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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 o 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 o 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.
