Sony MVC-D200 Operating Instructions

3-073-074-13(1)

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 deal er regarding this produ ct .

Model No. ________________________
Serial No. _______ ______________ ___

MVC-FD100/FD200

©2002 Sony Corporation

.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazar d, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

For the Customers in the
U.S.A.

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 elec tr ic shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the lite rature
accompanying th e
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.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MVC-FD100
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr ,

Te lep hone Number:
This devic e compli es with Pa rt 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept a ny interferen ce recei ved,
including interference t hat may cause
undesired operation.

San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.

858-942-2230

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MVC-FD200
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr ,

Te lep hone Number: 858-942-2230
This devic e compli es with Pa rt 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept a ny interferen ce recei ved,
including interference t hat may cause
undesired operation.

San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void y our
authority to operat e t hi s equipment.

Notes:

• This equipment has been tested an d fou nd

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

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communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installat ion. 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 t o
correct the interference b y one o r more of
the following measur es:
— 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.
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.

• This product contains mercury. Disposal of

this product may be regulated if sold in the
United States. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance (http://w w w.eiae.org).

For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution:Do not handle damage d or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHO CK, DO NO T
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WI TH
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTA C LE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTICE FOR THE
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety a nd
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with

or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse co v er, be sure to a ttach t he
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in
Germany

Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/

31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light- industry district

(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Clas s B.)

Attention for the Customer s in
Europe

This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out on the
EMC Directive for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture of this
camera.

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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.

Trialrecording

Beforeyou recordone-timeevents,you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.

No comp ensat ion for contents of
the recording

The recorded imagescannot be
compensated if recording or playback
cannot be performed due to atrouble ofyour
camera or recording medium.

Notes on image data compatibility
of the “Memory Stick”

• Thiscamera conformswith theDesign rule

for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). You cannot play
back on yourcamera still imagesrecorded
on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/
TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC­D770) 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 o n copyright

Televisionprograms, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recordingof s uch materials
may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.

Do not shake or strik e the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the floppy
disks or the “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
manufacturingprocess and do not affect
the recording in any way.

• Be careful when placing the cameran ear 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 camerawet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 83 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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Introduction

Check images after recording

Recording still images:
page 18

Playing back still images:
page 24

Deletingimages(DELETE):
page 75

Capture images with your computer

You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach
images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application
software.

Viewing images using a computer: page 27
Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 61

Records a moving picture

The digital still camera can record a moving picture for maximum 60 seconds. Your
camera does not record sound.

Recording moving images: page 23

Select from various recording modes

Creating Clip Motion Files: page 59
Recording text documents (TEXT): page 62
Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 63

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Table of contents

Introduction ..................................... 5

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

B Recording

Recording still images .................. 18

Recording moving images ............ 23

B Playback

Playing back still images .............. 24

Playing back moving images ........25

Viewing images using a computer 27
Image file storage destinations and

image file names ..................... 38

Viewing images using

“ImageMixer” ......................... 42

Advanced operations

Before performing
advanced operations

How to use the PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector ..................... 48

How to use the control button ....... 48

How to change the menu settings

B Various recording

Setting the image size

(IMAGE SIZE) ....................... 57

Creating Clip Motion Files ........... 59

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) ............................... 61

Recording text documents
Recording still images as

uncompressed files (TIFF) ..... 63

Recording images in macro .......... 64

Setting the distance to the subject .64
Using the PROGRAM AE function

.... 50

(TEXT) .62

... 65

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) ......................... 67

Adjusting the white balance

(WHITE BALANCE) ............. 68

Recordingthedateandtimeonthe

still image (DATE/TIME) ......69

Enjoying picture effects

(PICTURE EFFECT) ............. 69

B Various playback

Playing back six images at once

(INDEX) ................................ 70

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) ............ 71

Playing back the still images in order

(SLIDE SHOW) .....................72

ViewingimagesonaTVscreen...73

B Editing

Preventingaccidentalerasure

(PROTECT) ............................ 74

Deleting images (DELETE) ..........75

Changing the recorded still image

size (RESIZE) ......................... 76

Copying images (COPY) ..............77

Copying all the information on your

floppy disk (DISK COPY) .....79

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT MARK) ..................... 80

Format ........................................... 81

B As an external drive

Using the camera as an external drive

of a computer .......................... 82

Additional information

Precautions ....................................83

On “Memory Stick”s .................... 85

Using your camera abroad ............ 85

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ........................................ 86

Troubleshooting ............................ 88

Warning and notice messages ....... 93

Self-diagnosis display ...................95

Specifications ................................ 96

LCD screen indicators .................. 97

Index ............................................. 99

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Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1
2
3
4

5

6

7

Getting started

8

9
0

Self-timer lamp (21)

A

Flash (22)

B

Shutter button (18, 23)

C

Zoom lever (20)

D

Photocell window for flash

E

Do not block while recording.

Tripod receptacle (bottom

F

surface)

Useatripodwithascrewlengthof
less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You
cannot firmlysecurethecamerato
tripods having longer screws, and
may damage the camera.

Lens

G

Lens cap (supplied)

H

VIDEO OUT jack (73)

I

DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13)

J

7

qa

qs

qd

qf
qg

qh
qj
qk
ql

w;

Attaching the
shoulder strap

wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
wh

wj

wk
wl

Photocell window for LCD

K

screen

The LCD screen becomes brighter
when exposed to sunlight.

LCD screen

L

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

M

(48)
LCD BACKLIGHT switch ( 20)

N

(Flash) button/

O

(Flash) lamp (22)

FOCUS button (64)

P

PROGRAM AE button (65)

Q

DISPLAY button (21)

R

Control button (48)

S

8

Hooks for strap

T

POWER ON/OFF (CHG)

U

(Charge) lamp (10)

Access lamp (18, 19)

V

DISK EJECT lever (16)

W

POWER switch (14)

X

Floppy disk slot (16)

Y

“Memory Stick” cover/

Z

“Memory Stick” slot (17)

USB cover/USB jack (29)

wj

Battery cover (9)

wk

MS /FD (“MemoryStick”/floppy

wl

disk) selector

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional)
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). See page 86 for more information about
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

1

1 2 3

2

Battery
eject lever

Open the battery cover.

1

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

2

Pressandholdthe battery eject leverand then insert the batterypack with the
mark facing toward the battery compartment.

Close the battery cover.

3

T o rem ove 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.

2

1

Getting started

v

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 havethe

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.

To DC IN jack

2

AC-L10A/L10B
AC power adaptor

1

Battery pack

Insert the battery pack into your camera.

1

Open the DC IN cover and connect th e AC power adaptor to the DC

2

IN jack of your c amera with the
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

3

then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (orange) on the right of the LCD screen
lightsup whencharging begins.When the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes
off, full charge is completed.

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

mark facing up.

v

Power cord
(mains lead)

3

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still
record or play back images.
This indicationmay not be entirely accurate dependingon the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F).

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NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional) 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 in to the cam er a jus t before recording. When using a pocket h e a te r, 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 when using a battery pack,
the camera turns off autom atically to pre vent wearing dow n the battery pack. To use
the camera again, slide th e POWER switch down 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 malf u nction occurs in the ba ttery pa c k.
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not light up:

• When th e ba tte ry pac k is n o t ins talle d pr op er ly.

Charging time

Battery pa c k Full charge (min.)

NP-F330 (supplied) Approx. 150
NP-F550 Approx. 210

This represents the time required to charge a completely discharged battery pack
using the supplied AC-L10/L10B AC power adaptor in an environment where the
ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

The number of images that can be recorded/played back and battery
life

The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used
when you record in Normal mode with the LCD BACKLIGHT switch ON in an
environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the battery pack is
fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or
played back shown below allow for changing a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” as
necessary. Please note that the numbers and time shown in the following table,
“Recordin g still imag es u nder average conditions,” are only for reco rdin g wi th a
“Memory Stick.” Actual resu lts may differ slightly from these, dependin g on the
conditions of use.

Getting started

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Recording still images

Under average conditions

*1)

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 (optional)

Image size

1600×1200
(MVC-FD2 0 0 )

1280×960
(MVC-FD1 0 0 )

*1)

Recording under the following conditions:

Number of

images

Battery l ife

(min.)

Number of

images

Battery lif e

(min.)

Approx. 150 Approx. 75 Approx. 340 Approx. 170

Approx. 150 Approx. 75 Approx. 340 Approx. 170

— Recording one image every 30 seconds.
— Alternatively sliding the zoom lever to the W a nd T sides fully for each reco rdi ng.
— Using th e fla sh onc e in e very two record ing s .
— Turning the camera on a nd o ff once in e v e ry 1 0 recordings.

Recording continuously

*2)

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 (optional)

Storage media

Number of

images

Battery lif e

(min.)

Number of

images

Battery li fe

(min.)

Floppy disk Approx. 750 Approx. 70 Approx. 1600 Approx. 150
“Memory Stick” Approx. 1600 Approx. 80 Approx. 3400 Approx. 170

*2)

Recording under the following conditions:
— The image size is set to 640×480.
— Flash mo d e is se t to (No flas h) .
— Recording every five seconds when using floppy disks and every three seconds

when using a “Memory Stick.”

Playing back

*3)

still image s

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 (optional)

Storage media

Number of

images

Battery lif e

(min.)

Number of

images

Battery li fe

(min.)

Floppy disk Approx. 2200 Approx. 80 Approx. 4800 Approx. 170
“Memory Stick” Approx. 3000 Approx. 100 Approx. 6900 Approx. 230

*3)

Playing back sing le images in order, one approximately eve ry two seconds

Recording moving images

Recording continuously (when the image size is set to 160×112)

Storage media

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 (optional)

Battery lif e (min.)

Floppy disk Approx. 85 Approx. 180
“Memory Stick” Approx. 90 Approx. 190

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Note

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.

Using the AC power adaptor

Getting started

1

To DC IN jack

AC-L10A/L10B
AC power adaptor

Power cord
(mains lead)

2

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC

1

IN jack of your camera with th e v mark facing up.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

2

then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

Using your camera abroad

For details, se e page 85.

When using the AC power adaptor

Be sure to use it near a wall outlet (wall socket). If a malfunction occurs, disconnect
the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Note

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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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.

POWER ON/OFF
(CHG) lamp

1

2 – 8

Control button

Press and hold the gre en button and slide the POWER switch in the

1

directionofthearrowtoturnonpower.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up.

Pressvon the control button.

2

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT OK

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

Select [SETUP] withBon the con trol button,

3

then press the center

Select [CLOCK SET] withv/Von the control button, then press the

4

center

.

z

.

z

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT OK

200211

12:00:00A

CAMERA

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT CLOSE

CLOCK SET

M

2002 :/ / 1 1 12 00AM

OK

SELECT

14

CAMERA

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

Select the desired date display format with

5

v/V on the control button, then press the
center z.

Select fro m [Y /M/D] (year/mon th/ da y ), [M /D /Y]
(mon th/day/year), o r [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

6

item you w ant to set w ith b/B on the control
button.

The item to be set is i n dicated with v/V.

Set the num eric v alue w ith v/V on the

7

control button, then press the center z to
enter it.

After entering the number, v/V moves to the n ext
item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the
time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [ENTER] with B on the control button,

8

then press the center z at the desired
moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

CLOCK SET

2002 : 1 1 12 00 AM//

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2002 :/ / 1 1 12 00AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2002/ :/ 1 7 12 00AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2002/ :/ 4 7 10 30PM

SELECT

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

OK

Y/M/D
M/D/Y

D/M/Y
ENTER

CANCEL

OK

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

OK

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

OK

Getting started

T o 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

2

EJECT lock

Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for

1

recording.

Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.

2

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.

• If the access lamp is lit, data is being read or written. Never remove the floppy disk, turn off

the power, or change the settingof the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise,
the image data could be damaged or lost.

Removing the floppy disk

While sliding the EJECT lock to the left, slide down the DISK EJECT lever.

DISK EJECT lever

Recordable/erasable

Unrecordable/unerasable

1

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Inserting a “Memory Stick”

See page 85 for details about “Memory Stick”.

1 2 3

“Memory Stick” cover

Open the “Memory Stick” cover.

1

Insert the “Memory Stick.”

2

Insert the “Memory Stick” with the
slot as illustrated u ntil it clicks.

Close t he “Memory Stick” cover.

3

Removing the “Memory Stick”

Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

Notes

• Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly untilit clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY

STICK ERROR” will be displayed.

• If the access lamp is lit, data is being read or written. Never remove the “Memory Stick,” turn

off the power, or change the setting of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit.
Otherwise, the image data could be damaged or lost.

• You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the write-protect switch is set to the

LOCK position.

Connector

mark facing toward the “Memory Stick”

B

Getting started

Write-protect
switch

The position and shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the types of
“Memory Stick” used.

LOCK

Label space

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Basic operations

B Recording

Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
SlidethePOWERswitchdowntoturnonthepowerandinsertafloppydiskora
“Memory Stick” in your camera.

3, 4

Access lamp

1 2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

1

Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

2

MS: When recording on the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When recording on the floppy disk.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

3

The image has not been recorded yet at this time. The camera automatically
adjusts the exposure and focus in accordance with the subject and recording
conditions. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF

lock indicator
and the camera is ready for recording.

If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.

stops flashing, then lights up and is followed by beeps,

z

AE/AF lock indicator (green)
flashes t li gh ts up

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Press the shutter button fully down.

4

The shutter clicks. “RECO RDIN G ” appears on the
will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Me mory Stick.” When
“RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, you can start the next
recording.

LCD screen, and the image

RECORDING

RECORDING

For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick”

See page 58.

Notes

• When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may change after the

AE/AF 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/floppydisk/“MemoryStick.”Otherwise, an image data breakdown
mayoccurandthefloppydiskorthe“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 if the flash is required for the recording and the lamp (page 8) is
flashing.

BB

B Recording

B

Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen
(page 49) and pressing

To return to the normal recording mode

Press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] withb/Bon the control button
andthenpressthecenter

To delete the image

1 Select [DELETE] in the Quick Review screen using

and press the center

2 Select [OK] u sing

on the control button.

b

.

z

b/B

.

z

on the control button and press the centerz.

v/V

on the control button

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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 56).
This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk
or the “Memory Stick.”

LCD BACKLIGHT switch

To turn off the LCD backlight

Set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF to save the battery.

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
sharp (page 64).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

Wside:About25cm(97/8inches)
T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches)
To record even closer subjects, see page 64.

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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 3×.

T

W

The T-side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.

Using digital zoom

• The ma ximum zoom magnification is 6×.

• Digital zooming deteriorates the picture q uality. When digital zoom is not

necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 54).

Note

Digital zoom does not work for moving images.

The indicators on the LCD screen during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 97 for a
detailed description of the indicators.

DISPLAY

BB

B Recording

B

Notes

• You cannot turn off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced

operations.

• The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded approximately 10
seconds after you press the shutter button.

Shutter button

Control button

Self-timer lamp

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Select on the LCD screen usingb/B/v/Von the control button and press the

.

z

center
The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the subject is recorded
approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp
flashes until the subject is recorded.

To cancel the self-timer

To cancel the self-timer, pressvon the control button to display the menu bar and

on the control button to clear on the LCD

select and press the center

z

screen.

Recording images with the flash

The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash is automatically
activated when the surroundings are dark. To change the flash mode to other than
AUTO,press (Flash) several times until the desired flash mode indicator appears
on the LCD screen.

(Flash)

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows.
(No indication)

tttt

(No indication)

Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the red-

eye 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
settings (page 54).

Notes

• The recommended shooting distance of the built-in flash is 0.5 to 2.0 m (1 2/3 to 6 2/3 feet)

when [ISO] in the menu is [AUTO].

• Attachinga conversionlens (optional)may block the lightfrom the flash andthe shadow ofthe

lens may be recorded.

• 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.

• 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 are recorded in MPEG format. Your camera does not record sound.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick” in your camera.

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1 2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE.

1

Select the recording media usi ng the MS/FD se lector.

2

MS: When recording on the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When recording on the floppy disk.

Press the shutter button fully down.

3

“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the moving image is recorded on the
floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.”

If you press the shutter button m o m en tarily

The image is recorded for 5 seconds. The recording time can be set to 10 or 15
seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 53).

If you hold the shutter button down

The image is recorded while the shutter button is held d own 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 57).

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B Recording

B

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen, zooming or using the self-timer

See pages 20 to 22.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 97 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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B Playback

"b/B"

Playing back still images

SlidethePOWERswitchdowntoturnonthepowerandinsertafloppydiskora
“Memory Stick” in your camera.

Access lamp

3, 4

2

Control button

1

Set the PLAY/S TILL/M OVIE selector to PLAY.

1

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.

Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.

2

MS: When playing back images in the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk.

Pressvon the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

3

screen.
Select the desired still image with the

4

control button.

Press

v/V/b/B

on the LCD screen, then pressb/B.

"b/B"

: To display the preceding image.

"b

:Todisplaythenextimage.

B"

on the control button to select

60min

640

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT FILE BACK/NEXT

6/8

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select and play back the image withb/Bon the control button.

Notes

•

You might not be able tocorrectly play backimagesrecorded with thiscamera 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 indicators during still image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off th e indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 98 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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Playing back moving images

Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick” in your camera.

Access lamp

3 – 5

2

Control button

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

1

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.

Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.

2

MS: When playing back images in the “Memory Stick.”
FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk.

Pressvon the control button to display the m enu bar on the LCD

3

screen.
Select the desired moving image with the

4

control button.

Moving images are displayed one size smaller
than still images.

v/V/b/B

Press

on the LCD screen, then pressb/B.

"b/B"

: To display the preceding image.

"b

: To display the next image.

B"

on the control button to select

"b/B"

60min

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT

160

FILE BACK/NEXT

6/8

BB

B Playback

B

25

Select theB(playback) button on the

(playback)/

5

LCD screen with

v/V/b/B

button, then press the center

The moving image is played back.
During playback,

(playback)changesto

B

on the control

.

z

X

B
X (pause) button

60min

160

0:05

6/8

(pause).

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

Playback bar

To pause playback

SelectX(pause) on the LCD screen withv/V/b/Bon the control button, then press

.

the center

z

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select the image withb/Bon the control button, and play back the
image by pressing the center

. When you press the centerzduring playback,

z

playback is paused.

LCD screen indicators during moving image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off th e indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 98 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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Viewing images using a
computer

You can view or edit image data recorded with your camera using software installed
in your computer.You c an also attach the image data to e-mail.

Viewingimagesusingafloppydiskdrive

Example: For Windows Me users

Turn on your computer and insert a floppy disk in the floppy disk

1

drive of your compute r.
Open “ My Computer” and double-click “ 3 1/2 Floppy (A:).”

2

Double-click a file to be viewed.

3

See “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 38) for
details.
It is recommended that you copy a moving image file to the hard disk of your
computer before viewing it. If you view the file directly from a floppy disk, the
image may break off.

Viewing images on a computer using the USB cable

This section describes the method for viewing images on a c omputer using the
supplied USB cable.
The USB cableis used to connect the camera to a computer so that operations can
be performed on image files recorded in a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” from the
computer.
In order to use the USB cabl e, a USB driver must be installed in the computer
beforehand.
Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals for your computer and the application
software.

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Viewing images on Macintosh: page 34
Notes on using your computer: page 37

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: MPEG format
—Uncompressedmode still images: TIFF format
—TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image

file.

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•When you copy an image to the camera from your computer, which was modified with

retouching softwa re a n d was converted to another file format, the “F IL E ERROR” message
may appear and you may be unable to open the image.

•Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be

played back.

Communications with your computer (for Windows only)

Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after
recovering from Suspend or Sleep.

•Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are either registered tradem ark s or tradem arks of A pple

Computer , Inc.

•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies. Furthermo re, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in ea ch ca se in this
manual.

•In this manual, the Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as “Windows 2000”, and

W indow s M illennium E dition is referred to as “Windows Me”, an d Windows XP H om e E dition
and Windows X P Professional are referred to as “Windows XP.”

Viewing images on Windows

Recommended computer environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP
Professional
The above OS must 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
Display: Resolution o f 8 0 0× 6 00 dots or higher, High Color (16- bit color, 65 000

colors) or more
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Windows Media Player (recommended) must be installed to play back moving
pictures.

Notes

•If you connect two or more devices that use USB to a single computer or use a hub, operation is

not guaranteed.

•Some USB de v ices may not operate if they are connected to the computer at th e same time as

your camera.

•Operations are no t g u ara ntee d for all the recommended computer enviro nments mentioned

above.

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General procedure for viewing images

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

For Windows XP users

You do not have to install a USB driver. Windows XP recognizes the camera as a
drive as soon as it is connected it to the computer using the USB cable. Begin the
procedurefrom Step 2.

The operation below is explained using Windows Me. The window screen and
operationmethod may be different depending on the type of OS.

Installing the USB driver to the computer (p age 29)

Perform this step only when you view images on your computer for the
first time.

Connecting your camera to your computer using the USB cable
(page 30)

Viewing images on Windows (page 32)

Step 1 Installing the USB driver to the computer

Before connecting your camera to your computer, install the U SB driver to the
computer.The USB driver is included with the application software in the CD-ROM
which is supplied with your camera.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, and Windows Me
users
Do not connect your camera to your computer yet. Be sure to
complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your
camera to the comp ute r. If you connect the USB cable first, you will
be unable to install the USB driver properly.

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not be installed correctly.

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Before operation

If you are using Windows 2000 , log in as an admi nistrator an d then install the US B
driver .

T urn on y our computer and allow Windows to load.

1

Close all applications you are running on your computer.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your

2

computer.

The title screen appears after a moment.

If the title screen does not appear

1 Double-click “My Computer” on the Desktop.
2 Double - click the CD-ROM (“ImageMix er (E:)*” ).

∗

The drive symbol ((E:), etc.) may differ depending on your computer.

Note

Set the display to 800×600 dots or higher and High Color (16-bit color, 65 000 colors) or
more. If it is set to less than 800×600 dots and 256 colors, the installation window does not
appear.

Click “USB Driver” on the screen.

3

The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony USB Driver” window
appears.

Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

4

Eject the CD-ROM from the computer.

5

Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish.”

6

Your computer restarts and you can connect your camera to your computer.

Step 2 Connecting your camera to your computer using the USB

You can connect your c amera to your computer after Windows is loaded.

1

cable

Insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” in your computer and set
the MS/FD selector in accordance with the media you have
inserted.

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Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and turn on your

2

camera.
Use the supplied dedicated USB cable to connect the USB jack

3

(mini-B) on your camera to the USB connecto r on your computer.

Computer

To the USB
connector

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera.
When you c onnect the camera for the first time, the o peration automatically
starts to allow your computer to recognize the camera. Be sure to wait until the
operation finishes.
See “IftheCopyWizardappears” (page 33) if you are using Windows XP.

Cautions

• If you connect your camera to a computer with two or more USB jacks, do not connect

any other USB device excepting a keyboard and/or mouse.

• If you have a desktop computer, use the USB jack on the rear panel of the computer.

USB cable (supplied)

To the USB jack
Push the connector in
as far as it will go.

When you disconnect the USB cable from your computer,
when you remove a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” from the
camera being connected to the computer using the USB
cable, and when you switch the MS/FD selector

For Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP users

Double-click the “Remove hardware” icon displayed at the lower

1

right of the desktop screen.
Click “Sony DSC” and click “Stop. ”

2

Confirm the drive to be removed and click “OK.”

3

Click “OK.”

4

Perform operations such as disconnecting the USB cable.

5

For Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users

Perform only step 5 above.

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Step 3 Viewing images on Windows

You can view the images recorded in your camera while the camera is connected to
your computer.

Open “My Computer” on Windows and double-click the newly

1

recognized drive “Removable Disk” (E:)*.
The folder in a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” is displayed.
If “Removable Disk” is not displayed, see “If the Removable Disk does not
appear” (page 33).

∗ The drive symbol ((E:), etc.) may differ depending on your computer.

Select an image file to be viewed from the folder and double-click

2

the file .

See “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 38) for
further information.

Viewing an image of a floppy disk

Desired file type

E-mail image “E-mail” folder

Other files Image file

Viewinganimageofa“Memory Stick”

Desired file type

Still ima ge “Dcim” folder

Moving image* “Mssony” folder

Clip Motion

image

E-mail image

TIFF image

(uncompressed)

∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you view the file directly from a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick,” the image may break
off.

Doub le-click in this order

t

Double-click in this order

t

t

“Dcim” folder

“Mssony” folder

t

t

Image file

“100msdcf” folder
“

Moml0001

“

100msdcf

“

Imcif100

” foldertImage file*

” foldertImage file

” folder

t

Image file

t

Image file

T o copy the image data to your computer

Open a folder that contains the image data to be copied, and drag and drop the image
data to the “My Documents” (example) folder.

Caution

If you copy an image with the same filename to the same folder in your computer, a
confirmation message for overwriting the original image data will appear. If you
want to delete the originalimage and copy an image you want to drag and drop, click
“Yes.” If you want to keep the original image, click “No” and change the filenameof
the image you want to drag and drop.

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If the Copy Wizard appears (for Windows XP users)

Use the following procedure to copy an image data from your camera to your
computer.

Click “Copy pictures to a folder on my com puter using Microsoft

1

Scanner and Camera Wizard,” andthenclick“OK.”
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to copy an image.

2

Select “My Documents” (example) as the copy destination.
To copy another image, click “Finish”, disconnect the USB cable, and connect it
again. Then, repeat the procedure in the Copy Wizard screen.

If the Removable Disk does not appear

Delete a driver registered unintentionally while your camera is connected to your
computer. See “Step 2 Connecting your camera to your computer using the USB
cable (page 30)” for the connecting method. Perform all steps below to install the
USB driver properly.

Open “Device Manager” on your computer.

1

For Windows 2000 users:

Select “My Computer”
andthenclick“Device Manager.”

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me users:

Select “My Computer”
Manager.”

Check whether a USB driver is already installed.

2

1

Click “Other Devices.”

2

Check for “ Sony DSC” or “ Sony Handycam” with a q uestion mark.

t

“Control Panel”t“System” open “Hardware” tab,

t

“Control Panel”t“System” and click “Device

1

2

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3

If there is a device indicated with a question m ark, delete it.

1 Click “ Sony DSC” or “ Sony Handycam”.
2 Click “Remove.” The “Conf irm Device Removal” scr ee n appears.
3 Click the “ O K ” button.

4

Turn off your camera and disconnect the dedicated USB cable from
the camera and comp u te r.

5

Install the USB driver provided on the supplied CD-ROM.

See “Step 1 Installing the USB driver to the computer (page 29).”

Viewing images on Macintosh

Recommended Computer environment

OS: Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2, Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1)

The above OS must be installed at the factory.

However , note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the

following models .

— iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed and a slot loading type

CD-ROM drive
— iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed
Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) users can use a USB connection only when a
“Memory S tick” is used.

Display : Resolution of 800
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.

Notes

•If you connect two or more devices that use USB to a single computer or use a hub, operation is

not guaranteed.

•Some USB de v ices may not operate if they are connected to the computer at th e same time as

your camera.

•Operations are no t g u ara ntee d for all the recommended computer enviro nments mentioned

above.

×600 dots or higher, 32 000- color m od e or higher

General procedure for viewing images

Step 1

Installing the USB driver to the computer (page 35)

Perform this step only when you view the images on your computer for
the fir s t time.

Step 2

Step 3

Connecting your camera to your computer using the USB cable
(page 36)

Viewing images on Macintosh (page 36)

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For Mac OS 9.1/9.2 Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) users

You do not have to install a USB driver. Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive
as soon as it is connected it to the Macintosh using the USB cable. Begin the
procedure from Step 2.

Step 1 Installing the USB driver to the computer

Before connecting your camera to your computer, install the USB driver to the
computer. The USB drive r is inclu d ed with the applicatio n softw a r e in the CD-ROM
which is supplied with your came ra.
Set the display to 800×600 dots or higher and 32 000-color mode or higher.

Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

1

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your

2

computer.

The CD-RO M window (Pixela ImageMixer) appears.

Double-click the “Setup Menu” icon in the CD-ROM window.

3

The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” appears.

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Click “USB Driver” button (folder button).

4

The folder containing the six Sony USB driver related files opens.

Select the following two files and drag and drop them to the

5

system folder. When the message is displayed, click “OK.”

• Sony USB Driver

• Sony USB Shim
Restart your computer.

6

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Step 2 Connecting your camera to your computer using the USB

cable

See page 30 for the procedure to connect your camera to your computer using the
USB cable.

When you disconnect the USB cable from your computer,
when you remove a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” from the
camera being connected to the computer using the USB
cable, and when you switch the MS/FD selector

Drag and drop the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” icon into the recycle bin and
then perform operations such as disconnecting the USB cable.

For Mac OS X(v10.0) users

Turn off your computer first and then perform operations such as disconnecting the
USB cable.

Step 3 Viewing images on Macintosh

You can view the images recorded in your camera while the camera is connected to
your computer.

For Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) users

Youcanuseonlya“Memory Stick” with a computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/
v10.1). Even if you insert a floppy disk, Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) cannot recognize it.
To use data saved on a floppy disk, copy it to a “Memory Stick” first (page 77).

Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.

1

The fold ers in a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” are displayed.

Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

2

See “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 38) for
further information.

Viewing an image of a floppy disk

Desired file type

E-mail image “E-mail” folder
Other files Image file

Doub le-click in this order

t

Image file

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Viewinganimageofa“Memory Stick”

Desired file type

Still ima ge “Dcim” folder
Moving image* “Mssony” folder
Clip Motion

image
E-mail image

TIFF image
(uncompressed)

∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you view the file directly from a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick,” the imagemay break
off.

“Dcim” folder

“Mssony” folder

Double-click in this order

t

“100msdcf” folder

t

“

t

t

Moml0001

“

100msdcf

“

Imcif100

” foldertImage file*

” foldertImage file

” folder

t

t

Image file

Image file

To copy image data to your computer

Open the folder that contains an image data you want to copy, and drag and drop the
image data to the hard disk icon.
The image file is copied to the h ard disk.

Notes on using your computer

Floppy disk and “Memory Stick”

• Be sure to format a floppy disk and a “Memory Stick”using your camera (page 81).

You cannot format a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” from a computer connected
using the USB cable.

• Use the DOS/V format 2HD type floppy disk. A computer cannot correctly

recognizea floppy disk other than this type.

• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be

played back on your 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” havedifferent filenames. The
meanings of the file names are as follows.

When using floppy disks

stands for any number within the range from 001 to 999.

sss

stands for one of the following characters below.

f

S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size
F: Still image file of mo re than 640×480 size
V: Moving image file recorded at 160×112 size
W:Moving image file recorded at 320×240 size
T: S till image file recorded in TEXT mode
C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode
M:Clip Motion file recorded in MOB ILE mode

For Windows Me 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-M A IL mode image data

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Location File Meaning

3 1/2 Floppy
[A:]

E-MAIL
folder

• The n umerical portions of the following files are the same.

— An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding small-size

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 d isplay files recorded in the TEXT mode or Clip Motion mode are played

back only on this c amera.

MVC-

MVC-

MVC­MVC-

MVC-

MVC-

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

sssf

• Still image file recorded in E-MAIL

mode (page 61)

.411 • INDEX display file

sssf

.MPG • Moving image file

sssf

.GIF • Still image file recorded in

sssf

.THM • Index image file recorded in

sssf

E.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in

sss

Thisfilecanonlybeplayedbackon
your camera.

— TEXT mode (page 62)
— Clip Motion (page 59)

— TEXT mode (page 62)
— Clip Motion (page 59)

E-MAIL mode (page 61)

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When using “Memory Stick”s

ssss

stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is
[D:])

Folder containing still image recorded in
normal mode, TEXT mode image and Clip
Motion imag e da ta

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF
mode image data

Folder containing moving image data

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0

CLP0

CLP0

MBL0

MBL0

TXT0

TXT0

ssss

ssss

ssss

ssss

ssss

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

• Still image file recorded in

— E-MAIL mode (page 61)
— TIFF mode (page 63)

.GIF • Clip Mo tion file recorded in NORMAL

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

ssss

ssss

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE

.THM • Indeximage file of Clip Motion file

.GIF • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

.THM • Indeximage file of still image file

mode (page 59)

recorded in NORMAL mode

mode (page 59)

recorded in MOBILE mode

(page 62)

recorded in TEXT mode

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Folder File Meaning

.JPG • Small-sizeimage file recorded in

.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in

ssss

.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally

E-MAIL mode (page 61)

TIFF mode (page 63)

DSC0

ssss

ssss

Imcif100 DSC0

Moml0001 MOV0

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 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, theimage will not deteriorateeven if the image is compressed
and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors used
to 256 c olors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip
Motion (page 59) or TEXT mode (page 62).

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 63).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records moving
images in the MPEG format during the recording.

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Viewing images using
“ImageMixer”

Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

You can easily view a still image and/or moving image recorded by your camera
using the “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” provided on the CD-ROM
supplied w ith yo ur c amera.
The system requirements of your computer are indicated in the operation manual
supplied with the CD-ROM.

Before operation

If you are using W ind o w s 2000 and Windows XP, log in as an adm inistrator .

T urn on your computer.

1

Close all applications you are running on your computer.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your

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computer.

The title screen appears after a moment.

If the title screen does not appear

1 Double-click “My Computer” on the Desktop.
2 Double - click the CD-ROM (“ImageMix er (E:)*).

∗

The drive symbol ((E:), etc.) may differ depending on your computer.

Select “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” in the title screen.

3

For Windows users

1

Clic k “PIX ELA ImageMixer” and ins t all the softw a r e in
accordance with the instructions displayed on the screen.

After confirming th e in forma t ion in th e “Read me.txt” screen d isplayed at
the end of inst al ling process, close this screen and click “Finish.”

If you are using Windows XP, skip steps 2 to 4 below. Go to
step 4.

2

Click “DirectX” in the title scree n.

The “Microsoft DirectX8.0 Set u p” screen appears .

3

Click “Yes.”

The “DirectX(R) Setup” screen appears.

4

Clic k “Install.”

The installatio n starts. W hen the installatio n finis h es, click “OK” and
restart your computer.

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For Macintosh users

Click the button of the language (such as English) of the version to be installed
in the title screen and then install the software in accordance with the
instructions displayed in the screen.

Remove the CD-ROM from the co mputer.

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To copy image data to your computer using “ImageMixer”

Use the following procedure of “PIXELA ImageMixer” to copy a still image or
moving image data recorded in your camera.
The procedure below is explained using screens d isplayed by Windows. You can
copy the image using a similar procedure for Macintosh also.

For Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) users

Youcanuseonlya“Memory Stick” with a computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/
v10.1). Even if you insert a floppy disk, Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) cannot recognize it.
To use data saved on a floppy disk, copy it to a “Memory Stick” first (page 77).

Cautions

• Sometimes an displayed image may be interrupted when you view it on your computer using

the USB cable.

• The screen display of your camera is not copied to your computer.

If you encounter a trouble

Close “ImageMixer” and restart it to retry.

Prepare your camera and computer.

1

Turn on your computer.

1

Insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” in your computer and

2

set the MS/FD selector in accordance with the media you have
inserted.

Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and turn on your

3

camera.
Connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable.

4

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera.

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Start “ImageMixer” on your computer.

2

For Windows users

Open the nested windows in th e following order: “Start”t“Program”
“Pixela”t“ImageMixer”t“PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

For Macintosh users

Click “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” in the installed folder.
“ImageMixer” starts and the main screen is displayed.

Click the Capture Environment displayed on the left edge of the

3

screen.

The screen for copying an image is displayed.

Select a folder that contains an image to be copied.

4

Click the Import File Mode button displayed on the left of the screen and
selecta folderthatcontains an image to be viewed from the folderlistwindow.
A list of the images stored in the selected folder is displayed in the file
thumbnaillistwindow.
If the image is stored in a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” set in your camera,
select “Removable Disk (E:)*”.

∗ The drive symbol ((E:), etc.) may differ depending on your computer.

Import
File Mode
button

Folder list
window

Thumbnail list
window

Capture
button

Preferences
button

Album list
window

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Click the Preferences button at the top right o f the sc reen.

5

The “Capturing/Recording Preferences” screen appears.

Select a folder in which the copied image is stored.

6

Click “Browse” for “Destination of Captured/Recorded Files” and click “My
Documents” (example) in the “Browse for Folder” screen that is displayed.
Then, click “OK.”
After you finish the setting, click the button at the bottom right of the
screen.

Click an album in the album list window.

7

Select an album in which you want to save a file.

Click to select an image to be copied to your computer.

8

You can select two or more images by c licking the images while holding down
the Control key for Windows(Option key for Macintosh).

Click the Capture button at the upper right of the screen.

9

The ima ge is copied to your computer.
You can also copy the image by dragging and dropping it from the file
thumbnail list window to the album.

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Viewing images using “ImageMixer”

You can use “ImageMixer” to view the image copied to your computer.

Click the Album Environment button in the main screen or

1

imagecopyscreen.

Select an album that contains an image you want to view.
The screen for viewing images appears.

Album
Environment
button

Double-click the image to be viewed.

2

The selected image is displayed.

File Menu
button

To return to the image list display screen

Click the close button displayed on the upper right of the screen.

To print the image

1

Click an image to be printed in the image list display screen.

2

Click the File Menu button and click “Print” on the displayed
menu.

The “Print Layout Settings” screen appears.

3

Set t he layout.

Set the layout you prefer. Normally, click the Print Image Only button under
the screen.

4

Click the print setup button at the lower right of the screen.

The “Print Setup” screen appears. Set the paper size and printing direction and
click “OK.”

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Click the print button at the lower right of the screen.

5

The “Print” screen appears. Click “OK.”
The image is printed.

If the image is not printed

Confirm whether the printer setting is correct.
See the operating instructions supplied with your printer for further information.

Viewing the on-line help of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

You can find detailed information about procedures and functions of “PIXELA
ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony.”

For Windows users

Click the Help button at the upper right of the screen.

1

The “ImageMixer Help” screen appears.

You can access the information you want from the table of

2

contents or click a link displayed in blue characters (site address).

For Macintosh users

Use your web browser to o pen the manual.html filein the folder in which
ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is installed.

To close the on-line help

Click the button for closing the window of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for
Sony”

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for Sony”

ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is a trademark of PIXELA corporation.
Refer to the information web site at: “http://www.imagemixer.com”.

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Advanced operations

Before performing advanced
operations

This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
“Advancedoperations.”

How to use the PLAY/STILL/M OVI E 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
STILL: To record still images
MOVIE: To record moving

images
and Clip Motion images
images

How to use the control button

The control button is used to select the buttons, images and menus displayed on the
LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are
frequentlyusedfor“Advanced operations” are described below.

Select

Set (enter)

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Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen

Press v to display the menu ba r
on the LCD screen.

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

Press V to clear the menu bar
from the LCD screen.

SELECT OK

Menu bar

Note

You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 70).

Selecting items or images on the LCD scree n

MENU BAR OFF

Pressv/V/b/Bon the control

1

button to select the item you
want to set or the image you
want to dis play.

The color of the selected item or the
frame of the selected image
changes from blue to yellow.

Press the centerzon the

2

controlbuttontoenterthe
item.

1

Repeat steps

and2to execute

each function.

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT CLOSE

MENU BAR OFF

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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How to change the menu settings

Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu
itemsdisplayedontheLCDscreenwiththecontrolbutton.

1 – 3

Control button

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

Pressvon the control button to display the menu bar.

1

The menu bar appears as follows according to the position of the PLAY/STILL/
MOVIE selector.

STILL/MOVIE

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT OK

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

PLAY (single mode)

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

PLAY (INDEX mode)

2002 7 4 10:30PMMVC–001F

DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

Select the desired item withv/V/b/Bon the

2

control button, then press the center

The color of the selecteditem changesfrom blue to
yellow, and when youpressthe center
that can be set for its item are displayed.

Note

The displayed items are changed according to the position

z

, the settings

z

.

VIDEO OUT

NTSC

/LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

of the MS/FD selector.

Select the desired setting withv/V/b/Bon the con trol button, then

3

press the center

.

z

To cancel the setup

PressVon the control button repeatedly until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar

1

display in step

. To clear the menu bar, pressVagain.

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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 shows only the
items you c an operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with

(self-timer)

Records with the self-timer (page 21).

.

x

EFFECT

Item Setting Descr iption

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

P. EFFECT SOLARIZE

B&W
SEPIA
NEG.ART
OFF

x

DATE/
TIME

DA Y &
TIME

DA TE
OFF

x

Sets the ima ge special effects (page 69). S TILL

MOVIE

Sets whether to insert the date and time
into the image (page 69).

STILL

FILE

Item-1 Item-2 Setting Description

DISK
TOOL
(When the
MS/FD
selector is
set to FD.)

FORMAT OK Formats a floppy disk (page 81).

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a floppy

DISK
COPY

CANCEL Goes back to the [DISK TOOL]

OK Copies all data stored in a floppy

CANCEL Cancels the disk co py.

Once you format a floppy disk,
all of the data, including
protected i mages are deleted. Be
sure to check for images before
you format a floppy disk.

disk.

disk to another disk (page 79).

item.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

PLAY
STILL
MOVIE

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Item Setting Description

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.)

OK Formats a “Memory Stick.” Once you

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory

SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence

NORMAL Resets the file number that starts from

x

160×120
(NORMAL)

80×72
(MOBILE)

CANCEL Cancels Clip Motion.

MVC-FD100

1280×960

x

1280(3:2)
1024×768
640×480

MVC-FD200

1600×1200

x

1600 (3:2)
1600 (ECM)
1024×768
640×480

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.”

Stick.”

even if the floppy disk or the “Memory
Stick” is changed. Note that file
numbers are not in sequence between a
floppy disk and a “Memory Stick.”

001 or 0001 each time the floppy disk or
the “Memory S tick” is changed.

Sets the image size and number of
frames for creating GIF format
animation (page 59).

Up to 10 frames can be recorded.

Up to 2 frames can be recorded.

Selects the image size when recording
still images.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

PLAY
STILL
MOVIE

STILL
MOVIE

STILL

STILL

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Item Setting Description

IMAGE
SIZE
(When the
MS/FD
selector is
set to MS.)

IMAGE
SIZE

REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in

REC TIME
SET

SLIDE
SHOW
(Only in
PLAY
(single)
mode)

PRINT
MARK

PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental

MVC-FD100

1280 (FINE)

x

1280(3:2) F
1024 (FINE)
640 (FINE)

MVC-FD200

1600 (FINE)

x

1600 (3:2)F
1024 (FINE)
640 (FINE)

320×240
160×112

x

TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white.
E-MAIL Recordsa small-size (320×240) JPEG

NORMAL Records an image using the normal

x

15 sec Selectsthe recording time for moving
10 sec
5sec

x

INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.

REPEAT A slide show can be repeated.(When

START Starts the slide show.
CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings or

ON Marks the still images to be printed

OFF Unmarks the print mark of the still

x

OFF Releases protection of images.

x

Selects the image size when recording
still images.

Selects the MPEG image size when
recordingmovingimages.

additionto the JPEG file when the MS/
FD selector is set to MS.

file in addition to the selected image
size.

recording mode.

images.

3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 m in

x

using the floppy disk, a slide show is up
to approx. 20 minutes.)

ON/OFF

x

execution.

(page 80).

images.

erasure (page 74).

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

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CAMERA

Item Setting Description

ISO 400

DIGITAL
ZOOM

SHARPNESS

WHITE
BALANCE

FLASH
LEVEL

EXPOSURE +2.0EV to

200
100
AUTO

x

ON Uses a digital zoom. STILL

x

OFF Does not use a digital zoom.

+2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

IN DOOR
OUT DOOR
HOLD
AUTO

x

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than

NORMAL Normal setting.

x

LOW M akes the flash level lower than normal.

–2.0EV

Selects the ISO film speed. When
recordingunder dark conditions or
recording a fast-moving subject, use a
high-number setting. To record high­quality images, use a low-number
setting. (You can select this item only
when the PROGRAM AE function is
canceled or spot light-metering mode is
set.)

The indicator appears (except when
the setting is 0).

Sets the white balance (page 68). STILL

normal.

Adjusts the exposure before recording. STILL

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

TOOL

Item Setting Description

FD

COPY
(When the
MS/FD
selector is
set to FD.)

COPY
(When the

MS/FD
selector is
set to MS.)

t

FD Copies the image to a floppy disk. PLAY

t

MS Copies the image to a “Memory Stick.”

FD
CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page 78).

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 78).

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PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

Item Setting Descr iption

RESIZE
(When the
MS/FD
selector is
set to FD.)

RESIZE
(When the

MS/FD
selector is
set to MS.)

MVC-FD100

1280×960
1024×768
640×480
CANCEL

MVC-FD200

1600×1200
1024×768
640×480
CANCEL

MVC-FD100

1280 (FINE)
1024 (FINE)
640 (FINE)
CANCEL

MVC-FD200

1600 (FINE)
1024 (FINE)
640 (FINE)
CANCEL

Changes the recorded image size in
PLAY (single) mode (page 76).

Changes the recorded image size in
PLAY (single) mode (page 76).

SETUP

Item Setting Descr iption

DEMO

VIDEO
OUT

/

LANGUAGE

CLOCK
SET

STBY/ON

x

OFF

NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in E nglish. PLAY

x

— Sets the date and time (page 14). PLAY

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.

mode (e.g., the U.S.A., Japan).

mode (e.g., Europe).

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL
MOVIE

PLAY
STILL
MOVIE

STILL
MOVIE

STILL
MOVIE

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Item Setting Description

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when

x

OFF T urns off the beep/shutter sound.

LCD
BRIGHT

shutter sound is heard when you press
the shutter button.)

you press the control button/shutter
button).

Adjusts the LCD screen brightness
using −/+ on the LCD scr een.

INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode).

DELETE (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

Setting Description

OK Deletes the d isplayed image. PLAY
CANCEL Cancels deletingof the image.

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

(Return) (Only in PLAY (INDEX) mode)

Returns to P LAY (single) mode.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

PLAY
STILL
MOVIE

PLAY
STILL
MOVIE

selector

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Various recording

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Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE)

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL or MOVIE.
Select [FILE] and then

2

[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
Select the desired image size.

3

Still image sizes:

• MVC-FD100
When the MS/FD selector is
set to FD

1280×960: 1.2 mega pixels
1280 (3:2)*
1024×768: 0.8 mega pixels
640×480: 0.35 mega pixels

When the MS/FD selector is
set to MS

1280 (FINE): 1.2 mega pixels
1280 (3:2)*F
1024 (FINE): 0.8 mega pixels
640 (FINE): 0.35 mega pixels

• MVC-FD200
When the MS/FD selector is
set to FD

1600×1200: 2.0 mega pixels
1600 (3:2)*
1600 (ECM)
1024×768: 0.8 mega pixels
640×480: 0.35 mega pixels

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When the MS/FD selector is
set to MS

1600 (FINE): 2 .0 mega pixels
1600 (3:2)*
1024 (FINE): 0 .8 mega pixels
640 (FINE): 0.35 mega pixels

(FINE): The images recorded on
a “Memory Stick” have a higher
picturequality. Thesizeofafile
that can be recorded on a
“Memory Stick” is also larger
than that of a floppy disk.

(ECM): The picture quality is
lower,but more images can be
recorded. If picture quality is
more important than the number
of images to be recorded, select
[1600×1200].

*Your camera will record an

image using a 3:2 ratio so that it
matches the horizontal and
vertical ratio 3:2 of print paper.
Therefore, there will be no
marginwhenthe image is printed
in the print paper. Please note
that the top and bottom of the
recordingrangedisplayedonthe
LCD screen (horizontal and
vertical ratio 4:3) is cut off when
the image is recorded in your
camera.

Moving image sizes:

320×240, 160×112

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The number of images or the time that you can record on a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick” (8 MB)

MVC-FD100

Image size Usage

Number of images to be recorded or time

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

1)

*

1280×960 Printing in post card size Approx. 6 Approx. 12
1280 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 6 Approx. 12
1024×768 Home page, etc. Approx. 10 Approx. 20
640×480 Attaching to e-mail Approx. 30 Approx. 48

2)

320×240*

Viewing on computer Approx. 15 sec.

160×112*2)Attaching to e-mail Approx. 60 sec.

Approx. 80 sec.

(Approx. 15 sec.)*

Approx. 320 sec.

(Approx. 60 sec.)*

MVC-FD200

Image size Usage

Number of images to be recorded or time

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

1)

*

1600×1200 Printing in size A4 Approx.4 Approx. 8
1600 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 4 Approx. 8
1600

(ECM)

Recording a large
number of images

Approx.8 –

1024×768 Home page, etc. Approx. 10 Approx. 20
640×480 Attaching to e-mail Approx. 30 Approx. 48

320×240*

2)

Viewing on computer Approx. 15 sec.

160×112*2)Attaching to e-mail Approx. 60 sec.

*1)When REC MODE is set to NORMAL.

2)

Image size of a moving image.

*

3)

The maximum recording time in continuous recording.

*

Approx. 80 sec.

(15 sec.)*

Approx. 320 sec.

(60 sec.)*

3)

3)

Recording time and number of images to be recorded

The recording time and the number of images to b e recorded may differ from the
above values depending on the recording conditions.

3)

3)

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 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 and you cannot record any more images.

• When the TEXT mode is selected, thenumber of images that can be recorded will be the same

as that of [1600×1200] even if you select [1600 (ECM)] for image size.

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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
smallernumberofpixelsissuitablefor
attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an
image is recorded in the ratio of four to
three to fit the monitor ratio. This camera
canalsorecordtheimageintheratioof
three to two to accommodate the most
common printing paper size. This is the
sameratioastheoneusedinphoto­developing shops.

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 storedinGIFformat,which
is convenient for creating home pages
or attaching images to an e-mail.

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1280×960

1280 (3:2)

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [FILE] and then [CLIP

2

MOTION] from the menu.
Select the desired mode.

3

160×120 (NORMAL)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can
be recorded.
This is suitable for use on home
pages, etc.

80×72 (MO B ILE)

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.

2, 3

BB

B Various recording

B

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Record the image for the first

4

frame.

2/10

6

160

Record the image for the next

5

frame.

Image recording can be repeated
up to the maximum n umber of
recordable frames.
The frame images are
automatically recorded on the
floppy disk or the “Memory Stick”
when you select [FINISH] or after
recordingthe maximum number of
frames.

T o stop Clip Motion creation

Select [RETURN] after step 3.
Note that if you record evenoneframe,
youcannotstopClipMotioncreation.

The number of Clip Motion frames
that you can record on a floppy
disk or a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)

Image size Number of images

Floppy disk

160×120

Approx.7*Approx.

(NORMAL)

80×72

(MOBILE)

∗ When recording 10 frames per Clip

Motion file

∗∗When recording 2 frames per Clip

Motion file

Approx.

54**

“Memory Stick”

40*

Approx.

400**

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.

• ThefilesizeisreducedinMOBILEmode,

so the picture quality deteriorates.

• GIF files not created on this camera may

not be displayed correctly.

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Recording still
images for e-mail
(E-MAIL)

TheE-MAILmoderecordsasmall­size (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

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

2

andthen[E-MAIL]fromthe
menu.

Record the image.

3

The number of images that you
canrecordonafloppydiskora
“Memory Stick” (8 MB) in E-MAIL
mode

MVC-FD100

Image size Number of images

Floppy disk

1280×960 Approx. 5 Approx.

1280 (3:2) Approx. 5 Approx.

1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.

640×480 Approx.22Approx.

2

“Memory Stick”

12

12

20

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MVC-FD200

Image size Number of images

Floppy disk

1600×1200 Approx. 3 Approx. 8
1600 (3:2) Approx. 3 Approx. 8
1600

(ECM)
1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.

640×480 Approx.22Approx.

Approx. 7 –

“Memory Stick”

20

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To return to normal
recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

BB

B Various recording

B

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Recording text
documents (TEXT)

Text is recorded in GIF format to
provide a clear image.

3

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [FILE], [ REC MODE],

2

and then [TEXT] from the
menu.

Record the image.

3

The number of images that you
can record on a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TEXT
mode

MVC-FD100

Image size Number of images*

Floppy disk

1280×960 Minimum7Minimum

1280 (3:2) Minimum8Minimum

1024×768 Minimum11Minimum

640×480 Minimum28Minimum

2

“Memory Stick”

36

40

54

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MVC-FD200

Image size Number of images*

Floppy disk

1600×1200 Minimum4Minimum

1600 (3:2) Minimum5Minimum

1600
(ECM)

1024×768 Minimum11Minimum

640×480 Minimum28Minimum

∗ The maximum number of recordable

images depends on the document
condition, such as the amount of text
portions.

Minimum

“Memory Stick”

24

26

–

4

54

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To return to normal
recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

• If the subject is notevenly illuminated, you

may be unable to record a clear image.

• Writing and reading data take more time

than normal recording.

• When TEXT mode is selected, you cannot

use the PROGRAM AE function.

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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.”

Since this mode records images
without compressing data, the quality
of picture will hardly deteriorate. Use
this mode when you want to print
images with photograph picture
quality.

4

MVC-FD200

Image size Number of images

1600×1200 1
1600 (3:2) 1

To return to normal
recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 3.

Notes

• JPEG images are recorded using the image

size selected in the [IMAGE SIZE] menu
(page 57). Images are automatically
recorded using the image size [1280×960]
unless [1280 (3:2)] is selected for MVC­FD100.
Images are automatically recorded using
the image size [1600×1200] unless [1600
(3:2)] is selected for MVC-FD200.

• Writing data takes more time than in

normal recording.

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Set the M S /FD selector to MS.

2

Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

3

and then [TIFF] from the
menu.

Record the image.

4

The number of images that you
can record on a “Memory Stick”
(8 MB) in TIFF mode

MVC-FD100

2
3

Image size Number of images

1280×960 1
1280 (3:2) 2

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BB

B Various recording

B

Recording images in
macro

Use this mode when you record a small
subject such as flower or insect from
close up.

1
2

Set th e P L AY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL or MOVIE.
Press FOC US repe atedly

2

until the (macro) indicator
appears on the LCD screen.

W ith th e zo o m le ver set to the W
side, you can shoot a subject that is
about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away
from the le ns su rface in macro
mode.

To return to normal
recording mode

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the

and 9 indicators disappear.

Notes

•You cannot record images in macro with

the following PROGRAM AE modes:
—Landscape mode
—Panfocu s mode

•You cannot record images in macro if the

indicator appears.

Setting the distance
to the subject

The focus is automatically adjusted.
This function is useful when you
record a subject b y preset ting the
recording distance in ac cordance with
the distance t o t he s u b je ct or th e auto
focus does not work well.

1
2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL or MOVIE.
Press FOCUS repeatedly

2

until a sharp focus is
achieved.

The manual focus indicator
appears on the LCD screen. Y ou
can select from six focus settings:

(macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m,

7.0 m, and

To reactivate auto focusing

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the

and 9 indicators disappear.

Notes

•Focal point information may not

completely show the correct distance. Use
the information a s a guide.

•Focal point information does not show the

correct distance when attaching the
conversio n lens (optional).

•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 le ver to the W side
until the indicator stops flashing.

•You cannot use this function if you have

selected the Panfoc u s mode in the
PROGRAM AE function.

∞ (infinity).

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Using the PROGRAM
AE function

Spot light-metering mode

Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and
the background, etc. Position the
point you want to record at the spot
light-metering cross hair.

1
2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Press PROGRAM AE

2

repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Twilight mode

Suppresses the blurring of colors
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
withoutlosingthe dark atmosphere
of the surroundings.

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the
twilight mode function.

Landscape mode

Focusesonly on a distantsubjectto
record landscapes, etc.

Panfocusmode

Changes the focus quickly and
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.

LCD screen

Spot light-metering
cross hair

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.

Notes

• You can focus o nly 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

flashinthefollowingmodes:

– Twilight mode
– Twilight plus mode

Landscape mode

–

• You cannot use the P ROGRAM AE

function when the moving or still image of
TEXT mode is recorded.

• The ISO film speed is set to AUTO when a

PROGRAM AE function other than the
spot light-metering mode is set.

BB

B Various recording

B

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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.

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Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL or MOVIE.
Select [CAMERA] and then

2

[EXPOSURE] from the menu.
Select the desired exposure

3

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.

2, 3

Tips

Normally, the camera automatically
adjusts the exposure. If the color of the
image is too dark or bright as shown
below,we recommend that you adjust the
exposure manually. When recording a
backlighted subjector a subject in the
snow,set the exposure toward +, and
when recording a subject with extremely
bright illumination such as a spotlight, set
it toward –.

Set the expos ur e toward +

Set the expos ur e toward –

BB

B Various recording

B

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Adjusting the white
balance (WHITE
BALANCE)

When the white balance mode is set to
AUTO,your camera automatically sets
white balance in accordance with the
recording conditions and adjusts the
balance of all colors in an image. If
you want to fix the recording
conditions or record an image in
specific lighting conditions, you can
set the desired white balance mode.

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

Tips

The image is affected by the lighting
conditions. The image looks blue under
sunlight in the summer, and looks red
under mercury lamps. Human eyes can
resolve these problems. However, the
camera cannot resolve the problem
without making adjustments. Normally,
the camera adjusts automatically, but if
the image appears in strange colors, we
recommend that you change the white
balance mode.

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL or MOVIE.
Select [CAMERA] and then

2

[WHITE BALANCE] from the
menu.

Select the desired white

3

balance setting.

IN DOOR (n)

• Places where the lighting

condition changes quickly

• Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

• Under sodium or mercury lamps

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sunrise/sunset, night
scene, neon signs, or fireworks

HOLD (HOLD)

Retains the adjusted white balance
value

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance
automatically

2, 3

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Recording the date
and time on the still
image (DATE/TI ME )

4

Enjoying picture
effects (PIC T URE
EFFECT)

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL.
Select [EFFECT] and then

2

[DATE/TIME] from the menu.
Select the date and time.

3

DAY & TIME

Superimposes the date, hour, and
minute.

DATE

Superimposes the year, month, and
day.

OFF

Does not superimposes the date
and time.

Record the image.

4

The date and time do not appear on
the LCD screen during shooting.
These appear during playback
only.

Notes

• When [DATE] is selected in step 3,the

date is imposed in the order set by the
CLOCK SET item (page 14).

• The date and time are not imposed onto

Clip Motion images.

2, 3

2002 7 4

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to STILL or MOVIE.
Select [EFFECT] and then

2

[P. EFFECT] from the menu.
Select the desired mode.

3

SOLARIZE

The lightcontrast is clearerandthe
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 u se the picture effect
function.

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] in step 3.

2, 3

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BB

B Various recording

B

Various playback

.

B

Playing back six
images at once
(INDEX)

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY.
Select [INDEX] on the LCD

2

screen.

Six images are displayed at once
(index screen).
Only the firstframe of Clip Motion
filesisdisplayed.

2002 7 4 12:30PMMVC-001F

DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

This shows the po sition 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

:E-mailfile
:Printmark

-

:Protectmark
TEXT: TEXT file
TIFF: TIFF file
CLIP: Clip Motion file
(No mark): Normal recording (no
settings)

To display the next
(previous) index screen

Selectv/Vat the lower-left on the
LCD screen.

Displays the previous index
screen.

Displays the next index screen

T o return to normal playback
(single image)

2

• Select the desired image with the

control button.

• Select (Return).

Note

When viewing an image recordedin Clip
Motion or TEXT mode on the INDEX
screen, theimage may appear differentfrom
the actual image.

70

Enlarging a part of the
still image (Zoom and
trimming)

3

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY.
Display the image to be

2

enlarged.
Zoom in/out the i m age with

3

the zoom lever.

The zoom scaling indicator
appears on the LCD screen.

Press the control button

4

repeatedly to select the
desired portion of the image.

: The image moves downward

v

: The image moves upward

V

: The image moves rightward

b

: The image moves leftward

B

4

Notes

• You cannot trim moving images, still

images recorded in Clip Motion, TEXT
mode, or uncompressed images.

• Zoomscalingisupto5× 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 enlargedimage is recorded as the

newest file.

B Various playback

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

T o record an enlarged image
(trimming)

1

Enlargethe image.

2

Press the shutter button. The image
is recorded at 640×480 size and the
image on the LCD screen returns to
the normal size after recording.

71

Playing back the still
images in order
(SLIDE SHOW)

This function plays back the recorded
still images one after another.
This function is usefulforcheckingthe
recorded images or for presentations,
etc.

To cancel the slide show

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

To skip to the next/previous
image during the slide show

Select\b/
LCD screen.

Note

The interval setting time may vary
depending on the image size.

at the lower-lefton the

B\

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY.
Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE

2

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

continuously in a loop until
[RETURN] is selected (the slide
show stops automatically after
approximately 20 minutes* when
the image is played back from a
floppy disk).

OFF: After all images have been
played back, the slide show ends.

∗ The slide show does not end until all

the images are played back, even if it
takes more than 20 minutes.

2, 3

Select [START].

3

The slide show begins.

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Viewing images on a
TV screen

You can play back the recorded images
by connecting your camera to the TV.
Before connecting your camera, be
sure to turn off the TV, connect the
VIDEO connecting cable, and turn on
the TV.

Set the TV/VIDEO
switch to
“VIDEO”.

To VIDEO
INPUT jack

VIDEO
connecting
cable
(supplied)

T o VIDEO OUT jack

Connect the VIDEO

1

connecting cable to the
VIDEO OUT jack of your
camera and to the VIDEO
INPUT jack of the TV.

Turn on the TV and start

2

playback on your camera.

The playbackimageappearson the
TV screen.

B Various playback

Note

• You cannot use a TV that has an antenna

(aerial) connectoronly.

• When viewinga still image on the TV,the

black band may appear around the image.

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Editing

B

Preventing accidental
erasure (PROTECT)

This function is used to prevent any
valuable images that you have
recorded from being erased
accidentally.

-

(protect) indicator appears on

The
protected images.

Note:

If you format a floppy disk or a “Memory
Stick”,all images are erasedeven whenthey
are protected.

1

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the image to be
protected.

2, 3

Select [FILE], [ PROTECT],

2

and then [ALL] or [SELECT]
from the menu.

When you select [ALL]

3

Select [ON].
Alltheimages in the floppydisk or
the “Memory S tick” are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to be
protected with the control button,
then select[ENTER]. The selected
images are protected.

0001-0006/0040

SELECT OK

ENTERPROTECT CANCEL

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 2,select
[OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in
step 2, select the images to be
unprotected with the control button,
then select [ENTER].

Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

2

and then [ON] from the menu.

The displayed image is protected

-

and the

indicator appears.

To release protection

Select [OFF] in step 2.

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the INDEX screen.

74

Deleting images
(DELETE)

You can delete the images that are no
longer required.
Protectedimagescannotbe deleted.

1

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
displaythe image to be
deleted.

Select [DELETE]and then

2

[OK] from the menu.

The image is deleted.

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
displaythe INDEX screen.

2, 3

When you select [ALL]

3

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.

0001-0006/0040

SELECT OK

ENTERDELETE 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 digitsas
thefilenameoftheimagetobedeleted,
these files are also deleted at the same time.

BB

B Editing

B

Select [DELETE]and then

2

[ALL] or [SELECT] from the
menu.

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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
E-mail. The original image is retained
even after resizing. The resized image
is recorded as the newest file.

1

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

1

selector to PLAY, then
display the image of which
youwanttochangethesize.

Select [TOOL] and then

2

[RESIZE] from the menu.
Select the desired size.

3

• MVC-FD100:

When the MS/FD selector is
set to FD

1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480

When the MS/FD selector is
set to MS

1280 (FINE), 1024 (FINE),
640 (FINE)

• MVC-FD200:

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.

2, 3

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

Notes

• You cannot change the size of images

recordedin 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.

• If you resize the recorded still image, the

space remaining on a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick” will decrease.

• You may not be able to resize a recorded

still image if there is insufficient space
remaining on a floppy disk or a “Memory
Stick.”

• Yo u cannot resize the recorded still image

to an image size of 3:2.

• If you resizea 3:2 size recorded still image

to another size, a black band will be
displayed aboveand below the resized
image.

• Yo u cannot resize the recorded still image

in the index screen.

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Copying images
(COPY)

Copies images to another floppy disk
or “Memory Stick.”

In single mode

1

2

5
3, 4

Select the media using the

1

MS/FD selector.
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

2

selector to PLAY, then
displaythe image to be
copied.

Select [TOOL], and then

3

[COPY] from the menu.

Select the media that the

4

image will be copied on to .

• When the MS/FD selector is
set to FD.

FD

t

FD

Copies to the floppy disk

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

t

FD], the camera

[MS
automatically starts copying if the
floppy disk and “Memory Stick”
are inserted.

Insert or change the floppy

5

disk or the “Memory Stick”
following the messages on
the LCD screen.

“RECORDING” appears. When
copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].

t

MS] or

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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BB

B Editing

B

In INDEX mode

2

Select the media using the

1

MS/FD selector.
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

2

selector to PLAY, then
display the INDEX screen.

Select [TOOL], and then

3

[COPY] from the menu.
Select the media that the

4

image will be copied on to .

• When the MS/FD selector is
set to FD.

FD

t

FD

Copies to the floppy disk

MS

t

FD

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

• When the MS/FD selector is
set to MS.

MS

t

MS

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

MS

FD

t

Copies to the floppy disk

1
6
3, 4, 5

When you select [ALL]*

5

Select [OK].

∗ [ALL]canbeselectedonlywhen

selecting [FD
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.

Insert or change the floppy

6

disk or the “Memory Stick”
following the messages on
the LCD screen.

“RECORDING” appears.When
copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].

t FD]or[FDt

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
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.

t

FD], if the

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To cancel copying partway

Select [CANCEL].

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 imagesto copyandtry
again.

• If you eject and insert the floppy disk or

the “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 thefloppy disk that has been

formatted by this camera to carry out
DISK COPY (page 81).

1, 4
3

1
2

Set the MS/FD selector to FD,

1

then insert the floppy disk to
be copied.

Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL],

2

[DISK COPY], and then [OK]
from the menu.

“DISK ACCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE FLOPPY

3

DISK” is displayed, eject the
floppy disk.

“INSERT FLOPPY DISK”
appears.

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BB

B Editing

B

Insert another floppy disk.

4

“RECORDING” appears. When
copying is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].

T o continue copying to other
floppy disks

After“COMPLETE” appears in step 4,
select [CONTINUE] andrepeatsteps 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

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to PLAY and di splay
theimageyouwanttoprint.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

2

and then [ON] from the menu.

The (print)mark is marked on
the displayed image.

To unmark the print mark

Select [OFF] in step 2.

2, 3, 4

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In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/M OVIE

1

selector to PLAY, t hen
display the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

2

and then [SELECT] from the
menu.

Selecttheimagestobe

3

marked with the control
button.

Select [ENTER].

4

The marks on the selected
images change from green to
white.

0001-0006/0100

SELECT OK

ENTERPRINT MARK CANCEL

To unmark selected print
marks

Select the images to be unmarked in
step 3 with the control button,then
select [ENTER].

T o unmark all the print
marks

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK ],
[ALL],andthen[OFF] from the menu.
The marks on all images are
removed.

T o 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 a
“Memory Stick,” alldatastoredonthe
floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” will
be deleted. Check the contents of the
floppy disk or the “Memory Stick”
before formatting.

Note

Even if images are protected, these images
will be deleted.

1
2
3

Select the floppy disk or the

1

“Memory Stick” using the
MS/FD selector.

Insert only the floppy disk or

2

the “Memory Stick” you want
to format.

Be sure to insert only the media
you want to format.

Select [FILE] from the menu.

3

• 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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B Editing

B

To cancel formatting

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

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Notes

• Format the floppy disk or the
“Memory Stick” only using this
camera. You cannot format the
floppy disk or the “Memory Stick”
using a compu ter via the U S B cab le.

•When you format, be sure to use a fully

charged battery pack or the AC power
adaptor as the pow er source.

As an external drive

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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 th e USB drive r to the compute r
beforehand (pages 29, 35 ).

Example:
For Windows 98, Windows
98SE, Windows 2000,
Windows Me and Windows
XP Users

Select the drive type using

1

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.

Open “My Computer” on

4

Window s an d ch ec k th e icon
“Removable Disk,” then use
the camera as an external
drive.

Note

•When using Windows 2000, W indows Me,

or Windows XP, see also page 31.

•The drive symbol ((D:), etc.) may differ

depending on your computer.

•If you are using Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1),

you can use only a “Memory Stick” with a
computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/
v10.1). Even if you insert a floppy disk,
Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) cannot recognize
it. To use data saved on a floppy disk,
copy it to a “Memory Stick” first
(page77).

Connect the AC power

2

adaptor and turn on the
camera.

Connect the camera to the

3

computer using the supplied
USB cable.

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Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with a
cleaning cloth (optional) or an LCD
cleaning kit (optional) 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 erasureofdisk
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.

• Avoidgetting 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
recordedand/ordisplayed 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 temperaturesof 0°Cto
40°C(32°Fto104°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 air-

conditioned 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
conditionsat the new location over a
period of time (about an hour).

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If moisture condensation occurs

Immediately ejectthe floppydisk,then
turn off the camera and wait about an
hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Note that if you attempt to record with
moistureremaininginside the lens,you
will be unable to record clear images.

On AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet

(wall socket) 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 th e cord
(mains lead) and may cause fire or
electrical shock.

• Preventme tallic objects from coming

into contact with the metal parts of
the connectingsection. 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 n ot 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
to retain the date/time and various
settings, 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 one month 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 o ff for
more than 24 hours.

If any problem occurs, unplug your
camera and contact your nearest Sony
dealer.

On “Memory Stick”s

“Memory Stick” is a n ew 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” canalsobeusedforexternal
data storage.

There are two types of “Memory
Stick”s: general “Memory Stick”sand
“MagicGate Memory Stick”sthatare
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.

∗ MagicGate is copyright protection

technology that uses encryption
technology.

Notes

• It is recommended that you make a backup

copy of your important data.

• 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 whilereading 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.

• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”sin

locations that are:
—Extremely hot such as in a car parked in

the sun or under the scorching sun.
—Under direct sunlight.
—Very humid or subject to corrosive

gases.

“Memory Stick”,,“MagicGate
Memory Stick” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“MagicGate” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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
VAC,50/60Hz.Use a commercially

available AC plug adaptor [a],if

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necessary, dependingon the design of
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

AC-L10A/L10B

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
connectingcable.
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,Colombia,
Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Czech Republic, Denmark,Finland,
Germany, Holland, Hong Kong,
Hungary, Italy,Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,
Monaco, Russia, 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 adaptor/charger (optional).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates power consumption
according to the operating conditions
of your camera and displays the
remaining battery time in minutes. If
you use the AC adaptor/charger
(optional), it will calculate and display
the operation time and charging
completion time also.

Charging the battery pack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack

before you start using your camera.

• We recommendcharging the battery

pack in an ambient temperatureof

between 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°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

fromtheDCINjackonyourcamera

or remove the battery pack.

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Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance d ecreases 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

closetoyourbodytowarmitup,
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).

• BecertaintoturnthePOWERswitch

to off when not taking shots or
playing back on your camera.

• Procure spare batteries that can last

two or th ree times longer than the
expected recording time. Also,make
a trial recording before you record
the actual images.

• Do not expose the battery pack to

water. The battery pack is not water­resistant.

Remaining b attery 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 againsothatthein dication
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 b attery time
indication as the approximate
shooting time.

E

• The

How to store the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not used for a

• Tousethebatterypackuponyour

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery

• The battery life varies according to

mark indicating there is little
remaining battery time sometimes
flashes dependingon the operating
conditions or ambient temperature
and environment even if the
remaining battery time is 5 to 10
minutes.

long time, do the following
procedure once per year to maintain
proper function.

1. Fully charge the battery.

2. Discharge on your camera.

3. Remove the battery from your
camera and store it in a dry, cool
place.

camera, leave the POWER switch to
on in PLAY mode until the power
goes off without a floppy disk or a
“Memory Stick” inserted.

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.

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:

appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working
(page 95).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your camera does not
work.

Your camera cannot
record images.

The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in macro recording mode when

The resizing function does
not work.

• 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

ConnectitsecurelytotheDCINjackanda wall
outlet (wall socket) (pages 10, 13).

• The malfunction occurs inside the camera.

t

Turn off the power, and turn on after one
minute, then check that the camera works
properly.

• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to PLAY.

t

Set it to STILL or MOVIE (pages 18, 23).

• 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(page16).

• 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 recordingposition.

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 64).

t

Move the zoom lever to the W side.

• Youcannot resize moving images, text images, Clip

Motion images, and uncompressed images.

ss:ss)

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

You cannot display a print
mark.

The picture is noisy. • Yourcamerais placed near a TV or other

The picture is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source

The flash does not work. • The flash is set to .

The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.

Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.

The zoom does not work. • PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

Digital zoom does not
work.

The image is in
monochrome.

The image cannot be
played back on a
computer.

• You cannot display print marks on moving images,

text images and Clip Motion images.

equipment that uses strong magnets.

t

Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

behind the subject.

t

Adjust the exposure (page 67).

• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.

t

Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
(page 20).

t

Set the flash to (no indication), , or
(page 22).

• 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 (pages 22, 65).

• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to

MOVIE.

t

Set it to STI LL.

• 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.

t

Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 65).

• You cannot use digital zoom when recording

moving pictures.

• Digital zoom is set to [OFF].

t

Set digital zoom to [ON] at the menu.

• You shot the image in TEXT mode.

t

Cancel the TEXT mode (page 62).

• The picture effect is set to B&W.

t

Cancel the B&W mode (page 69).

t

Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The moving image breaks
off when you play back an
image on a computer.

Your camera cannotdelete
an image.

The power turns off
suddenly.

The image does not
appear on the TV screen.

The slide show function
stops automatically.

You canno t use the
PROGRAM AE function.

The macro function does
not work.

• You are playing back the file from the floppy disk

or the “Memory Stick.”

t

Copy the file to the hard disk of the computer
andthenplaybackthefilefromtheharddisk
(page 32).

• The image is protected.

t

Cancel the protection (page 74).

• With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIEselector 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

Change the setting (page 55).

• The slide show function stops after about

20 minutes when using a floppy disk.

t

Tocontinue the slide show, select [START]
again (page 72).

• Your camera is set to TEXT mode or the PLAY/

STILL/MOVIE selector is set to MOVIE.

t

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selectortoSTILL
and change the setting (pages 53, 54).

• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

t

Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 65).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your computer does not
recognize your camera.

• The battery level is low.

t

Use the AC power adaptor (page 13).

• The camera is turned off.

t

Turnon 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
displayedontheLCDscreen(page30).

• 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 29).

• For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows
2000andWindowsMeusers

Since the camera is connected to a computer using
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 on page 33.

Additional information

Battery packs

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The battery pack cannot
be charged.

The battery life is short. • You are recording/playing back images under

• The power of the camera is turned on.

t

Turn off the power of the camera (page 10).

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 Cause and/or Solution

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
levelis sufficient.

The POWER ON/OFF
(CHG) lamp flashes when
charging a battery pack.

The POWER ON/OFF
(CHG) lampdoesnot light
up when charging a
battery pack.

• 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
(page 9).

• The battery level is too low.

t

Install the fully charged battery pack (pages 9,

10).

• A deviation has occurred in the remainingbattery

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 p ower cord firmly to a wall outlet
(wall socket) (page 10).

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

t

Install it properly (page 9).

• Charging of the battery p ack is complete.

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Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions
in the following list.

Message Meaning

DRIVEERROR Thereistroublewiththediskdrive.
SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again.
NO DISK No disk is inserted.
NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory S tick” is inserted.
FORMAT ERROR • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS

formatted (512 bytes

• Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”

• The Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory

Stick is inserted.

MEMORYSTICK ERROR The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

used with your camera, or the “Memory
Stick” is damaged or not inserted
correctly.

DISKPROTECT Thetabonthediskissettothe

unrecordable position.

MEMORYSTICK LOCKED The write-protect switch on the

“Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK

position.
DISK FULL The disk is full.
NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

not sufficient to record images.
NO FILE No image is recorded in a floppy disk or

a “Memory Stick.”
FILE ERROR Trouble has occurred during playback.
FILE PROTECT The image is protected.
DISK ERROR A 2DD floppy disk is inserted, or there is

trouble with the disk.
DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already

exists.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The remaining capacity of the floppy

disk or the “Memory Stick” is not

enough to copy the image.

×

18 sectors).

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Message Meaning

IMAGE SIZE OVER Youtried to play back images with an

INVALID OPERAT ION You are playing back a file that was

for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM”

-

image size larger than the maximum
playback size of this camera.

created on equipment other than your
camera.

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 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
state of the camera.

Code Cause and/or Corrective Action

C:32:

ss

C:13:

ss

E:61:

ss

E:91:

ss

If you are un able to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a
few times when C:
authorized Sony service facility.

) will differ depending on the

ss

ss:ss

is indicated, contact your Sony dealer or local

Self-diagnosis display

• C:

ss:ss

You can correct the problem by
yourself.

• E:

ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

• There is trouble with the disk drive.

t

Turnthe power off and on again.

• An unformatted floppy disk or

“Memory Stick” is inserted.

t

Format the floppy disk or the
“Memory Stick.” (page 8 1)

• A floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” not

compatible with this camera is inserted.

t

Change the floppy disk or the
“Memory Stick.” (pages 16, 17)

• 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)

Additional information

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Specifications

System

Image device

6.64 mm (1/2.7type)
Color CCD

Effective pixels number
of camera

MVC-FD100:
Approx. 1 228 000 pixels
MVC-FD200:
Approx. 1 976 000 pixels

Lens

3× zoom lens
f = 6.4 – 19.2 mm (9/32 –
25/32 inches)
(41 – 123 mm
(1 5/8 – 4 7/8 inches) when
converted into a 35 mm still
camera)
F = 3.8 – 3.9

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor,
Hold

Data system

Movie: MPEG
Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT
mode, Clip Motion), TIFF
MPEG

Recording medium

Floppy disk:

3.5-inch2HD MS-DOS
format (1.44 MB)
“Memory Stick”

Flash

Recommended recording
distance (ISO set to AUTO):

0.5 m to 2.0 m (1 2/3 feet to
6 2/3 feet)

Input and Output
connector

VIDEO OUT

Minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
unbalanced, sync negative

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

LCD panel

6.2cm(2.5type)
TFT (Thin Film Transistor
activematrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220)dots

General

Application

Sony battery pack NP-F330
(supplied)/F550 (Optional)

Power requirements

7.2 V

Power consumption
(During shooting and
LCD backlight is on)

MVC-FD100: 3.5 W
MVC-FD200: 3.6 W

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°Cto+60°C(–4°Fto
+140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

142 × 104 × 77 mm (5 1/2 ×
4 × 3 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

645g(1lb7oz)
(including NP-F330 battery
pack, floppy disk and lens
cap, etc.)

AC-L10A/L10B
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°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)

Storage temperature

−20°Cto+60°C(−4°Fto
+140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

125×39×62 mm (5×19/16×
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°Cto40°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
AC power adaptor (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)
USB cable (1)
NP-F330 battery pack (1)
VIDEO connecting cable (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Lens cap (1)
Lens cap strap (1)
CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB
Driver) (1)
Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifications
are subject to change
without notice.

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LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

Sharpness indicator

A

Focus mode indicator/Macro

B

indicator
Battery remai n ing indicator

C

Flash level indicator/Flash

D

mode indicator
PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom

E

indicator
White balance indicator

F

DATE/TIME indicator

G

Picture effect indicator

H

ISO film speed indicator

I

EV level indicator

J

AE/AF lock indicator

K

Recording mode/Clip Motion

L

indicator
Image size indicator

M

Number of recorded images

N

12

0min

+1.0

EV

DATE

SOLARIZE

ISO100

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT

OK

3:2

10

1024

REC 0:03

5s

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

Remaining disk capacity/

O

Remaining memory capacity
indicator

: Floppy disk
: “Memory Stick”

Recording time indicator

P

Self-diagnosis function

Q

indicator/Recording time
indicator

Self-timer indicator

R

Spot ligh t-metering indicator

S

Menu bar and guide menu

T

They appear by pressing
control button and disappear by

.

pressing

V

v

qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;

Additional information

on the

97

The indicators during still image playback

120min

1024

11/12

1
2
3
4
5

Protectindicator/Zoomscaling

A

indicator
Print mark indicator

B

Recording mode/Clip Motion

C

indicator
Image size indicator

D

File name*

E

Remaining disk capacity/

F

Remaining memory capacity
indicator

MVC-011F

12:00AM2002 7 4

: Floppy disk
: “Memory Stick”

Number of stored images on a

G

floppy disk or a “Memory
Stick”

Image number

H

Recordingdate of the playback

I

image*

∗ When the menu bar is displayed, this

indicator disappears from the screen.

The indicators during moving image playback

1

120min

160

6/8

0:10

2
3
4

DELETE

5

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

6
7
8
9

6
7
8
9
0

Moving image file indicator

A

Image size indicator

B

Playback button/pause button

C

is displayed during stop, and

B

during playback.

Image searching buttons

D

Menu bar and guide menu

E

98

X

Remaining disk capacity/

F

Remaining mem ory capacity
indicator

: Floppy disk
: “Memory Stick”

Counter

G

Image number/number of

H

stored images on a floppy disk
or a “Memory Stick”

Playback image

I

Playback bar

J

Index

A

AC power adaptor.....10,13

Adjusting brightness

Image...........................67

LCD screen..................20

Auto power-off function..11

B

Battery pack

Charging......................10

Installing........................9

Remaining time...........10

Usable time..................11

BEEP................................56

C

Charging ..........................10

Cleaning...........................83

Clip Motion......................59

CLOCK SET....................14

Control button..................48

COPY...............................77

D

DELETE..........................75

DEMO..............................55

DIGITAL ZOOM .....21

DISK COPY ....................79

DISK TOOL ....................51

DPOF...............................80

E

Editing

COPY..........................77

DELETE......................75

PROTECT...................74

E-MAIL...........................61

EXPOSURE.....................67

F

FILE NUMBER...............52

FLASH LEVEL...............54

Floppy disk

Copying.......................79

Format.........................81

Inserting.......................16

Number of recordable

images

............58

62,63

Usable type..................16

FORMAT.........................81

Full charge.......................10

G

GIF............. 27,41,59,62

,

,60,61,

I

Image

Copying.......................77

Deleting.......................75

File name.....................38

Print mark....................80

Protect .........................74

Size..............................57

INDEX screen..................70

Indicators on the LCD

screen...........................97

“InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack........................9

ISO film speed..........54

J

JPEG................. 18,27,41

M

Macro recording...............64

Manual focusing..............64

“Memory Stick”

Copying.......................77

Format.........................81

Inserting.......................17

Number of recordable

images

............58

62,63

Menu................................50

54

MOBILE mode................59

Moisture condensation.....83

Moving image

Playback......................25

Recording....................23

MPEG.......................23

N

Number of recordable

images

Battery pack ................11

Clip Motion.................60

E-mail mode................61

Image size....................58

TEXT mode.................62

TIFF mode...................63

P

PICTURE EFFECT.........69

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector........................48

Playing back

INDEX screen.............70

Moving images............25

Slide show...................72

Still images..................24

Viewing images on a TV

screen..................73

Viewing images using

a computer..........27

,
,

,60,61,

,

Power source

AC power adaptor .......13

Battery pack...................9

PRINT MARK.................80

PROGRAM AE ...............65

PROTECT........................74

R

REC MODE.....................53

Recording

Clip Motion.................59

E-mail mode................61

86
65

In macro.......................64

Moving image .............23

Still image...................18

TEXT mode.................62

TIFF mode...................63

With flash....................22

RESIZE............................76

S

Self timer .........................21

Self-diagnosis display......95

Setting the date and time..14

SHARPNESS...................54

Single display...................70

SLIDE SHOW .................72

Still image

Playback......................24

Recording....................18

T

TEXT mode .....................62

TIFF.................................63

U

27

USB..................................27

Using flash.......................22

Using your camera

abroad..........................85

V

Viewing images using

a computer..................27

W

Warning messages...........93

WHITE BALANCE.........68

Z

Zoom................................20

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