CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus Model 130 MovieCorder cam- corder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the camcorder so you can en- joy it for years.
Keep the camcorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq- uids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
Use and store the camcorder only in normal temperature envi- ronments. Temperature ex- tremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage bat- teries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Handle the camcorder gently and carefully. Dropping it can dam- age circuit boards and cases, and cause it to work improperly.
Keep the camcorder away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Wipe the camcorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look- ing new. Do not use harsh chem- icals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean it.
Modifying or tampering with the camcorder’s in- ternal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your camcorder is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
HANDLING
•Remove the cassette tape and turn off the power when the camcorder is not in use.
•Avoid shocks and drops. Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording generates noise in the recorded image.
•To protect the lens, always replace the lens cap when the camcorder is not in use. Do not touch the lens surface with your hand.
•Do not point the camcorder lens or the viewfinder eyepiece at the sun, whether recording is in progress or not. Direct sun- light can make recording impossible, burn the CCD imager, and damage the cam- corder beyond repair. Be particularly care- ful when recording outside.
•Do not use the camcorder in excessive temperatures and humidity. You can use the camcorder between 32° F and 104° F and between 35% and 80% relative humid- ity.
•Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near strong heat sources. This can result in severe damage to the camcorder’s case and electronic circuits.
•Avoid magnetic sources. Using the cam- corder near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources can adversely affect recorded images.
•Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder. Such substances could cause malfunctions.
•Do not use or leave the camcorder in areas with excessive smoke, steam, dust, or moisture. Such environments can cause dew to form on the camcorder’s lenses. Be sure to provide ample ventilation.
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