Sony NSC-GC1/GC3 Digital Camera User Manual


 
4
Do not aim the
camera
at the sun
or
other
briuht
b
light. It may
cause
the
malfunction
of
your
camera.
Do
not use the
camera
ncar 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
29).
Do
not
shake
or
strike the camera.
In
addition to
malfunctions
and
an
inability to
record
images,
this may
render
the recording
medium
unusable,
or
cause
image data
breakdown,
damage
or
loss.
Clean
the
tlash
surface
before
use.
The
heat
of
tlash
emission
may
cause
dirt
on
the
!lash
surface
to
become
discolored
or
to stick to the
tlash surface, resulting
in
insufficient light
emission.
When
connecting
your
camera
to
another
device
with a
cable,
be
sure
to insert the
connector
plug
in the correct way.
Pushing
the plug forcibly
into the terminal will
damage
the
terminal and
may result in a
malfunction
of
your
camera.
Movies
other
than those shot.
edited
or
composed
on
this
camera
cannot
be played
back.
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Notes
on
the LCD screen and
lens
The
LCD
screen is
manufactured
using
extremely
high-precision
technology
so
over
99.99%
of
the
pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there
may
be
some
tiny
black points
and/or
bright points (white, red,
blue
or
green in color) that
constantly
appear
on
the
LCD
screen.
These
points are normal
in
the
manufacturing
process
and
do
not affect the
recordi ng in
any
way.
Do
not hold
the
camera
by only
holding
the
LCD
panel.
Note
on
disposal/transfer
When
using
software
embedded
in the
camera,
personal
information
such
as IDs
and
mail
addresses
may
be saved
on
the internal
memory
of
the
camera.
When
transferring the
camera
to
others
or
on
disposal,
do
so after
deleting
the
information
input.
t About changing the language
setting
The
on-screen
displays
in
each
local
language
are
used for illustrating
the
operating
procedures.
Change
the screen
language
before using
your
camera
if
necessary (page 9).
About this manual
The
photographs
used as
examples
of
pictures
in
this
Handbook
are
reproduced
images,
and
are
not actual
images
shot using this
camera
.
Design
and
specifications
of
recording
media
and
other
accessories
are subject to
change
without
notice.
The
screenshots
are
from
Windows
XP.
The
scenes
may vary
depending
on
the
operating
system
of
the
computer.
On image data compatibility
This
camera
conforms
with
DCF
(Design
rule
for
Camera
File
system)
universal
standard
established
by
JEIT
A (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 flot guaranteed.
'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.
! 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
recording media, etc.