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Handling Precautions

Camcorder

Make sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. Make sure to also observe the precautions pertaining to the hard disk, as hard disk damage may result in permanent data loss.

•Back up your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 80) and back them up on a regular basis and especially after making important recordings. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the hard disk or memory card. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.

•Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. The hard disk is a high-precision device. Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in the hard disk not being recognized or may cause recording/playback to stop unexpectedly. Be especially careful while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Avoid recording in very loud places. When using a shoulder strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.

•Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible. This camcorder is equipped with a sensor that detects acceleration. Should the

camcorder be dropped or subject to a similar condition, a mechanism designed to help prevent hard disk damage will activate and recording/ playback may stop or the camcorder may turn off. Deactivating this function ( 96) can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be subject to such conditions. Even if this function is set

to [ On], hard disk damage can occur if the camcorder is dropped.

•Do not use the camcorder in very loud places. When using the camcorder in extremely loud surroundings, recording/playback may stop unexpectedly. In such case, you can continue recording on the memory card.

•Do not disconnect the power source while the camcorder is on. Always turn the camcorder off before removing the battery pack or compact power adapter.

•Do not turn off the camcorder while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the camcorder is in standby mode. While data is being written onto the hard disk, disconnecting the power source or turning off the camcorder may result in hard disk damage or permanent data loss.

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