GE CG400 - Manual (Page 29)

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Care and Maintenance
• Keep dust and grit from entering the
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and
grit are abrasive and will cause
excessive wear to both the camcorder’s
recording/playback heads and cassettes.
• Wipe the lens gently with a cleaning
tissue and commercially prepared
cleaning solution designed for camera
lens. Do not touch the lens with your
fingers. The oil from your skin can
damage the lens or improper cleaning
may scratch the lens.
• Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.
• Before handling your camcorder, make
sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it may damage the finish.
• The camcorder can be damaged by
improper storage or handling. Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging,
shaking, or dropping.
• When the camcorder is not in use,
always remove the cassette and
AC adapter/charger or battery.
• Do not store the camcorder in
temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or
above 140°F (60°C).
Things to Avoid
• Do not attempt to disassemble your
camcorder. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
• Avoid operating your camcorder
immediately after moving it from a cold
location to a warm location. Give the
camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a
stable temperature before inserting a
cassette. When the camcorder is moved
from cold to warm, condensation may
cause the tape to stick to the headwheel
and damage the headwheel or tape.
• Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If
either component becomes wet, turn off
the power and take the unit to an
Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter.
• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun
or other bright objects.
• Do not leave your camcorder in direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
The resulting heat buildup could
permanently damage the camcorder’s
internal parts.
• Do not operate the camcorder in
extremely humid environments.
• Do not operate the camcorder near the
ocean as salt water or salt water spray
may damage the internal parts of the
camcorder.
• Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures below
32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
• Do not use an adapter/charger or
batteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong
accessories may cause damage to the
camcorder.