You can use this feature to prevent erroneous camera operation.

The operation lock turns on, and an operation lock icon ( ) appears on the display screen.
Press the [CANCEL/RESET] button again for 5 seconds or longer to turn off the operation lock.
The operation lock feature is only valid in the Camera mode.
The power turns off and the operation lock is disengaged.
The following remote operations are possible even when the operation lock feature is turned on (“On”).
Operation from the remote control unit that is connected to the [REMOTE] terminal.
Remote operation of the camera through access via a browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
Operation lock does not apply to the following buttons and switches.
[POWER ON/OFF] switch
[ND FILTER] switch
[MONI SELECT] switch
[CH SELECT] switch
[AUDIO INPUT CH1/2/3/4] recording level adjustment knob
[AUDIO SELECT CH1/2/3/4]-[MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch
[AUDIO SELECT CH1/2/3/4]-[FRONT/REAR/WIRELESS] selection switch
[TC PRESET] button
[TC GEN] time code generator switch
[MONITOR] volume adjustment knob
[ALARM] volume adjustment knob
[REC] button
User button assigned with the [Rec] function
All switches on the lens
While the viewfinder is connected
[PEAKING][BRIGHT][CONTRAST][CHROMA] Knob
[MIRROR][TALLY] Switch