About Handling Of Your Camcorder - Sony Handycam HDR-CX380 Operating Manual

No memory card is inserted (p. 21).
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When the indicator flashes, there are not
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enough free spaces for recording images.
Delete unnecessary images (p. 26), or format
the memory card after storing the images on
other media (p. 37).
The image data base file may be damaged.
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Check the data base file by selecting
[Setup]  [ Media Settings]  [Repair
Img. DB F.]  the recording medium (models
with internal memory).
The memory card is damaged.
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Format the memory card with your camcorder
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(p. 37).
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 21).
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The memory card is write-protected.
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Access to the memory card was restricted on
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another device.
The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake
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easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with
both hands and record the image. However,
note that the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.
The recording medium is full.
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Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
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Wait for a while, then record.
About handling of
your camcorder
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
Functions and equipment  p.12
On use and care
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
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or waterproofed.
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Do not hold the camcorder by the following
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parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.
LCD screen
Built-in USB Cable
Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so
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might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
Do not use or store the camcorder and
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accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
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vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
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camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio.
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Noise may occur.
Battery pack
GB
1