Sony NSC-GC1/GC3 ~ Notes on the LCD screen and lens, About changing the language setting

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other briuht

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light. It may cause the malfunction of your camera.

•Do not use the camera ncar a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

•Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

•If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 29).

•Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

•Clean the tlash surface before use. The heat of tlash emission may cause dirt on the !lash surface to become discolored or to stick to the tlash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

•When connecting your camera to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camera.

•Movies other than those shot. edited or composed on this camera cannot be played back.

~Notes on the LCD screen and lens

•The LCD screen is 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. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recordi ng in any way.

•Do not hold the camera by only holding the LCD panel.

Note on disposal/transfer

When using software embedded in the camera, personal information such as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera. When transferring the camera to others or on disposal, do so after deleting the information input.

t About changing the language setting

The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camera if necessary (page 9).

About this manual

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

•Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

•The screenshots are from Windows XP. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.

On image data compatibility

•This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by 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 flot guaranteed.

'Warningon copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

!No compensation for contents of the recording

The 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.

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