Canon DC40 - Manual (Page 132)

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Maintenance/Others
Storage
 If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust,
in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth
or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Pick Up Lens
 Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never touch
the pick up lens directly to clean it.
Lens and Viewfinder
 If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.
 Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.
 Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use
tissue paper.
LCD Screen
 Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
 Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes
suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if
condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
When the camcorder is moved from an air-
conditioned room to a warm, humid place When the camcorder is moved from a
cold place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid
room When a cold room is heated rapidly