User manual PANASONIC DMW-MS1E

[. . . ] N° de modèle DMW-MS1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Book 2 ページ ２００９年３月１８日　水曜日　午後９時２９分 Contents Information for Your Safety . 7 Mounting the Unit onto the Digital Camera, and Removing it . 13 Information for Your Safety • This stereo microphone is exclusively for Panasonic digital cameras. [. . . ] € Do not store batteries in locations where the temperature and/or humidity levels are high. € Keep batteries out of the reach of infants and small children. € Remove the battery from the unit when you do not intend to use the unit for a prolonged period. € The battery may be hot immediately after the unit has been used. Before removing it from the unit, turn off the unit’s power and wait until the temperature of the battery has dropped. € At low temperatures [under 10 °C (50 oF)], the performance of the battery will deteriorate and the operating time of the unit will be sharply reduced. The operating duration of batteries tends to be shorter particularly when alkaline/manganese dry batteries are used so warm them in your pocket before use. When warming batteries in your pocket, avoid direct contact with cigarette lighters and other metal objects as well as with pocket/ body warmers. € The operating time of the unit may also be sharply reduced if the + and - electrodes of the battery are exposed to oils from the skin or other forms of dirt. Before installing the battery, wipe the + and - electrodes carefully using a soft, dry cloth. ˆ Batteries with shapes that cannot be used • Installing batteries with irregular shapes in the unit may cause electrolyte leakage, heat generation and even rupturing of the batteries themselves. € Some batteries sold on the market have part or all of their jackets missing: Under no circumstances should such batteries be used. ) • Batteries (bare batteries) with • Batteries whose - electrode no external jackets or batteries is flat with parts of their jackets missing 6 VQT2C64 DMW-MS1PP_E-VQT2C64. Book 7 ページ ２００９年３月１８日　水曜日　午後９時２９分 If electrolytes should leak from the battery, wipe away all traces of the electrolyte in the battery compartment, and then insert a fresh battery. If you should get electrolyte on your hands or clothes, rinse it off thoroughly with water. If you should get electrolyte in your eyes, you risk losing your sight. In such a case, do not rub your eyes but immediately wash them with clean water, and then seek medical advice. ˆ Service life of batteries Batteries used AAA Manganese dry batteries (R03) AAA Alkaline dry batteries (LR03) Operating time Approx. 1, 000 h Inserting and Removing the Unit’s Battery • Check that the unit’s power is off. € Press the [ ] mark on the cover in the direction of arrow 1 and slide the cover in the direction of arrow 2. [. . . ] € Do not connect or disconnect the stereo mini-plug with the digital camera turned on. € When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period, mold and other problems may cause failure of the unit. It is recommended that you check the unit’s operation prior to use. € Take care to not apply excessive force to the wind shield. [. . . ]