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• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be
able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or
image data may be damaged.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become
deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a
malfunction.
• In a location subject to shaking or vibration
• Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly
magnetic
In such locations, the camera may not properly record or play back images.
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
About the grip
The grip is applied with a special coating. The grip may be discolored if it is rubbed
with a dark colored cloth, leather, etc.
On storing
Be sure to attach the front lens cap when not using the camera.
Notes on the screen and lens
• The monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, and over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black
and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the monitor. These dots
are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.
• Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may
cause a malfunction.
• Do not operate the touch panel using a pointed object. This may cause a
malfunction.
• When the lens is operating, be careful not to let your finger be caught by the lens.
About the magnets
There are magnets attached to the back of the monitor and in the area around the
flash. Do not put objects that are affected by magnetic fields, such as a floppy disk
or a credit card to the monitor or the camera body.
On using the lenses and accessories
It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the
characteristics of this camera.
Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the camera not to operate to its
capability, or result in accidents and malfunctions of the camera.
