Sony HDR-AS100V Handbook page 4

The illustrations and images used in
this handbook
• The images used as examples in this handbook
are reproduced images, and are not actual
images shot using the camera.
• In this manual, Memory Stick Micro™ media
and microSD memory card are referred to as
"memory card."
• Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Notes on playing back on other
devices
• The camera is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 Main Profile for HD (high definition)
image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot
play back images recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality on the camera with the
devices which are not compatible with the
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
• Movies recorded using this camera may not play
back normally on devices other than this
camera. Also, movies recorded on other devices
may not play back properly on this camera.
On wireless network function
• The wireless network function built into this
camera has been confirmed to conform with Wi-
Fi specifications set forth by the Wi-Fi Alliance
(WFA).
• Depending on the region, access to a wireless
LAN may not be available, may require a
separate service charge, or communications may
be blocked or suffer from intermittent outages.
For details, check your wireless LAN
administrator and/or service provider.
• Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever in the
provision of a network service. Sony bears
absolutely no responsibility for damages that
may arise from the use of a network service
even in the case of claims made by a third-party.
• We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any
damage caused by unauthorized access to, or
unauthorized use of, destinations loaded on the
camera, resulting from loss or theft.
About the security on using Wireless
LAN products
It is important to set security when using the
wireless network function. Sony makes no
guarantees and is not responsible for any damage
resulting from having inadequate security or using
the wireless network function.
ZEISS lens
The camera is equipped with a 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.
On GPS-compatible devices
• Use GPS in accordance with regulations of
countries and regions where you use it.
• If you do not record the location information, set
the GPS log to [OFF] (page 35).
• If you take images with the GPS log set to [ON],
and upload those images to the internet, the
shooting location may be available to third
parties. To prevent this, set the GPS log to
[OFF] before shooting (page 35).
On splash-proof
The camera body has IPX4 splash-proof
performance (based on our tests).
• This camera is protected from water splashed
from any direction. However, it is not protected
against pressurized water such as from a shower
or tap.
• This camera is not splash-proof when a USB
cable or HDMI cable is connected.
• Splash-proof performance may be lost if the
camera is subjected to a strong shock, such as
being dropped. We recommend the camera be
inspected at your nearest Sony dealer
(chargeable).
• Failure caused from incorrect use is not covered
by the limited warranty.
– Do not use the camera in water (the camera is
not water-proof).
– Firmly close the connector cover and battery
pack/memory card cover. (If the cover is not
fully closed, water may leak inside the
camera. Do not open/close the cover when
your hands are wet).
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