Handling Precautions168• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that thetripod’s fastening screw is shorter than 6.5 mm (0.26 in.). Usingother tripods may damage the camcorder.• When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture.Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive useof fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extremecases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually inducedmotion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, stop the playback immediately and take a restbreak as necessary.Long-term storageIf you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in lowhumidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).Battery PackDANGER!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 aheater or inside a car in hot weather.• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.• Do not get it wet.• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe theterminals with a soft cloth.Long-term storage• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F).• To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it.• Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.Remaining battery timeWhen you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, if the remaining batterytime displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully. Still, the correct time may not be displayedafter a large number of repeated uses, if a fully charged battery pack is left unused, or if a battery packis used for long periods of time in high temperatures. Use the time shown on the screen as anapproximation.6.5 mm
