Sony Handycam NEX-VG30E Instruction & Operation Manual page 103

You bring your camcorder from an air

conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a

shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid

place.
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

screen, as it may cause uneven color and other
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
If hand grease or hand cream remains on the

screen, the coating comes off more easily. Wipe
it early.
The coating may be scratched if you wipe the

screen with a tissue, etc.
If fingerprints and dust get on the screen, it is

recommended that you first remove the dust
with a blower, etc., then use a soft cloth to
remove the fingerprints.
Viewfinder
When no operation has been performed

within a certain period, the viewfinder display
becomes dark to protect from burn-in. The
display returns to normal by operating the
camcorder again.
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.
 (MENU)  [Setup] 
General Settings)]  [Calibration].
[ (

Touch "" displayed on the screen with the
corner of memory card or the like 3 times.
Touch [Cancel] to cancel calibration.
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Notes
If you did not press the right spot, try the

calibration again.
Do not use a sharp-pointed object for

calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is

rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body

with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the

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
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft

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
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to

little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as

described above.
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