Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.

“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.

remove them from your camera, then store them in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the batteries’ functions (page 110).

• For details on the usable batteries, see page 110.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.

The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

•For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 108.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

•Charge both of the Ni-MH batteries (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.

(t step 1 in “Read This First”)

•The batteries can be charged even if they are not completely discharged. Also, even if batteries are not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the batteries as is.

•If you do not intend to use the batteries for a long time, use up the existing charge and

No compensation for contents of the recording

•The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up

•Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. See page 30 for the data back up method.

Notes on recording/playback

•This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash- proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 112) before operating the camera.

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

•Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.

•Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the 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.

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