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Notes on using your camera
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two
types of “Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick”: you can use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.
“Memory Stick Duo”: Inserting a
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 122.
Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack
• Charge the supplied NP-FM50 battery pack
before using the camera for the first time.
(
t
step 1 in “Read This First”
)
• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from your camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions (page 125).
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
About the Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing fine
images. The lens for this camera uses the
MTF
#
measurement system for cameras
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers
the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses.
The lens for your camera is also T
*
-coated
to suppress unwanted reflection and
faithfully reproduce colors.
#
MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer
Function, a numeric value indicating the amount
of light from a specific part of the subject
gathered at the corresponding position in the
image.
Notes on the AC Adaptor
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
with a metallic object, as this may cause
malfunction.
• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry
cotton swab, etc. Do not use the plug if it is
dirty. Use of a dirty plug may not properly
charge the battery pack.
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.
Back up recommendation
• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to other medium.
Notes on recording/playback
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 126) before operating the camera.
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water
entering the inside of the camera may cause
malfunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.
