Handlingprecautions - Canon ZR960 Instruction Manual

HandlingPrecautions
Camcorder
• Do not carry the camcorder by the
LCD panel. Be careful when closing
the LCD panel.
• Do not leave the camcorder in places
subject to high temperatures (like the
inside of a car under direct sunlight),
or high humidity.
• Do not use the camcorder near strong
electromagnetic fields such as above
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile
phones.
• 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.
• When mounting the camcorder on a
tripod, make sure that the tripod's
fastening screw is shorter than
5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Using other tripods
may damage the camcorder.
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• When recording movies, try to get a
calm, stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement
while shooting and extensive use of
fast zooms and panning can result in
jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the
playback of such scenes may result in
visually induced motion sickness. If
you experience such a reaction,
immediately stop the playback and
take a rest break as necessary.
Long-term storage
If you do not intend to use the
camcorder for a long time, store it in a
place free of dust, in low humidity, and
at temperatures not higher than 30 °C
(86 °F).
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