Handling Precautions - Canon VIXIA HF11 Instruction Manual

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Do's and Don'ts

Handling Precautions

Camcorder
Be sure to observe the following
precautions to ensure maximum
performance.
• Back up your recordings
periodically. Make sure to transfer
your recordings to an external device
such as a computer or digital video
recorder ( 83) and back them up
on a regular basis. This will protect
your important recordings in case of
damage and create more free space
on the memory. Canon shall not be
liable for any data loss.
• Do not carry the camcorder by the
LCD panel. Be careful when closing
the LCD panel.
• Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts. When
using a wrist strap, do not allow the
camcorder to swing and hit an object.
• 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 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
112
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.) and that its camera-
positioning pin is retractable (not
fixed). Using other tripods may
damage the camcorder.
Camera positioning pin
5.5 mm
• 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.