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Miscellaneous Information : Cleaning and Maintenance
After Using the Device
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For the safekeeping of the device, follow these steps.
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Turn the device off.
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Remove the battery pack (refer to page 20).
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Remove the Memory Card (refer to page 35).
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To prevent any damage to the LCD monitor, do not apply excessive force to its moving parts.
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Do not drop or in any way shock the device.
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For prolonged use of the device, avoid using it in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
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Do not leave the device in places subject to:
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Excessive humidity, steam, soot, or dust.
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Excessive shock or vibration.
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Extremely high (over 50°C or 122°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.
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Strong electromagnetic fields.
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Direct sunlight or in a closed car on a hot day.
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For the safe use of the battery pack, follow these guidelines:
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To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off the device when not in use.
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Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use. Recording with many starts and stops, frequent
zooming, and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times.
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Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Do not dispose of Battery Packs by burning them.
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The battery pack will become warm during charging and use. This is not a malfunction.
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The battery pack has a limited service life. If the period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge, the
battery pack is at the end of its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.
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For the safe use of the Memory Card, follow these guidelines:
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The Memory Card should be stored away from heaters and other heat sources. Avoid storing Memory Cards under direct
sunlight and avoid electromagnetic fields.
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Do not power off any devices while transferring data, as this may destroy the data.
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Back up your image data often to a hard disk or other permanent storage media.
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Format the Memory Card periodically.
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When formatting the Memory Card, format in the DEVICE.
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