Sony DCR-IP5E/IP7E Operating Instructions Manual page 241

Maintenance information and
precautions
•Keep your camcorder away from strong
magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-
pointed object.
•Do not strongly press the LCD screen.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
•Do not use the network function in a medical
institution or in an aircraft (DCR-IP7E only).
On handling tapes
•Do not insert anything into the small holes on
the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to
sense the type and thickness of the tape and if
the recording tab is in or out.
•Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the
tape.
•Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To
remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft
cloth.
Camcorder care
•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the
power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections
and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when
your camcorder is not to be used for a long
time.
•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust.
If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove
them with a soft cloth.
•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth,
or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
solvent which may damage the finish.
•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When
you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in
a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust.
Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
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