•Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.

•When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the plug and not the lead.•Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it.•Keep metal contacts clean.

•Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

•If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:–consult your local authorized Sony service facility.–wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.

–if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.

xWhen not using your camcorder for a long time

•Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes.

•Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.

xIf moisture condensation has occurredLeave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.xNote on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows:

•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.

•You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.

•You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.•You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.xHow to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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.

xTo clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

xOn adjustment of the touch panel(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.

1Turn on your camcorder.

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