Panasonic HX-DC3 owner manual 152, When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it, Cleaning

When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.

Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.

When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.

≥A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction.

Cleaning

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.

≥Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents.

≥When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.

≥This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or 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, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

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

≥Conducting a logical format or deleting the data on the built-in memory of this unit only modifies the file management records, and the data contained within the built-in memory is not completely deleted. The data may be able to be recovered using commercially available products such as data recovery (restoration) software.

≥When disposing of/giving away the unit, we recommend that you physically format the built-in memory of the unit. (l 48)

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