JVC PICSIO GC-FM2 Detailed User Manual page 27

Recording
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A fter use
After use in water or when dusted with sandy dust, rinse the camcorder with fresh
water and dry it well as soon as possible.
1
Press the button for about 1 second to turn off the camcorder.
Make sure that the connector cover is closed tightly.
2
Rinse with fresh water.
Soak and wash in an appropriate depth of still fresh water in basin.
Push aside the buttons to wash off the dirt in the gap.
Do not rinse with chemicals, soap, neutral detergent or alcohol.
Do not apply current of water such as
tap water directly to this unit.
3
Dry.
Wipe off with a dry soft cloth and dry in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. There may
be water near the microphone. Therefore, aim the camcorder downward and remove the water.
Wiping with some sand remaining can cause a scratch. Wipe after rinsing the sand off.
Also, wipe off strange materials and water drops inside the cover.
CAUTION
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Do not dry with heat such as by using a hairdryer. The waterproof capability will deteriorate.
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Do not leave the camcorder for long time in low temperature environment in cold
climates or in heat of 40 °C (104 °F) or higher (such as under sun light, in a sun-heated
car or near the heater). The waterproof capability will deteriorate.
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After use in marine water, soak in adequate amount of fresh water approximately 10
minutes and rinse with fresh water in order to clean off the salt.
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Do not leave the camcorder soaked in or wet with salt water. It may cause corrosion,
tarnish, or deterioration of water resistance.
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Remove the strap from camera and rinse the strap with fresh water.
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Do not connect cables or charge with water drops remaining.
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JVC cannot be held responsible of any loss of data due to ingress of water into the unit.
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It is recommended to replace the packing (optional) once a year to maintain the
waterproof capability. Consult your nearest JVC service center. (P.52)
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