4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your camcorder, safety is a major factor in the design of every instru ment. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the camcorder and accessory equipment.1 Read these instructions.2 Store these instructions for convenient accessibility.3 Heed all warnings.4 Observe all instructions.5 Do not use the camcorder near water.6 Clean the camcorder using only a dry cloth.7 Do not block any ventilation openings. The camc order should be placed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.8 Do not place the camcorder near heat sources such as radiators, heat-registering areas, stoves, or other heat-generating apparatus (including amplifiers).9 Protect the mains lead and cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs, the mains, and at connection points to the camcorder.10 Only use the attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.11 Use the camcorder only with a cart, st and, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the camcorder. When using a cart to move the camcorder, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.12 Unplug the camcorder during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.13 Refer all servicing to qualified servicing pe rsonnel. Servicing will be required when the camcorder is damaged in any way, such as if the mains lead, cord, or plug is damaged, liquid is spilled or foreign objects fall in to the camcorder, the camcorder is exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or is dropped.14 Do not drip or splash liquids onto the camcorde r or place the camcorder near objects filled with liquid such as vases.15 Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) n ear the mains with easy accessibility.
