131Do’s & Don’tsEMemory Card We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer. Image datamay be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity.Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memorycard while the CARD access indicator is flashing. Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do notexpose them to water. Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into theslot 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.Lithium Button Battery Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a shortcircuit. Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistanceimmediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internaldamage. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and othersettings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder, however, itwill become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the power adapter to the camcorderand leave it connected for 24 hours with the power switch set to .WARNING!• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard ifmishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incineratethe battery.• Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo,or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.
