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Notes on using the camcorder under/
near water
The touch panel may be activated by water
splashes on the screen icons.
The touch panel cannot be operated
underwater. Use the buttons of the camcorder
to perform shooting operations.
Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as
from jumping into water.
Do not open and close the battery/memory
card/jack cover while under/near water.
This camcorder sinks in water. Place your
hand through the wrist strap to prevent the
camcorder from sinking.
Faint, white, circular spots may appear in
under-water flash photos due to reflections off
of floating objects. This is not a malfunction.
Select
(Underwater) in Scene Selection to
shoot underwater with less distortion (p. 47).
If water drops or other foreign matter is present
on the lens, you will not be able to record clear
images.
Cleaning after using the camcorder
under/near water
Always clean the camcorder with water after use
within 60 minutes, and do not open the battery/
memory card/jack cover before cleaning is
finished. Sand or water may get inside places
where it cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-
proof performance will be degraded.
Allow the camcorder to sit in pure water poured
into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes. Then,
gently shake the camcorder, press each button
inside the water to clean away any salt, sand or
other matter lodged around the buttons.
After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a soft
cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely
in a shady location with good ventilation. Do
not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk
of deformation and/or degraded water-proof
performance.
Wipe away water drops or dust on the battery/
memory card/jack cover with a soft dry cloth.
This camcorder is constructed to drain water.
Water will drain from openings around the
power zoom lever, etc. After removing from
water, place the camcorder on a dry cloth for a
while to allow water to drain.
Bubbles may appear when the camcorder is
placed under water. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder body may become discolored
if it comes in contact with sunscreen or suntan
oil. If the camcorder does come in contact with
sunscreen or suntan oil, quickly wipe it clean.
Do not allow the camcorder to sit with salt
water inside or on the surface. This may lead to
corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of
water-proof performance.
Iron sands may adhere to the frame around the
LCD screen or the power zoom lever. If iron
sands adhere to the camcorder, gently wipe
them off with a soft cloth so that you will not
scrape the camcorder case or the LCD screen.
To maintain the water-proof performance,
we recommend that once a year you take the
camcorder to your dealer, or to an authorized
repair shop, to have the sealing gasket of the
battery/memory card/jack cover replaced for
a fee.
