Sony ILCE-7M2 Instruction Manual - Page 12

Before use Notes on using your camera Screen language You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu (page 45). Shooting procedure This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the monitor mode using the monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder. Functions built into this camera • This manual describes 1080 60i- compatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices. To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i • This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the camera and turn on the power, the camera automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card's capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the camera until the process is completed. If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home™, and then format the memory card using the camera. Notes on recording/playback • In order to stabilize the operation of the memory card, it is recommended that you format the memory card on the camera when you use it with that camera for the first time. Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. • If you repeatedly record and delete images over a long period, the files on the memory card may become fragmented and movie recording may be suspended partway through. If this occurs, copy the data to a computer or other device and then perform [Format]. • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. Back up recommendation for a memory card If you turn the camera off or remove the battery pack or the memory card while the access lamp is flashing, the data on the memory card may become broken. To avoid data loss, always copy (back up) data to another device. 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. GB 12