Additional Information 155
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions

Camcorder

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-
formance.
•Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your record-
ings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder
( 104) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor-
tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the
memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.
• Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when c losing
the LCD panel. When using a wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder to
swing and hit an object.
• Do not leave the camcorder in place s subject to high temperatures (like
the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
•Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as
above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
• Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the cam-
corder pointed at a bright subject.
•Do not u
se or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam-
corder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the
above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder
and/or the lens.
• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
•Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not functio n
properly, consult qualified service personnel.
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to
shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.
• When mounting the camcorder on a
tripod, make sure that the tripod’s fas-
tening screw is shorter than 5.5mm.
Using other tripods may damage the
camcorder.
5.5 mm