Panasonic HC-X1 Operating Instructions Manual

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5DVQX1102≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe offthe water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipethe unit again with a dry cloth.When carrying the unit, do not drop or bumpit.≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,causing it to malfunction.≥ When carrying this unit, please hold thehandle, hand strap or shoulder strap firmlyand treat it with care.Cleaning≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull theAC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipethe unit with a soft, dry cloth.≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water andsqueeze firmly, and then wipe the unit withthe damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a drycloth.≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, ordishwashing liquid may alter the camera bodyor peel the surface finish. Do not use thesesolvents.≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow theinstructions that came with the cloth.When you are not going to use the unit foran extended time≥ When storing the unit, it is recommended thatyou place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.Do not lift up this unit by the handle with thetripod still attached≥ When the tripod is attached, its weight willalso affect the unit’s handle, possibly causingthe handle to break and hurting the user.≥ To carry the unit while the tripod is attached,take hold of the tripod.Do not swing the unit around, shake it by, orallow it hang from the handle≥ Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by itshandle. Any strong jolt to the handle maydamage the unit or result in personal injury.Do not allow the cord to drag on the groundor pull a connected cord along the passage≥ The cord will be damaged, causing fire orelectrical shock, when the cord gets caught bythe feet, excite will also cause personal injury.When this unit is turned on, do not use it indirect contact with the skin for a long periodof time.≥ When using this unit for a long period of time,use a support such as a tripod. Lowtemperature burns may result if any hightemperature part of this unit or hot air fromthe ventilation openings on the front side ofthe hand strap of this unit is in direct contactwith the skin for a long period of time.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, Recommendedhumidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)≥ Extremely high temperatures or lowtemperatures will shorten the life of the battery.≥ 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.About the battery