NOTES REGARDING THE LCD SCREEN
•Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen and the inside of the the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
•The LCD screen has been manufactured using high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD screen. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded pic- ture in any way.
•Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the LCD screen or battery pack.
SERVICING & REPLACEMENT PARTS
•Do not attempt to service this camcorder yourself.
•Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
•When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.
•Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
NOTES REGARDING CAMCORDER
•Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
•Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot
be repaired.
•A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
-When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.)
-When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)
•If the 
(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed.
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