Sony NEX-VG20 Handycam® Handbook - Page 104

Table of Contents Search image  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  Be sure to attach the lens front cap when not using the camcorder.  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. Operating temperature.  This camcorder is designed for use in a temperature range of between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.  Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows:  You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.  You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.  You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.  How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). LCD screen  Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage.  If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.  While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen  If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. On adjustment of the touch panel ([Calibration]) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.  (MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( General Settings)]  [Calibration].  Touch "" displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. Touch [Cancel] to cancel calibration.  Notes  If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.  Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen.  You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out. Index US 104