User manual SONY ECM-ALST1

[. . . ] Be careful not to touch the microphone, especially with your hair, head attire, etc. If you change the pickup pattern switch setting of the microphone during recording, noise may occur. Do not hold the camera only by the microphone. [. . . ] Keep button batteries out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing. If the wind screen gets wet, let it dry naturally. battery check lamp When the power/pickup pattern switch is switched from OFF to ON , the battery check lamp flashes momentarily to indicate the remaining battery level. When the battery check lamp flashes dimly or does not flash at all, replace the button battery with a new one. Power/pickup pattern switch (See illustration ) Set according to the sound source. When picking up a sound with a narrow soundstage, or a distant sound (conversation, solo instruments, etc. ) When picking up a sound with a wide soundstage, or a nearby sound (concert, theatrical performance, etc. Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] Using the Microphone 1 Turn off the power of the camera. Insert the Auto-lock Foot of the microphone into the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe of the camera until it clicks into place. Before using the microphone, be sure to close the built-in flash of the camera. [. . . ]