Precautions - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Instruction Manual

Precautions
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Do not use/store the camera in
the following places
• In an extremel_ hot, cold or bmnid place
In places such as in a ca," parked in the sun, the
camera body may become delormed and this
may cause a mallhnction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or
defk>rmed, and this may cause a malflmctiou.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careflfl not to let sand or dust get into the
camera. This )nay cause tbe camera to
malfi.mction, and in some cases this malflmctiou
cannot be repaired.
On carrying
Do not sit down ill 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 the battery pack
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery
pack.
• Do not use a delormed or damaged battery pack.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD clemling kit
(sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens witb a sofl cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
(2lean tbe cmnera surface with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water, tbeu wipe the surface with
a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or
casing:
• Do not expose tbe camera to chemical products
such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable
cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
• Do not toucb the camera with any of the above
on your hand.
• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber
or vinyl for a long time.
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed f_tr use under the
temperatures between ()°C and 40°C (32°F anti
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places
that exceed this range is not recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the cmnera is brought directl) fi'om a cold to a
warm location, nloisture may coudeuse inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
)nay cause a malfimction of the camera.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn offthe camera and wait about an hour fk>rthe
moisture to evaporate. Note that if you shoot with
moisture remaining inside the lens, images will
not be clear.
On the internal rechargeable
backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery
for maiutaining the date and time anti other
settings regardless of whether the power is on or
off.
This rechargeable battery is continually charged
as long as you are using the camera. However, if
you use the camera for only short periods, it
discharges gradually, and if you do not use the
camera at all for about one mouth it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure to
charge this rechargeable battery bulk>re using the
camera.
However, even if this recbargeable battery is not
charged, you can still use the camera, but the date
and time will not be indicated.
Charging method of the internal
rechargeable backup battery
Insert charged battery pack ill the camera, aud
then leave the camera fk>r 24 hours or more with
the power off.