Cautions for Use
ªAbout the SD Video Camera
Keep this unit away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).
≥If you use this unit on or near a TV, images and sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a digital circuit (including a microprocessor) may adversely affect this unit, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If this unit is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn the power off and detach the
battery and then connect it again. Thereafter, turn the power on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or
≥If you record near radio transmitters or
sounds may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto this unit.
≥If this unit is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with this unit for a long period of time.
When you use this unit on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the camera.
Do not wet this unit with seawater or other liquid.
≥Sand or dust may damage this unit. The lens may be scratched, fogged or other damage may be caused.
≥If this unit gets drenched with seawater, rain or droplets, wipe with a well wrung
cloth, and then wipe with a dry cloth.
When carrying this unit, take care not to drop or hit it.
Do not carry this unit in a pocket.
≥The outer case may be destroyed by the strong shock, and it may cause malfunction of this unit. Store this unit in the carrying case (supplied).
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning this unit.
≥Detach the battery before cleaning this unit.
≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe this unit with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical cloth, read the instructions of the cloth.
≥Wipe the stains on the lens and the LCD monitor with the cleaning cloth (supplied).
Do not place the AC Adaptor and the battery of this unit in any place (especially under the blazing sun or inside a car in the summer) where they will be subjected to high temperatures. ≥High temperatures under conditions noted
above may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion of the battery.
ªAbout using this unit
≥After long operation, this device can get warm. This is not a malfunction.
≥Turn on and operate the SD Video
Camera every 6 months even if you do not have plans to use it.
ªAbout the AC Adaptor
≥Be sure to use supplied AC Adaptor.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio (especially when you are tuning in AM stations), radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 meter or more away from a radio.
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