Sony DCR-SR220 Handycam&reg Handbook page 96

Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
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battery out of children's reach. If the battery
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
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Consult your local authorized Sony service
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facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
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your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
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plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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When not using your camcorder for
a long time
Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
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playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
Use up the battery pack completely before
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storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from
a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
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If moisture condensation has
occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
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Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you
use your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
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a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air
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conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
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shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
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place.
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How to prevent moisture
condensation
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
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screen, as it may cause damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
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residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
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the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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To clean the LCD screen
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.
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On adjustment of the touch panel
(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.
 Turn on your camcorder, then press
(HOME).
 Touch (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]
 [CALIBRATION].