Precautions - Sony CD Mavica MVC-CD500 Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions

On handling the camera
Do not carry the camera by the disc
cover
Do not touch the rotating disc
This may cause injury.
On cleaning the pickup lens
When the pickup lens becomes dirty and the
camera cannot operate properly, clean the
pickup lens using a commercially available
blower.
Pickup lens
On pickup lens
Do not touch the pickup lens inside the disc
cover. Also, do not open the disc cover
except when inserting or removing a disc in
order to keep dust out.
Do not leave the camera in the
following places
• In extremely hot place, such as in a car
parked in the sun. The camera body may
become deformed or this may cause a
malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater.
The camera body may become deformed
or this may cause a malfunction.
• On rocking vibration
• Near strong 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 cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the DC plug
Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with
a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.
Use of the dirty plug may not properly
charge the battery pack.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
• Volatile insecticide
• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long
time
Note on operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32 F and
104 F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
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