MAINTENANCE
Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
•For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn oft the camcorder. Remove the battery and AC power adaptor.
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•Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:
The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot weather. If you leave the camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the camcorder to a direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
•Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place: Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction. If humidity is high, the lens could become mouldy, and the camcorder could become inoperative. It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet, etc.
•Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration:
This could cause malfunctions.
•Detach the battery from the camcorder and store it in a cool place:
Leaving the battery attached or storing it at a high temperature could shorten its life.
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and AC power adaptor.
•To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub the surface.
Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The coating of exterior could peel oft or the case could deteriorate.
•To fix the case the LCD screen
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
•To clean the lens
Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers.
If necessary, wipe gently with lens with a paper. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
If the lens looks dim, turn oft the camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour.