Sony NEX-5 Instruction Manual - Page 73

Precautions Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • A magnet is attached to the back of the LCD monitor. Do not put objects that are affected by magnetic fields, such as a floppy disk or a credit card, between the LCD monitor and the camera body. Magnet • Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. • Do not press against the LCD monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, GB 73 Others