Sony HANDYCAM HDR-CX 100 Operating Manual page 54

Precautions
On useand care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the fbllowing locations:
- Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
defbrmed.
- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
- Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly'.
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
- On a sandy beach or an}_vhere dusty'. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens maybe exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD
screen.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
reconnnended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let }_mr camcorder get wet, tbr example,
from rain or sea water. If}_ur camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug }_mr camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer befbre operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the camcorder turning offwhen you are
not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap }_mr camcorder with a towel, *br
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything hea,, T on it.
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
pack.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
- Consult your local authorized So W service
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- \_ash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
- If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• To keep your camcorder in optimum state tbr a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
• Use up the battery pack completely befbre
storing it.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If}_mr 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.
To clean the LCD screen
• If fingerprints or dust make the L('D screen
dirty; it is recommended that }_u use a soft
cloth to clean it. When }_u use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly" to the LCD screen. Use
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a sot} cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the tbllowing to avoid damage to the
finish:
- Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen