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

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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

B Playback

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

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160

0:05

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(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.

B Playback

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.

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