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    							[220] How  to UsePrecautions/This  productPrecautions
    Precautions
    Backing up memory cards
    Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure  to back up the data  for protection.
    When the memory card  is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is
    turned off in the middle  of a read  or write operation.
    When the memory card  is used in locations  subject to static electricity or electrical  noise.
    Creating an image database file
    If you insert  a memory card  that does not contain an image database file into the product and
    turn on the power,  the product automatically creates an image database file using some  of
    the memory card’s capacity.  The process  may take a long time and you cannot  operate the
    product until the process  is completed. 
    If a database file error occurs, export all  images to your  computer using PlayMemories
    Home,  and then  format the memory card  using this product.
    Do not use/store the product 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.
    Storing 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 rocking vibration
    Near strong magnetic place
    In sandy or dusty places
    Be careful  not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause the product to
    malfunction, and in some  cases this malfunction cannot  be repaired.
    On carrying
    Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the product in the back pocket  of your  trousers
    or skirt, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the product.
    On operating temperatures
    Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between approximately 0°C and 40
    °C (32  °F  and 104 °F). Shooting  in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not
    recommended.
    On moisture condensation 
    						
    							If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm  location, moisture may condense
    inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation  may cause a malfunction of the
    product.
    To prevent moisture condensation  when you bring the product directly from a cold to a
    warm  location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering. Wait for
    about  an hour  until the temperature of the product has reached the ambient temperature.
    If moisture condensation  occurs, turn off the product and wait about  an hour  for the
    moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot  with moisture remaining inside the
    lens, you will be unable  to record clear images.
    On the functions available with the product
    This manual describes the functions  of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-
    compatible devices. To check whether this product is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080
    50i-compatible device, look for the following marks on the bottom of the product.
    1080 60i-compatible device: 60i
    1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
    This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 1080 50p-format movies.  Unlike traditional
    standard recording modes, which record using an interlacing method, this product records
    movies using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother,
    more realistic image.
    Notes for when on board an airplane
    In an airplane, set [Airplane  Mode] to [On].
    On image data compatibility
    This product 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  product on other equipment and playback  of
    images recorded  or edited with other equipment on your  product are  not guaranteed.
    Notes on playing movies on other devices
    This product uses MPEG -4 AVC/H.264  High Profile for AVCHD  format recording.  For this
    reason, movies recorded  in AVCHD  format with this product cannot  be played  by the
    following devices.
    Other  devices compatible with AVCHD  format that does not support High Profile
    Devices incompatible with the AVCHD  format
    This product also uses MPEG -4 AVC/H.264  Main Profile for MP4 format recording.  For
    this reason, play back movies recorded  in MP4 format with this product on MPEG -4
    AVC/H.264  supported  devices.
    Discs  recorded  with HD  (high definition) image quality can be played  back only on 
    						
    							AVCHD  format-compatible devices. 
    DVD-based players or recorders cannot  play back HD  image quality discs, as they are
    incompatible with the AVCHD  format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to
    eject HD  image quality discs that are  recorded  using the AVCHD  format.
    Movies recorded  in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be played  back only on 1080 60p/1080
    50p supported  devices.
    XAVC S movies can be played  back only on XAVC S-supported  devices.
    On the monitor, viewfinder, and lens
    The monitor and viewfinder  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
    consistently appear on the monitor and the viewfinder. These points are  normal in the
    manufacturing process  and do not affect  the images in any way.
    Exposing the monitor or lens to direct  sunlight  for long periods may cause a malfunction.
    Exercise caution when placing the product near  a window or outdoors.
    Do not press  against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a
    malfunction.
    Images may trail across  on the monitor in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.
    If the monitor has drops  of water  or other liquids on it, wipe it with a soft cloth. If the
    monitor stays wet, the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate. This may cause
    a malfunction.
    When the battery pack is discharged, the product may shut off while the lens is still
    extended. Insert  a charged battery pack, then  turn the product on again.
    Make  sure  not to bump  the lens or subject it to force.
    Do not hold the camera by the monitor or viewfinder.
    Do not carry the camera by the monitor.
    When the lens is in operation,  be careful  not to catch your  fingers  or any other objects in
    the lens.
    When pushing  down the viewfinder, be careful  not to catch your  fingers  in the viewfinder.
    Do not force down the viewfinder  when the eye piece is pulled out.
    If water, sand,  or dust adheres to the viewfinder, it may cause a malfunction.
    Do not expose the camera to a strong light source  such as sunlight. The internal
    components  may become damaged.
    Do not use the camera in areas  where strong radio waves or radiation is being  emitted.
    Recording and playback  may not function  correctly.
    Shooting with the viewfinder
    When looking through the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eye
    soreness, fatigue, or nausea similar to car-sickness. We recommend that you take
    periodic  breaks  when shooting with the viewfinder. Determine the necessary length and
    frequency of breaks  on your  own, as these  will vary from individual to individual.  If 
    						
    							unpleasant symptoms occur, stop using the viewfinder  until they resolve,  and consult your
    doctor if necessary.
    Notes on the flash
    Do not cover  the flash with your  fingers.
    Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it.
    If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.
    When pushing  down the flash unit, be careful  not to catch your  fingers.
    Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others
    When discarding or transferring this product to others, make  sure  to perform  the following
    operation to protect private  information.
    Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all  the settings.
    [221] How  to Use
    Precautions/This  productPrecautions
    On the internal rechargeable battery
    This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date  and time and
    other settings  regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is
    charged or discharged. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are
    using the product. However, if you use the product for only short periods, it gradually
    discharges. If you do not use the product at all  for about  1 month(s)  it becomes completely
    discharged. In this case, be sure  to charge this rechargeable battery before using the
    product. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still  use the
    product as long as you do not record the date  and time.
    Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery
    Insert  a charged battery pack into the product, or connect  the product to a wall outlet  (wall
    socket) using the AC Adaptor  (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours  or more with the
    power off.
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    Precautions/This  productPrecautions
    Notes on the battery pack
    Charging the battery pack 
    						
    							Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time.
    The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the
    battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any
    opportunities to shoot  images.
    You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. You can use a
    partially  charged battery pack.
    If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery
    pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then  reinsert it to recharge.
    We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C
    and 30 °C (50  °F  and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively  charged in
    temperatures outside this range.
    When you connect  this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power
    source, the laptop’s  battery charge may decrease. Do not charge this product using the
    laptop computer for too long.
    Do not turn on/restart a computer,  wake a computer from sleep mode, or turn off a
    computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable. Doing so may
    cause a malfunction of this product. Disconnect  the product and the computer before
    performing the above operations.
    We do not guarantee  charging if you are  using a self-built or modified computer.
    Charging time (Full charge)
    The charging time is approximately 230 minutes  using the AC adaptor (supplied). The above
    charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C
    (77°F).  Charging may take longer depending on conditions  of use and circumstances.
    Effective use of the battery pack
    Battery performance decreases in low  temperature environments. So in cold places, the
    operational  time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we
    recommend putting  the battery pack in your  pocket  close to your  body to warm  it up, and
    insert  it in the product immediately before you start  shooting. If there are  any metal
    objects such as keys in your  pocket, be careful  of causing  a short-circuit.
    The battery pack will run  down quickly if you use the flash or continuous shooting function
    frequently, turn the power on/off  frequently, or set the monitor very bright.
    We recommend preparing spare  battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the
    actual shots.
    Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water -resistant.
    Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct
    sunlight.
    If the battery terminal is dirty, you may not be able to turn on the product or the battery
    pack may not be properly charged. In that case, clean the battery by lightly wiping off any
    dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab. 
    						
    							Remaining battery indicator
    The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen.
     
    A: Battery level
    
     high
    B:  Battery exhausted
    It takes about  one minute  for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear.
    The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some  operating or
    environmental conditions.
    If you do not operate the product for a certain  period of time while the power is on, the
    product turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).
    If the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen, press  the DISP (Display
    Setting)  button to display it.
    How to store the battery pack
    To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then  fully discharge it
    in the product at least once a year  before storing  it. Remove the battery pack from the
    camera and store the battery in a cool, dry place.
    To use the battery pack up, leave the product in slide show playback  mode  until the
    power goes off.
    To prevent staining  the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure  to use a plastic bag to keep
    away from metal  materials when carrying or storing  the battery pack.
    On battery life
    The battery life is limited. If you use the same  battery repeatedly,  or use the same  battery
    for a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available  time of the
    battery is shortened  significantly,  it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new
    one.
    The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating
    conditions  and environment  in which each battery pack is used.
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    Precautions/This  productPrecautions
    Charging the battery pack
    The supplied AC Adaptor  is dedicated to this product. Do not connect  with other 
    						
    							electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
    Make  sure  to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor.
    If the products charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being
    charged, and then  insert  the same  battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge
    lamp flashes again, this may indicate  a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than  the
    specified  type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified  type. 
    If the battery pack is the specified  type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or
    different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly
    inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously  inserted battery may be faulty.
    If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor  is connected to the product and the wall
    outlet  (wall socket),  this indicates  that charging has stopped temporarily  and is on
    standby. Charging stops and enters standby  status automatically when the temperature is
    outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the
    appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. We
    recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
    30°C (50°F to 86°F).
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    Precautions/This  productPrecautions
    Memory card
    Memory card
    Card Type Indications in Help Guide
    Memory Stick PRO Duo  media
    (Memory  Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media)
    Memory Stick Micro media
    (Memory  Stick Micro  (M2) media/Memory Stick Micro  (Mark2)  media)
    SD card
    (SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC  memory card)
    microSD memory card  
    (microSD memory card/microSDHC  memory card/microSDXC  memory card)
    Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards  up to 64 GB  have been tested and proven
    to operate with this product.
    Memory Stick Micro  media up to 16 GB  and microSD memory cards  up to 64 GB  have
    been tested and proven to operate with this product.
    When recording movies,  the following memory cards  are  recommended:
     (Mark2)  (Memory  Stick PRO Duo media  (Mark2))
     (Memory  Stick PRO-HG Duo media)
     (Mark2)  (Memory  Stick Micro  media  (Mark2)) 
    						
    							SD Speed Class  4: SD card  or faster, or UHS Speed Class  1:  SD card  or faster
    SD Speed Class  4: microSD card  or faster, or UHS Speed Class  1:  microSD card
    or faster
    When recording XAVC S HD  format movies,  the following SDXC memory card  or
    microSDXC memory card  is necessary.
    a capacity of 64 GB  or more
    SD Speed Class  10: 
    , or UHS Speed Class  1:  or faster
    Note
    When you use a memory card  with this product for the first time, it is recommended that
    you format the card  using the product for stable performance of the memory card  before
    shooting. 
    Note that formatting  permanently  erases  all  data  on the memory card, and is
    unrecoverable. Save precious data  on a computer,  etc.
    If you repeatedly shoot  and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data  in a file in
    the memory card  may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle  of
    shooting. If this happens, save your  images to a computer or other storage location, then
    execute  [Format].
    Memory card  formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product.
    Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card  and the
    equipment used.
    We recommend backing  up important data, such as to a hard  disk of a computer.
    Do not attach a label on the memory card  itself nor  on a memory card  adaptor.
    Do not touch  the terminal section of the memory card  with your  hand or a metal  object.
    Do not strike, bend or drop  the memory card.
    Do not disassemble or modify  the memory card.
    Do not expose the memory card  to water.
    Do not leave the memory card  within the reach  of small children. They might  accidentally
    swallow  it.
    The memory card  may be hot just after  it has been used for a long time. Be careful  when
    you handle  it.
    Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card  or turn the camera off while the
    access lamp is illuminated. This may cause the data  on the memory card  to become
    damaged.
    If the memory card  is used near  areas  with strong magnetization,  or used in locations
    subject to static electricity or electrical  noise, the data  on the memory card  may become
    damaged.
    When storing  or carrying the memory card, store it in the supplied case.
    Do not insert  a memory card  that does not fit the memory card  slot. Doing so will cause a
    malfunction.
    Do not use or store the memory card  under the following conditions:
    High temperature locations  such as in a car parked under the sun
    Locations exposed to direct  sunlight 
    						
    							Humid locations  or locations  with corrosive substances present
    Images recorded  on SDXC memory cards  and microSDXC memory cards  cannot  be
    imported to or played  on computers or AV devices that are  not compatible with exFAT
    when connected using a micro  USB cable. Make  sure  that the device is compatible with
    exFAT  before connecting it to the product. If you connect  your  product to an incompatible
    device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card  in response to
    this prompt, as doing  so will erase  all  data  on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on
    SDXC memory cards  and microSDXC memory cards.)
    Contact  the manufacturer for inquiries about  memory cards  not manufactured by Sony
    Corporation.
    Notes on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately)
    When inserting a memory card  into a memory card  adaptor, be sure  that the memory card
    is inserted in the correct direction and then  insert  it as far as it will go. If the card  is not
    inserted properly, it may result  in a malfunction.
    When you use Memory Stick Micro  media or a microSD memory card  with this product, be
    sure  to insert  it into a dedicated memory card  adaptor first.
    Memory Stick media
    The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with the product are  as follows. However,
    proper operation cannot  be guaranteed for all  Memory Stick media functions.
    Memory Stick PRO Duo  media: *1*2*3
    Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo  media: *1*2
    Memory Stick Micro (M2) media: *1
    Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media: *1
    *1This Memory  Stick is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection
    technology that  uses encryption  technology. Data recording/playback that  requires  MagicGate
    functions  cannot  be performed with this product.
    *2High-speed data  transfer using a parallel interface is supported.
    *3When  recording movies, only media marked  with Mark2 can  be used.
    Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media (sold separately)
    This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro  media (M2). M2 is an abbreviation  for
    Memory Stick Micro  media.
    To use a Memory Stick Micro  media with this product, be sure  to insert  the Memory Stick
    Micro  media into an M2 Adaptor  as large as Duo size. If you insert  a Memory Stick Micro
    media into the product without an M2 Adaptor  as large as Duo size, you might  not be able
    to remove it from the product.
    Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro  media within the reach  of small children. They might
    accidentally swallow  it. 
    						
    							[225] How  to UsePrecautions/This  productCleaning  this product
    On cleaning
    Cleaning the lens and flash
    Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
    Cleaning the lens
    Do not use a cleaning solution  containing organic solvents,  such as thinner, or benzine.
    When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available  blower. In
    case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly
    moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the
    outside.  Do not spray  lens cleaning solution  directly onto  the lens surface.
    Cleaning the flash
    Clean the flash surface before use. The heat  of the flash emission  may cause dirt on the
    flash surface to start  smoking or burning. Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove
    dirt or dust, etc.
    Cleaning the product surface
    Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then  wipe the
    surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
    Do not expose the product to chemical  products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,
    disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
    Do not touch  the product with any of the above on your  hand.
    Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl  for a long time.
    Cleaning the monitor
    If oil  from your  hand or hand cream, etc., remain on the monitor, the original coating may
    become easily removable.  Wipe oil  or hand cream off as soon as possible.
    If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the coating may be scratched.
    If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints  or dust, gently remove the dust from the
    surface, and then  clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc.
    [226] How  to Use
    Precautions/This  productNumber of recordable still  images and
    recordable time of movies
    Number of still images 
    						
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