Sony DSCT300R User Manual

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Notes on using the camera
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Internal memory and “Memory 
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.
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Notes on recording/playback
• Before you start recording, make a trial 
recording to make sure that the camera is 
working correctly.
• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” 
(page 37)
 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.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other 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.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations 
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it 
before using the camera (page 37).
• 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.
• 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.
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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.
• 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.
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On image data compatibility
• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule 
for Camera File system) universal standard 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries 
Association).
• 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.
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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.
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No compensation for damaged 
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.