106Do’s and Don’ts 
Mini DVD Disc
The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate. If handled or stored in an incorrect manner, the camcorder may stop recognizing or may not be able to play back the disc. Be sure to observe the following precautions when storing/ handling your discs.
Always remove the disc from the camcorder after you finish recording.
Do not store the camcorder with a disc left inside.
Keep the disc clean of dust, dirt or smudges. Even very small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc. Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before inserting it in the camcorder. If the disc gets dirty use a dry, soft
Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc.
Do not bend, scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks.
Do not attach any labels or stickers on the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions.
To protect the disc, return it to its case for storage.
When writing on the label side of the disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterproof
Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its surfaces. If condensation forms on the disc, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely.
Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity.
Always finalize a disc before inserting it into an external DVD device. Failing to do so can result in the loss of the recorded data.
Memory Card
We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data.
Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing.
Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water.
Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.
Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.
When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.