That is a really helpful answer, thank you.
I have been exploring the "on board" user guide and do find it helpful.
My problem is probably to do with my age and attitude to technical issues! I would much prefer to have a hard copy of the i-manual so that I can have that by my side to refer to whilst exploring the camera. I am so anxious to enjoy the camera to its full extent.
You are right I can go through the on-line html version but it is very laborious and really slow and I have estimated will amount to about 300 pages!!
I have been a Sony fan for more years than I care to remember but I am really disappointed that all they can offer is a reference to a partner spares agency for me to buy a copy. And, have you seen some of the negative reviews about the agents 4ourhouse?
I would still be very grateful for advice. I have even looked to Google and there are downloads for converting html to pdf but I would still need to go through the laboroius task of visiting every page, and link etc in the html i-manual.