- 180 -Do not use the unit for surveillancepurposes or other business uses.≥ This unit was designed for consumerintermittent use. It was not intended forcontinuous use, or for any industrial orcommercial application resulting in prolongeduse.≥ In certain situations, continuous use couldcause the unit to overheat and cause amalfunction. Such use is stronglydiscouraged.When you are not going to use the unit foran extended time≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard orcabinet, it is recommended that you place adesiccant (silica gel) in with it.When disposing of or giving away this unit,note that:≥ Formatting and deletion simply change thefile management information and cannot beused to completely erase the data in built-inmemory of this unit. The data can berecovered using commercially availablesoftware or the like.≥ We recommend that you physically formatthe built-in memory before disposing of orgiving away this unit.To physically format the built-in memory,connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select[SETUP] #[FORMAT MEDIA] # [Built-inMemory] from the menu, and then pressand hold the recording start/stop button onthe screen below for about 3 seconds. Whenthe built-in memory data deletion screenappears, select [YES], and then follow theon-screen instructions.≥ Please look after the data in your built-inmemory carefully. Panasonic will not be heldresponsible in the unlikely case that privatedata is divulged.The battery used in this unit is a rechargeablelithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidityand temperature and the effect increases themore the temperature rises or falls. In coldareas, the full charge indication may not appearor the low battery indication may appear about5 minutes after starting use. At hightemperatures, the protection function may betriggered, making it impossible to use the unit.Be sure to detach the battery after use.≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amountof current continues to flow even if the unit isoff. Keeping the unit in this state may result inover discharge of the battery. This may resultin you not being able to use the battery evenafter it is charged.≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bagso metal does not come into contact with theterminals.≥ The battery should be stored in a cool placefree from humidity, with as constanttemperature as possible. (Recommendedtemperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF),Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)≥ Extremely high temperatures or lowtemperatures will shorten the life of thebattery.≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, theterminals may rust and cause malfunctions.≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,we recommend you charge it once every yearand store it again after you have completelyused up the charged capacity.≥ Dust and other matter attached to the batteryterminals should be removed.HC-V520MAbout the battery
