accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
Notes on the monitor and electronic viewfinder
The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, and over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder.
These are imperfections due to the manufacturing process and do not GB affect the recorded images in any
way.
When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, motion sickness,
or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder.
If the monitor or electronic viewfinder is damaged, stop using the camera immediately. The damaged parts may
harm your hands, face, etc.
Notes on continuous shooting
During continuous shooting, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen. If
you keep watching the screen in this situation, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feeling of
unwellness. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor as
necessary.
Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies
The camera body and battery may become warm with use this is normal.
If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the
camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or
blistering. Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.
– When using the camera in a high-temperature environment
– When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
– When using the camera with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High]
Notes on using a tripod
Use a tripod with a screwless than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and
damage to the camera may occur.
Sony lenses/accessories
Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or
malfunction.
Warning on copyrights
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such
materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Notes on location information
If you upload and share an image tagged with a location, you may accidentally reveal the information to a third party.
To prevent third parties from obtaining your location information, set Location Info. Link Set.] to [Off] before
shooting images.
Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others
Before discarding or transferring this product to others, be sure to perform the following operation to protect private
information.
Select [Setting Reset] [Initialize].
Notes on discarding or transferring a memory card to others
Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card.
Before transferring a memory card to others, we recommend that you delete the data completely using data deletion
software. When discarding a memory card, we recommend that you physically destroy it.
Note on network functions
When you use network functions, unintended third parties on the network may access the camera, depending on the
usage environment. For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which
another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or
damage caused by connecting to such network environments.