Panasonic HX-A1M Owners Manual - Page 49

Cautions for use

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Others Cautions for use About this unit This unit and the microSD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. ≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. ≥ If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/ or sound may be adversely affected. Make sure to use the supplied cable. Do not extend the cable. Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto this unit. ≥ If this unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off. ≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with this unit for a long time. When you use this unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of this unit. ≥ Sand or dust may damage this unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card.) Do not use this unit in strenuous sports involving impacts and collisions. When carrying this unit, do not drop or bump it. ≥ A strong impact can break this unit's casing, causing it to malfunction. Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, pull the USB cable from the PC, and then wipe this unit with a soft dry cloth. ≥ If this unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly, and then wipe this unit with the damp cloth. Next, dry this unit with a dry cloth. ≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents. ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth. Do not use this unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause this unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged. - 49 -

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Keep this unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cable.
Do not extend the cable.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto this unit.
If this unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its
body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with this unit for a long time.
When you use this unit in a sandy or dusty
place such as a beach, do not let sand or
fine dust get into the body and terminals of
this unit.
Sand or dust may damage this unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and removing
a card.)
Do not use this unit in strenuous sports
involving impacts and collisions.
When carrying this unit, do not drop or
bump it.
A strong impact can break this unit’s casing,
causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
Before cleaning, pull the USB cable from the
PC, and then wipe this unit with a soft dry
cloth.
If this unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and
squeeze firmly, and then wipe this unit with
the damp cloth. Next, dry this unit with a dry
cloth.
Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these
solvents.
When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use this unit for surveillance
purposes or other business uses.
This unit was designed for consumer
intermittent use. It was not intended for
continuous use, or for any industrial or
commercial application resulting in prolonged
use.
In certain situations, continuous use could
cause this unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly
discouraged.
Others
Cautions for use
About this unit
This unit and the microSD card become
warm during use. This is not a
malfunction.