Before Using Your Camera - Sony CD Mavica MVC-CD350 Operating Instructions Manual

Before using your camera
This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-R#CD-
RWs as recording media "CD-R" or "CD-RW"
mentioned above is indicated as "disc" in d_is
nlanuaI When a distinction between CD-Rs and
CD-RWs is necessary, "disc" is indicated as
'CD-R" or "CD-RW)'
Refbr to page 18 fbr discs that can be used with
this camera, and page I08 for precautions on
handling discs
We recommend that you use
this camera with Mavica
discs*.
While the image is being
read from or written to the
disc, the ACCESS lamp
flashes (red). When this
lamp is lit, do not shake or
strike the camera.
* The Mavica disc is an 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW
with the Mavica logo.
Trial recording
BefPre you iecord one-time events, you may want
to nlake a trial r¢col ding lo make sure that _he
camela is working corlectly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated
for if recording or playback is not possible due to
a real function of your camera or recording media,
etc
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of dull loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.
Notes on image data compatibility
• This camela coil forms with the Design rule for
Camera File systenl 1]niversal standard
estabbehed by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Infomlafion Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on od_er eqtdpment and playback of images
recorded or edited wfih other equipment on
your camera arc not guaranteed
Precaution on copyright
Television progranls, filnls, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
iecording of such materials may be contrary to
the provision of the copyright laws
DO not shake or strike the camera
In addition to nlatfunctions and inability to record
images, this may render _e discs unusable
image data breakdown, damage or loss may
occtlr.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models
with an LCD finder) and lens
• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
maria factured using extrmnely high-plecision
Technology SOover 99.99% of the pixels me
operational for eltbetive use However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, btue or green in color) fllat
constandy appear on the LCD screen and the
LCD finder These points are nom_aI in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in aW way
• Be carefbl when placing the camera near a
window or outdools. Exposing tile LeD screen,
the finder or the tens to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause malfunctions
• Do not press the LCD screen hardly The screen
may be uneven and that may cause a
malfunction
• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a
cold location This is not a malfhnction