170 Additional InformationMaintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemicallytreated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.Lens• If the lens surface is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blowerbrush.• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never usetissue paper.LCD Touch Screen• Clean the LCD touch screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper-ature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.CondensationMoving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures maycause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces.Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued usemay 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 tem-perature.• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorderin an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperaturechanges before removing it from the bag.COPY
