Sony DSCT700R User Manual
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Notes on using the camera
Internal memory and “Memory
Stick Duo” back up
Stick Duo” back up
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery
pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the
internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo”
may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup
copy to protect your data.
pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the
internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo”
may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup
copy to protect your data.
On management files
When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”
without a management file into the camera and
turn on the power, part of the “Memory Stick
Duo” capacity is used to automatically create a
management file. It may take some time until
you can perform the next operation.
without a management file into the camera and
turn on the power, part of the “Memory Stick
Duo” capacity is used to automatically create a
management file. It may take some time until
you can perform the next operation.
Notes on recording/playback
•
Before you start recording, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
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The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 57) before operating the camera.
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 57) before operating the camera.
•
Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water
enters inside the camera, a malfunction may
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be
repaired.
enters inside the camera, a malfunction may
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be
repaired.
•
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other
bright light. It may cause the malfunction of
the camera.
bright light. It may cause the malfunction of
the camera.
•
Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not
properly record or play back images.
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not
properly record or play back images.
•
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
may cause malfunctions.
•
If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 57).
before using the camera (page 57).
•
Do not shake or strike the camera. It may
cause a malfunction and you may not be able
to record images. Furthermore, the recording
media may become unusable or image data
may be damaged.
cause a malfunction and you may not be able
to record images. Furthermore, the recording
media may become unusable or image data
may be damaged.
•
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.
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.
Notes on the LCD screen
•
The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/
or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process,
and do not affect the recording.
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/
or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process,
and do not affect the recording.
•
If water droplets or other liquids splash on
the LCD screen and make it wet,
immediately wipe off the screen with a soft
cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen
surface can harm the quality and cause a
malfunction.
the LCD screen and make it wet,
immediately wipe off the screen with a soft
cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen
surface can harm the quality and cause a
malfunction.
On image data compatibility
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The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
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Sony does not guarantee that the camera will
play back images recorded or edited with
other equipment, or that other equipment will
play back images recorded with the camera.
play back images recorded or edited with
other equipment, or that other equipment will
play back images recorded with the camera.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws.
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws.
No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record
or loss or damage of recorded content due to a
malfunction of the camera or recording media,
etc.
or loss or damage of recorded content due to a
malfunction of the camera or recording media,
etc.