Sony HVR-S270P, HVR-S270E 3 months, xProcedures, On handling the casing, –In hot or humid locations, About care and storage of the lens, Removing dust from inside the viewfinder

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

Cleaning Kit (optional), 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 following to avoid damage to the finish.

–Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen.

–Handling with above substances on your hands.

–Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.

About care and storage of the lens

•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:

–When there are fingerprints on the lens surface.–In hot or humid 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. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.

On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery

Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your

camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.

However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.

xProcedures

Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the optional AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours.

Removing dust from inside the viewfinder1 Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder.

Push and hold the RELEASE buttons in the eye piece of the viewfinder (1), and remove the eye piece (2).

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