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Precautions
Overview
Precautions
This Sony product has been designed with
safety in mind. However, if not used
properly electrical products can cause fires
which may lead to serious body injury.
To avoid such accidents, be sure to heed the
following.
Heed the safety precautions
Be sure to follow the general safety
precautions, and the “Operating
Precautions.”
In case of a breakdown
In case of a system breakdown, discontinue
use and contact your authorized Sony dealer.
In case of abnormal operation
• If the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell,
• If water or other foreign objects enter the
cabinet, or
• If you drop the unit or damage the cabinet:
1 Disconnect the camera cable and the
connecting cables.
2 Contact your authorized Sony dealer or
the store where you purchased the
product.
Operating or storage location
Avoid operating or storing the camera in the
following locations:
• Extremely hot or cold places (Operating
temperature: 0°C to +40°C [32°F to
104°F])
• Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time,
or close to heating equipment (e.g., near
heaters)
• Close to sources of strong magnetism
• Close to sources of powerful
electromagnetic radiation, such as radios
or TV transmitters
• Locations subject to strong vibration or
shock
Ventilation
To prevent heat buildup, do not block air
circulation around the camera.
Transportation
When transporting the camera, repack it as
originally packed at the factory or in
materials of equal quality.
Cleaning
• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens
or optical filter.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external
surfaces of the camera. Stubborn stains
can be removed using a soft cloth
dampened with a small quantity of
detergent solution, then wipe dry.
• Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may
damage the surface finishes.
Operating Precautions
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage the CCDs. If
you shoot a scene that includes a laser
beam, be careful not to let a laser beam
become directed into the CCDs of the
camera.