Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-AC adapter and battery
recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at ? If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the
the beach.CHARGE lamp will blink several times before
? Failure to heed this caution will cause the charging starts.
camera-recorder, P2 card or cassette to ? If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even
malfunction (and may result in irreparable when the battery temperature is normal, there
damage).may be something wrong with the battery or AC
adapter. Contact your dealer.
Keep the camera-recorder away from ? The battery takes longer to charge when it is
equipment (such as TV sets and video game warm.
machines) that generate magnetic fields.? The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception
? Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.
TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or ? The AC adapter may make some noise when you
sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the are using it, but this is normal.
set emits.
? The powerful magnetic fields generated by Take precautions not to drop the camera when
speakers or large motors may damage your moving it.
recordings or distort the images.? Strong impacts may damage the camera and
? The electromagnetic waves emitted from a cause it to stop working.
microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-? Handle the camera with care, using the hand
recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be strap or shoulder strap to carry it.
distorted.
? If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or
products that generate magnetic fields that it no other volatile substances.
longer operates properly, turn it off and remove ? These can warp the camera or cause the finish to
the battery or unplug the AC adapter from the come off.
power outlet. Then install the battery again or ? Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with
reconnect the AC adapter. After this, turn the rubber or PVC products for extended periods of
camera-recorder back on.time.
Do not use the camera-recorder near radio After use, remove the cassette and battery and
transmitters or high-voltage equipment.disconnect the AC power supply cord.
? Using the camera-recorder near a radio ? The tape can become slack or damaged if you
transmitter or high-voltage equipment may leave it in the camera.
adversely affect the recorded images and/or
sound.
Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the
camera-recorder when using it at the beach
and other similar places.
? Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder,
P2 card and cassette. (Be especially careful
when inserting or removing the P2 card or
cassettes.)
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