Sony MHS-PM5K/V bloggie™ Handbook - Page 2

Notes on using your camera - manual

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Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate correctly with this camera. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are collectively called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger marked with: - * ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. • See page 41 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor Notes on the battery • Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. • The battery can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery 2 is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, use up the existing charge and store the camera in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery functions. • For details on the battery, see page 68. 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. Internal memory and memory card back up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. 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 22). Notes on recording/playback • To ensure stable operation of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory card the first time you use it with this camera. However, if you format the memory card, all the data on the memory card will be deleted and you cannot restore that data. So, be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card. • This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. • Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable. • If you rotate the lens portion back when your camera is connected to other devices with the USB connection support cable, the recorded images may be lost.

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Notes on using your camera
Types of memory card you can use with
your camera
The memory cards that you can use with this
camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD
memory cards and SDHC memory cards. You
cannot use a MultiMediaCard.
Memory cards of up to 32 GB have been
confirmed to operate correctly with this camera.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” are collectively called
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media in this
manual.
For recording movies, it is recommended that
you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of
1 GB or larger marked with:
* (“Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media)
(“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” media)
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.
See page 41 for the recordable time of
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” media
When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media with the standard size “Memory
Stick” media compatible slot
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media adaptor.
“Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor
Notes on the battery
Charge the battery before using the camera for
the first time.
The battery can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
is not fully charged, you can use the partially
charged capacity of the battery as is.
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long
time, use up the existing charge and store the
camera in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain
the battery functions.
For details on the battery, see page 68.
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.
Internal memory and memory card back
up
Do not turn off the camera or remove the
memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the
internal memory data or the memory card data
may be destroyed. Always protect your data by
making a back up copy.
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 22).
Notes on recording/playback
To ensure stable operation of the memory cards,
we recommend that you format the memory
card the first time you use it with this camera.
However, if you format the memory card, all the
data on the memory card will be deleted and you
cannot restore that data. So, be sure to store your
important data on the computer before
formatting the memory card.
This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof.
Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water
entering the inside of the camera may cause
malfunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.
If you rotate the lens portion back when your
camera is connected to other devices with the
USB connection support cable, the recorded
images may be lost.