Additional Information128If you did not press the right spot, start fromstep 4 again.b Note• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you haverotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screenfacing out.On handling the casing• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorderbody with a soft cloth lightly moistened withwater, and then wipe the casing with a dry softcloth.• Avoid the following to avoid damage to thefinish.– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent andinsecticide.– Handling with above substances on yourhands.– Leaving the casing in contact with rubberor vinyl objects for a long period of time.About care and storage of the lens• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a softcloth in the following instances:– When there are fingerprints on the lenssurface.– In hot or humid locations– When the lens is exposed to salty air such asat the seaside.• Store in a well-ventilated location subject tolittle dirt or dust.• To prevent molds periodically clean the lensas described above.It is recommended you operate your camcorderabout once a month to keep it in an optimumstate for a long time.To charge the pre-installed button-typebatteryYour camcorder has a pre-installed button-typebattery to retain the date, time, and othersettings even when the POWER switch is set to(CHG) OFF. The pre-installed button-typebattery is always charged while you are usingyour camcorder but it will get dischargedgradually if you do not use your camcorder. Thebutton-type battery will be fully discharged inabout 3 months if you do not use yourcamcorder at all. However, even if the pre-installed button-type battery is not charged, thecamcorder operation will not be affected as longas you are not recording the date.ProceduresConnect your camcorder to a wall outlet usingthe supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with thePOWER switch set to (CHG) OFF for morethan 24 hours.Removing dust from inside theviewfinder1 Remove the eyecup.1 Remove the screw on each side of theeyecup and viewfinder using ascrewdriver.2 Remove the eyecup.2 Remove dust from inside the eyecup andviewfinder with a blower.3 Reverse steps 1 and 2 to re-attach theeyecup and replace the screws.b Note• Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft. Be carefulwhen handling the eyecup.112
