Sony DCR-SR80 Operating Guide - Page 32

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 followings to prevent damage to the finish. - Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and 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. Care and storage of the camera 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 the lens 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. To charge 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 (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. 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. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. 32