Cautions For Use - Panasonic SDR-S15 Operating Instructions Manual

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Cautions for use

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When using the unit
● Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and
sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
• Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may
result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may
adversely affect the SD Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the SD Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment
and stops functioning properly, turn the SD Video Camera off and remove
the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect
AC adaptor and turn the SD Video Camera on.
● Do not use the SD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage
lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded
pictures and sound may be adversely affected.
● Use the cord or cable supplied with the unit or other devices. Do not extend
the cords and the cables.
● Do not expose the unit to insecticide or volatile substances, or allow prolonged
contact with rubber or vinyl products. (This can cause deformation and
peeling.)
● Do not drop or impact the unit.
• Strong impacts may damage the outer casing, causing it to malfunction.
● Do not use the unit for business purposes such as surveillance.
• This unit is not of professional grade, and can build up heat internally over
extended use, resulting in problems.
● Before long periods of disuse:
• Wipe away moisture and dirt with a soft dry cloth, dry naturally and store with
desiccant (silica gel).
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SD cards
● The memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the maximum capacity
for copyright protection and management, which is ordinarily used by the unit,
computers, etc.
● MiniSD cards require a purpose-specific adaptor. Do not insert just the miniSD
card or just the adaptor. Also, do not insert and remove a miniSD card while
keeping the adaptor inserted into the unit. (This can cause damage.)
Battery
● The rechargeable lithium ion battery used with this unit is readily affected by
temperature and humidity. In cold places, the full battery indication may not
appear and a low battery warning may appear approx. 5 minutes after starting
use. In high temperatures, a protective function may be triggered, preventing
use.
● After use, always remove and store the battery.
• If left inside the unit, the battery may over-discharge because of small
amounts of current flow, ultimately damaging the battery.
• Place the battery in a plastic bag so as to prevent metal from contacting
terminals and store in a cool (15 - 25 ˚C) dry (40 - 60 % RH) place subject to
minimal temperature changes.
• Storing the battery in extreme cold or high heat may shorten the battery's
service-life. Moreover, places that are hot, humid or oily can rust terminals
and cause damage to the battery.
• During long-term storage, charge the battery once a year, then use it until
depleted and store it again.
• Clean battery terminals of adhering dust, etc.
● Prepare a spare battery when going out.
• Prepare 3 - 4x more battery power than you plan to use. In cold places such
as ski resorts, recording time becomes shorter.
• Do not forget the AC adaptor when traveling so that you can recharge
batteries.
● Do not use batteries if damaged or deformed (especially terminals) from
dropping, etc.
• This can cause damage to the unit.
● Do not throw batteries into fire.
• The battery may burst if heated or thrown into fire.
● If the battery does not last long immediately after charging, it has reached the
end of its service-life. Purchase a new battery.
● Notice about the rechargeable battery
• The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.
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