Read This First - Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 Operating Manual

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
Do not disassemble.
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Do not crush and do not expose the battery
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pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
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objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
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(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
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Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
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batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
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genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
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children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type
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recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
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described in the instructions.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket) immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
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Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC
power source (mains) is still supplied to
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall
socket) via the AC Adaptor.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable. You can help
preserve our environment
by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information
regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll
free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
For customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
This product has received UL Listing.