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Charging the helicopter using the USB cable
Before you can take fl ight, you need to charge the battery in the helicopter using the supplied
USB charging cable. NOTE: The helicopter uses a diff erent charging cable to the transmitter.
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Ensure
the
helicopter
If left ON, it won't charge.
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Plug the charging plug into the charging port marked 'CHA"
on the left side of the helicopter and the USB end into a
compatible USB port. The connector only plugs into the
helicopter one way. Check the orientation of the power
cable carefully when connecting it to the helicopter. If it
feels tough to insert or you need to use force, it's probably
upside down!
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When charging, the red light on the USB plug will NOT glow.
When charging is fi nished, the RED light WILL glow.
IMPORTANT NOTE
port without connecting the helicopter. Ensure the red light in the USB plug lights up. When
you connect the helicopter, this light will turn off . If it does not go out, this indicates that
the helicopter is not being charged - check that the helicopter is turned off , and check the
integrity of the connection.
Charging the helicopter using the remote control
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Open the charging lead compartment located on the
underside of the remote control, and extend the charging
lead.
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Turn the remote control ON.
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Plug the charging plug into the charging port marked
'CHA" on the left side of the helicopter.
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The RED/ORANGE charging LED on the remote control will
glow whilst the helicopter is charging. The GREEN LED will
glow when charging is complete.
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If the LED is fl ashing, then pair the remote, as described on
"Pairing the Remote" on page 6
read accurately.
Note:
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It will take about 45-60 minutes to fully charge. Don't over-charge the helicopter by leaving
it connected to a charger for more than ninety (90) minutes.
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On a full charge with no wind, you should get over 8 minutes fl ight time.
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If the helicopter has trouble lifting off the ground or does not fl y as high as normal, it
means the battery is running low and needs recharging.
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The range of the transmitter and helicopter is about 18ft/6m. Avoid fl ying the chopper
outside this range since you may lose control of the helicopter.
Charging the helicopter
is
turned
: When charging from a USB port, always connect the USB plug to a USB
OFF
before
attempting
, and it will then
to
charge
it.
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