I know what dew sensors look like on other models but I'm still
struggling to find it on mine. I can't see anything similar - but much
of the cicuit board is hidden. I might have to start taking my
camcorder apart and having a closer look.

(to clarify lakewood's solution above) Once I find the dew sensor Do I:

1) remove the sensor, or
2) remove it and solder the two contacts together to complete the
circuit