Panasonic SDR-H20GN Operating Instructions Manual

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102LSQT1214OthersWhen 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.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 for 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, 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, 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 during you want to recordpictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort,the period during which you can recordpictures is shortened.≥ When you travel, do not forget to bring an ACadaptor so that you can recharge the batteriesat your destination.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.Do not throw old battery into fire.≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire mayresult in an explosion.≥ If the operating time is very short even after thebattery has been recharged, the battery hasworn out. Please purchase a new battery.≥ 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. Wait until the appropriatetemperature is restored before charging thebattery again. If the battery still fails to charge,something may be wrong with the battery orAC adaptor. Contact your dealer.≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radioreception may be disturbed. Keep the ACadaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generatewhirring sounds. However, this is normal.≥ 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 AC adaptorand battery clean.Put this unit near the outlet to make it easyfor the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label ofan SD card is the total of the capacity forcopyright protection and management and theAbout the batteryAbout the AC adaptorAbout the SD cardLSQT1214_GN.book 102 ページ２００７年２月８日木曜日午後８時５０分