Handling Precautions - Canon LEGRIA HF G40 Instruction Manual

Handling Precautions

Camcorder
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance.
• Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device
such as a computer or digital video recorder (A 110) and save them on a regular basis. This will
protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory
card. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.
• Do not carry the camcorder by the OLED panel. Be careful when closing the OLED panel. When
using a wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.
• Handle the touch screen with care. Do not apply excessive force and do not use ballpoint pens or
other hard-tipped tools to operate the touch screen. This may damage the touch screen's surface.
• Do not attach protective film on the touch screen. The camcorder features a capacitive touch
screen so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective
layer.
• Do not hold the camcorder in the same posture for long periods of times as this may cause low-
temperature contact burns. Even if the camcorder does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the
same body part may cause skin redness or blistering. The use of a tripod is recommended for
people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camcorder in very hot
places.
• Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car parked
under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
• Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and
motors, MRI machines or high-voltage power lines. Using the camcorder in such places may cause
anomalies in the video, or audio or video noise to appear.
• Do not use the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions near medical equipment or sensitive electronic devices
as it may affect their performance. In the case of pacemakers, keep the camcorder at least 22 cm
away from the device.
• The camcorder's Wi-Fi functions may be subject to interference from devices such as cordless
phones and microwave ovens. Keeping as much distance as possible from these devices or using
the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions at a different time of day may reduce such interference.
• Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a
bright subject.
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof –
avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the
camcorder and/or the lens.
• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified
service personnel.
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may
cause damage.
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