98Do’s and Don’ts

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.

Lithium Button Battery

WARNING!

•The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled.

•Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery.

•Replace with a R2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

•Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries.

•Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

•Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction.

•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.

For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate for details.

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

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 switch set to (CHG).