•Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

On image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

•On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

•If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 54). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

•You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

–When playing back image data modified on your computer.

–When playing back image data recorded with other devices.

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs

have the mark.What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining battery time and charging time appear.

To charge the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an

ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the /CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently.

To use the battery pack effectively

•Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time.

–Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.

–Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional).

•Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster.

We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).

•Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause.

•Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

About the remaining battery time indicator

•When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or

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