Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 Operating Manual page 107

function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch ;;; (SETTINGS)
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[GENERAL SET]
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[A.SHUT OFF]
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[NEVER] on the HOME MENU and leave your
camcorder in recording standby until the power
goes off (p. 75).
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery's life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
About handling of your
camcorder
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
- Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60°C
(140 OF), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
- Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
- On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
- Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 VI7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by
the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children's reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
- consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
- wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
- if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically tum it on and let it run such as by
playing back discs or recording for about 3
minutes.
• Remove a disc from your camcorder.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the disc, or on the pickup lens.
This may cause a malfunction to your
camcorder.
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