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Page 85: On handling the casing, About care and storage of the lens, On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery

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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.

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To clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.

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On adjustment of the LCD screen

(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.

1

Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).

2

Eject the cassette from your camcorder,
then disconnect any connecting cables
except the AC Adaptor from your
camcorder.

3

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing
DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, and
keep pressing down DISP/BATT INFO for
about 5 seconds.

4

Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
the corner of the “Memory Stick” or the
like.

The position of the “×” changes. If you did
not press the right spot, start from step

4

again.

• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is

rotated.

On handling the 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 avoid 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.

About 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. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.

On 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(CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor 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

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