Protecting the hard disk
When you have finished using the camera, set the
hard disk to standby mode before turning off the
power. If the camera power is turned off at the
following times when recording or playback is in
progress, damage to the hard disk may result. (See
page 18)
•When the Ni-Cd battery has not been charged
for long enough
•When camera operation is stopped immediately
after the battery has been replaced
Checking the hard disk
A hard disk check is carried out automatically when
the camera power is turned on in order to see if
there are any problems with the formatting of the
hard disk. If a problem with the hard disk is
detected, “CHECKING DISK!” is displayed on the
monitor screen. If this happens, reformat the hard
disk, or if the hard disk contains images that you
need to save, contact the place of purchase for
assistance.
The hard disk is sensitive to dust, vibration and
shocks, and it should also not be used in the vicinity
of items which generate magnetic fields. Be sure to
observe the following in order to minimize the risk
of data losses.
•Do not subject the hard disk to shocks.
•Do not use the camera in places which are
unstable or subject to vibration.
•Do not move the camera while the power is still
turned on.
•Do not disconnect the power cord from the
power supply while recording or playback is in
progress.
•Do not use the camera in places which are
prone to sudden changes in temperature
(changes of more than 10��C in one hour).
•If moving the camera to a place which has high
humidity or which is subject to large fluctuations
in humidity, condensation may form inside the
camera. If the camera is used while there is
condensation inside the camera, it may result in
camera malfunctions.
•Do not install the camera in places which are
subject to vibration, such as inside vehicles or
trains.
The built-in hard disk, cooling
fan and Ni-Cd battery are
consumable.
•These parts should generally be replaced after 2
years of operation at an ambient temperature
of 25˚C. This replacement period is a guide
only, and is not a guarantee that performance
will be maintained during the whole of the time.
•If the ambient temperature is 40˚C, the Ni-Cd
battery should generally be replaced after one
year.
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