Sony HDR-CX160 Handycam® Handbook - Page 100

Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions On 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 outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.  (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (General Settings)]  [Calibration].  Touch "" displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. Touch [Cancel] to cancel calibration.  Notes  If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.  Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen.  You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out. 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 the camcorder 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. 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 LCD screen is closed. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always 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 fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. 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. How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 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. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [Format] (p. 77), data on the internal recording media may not be completely erased. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [Empty] (p. 78) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Index US 100