Canon DC301 - Manual (Page 73)

Additional Information • 73
Do’s and Don’ts
Camcorder
• Do not touch the pick up lens.
• Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts while the
DISC access indicator is on or
flashing. The data may not be
correctly recorded on the disc, and
the recording may be permanently
lost.
• Do not carry the camcorder by the
LCD panel or the disc cover. Be
careful when closing the LCD panel.
• 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 or viewfinder 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 above should
get into the camcorder it may damage
the camcorder and/or the lens. Be
sure to close the disc compartment
cover after use.
• 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.
Battery Pack
• Charged battery packs continue to
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge
them on the day of use, or the day
before, to ensure a full charge.
• Contact of the battery pack terminals
with metallic objects may cause a
short circuit and damage the battery
pack.
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor
contact between the battery pack and
the camcorder. Wipe the terminals
with a soft cloth.
• Since storing a charged battery pack
for a long time (about 1 year) can
shorten its lifecycle or affect
performance, we recommend to
discharge the battery pack fully and to
store it in a dry place at temperatures
no higher than 30 °C. If you do not use
the battery pack for long periods,
charge and discharge it fully at least
once a year. If you have more than one
battery pack, perform these
Handling Precautions
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might
explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to
temperature higher than 60 °C. Do
not leave it near a heater or inside a
car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify
it.
• Do not drop it or subject it to
shocks.
• Do not get it wet.
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