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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: | SONY |
Model No.: | |
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. | |
Address: | 1 Sony Drive, Park |
| Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA |
Telephone No.: | |
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
For the Customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 
or 
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
For the Customers in
Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/ 31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:
•Residential area
•Business district
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(This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
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Be sure to read the following before using your camera
Operating instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters.
e.g. Press DISPLAY.
Trial recording
Before you record
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility of the “Memory Stick”
•This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment
•Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
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Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the floppy disks or “Memory Stick”s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, finder (only models with a finder) and lens
•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 72 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.
When the camera is used for long periods
Note that the camera body may become hot.
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Introduction
Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting
The digital still camera is able to play back the image and delete it right away. Recording still images:
page 18
Playing back still images: page 24
Deleting images (DELETE): page 64
Captures images with your computer
You can easily copy images onto your computer using a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick,” and view and modify images on your computer using application software.
Viewing images using a computer: page 27
Records a moving picture with audio
The digital still camera can record a moving picture with audio for maximum 60 seconds. Recording moving
images: page 23
Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your situation
Creating Clip Motion Files: page 47
Recording still images for
Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 50
Recording text documents (TEXT): page 51
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 52
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