Sony MVC-FD97 Digital Still Camera คู่มือการใช้งาน
Below you will find brief information for Digital Still Camera MVC-FD97. This camera allows you to record still images in JPEG format and moving images with audio in MPEG format. It supports both floppy disks and Memory Stick media. Features include zoom, SteadyShot, self-timer, and various recording modes. Easily transfer images to your computer via floppy disk or USB.
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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ________________________
Serial No. ________________________
MVC-FD97
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the Customers in the
U.S.A.
Regulatory Information
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
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Be sure to read the following before using your camera
Operating instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters.
e.g. Press DISPLAY.
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility of the “Memory Stick”
• This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries
Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the floppy disks or “Memory Stick”s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, finder (only models with a finder) and lens
• The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 74 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.
When the camera is used for long periods
Note that the camera body may become hot.
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Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 6
Getting started
Identifying the parts ........................ 7
Preparing the power supply ............. 9
Setting the date and time ............... 14
Inserting a floppy disk ................... 16
Inserting a “Memory Stick” .......... 17
Basic operations
Recording still images ................... 18
Recording moving images ............. 25
Playing back still images ............... 26
Playing back moving images ......... 27
Viewing images using a computer 29
Image file storage destinations and image file names ..................... 36
Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector .................................... 40
How to use the control button ....... 40
How to change the menu settings .. 42
(IMAGE SIZE) ....................... 48
Creating Clip Motion Files ............ 49
Recording still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) ................................ 51
Adding audio files to still images
(VOICE) ................................. 51
Recording text documents (TEXT) . 52
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) ...... 53
Recording images in macro ........... 54
Focusing manually ........................ 55
Using the PROGRAM AE function ..56
Using the Spot light-metering function ................................... 57
(EXPOSURE) ......................... 58
(WHITE BALANCE) ............. 59
Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) .............. 60
(PICTURE EFFECT) .............. 60
Playing back six images at once
(INDEX) .................................. 61
Enlarging a part of the still image
(Zoom and trimming) ............. 62
Playing back the still images in order
(SLIDE SHOW) ...................... 63
Viewing images on a TV screen .... 64
(PROTECT) ............................ 65
Deleting images (DELETE) .......... 66
Changing the recorded still image size
(RESIZE) ............................... 67
Copying images (COPY) ............... 68
Copying all the information on your floppy disk (DISK COPY) ...... 70
Selecting still images to print
(PRINT MARK) ..................... 71
Format ............................................ 72
Using the camera as an external drive of a computer .......................... 73
Additional information
Precautions .................................... 74
On “Memory Sticks” ..................... 76
Using your camera abroad ............. 76
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......................................... 77
Troubleshooting ............................. 79
Warning and notice messages ....... 85
Self-diagnosis display .................... 87
Specifications ................................ 88
LCD screen/finder indicators ........ 89
Index .............................................. 91
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Introduction
Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting
The digital still camera is able to play back the image and delete it right away.
Recording still images: page 18
Playing back still images: page 26
Captures images with your computer
You can easily copy images onto your computer using a floppy disk or a “Memory
Stick,” and view and modify images on your computer using application software.
Viewing images using a computer: page 29
Records a moving picture with audio
The digital still camera can record a moving picture with audio for maximum 60 seconds.
Recording moving images: page 25
Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your situation
Creating Clip Motion Files: page 49
Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 51
Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 51
Recording text documents (TEXT): page 52
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 53
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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
1
2
3
4
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6
7
8
9
0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa
A
B
Built-in microphone
Do not touch while recording.
C
D
E
F Photocell window for flash
Do not block while recording.
G
H Lens
I
DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13)
J (One-push white balance)
K
L
Accessory shoe
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Audio output is monaural.
S FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch
T
U
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A LCD screen
B
C
D
E Lens cap (supplied)
F (Flash) button/ (Flash)
G POWER ON/OFF (CHG)
H
I Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)
Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
J
8
Attaching the shoulder strap qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws
K Hooks for strap
L ACC (Accessory) jack
M
PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (40)
N
O
P Speaker
Q
R Battery cover/PUSH button
S “Memory Stick” cover/
T
U MS /FD (“Memory Stick”/floppy disk) selector
V
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Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied)
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). See page 77 for more information about
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
2 1
1
3
1 2
2
1 Open the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button.
2 Install the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated.
3 Close the battery cover.
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
Battery eject lever
* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Charging the battery pack
When the camera is turned on, you cannot charge the battery pack. Be sure to turn off the power of the camera.
1 Insert the battery pack into your camera.
2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC
IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (orange) below the LCD screen lights up when charging begins. When the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes off, full charge is completed.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.
Battery remaining indicator
The LCD screen or finder on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment.
Charging at a room temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is recommended.
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NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) battery pack
When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera again.
Note on the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp during charging
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp may flash:
•
When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack (page 84).
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not light up:
• When the battery pack is not installed properly.
Charging time
Battery pack
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F550
Full charge (min.)
Approx. 150
Approx. 210
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of
25°C (77°F).
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
STILL mode recording/playback when using floppy disks
NP-F330 (supplied)
Battery life
(min.)
Number of images
Approx. 65 Approx. 650
NP-F550
Battery life
(min.)
Number of images
Approx. 150 Approx. 1600 Continuous recording*
Continuous playback**
Approx. 80 Approx. 2200 Approx. 170 Approx. 4800
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STILL mode recording/playback when using “Memory Stick”s
NP-F330 (supplied)
Battery life
(min.)
Number of images
NP-F550
Battery life
(min.)
Number of images
Approx. 80 Approx. 1600 Approx. 170 Approx. 3400 Continuous recording*
Continuous playback**
Approx. 100 Approx. 3000 Approx. 230 Approx. 6900
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, 640×480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode.
∗
Recording at about 5-second intervals when using a floppy disk, or at about 3-second intervals when using a “Memory Stick”
∗∗
Playing back single images continuously at about 2-second intervals
MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks
Continuous recording
NP-F330 (supplied)
Battery life (min.)
Approx. 85
NP-F550
Battery life (min.)
Approx. 180
MOVIE mode recording when using “Memory Stick”s
Continuous recording
NP-F330 (supplied)
Battery life (min.)
Approx. 90
NP-F550
Battery life (min.)
Approx. 190
Approximate time that can be recorded at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) and 160×112 image size with a fully charged battery pack.
Notes
• The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom.
• The capacity of the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are as a guide when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.”
• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction.
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Using the AC power adaptor
to DC IN jack
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor
1
2 to a wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC
IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.
Using your camera abroad
When using the AC power adaptor
Be sure to use it near a wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
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Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.
1 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power.
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up.
2 Press v on the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z .
4 Select [CLOCK SET] with v / V on the control button, then press the center z .
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5 Select the desired date display format with v / V on the control button, then press the center z .
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
CLOCK SET
2001 / 1 / 1
SELECT/ADJUST OK
Y / M / D
M / D / Y
D / M / Y
ENTER
CANCEL
6 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b / B on the control button.
The item to be set is indicated with v / V .
CLOCK SET
2001 / 1 / 1
SELECT/ADJUST OK
Y / M / D
M / D / Y
D / M / Y
ENTER
CANCEL
7 Set the numeric value with v / V on the control button, then press the center enter it.
z to
After entering the number, v / V moves to the next
item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step
time on a 24-hour cycle.
, set the
CLOCK SET
2001 / 7 / 1
SELECT/ADJUST OK
Y / M / D
M / D / Y
D / M / Y
ENTER
CANCEL
8 Select [ENTER] with B on the control button, then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.
CLOCK SET
2001 / 7 / 4
SELECT OK
Y / M / D
M / D / Y
D / M / Y
ENTER
CANCEL
To cancel the date and time setting
Select [CANCEL] with v / V / b / B on the control button, then press the center z .
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Inserting a floppy disk
EJECT lock
2
DISK EJECT lever
1
1 Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for recording .
Recordable/erasable
Unrecordable/unerasable
2 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.
Usable floppy disks
• Size: 3.5 inch
• Type: 2HD (1.44 MB)
• Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes
×
18 sectors)
Notes
• Do not insert the media other than the floppy disks described above.
• You cannot use the optional MSAC-FD2M/FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick.
• Never remove the floppy disk, turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up.
Removing the floppy disk
While sliding the EJECT lock to the left, slide down the DISK EJECT lever.
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Inserting a “Memory Stick”
1 2 3
1
1
2
2
1 Open the “Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the slot as illustrated until it clicks.
B mark facing toward the “Memory Stick”
3 Close the “Memory Stick” cover.
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
• If you do not insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
• Never remove the “Memory Stick,” turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up.
• You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the write-protect switch is set to the
LOCK position.
Terminal
Write-protect switch
LOCK
Label space
The position or shape of the write-protect switch depends on the type of the “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Basic operations
Recording still images
B
Recording
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick.”
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.
MS: When recording on the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When recording on the floppy disk.
3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The beeps sound and the image is frozen. However, the image has not been
recorded yet. While the AE lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up, and the camera is ready for recording.
If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
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4 Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder, and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory
Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen or finder, you can start the next recording.
RECORDING
For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick”
Notes
• When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may change after the
AE is locked. However, this will not affect the recorded image.
• While the image is being recorded on a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick,” the access lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not change the position of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/“Memory Stick.” Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” may become unusable.
• When you press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the
lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is
charging the flash.)
Recording images with the finder
Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then record the image.
Finder adjustment dial
Note
The finder display is automatically turned off when your face is not near the finder.
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Turning off the LCD screen
Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen. The battery life will be longer.
LCD ON/OFF switch
Notes
• You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings.
• When both the LCD screen and the finder display are turned off, you can only use followings:
—LCD ON/OFF switch
—POWER switch
—PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector
—Shutter button
—MS/FD selector
—STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch
—FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch
—Focus ring
Checking the last recorded image (
Quick Review
)
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen
b on the control button.
To return to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or select
[RETURN] with b / B on the control button and then press the center z .
To delete the image: first select [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with on the control button and press the center b / B z , and then select [OK] with v / V on the control button and press the center z .
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 47).
This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.”
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Using the zoom feature
Zoom lever
T side: for telephoto
(subject appears closer)
W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away)
If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject
Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 25 cm (9 7/8 inches)
T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches)
To record even closer subjects, see page 54.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to function when the zoom exceeds 10
×
.
W T
The T-side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.
Using digital zoom
• The maximum zoom magnification is 20
×
.
• Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 45).
Note
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
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Activating the SteadyShot function
When the SteadyShot function is working, the camera compensates for camerashake.
Set the STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch to ON. The appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
(SteadyShot) indicator
Notes
• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
• If you use a wide conversion lens (not supplied), this lens may influence the SteadyShot function.
The indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder during recording
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. See
page 89 for a detailed description of the indicators.
Notes
• You cannot turn off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced operations.
• The indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder are not recorded.
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Using the self-timer
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
Self-timer lamp
Control button
Shutter button
Select on the LCD screen or on the finder with then press the center b / B / v / V on the control button, z . The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder, and the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the image is recorded.
Recording images with the flash
Press OPEN (FLASH) to pop up the flash. The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. To change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. This setting can be set only when the flash is popped up.
OPEN
(FLASH)
(Flash)
Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows.
(No indication) t t t t (No indication)
Auto red-eye reduction : The flash strobes before recording to reduce the redeye phenomenon.
Forced flash : The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash : The flash does not strobe.
You can change the amount of the flash light with [FLASH LEVEL] in the menu
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Notes
• The recommended shooting distance is 0.6 to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet).
• Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash and the recorded image may be eclipsed.
• You cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time.
• The indicator appears when the flash is not popped up under situations that you should use the flash.
• Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you select a slow shutter speed in shutter priority mode of the PROGRAM AE function.
• The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
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Recording moving images
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format.
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick.”
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE.
2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.
MS: When recording on the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When recording on the floppy disk.
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen or finder, and the image and sound are recorded on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.”
If you press the shutter button momentarily
The image and sound are recorded for 5 seconds. The recording time can be set
to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 45).
If you hold the shutter button down
The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to
[320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 48).
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen, zooming or using the self-timer
LCD screen or finder indicators during recording
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 89 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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B
Playback
Playing back still images
Access lamp
2
3 , 4
Control button
1
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.
MS: When playing back images in the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk.
3 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder.
4 Select the desired still image with the control button.
Press v / V / b / B on the control button to select "b / B" b / B .
on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press
"b : To display the preceding image.
B" : To display the next image.
"b /B"
120min
640
6/8
INDEX DELETE
SELECT
FILE TOOL SETUP
FILE BACK/NEXT
When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select and play back the image with b / B on the control button.
Notes
• You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment.
• You may not be able to play back images whose image sizes are larger than the maximum image size that can be used with this camera for recording.
LCD screen or finder indicators during still image playback
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder.
See page 90 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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Playing back moving images
Access lamp
2
3 – 5
Control button
1
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.
MS: When playing back images in the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk.
3 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder.
4 Select the desired moving image with the control button.
Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images.
Press v / V / b / B on the control button to select "b /
B" on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press b / B .
"b : To display the preceding image.
B" : To display the next image.
"b /B"
120min 160 6/8
INDEX DELETE
SELECT
FILE TOOL SETUP
FILE BACK/NEXT
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5 Select the B (playback) button on the LCD screen or on the finder with v / V / b / B on the control button, then press the center z .
The moving image and sound are played back.
During playback, B (playback) changes to X
(pause).
B (playback)/
X (pause) button
120min
160
6/8
0:05
INDEX DELETE
SELECT
FILE
OK
TOOL SETUP
Playback bar
To pause playback
Select X (pause) on the LCD screen or on the finder with v / V / b / B on the control button, then press the center z .
When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select the image with image and sound by pressing the center b / B on the control button, and play back the z . When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused.
Adjusting the volume
Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
LCD screen or finder indicators during moving image playback
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder.
See page 90 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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Viewing images using a computer
You can view or modify data recorded with your camera using application software on a computer, or attach it to an E-mail.
Viewing images using a floppy disk drive
For Windows 98 users
1 Start up your computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your computer.
2 Open [ My Computer] and double-click [ 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)].
3 Double-click the desired data file.
Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended when playing back an audio file or a moving image. If you play back the file directly from the floppy disk, the image and sound may break off.
Viewing images on a computer connected using the USB cable
This section describes the method for viewing images on a computer using the supplied USB cable.
What is the USB connection? : You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, to view or modify the images stored in a floppy disk or
“Memory Stick.”
To make the USB connection: You have to install the USB driver in your computer beforehand.
Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your computer and application software.
Notes
• Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.
—Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format
—Moving images/audio: MPEG format
—Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format
—TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format
• ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
• QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
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Recommended Windows environment
OS:Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional
The above OS is required to be installed at the factory.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above.
CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0
The above OS is required to be installed at the factory.
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models with the
Mac OS 8.6 standard installation at the factory: iMac with a slot loading type CD-ROM drive, iBook, Power Mac G4
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Notes
• Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.
• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may not operate.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Do not connect your camera to your computer before installing the
USB driver.
First, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.
If the drive is not recognized properly, see “Troubleshooting” on page 79.
For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows
2000 Professional users
1 Make sure that the camera is not connected to your computer.
Do not connect the USB cable in this step.
2 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The application software screen appears.
4 Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me,
Windows 2000”.
USB driver installation starts.
5 Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer.
6 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
To the USB connector
To the USB jack
Push the connector as far as it will go
USB cable
Computer
7 Insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted.
8 Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
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9 Follow the on-screen messages to recognize the hardware.
The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer.
For Macintosh users
1 Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
3 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the “System
Folder” to open the window.
5 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step and drop).
4 (drag
• Sony USB Driver
• Sony USB Shim
6 When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click
“OK.”
7 Restart your computer and connect the USB cable.
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For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows
2000 Professional users
1 Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.
2 Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB jack (mini-
B) on the camera and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.
To the USB connector
To the USB jack
Push the connector as far as it will go
USB cable
Computer
3 Insert a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” into your camera, and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted.
4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains) and turn on the power of your camera.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder of the camera.
5 Open “My Computer” on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive, “Removable Disk”(Example (D:)
∗
).
The folders inside the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” are displayed.
If the drive is not recognized properly, see “Troubleshooting” on page 79.
∗
Drive identifier depends on your computer.
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6 Select and double-click the desired image/audio file from the folder.
When viewing an image in a floppy disk
Desired file type
Audio*
E-mail image
Other files
Double-click in this order
“Voice” folder
“E-mail” folder t Audio file* t Image file
Image file
When viewing an image in a “Memory Stick”
Desired file type
Still image
Double-click in this order
“Dcin 24 54431.6d05ended.ge
∗
Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the floppy disk or “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may break off.
For Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional users
When using Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional, the following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, ejecting the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” from the camera, or changing the position of the
MS/FD selector, while it is connected to your computer.
1 Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray.
2 Carry out the operation after the message, confirming the safe removal of the hardware, appears.
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Notes on using your computer
Floppy disk/“Memory Stick”
• Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” only using this camera
(page 72). You cannot format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” using
a computer via the USB cable.
• Use only a DOS/V 2HD format floppy disk. Other disks will not be recognized by a computer.
• Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the
“Memory Stick” life.
• Do not compress the data on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera.
Software
• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.
• When you load an image modified using the supplied retouching software from your computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the file.
• Depending on your application software, only the first frame of a Clip Motion image may be displayed.
Communications with your computer
Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after recovering from Standby or Sleep.
Other
When connecting the camera to a computer or when using an external power source, remove the battery pack from inside the camera.
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Image file storage destinations and image file names
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.
Images in a floppy disk and ones in a “Memory Stick” have different file names. The meanings of the file names are as follows.
When using floppy disks sss stands for any number within the range from 001 to 999.
f stands for one of the following characters below.
S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size
F: Still image file of more than 640×480 size
V: Moving image file recorded at 160×112 size
W: Moving image file recorded at 320×240 size
T: Still image file recorded in TEXT mode
C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode
M: Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the floppy disk is
[A].)
Storage destination containing still image, moving image, TEXT mode image and Clip
Motion image data
Folder containing E-mail mode image data
Folder containing VOICE mode audio data
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Location
3 1/2 Floppy
[A:]
MVC-
File
sssf .JPG
Meaning
• Still image file recorded normally
• Still image file recorded in
MVCsssf .411
• INDEX display file
This file can only be played back on your camera.
MVCsssf .MPG
• Moving image file
MVCsssf .GIF
• Still image file recorded in
MVCsssf .THM
• Index image file recorded in
E-mail folder MVC-
Voice folder sss E.JPG
• Small-size image file recorded in E-
MVCsss A.MPG
• Audio file recorded in VOICE mode
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
—An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding small-size image file
—An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
—An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file
—An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
• INDEX display files other than the TEXT mode and Clip Motion files are played back only on this camera.
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When using “Memory Stick”s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is
“D.”)
Folder containing still image recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and Clip
Motion image data
Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data
Folder containing moving image data
Folder containing VOICE mode audio data
Folder
100msdcf DSC0
File
ssss .JPG
Meaning
• Still image file recorded normally
• Still image file recorded in
CLP0 ssss .GIF
• Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL
CLP0 ssss .THM
• Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode
MBL0 ssss .GIF
• Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE
MBL0 ssss .THM
• Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode
TXT0 ssss .GIF
• Still image file recorded in TEXT mode
TXT0 ssss .THM
• Index image file of still image file recorded in TEXT mode
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Folder
Imcif100
Moml0001
Momlv100
DSC0
DSC0
File
ssss .JPG
ssss .TIF
Meaning
• Small-size image file recorded in E-
• Uncompressed image file recorded in
MOV0 ssss .MPG
• Moving image file recorded normally
DSC0 ssss .MPG
• Audio file recorded in VOICE mode
The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
—A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
—An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
—An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
—An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file
—An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
Tips
The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as follows:
JPEG format
Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images using the
JPEG format for normal recording.
GIF format
Using this format, the image will not deteriorate even if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to 256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion
(page 49) or TEXT mode (page 52).
TIFF format
Stores shooting images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate.
Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera
records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 53).
MPEG format
This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records audio using the MPEG format for the moving images recording and the VOICE mode
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Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations.”
How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector
The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
PLAY: To play back or edit images
STILL: To record still images,
VOICE images and Clip
Motion images
MOVIE: To record moving images
How to use the control button
The control button is used to select the buttons, images and menus displayed on the
LCD screen or on the finder of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations” are described below.
Select Set (enter)
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Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen or on the finder
Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder.
Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen or on the finder.
Note
You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 61).
INDEX DELETE
SELECT
FILE
OK
TOOL SETUP
MENU BAR OFF
Menu bar
Selecting items or images on the LCD screen or on the finder
1 Press v / V / b / B on the control button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display.
The color of the selected item or the frame of the selected image changes from blue to yellow.
2 Press the center z to enter the item.
Repeat steps
to execute each function.
INDEX DELETE
SELECT
FILE
OK
TOOL SETUP
MENU BAR OFF
VIDEO OUT
/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT
INDEX DELETE
SELECT
FILE
CLOSE
TOOL SETUP
The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as
“Select [item name].”
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Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen or on the finder with the control button.
1 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar.
The menu bar appears as follows according to the position of the PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector.
To cancel the setup
Press V on the control button repeatedly until the LCD screen or finder returns to the
. To clear the menu bar, press V again.
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Menu settings
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the PLAY/
STILL/MOVIE selector or the MS/FD selector. The LCD screen or the finder shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x .
(self-timer)
Records with the self-timer (page 23).
EFFECT
Item
P. EFFECT
DATE/
TIME
Setting
DAY &
TIME
Description
Sets whether to insert the date and time
PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
SOLARIZE
B&W
SEPIA
NEG.ART
x OFF
Sets the image special effects (page 60). STILL
MOVIE
STILL
DATE x OFF
FILE
Item-1
DISK
TOOL
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to FD.)
Item-2 Setting Description
FORMAT
DISK
COPY
OK
Formats a floppy disk (page 72).
Once you format a floppy disk, all of the data, including protected images are deleted. Be sure to check for images before you format a floppy disk.
CANCEL Cancels formatting of a floppy disk.
OK Copies all data stored in a floppy
disk to another disk (page 70).
CANCEL Cancels the disk copy.
CANCEL Goes back to the [DISK TOOL] item.
PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
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Item
FORMAT
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to MS.)
FILE
NUMBER
CLIP
MOTION
IMAGE
SIZE
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to FD.)
IMAGE
SIZE
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to MS.)
IMAGE
SIZE
Setting Description
OK Formats a “Memory Stick.” Once you format the “Memory Stick,” all of the data, including protected images are deleted. Be sure to check for images before you format a “Memory Stick.”
CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory
Stick.”
SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the floppy disk or “Memory
Stick” is changed. Note that file numbers are not in sequence between a floppy disk and “Memory Stick.” x NORMAL Resets the file number that starts from
001 or 0001 each time the floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” is changed.
Sets the image size and number of frames for creating GIF format
PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
STILL
MOVIE
STILL
160×120
(NORMAL)
Up to 10 frames can be recorded.
80×72
(MOBILE)
Up to 2 frames can be recorded.
CANCEL Cancels Clip Motion.
x 1600× 1200
1600 (3:2)
1600 (ECM)
1024×768
640×480
Selects the image size when recording still images.
x 1600 (FINE)
1600 (3:2) F
1024 (FINE)
640 (FINE)
Selects the image size when recording still images.
320×240 x 160×112
Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images.
STILL
STILL
MOVIE
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Item
REC MODE TIFF
REC TIME
SET
SLIDE
SHOW
(Only in
PLAY
(single) mode)
MARK
PROTECT
Setting
TEXT
VOICE
Description
Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file when the MS/
FD selector is set to MS.
Records a GIF file in black-and-white.
Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file.
PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
STILL
E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size.
x NORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode.
15 sec Selects the recording time for moving images.
10 sec x 5 sec
INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.
x 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
REPEAT A slide show can be repeated. (When using the floppy disk, a slide show is up to approx. 20 minutes) x ON/OFF
START
ON
Starts the slide show.
CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings or execution.
Marks the still images to be printed
x OFF Unmarks the print mark of the still images.
ON x OFF
Protects images against accidental
Releases protection of images.
MOVIE
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY
CAMERA
Item Setting
DIGITAL
ZOOM x ON
OFF
SHARPNESS +2 to –2
Description PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
STILL Uses digital zoom.
Does not use digital zoom.
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0).
STILL
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Item
FLASH
LEVEL
Setting Description
HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal.
x NORMAL Normal setting.
LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.
PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
STILL
EXPOSURE +2.0EV to
–2.0EV
Adjusts the exposure before recording.
STILL
MOVIE
TOOL
Item
COPY
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to FD.)
COPY
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to MS.)
RESIZE
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to FD.)
RESIZE
(When the
MS/FD selector is set to MS.)
SETUP
Item
DEMO
Setting Description
FD t FD Copies the image to a floppy disk.
FD t MS Copies the image to a “Memory Stick.”
CANCEL
Cancels copying of the image (page 68).
1600× 1200
1024×768
640×480
CANCEL
Changes the recorded image size in
1600 (FINE)
1024 (FINE)
640 (FINE)
CANCEL
Changes the recorded image size in
PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
PLAY
MS t MS Copies the image to a “Memory Stick.” PLAY
MS t FD Copies the image to a floppy disk.
CANCEL
Cancels copying of the image (page 68).
PLAY
PLAY
Setting
x STBY/ON
OFF
Description PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
Displayed only when you use the AC power adaptor in STILL or MOVIE mode. When [ON] is selected, a demonstration will start if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn off your camera.
STILL
MOVIE
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Item
VIDEO
OUT
/
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
SET
BEEP
LCD
BRIGHT x
—
Setting
NTSC
PAL
ENGLISH
Description
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, the USA).
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
Displays the menu items in English.
/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.
Sets the date and time (page 14).
SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.) x ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you press the control button/shutter button).
OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Adjusts the LCD screen brightness using +/- on the LCD screen or on the finder.
PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode)
Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode).
DELETE (Only in PLAY (single) mode)
Setting Description
OK
CANCEL
Deletes the displayed image.
Cancels deleting of the image.
PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector
PLAY
(Return) (Only in PLAY (INDEX) mode)
Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
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B Various recording
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE)
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Select [FILE] and then
[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
3 Select the desired image size.
Still image size:
• When the MS/FD selector is set to FD
1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*,
1600 (ECM), 1024×768,
640×480
(ECM): The image quality deteriorates, however, the number of
The number of images or the time that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
∗
When REC MODE is set to NORMAL.
∗∗
The maximum recording time in continuous recording
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Notes
• If you try to record 55 images or more on a floppy disk, even if the remaining disk capacity is sufficient, “DISK FULL” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder and you cannot record any more images.
• If you try to record 3001 images or more on a “Memory Stick,” even if the remaining memory capacity of the
“Memory Stick” is sufficient, “NO
MEMORY SPACE” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder and you cannot record any more images.
• In TEXT mode, even if you select [1600
(ECM)], the number of images you can record is equal with the number in
[1600×1200].
Tips
The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included.
So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable for a largeformat print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. This camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in photodeveloping shops.
1600×1200 1600 (3:2)
Creating Clip Motion
Files
Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. Clip Motion images are played back on this camera at approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.
4, 5
1
2, 3
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
2 Select [FILE] and then [CLIP
MOTION] from the menu.
3
Select the desired mode.
160×120 (NORMAL)
Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded.
This is suitable for use on home pages, etc.
80×72 (MOBILE)
Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded.
This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.
CANCEL
This cancels the creation of Clip
Motion.
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Record the image for the first frame.
160
6
2/10
Notes
• Reading and writing data takes more time than normal image recording.
• Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less.
Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images.
• The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode, so the picture quality deteriorates.
• GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly.
5 Record the image for the next frame.
Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.
The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” when you select [FINISH] or after recording the maximum number of frames.
To stop Clip Motion creation
Select [RETURN] after step 3 .
Note that if you record even one frame, you cannot stop Clip Motion creation.
The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
Image size Number of images
Floppy disk “Memory Stick”
160×120
(NORMAL)
80×72
(MOBILE)
Approx.
7*
Approx.
54**
Approx.
40*
Approx.
400**
∗
When recording 10 frames per Clip
Motion file
∗∗
When recording 2 frames per Clip
Motion file
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Recording still images for e-mail (E-
MAIL)
The E-MAIL mode records a smallsize (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format.
3
1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu.
3 Record the image.
The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode
Image size Number of images
Floppy disk “Memory Stick”
1600×1200 Approx. 3 Approx. 8
1600 (3:2) Approx. 3 Approx. 8
1600 (ECM) Approx. 7 —
1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.
20
640×480 Approx.
22
Approx.
44
To return to normal recording mode
.
Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)
Images in VOICE mode are recorded in the JPEG format, and audio is recorded in the MPEG format.
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu.
3 Record the image.
If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for five seconds.
If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.
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The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” (8 MB) in VOICE mode
Image size Number of images*
Floppy disk “Memory Stick”
1600×1200 Approx. 3 Approx. 7
1600 (3:2) Approx. 3 Approx. 7
1600 (ECM) Approx. 5 —
1024×768 Approx. 6 Approx.
17
640×480 Approx.
12
Approx.
34
∗
When recording 5-second audio.
To return to normal recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2 .
Recording text documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image.
3
1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu.
3 Record the image.
The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TEXT mode
Image size Number of images*
Floppy disk “Memory Stick”
1600×1200 Minimum
4
1600 (3:2) Minimum
5
1600 (ECM) Minimum
4
1024×768 Minimum
11
640×480 Minimum
28
Minimum
25
Minimum
28
—
Minimum
61
Minimum
160
∗
The maximum number of recordable images depends on the document condition, such as the amount of text portions.
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To return to normal recording mode
.
Notes
• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image.
• Writing and reading data take more time than normal recording.
Recording still images as uncompressed files
(TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed) when using a “Memory
Stick.”
4
1
2
3
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
2 Set the MS/FD selector to MS.
3 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TIFF] from the menu.
4 Record the image.
The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick”
(8 MB) in TIFF mode
Image size Number of images
1600×1200 1
1600 (3:2) 1
To return to normal recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 3 .
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Notes
• JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu
(page 48). TIFF images are recorded in
[1600×1200] size other than when [1600
(3:2)F] is selected.
• Writing data takes more time than in normal recording.
Recording images in macro
1
2
3
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2 Set the FOCUS AUTO/
MANUAL switch to AUTO.
3
Press (macro).
The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
With the zoom lever set to the W side, you can shoot a subject that is about 2 cm (13/16 inch) away from the lens surface in macro mode.
To return to normal recording mode
Press again. The disappears.
indicator
Notes
• You cannot record images in macro with the following PROGRAM AE modes:
—Landscape mode
—Panfocus mode
• You cannot record images in macro if the indicator appears.
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Focusing manually
Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.
Notes
• Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide.
• Focal point information does not show the correct distance when attaching the conversion lens.
• If you shoot a subject within 0.8 m
(31 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side until the indicator stops flashing.
• You cannot use this function if you have selected the Panfocus mode in the
PROGRAM AE function.
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2 Set the FOCUS AUTO/
MANUAL switch to MANUAL.
The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
3 Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus.
When you shoot still images, the image on the LCD screen or on the finder is enlarged (double*) and the focal point information appears while the focus is being adjusted.
After adjusting, the image returns to normal size. The range is from
2 cm (13/16 inch) to
∞
(infinity).
∗
When using the digital zoom function, the enlarged image will be less than double size.
To reactivate auto focusing
Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO.
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Using the PROGRAM
AE function
1
2
PROGRAM AE +/–
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Aperture priority mode
For making the subject stand out against an unclear background or making both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press
PROGRAM AE +/– repeatedly to select an aperture value in 9 steps from F2.8 to F11.
mode
Shutter speed priority
For recording a sharp picture of a fast-moving subject or recording the flow of motion of a moving subject.
Press PROGRAM AE +/– repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 17 steps from 8'' to 1/500 when recording a still image, or in 11 steps from 1/8 to 1/500 when recording a moving image.
Twilight mode
Suppresses the blurring of colors of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Twilight plus mode
Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.
Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc.
Panfocus mode
Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen or on the finder goes out.
Notes
• You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set to the W side and focus is fixed.
• When you record in Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.
• Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes:
– Twilight mode
– Twilight plus mode
–
Landscape mode
• You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
• If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode and shutter speed priority mode, the setting value indicator on the
LCD screen or on the finder flashes. In this case, reset the value.
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Tips
Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions. The program AE function provides you with near-optimum adjustments to suit your shooting situation.
Using the Spot lightmetering function
Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc.
SPOT
METER
Press SPOT METER to activate the spot light-metering function. Position the point you want to record at the spot light-metering cross hair.
LCD screen/finder
Spot light-metering cross hair
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Adjusting the exposure
(EXPOSURE)
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2 Select [CAMERA] and then
[EXPOSURE] from the menu.
3
Select the desired exposure value.
Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
Note
If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
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Adjusting the white balance (WHITE
BALANCE)
Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted.
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2 Press WHITE BALANCE repeatedly to select the desired white balance setting.
One-push white balance ( )
Adjusting the white balance depending on the light source
OUT DOOR ( )
Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks
IN DOOR ( n )
• Places where the lighting condition changes quickly
• Under bright lighting such as photography studios
• Under sodium or mercury lamps
AUTO (No indicator)
Adjusts the white balance automatically
To shoot in one-push white balance mode
1 Press WHITE BALANCE repeatedly until the indicator appears.
2 Shoot a white object such as paper full under the same situation you will shoot.
3 Press .
The indicator flashes quickly.
When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
To reactivate auto adjustment
Select [AUTO] in step 2 .
Note
• Select [AUTO] when shooting with fluorescent lighting.
• The indicator means:
Slow flashing: white balance is not set.
Quick flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you pressed ).
Lit steady: white balance has been set.
• If the indicator keeps flashing even when you press , record in automatic white balance mode.
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Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)
4
1
2, 3
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
2
Select [EFFECT] and then
[DATE/TIME] from the menu.
3
Select the date and time.
DAY & TIME
Imposes the date, hour, and minute.
DATE
Imposes the year, month, and day.
OFF
Does not impose the date and time.
4
Record the image.
The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen or on the finder during shooting. These appear during playback only.
Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE
EFFECT)
1
2, 3
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Select [EFFECT] and then
[P. EFFECT] from the menu.
3
Select the desired mode.
SOLARIZE
The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.
B&W
The picture is monochrome (black and white).
SEPIA
The picture is sepia-toned like an old photograph.
NEG.ART
The color and brightness of the picture are reversed as in a negative.
OFF
Does not use the picture effect function.
To cancel picture effect
.
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Notes
• If you select [DATE] in step 3 , the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected
with “Setting the date and time” (page 14).
• The date and time are not imposed onto
Clip Motion images.
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B Various playback
Playing back six images at once
(INDEX)
1
2
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.
2
Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen or on the finder.
Six images are displayed at once
(index screen).
Only the first frame of Clip Motion files is displayed.
To display the next
(previous) index screen
Select v / V at the lower-left on the
LCD screen or on the finder.
Displays the previous index screen.
Displays the next index screen.
To return to normal playback
(single image)
• Select the desired image with the control button.
• Select (Return).
Note
When viewing an image recorded in Clip
Motion or TEXT mode on the INDEX screen, the image may appear different from the actual image.
M V C - 0 0 1 F
DELETE
SELECT
2 0 0 1 7 4 1 2 : 3 0 P M
FILE TOOL SETUP
SINGLE DISPLAY
This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images.
The following marks are displayed on each image according to the image type and settings.
: Moving image file
: VOICE mode file
: E-mail file
: Print mark
- : Protect mark
TEXT: TEXT file
TIFF: TIFF file
CLIP: Clip Motion file
(No mark): Normal recording (no settings)
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Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)
3
1
2, 4
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.
2 Display the image to be enlarged.
3
Zoom in/out the image with the zoom lever.
The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
4 Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image.
v : The image moves downward
V : The image moves upward b : The image moves rightward
B : The image moves leftward
To return to the normal size
Zoom out with the zoom lever until the zoom scaling indicator ( ×1.1) disappears from the screen, or simply press the center z .
To record an enlarged image
(trimming)
1 Enlarge the image.
2 Press the shutter button. The image is recorded at 640×480 size and the image on the LCD screen or on the finder returns to the normal size after recording.
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Notes
• You cannot trim moving images, still images recorded in Clip Motion, TEXT mode, or uncompressed images.
• Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original image size.
• The quality of enlarged images may be deteriorated.
• The original data is left even if you enlarge the image.
• The enlarged image is recorded as the newest file.
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Playing back the still images in order
(SLIDE SHOW)
This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc.
To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show
Select \b / B\ at the lower-left on the
LCD screen or on the finder.
Note
The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size.
1
2, 3
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.
2 Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE
SHOW] from the menu.
Set the following items.
INTERVAL
You can select from 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds),
10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec
(5 seconds), or 3 sec (3 seconds).
REPEAT
ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop (When using the floppy disk, the slide show stops approximately 20 minutes*) until
[RETURN] is selected.
OFF: After all images have been played back, the slide show ends.
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The slide show does not end until all the images are played back, even if it takes more than 20 minutes.
3 Select [START].
The slide show begins.
To cancel the slide show
Select [CANCEL] in step 2
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Viewing images on a
TV screen
Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV.
Set the TV/VIDEO switch to
“VIDEO”.
A/V connecting cable to A/V OUT (MONO) jack
1 Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the TV.
If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack.
2
Turn on the TV and start playback on your camera.
The playback image appears on the
TV screen.
Note
You cannot use a TV that has an antenna
(aerial) connector only.
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B Editing
Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)
The (protect) indicator appears on protected images.
In single mode
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image to be protected.
2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ON] from the menu.
The displayed image is protected and the indicator appears.
To release protection
.
In INDEX mode
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.
2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.
To release protection
If you selected [ALL] in step 2
, select
[OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in step
, select the images to be unprotected with the control button, then select [ENTER].
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Deleting images
(DELETE)
Protected images cannot be deleted.
1
2, 3
In single mode
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image to be deleted.
2 Select [DELETE] and then
[OK] from the menu.
The image is deleted.
In INDEX mode
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.
2 Select [DELETE] and then
[ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.
3 When you select [ALL]
Select [ENTER].
All the unprotected images are deleted.
When you select [SELECT]
Select all the images to be deleted with the control button, then select
[ENTER]. The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images and these images are deleted.
SELECT
DELETE
OK
0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 6 / 0 0 4 0
ENTER CANCEL
To cancel deleting
Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3
.
Note
If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.
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Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)
Use this function when you need a small-size image to attach it to an Email. The original image is retained even after resizing. The resized image is recorded as the newest file.
Notes
• You cannot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode, moving images, uncompressed images, or Clip Motion images.
• When you change from a small size to a large size, the picture quality deteriorates.
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image of which you want to change the size.
2 Select [TOOL] and then
[RESIZE] from the menu.
3
Select the desired size.
• When the MS/FD selector is set to FD
1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480.
• When the MS/FD selector is set to MS
1600 (FINE), 1024 (FINE),
640 (FINE).
The resized image is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing.
To cancel changing the size
Select [CANCEL] in step 3 .
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Copying images
(COPY)
Copies images to another floppy disk or “Memory Stick.”
In single mode
1 Select the media using the
MS/FD selector.
2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image to be copied.
3 Select [TOOL], and then
[COPY] from the menu.
2
1
5
3, 4
4 Select the media that the image will be copied onto.
• When the MS/FD selector is set to FD .
FD disk t FD: Copies to the floppy
FD t MS: Copies to the
“Memory Stick”
• When the MS/FD selector is set to MS .
MS t MS: Copies to the
“Memory Stick”
MS t FD: Copies to the floppy disk
When you select [FD
[MS t MS] or t FD], the camera automatically starts copying if the floppy disk and “Memory Stick” are inserted.
5
Insert or change the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” following the messages on the LCD screen or on the finder.
“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
To continue copying the image to other floppy disks or “Memory Stick”s
After “COMPLETE” appears in step 5 , select [CONTINUE] and repeat step 5 above.
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In INDEX mode
2
1
6
3, 4, 5
1
Select the media using the
MS/FD selector.
2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.
3 Select [TOOL], and then
[COPY] from the menu.
4 Select the media that the image will be copied onto.
• When the MS/FD selector is set to FD .
FD disk t FD: Copies to the floppy
FD t MS: Copies to the
“Memory Stick”
• When the MS/FD selector is set to MS .
MS t MS: Copies to the
“Memory Stick”
MS disk t FD: Copies to the floppy
5 When you select [ALL]*
Select [OK].
∗
[ALL] can be selected only when selecting [FD t FD] or [FD t
MS].
When you select [SELECT]**
Select all the images to be copied with the control button. The mark appears on the selected images and then select [ENTER].
∗∗
When selecting [MS t FD], the necessary number of floppy disks appears after selecting [ENTER].
Select [OK] again.
6 Insert or change the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” following the messages on the LCD screen or on the finder.
“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
To continue copying the image to other floppy disks or “Memory Stick”s
After “COMPLETE” appears in step 6 , select [CONTINUE] and repeat step 6 .
When selecting [MS t FD], if the amount of total images that will be copied is too large to copy to one floppy disk, the images will be copied using multiple floppy disks.
To cancel copying partway
Select [CANCEL].
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Notes
• You cannot copy uncompressed images.
• You cannot copy the image that is bigger than 1.4 MB.
• You cannot copy the images that the total amount of the images is bigger than
1.4 MB. If “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY” appears or flashes on the INDEX screen, cancel some images to copy and try again.
• If you eject and insert the floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” without selecting [EXIT] after “COMPLETE” appears, the image will be copied.
• The number of floppy disks that is needed for copying is as a guide, which is displayed when selecting [MS t FD].
Copying all the information on your floppy disk (DISK
COPY)
You can copy to another disk not only the images you have recorded with your camera but also various files you have created in other software with your computer.
Notes
• Once you carry out DISK COPY, all information saved on the recipient floppy disk is erased to be replaced by newly written data including the protected image data. Check the contents of the recipient disk before copying the disk.
• Be sure to use the floppy disk that has been formatted by this camera to carry out
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1 Set the MS/FD selector to FD, then insert the floppy disk to be copied.
2 Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL],
[DISK COPY], and then [OK] from the menu.
“DISK ACCESS” appears.
3 When “CHANGE FLOPPY
DISK” is displayed, eject the floppy disk.
“INSERT FLOPPY DISK” appears.
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4 Insert another floppy disk.
“RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
To continue copying to other floppy disks
After “COMPLETE” appears in step 4 , select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
To cancel copying partway
Select [CANCEL].
Note
If you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting [EXIT] after
“COMPLETE” appears, DISK COPY will be carried out onto the floppy disk.
Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)
You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera.
This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard.
1
2, 3, 4
In single mode
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print.
2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [ON] from the menu.
The (print) mark is marked on the displayed image.
To unmark the print mark
.
In INDEX mode
1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.
2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [SELECT] from the menu.
3
Select the images to be marked with the control button.
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4 Select [ENTER].
The marks on the selected images change from green to white.
PRINT MARK
SELECT OK
0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 6 / 0 1 0 0
ENTER CANCEL
To unmark selected print marks
Select the images to be unmarked in step
with the control button, then select [ENTER].
To unmark all the print marks
Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
[ALL], and then [OFF] from the menu.
The marks on all images are unmarked.
To print out using the FVP-1
Mavica Printer
Set PRESET SELECT SW to PC on the printer.
Notes
• You cannot mark moving images, Clip
Motion images or images recorded in
TEXT mode.
• If you mark an image recorded in TIFF mode with a print mark, only the uncompressed image is printed, and the
JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed.
Format
When you format a floppy disk or
“Memory Stick,” all data stored on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” will be deleted. Check the contents of the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” before formatting.
Note
Even if images are protected, these images will be deleted.
To cancel formatting
Select [CANCEL] in step 3 .
1
2
3
1
Select the floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” using the
MS/FD selector.
2 Insert only the floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” you want to format.
Be sure to insert only the media you want to format.
3 Select [FILE] from the menu.
• When formatting a floppy disk
Select [DISK TOOL],
[FORMAT], and then [OK] from the menu.
• When formatting a “Memory
Stick”
Select [FORMAT], and then
[OK] from the menu.
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Notes
• Format the floppy disk or “Memory
Stick” only using this camera. You cannot format the floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” using a computer via the USB cable.
• When you format, be sure to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source.
B As an external drive
Using the camera as an external drive of a computer
Once you connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable, you can use the camera as a floppy disk/
“Memory Stick” drive of a computer.
Install the USB driver to the computer
For Windows 98, Windows
98SE, Windows Me, and
Windows 2000 Professional
Users
1
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied
USB cable.
2 Select the drive type using the MS/FD selector on this camera.
When used as the floppy disk drive, set the MS/FD selector to
FD.
When used as the “Memory Stick” drive, set the MS/FD selector to
MS.
3
Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on the camera.
4 Open “My Computer” on
Windows and check the icon
“Removable Disk,” then use the camera as an external drive.
Note
When using Windows Me or Windows 2000
Professional, see also page 34.
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Additional information
Precautions
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen or finder
Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or an
LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this may damage the finish or the casing.
After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations
Clean your camera carefully.
Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction.
On floppy disks
To protect data recorded on floppy disks, note the following:
• Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions.
Otherwise, permanent erasure of disk data may result.
• Avoid storing floppy disks in areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of high temperature, such as a heating device. Floppy disk warping or damage may result, rendering the disk useless.
• Avoid contact with the disk’s surface by opening the disk shutter plate. If the disk’s surface becomes blemished, data may be rendered unreadable.
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• Avoid getting liquids on the floppy disk.
• Be sure to use a floppy disk case to ensure protection of important data.
• Even when you use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disk, image data may not be recorded and/or displayed depending on the using environment. In this case, use a disk of other brand.
On operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F). Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera.
Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly.
Moisture condensation occurs easily when:
• The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.
• The camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour).
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If moisture condensation occurs
Immediately eject the floppy disk, then turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Note that if you attempt to record with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
On AC power adaptor
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
(mains) when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord
(mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from
AM receivers and video equipment.
AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.
• The unit becomes warm during use.
This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
On battery pack
• Use only the specified charger with the charging function.
• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the camera securely.
• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.
On the built-in rechargeable lithium battery
Your camera is supplied with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camera. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camera. It will be completely discharged in about six months if you do not use your camera at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camera operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.
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Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery:
• Connect your camera to house current (mains) using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours.
• Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
On “Memory Sticks”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among
“Memory Stick” compatible products.
Because it is removable, “Memory
Stick” can also be used for external data storage.
There are two types of “Memory
Sticks”: general “Memory Sticks” and
“MagicGate Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology.
You can use both types of “Memory
Stick” with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.
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MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.
Notes
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.
• Data may be damaged if:
—you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off your camera while reading or writing data.
—you use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise.
• Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.
• When you carry or store the “Memory
Stick,” put it in its supplied case.
• Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory
Stick.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the
“Memory Stick.”
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.
“Memory Stick”,
Memory Stick” and
, “MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation.
are
Using your camera abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240
V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a] , if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b] .
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
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Watching the playback picture on
TV
If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable.
The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list:
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,
Central America, Chile, Columbia,
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France,
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Ukraine, etc.
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC power adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
Charging the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.
• After charging is completed, either disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack.
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Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer:
— Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots.
— Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-F550, optional).
• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating the zoom wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity battery pack (NP-F550, optional).
• Be certain to turn the POWER switch to off when not taking shots or playing back on your camera.
• We recommend have spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and make a trial shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not waterresistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
• If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used.
Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.
• The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.
How to store the battery pack
• Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camera. This is to maintain the battery pack’s functions.
• To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER switch to on in PLAY mode until the power goes off without a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick” inserted.
Battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C: ss : ss ) appear on the LCD screen or on the finder, the self-diagnosis display function is
Symptom
Your camera does not work.
Cause and/or Solution
• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
t
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 9).
• The floppy disk is not inserted properly.
t
Eject the disk, and insert it again (page 16).
• The battery level is too low. (The indicator appears.) t
Charge the battery pack fully (page 10).
• The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.
t Connect it securely to the DC IN jack and a wall
• The malfunction occurs inside the camera.
t Turn off the power, and turn on after one minute, then check that the camera works properly.
Your camera cannot record images.
• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to PLAY.
t
Set it to STILL or MOVIE (pages 18, 25).
• No floppy disk is inserted into your camera.
t
Insert a floppy disk (page 16).
• The tab on the disk is set to the unrecordable position.
t
Set it to the recording position (page 16).
• No “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera.
t
Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17).
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
t Set it to the recording position.
The picture is out of focus.
• Your camera is not in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that is about 3 to 25 cm
(1 3/16 to 9 7/8 inches) away from the lens.
t
Set the macro recording mode (page 54).
t Move the zoom lever to the W side.
The resizing function does not work.
• You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip
Motion images, and uncompressed images.
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Symptom
You cannot display a print mark.
Cause and/or Solution
• You cannot display print marks on moving images, text images and Clip Motion images.
The picture is noisy.
The picture is too dark.
The flash does not work.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
• Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.
t
Adjust the exposure (page 58).
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.
t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
• The flash is set to .
t Set the flash to (no indication),
, or
• The camera is in one of the following PROGRAM
AE modes: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape.
t Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to
• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to
MOVIE.
t Set it to STILL.
• The flash is not popped up.
t
• The date and time are not set correctly.
t
Set the correct date and time (page 14).
• This is called the smear phenomenon.
t This is not a malfunction.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The zoom does not work.
• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.
t
Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 56).
Digital zoom does not function.
• You cannot use digital zoom when recording moving pictures.
• Digital zoom is set to [OFF].
t Set digital zoom to [ON] at the menu.
The image is in monochrome.
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
• You shot the image in TEXT mode.
t
Cancel the TEXT mode (page 52).
• The picture effect is set to B&W.
t
Cancel the B&W mode (page 60).
t Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
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Symptom
The image and sound break off when you play back an image on a computer.
Your camera cannot delete an image.
The power turns off suddenly.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
The slide show function stops automatically.
You cannot use the
PROGRAM AE function.
The macro function does not work.
Cause and/or Solution
• You are playing back the file from the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” t Copy the file to the hard disk of the computer and then play back the file from the hard disk
• The image is protected.
t
Cancel the protection (page 65).
• With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to
STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack.
t Turn on the camera.
• The battery pack is discharged.
t Replace it with a fully charged battery pack.
• The VIDEO OUT setting of your camera is incorrect.
t
• The slide show function stops after about
20 minutes when using a floppy disk.
t To continue the slide show, select [START]
• The camera is set to TEXT mode.
t
Cancel the TEXT mode (page 52).
• The camera is in manual focus mode.
t
Set it to auto focus mode (page 55).
• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.
t
Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 56).
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Symptom
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
Cause and/or Solution
• The battery level is low.
t
Use the AC power adaptor (page 13).
• The camera is turned off.
t Turn on the camera.
• The USB cable is not connected firmly.
t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen or on the finder
• The USB connectors on your computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
• The position of the MS/FD selector is not set to the proper position for the media being used.
t Set the MS/FD selector to the proper position.
• The USB driver is not installed.
t
Install the USB driver (page 31).
• For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows
Me and Windows 2000 Professional users
Since the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the drive is not recognized properly by the computer.
t Delete the drive which is not recognized properly, then install the USB driver. For details, see the procedure below.
Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows
98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional
1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
2 Connect the USB jack on the camera and the computer with the supplied USB cable.
3
Insert a media and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted.
4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains), and turn on the power of your camera.
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Open “Device Manager” on Windows.
For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows Me users:
1 Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System].
2 System properties is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at the top.
3 Click [ SonyDSC] in [ Other devices], then click the [Delete (E)] button located at the lower-right corner.
For Windows 2000 Professional users:
* Log in with the permission of administrator.
1 Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System].
2 System properties is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at the top, then click the [Device Manager (D)] button.
3 Click [View] in [Device Manager], then click [Devices by type (E)].
4 Right-click [ SonyDSC] in [ Other devices], then click [Delete (E)].
6 After the message appears to verify that you delete the device manager, click the [OK] button.
7 Turn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the computer.
8
Install the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the computer
following the procedure on page 31. Perform all steps without
skipping.
Battery packs
Symptom
The battery pack cannot be charged.
The battery life is short.
Cause and/or Solution
• The power of the camera is turned on.
t
Turn off the power of the camera (page 10).
• You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures.
• The battery pack is not charged enough.
t Charge the battery pack fully.
• The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one.
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Symptom
The indication of the battery remaining time is not proper, or the power is immediately turned off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery level is sufficient.
The POWER ON/OFF
(CHG) lamp flashes when charging a battery pack.
The POWER ON/OFF
(CHG) lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.
Cause and/or Solution
• You are using the camera for many hours under extremely hot or cold temperatures.
• The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one
• The battery level is too low.
t
Install the fully charged battery pack (page 9,
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
t
Charge the battery pack fully (page 10).
• A malfunction has occurred in the battery pack.
t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
• The AC power adaptor is not connected.
t Connect the power cord firmly to a wall outlet
• The battery pack is not installed properly.
t
• Charging of the battery pack is complete.
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Warning and notice messages
Various messages appear on the LCD screen or on the finder. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list.
Message
DRIVE ERROR
SYSTEM ERROR
NO DISK
NO MEMORY STICK
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK ERROR
DISK PROTECT
MEMORY STICK LOCKED
DISK FULL
NO MEMORY SPACE
NO FILE
FILE ERROR
FILE PROTECT
DISK ERROR
DIRECTORY ERROR
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY
IMAGE SIZE OVER
Meaning
There is trouble with the disk drive.
Turn the power off and on again.
No disk is inserted.
No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
• The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes × 18 sectors).
• Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”
• The Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory
Stick is inserted.
The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or the “Memory
Stick” is damaged or not inserted correctly.
The tab on the disk is set to the unrecordable position.
The write-protect switch on the
“Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
The disk is full.
The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is not sufficient to record images.
No image is recorded on the disk.
Trouble has occurred during playback.
The image is protected.
A 2DD floppy disk is inserted, or there is trouble with the disk.
A directory with the same name already exists.
The remaining capacity of the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” is not enough to copy the image.
You tried to play back images with an image size larger than the maximum playback size of this camera.
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Message
INVALID OPERATION for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only
-
Meaning
You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera.
The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.
The image is protected.
The battery level is too low. When the remaining time is about 5 to 10 minutes,
E may flash depending on the battery pack used, operating conditions, or the environment.
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Self-diagnosis display
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the
LCD screen or on the finder with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this appears, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition.
The last two digits (indicated by ss ) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Self-diagnosis display
• C: ss : ss
You can repair the camera yourself.
• E: ss : ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Code
C:32:
C:13:
E:61:
E:91: ss ss ss ss
Cause and/or Corrective Action
• There is trouble with the disk drive.
t Turn the power off and on again.
• An unformatted floppy disk or
“Memory Stick” is inserted.
t Format the floppy disk or “Memory
• A floppy disk or “Memory Stick” not compatible with this camera is inserted.
t Change the floppy disk or “Memory
• A camera malfunction that you cannot repair has occurred.
t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit indication. (example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times when C: ss : ss is indicated, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Specifications
System
Image device
6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color
CCD
Lens
10× zoom lens f = 6.0 – 60.0 mm (1/4 –
2 3/8 inches)
(39 – 390 mm
(1 9/16 – 15 3/8 inches) when converted into a
35 mm still camera)
F = 2.8
Exposure control
Automatic exposure
White balance
Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor,
One-push
Data system
Movie: MPEG
Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF
Audio with still image:
MPEG (Monaural)
Recording medium
Floppy disk:
3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44 MB)
“Memory Stick”
Flash
Recommended recording distance:
0.6 m to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet)
Input and Output connector
A/V OUT (MONO)
(Monaural)
Minijack Video:
1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
, unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k
Ω load)
Output impedance: 2.2 k
Ω
ACC jack
Minijack
USB jack mini-B
LCD screen
LCD panel
TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive
Total number of dots
123 200 (560×220) dots
Finder
LCD panel
TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive
Total number of dots
180 000 (800×225) dots
General
Application
Sony battery pack NP-F330
(supplied)/F550
Power requirements
8.4 V
Power consumption
(During shooting)
4.2 W (When using the LCD screen)
3.8 W (When using the finder)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
+140°F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
127×124×184 mm
(5×5×7 1/4 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
990 g (2 lb 3 oz) (including
NP-F330 battery pack, floppy disk/“Memory Stick” and lens cap, etc.)
Built-in microphone
Electret condenser microphone
Built-in speaker
Dynamic speaker
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output voltage
DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
+140°F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
125×39×62 mm (5×1 9/16×
2 1/2 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
280 g (10 oz)
NP-F330 battery pack
Battery type
Lithium ion
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Mean output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
38.4×20.6×70.8 mm
(1 9/16×13/16×2 7/8 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
70 g (2 oz)
Accessories
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)
USB cable (1)
NP-F330 battery pack (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Lens cap (1)
Lens cap strap (1)
CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB
Driver) (1)
Operating instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LCD screen/finder indicators
The indicators during recording
7
8
9
0 qa
1
2
3
4
5
6
12 0min
+1.0
EV
DATE
1600
ECM 10
REC 0:03
15s
F2.8
500
EFFECT FILE
SELECT OK
CAMERA SETUP
MENU BAR OFF
A
Sharpness indicator
B Focus mode indicator/Macro indicator
C Battery remaining indicator
D
Flash level indicator/Flash mode indicator
E
PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom indicator
F
White balance indicator
G SteadyShot indicator
H
Picture effect indicator
I DATE indicator
J
EV level indicator
K Iris/Shutter speed indicator
L
AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator
M
Recording mode/Clip Motion indicator
N
Image size indicator
O Number of recorded images qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa
P
Remaining disk capacity/
Remaining memory capacity indicator
: Floppy disk
: “Memory Stick”
Q
Recording time indicator
R Self-diagnosis function indicator/Recording time indicator
S
Self-timer indicator
T Spot light-metering indicator
U
Menu bar and guide menu
They appear by pressing v on the control button and disappear by pressing V .
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The indicators during still image playback
120min
1600
11/12
1
2
3
4
5
MVC-011F 2001 7 4 12:00AM
6
7
8
9
A Protect indicator/Zoom scaling indicator
B Print mark indicator
C Recording mode/Clip Motion indicator
D Image size indicator
E File name*
F
Remaining disk capacity/Remaining memory capacity indicator
: Floppy disk
: “Memory Stick”
G
Number of stored images on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick”
H Image number
I
Recording date of the playback image*
∗
When the menu bar is displayed, this indicator disappears from the screen.
The indicators during moving image playback
1
2
3
4
5
120min
160
6/8
0:10
6
7
8
9
0
A Moving image file indicator
B Image size indicator
C
Playback button/pause button
B is displayed during stop, and X during playback.
D Image searching buttons
E
Menu bar and guide menu
F
Remaining disk capacity/Remaining memory capacity indicator
: Floppy disk
: “Memory Stick”
90
INDEX DELETE
SELECT
FILE
OK
TOOL SETUP
MENU BAR OFF
G Counter
H Image number/number of stored images on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick”
I
Playback image
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Index
A
ACC jack ...........................8
Adjusting brightness
Image...........................46
LCD screen..................20
AE (auto exposure) ..........18
B
Battery pack
Charging ......................10
Installing........................9
Usable time..................11
BEEP................................47
C
Charging ..........................10
Cleaning ...........................74
Clip Motion......................49
CLOCK SET....................14
Control button ..................40
COPY...............................68
D
DELETE ..........................66
DEMO..............................46
DISK COPY ....................70
DISK TOOL ....................43
DPOF ...............................71
E
Editing
COPY ..........................68
DELETE......................66
E-MAIL ...........................51
F
Finder ...............................19
Floppy disk
Copying .......................70
Format .........................72
Inserting.......................16
Number of recordable
,
,
,
Usable type..................16
FORMAT.........................72
Full charge .......................10
G
,
,
I
Image
Copying .......................68
Deleting .......................66
File name .....................36
Print mark....................71
Protect .........................65
Size ..............................48
INDEX screen..................61
Indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder ............89
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ........................9
,
J
,
,
M
Macro recording...............54
Manual focusing ..............55
"Memory Stick"
Copying .......................68
Format .........................72
Inserting.......................17
Number of recordable
,
,
Menu ................................42
MOBILE mode ................49
Moving image
Playback ......................27
Recording ....................25
MPEG .......................25
,
N
Number of recordable images
Battery pack ................11
Clip Motion .................50
E-mail mode ................51
Image size....................48
TIFF mode...................53
P
PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector ........................40
Playing back
Slide show ...................63
Still images ..................26
Viewing images on a
Viewing images on a TV screen..................64
Power source
Batter pack.....................9
PROTECT........................65
R
REC MODE.....................45
Recording
Clip Motion .................49
E-mail mode ................51
In macro.......................54
Still image ...................18
TIFF mode...................53
With flash ....................23
RESIZE............................67
S
Self timer .........................23
Self-diagnosis display ......87
SHARPNESS...................45
Single display...................61
SLIDE SHOW .................63
SteadyShot .......................22
Still image
Playback ......................26
Recording ....................18
T
TEXT mode .....................52
TIFF .................................53
U
USB..................................31
Using flash .......................23
Using your camera
abroad ..........................76
V
Viewing images using a
computer......................29
VOICE .............................51
W
Warning messages ...........85
Z
Zoom................................21
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 3 0 6 6 7 4 3 1 2 model name1[MVC-FD97]
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Key features
- JPEG & MPEG recording
- Floppy disk & Memory Stick compatibility
- SteadyShot image stabilization
- Zoom functionality
- Self-timer
- USB connectivity
- Various recording modes
- Digital zoom