Panasonic VDR-D160GC Operating Instructions Manual

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Cautions for useOthers221LSQT1182Do not touch the laser pickup lens.≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly itmay cause malfunctions.Do not use any other lens cleaners except acommercial available 8 cm DVD videocamera lens cleaner.≥ Using any other lens cleaners except the onefor 8 cm DVD video camera could cause thisunit to malfunction.Do not use the unit for surveillancepurposes or other business uses.≥ If you use the unit for a long time, heat willbuild up inside it and this may cause amalfunction.≥ This unit is not intended for business use.When you are not going to use the unit foran extended time≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard orcabinet, it is recommended that you place adesiccant (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 coldareas, the full charge indication may not appearor the low 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 minuteamount of current continues to flow even ifthe unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit in thisstate may result in over discharge of thebattery. This may result in you not being ableto use the battery even after it is charged.Prepare spare batteries when going out forrecording.≥ In cold places such as a ski resort, the periodduring which you can record pictures isshortened.≥ When you travel, do not forget to bring an ACadaptor (supplied) so that you can rechargethe batteries at your destination.If you drop the battery accidentally, check tosee if the terminals are damaged.≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminalscan damage the unit.Tips for storing the battery≥ 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 thebattery.≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, theterminals may rust and cause malfunctions.≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,we recommend you charge it once everyyear and store it again after you havecompletely used up the charged capacity.≥ Dust and other matter attached to the batteryterminals should be removed.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 afterthe battery has been recharged, the batteryhas worn out. Please purchase a new battery.About the batteryLSQT1182(GC ENG).book 221 ページ２００７年１月１８日木曜日午後４時４４分