nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked as battery liquid may remain in your
Walkman. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as this may lead to
blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water and consult a doctor.
If the liquid gets onto your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. Failure to do so may
cause burns or injury. Consult a doctor if you are burned or injured by the liquid from the
battery.
Heat may build up in your Walkman while charging if it is used for an extended period of
time.
Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when your Walkman is
moved quickly from a low-temperature environment to a high-temperature environment,
or used in a room where a heater has just been turned on. Condensation is a
phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels and
then changes to liquid. If condensation forms in the Walkman, leave it turned off until
the condensation disappears. If you use the Walkman with condensation present, a
malfunction may result.
If you use your Walkman in a cold location, images may appear with black bands
around them. This is not a malfunction of the Walkman.
If your Walkman causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the Walkman
off and move it away from the radio or television.
Mild tingling may be felt on your ears in particularly dry air conditions. This is a result of
static electricity accumulated in the body, and it is not a malfunction of your Walkman.
This effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials.
When using a strap (not supplied), be careful to avoid catching it on objects you pass
by.
Also, be careful not to swing your Walkman by the strap to avoid bumping people.
Refrain from using your Walkman as is requested by in-flight announcements during
takeoff or landing in an aircraft.
If you see lightning or hear thunder, take off the headphones immediately and refrain
from using your Walkman.
If you experience an allergic reaction while using headphones of a Walkman model
supplied with headphones, stop using it immediately and contact a doctor.
Never use your Walkman where it will be subjected to extreme light, temperatures,
humidity or vibration. For example, never leave the Walkman in a car parked in the sun
or in direct sunlight. It may become discolored, distorted or damaged.
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