Sony DSC-U60 - Manual (Page 75)

75
Ad
d
iti
o
n
a
l in
fo
rma
tio
n
2 Wipe the camera.
• Wipe away the water on the camera using a
clean, dry, soft cloth, then leave the camera in
the shade to dry.
• Water that is not completely wiped away may
seep out later, so place the camera on a soft
cloth.
Other precautions
• If there is mud on the O-ring, or if the camera
has been in seawater, remove the O-ring to
clean and inspect it (page 81).
• When sun oil or other oily substances adhere to
the camera, wash the camera in tap water.
Leaving these substances on the camera may
cause surface discoloration or other damage.
• Do not wash the camera in a washing machine,
etc.
• Do not swing the camera violently to shake off
the water or forcibly dry the camera using a
hair dryer, etc.
• When the O-ring or the O-ring mating surface
is extremely dirty, consult your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
On storage
Avoid storage in hot, cold or humid places,
or places exposed to naphthalene, camphor
or other chemicals, as this may damage the
camera.
Note on operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Using the camera
with water droplets inside may cause a
malfunction of the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
• The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors.
• The camera is brought suddenly from a
damp, warm place to underwater, etc.
How to prevent moisture
condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to
conditions at the new location over a period
of time (about an hour).
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
with the waterproof cover and inner cover
opened for the moisture to evaporate. Note
that if you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.