Sony MVC-FD200 periods, guaranteed, Trial recording, e.g. Press DISPLAY, sold in some areas.), Operating instructions, Back up recommendation, before using the camera

Do not shake or strike the camera

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

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

• The LCD screen and the 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 finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

Be sure to read the following before using your cameraOperating instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters.

e.g. Press DISPLAY.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

The recorded images cannot be compensated if recording or playback cannot be performed due to a trouble of your camera or recording medium.

Notes on image data compatibility of the “Memory Stick”•This camera conforms with the Design rule Do not get the camera wet

for Camera File system universal standard When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or

established by the JEITA (Japan	under similar conditions, be careful not to
Electronics and Information Technology	get the camera wet. If moisture
Industries Association). You cannot play	condensation occurs, refer to page 83 and

back on your camera still images recorded follow the instructions on how to remove it

	on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/	before using the camera.
	TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-	Back up recommendation
	D770) that does not conform with this	Back up recommendation
	D770) that does not conform with this	To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
	universal standard. (These models are not	To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
	sold in some areas.)	always copy (back up) data to a disk.
	sold in some areas.)
	• Playback of images recorded with your	When the camera is used for long
	camera on other equipment and playback	periods
	of images recorded or edited with other	Note that the camera body may become hot.
	equipment on your camera are not	Note that the camera body may become hot.
	equipment on your camera are not
	guaranteed.

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.