or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen.

These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

•Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

•Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Note on using this manual

•The images of the LCD screen used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see.

Notes on using the camcorder

•Hold your camcorder with your hand through the loop of the hand strap as shown in the following illustration.

•Be careful not to touch the lens.

•When you are using the touch panel, place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

•You can change the language to be used for screen display on your camcorder (p. 20).

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

LCD panel

Battery pack

Notes on handling the Handycam Station

•When attaching your camcorder to the Handycam Station, insert your camcorder in the direction of the arrow as shown in the following illustration. Be sure to insert it all the way.

•When removing your camcorder from the Handycam Station, hold both your camcorder and the Handycam Station as shown in the following illustration, and remove it from the Handycam Station.

bNotes

•When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station, hold both the DC plug and the Handycam Station and disconnect the AC Adaptor.

•Be sure to turn the power of your camcorder off before inserting it into or removing it from the Handycam Station.

•You may not be able to attach your camcorder to the Handycam Station when the jack cover on your camcorder is opened.

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