About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder

• This camcorder is water-proof/dust-proof equivalent to IEC60529 IP58. The camcorder is operable up to a water depth of 10 m (33 feet) for 60 minutes.

• Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized water, such as from a tap.

• Do not use in hot springs.

• Use the camcorder in the recommended operating water temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).

• Meeting MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock standards, this product has passed the required tests when dropped from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) above a 5 cm (2 in.) ‑thick plywood board (with the LCD screen closed, facing toward the camcorder body)*.

• As for dust-proof/shock-proof performance, there is no guarantee that the camcorder will not become scratched or dented.

• Sometimes water-proof performance is lost if the camcorder is subjected to a strong shock such as from being dropped. We recommend the camcorder be inspected at an authorized repair shop for a fee.

• Accessories supplied do not meet water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof specifications.