Precautions - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W215 Instruction Manual

Precautions
Do not use/store the camera in
the following places
• 111an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a cat" parked in the sun, the
camera bndy may become de[i>rmed and this
may cause a malRmction.
• Under direct sunlight or neat" a beater
The camera hody may become discolored nr
defnrnled, and this may cause a malflmction.
• In a lncation subject tn rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careRd not tn let sand nr dnst get intn the
camera. This may cause the camera to
malfnnctinn, and in snme cases this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
On carrying
Do not sit down ill a chair nr other place with the
camera in tile back pocket nf your trousers or
skirt, as this may cause malRmction nr damage the
camera.
On the battery pack
• A,_nid rongh handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hanlmering, dropping nr stepping on tile battery
pack.
• Dn not use a deforn/ed nr damaged battery pack.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surlace with an LCD cleaning kit
(sold separately) tn remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe tile lens with a sofl cloth tn remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean tile camera stu'face with a snfl cloth slightly
moistened with water, then wipe the surface with
a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish nr
casing:
Do not expose the camera to chemical products
such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable
cloths, insect repellent, stmscreen nr insecticide.
Do not touch the camera with any of the above
on your band.
Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber
or vinyl for a long time.
On operating temperatures
The camera is designed f_>l"use under the
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shnoting in extremely cnld or hot places
that exceed this range is nnt recomn/ended.
On camera's temperature
Your cmnera and battery may get _r_]_'I_]due tn
continuous use, bnt it is nnt a malfunction.
On moisture condensation
It" the camera is brnnght directly fronl a cnld to at
warm location, moisture may condense inside nr
nutside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malflmction of the camera.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour lor tile
moisture to evaporate. Note that if you shoot with
moisture remaining inside the lens, images will
nnt be clear.
On the internal rechargeable
backup battery
The camera has an internal rechargeable batter_
lot maintaining the date and time and other
settings regardless of whether tile power is on nr
nff.
This rechargeable battery is continually charged
as long as you are using the camera. However, if
yon use tile camera for only short periods, it
discharges gradually, and if yon do not use tile
camera at all lot about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure to
charge this rechargeable battery before using the
camera.
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not
charged, you can still use tile camera, but the date
anti time will not be indicated.
Charging method of the internal
rechargeable backup battery
Insert charged hatter_ pack ill the camera, and
then leave tile camera for 24 hours nr more with
tile power nff.
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