Do not damage the cable such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using this product for a long time
To keep this product in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
Note on this product/battery pack temperature
When the temperature of this product or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on this product, due to the
protection features of this product being activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder (models with the viewfinder).
Notes on charging through the Built-in USB Cable
Charging may not be possible with all computers.
If you connect this product to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source,
the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave this
product connected to a computer in this manner.
Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a
USB hub are not guaranteed. This product may not function correctly depending on the
USB device which is used with the computer.
When charging, cancel the sleep mode of the computer.
LCD monitor
Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD monitor, as it may cause uneven color and
other damage.
If this product is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD monitor.
This is not a malfunction.
While using this product, the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
Multi interface shoe
When using a dedicated microphone or portable speaker, their power turns on or off
according to the power of this product.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the accessory used for details.
To attach an accessory, insert and fix the accessory to the Multi interface shoe by
pressing down and sliding forward until it stops. Remove the accessory by pressing it