Preparation
 Battery shapes that cannot be usedthe ambient temperature is low [10 °C
? Batteries with unusual shapes cause (50 °F) or less]. This is particularly true
leakage, heat generation or explosion if when using alkaline or oxyride batteries
inserted in the camera.so warm them in your pocket etc. before
? Batteries with the covering partly or fully using them. Make sure that no metal
peeled off. Never use these batteries. objects such as a lighter are placed
(Refer to the illustration below.)together with the batteries when warming
them in your pocket.
? All or part of the ? The ) pole is � at.? If there is grease or dirt on the battery
covering on the
battery is peeled poles, the recording/playback time may
off.become extremely short. Before inserting
the batteries, clean the battery terminals
with a soft, dry cloth.
If battery leakage occurs, remove the
batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage
in the battery compartment. Insert new
 Proper Care and Handling of Batteriesbatteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
Mishandling batteries may cause leakage,
heat generation, Ţ re or explosion. Observe If battery electrolyte spills on your hands
the following.or clothes, thoroughly wash them with
? Do not heat or expose to � ame.water. Battery electrolyte can cause loss
? Do not leave the batteries in an of sight if it comes into contact with your
automobile exposed to direct sunlight eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them
for a long period of time with doors and immediately with clean water and consult
windows closed. a doctor.
? Do not splash batteries with water/sea
water or wet battery terminals. Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging
? Do not peel off or scratch the covering on them with a nickel metal hydride battery
batteries.
? Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to charger. However, improper handling of
the batteries may cause leakage, heat
other strong impacts.generation, Ţ re or explosion. Observe the
? Do not use batteries that show signs of
leakage, deformation, discoloration etc.following.
? Do not store batteries in high humidity ? If rechargeable batteries are to be used,
rechargeable batteries manufactured by
areas or high temperatures.Panasonic are recommended.
? Keep batteries away from children.
? Always use 2 new batteries of the same ? If there is dirt on the battery poles, you
type when replacing batteries.may not be able to charge normally.
Clean the battery poles and the battery
? Remove the batteries if you do not intend recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
to use the unit for a long time.
? Batteries may heat up soon after you ? When charging batteries for the Ţ rst time,
start using the unit. Turn the camera off or after having not used them for a long
period of time, they may not charge fully.
and wait until the battery temperature This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and
decreases before removing them.
? Battery performance deteriorates and is not a malfunction. Battery performance
recording/playback time decreases when will become normal after a few charges
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