Panasonic PVGS55 PVGS55 User Guide - Page 70

Others When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Palmcorder. ≥Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Palmcorder. ≥If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. ≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Palmcorder for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Palmcorder. ≥The Palmcorder body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. ≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. ≥Wipe the Palmcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth. ≥For storing or transporting the Palmcorder, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn. After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Palmcorder or pull out the AC Cable from AC Jack. ≥If the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder, the tape sags and deteriorates. ≥If the Battery is left on the Palmcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged. ª About AC Adaptor ≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer. ≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal. ≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio. ≥When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. ≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC jack. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) ≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean. ª Condensation If you turn the Palmcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation Indication [3 DEW] (yellow or red) blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the procedure below. Blinking in yellow: Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape. Blinking in red: Dew is adhering on the head or the tape. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. ≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction. 2 Leave the Palmcorder with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature. When [3 DEW] blinks in yellow ≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/ Playback Mode. Leave the Palmcorder for about 30 minutes. ≥However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted. When [3 DEW] blinks in red ≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the Palmcorder automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours. 3 Turn the Palmcorder on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed. ≥The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Palmcorder, it also may occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover. When the Lens Is Fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Palmcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. -70-