Panasonic PV-GS80 Operating Instructions Manual page 66

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• About the Camcorder
oWhen the Camcorder is used for a long time,
the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is
not a malfunction.
Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away
as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
elf you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of
or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the
Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by
electromagnetic wave radiation.
oDe not use the Digital Video Camcorder 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
Digital Video Camcorder, disturbing the pictures
and sound.
• If the Digital Video Camcorder is adversely
affected by electromagnetic equipment and
stops functioning properly, turn the Digital Video
Camcorder off and remove the battery or
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the
Digital Video Camcorder on.
Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder 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.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the Camcorder.
• If the Camcorder is sprayed with such
chemicals, the Camcorder body may become
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
contact with the Camcorder for a long time.
When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or
dusty place such as on a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the
Camcorder from getting wet.
• Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting
and removing a cassette.)
• If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then,
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or
bump it.
• A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its
housing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the Camcorder.
• Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC Cable from the AC Jack.
• The Camcorder body may be discolored and the
surface finish may peel off.
• Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and
wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it
with a dry cloth.
• When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance
purposes or other business use.
• If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the
internal temperature increases and,
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
• This Camcorder is not intended for business
use.
When you are not going to use Camcorder for
an extended time
• When storing the unit in a cupboard or a
cabinet, it is recommended that you put a
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
• About the battery
The battery used in the Camcorder is a
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the
effect of temperature increases with increasing or
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature
range, the fully charged indication may not
appear, or the low battery indication may appear
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high
temperature, moreover, the protection function
may work, disabling use of the Camcorder.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
• If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a
minute amount of current is consumed even
when the Camcorder power is [OFF]. If the
battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a
long time, over-discharge takes place. The
battery may become unusable after it is
charged.
• The battery should be stored in a cool place free
from humidity, with as constant temperature as
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 r'C to
25 °C (59 °F to 77 r'F), Recommended humidity:
40% to 60%)
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