Sony VRDMC5 Operating Instructions - Page 53

Additional Information Precautions Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing DVDirect in a hot or humid location, or where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. Transportation • Please repack DVDirect in its original carton when shipping by itself. • If DVDirect is to be shipped while installed in a computer, remove any disc beforehand. Moisture condensation Do not expose DVDirect to sudden temperature changes. Do not use DVDirect immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location, or raising the room temperature suddenly, as condensation may form within DVDirect. If the temperature changes suddenly while using DVDirect, stop using it, but keep the power on for at least an hour. Handling discs • Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch the recording surface. • Do not affix labels on discs. • To protect important data, always keep discs in their cases. • Do not wipe writable discs using a disc cleaner before recording data. Instead, use a blower to remove any dust. • Data may not be recorded properly if there are scratches or dust on the unrecorded area of writable discs. Handle discs very carefully. Handling memory cards • Do not drop, bend, or submit the memory cards to external shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. • Avoid touching the terminal of a memory card or contacting it with a metal object. • Avoid getting liquids on a memory card or using them in areas subject to high humidity. • Avoid using or storing a memory card in a location subject to: - extremely high temperature, such as the hot interior of a car, outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater. - direct sunlight - high humidity - corrosive substances - excessive dust - electrostatic or electronic noises - magnetic fields • When storing or carrying a memory card, keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data. • Avoid removing a memory card from its slot or turning off the power button while DVDirect is accessing it, as data may be rendered unreadable. • Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heatgenerating devices. 53