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Handling
Precautions
o Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when
closing the LCD panel.
o Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside
of
a
car under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
o Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs,
near plasma TVs
or
mobile phones.
o Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
Do
not leave the camcorder
pointed at a bright subject.
o
Do
not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. Dust
or
sand getting inside the
camcorder may cause damage. Dust and sand can also damage the lens. Make sure
to close the lens cover after use.
o The camcorder
is
not waterproof. Water, mud or salt getting inside the camcorder may
cause damage.
o Be careful
of
heat generated by lighting equipment.
o
Do
not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly,
consult qualified service personnel.
o Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration
as this may cause damage.
o Avoid sudden changes
in
temperature. Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and
cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces
(CD
127).
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.
o Do not drop
or
knock
it.
o Do not
get
it wet.
o Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them
on
the
day
of
use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
o 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.
o Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder.
Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.
o Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its
Iifecycle
or
affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and
to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than
30°C
(86
OF).
If
you do not use
the battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a year. If
you have more than one battery pack, perform these precautions at the same time for
all battery packs.
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