Others78VQT1L41ª About the AC adaptor≥If the battery is warm, charging requires moretime than normal.≥If the temperature of the battery is extremelyhigh or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp maycontinue flashing, and the battery may not becharged. After the battery temperature hasdecreased or increased sufficiently, rechargingstarts automatically. So, wait for a while. If thelamp still continues flashing even after therecharging, the battery or AC adaptor may befaulty. If so, please contact a dealer.≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radioreception may be disturbed. Keep the ACadaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generatewhirring sounds. However, this is normal.≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC mains leadfrom the AC mains socket. (If they are leftconnected, a minute amount of current isconsumed.)≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptorand battery clean.ª About the cassetteNever place the cassette in a high temperatureplace.≥The tape may be damaged, producingmosaic-like noise at the time of playback.When storing the cassette after use, be sureto rewind the tape to the beginning and take itout.≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months(depending on the storage condition) in themovie camera or stopped midway, the tape maysag and be damaged.≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the endand then rewind it to the beginning. If thecassette is left for 1 year or longer withoutwinding or rewinding, the tape may be deformedby expansion or shrinkage attributable totemperature and humidity. The wound tape maystick to itself.≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), andhumidity may damage the tape. Such usagemay cause damage to the movie camera andthe heads.≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to thebeginning, put the cassette in the case toprotect it from dust, and store it upright.Keep the cassette away from strongmagnetism.≥Apparatuses using magnets such as magneticnecklaces and toys have magnetic force that isstronger than expected, and they may erase thecontents of a recording or may increase noise.ª About the cardWhen inserting or removing the card, alwaysset the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].When the access lamp is illuminated (Duringaccess to the card), do not pull out the card,rotate the mode dial, turn off the power, orcause any vibrations or impact.Do not leave the card in places where there ishigh temperature or direct sunlight, or whereelectromagnetic waves or static electricity areeasily generated. Moreover, do not fold ordrop the card, and do not strongly vibrate it.≥The card may break or the contents of the cardmay be destroyed or erased.≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of thecard.≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of themovie camera or the card may damage or erasethe data stored on the card. We recommendsaving important data on a personal computerby using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, andUSB reader/writer.After use, be sure to remove the card from themovie camera for storage.≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,put it in the storage case.≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substancesto adhere to the terminals on the back of thecard. Moreover, do not touch the terminals withyour hand.≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of childrento prevent swallowing.ª Folder structure of the cardThe folder structure of the card formatted bythe movie camera will be displayed on the PCas the illustration below.≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on100CDPFP folder etc.≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recordedon MISC folder.256