Precautions for use
Battery characteristicsLCD
This camera recorder uses a rechargeableOIf the same image or characters are left
lithium-ion battery which produces electricaldisplayed for a prolonged period on the LCD
energy by means of an internal chemicalmonitor or viewfinder, the image may be
reaction. This reaction tends to be easilyburned onto the screen. If this happens,
affected by the ambient temperature andkeep the power off for several hours to
ENGLISHhumidity, and the period during which therestore the screen to its original condition.
battery can be effectively used decreases as theOThe liquid crystal parts are fabricated using
temperature becomes very high or low. Thehigh-precision technology. The screen has
battery charge will last for only 5 minutes if theeffective pixels that cover more than 99.99%
battery is used in an environment where theof its area, but pixels may be missing or
temperature is extremely low.remain permanently lit in less than 0.01% of
When the battery temperature rises to anthe area. This is neither indicative of
abnormally high level, the protection function ismalfunctioning nor does it affect the images
activated, and it is not possible to use thein any way.
battery for a while.OIn locations where the temperature fluctuates
considerably, condensation may form on the
Always remove the battery upon completionliquid crystal parts of LCD monitor. If this
of operation.happens, wipe off the moisture using a soft,
Never fail to remove the battery from thedry cloth.
camera recorder. (If it is left in the camera, aOIf the temperature of the camera recorder
small amount of current will be consumed evenitself is very low, the LCD monitor may be
when the camera recorderOs power is off.) If theslightly darker than usual immediately after
battery is left in the camera for a prolongedthe power has been turned on. Normal
period, it will become excessively discharged tobrightness is restored after the internal
the extent that even after it has been recharged,temperature has risen.
it may not be possible to re-use it.
Do not point the lens or viewfinderOs eye-
Disposing of the batterypiece at the sun.
ODispose of the battery when it has reachedDoing so may damage the internal parts.
the end of its service life.
ODo not dispose of the battery in a fire as itProtective caps for the connectors
may explode.Keep the protective caps in place over any
connectors which are not being used.
Protect the battery terminals.
Ensure that the battery terminals are free from
dust and foreign matter.
If the battery has been dropped, check that the
battery body and terminals have not been bent
out of shape.
Inserting a deformed battery into the camera
recorder or mounting it in the AC adapter may
result in damage to the camera recorder or AC
adapter.
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