Sony 3-286-590-12(1) Handbook page 109

How to prevent moisture condensation
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When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your 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
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If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
On adjustment of the touch panel
x
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended that
you connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor during the operation.
1 Turn on your camcorder.
(HOME) t
2 Touch
t [GENERAL SET] t
[CALIBRATION].
3 Touch "×" displayed on the screen with the
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
b Notes
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
(SETTINGS)
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
corner of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or
the like 3 times.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
finish:
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
– Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside
little dirt or dust.
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
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