Canon HF20 A Camcorder User Manual


 
Additional Information 167
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically
treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Lens and Instant AF Sensor
If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, 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 view-
finder. 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 temper-
ature 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 quickly from cold to warm places
When the camcorder is left in a humid room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
To avoid condensation
Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem-
perature.
Place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually
to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.