168 VQT3P12IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSCAUTIONS FOR USEKeep this unit as far away aspossible from electromagneticequipment (such as microwaveovens, TVs, video games etc.).i If you use this unit on top of ornear a TV, the pictures and/orsound on this unit may bedisrupted by electromagneticwave radiation.i Do not use this unit near cellphones because doing so mayresult in noise adversely affectingthe pictures and/or sound.i Recorded data may be damaged,or pictures may be distorted, bystrong magnetic fields created byspeakers or large motors.i Electromagnetic wave radiationgenerated by microprocessorsmay adversely affect this unit,disturbing the pictures and/orsound.i If this unit is adversely affected byelectromagnetic equipment andstops functioning properly, turnthis unit off and remove thebattery or disconnect AC adaptor.Then reinsert the battery orreconnect AC adaptor and turnthis unit on.Do not use this unit near radiotransmitters or high-voltage lines.i If you record near radiotransmitters or high-voltage lines,the recorded pictures and/orsound may be adversely affected.Make sure to use the suppliedcords and cables. If you useoptional accessories, use thecords and the cables suppliedwith them.Do not extend the cords and thecables.Do not use insecticides or volatilechemicals near or on the camera.i If the camera is sprayed withsuch chemicals, its body may bemarred and the surface finishmay peel off.i Do not allow prolonged contactwith rubber or plastic products.When you use the camera in asandy or dusty place such as abeach, do not let sand or finedust get into the body andterminals of the camera, and keepthe camera away from sea water.i Sand or dust may damage thecamera. (Care should be takenwhen inserting or removing theSD card.)i If sea water splashes on thecamera, wipe off the water with awell-wrung cloth. Then wipe thecamera again with a dry cloth.About the cameraThe camera and the SD cardbecome warm during use.This is normal and is not amalfunction.
