beautypg.com

Precautions – Sony DSC-P71 User Manual

Page 99

background image

filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM]

masterpage:Right

model name1[DSC-P31/P71]

[3 074 351 11(1)]

99

A

ddi

tional

i

n

fo

rm

at

io

n

Precautions

Cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Clean 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 soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any
type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or
benzine as this may damage the finish or the
casing.

Note on operating temperature

The camera is designed for use within a
temperature range of 0° – 40° (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.

Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:

• The camera is brought from a cold

location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.

• The camera is taken from an air-

conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.

To prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.

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.

The internal rechargeable button
battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button 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 button battery
before using the camera.
Note that even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.

Charging the battery

Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
using the AC power adapter or install a
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the POWER
button set to OFF.

01cov.book Page 99 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM