Before using your camera

Notes on waterproof performance

•This camera conforms to IEC60529 IPX6* and IPX7**, and can be used in places exposed to splashing water or underwater up to depths of 1.5 m (5 feet).

*Water shall not enter the interior even when exposed to direct jet streams of water (normal temperature fresh water) from any direction.

**Water shall not seep into the interior even when left submerged in normal temperature

fresh water at a depth of 1 m (3 feet

3 1/4 inches) in a stationary condition for approximately 30 minutes.

•You can use this camera in the following places: underwater (ocean, swimming pools) up to depths of 1.5 m (5 feet), beachside, riverside, poolside, ski slopes, in the rain, etc.

•Do not use this camera in the following places: places where the camera might be subject to high water pressure, hot springs or bathtubs, etc.

•This camera does not float in water.

•Before opening the waterproof cover, be sure to rinse off any sand and completely wipe away any water that may be present on the camera body.

•Should you find any evidence of water leaks inside the waterproof cover, stop using the camera at once and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

•Sony cannot be held responsible for malfunctions or irreparable problems arising from water or foreign objects entering the inside of the camera due to improper handling.

•Note that waterproof performance is not guaranteed under all environments and conditions.

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.

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.

Note on “Memory Stick”

This camera turns off when you open the inner cover. Do not open the inner 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.

Notes on use

•Before using this camera underwater or in places exposed to water, be sure to inspect the O-ring and the O-ring mating surface on the inside of the camera.

•Do not immerse the camera in water containing soap, detergent, bath salts, etc., or in hot water with a temperature of more than 30°C.

•Never open the waterproof cover underwater or in places exposed to water. Lock the lock switch to prevent the waterproof cover from opening by accident.

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.

Do not shake or strike the camera

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

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