Sony HDR-CX230 Operating Guide - Page 43

 Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio. Noise may occur.  On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.  Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.  For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.  Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.  If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.  Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful with the lens.  Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder.  Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped in an object such as a towel.  When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (models with an AC Adaptor).  Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it (models with an AC Adaptor).  Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  Keep metal contacts clean.  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. When not using your camcorder for a long time  To keep your camcorder in optimum state for 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 before storing it. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature  When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen. Notes on charging through the USB cable  Charging may not be possible with all computers.  If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner.  Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer. Others/Index GB 43