Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range
If the camcorder's temperature becomes too hot or too cold, recording/playback may stop in order to prevent hard disk damage.
Do not use the camcorder at high altitudes
Turning on or using the camcorder in places with low atmospheric pressure, such as at altitudes higher than 3,000 m (9,800 ft.), may result in hard disk damage.
Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded/played back normally
As movies are recorded and deleted over time, hard disk fragmentation may occur, which may reduce performance. Initialize the hard disk should this happen.
Protect personal information on the hard disk
When the hard disk is initialized or movies are deleted, stored data is not physically erased. Remember this when disposing of the camcorder or giving it to another person.
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