Reference, Care and Maintenance, Things to Avoid

Reference

Care and Maintenance

•Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes.

•Wipe the lens gently with a cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for camera lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The oil from your skin can damage the lens or improper cleaning may scratch the lens.

•Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.

•Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

•The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not subject the camcorder to swinging, shaking, or dropping.

•When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.

•Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C).

Things to Avoid

•Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

•Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette. When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm, condensation may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

•Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If either component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter.

•Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects.

•Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup could permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.

•Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.

•Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray may damage the internal parts of the camcorder.

•Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C).

•Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder.