Panasonic PV-GS50S Operating Instructions - Page 92

Cautions for Use When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or ª After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (l 20) 2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Palmcorder. ≥Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting [OFF]. (l 20) and removing the Cassette.) 3 Detach the Power Source and retract Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals the Viewfinder. (l 18) onto the Palmcorder. 4 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied ≥If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, Lens Cap. (l 19) the Palmcorder body may deform and the surface ª Tips for using your Palmcorder finish may peel off. ≥Do not keep a rubber or plastic product in contact When you use your Palmcorder on a rainy or with the Palmcorder for a long period of time. snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no When cleaning the Palmcorder, do not use any water enters the Palmcorder. ≥Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette to solvent, such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc. ≥The Palmcorder body may become damaged and malfunction. (Irreparable damage may occur.) ≥If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet a the surface finish may peel off. ≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to AC Cable from the AC Jack. wipe the Palmcorder body carefully. Then, wipe it ≥Wipe the Palmcorder with a soft dry cloth. To again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is Keep the Palmcorder away from magnetically soaked in a detergent diluted with water and charged equipment (such as a TV, game afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth. equipment, etc.) ≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or ≥For storing or transporting the Palmcorder, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic prevent the coating on the Palmcorder body from wave radiation. ≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so becoming worn. After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and may cause noise to adversely affect the picture detach the Battery from the Palmcorder or pull and sound. ≥Due to strong magnetic fields created by speakers out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. ≥If the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder, the tape or large motors, recording on the tape may be sags and deteriorates. damaged, or images may be distorted. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a ≥If you leave the Battery in the Palmcorder or on the AC Adaptor, the Battery will no longer be microprocessor may adversely affect the rechargeable. Palmcorder, causing the disturbance of images and sounds. ≥If the Palmcorder is affected by magnetically ª About the AC Adaptor ≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high charged equipment and does not function or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may properly, turn off the Palmcorder power and continue flashing, and the Battery may not charge. detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then After the temperature of the Battery has decreased connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. or increased sufficiently, charging starts Thereafter, turn on the Palmcorder power. automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to Do not use your Palmcorder near radio flash even after the Battery temperature has transmitters or high-voltage lines. decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or ≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected. contact your dealer. ≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes longer than Do not use this Palmcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. usual. ≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio ≥If you use the Palmcorder for a long period of time, reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. 3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radios. ≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate ≥This Palmcorder is not intended for industrial use. whirring sounds. This is normal. 92