The power zoom lens

This camera is equipped with power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

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 water gets inside of the camera, it may cause the camera to malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 118 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause a malfunction.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes or the malfunction of your camera.

Note on locations where you can use the 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.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

Trademarks

• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick

PRO,” , “Memory Stick

Duo,” , “Memory Stick

PRO Duo,” ,

“MagicGate,” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

•Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

•Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

•In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

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