Maintenance Additional Information - Samsung SC-DX205 User Manual

maintenance & additional information
MAINTENANCE
Your DVD camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
suggestions below will help you fulfil any guarantee obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
• For safekeeping of the DVD camcorder, turn off the DVD camcorder.
- Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor. pages 20, 25
- Remove the memory card and DVD disc. pages 40, 60
Cautions when storing
• Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:
The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD
camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the DVD
camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
• Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place:
Dust entering the DVD camcorder could cause malfunctions. If humidity is high, the lens could become moldy,
and the DVD camcorder could become inoperative. It is recommended that you put the DVD camcorder in a box
together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet, etc.
• Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration:
This could cause malfunctions.
• Detach the battery pack from the DVD camcorder and store it in a cool and dry place:
Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperatures could shorten its life.
Cleaning the DVD camcorder
• Before cleaning, turn off the DVD camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub the surface.
- Do not use benzene or a thinner to clean the camcorder. The coating of exterior could peel off or the case
could deteriorate.
To clean the LCD screen
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the screen.
To clean the lens
Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your finger.
If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
- Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
- If the lens looks dimmer, turn off the DVD camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour.
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