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• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated
by
microprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the camera
is
adversely affected
by
electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect
AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect
AC
adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do
not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If
you
record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera
is
sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the
surface finish may peel
off.
•
Do
not keep rubber or plastic products
in
contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
• When the camera
is
soiled badly, it can be cleaned
by
wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth,
and then with a dry cloth.
•
Do
not use solvents such
as
benzene, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
•
Do
not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear
on
the LCD
monitor and it may malfunction.
elf the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture
on
the LCD monitor will be slightly darker
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal
temperature of the camera increases.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to
produce
the LCD
monitor
screen.
However
there
may
be some
dark
or
bright
spots
(red, blue
or
green) on the screen.
This
is not a malfunction.
The
LCD
monitor
screen has
more
than
99.99%
effective
pixels with a
mere
0.01 %
of
the pixels inactive
or
always lit.
The
spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in
memory
or
a card.
e Do not press the lens with excessive force.
•
Do
not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to
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