Sony, which has again and again promoted waterproof capabilities
of its devices in the past, is now warning users that they should not use their Xperia devices (whether smartphone or tablet)
underwater. IF you do so, your device’s warranty will be finished. To do so,
will void the device's warranty, the company added.
The Japanese consumer electronics giant has updated its website with a warning. "Remember
not to use the device underwater," the warning reads. The high-end Xperia
smartphones includes IP68 rating, which certifies that the device is capable to
withstand liquid under pressure for a long period of time. As per the standard definition, an IP68-rated device is
totally dust-tight, and should be capable to withstand continuous immersion in
water beyond 1 metre with perfect conditions specified by the manufacturer.
Sony on its website
while repeating the definition, adds that it means immersion in 1.5 metre of
freshwater for up to 30 minutes. So, while specifying manufacturer conditions,
the company does seem to reducing the continuous immersion to 30 minutes of
immersion.
While the company noted that its 'waterproof' devices do have
the required certification, it also mentioned that the tests it had conducted
were performed in prescribed conditions in standby mode, and that the users
should not try to take pictures or do any similar things when the devices are
underwater. It also advice users to shut all covers before immersing the
smartphone or tablet.
"Sony smartphones that are tested for their waterproof
strength are placed gently inside a container filled with water and lowered to
a depth of 1.5 metres. After 30 minutes in the container, the device is
smoothly taken out and its functions and features are tested." the company
illustrate how it performed the test.
The company, however, also noted that one could wash the dirt
off a high-end Xperia smartphone or tablet using tap water. Clearly, the
company isn't completely backtracking from the Xperia device's promise to offer
withstanding abilities against water and dirt. It just doesn't want you to
"abuse" or perform "improper use" of the said lineup of devices.
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