Operating precautions

When using the unit in rainy or snowy weather, at the beach or other locations, take care to protect it from precipitation and sea water.

•Otherwise, trouble may occur in the unit and its cards. (It may not be possible to restore the original functions)

Keep the unit away from appliances (such as TV sets and TV game machines) which generate magnetic fields.

•When the unit is used on top of or near a TV set, the images and sound may be distorted by the electromagnetic waves emanating from the TV set.

•Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage the recordings or distort the images.

•The electromagnetic waves emanating from microprocessors may adversely affect the unit and distort the images and sound.

•If the unit is adversely affected by an appliance that generates magnetic fields and fails to operate properly as a result, turn off its power, and either remove its battery or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or re-connect the AC adapter. After doing this, turn the unit’s power back on.

Do not use the unit near a radio transmitter or high-voltage appliance.

•Doing so may adversely affect the recorded images and sound.

When using the unit at the beach or similar locations, take care to protect it from sand and dust.

•Sand and dust may damage the unit and its cards. (Take particular care when inserting or ejecting the cards)

AC adapter and battery

•When the battery temperature is extremely high or extremely low or when the battery has not been used for a prolonged period and been left discharged, the [CHARGE] lamp will blink several times, and charging will start automatically.

•If the [CHARGE] lamp continues blinking even when the battery temperature is normal, this may be a sign of trouble in the battery or AC adapter. Consult with your dealer.

•When the battery is warm, it will take longer than usual to recharge it.

•When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the sound from the radio may be distorted. Use the AC adapter and radio at a distance of at least 1 meter from each other.

•Noise is output while the AC adapter is being used, but this is not a sign of trouble.

When carrying the unit around, take care not to drop it.

•Strong impacts may damage the unit’s body, preventing it from operating properly.

Do not expose the unit to insecticides or volatile sprays or liquids.

•These substances may deform the unit’s body or cause its paint to peel off.

•Do not bring the unit into contact with products made of rubber or vinyl for prolonged periods of time.