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Before using your camera
Notes on waterproof performance
• This camera conforms to IEC60529 IPX6* and
IPX7**, and can be used in places exposed to
splashing water or underwater up to depths of
1.5 m (5 feet).
* Water shall not enter the interior even when
exposed to direct jet streams of water (normal
temperature fresh water) from any direction.
** Water shall not seep into the interior even
when left submerged in normal temperature
fresh water at a depth of 1 m (3 feet
3 1/4 inches) in a stationary condition for
approximately 30 minutes.
• You can use this camera in the following
places: underwater (ocean, swimming pools) up
to depths of 1.5 m (5 feet), beachside, riverside,
poolside, ski slopes, in the rain, etc.
• Do not use this camera in the following places:
places where the camera might be subject to
high water pressure, hot springs or bathtubs,
etc.
Notes on use
• Before using this camera underwater or in
places exposed to water, be sure to inspect the
O-ring and the O-ring mating surface on the
inside of the camera.
• Do not immerse the camera in water containing
soap, detergent, bath salts, etc., or in hot water
with a temperature of more than 30°C.
• Never open the waterproof cover underwater or
in places exposed to water. Lock the lock
switch to prevent the waterproof cover from
opening by accident.
• This camera does not float in water.
• Before opening the waterproof cover, be sure to
rinse off any sand and completely wipe away
any water that may be present on the camera
body.
• Should you find any evidence of water leaks
inside the waterproof cover, stop using the
camera at once and contact your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
• Sony cannot be held responsible for
malfunctions or irreparable problems arising
from water or foreign objects entering the
inside of the camera due to improper handling.
• Note that waterproof performance is not
guaranteed under all environments and
conditions.
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may want
to make a trial recording to make sure that the
camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated
for if recording or playback is not possible due to
a malfunction of your camera or recording media,
etc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.
Notes on image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with the Design rule for
Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on
your camera are not guaranteed.
Note on “Memory Stick”
This camera turns off when you open the inner
cover. Do not open the inner cover while the
access lamp is lit.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to
the provision of the copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record
images, this may render the “Memory Stick”
unusable or image data breakdown, damage or
loss may occur.