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maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE
Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The suggestions below will help you fulfil any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
✪ For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.
- Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor. ➥page 16
- Remove the memory card. ➥page 39
Cautions on Storing
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 season. If you leave the camcorder
in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the camcorder to direct
sunlight or place it near a heater.
Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity or dust level is high:
Dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions. 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
desiccant when storing it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations:
This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery pack from the camcorder and store it in a cool place:
Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Cleaning the camcorder
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Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack 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 off or the case could
deteriorate.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
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