Sony HVL-F20AM User manual

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6,!.Shooting aportrait outdoors
The light reaches further from the camera.
Ceiling etc. less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) high (preferably near-white)
With abuilt-in camera flash
If the shot looks dark, try to get closer to the subject or increase
the ISO sensitivity.
Without aflash
With the External Flash HVL-F20AM
(bounce flash illumination)
~ Shooting aportrait indoors lbounceflash illumination)
The photo will have natural soft shadows.
Use the flash in different situations!
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Turn the flash on and set the mode dial of
the
camera to AUTO.
Flash power-on
When the CHG lamp on the flash lights up.
press the shutter button to take aphoto.
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Let's take aphoto
with
the flash!
Insert two AAA batteries into the flash.
Attach the flash to the camera before
turning the
camera on.
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SONY:
Flash
Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones
Bedienungsanleitung
HVL-F20AM
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Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
Do
not operate appliance with adamaged cord or if the appliance
has been dropped
or damaged- until it has been examined by a
qualified serviceman.
Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop cord
loosely around appliance when storing.
To reduce the risk
of electric shock, do not immerse this
appliance in water
or other liquids.
To reduce the risk
of electric shock, do not disassemble this
appliance,
but take it to aqualified serviceman when service or
repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the appliance
is used subsequently.
The use
of an accessory attachment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause arisk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
Batteries may become hot
or explode due to improper use.
Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
Do
not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
Do
not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
Do
not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries),
short
or disassemble.
Do
not mix, batteries of different types, b;ands or ages.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires.
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inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed informati
on
aboulrecyclingofthisproduct,pleasecontactyourlocalCivicOflice,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU
Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Kona nMinato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any
service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guaranteedocul11ents. .
For the customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
Before Use
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with you rcamera.
Thisunitisnotdust-proof,splash-prooforwaterproof.
00 not place this unit in the following locations
Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not pia ce it in any of
the following locations. Doing so may lead to amalfunction.
•Placing this unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such a
sondashboardsor
near aheater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction
•Locations with excessive vibration
•Locations with strong electromagnetism
•Locationswithexcessivesand
In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where d ustcloudsoccur,
protect this unit from sand and dust. This may lead toa malfunction.
Features
•Simple, compact external flash with 24 mm slim design.
•ON/OFF switch integrated in the mounting foot. Folding this unit turns
it offand
makes it safe to carry while mounted on your camera.
•Unique bounce flash feature lets you change the light direction at
theflipofa
switch
•Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced Distance Integration)
flash metering, which
is notafIected by the reflection rate of the background or
subject.
•Corrects the white balance automatically using the color temperature information
(with all Sony digital single lens reflex cameras except the DSLR-A 100)
•Power save feature puts this unit to sleep when the camera is turnedoff.
•Red-eye reduction flash capability (with
all Sony digital singlelcnsreflexcameras
except the
DSLR-AIOO, DSLR-A200, DSLR-A300, DSLR-A350, DSLR-A700 and
cameras that have no built-in flash)
•TELE switch with [Tele position] at which the flash can reach further. You can
shoot asubjectaboul 5 111 ahead wilhsuflicientlighting(ISOIOO· I11,F 4).
•Wireless control feature lets you control an off-camera flash via this unit mounted
on acamera that has no built-in flash.
(Lightingcontrolratiosettin gisnot
available.)
m Identifying the Parts
1 Flashtube
2 BOUNCE switch (default: BOUNCE)
3 Mounting-footreleasebutton
4 Mounting foot
5 TELE switch (default: Standard position)
6 Battery compartment cover
7 CHGlamp
8 POWER lamp
9 Shoe POWER switch
The status of the CHG lamp and POWER lamp changes as follows according to the
condition of this ullit:
Inserting batteries (see illustration ml
Inslallballeriesinthisunitandthenattachthisunittoyourcamera
Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughI yandretainitfor
fUlurereference.
Toreducefireorshockhazard,donotexposetheunittorainormoisture.
Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries,
and follow local regulations for battery disposal
Keep batteries
or things that could be swallowed away from young children.
Contact adoctor immediately ifan object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use
if.
•the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which theinteri or is exposed.
•the product emits astrange smell, heat, or smoke.
During charging
When charging
is completed
When camera setting is Ci)[Flashofil
Preparation
CHGlamp
POWER lamp
Green light
Green light
Green light
Red light
Red blinking light
Green light
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read and understand all instructions before using.
Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
Usc either of the following battery pairs;
•Two AAA alkaline batteries
•Two AAA nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries'
•Always charge Ni-MH batteries fully with aspecified battery charger before
use.
Batteries are nol included
1Press
the battery compartment cover in the direction illustrated to
open it.
2 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment as marked
inside.
Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
3Close
the cover.
Do the reverse procedure to open the cover.

Notes
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the battery
:ompartmentcover.Carelesshandlingmaycauseinjury
Checking batteries
The POWER lamp of this unit lights up red when the batteries are low.
•
When the POWER lamp lights up red, Sony recommends that you replace the
batteries.
If the CHG lamp lights up amber, the flash can still fire even when the
POWER lamp is red. However, charging takes longer than usual
•
If neither the CHG lamp nor the POWER lamp lights up when the shoe POWER
switch is set to [ONJ, check if the batteries are installed currectly. If the balleries are
installed correctly
but the lamps still do not light up, replace the batt eries.
•
If the POWER lamp goes off soon after it lights up, replace the batteries.
Attaching this unit to your camera and turning it on (see
illustration [ill
1Make sure that the shoe POWER switch of this unit is set to [OFFI.
Ifit is not, set it to [OFF]
{See step 5for how to turn this unit on and off.)
2Make sure the built-in flash of your camera is in the down position.
If your camera has abuilt-in flash and the flash is in the up position, return it to
the down position
3Slide the mounting foot of this unit into the accessory shoe of your
camera in the direction of the arrow until it locks.
When this unit is properly attached to the shoe, it automalicallylock s.
To remove this unit, press the mounting-foot release button and slide the
mounting foot in the opposite direction to the attaching procedure .(see
illustration[!J-3-@)
4Turn your camera on.
STurn this unit on.
When you flip this unit up until it clicks, it turns on and the POWER lamp lights
up
Toturnthisunitoff,flipitdown.(seeillustration[!J-S-@)
Power save
Ifyou do not operate your camera or this unit for more than 1 minute after your
camera has entered the power save state, this unit automatically turns offto save
power,
and the POWER lamp and CHG lamp turn off.
This unit also enters the
power save state when you set the POWER switch of
your camera to [OFF] {with all Suny digital single lens reflex cameras except the
DSLR-AlOO).
To exit the power saving state,
turn this unit back on or operate yo urcamera.
Shooting
1Make sure that your camera and this unit are turned on.
2 Set your camera to the desired shooting mode.
Refer to the operating instructions of your camera for shooling mod es
When you set your camera to shutter speed priority (S) mode or manu alexposure
(M) mode, you cannot select a shutter speed faster than the flash syn cspeed*
*Flash sync speed is the maximum shutter speed that you can use wit haflash.
3After charging of this unit is completed, press the shutter button
to shoot a subject.
When charging is completed, the CHG lamp of this unit turns amber.
When the proper exposure can again be obtained after shooting, the CHG lamp
blinks amber.
Notes
o Ifyoushootbeforechargingiscompleted,youmaynotbeabletogetenough
lighting (underexposure).
o When using the flash in self-timer shooting. make sure thatcharg ing is completed
before pressing the shutter button.
o
When your camera is in auto flash mode, the flash may not fire dependi ngonthe
lighting conditions
Overheat protection
Overheat protection is afunction for protecting this unit from overheating. If this unit
gets warm when used in continuous flash mode or in a hot environment, flash firing is
automatically disabled.
o
When overheating is detected, the POWER lamp blinks in red at one-second
intervals.
oFlash firing cannot be re-enabled until this unit cools down.
o
When this unit is in an overheated state, leave it without any operation for 10
minutes to cool down
mBOUNCE Switch
If you fire aflash directly at asubject just in front ofa wall, harsh s hadowsappearon
the wall {see illustration I!]-(j)
When shooting in a room with alow ceiling, you can soften these shadows by setting
the BOUNCE switch to [BOUNCE] so
that the flashtube of this unit tilts upward and
emits light at the ceiling. Light reflects offthe ceiling and illuminate sthesubjectto
produceasoft-litimage{seeillustrationl!]-@).
In outdoor shooting, setting the BOUNCE switch to [DIRECT] lets you illuminate a
subject at adistance
that abuilt-in flash cannot reach
oBOUNCE: the flashtube
is set at 75 degrees upward (bounce flash)
oDIRECT: the flashtube is set at 0degrees {direct tlash)-
Slide the BOUNCE switch to the desired position (see illustration Ii]
-1).
Notes
oMake sure you slide the BOUNCE switch until the A mark is aligned with the
desired posilion mark.
oThe ceiling
or wall that reflects the flash light should be white or very pale. Ifitis
colored, the color may affect the image. The reflecting surface shou ld not be ahigh
ceiling
or glass.
o When [BOUNCE] is set. the flash range is reduced. If an image is under exposed
(the shot looks dark), get closer to the subject, increase the ISO sensitivity
or open
the aperture more.
II TELE Switch
In outdoor shooting, ifasubject is too far from the camera to be rea chedbytheflash
from this unit (the subject is out of flash range), set the TELE switch of this unit to
[Tcleposition]{seeillustration~).Theflashfromthisunitcannowreach afurther
range.
Notes
oSet the TELE switch to [Standard position] for regular shooting.
o
When setting the TELE switch, turn it firmly until the B mark is aligned with the
desired position.
o
If the lens angle is wider than the selected flash angle, the outer ar eas of the image
may become dark. See "Zoom tlash range" for the flash range of each position.
oThe
THE switch is enabled only when the BOUNCE switch is set to IDIRECT].
o
If this unit is attached to acamera with abuilt-in flash that operate sasanAF
illuminator, AF accuracy may be greatly reduced in night view shoo ling
Wireless Control
1 Connect this unit to your camera, and set the power switches of
your camera, off-camera flash and this unit to [ONI.
2
Set the mode of your camera and off-cameraflash as follows.
Camera:
Set the mode to [Wireless].
Refer to the
operaling instruelions of your camera for details.
Off-camera flash:
Set the off-camera flash to [Wireless remote mode] and the wireless channel to
[CHI]. Refer to the operating instructions of your off-camera flas hfordetails.
3 Set your camera and off-camera flash.
Refer to the operating instructions of your off-camera flash forho wto set it.
4Make sure the off-camera flash and this unit are fully charged.
5Fire a test flash to check the off-camera flash.
oThe flash test differs depending on the camera. Refer to theoperat inginstructions
of your camera.
o
If your off-camera flash does not fire, change the position ofyourca mera,off-
camera flash and the subject and try atest flash again
6Make sure that this unit and your off-camera flash are charged,
and press the shutter button fully down to shoot.
Notes
oThis unit cannot be used as an off-camera flash.
oLighting ratio
control selling (RATIO) is not available.
Auto WB Adjustment with Color
Temperature Info
White balance is automatically adjusted based on colortemperatu re information sent
by this
unit when the tlash is fired {with all Sony digital single len sreflexcameras
except the DSLR-AlOO).
oThis function works in TTL flash
mode using the clip-on connection to your
Maintenance
Remove this unit from your camera and wipe it with a dry soft cloth. Lightly blow
any
sand offthis unit. Scrubbing it before blowing sand offmay scratch the surface of
this unit. To remove stains, wipe them offwith acloth lightly dampened with amild
detergent,
and then wipe the unit clean with a dry soft cloth. Never use strong solvents
such as
thinner or benzine, otherwise the surface finish will be dam aged
Compatibility
For information on digital single lens retlex cameras compatible with this unit, visit
our website:
http://www.sony.net/
Notes on Use
During shooting
o Do not fire the flash directly in front of some one's eyes. Itproducess tronglight
oDo not fire the flash 20 or more times in succession. Doing so can cau seoverheating
and deterioration of this unit and its batteries.
If you fire the flash acertain number of limes in succession, leave i tto cool down
naturally for at least 10 minutes.
o Do not carry your camera by holding this unit when it is attached. Always hold the
camera itself.
o When changing the shoe POWER switch to the [OFF] position, be careful not to
catch
your finger in the hinge. It may cause injury.
Batteries
oThe displayed battery level maybe lower than the actual batterycapa city depending
on the temperature and storage conditions. The displayed level usually becomes
accurate after you use this
unit afew times.
oThe output of Nickel-metal hydride batteries drops suddenly when the batteries
become low. You may
not be able to use this unit soon after the POWER lamp turns
red.
oThe frequency and number of flashes ofthis unit may he different from those shown
in the specification table even when new batteries are installed, d ependingontheir
date of production.
o Turn the power off and wait several minutes before removing the batteries. Be
careful when touching the batteries because they maybe hot, dep ending on the
battery type
and conditions of use.
oRemove and store the batteries if you do not intend to use this unit foralongtime.
Temperature
oThe operating temperature range of this unit is between O°Cand40° C.
o Do not expose this unit to extremely high temperatures {e.g. in di rectsunlight
inside avehicle) or high humidity.
o A drastic
temperature change may cause condensation inside this un it. When
bringingthisunitfromacoldplacesuchasaskislopetoawarmplace, first put it in
aplastic bag, remove the'air from the bag
and seal it. After bringing it to the warm
place, leave it for awhile until it reaches room temperature and then remove it from
the bag.
oBattery
output decreases as temperature decreases. When using in acold
environment, use new batteries or prepare spare batteries kept warm and use them
interchangeably with another set. The POWER lamp may temporarily turn red in
acold
environment even though the batteries still have remainingc apacity.Tfthe
battery output becomes low due to low temperature, leave the batte riesindoors
until they reach room temperature. The battery output will return to normal.
oThis
unit is not waterproof. When using this unit on abeach, be sure to keep it away
from water
or sand. Any water, sand, dust, or salt remaining in this unit may cause
amalfunction.
Fran~ais
I.e HVI.-F20AM est un flash con~u exclusivement pour les appareils photo
numeriquesreflexilobjectifsinterchangeablesSony(appelesci-dessous«l'appareil
photo»).
Avant de faire fonctionnerceproduit, lisezattentivementce mod ed'emploiet
conservez-le pour toute reference ulterieure
IAVERTISSEMENT I
Ne pas demonter Ie flash. Risqued'electrocution lieala presence de circuits haute
tension.
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
IMPORTANTES
Lors de l'utilisation de votre materiel photographique, il convient
d'observer des precautions de securite de base, asavoir, entre
autres :
Prendre connaissance de toutes les instructions arespecter avant
toute utilisation.
Lorsqu'un appareil est utilise par un enfant ou aproximite d'un
enfant, une surveillance attentionnee est obligatoire.
Ne pas laisser I'appareil sans surveillance
pendant l'utilisation.
11 convient d'etre prudent car les parties chaudes peuvent
entrainer des brulures,
Ne pas utiliser l'appareillorsque
Ie cordon est endommage ou si
l'appareil est tombe
ou aete endommage, tant qu'il n'a pas ete
examine
par un technicien qualifie.
Laisser I'appareil refroidir completement avant de
Ie ranger.
Enrouler
Ie cordon autour de l'appareil sans Ie serrer lors du
rangement.
Pour reduire les risques d'electrocution, ne pas immerger cet
appareil dans l'eau
ou d'autres liquides,
Pour reduire les risques d'electrocution, ne pas demonter cet
appareil et confier I'entretien
ou les reparations eventuelles aun
technicien qualifie,
Un montage incorrect peut entrainer une
electrocution lors de l'utilisation suivante de l'apparei!.
L'utilisation
d'un dispositifde fixation pour accessoires non
recommande par Ie fabricant peut constituer un risque
d'incendie, d'electrocution
ou de blessure des personnes.
Les piles peuvent chauffer ou exploser suite aune utilisation
incorrecte,
Utiliser uniquement les piles indiquees dans
ce mode d'emploi.
Ne pas mettre les piles en place avec une polarite inversee
(+/-).
Ne pas soumettre les piles au feu ou 11 de fortes temperatures.
Ne pas essayer de les recharger (sauf
pour les piles rechargeables),
ne pas les mettre en court-circuit, ne pas les demonter.
Ne pas melanger differents types et differentes marques de piles,
ni des piles anciennes et nouvelles.
CONSERVER CES
CONSIGNES
ATTENTION
Lors de I'emission de I'eclair, Ie tube aeclairs peutetretreschaud. Nepaslatoucher.
Pour les clients en Europe
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Traitementdes appareils electriques etelectroniquesen fin de
vie (Applicable dans les pays de l'Union Europeenne et aux autres
pays europeens disposant de systemes de collecte selective)
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Avis aux consommateurs des pays appliquant les Directives
UE
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
10S-007S)apon.Lereprcsentantagrccpourlacompatihilitccleetromagnctiqueet
la securite du produit est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne.
Pour toute question relativealagaranti eouauxreparations,
reportez-vousa l'adresseque voustrouverezdanslesdocumenlsci-joints, relatifs ala
garantieetauxreparations.
Informations preliminaires
l'our tous les details, reportez-vous au mode d'emploi de votre app areilphoto.
Cet appareil n'est pas etanche ala poussiere, aux eclaboussures d'eau ou a
I'eau.
Ne rangez cet appareil aux endroits suivants
Cetappareilnedoitetreniutilisenirangeauxendroitssuivants.JI risqueraitsinon de
tomberenpanne.

[!!glish
a is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Number of flashes refers to how many times this unit can flash with new batteries
until they
run down.
Values
of functions given in these operating instructions are based on trials
performed
by Sony.
Design
and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Pre-flash light metering, TTL direct flash control
Approx. 62 x94.6 x24
mm (w/h/d) (2 1/2 x 3 314 x31/32 in.)
Approx. 98 g(3.5 oz)
(without batteries)
AAA alkaline batteries
AAA
Ni-MH batteries
Flash
(I), Case (I), Set of printed documentation
Approx.0.1-4
Approx. 150 or more
Ni-MH batteries (930 mAH)
Alkaline batteries.
Approx.0.1-5
Approx. 90
or more
Flash interval (sec)
Number of flashes
(times)
Flash control
Dimensions
Mass
Recommended
batteries
Included items
Flash
interval/Number of flashes
Aperture (F) 150100 150200 150400 150800
2.8 1-5 1-7 1-10 1-14
41-3.5 1-5 1-7 1-10
5.6 1-2.5 1-3.5 1-5 1-7
81-1.5 1-2.5 1-3.5 1-5
,
When the BOUNCE switch is set to [DIRECT] (unit:m)
Tele position
Specifications
Zoom flash range
Standard position
APS-C format: equivalent to the 18 mm focal length range
35
mm-format: equivalent to the 27 mm focal length range
Tele position
APS-C format: equivalent to the 35 mm focal length range
35
mm-format: equivalent to the 50 mm focal length range
Flash length range
Guide number
Standard position: 14
Tele position: 20
'ISOIOO
Standard position
Aperture (F) 150100 150200 150400 150800
2.8 1-7 1-10 1-14 1-20
41-5 1-7 1-10 1-14
5.6 1-3.5 1-5 1-7 1-10
81-2.5 1-3.5 1-5 1-7
,
When the BOUNCE switch is set to [DIRECT] (unit:m)
Fr.n~.is
Intervalles des eclairs/Nombre d'eclairs
Specifications
Portee du flash zoom
Position standard
Format APS-C :equivalent 11 une longueur focale de 18 mm
Format 35 mm :equivalent 11 une longueur focale de 27 mm
Position teh~objectif
Format APS-C :equivalent 11 une longueur foeale de 35 mm
Format 35 mm :equivalent 11 une longueur focale de 50 mm
Intervalle des
eclairs (sec)
Nombre d'eclairs
(fois)
Piles alcalines
Environ 0,1-5
Environ 90
ou plus
Piles
Ni-MH (930 mAH)
Environ 0,1-4
Environ
150 ou plus
Plage de focale du flash
Nombre guide
Position standard: 14
Position teleobjectif: 20
'150100
Position standard
Ouverture (F)
2,8
4
5,6
8
150100
1-5
1-3,5
1-2,5
1-1,5
150200
1-7
1-5
1-3,5
1-2,5
150400
1-10
1-7
1-5
1-3,5
150800
1-14
1-10
1-7
1-5
•
Le nombre d'eclairs designe Ie nombre de fois que cet appareil peut s'eclairer avec
des piles neuves jusqu'1I ce qu'elles soient epuisees.
Commande du flash Mesure de la lumiere par Ie pre-flash, commande de flash
directe TTL
Dimensions Environ 62 x94,6 x24 mm (lIh/p)
(2 1/2 x33/4 x 31132 po.)
Poids Environ 98 g(3,5 oz) (sans piles)
Piles recommandees Piles alcalines AAA, piles Ni-MH AAA
Articles inclus Flash (I), Etui (I), Jeu de documents imprimes
Les valeurs mentionnees dans ce mode d'emploi pour les ditferentes fonctions se
basent
sur des essais etfectues par Sony.
La conception et les specifications peuvent etre modifiees sans preavis.
,Lorsque
Ie commutateur BOUNCE est regie sur [DIRECT]. (unite: m)
Position teleobjectif
Ouverture (F)
150100 150200 150400 150800
2,8 1-7 1-10 1-14 1-20
41-5 1-7 1-10 1-14
5,6 1-3,5 1-5 1-7 1-10
81-2,5 1-3,5 1-5 1-7
aest une marque commerciale de Sony Corporation.
,Lorsque Ie commutateur BOUNCE est regie sur [DIRECT]. (unite: m)

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Nar du bar med dig kameran ien vaska etc. ska denna enhet inte vara monterad pa
kameran.
Det kan skada kameran eller denna enhet.
Italiano
Si raccomanda di non trasportare la fotocamera in una borsa, 0in altro modo, con
il flash installato.
Cosi facendo, infatti, Iisi potrebbe danneggiare.
English
Do not carry the camera in abag etc. with this unit attached.
Doing so may damage the camera or this unit.
Fran~ais
Ne transportez pas l'appareil photo dans un sac, etc. lorsque Ie flash est raccorde.
L'appareil
photo ou Ie flash pourraient etre endommages.
Espanol
No lIeve la camara en una bolsa, etc., con esta unidad fijada.
Si 10 hiciese, podria danar la camara 0esta unidad.
Deutsch
Tragen Sie die Kamera nicht in einer Tasche o.a., wahrend dieses Gerat daran
befestigt ist.
Andernfalls
kann die Kamera oder dieses Gerat beschadigt werden.
Nederlands
Draag de camera niet in een tas etc. als dit apparaat is bevestigd.
Ais udit doet,
kunt ude camera of het apparaat beschadigen.
Portugues
Nilo transporte a maquina numa mala, etc. com esta unidade fixa.
Se 0fizer, pode danificar a maquina ou esta unidade.
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SONY:
Consumer 1 Year Warranty
Sony of Canada Ltd. ("Sony") hereby warrants, subject to the terms and condi-
tions herein set forth, this product against defects in material and workman-
ship during the specified warranty period. In the event of a defect of material or
workmanship during the specified warranty period, Sony will repair the same,
effecting all necessary parts replacements with either new or refurbished parts,
without charge for either parts or labour.
The warranty period is as follows:
Labour and Parts: ONE year from the date of original purchase at retail.
Conditions:
Unauthorized Modification, Repair, Abuse, Etc.:
This limited warranty is void if: (i) the unit has been previously altered, modi-
fied, installed or mounted for commercial use, or repaired or serviced by any-
one other than the service facilities authorized by Sony to render such ser-
vices, (ii) the serial number on the unit has been altered or removed, or (iii) the
unit has been subject to accident, misuse, abuse or operated contrary to the
instructions contained in the Owner's Manual. The opinion of Sony with re-
spect to this matter shall be final.
Commercial Use or Rental:
This product is not intended for commercial use or rental. Should this unit be
used at any time for commercial purposes or as a rental unit, the limited war-
ranty period for parts and labour shall be 90 days from the date of original
purchase at retail. The opinion of Sony with respect to this matter shall be final.
Exclusions:
This limited warranty does not extend to broken or damaged cabinets, acces-
sories, batteries, exposed antennas and styluses, or to parts wearing out due
to normal wear and tear. This limited warranty does not cover regular product
maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication or check-ups.
This limited warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the
product. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage
and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the
product. Any such software is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for
in any enclosed software limited warranty. Please refer to the End User License
Agreements included with the product for your rights and obligations with re-
spect to the software.
This limited warranty is valid only in Canada.
Delivery:
The unit must be delivered in person to one of the nearest Sony service facili-
ties in Canada, or shipped, freight prepaid, in either its original package or
similar package affording an equal degree of protection and with instructions
indicating a location within Canada to which the unit may be returned. If shipped
to the service facility, the repaired unit will be returned to customer freight
prepaid. All accessories that are enclosed with the unit must be listed individu-
ally on the packing slip for the shipping documentation. Defective accessories
should be shipped to Sony as a separate repair item. Sony shall have no liabil-
ity whatsoever for loss or damage in transit of items shipped to service facili-
ties. Any parts replaced under this limited warranty will become the property of
Sony. It is your responsibility to back up any data, software or other materi-
als you may have stored or preserved on your unit. It is likely that such data,
software, or other materials will be lost Dr reformatted during service and
Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss.
Proof of Purchase:
This limited warranty applies to the product from the original date of purchase
at retail. The owner must furnish proof of original purchase at retail.
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Subject Products:
This limited warranty is applicable to the following Sony
Products, and may also be applicable to other Sony products if enclosed in the
product's original packaging:
AudioNideo Accessories
Car AudioNideo Products
Camcorders and related accessories
Cyber-shot® Digital still Camera and related accessories
Clock Radio/with CD Players
Digital Media Players/ Digital Music Players
Digital Photo Printers/Scanners
Digital Voice Recorder
IC Chip Recorders
Home Audio Systems
Home Theatre System
Home Video Player and Recorders
Mobile Navigation Products
Microcassette recorder
Net MD/H-MMD Walkman
Network Walkman
Portable CD Players/ with Radio
Portable DVD Players
Portable Headset Stereo Radios
Portable MiniDisc Recorder/Players
Portable Radio CD Players /with Cassette
Portable Radio
Radio Cassette Combinations
Video Cassette Recorders and related accessories
Video Walkman
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER ARIS-
ING BY LAW, BY STATUTE, BY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE ARE DISCLAIMED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SONY BE LI-
ABLE FOR AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE UNIT OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH SAID UNIT AND SONY NEITHER
ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABLILITY OTHER THAN SUCH AS IS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS.
Product Registration:
Thank you for choosing a Sony product. At Sony, we strive to create products
of the highest quality to enhance your experience and enjoyment. To provide
the best support for your product, we request that you complete a product
registration form at www.SonyStyle.ca/registration within 90 days of purchase.
For service assistance, product information, or product registration please call:
1-877 -899-7669. For information about a Sony Care Extended Warranty, please
call 1-800-773-9667
For online product support and updates at any time, please visit:
www.sony.calsonycaiview/english/supporLelectronics.shtml,
or call the Sony Customer Information Centre at 1-877-899-7669.
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SONY:
Garantie d'un an protegeant les
consommateurs
Sony du Canada Itee (Sony), sous reserve des modalites et conditions indiquees
aux presentes, garantit Ie present produit contre tout d8faut de fabrication ou
toute d8faillance des materiaux entrant dans sa fabrication pour la periode de
garantie specifiee. Si un d8faut de fabrication ou une d8faillance des materiaux
survient pendant la periode de garantie specifiee, Sony veillera a reparer Ie
produit en y effectuant tous les rem placements de pieces necessaires par des
pieces neuves ou remises a neuf et ce, sans frais Quant aux pieces ou a la
main-d'ceuvre.
La periode de garantie estla suivante :
Main-d'ceuvre et pieces: UN an a compter de la date d'achat originelle au detail.
Conditions:
Modifications, reparations, abus non autorises, etc. :
La presente garantie limitee est nulle si : (i) I'unite a ete alteree, modifiee ou
installee aux fins d'usage commercial, ou reparee ou entretenue par une
personne autre qu'un centre de reparation auto rise par Sony afin d'effectuer de
tels services. (ii) Ie numero de serie de I'unite a ete altere ou retire, ou (iii)
I'unite a subi un accident, un mauvais usage, un abus ou a ete utilisee pour un
usage contraire aux directives du mode d'emploi. L'opinion de Sonya cet effet
est sans appel.
Usage commercial ou location:
Ce produit n'est pas con~u pour usage commercial ou location. Advenant que
cette unite soit utilisee a des fins commerciales ou comme unite en location, la
periode de garantie Iimitee pour les pieces et la main-d'ceuvre est reduite a 90
jours apres la date d'achat originelle. L'opinion de Sonya cet effet est sans
appel.
Exclusions:
La presente garantie limitee exclut les armoires, accessoires ou piles brises ou
endommages; les antennes et stylets exposes, ou la d8faillance de pieces
decoulant de leur usure normale. La presente garantie Iimitee exclut I'entretien
regulier des produits, tels que Ie nettoyage, la lubrification ou les verifications.
La presente garantie limitee ne couvre que I'equipement fourni avec Ie produit.
Elle ne couvre aucune assistance technique Quant a I'usage d'equipement ou
de logiciel et ne couvre aucun logiciel, fourni ou non avec Ie produit. De tels
logiciel sont fournis« TELS QUELS )', sauf aux termes d'une garantie limite de
logiciel comprise dans I'emballage. Veuillez consulter les ententes d'usager
comprises avec Ie produit pour connaitre vos droits et obligations relativement
aux logiciels.
La presente garantie n'est valide qu'au Canada.
livraison :
L'unite doit etre livree en personne a I'un des centres de reparation Sony du
Canada, ou expediee, dans son emballage d'origine ou un emballage equivalent
accordant un niveau de protection equivalent, ainsi que des directives indiquant
I'emplacement au Canada ou I'unite peut etre retournee. Si I'unite est expediee
a un centre de reparation, I'unite reparee sera retournee au client port paye.
Tous les accessoires compris avec I'unite doivent etre enumeres individuellement
sur Ie bordereau d'expedition aux fins de documentation d'expedition. Les
accessoires d8fectueux doivent etre expedies a Sonya titre d'article distinct a
reparer. Sony n'est pas responsable des pertes ou dommages des articles en
transit expedies aux centres de reparation. Toute piece remplacee aux termes
de la presente garantie limitee devient la propriete de Sony. Vous etes
responsable de faire une copie de sauvegarde de toutes donnees, logiciels
ou autres que vous auriez pu stocker ou conserver sur votre unite. II est fort
probable que des donnees, logiciels ou autres seront perdus ou reformates
pendant la reparation, et Sony n'est pas responsable de tels dommages ou
pertes.
Preuve d'achat :
La presente garantie limitee s'applique au produit a compter de la date d'achat
originelle au detail. Par consequent, Ie proprietaire doit presenter une preuve
d'achat originelle au detail.
Produit vises par la presente garantie :
La presente garantie limitee s'applique aux produits Sony suivants, et peut
aussi s'appliquer a d'autres produits s'ils font partie de I'emballage d'origine
du produit :
Accessoires audio I video
Produits audio I video pour I'automobile
cameras video et accessoires connexes
Cameras photos numeriques de type Cyber-shot® et accessoires conn exes
Radios-reveil munis d'un lecteur CD
Lecteurs numeriques de medias/Lecteurs numeriques de musique
Imprimantes I scanners de photos numerisees
Enregistreurs numeriques de la parole
Enregistreurs numeriques a circuits integres
Systemes audio pour la maison
Systemes de cinema-maison
Lecteurs et enregistreurs video pour la maison
Produits de navigation mobile
Magnetophones a microcassettes
Baladeurs Net MD/H-MMD
Baladeurs reseau
Lecteurs CD portables I munis d'un recepteur radio
Lecteurs DVD portables
Radios portables de type « casque d'ecoute stereo»
Enregistreurs/lecteurs portables a MiniDisques
Radios portables et lecteurs CD I avec lecteur cassettes
Radios portables
Recepteurs-enregistreurs radiophoniques combines
Magnetoscopes II cassettes et accessoires connexes
Baladeurs video
SAUF DANS LA MESURE 00 LA LOI APPLICABLE L'INTERDIT, TO UTES LES
AUTRES GARANTIES ET CONDITIONS, EXPRESSES OU IMPLICITES, REL-
EVANT OU NON D'UNE LOI, D'UN ACTE LEGISLATIF, D'HABITUDES
COMMERCIALES ETABLIES OU D'USAGES DU COMMERCE, Y COMPRIS,
NOTAMMENT TOUTE GARANTIE IMPLICITE DE QUALITI~ MARCHANDE OU
DE L'ADAPTA'BILITE A UNE FIN PARTICULIERE, SONT DESAVOUEES. SONY
NE SAURAIT EN AUCUN CAS ETRE RESPONSABLE D'UN MONTANT
SUPERIEUR AU PRIX REEL D'ACHAT DU PRODUIT; ET SONY NE SAURAIT EN
AUCUN CAS ETRE RESPONSABLE DE DOMMAGES SPECIAUX, ACCESSOIRES
OU CONSECUTIFS SUBIS RELATIVEMENT AU PRODUIT. SONY N'ASSUME NI
N'AUTORISE AUCUN REPRESENTANT OU QUICONQUE A ASSUMER EN SON
NOM UNE OBLIGATION OU RESPONSABILITE AUTRE QUE CELLES QUI SO NT
EXPRESSEMENT DECRITES AUX PRESENTES. L'EXCLUSION DE GARANTIES
ET CONDITIONS IMPLICITES N'EST PAS AUTORISEE DANS CERTAINS
TERRITOIRES.
Enregistrement du produit :
Merci d'avoir choisi un produit Sony. Chez Sony, nous nous efforGons de creer
des produits de la plus haute qualite afin de renforcer votre experience et votre
satisfaction. Afin d'assurer Ie meilleur soutien qui so it a votre produit, nous
vous demandons de remplir une fiche d'enregistrement de produit sur Ie site
www.fr.SonyStyle.calenregistrementdans les quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours suivant
la date d'achat.
Pour obtenir de I'aide concernant Ie service ou obtenir des renseignements sur
Ie produit ou concernant I'enregistrement du produit, veuillez appeler Ie 1-877-
899-7669. Pour obtenirdes renseignements concernant la garantie prolongee
Sony Care, veuillez appeler Ie 1-800-773-9667.
Pour Ie support technique et les mises a jour en ligne en tout temps, vous
pouvez visiter Ie
www.fr.sony.calsonycaiview/french/supporLelectronics.shtml.
ou appeler Ie Centre d'information a la clientele Sony au 1-877-899-7669.

4-557-161-12
1-800-488-S0NY (7669)
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669
or visit the Sony Web Site:
www.sony.com
To locate the serviceI' or dealer nearest you, or for service assistance or resolution of aservice problem, or for
product information or operation, call:
For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:
For an accessory
or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB-
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
This
warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.
Proof
of purchase in the form of abill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the
Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
This
warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception prob-
lems.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition,
if you enter into aservice contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.
3. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (1) year.
2. PARTS: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective
parts
for aperiod of one (1) year. After the warranty period, you must pay for all parts costs.
This
warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negli-
gence, commercial use,
or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty
does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or
attempted repair by anyone otherthan afacility authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does
not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty
is valid only in the United States.
Accessory
LIMITED WARRANTY
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility.
1. LABOR: Foraperiod of one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective,
Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho-
rized service facility.
After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.
Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmanship as follows:
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