Sony MVC-FD100, MVC-FD200 Operating Instruction

3-073-074-11(2)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ________________________ Serial No. ________________________

MVC-FD100/FD200

WARNING

Toprevent fire or shock hazard, 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 electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanyingthe 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: 680 Kinderkamack

Road,Oradell,NJ, 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 Thisdevice complieswith Part 15of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-FD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road,Oradell,NJ, 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 Thisdevice complieswith Part 15of the FCC

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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 t oll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution:Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

CAUTION

TOPREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHEROUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLYINSERTED 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 and 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 cover, be sure to attachthe 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 Class B.)

Attentionfor the Customers 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.

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 record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

The recordedimages cannot be compensated if recording or playback cannot be performed due to a trouble of your camera or recording medium.

Notes on image data compatibility of the “Memory Stick”

• This camera conformswith the Design rule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Youcannot play back on your camera 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 on copyright

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

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the floppy disks or 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 camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 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.

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 5 9 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 62 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 63

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

Preventingaccidental erasure

(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

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4

Getting started

9 0

Self-timer lamp (21)

Flash (22)

Shutter button (18, 23)

Zoom lever (20)

Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

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

Lens

Lens cap (supplied)

VIDEO OUT jack (73)

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

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qh qj qk ql

Attaching the shoulder strap

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wk wl

Photocell window for LCD

screen

The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight.

LCD screen

PLAY/STILL/MOVIEselector

(48) LCD BACKLIGHT switch (20)

(Flash) button/

(Flash) lamp (22)

FOCUS button (64)

PROGRAM AE button (65)

DISPLAY button (21)

Control button (48)

Hooks for strap

POWER ON/OFF (CHG)

(Charge) lamp (10)

Access lamp (18, 19)

DISK EJECT lever (16)

POWER switch (14)

Floppy disk slot (16)

“Memory Stick” cover/

“Memory Stick” slot (17)

USB cover/USB jack (29)

Battery cover (9)

MS /FD (“Memory Stick”/floppy

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 2 3

Battery eject lever

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

Pressand hold the batteryeject leverand then insert the batterypack with the mark facing toward the battery compartment.

Close the battery cover.

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.

Getting started

Battery eject lever

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor

Battery pack

Insert the battery pack into your camera.

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

IN jack of your camera with the Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptorand

then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

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

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

mark facing up.

Power cord (mains lead)

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 c an still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accuratedependingon 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).

NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional) battery pack

When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operatingtime becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to p revent wearing d own the battery pack. To u se the camera again,slidethePOWERswitchdowntoturnonthecameraagain.

Note on the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp during charging

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp may flash:

• When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not light up:

• When the battery pack is n ot installed properly.

Charging time

Battery pa c k Full charge (min.)

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

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C(77°F).

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

Getting started

STILL mode r ecording/playback when using floppy disks

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Continuous recording*

Continuous playback**

Battery li fe

(min.)

Approx. 70 Approx. 750 Approx. 150 Approx. 1600

Approx. 80 Approx. 2200 Approx. 170 Approx. 4800

Number of

images

Battery l ife

(min.)

Number of

images

STILL mode recording/playback when using “Memory Stick”s

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Continuous recording*

Continuous playback**

Battery lif e

(min.)

Approx. 80 Approx. 1600 Approx. 170 Approx. 3400

Approx. 100 Approx. 3000 Approx. 230 Approx. 6900

Number of

images

Battery li fe

(min.)

Number of

images

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back at a temperature of 25°C(77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, 640×480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode.

∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals when using a floppy disk, or at about 3-second intervals

when using a “Memory Stick”

∗∗Playing back single images continuously at about 2-second intervals

MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery l ife (min. ) Battery life (m in .)

Continuousrecording Approx. 85 Approx. 180

MOVIE mode recording when using “Memory Stick”s

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery l ife (min. ) Battery life (m in .)

Continuousrecording Approx. 90 Approx. 190

Approximate time that can be recorded at a temperature of 25°C(77°F) and 160×112 image size with a fully charged battery pack.

Notes

• The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using

the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom.

• The capacity of the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are as a

guide when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.”

• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the

battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a

malfunction.

• Do not use the DC plug of the AC power adapter in a dirty state. Wipe off any dirt with a dry

cotton wool bud. Using the DC plug in a dirty state may prevent correct charging.

Using the AC power adaptor

Getting started

To DC IN jack

AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

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

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

then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

Using your camera abroad

For details, see 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 p lug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

mark facing up.

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

2 – 8

Control button

Press and hold the green button and slide the POWER switch in the

directionofthearrowtoturnonpower.

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

Pressvon the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT OK

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

Select [SETUP] withBon the control button,

then press the center

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

center

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

2002 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT

CAMERA

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

ENTER

CANCEL

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

itemyouwanttosetwith

on the control

b/B

button.

The item to be set is indicated with

Set the numeric value withv/Von the

control button, then press the center

v/V

enter it.

After entering the number, item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step

moves to the next

v/V

time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [ENTER] withBon the control button,

then press t he center

at the desired

moment to begin clock movement.

The date a nd time are entered.

,setthe

CLOCK SET

2002 : 1 1 12 00AM//

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2002 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

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

ENTER

CANCEL

Y/M/D M/D/Y

D/M/Y ENTER

CANCEL

Getting started

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

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

ENTER

CANCEL

T o cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] withv/V/b/Bon the control button, then press the centerz.

Inserting a floppy disk

EJECT lock

Check that the wr ite protect tab is set to the recordable position for

recording.

Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.

Usable floppy disks

• Size: 3.5-inch

• Type: 2H D (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 setting of 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

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

See page 85 for details about “Memory Stick”.

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“Memory Stick” cover

Open the “Memory Stick” cover.

Insert the “Memory Stick.”

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

Close the “Memory Stick” cover.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

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

Notes

• Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it 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”

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

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.

Select the recording media u sing the MS/FD selector.

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

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The image has not been recorded yet at this time. Th e 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,

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

Press the shutter button fully down.

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

LCD screen, and the image

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/“Memory Stick.” 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.

B Recording

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] using

on the control button.

b/B

on the control button and press the centerz.

v/V

on the control button

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 OF F 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 th e 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.

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×.

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

Using digital zoom

• The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.

• Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. 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/offthe indicators on the LCD screen.See page 97 for a detailed description of the indicators.

DISPLAY

B Recording

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

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

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-timerlamp 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 c ontrol button to clear on the LCD

select and press the center

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 conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flashand the shadowof the

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.

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.

1 2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE.

Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

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

Press the shutter button fully down.

“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 momentarily

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 down for up to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to [320×240], the maximum recordingtime is 15 seconds (page 57).

B Recording

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/offthe indicators on the LCD screen. These indicators are not recorded. See page 97 for a detailed description of the indicators.

B Playback

"b/B"

Playing back still images

SlidethePOWERswitchdowntoturnonthepowerandinsertafloppydiskora “Memory Stick” in your camera.

Access lamp

3, 4

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

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

Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.

MS: W h en 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

screen. Select the desired still image with the

control button.

Press

v/V/b/B

on the LCD screen, then pressb/B.

"b/B"

: To display the preceding image.

:Todisplaythenextimage.

on the control button to select

60min

640

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT FILEBACK/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

•

Youmight not be able to correctlyplay back imagesrecorded with this camera on other equipment.

• You may not be able to play back images whose image sizes are larger than the maximum

image size that can be used with this camera for recording.

LCD screen indicators during still image playback

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

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

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

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

Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.

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

Pressvon the control button to display the menu b ar on the LCD

screen. Select the desired moving image with the

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.

: To display the next image.

on the control button to select

"b/B"

60min

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT

160

FILE BACK/NEXT

6/8

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Select theB(playback) button on the

(playback)/

LCD screen with

v/V/b/B

button, then p ress the center

The moving image is played back. During playback,

(playback)changes to

on the control

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

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,

playback is paused.

LCD screen indicators during moving image playback

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

Viewing images using a computer

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

Viewingimagesusingafloppydiskdrive

Example: For Windows Me users

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

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

Double-click a file to be viewed.

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 v iewing images on a computer 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 cable, a USB driver must be installed in the computer beforehand. Be sure to also refer to the o peration manuals for your c omputer and the application software.

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Viewingimages on Windows: page 28 Viewing images o n Macintosh: page 34 Notes on using your com puter: 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.

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

retouching software and was converted to another file format, the “FILE 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 trademarks or trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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

their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” arenotmentionedineachcaseinthis manual.

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

WindowsMillennium Edition is referred to as “Windows Me”, and WindowsXP Home Edition and Windows XP 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 TheaboveOSmustbeinstalledatthefactory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems

described above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. 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 devices may not operate if they are connected to the computer at the same time as

your camera.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned

above.

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 (page 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 USB 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 com puter. If you c onnect the USB cable first, you will be unable to install the USB driver properly.

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See “If the Removable Disk does not appear” (page 33) for corrective measures if the USB cable was connected before installing the driver and the driver software could not be installed correctly.

Before operation

If you are using Windows 2000, log in as an administrator and then install the USB driver.

Turn on your com puter and allow Windows to load.

Close all applications you are running on your computer.

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

computer.

The title screen appears after a moment.

If the title screen does not appear

Double-click “My Computer” on the Desktop.

Double-click the CD-ROM (“ImageMixer (E:)*”).

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

Click “USB Driver” on the screen.

The “WelcometotheInstallShieldWizardforSonyUSBDriver” window appears.

Follow the on-screen messages to install the US B driver.

Eject the CD-ROM from the computer.

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

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 camera to your computer after Windows is loaded.

cable

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

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

camera. Use the supplied dedicated USB cable to conne ct the USB jack

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

Computer

To the USB connector

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera. When y ou connect the camera for the first time, the operation automatically starts to allow your c omputer 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

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

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

Click “OK.”

Perform operations such as disconnecting the USB cable.

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 connectedto your computer.

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

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 an d double-click

the file.

See “Image file storage destinations a nd 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 image “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 o rder

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder

“Mssony” folder

Image file

“100msdcf” folder “

Moml0001

“

100msdcf

“

Imcif100

” foldertImage file*

” foldertImage file

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 deletethe original image 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 filename of the image you want to drag and drop.

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 co mputer using Microsoft

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

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 Wizardscreen.

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 driverproperly.

Open “Device Manager” on your computer.

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.

Click “OtherDevices.”

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

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

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

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Ifthereisadeviceindicatedwithaquestionmark,deleteit.

Click “ Sony DSC” or “ Sony Handycam”.

Click “Remove.” The “Confirm Device Removal” screen appears.

Click the “OK” button.

Turn off your cam era and disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the camera and computer.

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)

TheaboveOSmustbeinstalledatthefactory.

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 MacOSX(v10.0/v10.1)userscanuseaUSBconnectiononlywhena “Memory Stick” is used.

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 devices may not operate if they are connected to the computer at the same time as

your camera.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned

above.

General procedure for viewing images

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Installing the USB driver to the computer (page 35)

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

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

Viewing images on Macintosh (page 36)

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 procedurefrom 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 driver is included with the application software in the CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.

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

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

computer.

The CD-ROM window (Pixela ImageMixer) appears.

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

The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” appears.

Click “USB Driver” button (folder button).

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

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

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

• Sony USB Driver

• Sony USB Shim Restart your computer.

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.

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 connectedto 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.

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

Select and dou ble-click the desired image file from the folder.

See “Image file storage destinations a nd 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 o rder

Image file

Viewinganimageofa“Memory Stick”

Desired file type

Still image “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.

“Dcim” folder

“Mssony” folder

Double-click in this o rder

“100msdcf” folder

“

Moml0001

“

100msdcf

“

Imcif100

” foldertImage file*

” foldertImage file

” folder

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 hard 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” have differentfilenames. 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.

S: S till image file recorded at 640×480 size F: S till 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: Still image file recorded in TEXT mode C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode M:Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mo de

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

Location File Meaning

3 1/2 Floppy [A:]

E-MAIL folder

• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.

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

image file — An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index ima ge file — An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file

• INDEX display files recorded in the TEXT mode or Clip Motion mode are played

back only on this camera.

MVC-

MVCMVC-

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 ima ge 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)

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

MBL0

TXT0

ssss

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

• Still image file recorded in

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

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

ssss

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

.GIF • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

.THM • Index image 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

Folder File Meaning

.JPG • Small-size image 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

Imcif100 DSC0

Moml0001 MOV0

The numerical portions of the following files are the same.

— A sma ll-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding ima ge

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 ima ge file — An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file

Tips

The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as follows:

JPEG format

Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images using the JPEG format for normal recording.

GIF format

Using this format, the image will not deteriorateevenif the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors used to 2 56 colors. 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 with your camera. The system requirements of your computer are indicated in the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM.

Before operation

If you are using Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log in as an administrator and then install the USB driver.

Turn on your c omputer.

Close all applications you are running on your computer.

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

computer.

The title screen appears after a moment.

If the title screen does not appear

Double-click “My Computer” on the Desktop.

Double-click the CD-ROM (“ImageMixer (E:)*).

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

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

For Windows users

Click “PIXELA ImageMixer” and install the software in accordance with the instructions displayed on the screen.

After c onfirming the information in the “Readme.txt” screen displayed at the e nd of installing process, close this screen and click “Finish.”

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

step

Click “DirectX” in the title screen.

The “Microsoft DirectX8.0 Setup” screen appears.

Click “Yes.”

The “DirectX(R) Setup” screen appears.

Click “Install.”

The installation starts. When the installation finishes, click “OK” and restart your computer.

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 computer.

To copy image data to your computer using “ImageMixer”

Use the following procedure of “PIXELA ImageMi xer” 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

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.

Turn on your computer.

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

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

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

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

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Start “ImageMixer” on your computer.

For Windows users

Open the nested windows in the 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 th e Capture Environment displayed on the left edge of the

screen.

The screen for copying an image is displayed.

Select a folder that contains an image to be copied.

Click the Import File Mode button displayed on the left of the screen and selecta folder thatcontains an image to be viewedfrom the folderlist window. A list of the images stored in the selected folder is displayed in the file thumbnaillist window. 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

Click the Preferences button at the top right of the screen.

The “Capturing/Recording Preferences”screen appears.

Select a folder in which the copied image is stored.

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 atthe bottom right of the screen.

Click an album in the album list window.

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

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

You can select two or more images by clicking 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.

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

Click the Album Environment button in the main screen or

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.

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

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

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

The “Print Layout Settings” screen appears.

Set the layout.

Set the layout you prefer. Normally, click the Print Ima ge Only buttonunder the screen.

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

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

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

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 t he upper right of the screen.

The “ImageMixer Help” screen appears.

You can access the information you want from the table of

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

For Macintosh users

Use your web browserto open the manual.html file in 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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If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

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

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/MOVIE selector

The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.

PLAY STILL MOVIE

PLAY: To play back or edit 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)

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

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

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

SELECT OK

Menu bar

MENU BAR OFF

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

Note

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

Selecting items or images on the L CD screen

Pressv/V/b/Bon the control

button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display.

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

Press the centerzon the

controlbuttontoenterthe item.

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 “Advancedoperations” section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as “Select [item name].”

Before performing advanced operations

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.

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)

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DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

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

control button, then press the center

The color of the selected item changes from blue to yellow, and when you pressthecenter that can be set for its item are displayed.

Note

The displayed items are changed according to the position

, the settings

VIDEO OUT

NTSC

/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

of the MS/FD selector.

Select the des ired setting wi thv/V/b/Bon the control button, then

press the center

To cancel the setup

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

display in step

. To clear the menu bar, pressVagain.

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 y ou can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with

(self-timer)

Records with the self-timer (page 21).

EFFECT

Item Setting Descr iption

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

P. EFFECT SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

DATE/ TIME

DA Y & TIME

DA TE OFF

Sets the image special effects (page 69). STILL

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 copy.

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

disk.

disk to another disk (page 79).

item.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

PLAY STILL MOVIE

Before performing advanced operations

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

160×120 (NORMAL)

80×72 (MOBILE)

CANCEL Cancels Clip Motion.

MVC-FD100

1280×960

1280(3:2) 1024×768 640×480

MVC-FD200

1600×1200

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 floppydisk or the “Memory Stick” 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

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)

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

MVC-FD200

1600 (FINE)

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

320×240 160×112

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

NORMAL Records an image using the normal

15 sec Selects the recording time for moving 10 sec 5sec

INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.

REPEAT A slide show can be repeated. (When

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

ON Marks the still images to be printed

OFF Unmarks the print mark of the still

OFF Releases protection of images.

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 min

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

ON/OFF

execution.

(page 80).

images.

erasure (page 74).

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY

Before performing advanced operations

CAMERA

Item Setting Description

ISO 400

DIGITAL ZOOM

SHARPNESS

WHITE BALANCE

FLASH LEVEL

EXPOSURE +2.0EV to

200 100 AUTO

ON Uses a digital zoom. STILL

OFF Does not use a digital zoom.

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

IN DOOR OUT DOOR HOLD AUTO

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than

NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW M akes the flash level lower than normal.

–2.0EV

Selects the ISO filmspeed. When recordingunder dark conditions or recording a fast-moving subject, use a high-number setting. Torecord 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 (exceptwhen the setting is 0).

Sets the white balance (page 68). STILL

normal.

Adjusts the exposure before recording. STILL

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

TOOL

Item Setting Description

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

COPY (When the

MS/FD selector is set to MS.)

FD Copies t he image to a floppy disk. PLAY

MS Copies the image to a “Memory Stick.”

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

MS Copies the image to a “Memory Stick.” PLAY

FD Copies the image to a floppy disk.

CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page 78).

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).

SETUP

Item Setting Descr iption

DEMO

VIDEO OUT

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

STBY/ON

OFF

NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. PLAY

— 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. Tostop the demonstration,turn off your camera.

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

mode (e.g., Europe).

/JPN Displays the me nu items in Japanese.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

PLAY

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL MOVIE

PLAY STILL MOVIE

STILL MOVIE

Before performing advanced operations

Item Setting Description

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter so und only. (The

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when

OFF Turns 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 screen.

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 displayed image. PLAY CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

Returns to PLAY (single) mode.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

PLAY STILL MOVIE

selector

Various recording

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

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

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 marginwhen the 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

B Various recording

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”

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

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”

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*

Viewing on computer Approx. 15 sec.

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

*1)When REC MODE is set to NORMAL.

Image size of a moving image.

The maximum recording time in continuous recording.

Approx. 80 sec.

(15 sec.)*

Approx. 320 sec.

(60 sec.)*

Recording time and number of images to be recorded

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

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, the number of images that can be recorded will be the same

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

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

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1280×960

1280 (3:2)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

MOTION] from the menu. Select the desired mode.

160×120 (NORMAL)

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

80×72 (MOBILE)

Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

CANCEL

This cancels the creation of Clip Motion.

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B Various recording

Record the image for the first

frame.

2/10

160

Record the image for the next

frame.

Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or 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 even one frame, 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 picturequality deteriorates.

• GIF files not created on this camera may

not be displayed correctly.

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

TheE-MAILmoderecordsasmallsize (320×240) image at the same time as a s till image. Small-size ima ges are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

andthen[E-MAIL]fromthe menu.

Record the image.

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.

“Memory Stick”

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”

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

B Various recording

Recording text documents (TEXT)

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

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

and then [TEXT] from the menu.

Record the image.

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 Num b er of im a ge s *

Floppy disk

1280×960 Minimum7Minimum

1280 (3:2) Minimum8Minimum

1024×768 Minimum11Minimum

640×480 Minimum28Minimum

“Memory Stick”

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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”

–

121

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you

may be unable to record a clear image.

• Writing and reading data take more time

than normal recording.

• When TEXT mode is selected, you cannot

use the PROGRAM AE function.

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 mo de when you want to print images with photograph picture quality.

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.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

and then [TIFF] from the menu.

Record the image.

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

B Various recording

Recording images in macro

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

1 2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE. Press FOCUS repeatedly

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

With the zoom lever set to the W side, you can shoot a subject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away from the lens surface in macro mode.

To return to normal recording mode

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the

indicators disappear.

and

Notes

• You cannot record images in macro with

the following PROGRAM AE modes: —Landscape mode —Panfocus mode

• You cannot record images in macro if the

indicator appears.

Setting the distance to the subject

The focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when you record a subject by presetting the recording distance in accordance with the distance to the subject or the auto focusdoesnotworkwell.

1 2

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE. Press FOCUS repeatedly

until a sharp focus is achieved.

(manual focus) indicator

The appears on the LCD screen. You can select from six focus settings:

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

7.0 m, and ∞ (infinity).

To reactivate auto focusing

PressFOCUS repeatedly until both the

indicators disappear.

and

Notes

• Focal point information may not

completely show the correct distance. Use the informationas a guide.

• Focal point information does not show the

correct distance when attaching the conversion 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 lever to the W side until the indicator stops flashing.

• You cannot use this function if you have

selected the Panfocus mode in the PROGRAM AE function.

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

selector to STILL. Press PROGRAM AE

repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Twilight mode

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

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectivenessof the twilight m ode function.

Landscape mode

Focusesonly on adistantsubject to 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 only on distant subjects in

Landscape mode.

• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set

to the W side and focus is fixed.

• When you record in Twilight plus mode,

we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.

• Set the forced flash when you use the

flashinthefollowingmodes:

– Twilight mode – Twilight plus mode

Landscape mode

–

• Youcannot use the PROGRAM 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.

B Various recording

Tips

Under normal recording conditions, the camera automaticallymakes 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.

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE. Select [CAMERA] and t hen

[EXPOSURE] from the m enu. Select the desired exposure

value.

Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightnessof the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to −2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

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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 subject or 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 –

B Various recording

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.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

[WHITE BALANCE] from the menu.

Select the desired white

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

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

Enjoying picture effects (PIC T URE EFFECT)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL. Select [EFFECT] and then

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

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.

The date and time d o 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.

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2002 7 4

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

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

SOLARIZE

The light contrastis clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The p icture is monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like an old photograph.

NEG.ART

The color and brightness of the picture are reversed as in a negative.

OFF

Does not use the picture effect function.

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] in step 3.

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B Various recording

Various playback

Playing back six images at once (INDEX)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY. Select [INDEX] on the L CD

screen.

Six images are displayed at once (index screen). Only the first frame 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)

• Select the desired image with the

control button.

• Select (Return).

Note

When viewing an image recorded in Clip Motion or TEXT mode on the INDEX screen, the image may appeard ifferent from the actual image.

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

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY. Display the image to be

enlarged. Zoom in/out the image with

the zoom lever.

The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Press the control button

repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

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 leveruntil the zoom scaling indicator( ×1.1) disappears from the screen, or simply press the center

T o record an enlarged image (trimming)

Enlargethe image.

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.

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

This function plays back the recorded still images one after another. This function is useful for checking the 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

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

SHOW] from the menu.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

You can select from 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec (5 seconds), or 3 sec (3 seconds).

REPEAT

ON: Plays back images

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].

The slide show begins.

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

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

playback on your camera.

The playback image appearson the TV screen.

B Various playback

Note

• You cannot use a TV that has an antenna

(aerial) connector only.

• When viewing a still image on the TV, the

black band may appear around the image.

Editing

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 imagesare erasedeven when they are protected.

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

2, 3

Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

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

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON]. Allthe images 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],

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

selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Deleting images (DELETE)

You can delete the images that are no longer required. Protectedimages cannot be deleted.

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then displaythe image to be deleted.

Select [DELETE] and then

[OK] from the menu.

The image is deleted.

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then displaythe INDEX screen.

2, 3

When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER]. All the unprotected images are deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to be deleted with the control button, then select [ENTER]. The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images and these images are deleted.

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 digits as thefilenameoftheimagetobedeleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.

B Editing

Select [DELETE] and then

[ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.

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.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

Select [TOOL] and then

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

• 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.”

• Youcannot resize the recorded still image

to an image size of 3:2.

• If you resize a 3:2 size recorded still image

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

• Youcannot resize the recorded still image

in the index screen.

Copying images (COPY)

Copies images to another floppy disk or “Me mory Stick.”

In single mode

5 3, 4

Select the media using the

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

selector to PLAY, then displaythe image to be copied.

Select [TOOL], and then

[COPY] from the menu.

Select the media that the

image will be copied onto.

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

Copies to the floppy disk

t MS

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

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

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

t FD

Copies to the floppy disk

When you select [FD

FD], the camera

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

Insert or change the floppy

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].

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.

B Editing

In INDEX mode

Select the media using the

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

selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Select [TOOL], a nd then

[COPY] from the m enu. Select the media that the

image will be copied onto.

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

Copies to the floppy disk

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

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

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

Copies to the floppy disk

1 6 3, 4, 5

When you select [ALL]*

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

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.

FD], if the

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 images to copy and try 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 the floppy 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,

then insert the floppy disk to be copied.

Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL],

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

“DISK ACCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE FLOPPY

DISK” is displayed, eject the floppy disk.

“INSERT FLOPPY DISK” appears.

B Editing

Insert another floppy disk.

“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] and repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

To cancel copying partway

Select [CANCEL].

Note

If you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting [EXIT] after “COMPLETE” appears, DISK COPY will be carried out onto the floppy disk.

Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)

You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This ma rk is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (DigitalPrint Order Format) standard.

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY and display theimageyouwanttoprint.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

and then [ON] from the menu.

The (print) mark is marked on the d isplayed image.

To unmark the print mark

Select [OFF] in step 2.

2, 3, 4

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

and then [SELECT] from the menu.

Selecttheimagestobe

marked with the control button.

Select [ENTER] .

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

0001-0006/0100

SELECT OK

ENTERPRINT MARK CANCEL

To unm ark s electe d print marks

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

T o unmark all the print marks

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], [ALL],and then [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 p rinter.

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

“Memory Stick” using the MS/FD selector.

Insert only the floppy disk or

the “Memory Stick” you want to format.

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

Select [FILE] from the menu.

• When formatting a floppy disk

Select [DISK TOOL], [FORMAT], and then [OK] from the menu.

• When formatting a “Memory Stick”

Select [FORMAT], and then [OK] from the menu.

B Editing

To cancel formatting

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

Notes

• Format the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” only using this camera. Youcannot format the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” using a computer via the USB cable.

• When you format, be sure to use a fully

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

As an external drive

Using the camera as an external drive of a computer

Once you connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable, you can use the camera as a floppy disk/ “Memory Stick” drive of a computer. Install the USB driver to the computer beforehand (page 29).

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

Select the drive type using

the MS/FD selector on thi s 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

Windows and check the icon “Removable Disk,” then use the camera as an external drive.

Note

• When using Windows 2000, Windows 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 (page 77).

Connect the AC power

adaptor and turn on the camera.

Connect the camera to the

computer using the supplied USB cable.

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 me tal 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,permanenterasureof disk data may result.

• Avoid storing floppy disks in areas

subject to direct sunlight or sources of high temperature, such as a heating device. Floppy disk warping or damage may result, rendering the disk useless.

• Avoid contact with the disk’s surface

by opening the disk shutter plate. If the disk’s surface becomes blemished,data may be rendered unreadable.

• Avoid getting liquids on th e floppy

disk.

• Be sure to use a floppy disk case to

ensure protection of importantdata.

• Even when you use a 3.5-inch 2HD

floppy disk, image data may not be recordedand/or displayed depending on the using environment. In this case, use a disk of other brand.

On operating temperature

Your camera is designed for use between the temperaturesof 0°Cto 40°C(32°Fto104°F). Recordingin 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 p lastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditionsat the new locationover a period of time (about an hour).

Additional information

If moisture condensation occurs

Immediately eject the floppy disk, then turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to record with moistureremaining inside the lens, you will b e 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 c ord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord (mains

lead) forcibly,or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord (mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Prevent metallic objects from coming

into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or

drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly

during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.

• The unit becomes warm during use.

This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that

are: — Extremely hot or cold — Dusty or dirty — Very humid — Vibrating

On battery pack

• Use only the specified charger with

the c harging 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 c amera. 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.

Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery:

• Connect your camera to house

current (mains) using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours.

• Or install the fully charged battery

pack in your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours.

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

On “Memory Stick”s

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” 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 M a gicGate 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 while reading or writing data.

—you use the “Memory Stick” in a

location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise.

• Do not attach any other material than the

supplied label on the labeling position.

• When you carry or store the “Memory

Stick,” put it in its supplied case.

• Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory

Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory

Stick.”

• Do not disassemble or modify the

“Memory Stick.”

• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get

wet.

• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”sin

locations that are: —Extremely hot s uch 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 o r area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 VAC,50/60Hz.Use a commercially

available AC plug adaptor [a],if

Additional information

necessary, depending o n 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. C heck 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,T hailand, 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 recommend chargingthe battery

pack in an ambient temperature of

between 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F)

until the POWER ON/OFF (CHG)

lamp g oes 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 c ompleted, either

disconnect the AC power adaptor

fromtheDCINjackonyourcamera

or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance decreases in

low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer:

— Put the battery pack in a pocket

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 three times longer than the expected recording time. Also, ma ke a trial recording before you record the actual images.

• Do not expose the battery pack to

water. The battery pack is not waterresistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

• If the power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully againso that theindication on the b attery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restoredif it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.

• The

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 depending on 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.

Additional information

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.

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 9).

• The floppy disk is not inserted properly.

Eject the disk, and insert it again (page 16).

• The battery level is too low. (The indicator

appears.)

Charge the battery pack fully (page 10).

• The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.

Connectit securely to the DC IN jack and a wall outlet (wall socket) (pages 10, 13).

• The malfunction occurs inside the camera.

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.

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

• No floppy disk is inserted into your camera.

Insert a floppy disk (page 16).

• The tab on the disk is set to the unrecordable

position.

Set it to the recording position(page 16).

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera.

Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17).

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is

set to LOCK.

Set it to the recording position.

you shoot a subject that is about 3 to 25 cm (1 3/16 to 9 7/8 inches) away from the lens.

Set the macro recordingmode (page 64).

Move the zoom lever to the W side.

• You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip

Motion images, and uncompressed images.

ss:ss)

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

You cannot display a print mark.

The picture is noisy. • Your camera is 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 a nd 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.

Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

behind the subject.

Adjust the exposure(page 67).

• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.

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

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.

Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to (pages 22, 65).

• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to

MOVIE.

Set it to STILL.

• The date and time are not set correctly.

Set the correct date and time (page 14).

• This is c alled the smear phenomenon.

This is not a malfunction.

Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 65).

• You cannot use digital zoom when recording

moving pictures.

• Digital zoom is set to [OFF].

Set digital zoom to [ON] at the menu.

• You shot the image in TEXT mode.

Cancel the TEXT mode (page 62).

• The picture effect is set to B&W.

Cancel the B&W mode (page 69).

Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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

Yourcamera cannot delete an ima ge.

The power turns off suddenly.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

The slide show function stops automatically.

You cann ot u se the PROGRAM AE function.

The macro function does not work.

• You are playing back the file from the floppy disk

or the “Memory Stick.”

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

• The image is protected.

Cancel the protection (page 74).

• With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to

STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent w earing down the battery pack.

Turn on the camera.

• The battery pack is discharged.

Replace it with a fully charged battery pack.

• The VIDEO OUT s etting of your camera is

incorrect.

Change the setting (page 55).

• The slide show function stops after about

20 minutes when using a floppy disk.

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.

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

• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 65).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

• The battery level is low.

Use the AC power adaptor (page 13).

• The camera is turned off.

Turnon the camera.

• The USB cable is not connected firmly.

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.

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.

Set the MS/FD selector to the proper position.

• The U SB driver is not installed.

Install the USB driver (page 29).

• For Windows 98, Window s 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.

Delete the drive which is not recognized properly,then install the USB driver.Fordetails, 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.

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

extremely cold temperatures.

• The battery pack is not charged enough.

Charge the battery pack fully.

• The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pack with a new one.

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) lamp does not 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.

Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 9).

• The battery level is too low.

Install the fully charged battery pack (pages 9,

10).

• A deviation has occurred in the remainingbattery

time.

Charge the battery pack fully (page 10).

• A malfunction has occurred in the battery pack.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• The AC power adaptor is not connected.

Connect the power cord firmly to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 10).

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

Install it properly (page 9).

• Charging of the battery p ack is complete.

Warning and notice messages

Variousmessages 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 MEMORYSTICK No “Memory Stick” 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 d isk 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).

Additional information

Message Meaning

IMAGE SIZE OVER You tried to play back images with an

INVAL ID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was

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

image size larger than the m aximum 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,

may flash depending on the battery pack used, operating conditions, or the environment.

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:

C:13:

E:61:

E:91:

If you are unable 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

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.

• T here is trouble with the disk drive.

Turnthe poweroff and on again.

• An unformatted floppy disk or

“Memory Stick” is inserted.

Format the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” (page 81)

• A floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” not

compatible with this camera is inserted.

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

• A camera malfunction that you cannot

repair has occurred.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit indication. (example: E:61:10)

Additional information

Specifications

System

Image device

6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) 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 ada ptor (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.

LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Sharpness indicator

Focus mode indicator/Macro

indicator Battery remaining indicator

Flash level indicator/Flash

mode indicator PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom

indicator White balance indicator

DATE/TIME indicator

Picture effect indicator

ISO film speed indicator

EV level indicator

AE/AF lock indicator

Recording mode/Clip Motion

indicator Image size indicator

Number of recorded images

0min

+1.0

DATE

SOLARIZE

ISO100

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT

3:2

1024

REC 0:03

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

Remaining disk capacity/

Remaining memory capacity indicator

: Floppy disk : “Memory Stick”

Recording ti me indicator

Self-diagnosis function

indicator/Recording time indicator

Self-timer indicator

Spot light-metering indicator

Menu bar and guide menu

They appear by pressing control button and disappear by

pressing

qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w;

Additional information

on the

The indicators during still image playback

120min

1024

11/12

1 2 3 4 5

Protectindicator/Zoom scaling

indicator Print mark indicator

Recording mode/Clip Motion

indicator Image size indicator

File name*

Remaining disk capacity/

Remaining memory capacity indicator

MVC-011F

12:00AM2002 7 4

: Floppy disk : “Memory S tick”

Number of stored images on a

floppy disk or a “Memory Stick”

Image number

Recordingdate of the playback

image*

∗ When the menu bar is displayed, this

indicator disappears from the screen.

The indicators during moving image playback

120min

160

6/8

0:10

2 3 4

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

6 7 8 9

6 7 8 9 0

Moving image file indicator

Image size indicator

Playback button/pause button

is displayed during stop, and

during playback.

Image searching buttons

Menu bar and guide menu

Remaining disk capacity/

Remaining memory capacity indicator

: Floppy disk : “Memory S tick”

Counter

Image number/number of

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

Playback image

Playback bar

Index

AC power adaptor.....10,13

Adjusting brightness

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

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

Auto power-off function..11

Battery pack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clip Motion......................5 9

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

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

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

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

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

DIGITAL ZOOM .....21

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

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

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

Editing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

,60,61,

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

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

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

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

“Memory Stick”

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

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

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

Number of recordable

images

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

62,63

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

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

Moisture condensation.....83

Moving image

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

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

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

Number of recordable

images

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recording

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

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

86 65

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

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

Still image ...................1 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using your camera

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

Viewing images using

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

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

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

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

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Sony MVC-FD100, MVC-FD200 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting started

Identifying the parts

Preparing the power supply

Setting the date and time

Inserting a floppy disk

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

Basic operations

Recording still images

Recording moving images

Playing back still images

Playing back moving images

Viewing images using a computer

Image file storage destinations and image file names

Viewing images using “ImageMixer”

Advanced operations

How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

How to use the control button

How to change the menu settings

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Creating Clip Motion Files

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

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Recording images in macro

Setting the distance to the subject

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

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

Enjoying picture effects (PIC T URE EFFECT)

Playing back six images at once (INDEX)

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

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

Viewing images on a TV screen

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

Deleting images (DELETE)

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Copying images (COPY)

Copying all the information on your floppy disk (DISK COPY)

Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)

Format

Using the camera as an external drive of a computer

Additional information

Precautions

On “Memory Stick”s

Using your camera abroad

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

Troubleshooting

Warning and notice messages

Self-diagnosis display

Specifications

LCD screen indicators

Index