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Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
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To prevent damage to cards and data
•Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.
•Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
•Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
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When disposing of/transferring memory cards
•If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only
changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards,
we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially
available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card.
Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
LCD Monitor
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Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage
the monitor.
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Do not rub the LCD monitor forcefully or push on it.
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In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor
may be slightly less responsive than normal immediately after startup. Normal
brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.
Batteries
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Be sure to remove the batteries from the camera if you are not using it for a long period
of time.
•If the batteries are left in the camera, a small electrical current continues to flow even
when the camera is turned off and the batteries will be gradually drained.
•If the temperature is too high or low or the humidity is high, the terminals may rust
causing a malfunction.
•Be sure to store the batteries in cool (15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) location with
low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH), where the temperature does not change sharply.
•Keep batteries away from toddlers and children.
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Do not drop, throw, or subject batteries to other strong impact.
•If you drop the batteries accidentally, make sure that the terminals have not been
damaged.
•Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, deformation, discoloration, etc.
If battery leakage occurs, remove the batteries, thoroughly wipe dry the battery
compartment, and then insert new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
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Always use the batteries in dry and clean conditions.
•Do not immerse the batteries in water or seawater or wet the terminals.
•If there is any foreign substance such as grease or dirt on the battery poles, the
recording/playback time may become extremely short. Before inserting the batteries,
carefully clean the poles with a soft dry cloth.
