Maintenance/Others172Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatilesolvents such as paint thinner.Lens, Viewfinder and Instant AF Sensor• If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper.OLED Touch Screen• Clean the OLED touch screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly.Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.CondensationMoving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (waterdroplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected.Continued use may damage the camcorder.Condensation may form in the following cases:• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places• When the camcorder is left in a humid room• When a cold room is heated rapidlyTo avoid condensation• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bagand let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.When condensation is detectedThe precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location andweather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.COPY
