RCA EZ4000RD - Manual (Page 12)

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Waterproof precautions
Before using for outdoor activity
• Make sure to close the card door securely without water, dust, hair or etc. between door and cabinet.
• It may result in malfunction if water, dirt or sand gets inside the camcorder.
• Closing the card door: make sure to close the card door properly and ensure no space between tvthe
cover and the cabinet before using.
Using camcorder outdoor
• Do not open or close the card door near the sea, a lake or similar locations.
• Do not open or close the card door with wet hands or in wet environment.
• Before changing your memory card, make sure that the camcorder and your hands are completely dry.
• Do not use the camcorder in water more than 3 meters (9.8 feet) or in water for more than 1 hour
consecutively or water temperature exit 0 – 40 degree C.
• Do not open or close the card door in water.
• Do not use the camera in hot water, hot spring bath or etc.
• Do not apply excessive force to the camcorder. The camcorder may be damaged if you dive into water
with it.
• Do not leave the camera on sand, excess heat under sunlight may damaged the camcorder.
After using camcorder
• Wash the camcorder immediately after used in sea or other outdoor activity, and then use cloth to
clean it and leave it dry.
• To wash sand, dirt or dust off the camera, rinse it under running tap water or wash it in a bowl of fresh
water for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Make sure to wipe any dirt or sand off the waterproof sealing material or its contacting surface. Dirt or
sand may scratch the material or the surface, making the camcorder less resistant to water.
• Do not use any soapy water, mild detergents, alcohol or similar liquids to clean the camcorder. They
may make the camcorder less resistant to water.
• The waterproof sealing material is replaceable at cost. The material should be replaced once a year to
maintain the camera’s water resistance.