Handling Precautions173• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch toprevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure ofthe card’s content. To write-protect the memory card set theswitch to the LOCK position.Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe 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 dischargecompletely 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 andleave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.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 – specialhandling may apply.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for details.DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation table is altered and stored datais not physically erased. When you dispose of the camcorder or memory card or give either to anotherperson, initialize it using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 40). Fill it up with unimportantrecordings, and then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the originalrecordings very difficult.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 thebattery.• Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, FDK, or withDuracell2025. 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. Thebattery 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.LOCK switch
