Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V Operating Manual page 62

Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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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
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
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vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
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camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio.
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Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
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sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
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screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
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recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
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from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
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casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
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modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful with the lens.
Keep the LCD screen and the viewfinder closed
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when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped
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in an object such as a towel.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
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lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
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such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
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pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
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If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
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Consult your local authorized Sony service
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GB facility.

Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
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your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
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plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
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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 before
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storing it.
Note on the camcorder/battery pack
temperature
When the temperature of the camcorder
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or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD screen or the
viewfinder.
Notes on charging through the USB
cable
Charging may not be possible with all
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computers.
If you connect the camcorder to a laptop
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computer that is not connected to a power
source, the battery of the laptop computer will
continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the
camcorder connected to a computer in this
manner.
Charging with a personally assembled
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computer, with a converted computer, or
through a USB hub are not guaranteed.
The camcorder may not function correctly
depending on the USB device which is used
with the computer.