Panasonic PV-GS39 - Manual (Page 5)

USE & LOCATION
A WARNING
«TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your
Camcorder and power supply should not be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the
power supply or operate your Camcorder if it
gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a
pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply
before cleaning.
A CAUTION
• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT
THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
• DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER
WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY
AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF
THE EVF
• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER
TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE
... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed
car, next to a heater, etc... This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
Camcorder.
• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the tape and inside the
unit.
• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER
OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT IN USE.
• STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ...
Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner
that will not subject it to unnecessary movement
(avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder
contains a sensitive pick-up device which could
be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do
not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your Camcorder body.
• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch
the surface of the lens with your hand. Use
a commercial Camcorder lens solution and
lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMCORDER ... Before handling your
Camcorder, make sure your hands and face
are free from any chemical products, such as
suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otheiwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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