For Prolonging Service Life of Battery Pack

• Do not subject to unnecessary shock.
• Charge within the temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Cooler temperatures require longer charging time, or in some cases stop charging at all. Warmer temperatures prevent complete charging, or in some cases stop charging at all.
• Store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.
• Fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time.
• Remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

For Protecting your Recording Medium

• Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
• Do not splash the recording medium with water.
• Do not use, replace, or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.
• Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.
• Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.
• Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not touch the metal parts.
• When formatting or erasing data using the camcorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the camcorder with a hammer etc.

For Cleaning the Unit

• Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
• Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe again with a dry cloth.
• Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
• Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

On Usage Environment

• Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove, or to excessive shock or vibration.
• Avoid using the unit near a television set or near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc).
• Avoid using the unit in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.
• Avoid using the unit in places where air pressure is low (more than 3000 m (9870 ft) above the sea level).
• Do not leave the unit in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight, in a closed car in summer, or near a heater.
• Do not place the camcorder in dusty or sandy areas, such as on a beach.