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Operation may stop in hot or cold 
environments.
The unit is disabled in order to protect the 
HDD.
Do not use the unit in low atmospheric 
pressures.
The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 
3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea 
level.
Transportation
When the unit is transported, turn off the unit 
and be careful not to shake, drop, or cause 
impact to the unit.
Falling detection
[ ] is indicated on the screen when it 
detects a falling state (a weightless state). If 
the falling state is detected repeatedly, the 
unit may stop the recording or playback 
operation in order to protect the HDD.
≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 19) 
illuminates while the HDD is being 
accessed (initialization, recording, 
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform 
the following operations when the lamp 
illuminates. It may damage the HDD or 
cause a malfunction in the unit.
jTurn the unit off (remove the battery)
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. 
(l 135)
∫ Cards that you can use with 
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card 
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not 
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more 
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC 
logo are not based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 24 for more details on SD 
cards.
∫ For the purposes of this 
owner’s manual
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card 
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to 
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for Motion 
Picture Recording Mode: 
Functions that can be used for Still Picture 
Recording Mode: 
≥ Functions that can be used for Motion 
Picture Playback Mode: 
Functions that can be used for Still Picture 
Playback Mode: 
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an 
arrow, for example: l 00
This owner’s manual is designed for use 
with models ,  
and  . Pictures may be 
slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s 
manual show model  , 
however, parts of the explanation refer 
to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some 
functions are not available.
≥ Features may vary, so please read 
carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available 
depending on the region of purchase.
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