About the battery

When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time

≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that:

≥Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in HDD of this unit. The data can be recovered using commercially available software or the like.

≥We recommend that you physically format the HDD before disposing of or giving away this unit. To physically format the HDD, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT HDD]

# [YES] from the menu, and then press and hold the delete button on the screen below for about 3 seconds. When the HDD data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions.

≥Please look after the data in your HDD carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged.

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear for about

5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥If the battery is left inserted, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery. This

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may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged.

≥The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high- humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.

≥Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record.

≥Cold weather, such as when skiing, can shorten the recording period.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged.

≥Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit or AC adaptor.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.

If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

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