Removing/Setting the O-ringWhen removing the O-ring for replacement, cleaning or inspection, take care for the following points.
If there is mud on the O-ring, or if the camera has been in seawater, be sure to remove the O-ring to clean and inspect it.
Removing the O-ringPress lightly on the O-ring with your fingers to shift it from the groove, grasp the slack portion, and remove the O-ring.
•Do not use a pointed, sharp or metal object to remove the O-ring. This can scratch the O-ring or the O-ring mating surface which may allow water to leak inside the camera.
•Do not place excessive tension on the O-ring.
Cleaning the O-ring and the O-ring groove•Use tap water at 30°C or less to wash the O- ring that you removed. Wipe away any water when finished.
•The O-ring is specially treated, so take care not to allow grease or oil to adhere to the O-ring.
•When sand particles or encrusted salt may be present in the O-ring groove, clean the groove carefully using a cotton swab. Take care that fibers from the cotton swab do not remain in the groove.
•Do not use a pointed, sharp or metal object for cleaning, as this may scratch the O-ring groove.
Setting the O-ringPlace the O-ring in the groove, taking care for the following points.
•Do not place excessive tension on the O-ring.
•After setting, run a final check for any of the following problems.
–Are there any water droplets on the O-ring?
–Is the O-ring twisted?
–Has any dirt, etc. adhered to the O-ring?
–Is the O-ring protruding from the groove?
O-ring life•Replace the O-ring with a new one if it becomes cracked, warped, crushed, twisted, split, scratched, rough or otherwise damaged. Even if the O-ring has no problems, deformation and wear over time can cause the waterproof performance to drop, so replace the O- ring with a new one after approximately two years of use.
•Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility for replacement of O-rings. Order the following parts number when purchasing the O-ring:
3-081-956-ss
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