Camcorder User Manual

Introduction
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Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your camera and
battery charger. Also follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the camera, battery charger, and batteries.
◗ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
camera’s cover or open any of the compartments except
as instructed in this User’s Guide.
◗ To prevent fire or electric shock, do not insert objects
through any openings in the camera or battery charger.
Do not expose the camera or battery charger to rain or
moisture.
◗ To prevent fire or explosion, do not use the camera or
battery charger where inflammable or volatile gas is
stored.
◗ If the camera shows unusual signs such as noise, odor, or
smoke, turn it off immediately. Remove the batteries
and/or disconnect the AC adapter, and unplug the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet.
◗ If the battery charger shows unusual signs such as noise,
odor, or smoke, unplug it immediately.
◗ To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not
expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of
time.
◗ Do not use the charger near water. Never insert or
remove the charger’s power plug with wet hands.
◗ Keep the charger away from heat sources. Do not use
outside the temperature range of 41 to 95
°F (5 to 35°C).
◗ Do not use the charger within reach of children.
◗ Do not insert batteries backward.
◗ Use only the types of power sources listed on the charger
label and in this User’sGuide. Always supply power to
the charger directly from a standard domestic electrical
outlet.
◗ Do not charge the batteries using an electrical outlet on
an airplane.
◗ Do not use the camera outdoors during adverse weather
conditions.
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