For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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Before your operation

Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake.. 45
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)... 56 Shooting with program auto.. 57 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority).. 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority).. 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure).. 63 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB).. 65 Selecting the focus method... 67 Using the Using autofocus... 67 shooting function Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)... 69 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode).. 69 Selecting the focus area (AF area).. 70 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus). 71 Using the flash... 72 Selecting the flash mode.. 74 Performing wireless flash shooting.. 74 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering).. 76 Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock). 76 Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation).. 78 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)... 79 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control).. 79 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode).. 80 Setting ISO... 82
Adjusting the color tones (White balance).. 83 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance).. 83 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color filter).. 84 Registering the color tones (Custom white balance). 85 Image processing... 87 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer).. 87 Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)... 87 Selecting the drive mode. 89 Shooting single shot... 89 Shooting continuously.. 89 Using the self-timer.. 90 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket).. 90 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket). 92
Using the viewing Playing back images... 93 Checking the information of recorded images. 98 function
Protecting images (Protect).. 101 Deleting images (Delete).. 102 Viewing images on a TV screen. 104

Changing your setup

Viewfinder

A Display Indication AF area (70) Spot AF area (70) Spot metering area (80) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (106) B Display Indication Flash compensation (79) Flash charging (74) WL Wireless flash (74) High-speed sync* Manual focus (71) z 125 5.6 Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (63, 91) AE lock (76) 2 Shots-remaining counter (29) Camera shake warning (46)

Display

Indication Super SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (106)
* When using the HVL-F56AM/HVLF36AM Flash (not supplied), you can shoot with a High-speed sync feature at any shutter speed. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash.
Selecting a function/setting
You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button. Example: When the Fn button is pressed.
From the menu list, use the controller to move the cursor to the setting of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to execute the selection. In this instruction manual, the process of selecting a function with the controller from the menu list is described as follows:
Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting
When you start the operation, an operation guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Please refer to the guide when operating the camera. The step-by-step description of the above example is as follows:

1 Press the Fn button.

2 Following the operation guide,
select [White balance] with v/V/ b/B on the controller, then press the center z to execute.

Operation guide

3 Following the operation guide,
select and execute the desired function.
For example, to change [5500K] (the current setting), select [5500K] with v/ V, adjust the value of [ColorTemperature] with b/B, then press the center z to execute.
The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation. The indications of icons are as follows.
MENU button Returns with MENU button button button button button

Shutter speed

The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. The flash range differs according to the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 73). To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens).
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)
This mode is suitable to z Shoot a moving subject at a moment in time. Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement.
z Trace the movement to express the
dynamism and flow. Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject.
1 Set the mode dial to S.
2 Select the shutter speed with the

control dial.

The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure. When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected shutter speed, the aperture value flashes. In such cases, adjust the shutter speed again.
When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. When shooting an indoor sport, select a higher ISO sensitivity.
Notes The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode. When using the flash, if you close the aperture (a larger F-number) by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash does not reach a distant subject. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more outstanding the noise. When the shutter speed is one second or more, noise reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done after shooting (page 110). You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)
This mode is suitable to z Shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. z Use an exposure meter.
1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust
the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture.
You can assign a function to the control dial with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 112).
button Shutter speed Aperture (Fnumber)
3 Shoot the image after the

exposure is set.

Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward : Images become darker. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. : Metered Manual
LCD monitor (Detailed display)
Standard value Viewfinder

Standard value

2 t [AF illuminator] t [Off]
To use the red-eye reduction The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing preflash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.
1 t [Red eye reduc.] t [On]
Note The red-eye reduction is available only when the built-in flash is used.

Selecting the flash mode

Fn button t [Flash mode] t Select the desired setting
(Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow sync.) Does not fire even if the built-in flash pops up. This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. Fires if it is dark or against light. This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. Fires whenever the built-in flash pops up. Fires whenever the built-in flash pops up. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Fires right before the exposure is completed whenever the built-in flash pops up. Fires an external flash (not supplied) that is off the camera and away from it (Wireless flash shooting).

(Rear sync.) (Wireless)

When shooting indoors or using nightscape, you can use slow sync to shoot a bright image of people and the background. You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trailing of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person.
Performing wireless flash shooting
With an external wireless flash (not supplied), you can shoot with the flash without a cord when the external flash is not attached to the camera. By changing the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the flash.
Fn button t [Flash mode] t

(Wireless)

To do a pre-flash test, pull up the flash and press the AEL button on the camera.
Notes Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light triggers firing of your flash. To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it.
The AEL button setting When using the wireless flash, it is recommended that you set [AEL button] (page 112) to [AEL hold] in the Custom menu.
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)
When shooting into the sun or by a window, the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background. In such cases, use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards a spot that is brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image. To make the subject brighter, point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image. This section describes how to shoot a brighter image of the subject using the (Spot).

Notes If you have adjusted the flash level, appears in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is pulled up. When you adjust it, be careful not to forget to reset the value. The positive effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light, if the subject is at or around the maximum range for the flash. If the subject is very close, the negative effect may not be visible. Exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity (when [AUTO] is selected) to perform the compensation. If the flash is used, the amount of flash light is also changed. However, flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light.
Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control)
MENU button t setting 1 t [Flash control] t Select the desired

ADI flash

This method controls the lighting of the flash, factoring in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre-flash. This method enables an accurate flash compensation with virtually no effect from the reflection off the subject. This method controls the amount of flash light depending on the data only from pre-flash light metering. This method is susceptible to the reflection off the subject.

Pre-flash TTL

ADI: Advanced Distance Integration TTL: Through the lens
When [ADI flash] is selected, using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate distance information.
Notes When the distance between the subject and the external flash (not supplied) cannot be determined (wireless flash shooting using an external flash (not supplied), shooting with an off-camera flash using a cable, shooting with a macro twin flash, etc.), the camera automatically selects Pre-flash TTL mode. Select [Pre-flash TTL] in the following cases, as the camera cannot perform flash compensations with ADI flash. A wide panel is attached to the HVL-F36AM flash. A diffuser is used for flash shooting. A filter with an exposure factor, such as an ND filter, is used. A close-up lens is used. ADI flash is only available in combination with a lens that is provided with a distance encoder. To determine if the lens is equipped with a distance encoder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.

Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode)
Fn button t [Metering mode] t Select the desired mode
(Multi segment) This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure light (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering).
(Center weighted) While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen. (Spot) This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle in the center of the frame.
Use (Multi segment) metering for general shooting. When shooting a subject with strong contrast in the focus area, measure the light of the subject you want to shoot with the proper exposure using Spot metering, then perform AE lock shooting (page 76).

Setting ISO

Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.
1 Press the ISO button to display

the ISO screen.

ISO button
2 Select the desired value with v/V on the controller.
The larger the number, the higher the noise level.
Notes When ISO is set to [AUTO], ISO is automatically set as follows.
Recording mode AUTO, Scene Selection P, A, S ISO The range differs depending on the mode 100 400
The [AUTO] setting is not provided in recording mode M. If you change the recording mode to M with the [AUTO] setting, it is switched to [100]. Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions.
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)
The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight.
Daylight Weather/ lighting Characteristics of light White Bluish Green-tinged Reddish Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see. Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression.

The EV scale in bracket shooting
Ambient bracket 0.3 steps, three shots Exposure compensation 0 Flash bracket 0.7 steps, three shots Flash compensation 1.0
LCD monitor Shown in the top row. Viewfinder Shown in the bottom row.
In ambient* bracket shooting, the EV scale appears in the viewfinder, too, but it does not appear in flash bracket shooting. When the bracket shooting starts, the indexes that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one.
When Single bracket is selected, if the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released, br 1 appears for the ambient light bracket and Fbr 1 appears for the flash bracket in the viewfinder. When bracket shooting starts, it indicates what number the next frame is, for instance, br 2, br 3. * Ambient light: Any light other than the flash light that shines on the scene for an extended period of time, such as natural light, a light bulb, or a fluorescent light.
Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)
Based on the selected white balance, and color temperature/color filter, three images are taken.

setting

(WB bracket) t Select the desired
*1 (WB bracket) Shoots three images with the white balance shifted. When Lo is selected, it is shifted by 10 mired*2, and when Hi is selected, it is shifted by 20 mired. One shot records three images.
The value beneath is the value currently selected. Mired: a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters.
Using the viewing function

Playing back images

The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2 Select an image with b/B on the controller.
To return to the shooting mode Press the button again. To switch the recording data display Press the DISP button. Each time you press the DISP button, the screen changes as follows. Using the viewing function
Displays previous or next images, up to five images.

With recording data

Histogram display

Without recording data

Note The DISP button switches the recording data display on and off in other playback modes, such as on an enlarged screen.
To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position

Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode
You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode.

MENU button t time

1 t [Power save] t Select the desired
Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV.

Setting the date

MENU button t and time 1 t [Date/Time setup] t Set up the date

Selecting the language

MENU button t 1t[ Language] t Select the language

Setting the LCD monitor

Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor
MENU button t setting 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired
On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer.
Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review)
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time.
1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired
Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you shot the image in a vertical position (page 93).
Setting the displayed time of the LCD monitor during shooting
During shooting, the recording information display appears on the LCD monitor. You can change the displayed time of the display.
1 t [Info.disp.time] t Select the desired
Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder
In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down. If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder, select [Off].
1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off]
Note Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting) (page 37).

Resetting to the default

Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default setting
You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M.
2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK]
Reset to 0.0 Multi segment AF-A Single-shot adv. AWB (Auto white balance) 5500K, Color filter 0 5500K AUTO L:10M 3:2 Fine Standard Standard Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not) ADI flash 0.0 AF Auto On On
The items to be reset are as follows.
Exposure compensation (78) Metering mode (80) Autofocus mode (69) Drive mode (89) White balance (83) ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) Custom white balance (85) ISO (82) Image size (106) Aspect ratio (106) Quality (106) D-RangeOptimizer (87) Creative Style (87) Flash mode (74) Flash control (79) Flash compens. (79) Priority setup (111) AF illuminator (73) Long exp.NR (110) High ISO NR (110)

Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
Note You cannot print RAW data files.
Stage 1: Setting the camera
Note It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
2 t [USB connection] t [PTP]
2 Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images

have been recorded on.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
1 Connect the camera to the printer.
2 Turn on your camera and the printer.
The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears.

Stage 3: Printing

1 Select the image to print with b/B on the controller, then press
the center of the controller.
To cancel, press the center again.
2 Repeat step 1 if you want to print other images. 3 Press the MENU button and set up each item.
For details on setting items, see PictBridge menu.
4 Select [Print] t [OK] in the menu, then press the center of the
The image is printed. After the screen indicating that the print is completed appears, press the center of the controller.
To cancel the print During printing, pressing the center of the controller cancels the print. Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera. When you want to print again, follow the procedure (Stages 1 to 3) above.

PictBridge menu

Page 1
Print Prints the selected images. For details, see Stage 3: Printing. Set print qty You can specify the number of prints, up to 20. The same number of prints is specified on all the selected images. Paper size Auto
913cm/3.5"5" Hagaki 1015cm 4"6" A6/4.1"5.8" 1318cm/5"7" Letter A4/8.3"11.7" A3/11.7"16.5"
Printer setup 89127 mm 100147 mm 1015 cm 101.6152.4 mm 105148.5 mm 127178 mm 216279.4 mm 210297 mm 297420 mm

Layout Auto

1-up/Borderless 1-up 2-up 3-up 4-up 8-up Index
Printer setup Borderless, 1 image/sheet 1 image/sheet 2 images/sheet 3 images/sheet 4 images/sheet 8 images/sheet Prints all the selected images as an index print. Printing layout follows the printer setup.
Date imprint Day and time

Date Off

Attaches the date and time. Attaches the date. Does not attach the date.
Page 2 Unmark all After the message appears, select [OK], then press the center of the controller. The DPOF mark on each image is cleared. When you cancel your specification without printing images, select this item. Print all Prints all the images in a memory card. After the message appears, select [OK], then press the center of the controller.

[LCD monitor]

LCD panel 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots (960 240) dots

[Power, general]

Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Maximum charge current 2.0 A Maximum charge voltage DC 8.4 V Capacity 11.8 Wh (mAh) Maximum dimensions Approx. 38.2 20.5 55.6 mm (1 9/16 13/1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz)
Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed. Trademarks is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro, MagicGate, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan
Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 143 to 151. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Unable to mark.

You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen.

No printable image

You attempted to print images from a folder that has no images when [Folder print] was selected.
Camera error System error
Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Printer error

Check the printer. Check if the image you want to print is corrupted.

Printer busy

Check the printer.

Precautions

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. 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.
or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On carrying

Be sure to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera. When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust from the cap before placing it on the camera.
On the internal rechargeable battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about 8 month it becomes completely

On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 and 40C (32 and 104F) (When using a Microdrive: 5 and 40C (41 and 104F)). Shooting in extremely cold
discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
Notes on recording/playback
Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera. Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 154).
Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. The battery pack, the accessory shoe cap, etc., may be swallowed. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

Numerics

40-segment honeycomb pattern metering..80 CF card.. 21 Charging battery pack. 14 Cleaning mode.. 32 Color filter.. 84 Color temperature.. 84 Compression ratio.. 106 Continuous AF.. 69 Continuous bracket.. 90 Continuous shooting. 89 Contrast.. 87 Correct exposure. 60, 62 Creative Style.. 87 Ctrl dial setup. 58, 112 Custom white balance. 85