Do’s and Don’ts 81

the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.

Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.

When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

 

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The camcorder has a built-in

 

 

 

 

rechargeable lithium battery to keep the

 

 

date/time and other settings. The built-in

 

 

lithium battery is recharged while you use

 

 

the camcorder, however, it will become

 

 

totally discharged if you do not use the

 

 

camcorder for about 3 months.

 

 

To recharge the built-in lithium battery:

 

 

Connect the compact power adapter to

 

 

the camcorder and leave it connected for

 

 

24 hours with the power switch set to

 

 

.

 

 

 

Lithium Button Battery

WARNING!

•The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery.

•Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

•Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.

Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit.

Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage.

Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.

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