Cleaning after using the camcorder under/near water

• Always clean the camcorder with water after use within 60 minutes, and do not open the battery/ memory card/jack cover before cleaning is finished. Sand or water may get inside places where it cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-proof performance will be degraded.

• Allow the camcorder to sit in pure water poured into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes. Then, gently shake the camcorder, press each button inside the water to clean away any salt, sand or other matter lodged around the buttons.

• After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a soft cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely in a shady location with good ventilation. Do not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk of deformation and/or degraded water-proof performance.

• Wipe away water drops or dust on the battery/memory card/jack cover with a soft dry cloth.

• This camcorder is constructed to drain water. Water will drain from openings around the power zoom lever, etc. After removing from water, place the camcorder on a dry cloth for a while to allow water to drain.

• Bubbles may appear when the camcorder is placed under water. This is not a malfunction.

• The camcorder body may become discolored if it comes in contact with sunscreen or suntan oil. If the camcorder does come in contact with sunscreen or suntan oil, quickly wipe it clean.

• Do not allow the camcorder to sit with salt water inside or on the surface. This may lead to corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of water-proof performance.

• Iron sands may adhere to the frame around the LCD screen or the power zoom lever. If iron sands adhere to the camcorder, gently wipe them off with a soft cloth so that you will not scrape the camcorder case or the LCD screen.

• To maintain the water-proof performance, we recommend that once a year you take the camcorder to your dealer, or to an authorized repair shop, to have the sealing gasket of the battery/memory card/jack cover replaced for a fee.