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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.
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For safekeeping of the camcorder, be sure to turn it off.
- Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor.
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- Remove a memory card.
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Cautions on Storing
Donotleavethecamcorderinaplacewherethetemperatureisveryhighforalongperiodoftime:
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.
Donotstorethecamcorderinaplacewherethehumidityordustlevelishigh:
Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction. If humidity is high, the lens could become moldy, and
the camcorder could become inoperative. It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a
desiccant packet to help protect it from humidity when storing it in a closet, etc.
Donotstorethecamcorderinaplacesubjecttostrongmagnetismorintensevibrations:
This could cause malfunctions.
Detachthebatterypackfromthecamcorderandstoreitinacoolplace:
Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Cleaning the camcorder
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Beforecleaning,turnoffthecamcorderandremovethebatterypackandACpoweradaptor.
Tocleantheexterior
- 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.
TocleantheLCDmonitor
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
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