Sony HDR-AS300R Help Guide - Page 26

How to check for water leaks, Maintenance, Using the attachment buckle

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[16] Getting Started Using the Underwater Housing How to check for water leaks Before installing the camera, always close the Underwater Housing and immerse it in water to make sure no water leaks in. When finding a malfunction of Underwater Housing If a malfunction is found by inspection of the waterproof packing or check for water leaks, stop using the camera immediately and take it to the nearest Sony dealer. [17] Getting Started Using the Underwater Housing Maintenance After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash the camera thoroughly in fresh water with the buckle fastened to remove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge the Underwater Housing in fresh water for about 30 minutes. If it is left with salt on it, metal portions may be damaged or rust may form and cause water leakage. If sun oil is on the Underwater Housing, be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm water. Wipe the inside of the Underwater Housing with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash it with water. Be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you use the Underwater Housing. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning, as this might damage the surface finish of the Underwater Housing. When storing the Underwater Housing To prevent deterioration of the waterproof packing, store the Underwater Housing in a cool, wellventilated location. Do not fasten the buckle. Prevent dust from collecting on the waterproof packing. Avoid storing the Underwater Housing in a cold, very hot or humid place, or together with naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the Underwater Housing. [18] Getting Started Using accessories Using the attachment buckle The attachment buckle is used for fixing the camera or Underwater Housing to an optional accessory you intend to use. The procedure for fixing the attachment buckle to the Underwater Housing is explained here.

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[16] Getting Started
Using the Underwater Housing
How to check for water leaks
Before installing the camera, always close the Underwater Housing and immerse it in water to make
sure no water leaks in.
When finding a malfunction of Underwater Housing
If a malfunction is found by inspection of the waterproof packing or check for water leaks, stop using
the camera immediately and take it to the nearest Sony dealer.
[17] Getting Started
Using the Underwater Housing
Maintenance
After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash the camera thoroughly in fresh water with
the buckle fastened to remove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended
that you submerge the Underwater Housing in fresh water for about 30 minutes. If it is left with
salt on it, metal portions may be damaged or rust may form and cause water leakage.
If sun oil is on the Underwater Housing, be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm water.
Wipe the inside of the Underwater Housing with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash it with water.
Be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you use the Underwater Housing. Do not use
any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning, as this might damage the surface
finish of the Underwater Housing.
When storing the Underwater Housing
To prevent deterioration of the waterproof packing, store the Underwater Housing in a cool, well-
ventilated location. Do not fasten the buckle.
Prevent dust from collecting on the waterproof packing.
Avoid storing the Underwater Housing in a cold, very hot or humid place, or together with
naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the Underwater Housing.
[18] Getting Started
Using accessories
Using the attachment buckle
The attachment buckle is used for fixing the camera or Underwater Housing to an optional accessory
you intend to use.
The procedure for fixing the attachment buckle to the Underwater Housing is explained here.