Sony NEX-F3 Instruction Manual page 83

turning on the camera in a cold
location, the LCD screen may
become temporarily dark.
• Do not press against the LCD
screen. The monitor may be
discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not expose the camera to direct
sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a
nearby object, it may cause a fire.
When you must place the camera
under direct sunlight, attach the
front lens cap.
On using the lenses and
accessories
It is recommended that you use Sony
lenses/accessories designed to suit
the characteristics of this camera.
Using the products of other
manufacturers may cause the camera
not to operate to its capability, or
result in accidents and malfunctions
of the camera.
On the Smart Accessory
Terminal 2
Set the power switch of the camera
to OFF before you attach or remove
an accessory, such as the flash, to the
Smart Accessory Terminal 2. When
attaching an accessory, plug the
accessory into the Smart Accessory
Terminal 2 to the end and fasten the
screw. Make sure that the accessory
is attached to the camera securely.
Do not use/store the
camera in the following
places
• In an extremely hot, dry or humid
place
In places such as in a car parked in
the sun, the camera body may
become deformed and this may
cause a malfunction.
• Storing under direct sunlight or
near a heater
The camera body may become
discolored or deformed, and this
may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking
vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust
get into the camera. This may
cause the camera to malfunction,
and in some cases this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
On the grip
The grip is applied with a special
coating. It may be discolored if it is
rubbed with dark colored cloth,
leather, etc.
On storing
Be sure to attach the front lens cap
when not using the camera.
On the temperature of the
camera
Your camera and battery may get hot
due to continuous use, but it is not a
malfunction.
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use
under the temperatures between 0°C
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Shooting in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
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