VIxia HF R42 is nearly new. We are on vacation and the it won't turn on unless plugged in. It charged overnight but still doesn't recognize any charge in the battery.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 26th, 2014 9:52 AM
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