Sony NSC-GC1/GC3 Digital Camera User Manual


 
Precautions
Do not use/store the camera
in
the following places
In
an
extremely
hot. cold
or
humid
place
[n
placcs
such as in a
car
parkcd
in thc sun. the
camera
body may
become
deformed
and this
may
cause
a malfunction.
Under
direct sunlight
or
near
a
hcater
The
camera
body
may
become
discolored
or
deformed.
and this may
cause
a malfunction.
[n
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 carrying
Do
not sit
down
in 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 cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe
the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning
kit
(not
supplied)
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 sofl cloth slightly
moistened
with water, then
wipe
the surface with
a dry cloth.
Do
not use the
following
as they may
damage
the finish
or
the casing.
Chemical
products
such
as (hinner. benzine.
alcohol.
disposable
cloths. insect repellent,
sunscreen
or
insecticide, etc.
Do
not
touch
the
camera
with 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 O°C and
40°C
C12°F and
104°F).
Shooting
in
extremely
cold
or
hot places
that
exceed
this
range
is
not
recommended.
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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 camcra.
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.
i To remove the built-in battery
On
disposal
of
the
camera,
take
the
following
steps
to
remove
the
built-in
battery
1
Make
sure
your
camera
has
been
disconnected
from
the
power
source.
2
Open
the
"Memory
Stick
Duo"
cover
(page
8)
and
loosen
off
the
two
screws
using
a
cross-head
screwdriver.
3
Insert
a
flat-bladed
screwdriver,
etc.,
into
the
groove
[A]
and
lift
the
cover
up
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
until
the
cover
does
not
lower
back
down.
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