153VQT3B52Prepare spare batteries when going outfor recording.≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4times the period you are planning torecord for. Cold places such as a ski resortcan shorten the period which you canrecord for.If you drop the battery accidentally,check to see if the terminals aredamaged.≥ Attaching a battery with damagedterminals can damage the unit or ACadaptor.Do not throw old battery into fire.≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a firemay result in an explosion.If the operating time is very short evenafter the battery has been recharged, thebattery has worn out. Please purchase anew battery.≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremelyhigh or extremely low, charging may taketime or the battery may not be charged.≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, makesure that the terminals of the battery or theAC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreignobjects or dust, then reconnect themproperly.Disconnect the AC cable from the ACoutlet when you remove dirt, foreignobjects or dust on the terminals of thebattery or the AC adaptor.If the charging lamp is still flashing, thetemperature of the battery may beextremely high or extremely low orsomething may be wrong with the batteryor AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio,radio reception may be disturbed. Keepthe AC adaptor 1 m or more away fromthe radio.≥ When using the AC adaptor, it maygenerate whirring sounds. However, this isnormal.≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the ACadaptor. (If it is left connected, a minuteamount of current is consumed.)≥ Always keep the electrodes of the ACadaptor and battery clean.≥ Image may be affected when the surfaceof the protective glass is contaminated bywater, oil, fingerprints, etc. Wipe thesurface of the protective glass gently witha dry soft cloth before and after therecording.≥ Remove the 3D Conversion Lens from theunit and place it in the lens storage bagwhen carrying.≥ Do not hold the 3D Conversion Lens whenthe 3D Conversion Lens is attached to theunit.≥ Do not use or store the 3D ConversionLens in the following places since it maycause a failure or malfunction.j In direct sunlight or at the beach insummer, etc.j Areas with high temperature and/orhumidity, or where there is rapid changein temperature and/or humidityj Areas with a lot of sand and dustj Areas close to firej Close to air-conditioners and/orhumidifiersj Areas where it may get wetj Areas with vibrationj inside a car≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens has notbeen used for a long period of time, checkto see if there is any looseness in theattachment of the 3D Conversion Lensand adjust the attachment position beforeuse.≥ When not in use, put the lens caps on,place it inside the lens storing bag, andstore in a place with low humidity.≥ When requesting a repair of the 3DConversion Lens, request a repair of theunit as well, as the cause of the problemmay be in the unit.About the AC adaptorAbout the 3D Conversion Lens