User manual SONY MPK-THC

[. . . ] 3 feet) and check that the digital still camera is operating properly and that the marine pack is not leaking, then commence your dive. In the unlikely event that a malfunction of the marine pack causes damage due to water leakage, Sony does not guarantee against damages to the equipment contained in it (digital still camera, battery, etc. Do not remove the drip-proof packing or coat the drip-proof packing with grease. The marine pack's body may be scratched or water may leak if the cover is closed with sand or dirt on the O-ring or drip-proof packing. [. . . ] Do not leave the marine pack under direct sunlight in a very hot and humid place for a long period of time. If you cannot avoid leaving the marine pack under direct sunlight, be sure to cover the pack with a towel or other protection. The digital still camera heats up if it is used inside the marine pack for a long time. Before removing the digital still camera from the marine pack, leave the marine pack in the shade or other cool place for a while to cool down. If sun oil is on the marine pack, be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm water. If the marine pack is left with sun oil on its body, the surface of the marine pack may become discolored or damaged. Secure the marine pack's body, and fasten the buckle until it clicks. Buckle position when closing the marine pack's body Good example (See illustration C-5 1) Bad example (See illustration C-5 2) If you close the buckle as shown in C-5 2, the buckle will be caught, making it impossible to lock the marine pack. When closing the marine pack's body, make sure that there is no debris, sand, hair, or any other foreign matter on the O-ring or in the seating groove. Water leakage may result if any such foreign matter is caught in these places. Be careful not to pinch the hand strap when you open and close the marine pack body. The serviceable life of O-rings and drip-proof packing varies with the frequency of use of the marine pack and storage conditions. Generally, the serviceable life of the parts is about one year. When replacing the drip-proof packing, take it to your nearest Sony dealer. You can play back images on the LCD screen using the control button. After recording in a location subject to sea breezes, wash the marine pack with fresh water to remove salt and sand with the buckles fastened thoroughly, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge the marine pack 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 marine pack, be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm water. Clean the inside of the marine pack with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash the inside of the marine pack. Be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you use the marine pack. [. . . ] When installing the digital still camera, do it in a place that has as low a humidity as possible. Before using the marine pack, make sure that no debris has been caught between the front and back halves of the marine pack's body. To correct the colour when this happens, use the colour filter VF-MPTH (optional). Opening or closing the marine pack in hot or humid locations may result in fogging of the front glass. [. . . ]