Memory Cards, LCD Monitor, Main Unit, Do NOT…

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Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use…

... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark.

... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting.

2.While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)…

... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder.

3.Store memory cards…

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.

... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

LCD Monitor

1.To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT…

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.

2.To prolong service life…

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3.Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

1.For safety, DO NOT…

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2.Avoid using the unit…

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

... near a television set.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3.DO NOT leave the unit…

... in places of over 50°C.

... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

4.To protect the unit, DO NOT…

... allow it to become wet.

... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.

... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct sunlight.

... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.

... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.

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