Panasonic AG-DVX100A - Manual (Page 7)

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Precautions for use
Battery characteristics
This camera recorder uses a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery which produces electrical
energy by means of an internal chemical
reaction. This reaction tends to be easily
affected by the ambient temperature and
humidity, and the period during which the
battery can be effectively used decreases as the
temperature becomes very high or low. The
battery charge will last for only 5 minutes if the
battery is used in an environment where the
temperature is extremely low.
When the battery temperature rises to an
abnormally high level, the protection function is
activated, and it is not possible to use the
battery for a while.
Always remove the battery upon completion
of operation.
Never fail to remove the battery from the
camera recorder. (If it is left in the camera, a
small amount of current will be consumed even
when the camera recorder’s power is off.) If the
battery is left in the camera for a prolonged
period, it will become excessively discharged to
the extent that even after it has been recharged,
it may not be possible to re-use it.
Disposing of the battery
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Dispose of the battery when it has reached
the end of its service life.
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Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it
may explode.
Protect the battery terminals.
Ensure that the battery terminals are free from
dust and foreign matter.
If the battery has been dropped, check that the
battery body and terminals have not been bent
out of shape.
Inserting a deformed battery into the camera
recorder or mounting it in the AC adapter may
result in damage to the camera recorder or AC
adapter.
LCD
O If the same image or characters are left
displayed for a prolonged period on the LCD
monitor or viewfinder, the image may be
burned onto the screen. If this happens,
keep the power off for several hours to
restore the screen to its original condition.
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The liquid crystal parts are fabricated using
high-precision technology. The screen has
effective pixels that cover more than 99.99%
of its area, but pixels may be missing or
remain permanently lit in less than 0.01% of
the area. This is neither indicative of
malfunctioning nor does it affect the images
in any way.
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In locations where the temperature fluctuates
considerably, condensation may form on the
liquid crystal parts of LCD monitor. If this
happens, wipe off the moisture using a soft,
dry cloth.
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If the temperature of the camera recorder
itself is very low, the LCD monitor may be
slightly darker than usual immediately after
the power has been turned on. Normal
brightness is restored after the internal
temperature has risen.
Do not point the lens or viewfinder’s eye-
piece at the sun.
Doing so may damage the internal parts.
Protective caps for the connectors
Keep the protective caps in place over any
connectors which are not being used.