129Do’s & Don’tsEDo’s & Don’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC accessindicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and therecording may be permanently lost. Do not touch the pick up lens. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful whenclosing the LCD panel. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of acar under direct sunlight), or high humidity. Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs,near plasma TVs or mobile phones. Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorderpointed at a bright subject. Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is notwaterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into thecamcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. Be sure to close the disccompartment cover after use. Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment. Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly,consult qualified service personnel. Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibrationas this may cause damage.Battery Pack Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on theday of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallicobjects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder.Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth. Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten itslifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully andto store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F). If you do not usethe battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a year. Ifyou have more than one battery pack, perform these precautions at the same time forall battery packs.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 notleave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.• Do not drop or knock it.• Do not get it wet.
