Precautions

Refer also to "Notes on using your camera" in the Instruction Manual (supplied) for this product.

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.

Database file error

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.

  • In places with high humidity

    This may cause the lens to mold.

On storing

Always attach the lens front cap or body cap when you are not using the camera. To prevent dust or debris from getting inside the camera, remove dust from the body cap before attaching it to the camera.

Precaution on carrying

Do not carry the camera with the tripod attached. This may cause the tripod socket hole to break.

On operating temperatures

Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 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 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

  • XAVC S movies can be played back only on XAVC S-supported devices.

On the monitor, viewfinder and lens

  • Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause 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.
  • If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
  • Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force.
  • Do not carry the camera by the monitor.
  • When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens.

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.

  • Select [Setting Reset] → [Initialize] → [OK] → [OK].

Notes on location information

If you upload and share an image tagged with a location, you may accidentally reveal the information to a third party. To prevent third parties from obtaining your location information, set [Loc. Info. Link Set.] to [Off] before shooting images.

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