Before using your camera

Trial recording

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

No compensation for contents of the recording

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.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

Notes on “Memory Stick Duo”

•There are two types of “Memory Stick”: a normal size “Memory Stick” and a smaller version called a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” in this camera.

•This camera turns off whenever you open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Do not open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover while the access lamp is lit.

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.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with an LCD finder) and lens

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The LCD screen and the LCD 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

 

LCD finder. These points are normal in the

 

manufacturing process and do not affect the

 

recording in any way.

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Be careful when placing the camera near a

 

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,

 

the LCD finder or the lens to direct sunlight for

 

long periods may cause malfunctions.

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Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The screen

Notes on image data compatibility

•This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

•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.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick Duo” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

 

may be uneven and that may cause a

 

malfunction.

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Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a

 

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

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Replace the lens section when not using the

 

camera.

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