Learning More About The Camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide); Camcorder - Sony Handycam HDR-GW77V Operating Manual

• In this m anual, the D VD d isc recorded with
high
d efinition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
• The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcor&r.
Capacity GPS
of internal
inelilory
HDR-GW77 16 GB _
HDR-( iW77V 16 GB
"Handycam" User Guide is an on-line
manual. Refk, r to it for in-depth instructions
on the many functions of the camcorder.
1 Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/
Support/
2 Selectyour country or region.
3 Search for the model name
of your camcorder within the
support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of your
can]corder.
About water-proof,
dust-proof, and shock-
proof performance of
the camcorder
This camcorder is equipped to be water-
proof, dust-proof and shock-proof.
Damage caused from misuse, abuse
or failure to properly maintain the
camcorder is not covered by the limited
warranty.
• This camcorder is wate>proolTdust proof
equivalent to IEC60529 IP58. The camcorder is
operable up to a water depth of 5 m (16 lbet) lbr
60 minutes.
• Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized
water, such as ll'om a tap.
• Do not use in hot springs.
• Use the camcorder in the recommended
operating water temperature range of 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
• Meeting MIL STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock
standards, this product has passed the required
tests when dropped from a height of 1.5 m (4
lbet) above a 5 cm (2 in.) thick pl3_vood board
(with the LCD screen closed, lhcing toward the
camcorder body) ×.
Depending on use conditions and
circmnstances, no guarantee is made
regarding damage to, malfunction of; or the
wate>proof peribrnmnce of this camcorder.
• As lbr dust proolTshock proofperfbrmance,
there is no guarantee that the camcorder will
not become scratched or dented.
• Sometimes ware>proof perfbrmance is lost if
the camcorder is subjected to a strong shock
such as ficom being dropped. We recommend
the camcorder be inspected at an authorized
repair shop lbr a fbe.
• Accessories supplied do not meet water proof;
dusbproof, and shock-proof specifications.