Sony DSC-W810 Help Manual page 174

Help Guide
How to use
Digital Still Camera
DSC-W810
Precautions
Internal memory and memory card back up
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit.
Otherwise, the internal memory data or the memory card may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect
your data.
On database files
When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the power, part of the memory card
capacity is used to automatically create a database file. It may take some time until you can perform the next operation.
If a database file error occurs, import all the images to a computer using PlayMemories Home, then format the memory
card.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a
malfunction.
Storing under direct sunlight and near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
In a location subject to rocking vibration
Near strongly magnetic place
In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases
this malfunction cannot be repaired.
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause
malfunction or damage the camera.
On operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Shooting in
extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera.
This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.
If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
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