Safety precautions

To prevent injury or electric shock due to improper use, as well as damage to property such as fire, be sure to observe the following.

Warning

To avoid serious injury or burns; fire due to leakage, overheating, ignition, or explosion; or accidental ingestion, read the following precautions carefully.

Rechargeable battery pack included

Battery pack

  • If used improperly, the battery may explode and cause a fire or chemical burns. Observe the following precautions:
    • Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack.
    • Do not apply shock or force to the battery pack, such as by hitting it with a hammer or stepping on or dropping it.
    • Do not short-circuit the battery pack or allow the battery pack to come into contact with any metal objects such as paperclips.
    • Do not leave the battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach 60°C (140°F) or higher, such as in a car parked under direct sunlight.
    • Do not dispose of battery packs in fire or incinerate them.
    • Do not use leaking or damaged lithium-ion batteries.
    • Do not charge the battery pack in any manner other than that specified.
    • Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children.
    • Do not expose the battery pack to water.
    • Be sure to use only genuine Sony branded battery packs.
    • Recycle used batteries.
    • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely cold environments at -20°C (–4°F) or lower or in extremely low-pressure environments at 11.6 kPa or lower.

Coin battery / button cell

  • Do not swallow coin batteries or button cells. They can cause chemical burns.
    • This product contains a coin battery or button cell. If you swallow a coin battery or button cell, death or serious injury may occur. A swallowed coin battery or button cell can cause internal chemical burns in as little as 2 hours.
    • Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children. If the battery cover does not close securely, stop using the camera and keep it out of the reach of children.
    • Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to have been swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
  • Do not charge coin batteries or button cells.
  • If the battery leaks, observe the following.
    • Immediately remove the battery from any sources of fire. There is a risk of fire or explosion due to leaked liquid or gas from the battery igniting.
    • If leaked liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Instead, immediately wash them thoroughly with clean water and seek medical attention.
    • If you get leaked liquid in your mouth or lick it, immediately rinse your mouth with water and seek medical attention.
    • If leaked liquid gets on your body or clothes, rinse it off thoroughly with water.

Caution

If you do not observe the following precautions, fire, serious injury, or death may occur.

  • Do not disassemble or modify this product.
    • Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. For inspection or repair, consult your dealer or local authorized service facility.
  • Do not allow water or any objects (metal, flammable objects, etc.) to get inside the product.
    • Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. If water or other objects get into the product, immediately turn off the camera and remove the battery. Unplug the AC adaptor and battery charger from the wall outlet (wall socket), and then consult your dealer or local authorized service facility.
  • Do not use the product while driving.
    • Do not shoot or play back images or look at the monitor while driving a car or motorcycle, etc. Doing so may result in a traffic accident.
  • Pay attention to your surroundings while shooting.
    • Do not shoot images without being aware of your surroundings. Doing so may cause accidents or injuries.
  • Do not touch a powered AC adaptor, powered battery charger, or charging battery for long periods of time.
    • Even if the product or its accessories do not feel hot to you while using them, leaving the same part of the skin exposed to them for a long time may cause low-temperature burns, resulting in redness and blisters.
  • Do not damage cables.
    • Placing cables near a heater or heating or processing cables may cause a fire or electric shock. When unplugging cables, always hold the plug to avoid damaging the cord.
  • Do not point a flash or assist light such as the AF illuminator at people at a close distance.
    • Using a flash or assist light at a close distance may cause vision problems. When you shoot infants and small children, keep a distance of 1 m (3.28 ft.) or more.
    • Emitting a flash or an assist light at drivers may dazzle them and cause an accident.
  • Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the camera viewfinder.
    • Doing so may result in vision impairment or blindness.
  • Do not use the product with wet hands.
    • Doing so may cause an electric shock.
  • Attach the battery pack, the shoulder belt, and the strap correctly.
    • If these are not attached correctly, the product may fall and cause an injury. Also, make sure that the belt or strap is not damaged before use.

Notes

To prevent injury or damage to property, be sure to observe the following.

  • Do not use the product in highly humid locations where water droplets may fall, etc. or in locations exposed to a lot of dust, oily smoke, or steam.
    • Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Do not place the product in an unstable location.
    • Placing the product on an unstable or tilted surface or using the tripod in an unstable position may cause the product to fall or tip over and result in injury.
  • Do not cover the product with a cloth while in use.
    • Doing so may cause heat to build up inside, resulting in deformation of the case or even fire or electric shock.
  • Do not subject the lens or monitor to impacts.
    • The lens and monitor are made of glass and may break if subjected to a strong impact, resulting in injury.
  • Do not leave the lens under direct sunlight.
    • Sunlight may focus through the lens and cause a fire.
  • Be careful in handling the product when using it with other accessories attached via brackets, etc.
    • It may cause an unexpected accident due to falling, etc.
  • Disconnect the product from the power source before a long period of time without using it.
    • If you will not use the product for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet (wall socket) and remove the battery from the product before storing it.
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