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CARE
Cleaning and maintenance
• Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or other strong
chem:cal cleaners. These may cause d i scoloration and damage to the casing .
• Clean the casing with a soft, d ry cloth . If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly
wrung cloth dampened with a d i l uted , neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.
•The lens and optical elements can be cleaned with compressed air and lens papers designed for photo
graphic lenses.
To protect the lens
Always replace the lens cap on the camcorder lens when the camcorder is not in use. Do not touch the
surface of the lens with your han d .
Use commercial photog raphic l e n s solution a n d paper when cleaning t h e lens. I mproper clean ing can
scratch the lens coating .
BATTERY PACK (Ni-Cd type)
Battery pack consumption
• Recording with many starts and stops, frequent
zooming, and recording in low temperatures will
somewhat shorten actual recording times.
According ly, be sure to turn off the power when
not record i ng . Use of an auxiliary battery pack is
recommended to prevent undesirable interrup
tions to your recording .
• Do not use a n insufficiently charged or weak battery
pack. Such battery packs may cause the power to
automatically stop during camcorder operation to
protect both the battery pack and the unit.
• Battery power is consumed even when the
camcorder's power is turned off. If the cam
corder w i l l not be used, remove the battery
pack. (See page 15 )
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• Please use the SHARP BT-70 or BT-80 battery
packs designed specifically for use with this
camcorder.
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Extending battery pack life.
This camcorder uses a N i-Cd type battery pack.
1 We recommend that you use the battery pack
until its charge is fully drained and the camcorder
is inoperable before recharg ing the pack.
2 Recharg e the battery pack right before record
ing. A battery pack stored for an extended time
will naturally wear down, resulting in decreased
recording time.
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3 Do not tr
to recharge a fu l ly charged battery
pack before it has been discharged, as this will
cause deterioration of the battery's capacity.
4 Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.
How to use the marker on the
battery pack
This marker is provided so that
you can remember the charg ing
condition. Set the switch to the
"no mark" position when charg
ing is completed . Set the switch
to the "red mark" position when
the battery is depleted.
Temperature During Charging
• The battery pack can be charged at temperatures
of 0°C to 40°C, but, to utilize the battery's full
capacity, it is recommended that charging take
place at temperatures of 10°C to 35°C.
• For safety, keep the battery pack in its protective
cover when it is not being used . If the metal parts
of the battery pack come in contact with other
metal items, there is a danger that a short circuit
may occur.
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