Sony 3-288-519-13(1) Read this before operating your camcorder, Notes on use, Using the camcorder, On “Handycam Handbook” (this book), as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual

Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Notes on useOn “Handycam Handbook” (this book)

The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to “Operating Guide” (the separate volume).

Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on a computerRefer to “PMB Guide” stored on the supplied CD-ROM.

as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.

•You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

•Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

•Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder

•For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 1 GB or larger marked with:

– (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)*

– (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”)

*You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” whether Mark2 is indicated or not.

•See page 10 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

(This size can be used with your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to

Using the camcorder•Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

LCD screen	Battery/Memory
	Stick Duo cover

•The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 95).

•Do not do any of the following when the

(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 19), the access lamp (p. 21) or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 15) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

–Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from the camcorder

–Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder.

–Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder.

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