•Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.

•Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

–When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the camera is turned off during read or write operation

–When the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

•We recommend backing up important data.

•Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.

•When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out.

•When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it.

•Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

•Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick.”

•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”

•Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.

•Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” under the following conditions:

–High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

–Locations exposed to direct sunlight

–Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances

Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

•When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.

•When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction.

•When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with the camera, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.

•Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.

•When formatting the “Memory Stick Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

•When the “Memory Stick Duo” is equipped with the write protect switch, release its lock.

Note on using “Memory Stick PRO” (not supplied)

“Memory Stick PRO” with a capacity up to 1GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.

On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

Effective use of the battery

•Battery performance decreases in low- temperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting.

•If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster.

•We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and try test shooting before actually using the camera.

•Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant.

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