JVC GC-S5 manual Places to Avoid

Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

Be sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (aP.84) to ensure that you use your camera correctly.

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●Places to Avoid

Do not use or store the camera in the following types of locations:

•Very humid, dirty or dusty places

•In very warm places, such as in direct sunlight or in a closed car in summer, or in very cold places

•Places subject to strong vibrations

•Places affected by smoke or steam

•Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as places near motors, transformers or magnets)

•For long periods in contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products

●Do not expose the camera to sand.

The GC-S5 is particularly adverse to the effect of sand. In sandy locations such as beaches or deserts, or in locations where there is windborne sand, ensure that the camera is not exposed to sand. This can cause faults that may be irreparable.

●Notes on Condensation

If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, switch the camera off and wait one hour before using the camera. Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia card. In this event, remove the SmartMedia and wait a short time before using it again.

●When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the battery and the SmartMedia card before storing the camera.

●Cleaning Your Camera

•Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens, the surface of the LCD monitor and the optical viewfinder, then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.

•Take care not to scrape the LCD monitor with hard objects as the surface scratches easily.

•Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine or insecticide, as these may react with the camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating.

●Using the Camera Overseas

• To view the images on a TV monitor, the TV monitor must be the same format (PAL) and have a Video In port. You will also need a video cable.

• When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in your check- in baggage. Luggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible.

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