Samsung SMX-F50 User Manual

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112112MAINTENANCEThe suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligationsand allow you to enjoy this product for many years.Cautions when storingFor safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.- Remove the battery and AC power adaptor.- Remove the memory card.Cleaning the camcorderBefore cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the batteryand AC power adaptor.To clean the exterior- Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive forcewhen cleaning. Gently rub the surface.- Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. Theexterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate.To clean the LCD screenWipe very gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damagethe screen.To clean the lensUse a blower brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gentlywith a soft cloth.If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue.- Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.- If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off forabout 1 hour.LCD screenTo prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with acoarse cloth.Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They arenot malfunctions.- When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCDscreen may heat up.- If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface aroundthe LCD screen becomes hot.•••••- When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an afterimagemay appear on the LCD screen.An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technologywhich creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%.However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear inthe center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appearoutside the center. These spots, which are normally incurredduring the manufacturing process, do not affect the recordedimages.Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completelydisappeared.Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with thecamcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorizedservice center.•••Maintenance & additional informationWhen there is dew condensation, put thecamcorder aside for a while before usingWhat is dew condensation?Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a locationwhere there is a significant temperature difference from the previouslocation. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of thecamcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there is dew on or in yourcamcorder, it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage thecamcorder when you turn the power on.Exactly when does dew condensation occur?When you move the camera to a location with a higher temperaturethan the previous location, or when you move it to a hot area suddenly.Examples:- You record outside in cold weather during the winter and thenmove the camera in indoors.- You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or insidea car where the A/C was running.What can I do?- Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the camcorderin a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.•••