180 Additional Information• When mounting the camcorder on atripod, make sure that the tripod's fas-tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm.Using other tripods may damage thecamcorder.• When recording movies, try to get acalm, stable picture. Excessive cam-corder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms andpanning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback ofsuch scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you expe-rience such a reaction, stop the playback immediately and take a restbreak as necessary.Long-term storageIf you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in aplace free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than30 °C.Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack andthe camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.Long-term storage• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than30 °C.• To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completelybefore storing it.• Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.5.5 mmDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C. Donot leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.• Do not get it wet.Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
