Before Use; Notes On Using Your Camera - Sony DSC-RX1/B Instruction Manual

Before use

Notes on using your camera

Screen language
You can select the language displayed
on the screen using the menu (page 34).
Functions built into this camera
• This manual describes 1080 60i-
compatible devices and 1080 50i-
compatible devices.
To check whether your camera is a 1080
60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-
compatible 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.
Notes on recording/playback
• To ensure stable operations of the
memory card, we recommend that you
use this camera to format any memory
card being used with this camera for the
first time.
Note that formatting will erase all data
recorded on the memory card. This data
cannot be restored. Be sure to backup any
important data to a PC or other storage
location.
• If you repeatedly record/delete images,
fragmentation of data may occur on the
memory card. Movies may not be able to
be saved or recorded. In such a case, save
your images to a PC or other storage
location, then [Format] (page 32).
• Before you start recording, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor
splash-proof, nor water-proof.
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If
water enters inside the camera, a
malfunction may occur. In some cases,
the camera cannot be repaired.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other
bright light. It may cause the malfunction
of the camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location
that generates strong radio waves or
emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera
may not properly record or play back
images.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty
locations may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove
it before using the camera.
• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may
cause a malfunction and you may not be
able to record images. Furthermore, the
recording media may become unusable
or image data may be damaged.
• Clean the flash surface before use. The
heat of flash emission may cause dirt on
the flash surface to start smoking or
burning. Wipe the flash surface with a
soft cloth to remove dirt or dust, etc.
Carl Zeiss lens
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast. The lens for
the camera has been produced under a
quality assurance system certified by Carl
Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Notes on the flash
• Do not carry the camera by the flash unit,
or use excessive strength on it.
• If water, dust or sand get into the open
flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.
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