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Camcorder Maintenance
Please read the information below carefully before using your video camera for proper and safe
operation, so as to use the camera to its fullest and maintain its performance.
Do not expose the video camera to sunshine directly, nor point its lens to sunlight. Otherwise,
the image sensor of the video camera may be damaged.
Take good care of the video camera and prevent water or sand particles from entering the
video camera when it is used on the beach or near water. Please note that water, sand
particles, dust or component containing salt may damage the video camera.
Keep the video camera free of dust and chemical materials. Place it in a cool, dry and well
ventilated place. Do not place the video camera in a high temperature, moist or dusty place.
Be sure to use the video camera regularly during its long time storage. Please check if the
video camera can operate normally before use.
If dirt or stains accumulate on the video camera or on its lens, use a soft, clean and dry rag to
wipe it away gently. If the video camera or its lens is stained with sand particles, blow them
away gently. Do not use cloth to wipe arbitrarily. Otherwise, it may scratch the surface of video
camera or its lens.
If it is required to clean the camera surface, first blow away the sand dust accumulated on the
surface, and then wipe the camera gently with a rag or tissue appropriate for optical
equipment. Please use a cleaning agent specifically for a video camera when wiping if
necessary. Do not use organic solvent to clean the video camera.
Do not touch the lens surface with fingers.
Format the memory card before first use. Note: Please back up the data if the memory card
inside has been previously used. After that, format the memory card of this video camera.
The external SD memory card is made of precision electronic components. The following
situations may cause loss or damage of your data:
1. Improper use of the memory card.
3. The memory card is bent, dropped or collided.
4. The memory card has been placed under high temperature or moist environment or
expose to sunshine directly.
5. Electrostatic or electromagnetic field exists around the memory card.
