discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. If the camera resets the settings to the defaults each time you charge the internal rechargeable battery, the battery may be dead. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery

Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

Notes on recording/playback

•Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

•This camera is designed to be dust- and moisture-resistant but not to be waterproof and splash-proof. When using the camera in the rain, be careful not to get the camera and lens wet. Clean the camera after use if the camera becomes dirty. With water, sand, dust, salt, etc., left on the camera, the camera may cause a malfunction.

•Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This may cause

irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera.

•Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

•Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

•If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 170).

•Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

•Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. The “Memory Stick Duo,” etc., may be swallowed. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

Notes on handling the focusing screen

•Be careful not to touch the focusing screen, the mirror, etc., with your finger.

•If dust lands on the surface of the screen, remove dust using a blower. In this case, do not use a spray blower.

•If the screen has a scratch or gets oily, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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