Panasonic PV-GS39 - Manual (Page 74)

■ Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its
ability to generate power is based upon the chemical
reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is
susceptible to the surrounding temperature and
humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the Battery becomes
shorter. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold
environment, the Battery may operate only for about
5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a
protective function may operate, and the Battery may
become unusable for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder. (If
it is left attached to the Camcorder, a minute amount
of current is consumed even when the Camcorder
power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the
Camcorder for a long time, over-discharge takes
place. The Battery may become unusable after it is
charged.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
• The Battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may
cause an explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery
Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt,
dust, or other substances. If you drop the Battery
accidentally, check to see if the Battery body and
terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed
Battery to the Camcorder or AC Adaptor may
damage the Camcorder or AC Adaptor.
■ Cautions for storage
Before storing the Camcorder, take the
Cassette out and detach the Battery.
Store ail the components in a dry place with a
relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended Temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F
to 77 °F), Recommended Flumidity: 40 % to 60 %)
Camcorder
• Wrap it with a soft doth to prevent dust from getting
into the Camera.
< Do not leave the Camcorder in places that expose
it to high temperature.
Battery
< Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures
will shorten the life of the Battery.
< If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
• Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in
contact with metal objects (such as necklaces,
hairpins, etc.}. This can result in a short circuit
or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery
in this condition, you may be badly burned.
• Store the Battery in a completely discharged state.
To store the Battery for a long period of time, we
recommend you charge it once every year and
store it again after you completely use up the
charged capacity.
Cassette
• Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning.
If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with
the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although
it depends on the storage condition). Be sure to
rewind to the beginning.
• Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight
(ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape.
Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty
Cassettes damage the heads of the Camcorder
and other components. Develop a habit of returning
the Cassette back to its case.
• Once every half year, wind the tape to the end
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette
is left for 1 year or longer without winding or
rewinding, temperature and humidity changes
may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling,
shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick
to itself.
• Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic
substances or equipment.
• The surface of tape is covered with extremely
minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are
recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have
magnetic force that is stronger than you may
normally expect, and they may erase the contents
of a recording or may cause noise in images and
sounds.
Card
• When the Card is being read, do not remove the
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or
impact.
• Do not leave the Card in places where there is
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are
easily generated.
• Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the
recorded content may be damaged.
• After use, be sure to remove the Card from the
Camcorder.
• After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in
the enclosed bag.
• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card
with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to
enter it.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
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