Sony HANDYCAM HDR-XR500 Guía De Operación página 55

• Do not damage the p ower cord (mains lead)
such as b y placing anything hea W on it.
• Do not use a defbrmed or damaged battery
pack.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the W ireless Remote Commander and
button type battery out ofchildren's reach. If
the b attery is accidentally swallowed, consult a
doctor immediatel3_
• Ifthe b attery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
-Consult your local authorized Sony service
fhcility.
-Wash off a ny liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
-Ifany liquid gets inyour eyes, wash with
plenty of w ater and consult adoctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• To keep your camcorder in optinmm state fbr a
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 beibre
storing it.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
• If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended that you use a sof_t
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the fbllowing to avoid damage to the
finish:
- Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
- Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands
- Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects lbr a long period of time
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surihce of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the fbllowing instances:
- When there are fingerprints on the lens
surfi_ce
- In hot or hmuid locations
- When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside
• Store in a well ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
_ttr camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when the camcorder is turned off The pre
installed rechargeable battery is ahvays charged
while your camcorder is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while
the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable
battery will be lully discharged in about 3 months
if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use
your camcorder after charging the preqnstalled
rechargeable batter3c However, even if the pre
installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affbcted as long
as you are not recording the date.
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave
it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24
hours.
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