Precautions
Usage and storage
locations
Do not use or store this product in the
following locations. Doing so may
damage the camera.
• Locations subject to abnormally
high temperatures
During periods of hot weather or the
summer season, the temperature inside
closed vehicles becomes especially
high, and if the camera is left in such a
location, it may warp or be damaged.
• Locations subject to direct
sunlight or next to heating
appliances
The camera may warp or be damaged.
• Sandy locations, such as the
beach
Do not place the camera in a location
where sand may be present, such as the
beach or other sandy areas. Doing so
may damage the camera, and in some
cases, repair may not be possible.
• Do not point the lens at the sun.
This could cause burn-in or other lens
damage. Be careful when leaving the
camera next to a window or outdoors.
Operation
• Do not remove the camera's USB cable
during operation. Doing so may cause
the camera to malfunction.
• Do not place any objects on top of the
camera.
• Avoid placing the camera in locations
subject to sudden temperature changes.
Do not use the camera immediately
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after moving it from a cold location to a
warm location, or after the ambient
temperature has risen drastically.
Otherwise, condensation may occur
inside the camera. Let the camera stand
for a moment before using it.
Lens
Do not touch the lens.
Notes on discs
Note the following in order to protect data
stored on discs.
• If the edge of the label on the disc is off
the disc surface or the label is not sticky
enough to stay on the disc surface, the
label may stick to the interior of the disc
drive and cause a malfunction of your
computer. Make sure that the label is
properly fixed on the disc surface before
using the disc.
Sony assumes no liability for any
malfunction of your computer or
damage to the media caused by
improper labeling. Please thoroughly
read instruction notes of your label
software and label sheets.
• Do not touch the data side of the disc
(opposite the label), and hold the disc as
shown below.
• Do not scratch the disc.