commercial application resulting in prolonged use.

≥In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.

When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time

≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that:

≥Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in built-in memory of this unit. The data can be recovered using commercially available software or the like.

≥We recommend that you physically format the built-in memory before disposing of or giving away this unit.

To physically format the built-in memory, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] #[FORMAT MEDIA] # [Built- inMemory] from the menu, and then press and hold the delete/video light button on the screen below for about 3 seconds. When the built-in memory data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions.

≥Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged.

About the battery

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about

5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥If the battery is left attached, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery. This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged.

≥The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)

≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.

≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to

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