Additional Information110Do’s and Don’tsCamcorder• Do not touch the pick up lens.• Do not subject the camcorder tovibrations or strong impacts while theDISC access indicator is on orflashing. The data may not becorrectly recorded on the disc, andthe recording may be permanentlylost.• Do not carry the camcorder by theLCD panel or the disc cover. Becareful when closing the LCD panel.• Do not leave the camcorder in placessubject to high temperatures (like theinside of a car under direct sunlight),or high humidity.• Do not use the camcorder near strongelectromagnetic fields such as aboveTVs, near plasma TVs or mobilephones.• Do not point the lens or viewfinder atstrong light sources. Do not leave thecamcorder pointed at a brightsubject.• Do not use or store the camcorder industy or sandy places. Thecamcorder is not waterproof – avoidalso water, mud or salt. If any of theabove should get into the camcorderit may damage the camcorder and/orthe lens. Be sure to close the disccompartment cover after use.• Be careful of heat generated bylighting equipment.• Do not disassemble the camcorder. Ifthe camcorder does not functionproperly, consult qualified servicepersonnel.• Handle the camcorder with care. Donot subject the camcorder to shocksor vibration as this may causedamage.Battery Pack• Charged battery packs continue todischarge naturally. Therefore, chargethem on the day of use, or the daybefore, to ensure a full charge.• Contact of the battery pack terminalswith metallic objects may cause ashort circuit and damage the batterypack.• Dirty terminals may cause a poorcontact between the battery packand the camcorder. Wipe theterminals with a soft cloth.• Since storing a charged battery packfor a long time (about 1 year) canshorten its lifecycle or affectperformance, we recommend toHandling PrecautionsDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it mightexplode).• Do not expose the battery pack totemperature higher than 60 °C(140 °F). Do not leave it near a heateror inside a car in hot weather.• Do not try to disassemble or modifyit.• Do not drop it or subject it toshocks.• Do not get it wet.Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals