• When mounting the camcorder on a

5.5 mm

tripod, make sure that the tripod's fas-

 

tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm

 

(0.2 in.). Using other tripods may dam-

 

age the camcorder.

 

•When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive cam-

corder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you expe- rience such a reaction, stop the playback immediately and take a rest break as necessary.

Long-term storage

If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).

Battery PackDANGER!

Treat the battery pack with care.

•Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).

•Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C

(140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.

•Do not try to disassemble or modify it.

•Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.

•Do not get it wet.

•Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.

Long-term storage

•Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F).

•To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it.

•Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.

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