Canon DC40 DC40 Instruction Manual - Page 132

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- When the camcorder is moved from a conditioned room to a warm, humid place cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly 132