Interchangeable Lens Digital CameraILME-FX5/ILME-FX5BHelp Guide

Danger

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

Rechargeable battery pack model

Battery pack

• If handled 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 with a hammer, stepping on, or dropping.
  • 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 get wet.
  • Only use genuine Sony batteries.
  • 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.

  • The unit has a built-in or supplied 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 away 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.

Warning

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

• Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

  • 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 (such as metal or flammable objects) to get inside the unit.

  • Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. If water or other objects get into the unit, immediately turn if off and remove the battery. Unplug the AC adaptor and battery charger from the power outlet, and then consult your dealer or local authorized service facility.

• Do not use the unit 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 unit 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 attempting to modify cables may cause a fire or electric shock. When unplugging cables, always hold the plug to avoid damaging the cord.

• Do not use the unit 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 unit may fall and cause an injury. Also, make sure that the belt or strap is not damaged before use. Attach a shoulder belt (sold separately) and strap (sold separately) correctly as described in the operating instructions.

Caution

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

• Do not use the unit in high-humidity locations where water droplets may fall, 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 unit in an unstable location.

  • Placing the unit on an unstable or tilted surface, or using a tripod in an unstable position may cause the unit to fall or tip over and result in injury.

• Do not cover the air vents.

  • If the air vents are blocked during use, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire or malfunction.

• Do not cover the unit with a cloth while in use.

  • Doing so may cause heat to build up inside, resulting in deformation of the case, 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.

• When using headphones, do not listen at high volume for long periods of time.

  • Listening at high volume for long periods of time may have a detrimental effect on your hearing.

• Do not leave the lens under direct sunlight.

  • Sunlight may focus through the lens and cause a fire.

• Be careful handling the unit when using it with other accessories attached via brackets, etc.

  • Not doing so may cause an unexpected accident due to falling, etc.

• Disconnect the unit from the power source if not intending to use the unit for an extended period.

  • If you will not use the unit for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and remove the battery from the unit before storing it.