Additional Information1948 Handling Precautions• SD cards: SD cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as toavoid the accidental erasure of the card’s content. To write-protect the SD card, setthe switch to the LOCK position.Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-inlithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if you do not usethe camcorder for about 3 months.To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the DC cable and compact power adapter to the camcorder anduse a household power outlet to power the camcorder for 24 hours while it is turned off.Lithium Button Battery• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this will cause a short circuit.• Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.• For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material – special handling mayapply.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for details.DisposalWhen you delete data on the recording media, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is notphysically erased. When disposing of or giving the recording media to another person, initialize it using the [InitializeMedia] option for CF cards or [Complete] initialization option for SD cards (0 41). Fill it up with unimportantrecordings, and then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the original recordings verydifficult.WARNING!• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled.• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery.• Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Useof other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.• Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The batterycase may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries.• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.• Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction.• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.LOCK switchCOPYDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
