Precautions - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Manual De Instrucciones

Precautions

Do not use/store the camera in the
following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
•
In places such as in a car parked in the sun,
the camera body may become deformed and
this may cause a malfunction.
Under direct sunlight or near a heater
•
The camera body may become discolored or
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to 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 (sold separately) to remove fingerprints,
dust, etc.
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. To prevent damage to
the finish or casing:
– Do not expose the camera to chemical
products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,
disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen
or insecticide.
– Do not touch 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 for use under the
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense
inside or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of the
camera.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for
the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you
attempt to shoot with moisture remaining
inside the lens, you will be unable to record
clear images.
On the internal rechargeable
backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable
battery for maintaining the date and time and
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 month it
becomes completely discharged. In this case,
be sure to charge this rechargeable battery
before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable 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 in the camera, and
then leave the camera for 24 hours or more
with the power off.
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