Sony Handycam HDR-GW77V Operating Manual page 10

Notes before using the camcorder
under/near water
Notes on using the camcorder under/
near water
• Make sure that no Ibreign matter such as sand,
hair, or dirt gets inside the battery/memory
card/jack cover. Even a small amount of
Ibreign matter may lead to water entering the
canlcorder.
• Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating
surfi_ces have not become scratched. Even a
small scratch may lead to water entering the
camcorder. If the sealing gasket or its mating
surfi_ces become scratched, take the camcorder
to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing
gasket replaced fbr a fee.
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@ Sealing gasket
@ The sealing surfi_ces of the sealing gasket
• If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its
mating surfi_ces, wipe the area clean with a
soft cloth that will not leave behind any fibers.
Prevent the sealing gasket fi'om becoming
scratched by touching it while charging a
battery or using a cable.
• Do not open/close the battery/memory
card/jack cover with wet or san@ hands or near
water. There is a risk this will lead to sand or
water getting inside. Befbre opening the cover,
per*brm the procedure described in "Cleaning
after using the camcorder under/near water'_
• Open the battery/memory card/jack cover with
the camcorder completely dr3c
• Always confirm that the battery/memory card/
jack cover has been securely locked.
• The touch panel may be actiw_ted by water
splashes on the screen icons.
• The touch panel cannot be operated
underwater. Use the buttons of the camcorder
to perfbrm shooting operations.
• Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as
f)com jumping into water.
• Do not open and close the battery/memory
card/jack cover while under/near water.
• This camcorder sinks in water. Place your
hand through the wrist strap to prevent the
camcorder Ii'om sinking.
• Faint, white, circular spots may appear in
under water flash photos due to reflections off
of floating objects. This is not a mal*hnction.
• Select 04 (Underwater) in Scene Selection to
shoot underwater with less distortion (p. 47).
• If water drops or other *breign matter is present
on the lens, you will not be able to record clear
images.
Cleaning after using the camcorder
under/near water
• Always clean the camcorder with water al}er use
within 60 minutes, and do not open the battery/
memory card/jack cover before cleaning is
finished. Sand or water may get inside places
where it cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-
proof per*brmance will be degraded.
• Allow the camcorder to sit in pure water poured
into a cleaning bowl fbr about 5 minutes. Then,
gently shake the camcorder, press each button
inside the water to clean away any salt, sand or
other matter lodged around the buttons.
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