Panasonic HDC-TM80 Operating Instructions Manual page 132

Do not use the unit for surveillance
purposes or other business uses.
≥ This unit was designed for consumer
intermittent use. It was not intended for
continuous use, or for any industrial or
commercial application resulting in
prolonged use.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly
discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or
cabinet, it is recommended that you place
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
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When disposing of or giving away this
unit, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the
file management information and cannot
be used to completely erase the data in
built-in memory or HDD of this unit. The
data can be recovered using commercially
available software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format
the built-in memory or HDD before
disposing of or giving away this unit.
To physically format the built-in memory,
connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select
[SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [Built-
inMemory] from the menu, and then press
and hold the recording start/stop button on
the screen below for about 3 seconds.
When the built-in memory data deletion
screen appears, select [YES], and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
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To physically format the HDD, connect the
unit via the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] #
[FORMAT MEDIA] # [HDD] from the
menu, and then press and hold the
recording start/stop button on the screen
below for about 3 seconds. When the
HDD data deletion screen appears, select
[YES], and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
≥ Please look after the data in your built-in
memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will
not be held responsible in the unlikely
case that private data is divulged.