Handling Precautions

Camcorder

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. Make sure to also observe the precautions pertaining to the hard disk, as hard disk damage may result in permanent data loss.

•Back up your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your movies to an external device such as a computer or digital video

recorder ( 40) and back them up on a regular basis. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the hard disk. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.

•Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. The hard disk is a high-precision device. Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in the hard disk not being recognized or may cause recording/playback to stop unexpectedly. Be especially careful while the HDD access indicator is on or flashing. Avoid recording in very loud places. When using a shoulder strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.

•Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible. This camcorder is equipped with a sensor that detects acceleration. Should the camcorder be dropped or subject to a

similar condition, a mechanism designed to help prevent hard disk damage will activate and recording/ playback may stop or the camcorder may turn off. Deactivating this

function ( 47) can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be subject to such conditions. Even if this function is set

to [ ON], hard disk damage can occur if the camcorder is dropped.

•Do not disconnect the power source while the HDD access indicator is on or flashing. While data is being written onto the hard disk, disconnecting the power source or turning off the camcorder may result in hard disk damage or permanent data loss.

•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. In such temperatures, a warning will appear on the screen.

•Do not use the camcorder at high altitudes. To prevent hard disk damage, do not turn on or use the camcorder at altitudes higher than 3,000 m (9,800 ft.) above sea level or in other places with low atmospheric pressure.

•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

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