Panasonic AG-AC160 Operating Instructions Manual

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16When using the camera in the rain, snow, or atthe beach, do not allow water to get into it.• Doing so will cause damage to the camera andthe memory card. (This may result in irreparabledamage.)Keep the camera away from devices (suchas TV sets and video game machines) thatgenerate magnetic fields.• Using the camera on top of or near a televisionset may cause distortions in the image or sounddue to the electromagnetic waves that thetelevision emits.• The powerful magnetic fields generated byspeakers or large motors may damage recordedcontent or distort images.• The electromagnetic waves emitted from amicrocomputer may adversely affect the cameraand cause images or sound to be distorted.• If the camera is adversely affected by devicesthat generate magnetic fields and it no longeroperates properly, turn it off and remove thebattery or unplug the AC adaptor from the poweroutlet. Then install the battery again or reconnectthe AC adaptor. After this, turn the camera backon.Do not use the camera near radio transmittersor high-voltage equipment.• Using the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect therecorded images or sound.Do not allow sand or dust to get into thecamera when using it at the beach or othersimilar places.• Sand and dust can damage the camera ormemory card. (Be careful when inserting orremoving a memory card.)AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery• If the lamp continues to flash evenwhen the battery temperature is normal, thebattery or AC adaptor (battery charger) might bedamaged. Contact your dealer.• The battery takes longer to charge when it iswarm.• Using the AC adaptor (battery charger) nearradios may distort their sound. Keep the ACadaptor (battery charger) 1 meter or more awayfrom radios.• The AC adaptor (battery charger) may makesome noise when in use, but this is normal.Be careful not to drop the camera whencarrying it around.• Strong impacts may damage the camera unit andcause it to stop working properly.• Handle the camera with care using the handstrap or shoulder strap to carry it.Do not spray the camera with insecticides orother volatile substances.• Spraying the camera with insecticides or othervolatile substances may deform it or cause thecoating to peel off.• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber orPVC products for extended periods of time.After use, remove the battery or disconnect theAC power supply cord from the power outlet.Battery characteristicsThis camera uses a rechargeable lithium ionbattery. It generates electrical energy throughan internal chemical reaction. This reaction iseasily influenced by the ambient temperatureand humidity, and the effective operating time ofthe battery is reduced as the temperature risesor falls. If you use this camera at locations withextremely low temperatures, its operating time willbe reduced.If the battery becomes extremely hot, a protectivefunction will engage and you will not be able to useit for a while.Operating precautions