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air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached
the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
x
To clean the LCD screen
The LCD screen is covered with a coating. The
coating may be peeled off by scratching or
rubbing. Maintain the LCD screen as follows.
• Wipe dirt off the LCD screen with a clean, soft
cloth, such as an eye glass cleaning cloth, etc.
• Before wiping the LCD screen, blow dust or
sand off with a dust blower, etc.
• If you rub the LCD screen hard, even with a
tissue, the coating may be damaged.
• Wipe fingerprints or hand cream off the LCD
screen as soon as possible, as they may cause
the coating to peel off.
x
To adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure
below. It is recommended that you connect your
camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using
the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger during the
operation.
1
Press the MENU button
t
select
(OTHERS)
t
[CALIBRATION]
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
2
Touch “
×
” displayed on the screen with
the corner of memory card or the like 3
times.
b
Notes
• If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
• You cannot perform the calibration when the
LCD screen is turned around, or facing up and
closed to the camcorder
Casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to prevent damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
Care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
Charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when the POWER switch is set to OFF. The
pre-installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor/
Charger or while the battery pack is attached. The
rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in
about
3 months
if you do not use your
camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor/Charger
connected or the battery pack attached. Use your
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