Sony DSLR-A700 - Manual (Page 7)

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Notes on using your camera
Notes on types of “Memory Stick” that
can be used (not supplied)
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with
your camera. A “Memory Stick” cannot be
used with your camera.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 161.
Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack
• Charge the NP-FM500H (supplied) battery pack
before using the camera for the first time.
(
t step 1 in “Read This First”)
• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from your camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions (page 163).
• For details on the battery pack, see page 163.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
The contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a
memory card, etc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to other medium.
Notes on recording/playback
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• This camera is designed to be dust- and
moisture-resistant but not to be waterproof and
splash-proof. When using the camera in the rain,
be careful not to get the camera and lens wet.
Clean the camera after use if the camera
becomes dirty. With water, sand, dust, salt, etc.,
left on the camera, the camera may cause a
malfunction. Read also “Precautions” (page
168).
• Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a
removed lens or the viewfinder. This may cause
irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may
cause a malfunction of your camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 168).
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
malfunctions and an inability to record images,
this may render the memory card unusable, or
cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to the
flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
• Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out
of the reach of children. The battery pack, the
accessory shoe cap, etc., may be swallowed. If
such a problem occurs, consult a doctor
immediately.
“Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick”