•When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder 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 experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.
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 Pack
DANGER!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.
•Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Con- tact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the bat- tery pack.
•Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.
•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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