Handling Precautions - Canon Vixia HG20 Instruction Manual

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Do's and Don'ts

Handling Precautions

Camcorder
Make sure to observe the following
precautions to ensure maximum
performance. Make sure to also observe
the precautions pertaining to the hard
disk, as hard disk damage may result in
permanent data loss.
• Back up your recordings
periodically. Make sure to transfer
your recordings to an external device
such as a computer or digital video
recorder ( 82) and back them up
on a regular basis and especially after
making important recordings. This will
protect your important recordings in
case of damage and create more free
space on the hard disk or memory
card. Canon shall not be liable for any
data loss.
• Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts. The
hard disk is a high-precision device.
Vibrations, strong impacts or
dropping the camcorder may result in
the hard disk not being recognized or
may cause recording/playback to
stop unexpectedly. Be especially
careful while the ACCESS indicator is
on or flashing. Avoid recording in very
loud places. When using a shoulder
strap, do not allow the camcorder to
swing and hit an object.
• Keep the drop sensor activated
whenever possible. This camcorder
is equipped with a sensor that
detects acceleration. Should the
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camcorder be dropped or subject to a
similar condition, a mechanism
designed to help prevent hard disk
damage will activate and recording/
playback may stop or the camcorder
may turn off. Deactivating this
function ( 99) can increase the
likelihood of hard disk damage should
the camcorder be subject to such
conditions. Even if this function is set
to [ On], hard disk damage can
occur if the camcorder is dropped.
• Do not use the camcorder in very
loud places. When using the
camcorder in extremely loud
surroundings, recording/playback
may stop unexpectedly. In such case,
you can continue recording on the
memory card.
• Do not disconnect the power
source while the camcorder is on.
Always turn the camcorder off before
removing the battery pack or
compact power adapter.
• Do not turn off the camcorder while
the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing or while the camcorder is
in standby mode. While data is being
written onto the hard disk,
disconnecting the power source or
turning off the camcorder may result
in hard disk damage or permanent
data loss.