Safety and Handling Precautions

General precautions

Do not try to disassemble the product by yourself. This may damage the product or cause electric shock.

Keep the Digital Camcorder away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories.

Stop using the Digital Camcorder if any kind of liquid or foreign object enters the Digital Camcorder. Should this occur, power off the Digital Camcorder and contact your dealer for help.

Do not operate the Digital Camcorder with wet hands, as this may cause electric shock.

The Digital Camcorder may be damaged in high temperature.

This camera is designed for use in temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas or any area that is close to an air conditioner or heater.

It is normal that the temperature of the Digital Camcorder body rises if the Digital Camcorder is on for a long period of time.

Do not open the battery cover while the camera is recording.

Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored.

Before using this Digital Camcorder for important occasions, be sure to test this Digital Camcorder in order to ensure proper operation of the product.

Power Supply

Be sure to use the type of battery and battery charger provided with this Digital Camcorder. Using any other type of battery or battery charger might damage the equipment and may void any warranty.

Make sure the battery is placed in the correct position. Error in the orientation of battery might damage this product.

Please remove the battery to avoid leaking of battery fluid if the camera is not to be used for a long period of time.

Battery Information

If battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing and inserting new battery.

When using a battery in this product, ensure that it is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.

When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to feel warm.

Battery Safety Notice

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or chemical burns.

Observe the following cautions.

Do not disassemble.

Do not crush or expose the battery to any shock or excessive force such as hammering or dropping.

Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

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