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Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
Its ability to generate power is based upon the
chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This
reaction is susceptible to the surrounding
temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature
is too high or too low, the operating time of the
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in
an extremely cold environment, the Battery may
operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery
becomes extremely hot, a protective function may
be activated, and the Battery may become
unusable for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the
Camcorder. (If it is left attached to the
Camcorder, a minute amount of current is
consumed even when the Camcorder power is
off.) If the Battery is left attached to the
Camcorder for a long time, over-discharge takes
place. The Battery may become unusable after it
is charged.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
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The Battery has a limited life.
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Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may
cause an explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery
Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with
dirt, dust, or other substances.
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see
if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camcorder or
AC Adaptor may damage the Camcorder or AC
Adaptor.
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Cautions for Storage
Before storing the Camcorder, take the
Cassette out and detach the Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with a
relatively stable temperature.
Recommended Temperature: 59
o
F to 77
o
F (15
o
C
to 25
o
C), Recommended Humidity: 40% to 60%
Camcorder
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Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from
getting into the Camera.
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Do not leave the Camcorder in places that
expose it to high temperature.
Battery
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Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.
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If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places,
the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
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Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in
contact with metal objects (such as
necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in
a short circuit or heat generation and, if you
touch the Battery in this condition, you may
be badly burned.
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Store the Battery in a completely discharged
state. To store the Battery for a long period of
time, we recommend you charge it once every
year and store it again after you completely use
up the charged capacity.
Cassette
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Before storing it, rewind the tape to the
beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than
6 months with the tape stopped midway, the
tape sags (although it depends on the storage
condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.
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Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct
sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may
damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral
particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the
heads of the Camcorder and other components.
Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back
to its case.
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Twice a year, wind the tape to the end and then
rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left
for 1 year or longer without winding or
rewinding, temperature and humidity changes
may cause the Cassette to deform due to
swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound
tape may stick to itself.
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Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic
substances or equipment.
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The surface of the tape is covered with
extremely minute magnetic particles, upon
which signals are recorded. Magnetic
necklaces, toys, etc., have a magnetic force that
is stronger than you may expect, and they may
erase the contents of a recording or may cause
noise in images and sounds.
Card
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When the Card is being read, do not remove the
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration
or impact.
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Do not leave the Card in places where there is
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are
easily generated.
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Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the
recorded content may be damaged.
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After use, be sure to remove the Card from the
Camcorder.
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Do not touch the terminals on the back of the
Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or
water to enter it.
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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
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