Sony a 3000 Series Instruction Manual

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GB48On moisture condensationIf the camera is brought directlyfrom a cold to a warm location,moisture may condense inside oroutside the camera. This moisturecondensation may cause amalfunction of the camera.How to prevent moisturecondensationWhen bringing the camera from acold place to a warm place, seal thecamera in a plastic bag and allow itto adapt to conditions at the newlocation over about an hour.If moisture condensation occursTurn off the camera and wait aboutan hour for the moisture toevaporate. Note that if you attemptto shoot with moisture remaininginside the lens, you will be unable torecord clear images.On the internalrechargeable batteryThis camera has an internalrechargeable battery for maintainingthe date and time and other settingsregardless of whether the power ison or off, or the battery is installedor not. This rechargeable battery iscontinually charged as long as youare using the camera. However, ifyou use the camera for only shortperiods, it gradually discharges. Ifyou do not use the camera at all forabout three months it becomescompletely discharged. In this case,be sure to charge this rechargeablebattery before using the camera.However, even if this rechargeablebattery is not charged, you can stilluse the camera as long as you do notrecord the date and time. If thecamera resets to the default settingseach time you charge the batterypack, the internal rechargeablebattery may be dead. Consult yourSony dealer or local authorized Sonyservice facility.Charging method of the internalrechargeable batteryInsert a charged battery pack into thecamera, or turn off the camera andcharge the battery pack (supplied)for 24 hours or more (page 11).On memory cardsDo not attach a label, etc. on amemory card or a card adaptor. Thismay cause a malfunction.Notes on disposal ortransfer of the cameraFor the protection of personalinformation, perform the followingoperations when you dispose of ortransfer the camera.• [Initialize] t [Factory Reset]