146Memory Card Format new memory cards with the camcorder. Memory cards formatted with otherdevices such as a computer may not operate correctly. We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer’s hard driveor other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memorycard defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties forcorrupted or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source, open the memory cardcover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. Do not disassemble memory cards. Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them towater. Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may causecondensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on thecard, put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely. Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory cardbackwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not remove the label from the memory card, or affix other labels on the memorycard.Lithium Button Battery 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.Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to retain date/time and othersettings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder, however, itdischarges when the usage time is short, and will become totally discharged when you donot use the camcorder for about 3 months. In such case, recharge the built-in lithiumbattery: Connect the power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hourswith the POWER switch set to OFF.WARNING!• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard ifmistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212 °F (100 °C) or incineratethe battery.• Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo,or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.
