139VQT1Y31When 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 HDD of thisunit. The data can be recovered usingcommercially available software or the like.≥ We recommend that you physically format theHDD before disposing of or giving away thisunit.≥ 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 HDDcarefully. 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 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 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F),Recommended humidity: 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, the terminalsmay 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 enough to last for 3 to 4times the period you are planning to record for.Cold places such as a ski resort can shortenrecording time.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