CAUTIONDo not drop or expose thecamcorder, battery or otheraccessories to severe vibrationsor impact. This may cause amalfunction or injury.Do not use the camcorder on atripod (not supplied) in a placewhere the tripod is subject tosevere vibrations or impact.Do not use the camcorder in directsunlight or near heating equipment.The heat may cause a malfunctionor injury.Do not leave the camcorder ina closed vehicle for a long time,where the temperature is very high.Do not use the camcorder neardense exhaust gas generated bygasoline or diesel engines, or neara corrosive gas such as hydrogensulphide. Doing so may corrodethe external or internal terminals,disabling normal operation.Do not expose the camcorder toinsecticide. Insecticide entering thecamcorder could cause the productto operate abnormally. Turn thecamcorder off and cover it with vinylsheet, etc. before using insecticide.Do not press the surface of theLCD with force, or hit it with asharp object. If you push the LCDsurface, display unevenness mayoccur.Do not expose the camcorder tosoot or steam. Thick soot or steamcould damage the camcorder caseor cause a malfunction.Do not expose the camcorder tosudden changes in temperature orhigh humidity place. There is alsoa risk of defect or electric shockwhen using outdoors during lightningstorms. vii