Canon ZR500 Instruction Manual

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73AdditionalInformationEAbout the battery terminal coverThe battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish todifferentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. For example, with chargedbattery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the bluelabel.Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a shortcircuit. Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact. Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical assistanceimmediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage stomachand intestines. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.Cassette Handling Precautions Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause pictureand sound distortion. Return cassettes in the case and store them upright. Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use. Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage thecamcorder. Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty. Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them withcellophane tape. Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this maydamage the cassettes. Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time. With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may becomedirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.WARNING!• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard ifmishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incineratethe battery.• Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire orexplosion.Back side of thebattery packTerminal cover attachedCharged Uncharged