Before Use
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VQT1B86
∫ About the battery charger
∫ Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the
camera.
This unit may malfunction, recording
pictures may no longer be possible or the
lens or the LCD monitor may be
damaged.
•We strongly recommend
you do not leave the
camera in your pants
pocket when you sit down
or forcefully insert it into a
full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD
monitor or personal injury
may result.
•Be particularly careful in the following
places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into
contact with this unit such as when
using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
•If water or seawater splashes on the
camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the
camera body carefully.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes. Be
careful of condensation since it causes
lens stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera
off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog
will disappear naturally when the
temperature of the camera becomes close
to the ambient temperature.
∫ Read together with the “Cautions for
Use”. (P95)
∫ About cards that can be used in this
unit
You can use an SD Memory Card, an
SDHC Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard.
•When the term card is used in these
operating instructions this refers to the
following types of Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)
–MultiMediaCard
More specific information about memory
cards that can be used with this unit.
•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card
if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
•A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC
logo is not based on the SD Standard and
will not work in this product.
•A MultiMediaCard is compatible with still
pictures only.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC
between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery
charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply
outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet
configuration.
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