Precautions - Sony DEV-30 Mode D'emploi

Precautions

On use and care
Do not use or store this product and accessories
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in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
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sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
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vibration. This product may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. This
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product may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
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Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
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or dust gets in this product, it may result in
a malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
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recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let this product get wet, for example,
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from rain or sea water. If this product gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
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casing, unplug this product and have it checked
by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
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modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep this product turning off when you are not
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using this product.
Do not wrap this product with a towel, for
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example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
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lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
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such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
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pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
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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.
When not using this product for a long
time
To keep this product in optimum state for a
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long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
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storing it.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean this product body
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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
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finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
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alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
Handling this product with above substances
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on your hands
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
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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
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cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens
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surface
In hot or humid locations
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When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
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at the seaside
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
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little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
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described above.
Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
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save all your recorded images on external media
periodically.
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