Panasonic HDC-HS200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic HDC-HS200 Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 141 page image

141VQT1Y59When you are not going to use the unit for anextended time≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,it is recommended that you place a desiccant(silica gel) in with it.When disposing of or giving away this unit,note that:≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the filemanagement information and cannot be usedto completely erase the data in built-in memoryor HDD of this unit. The data can be recoveredusing commercially available software or thelike.≥ We recommend that you physically format thebuilt-in memory or HDD before disposing of orgiving away this unit.≥To physically format the built-in memory,connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select[FORMAT Built-in Memory] # [YES] from themenu, and then press and hold the deletebutton on the screen below for about3 seconds. When the built-in memory datadeletion screen appears, select [YES], andthen follow the on-screen instructions.≥To physically format the HDD, connect the unitvia the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT HDD] #[YES] from the menu, and then press and holdthe delete button on the screen below for about3 seconds. When the HDD data deletionscreen appears, select [YES], and then followthe on-screen instructions.≥ Please look after the data in your built-inmemory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will notbe held responsible in the unlikely case thatprivate data 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 cold areas,the full charge indication may not appear or thelow 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’spower is off. Keeping the unit in this state mayresult in over discharge of the battery. Thismay result in you not being able to use thebattery even after 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% to 60%)≥ 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.Prepare spare batteries when going out forrecording.≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 timesthe period you are planning to record for. Coldplaces such as a ski resort can shorten theperiod which you can record for.If you drop the battery accidentally, check tosee if the terminals are damaged.≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminalscan damage the unit or AC adaptor.About the battery