Canon ZR500 Instruction Manual page 72

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When condensation is detected:
a
The camcorder stops operating and the warning message "CONDENSATION HAS
BEEN DETECTED" appears for approx. 4 seconds and
"[i]"
starts flashing.
o
If a cassette is loaded, the warning message "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" appears
and
"~"
starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette
compartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape.
a
A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected
Resuming use:
o
It
takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the condensation warning
stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
o
Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
o
Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140 OF). Do not
leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
o
Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.
a
Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the
day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
o
Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic
objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.
a
Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder.
Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.
o
Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its
lifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and
to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30°C (86 OF). If you do not use
the battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a year. If
you have more than 1 battery pack, perform these precautions at the same time for all
battery packs.
o
Although the battery pack's operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40°C (32 OF
to 104 OF), the optimal range is from 10°C to 30 °C (50 OF to 86 OF). At cold
temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.
o
Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes SUbstantially at
normal temperatures.