•Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

•In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damages, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this unit.

•If a problem occurs with this product as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

•The Video Utility software provided with this unit is for specific CLIÉ handheld models only.

•Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.

Before use

Caution

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.

Notes

•The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual hardware or software.

•Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with basic operations of Windows®. For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to their respective manuals. Program © 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation.

CAUTION

Please contact your nearest Sony dealer regarding any problems you have with your Sony product.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the Video Recorder. Have it checked by qualified service personnel before using.

On power sources

•The Video Recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the Video Recorder itself has been turned off.

•If you are not going to use the Video Recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the Video Recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

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