Canon HV40 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Do’s and Don’ts
the slot if it is not correctly oriented may
damage the memory card or the
camcorder.
Do not attach any labels or stickers on
the memory card.
When you erase image files or initialize
the memory card, only the file allocation
table is altered and the data itself is not
actually deleted. Take the necessary
precautions when you dispose of the
memory card, for example by physically
damaging it to prevent the leakage of
private data.
Lithium Button Battery
Do not pick up the battery using
tweezers or other metal tools, as this will
cause a short circuit.
Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth
to ensure proper contact.
For California, USA only:
The lithium
battery included contains Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate for details.
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in
rechargeable lithium battery to keep the
date/time and other settings. The built-in
lithium battery is recharged while you use
the camcorder, however, it will become
totally discharged if you do not use the
camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
Connect the compact power adapter to
the camcorder and leave it connected for
24 hours with the switch set to
(CHG).
WARNING!
The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mishandled.
Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in
water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or
incinerate the battery.
Replace with a CR2025 battery made by
Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo,
or with Duracell2025. Use of other
batteries may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If
swallowed, seek medical assistance
immediately. The battery case may break
and the battery fluids may cause internal
injuries.
Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the
battery in the wrong direction.
Dispose of the used battery according to
applicable recycling regulations.
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