User manual SONY MPK-THJ

[. . . ] 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. B Insert another "Memory Stick" or erase unneeded data from the "Memory Stick. 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. [. . . ] Use the marine pack for no longer than 30 minutes at a time in temperatures above 35°C (95°F). 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 the front protector comes off, reattach it by aligning the marks 1 and pushing it in firmly. (See illustration A) 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 on the top and bottom side. Buckle position when closing the marine pack's body Good example (See illustration E-5 1) Bad example (See illustration E-5 2) If you close the buckle as shown in E-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. Drip-proof packing Replace the drip-proof packing with a new one if you find scratches or cracks on it. You can play back images on the LCD screen using the control button. Use the grease in the blue tube (supplied). Using the grease in the yellow tube or other manufacturer's grease will damage the O-ring, and cause water leaks. J-3 1 To previous image J-3 2 To next image For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the digital still camera. Always be sure to turn off the power when installing or removing the digital still camera. The lens may be damaged if the power is on. After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash the marine pack thoroughly in fresh water with the buckles fastened to remove salt and sand, 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. [. . . ] Avoid storing the marine pack in a cold, very hot or humid place, or together with naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the marine pack. Before recording images underwater, first take the marine pack to a depth of about 1 m (3. 3 feet) and check that it operates properly and that there are no leaks, then commence your dive. Install the digital still camera in the marine pack before diving, and avoid opening and closing the marine pack while on board boats or at the seashore as much as possible. [. . . ]