Sony MVC-FD100, MVC-FD100H, MVC-FD200, MVC-FD200H Service Manual

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

SERVICE MANUAL

Level 2

Ver 1.4 2003. 09

Photo: MVC-FD200

This service manual contains information for Japanese model as well.

When the machine needs to be repaired, please refer to page 7 to discriminate the type of CCD.

On the FC-89 board

This service manual procides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the FC-89 board. Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical parts list of the FC-89 board are not shown. The following pages are not shown.

US Model

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

Canadian Model

MVC-FD100/FD200

AEP Model

UK Model

MVC-FD200

E Model

Australian Model

Japanese Model

MVC-FD100/FD200

Brazilian Model

MVC-FD100

FC-89 board

Schematic diagram...................................Pages 4-11 to 4-30

Printed wiring board .................................Pages 4-43 to 4-46

Electrical parts list ....................................Pages 6-9 to 6-15

The above-described information is shown in service manual Level 3.

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 –47/8 inches) when convertedinto a 35 mm still camera) F=3.8–3.9

Exposure control

Automaticexposure

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-inch 2HD 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 62/3 feet)

Input and Output connector

VIDEO OUT

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

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

LCDpanel

6.2cm(2.5 type) TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) 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

SPECIFICATIONS

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.)

645 g (1 lb 7 oz) (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× 21/2 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 (700mAh)

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

38.4×20.6×70.8 mm (1 9/16×13/16×27/8 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

70 g (2 oz)

Accessories

AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) NP-F330 battery pack (1) VIDEO connecting cable (1) Shoulder strap (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver)(1) Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifications aresubject to change without notice.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 ˚C

during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of

the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when sol-

dering or unsoldering.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

UNLEADED SOLDER

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 ˚C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 ˚C . Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the

heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

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MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

• Floppy disk that can be used by the MVC-FD100/FD200

• Size : 3.5-inch

• T ype : 2 HD

• Capacity : 1.44 MB

• Format : MS-DOS format

(512 bytes × 18 sector) (FD can be formatted by the MVC-FD100/FD200)

Table for differences of function

Model MVC-FD100 MVC-FD200

Destination Effective pixels number

of camera CD board (Note 1)

Note 1: Type of CCD imager is different according to the CD board in MVC-FD100.

Refer to page 7 to discriminate the type of CCD.

Note 2: MVC-FD100H/FD200H are the same as MVC-FD100/FD200 (US model) except packing materials.

Therefore, information about MVC-FD100/FD200 (US model) in the text is applied.

US, Canadian, US, Canadian,

E, Australian, J AEP, UK, E, J

Approx. 1228 k pixels Approx. 1976 k pixels Approx. 1228 k pixels Approx. 1976 k pixels

CD-379 CD-390

(TYPE PA) (TYPE SO) (TYPE PA) (TYPE SO)

CD-390

MVC-FD100H MVC-FD200H

(Note 2) (Note 2)

US US

CD-379 CD-390

CD-390

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MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

Section Title Page Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE................................................................... 6

Self-diagnosis Display .......................................................... 8

1. GENERAL

Introduction.............................................................................. 1-1

Identifying the Parts................................................................. 1-2

Preparing the Power Supply ................................................... 1-2

Setting the Date and Time ....................................................... 1-3

Inserting a Floppy Disk............................................................ 1-4

Inserting a “Memory Stick” ...................................................... 1-4

Recording Still Images ............................................................ 1-4

Recording Moving Images ...................................................... 1-6

Playing Back Still Images........................................................ 1-6

Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. 1-6

Viewing Images Using a Computer......................................... 1-7

Image File Storage Destinations and Image File Names....... 1-9

Viewing Images Using “ImageMixer” ...................................... 1-10

Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 1-12

Various Recording ................................................................... 1-14

Various Playback..................................................................... 1-17

Editing ..................................................................................... 1-18

As an External Drive................................................................ 1-20

Additional Information ............................................................. 1-21

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 1-22

Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 1-23

Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 1-24

LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 1-24

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly .................................... 2-1

2-2. USB Connector Block ................................................... 2-2

2-3. FC-89 Board .................................................................. 2-2

2-4. FDD ............................................................................... 2-3

2-5. FDD Block Assembly..................................................... 2-3

2-6. Lens Block Assembly .................................................... 2-4

2-7. PK-61 Board .................................................................. 2-5

2-8. LCD Module................................................................... 2-5

2-9. The Way of Disassembling the FDD............................. 2-7

2-10. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-15

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram .................................................. 3-1

3-9. Power Block Diagram 1 ................................................. 3-17

3-10. Power Block Diagram 2................................................. 3-19

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagrams ......................................... 4-3

Frame Schematic Diagram (1/2)................................... 4-3

Frame Schematic Diagram (2/2)................................... 4-5

4-2. Schematic Diagrams ..................................................... 4-7

CD-379 Schematic Diagram ......................................... 4-7

CD-390 Schematic Diagram ......................................... 4-9

PK-61 (MODE SWITCH, VIDEO OUT)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-31

PK-61 (LCD DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-33

PK-61 (BACK LIGHT DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ...... 4-35

FU-159 Schematic Diagram.......................................... 4-37

4-3. Printed Wiring Boards ................................................... 4-39

CD-379 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-39

CD-390 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-41

PK-61 Printed Wiring Board.......................................... 4-47

FU-159 Printed Wiring Board........................................ 4-51

4-4. Waveforms ..................................................................... 4-53

4-5. Par ts Location ............................................................... 4-58

5. ADJUSTMENTS

1-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing

Main Parts and Boards.................................................. 5-2

5-1. Camera Section Adjustments........................................ 5-3

1-1. Preparations Before Adjustment ................................... 5-3

1-1-1. List of Service Tools ................................................. 5-3

1-1-2. Preparations............................................................. 5-4

1-1-3. Discharging of the Flashlight Power Supply............ 5-4

1-1-4. Precautions .............................................................. 5-6

1. Setting the Switch .................................................... 5-6

2. Order of Adjustments ............................................... 5-6

3. Subjects.................................................................... 5-6

4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box ....................... 5-7

1-2. Initialization of B, D, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data .................... 5-8

1-2-1. Initialization of D Page Data .................................... 5-8

1. Initializing D Page Data............................................ 5-8

2. Modification of D Page Data .................................... 5-8

3. D Page Table ............................................................ 5-9

1-2-2. Initialization of B, E, F, 7,9 Page Data..................... 5-10

1. Initializing B, E, F, 7 ,9 Page Data ........................... 5-10

2. Modification of B, E, F, 7,9 Page Data..................... 5-10

3. B Page Table ............................................................ 5-10

4. E Page Table ............................................................ 5-10

5. F Page Table ............................................................ 5-11

6. 7 Page Table ............................................................ 5-13

7. 9 Page Table ............................................................ 5-14

1-3. Video System Adjustments ........................................... 5-15

1. Video Sync Level Adjustment ....................................... 5-15

2. Video Burst Level Adjustment....................................... 5-15

1-4. Camera System Adjustments........................................ 5-16

Data Setting During Camera System Adjustments .............. 5-16

Picture Frame Setting ........................................................... 5-17

Check on the Oscilloscope ................................................... 5-17

1. HALL Adjustment........................................................... 5-18

2. Flange Back Adjustment

(Using the Minipattern Box) .......................................... 5-19

3. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the Flange Back Adjustment Chart and

Subject More than 500 m Away)................................... 5-20

4. Flange Back Check ....................................................... 5-21

5. F No. Compensation ..................................................... 5-22

6. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment .................................... 5-22

7. Light Value Adjustment.................................................. 5-23

8. Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment.................................... 5-24

9. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input..................... 5-24

10. Auto White Balance Adjustment ................................... 5-25

11. Auto White Balance 5800K Check................................ 5-26

12. Auto White Balance 3200K Check................................ 5-27

13. Color Reproduction Adjustment .................................... 5-28

14. Color Reproduction Check ............................................ 5-29

15. CCD White Defect Compensation ................................ 5-30

16. CCD Black Defect Compensation ................................. 5-31

17. Strobe White Balance Adjustment ................................ 5-32

18. CCD Linearity Check..................................................... 5-33

1-5. LCD System Adjustments ............................................. 5-34

1. LCD Initial Data Input .................................................... 5-35

2. VCO Adjustment (PK-61 Board) ................................... 5-36

3. Black Limit Adjustment (PK-61 Board) ......................... 5-37

4. Bright Adjustment (PK-61 Board).................................. 5-37

5. Contrast Adjustment (PK-61 Board) ............................. 5-38

6. VG Center Adjustment (PK-61 Board).......................... 5-38

7. P-SIG Level Adjustment (PK-61 Board) ....................... 5-39

8. V-COM Adjustment (PK-61 Board) ............................... 5-40

9. White Balance Adjustment (PK-61 Board) ................... 5-41

1-6. System Control System Adjustments ........................... 5-42

1. Battery Down Adjustment.............................................. 5-42

2. ZOOM Center Adjustment............................................. 5-43

3. Alignment Check (FDD Unit)......................................... 5-43

5-2. Ser vice Mode ................................................................ 5-44

2-1. Adjusting Remote Commander ..................................... 5-44

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Section Title Page

1. Used the Adjusting Remote Commander ..................... 5-44

2. Precautions upon Using the Adjusting

Remote Commander ..................................................... 5-44

2-2. Data Process ................................................................. 5-45

2-3. Service Mode ................................................................ 5-46

1. Setting the Test Mode ................................................... 5-46

2. Bit Value Discrimination ................................................ 5-46

3. Switch Check (1) ........................................................... 5-46

4. Switch Check (2) ........................................................... 5-46

5. Switch Check (3) ........................................................... 5-47

6. LED Check .................................................................... 5-47

7. Self Diagnosis Code...................................................... 5-47

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 6-1

6-1-1. Cabinet (Front) Section............................................ 6-1

6-1-2. Cabinet (Front) Assembly ........................................ 6-2

6-1-3. FDD Block Section ................................................... 6-3

6-1-4. Cabinet (Rear) Section ............................................ 6-4

6-1-5. Cabinet (Rear) Assembly......................................... 6-5

6-1-6. Lens Block Section ................................................... 6-6

6-2. Electrical Parts List........................................................ 6-7

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

* The color reproduction frame is shown on page 151.

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MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

SERVICE NOTE

• NOTE FOR REPAIR

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Be careful or some pieces of gilt may be left inside)

When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor]

The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the battery is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging w hen the main power of the MVC-FD100/FD200 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

T o preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to eac h end of a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11). Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

Discharging the Capacitor

Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

R: 1 kΩ/1 W (Part code: 1-215-869-11)

Capacitor

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[CCD type discrimination] (MVC-FD100 only)

Note: About CD board, FC-89 board and CCD imager, discrimi-

nate CCD type on the machine, and replace the same type.

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

• Discrimination method by adjusting remote commander.

Checking method:

1) Select page: 6, address: 03

2) By checking the data value of display data, the type of CCD can be discriminated.

Data CCD Type

15 TYPE PA 17 TYPE SO

• Discrimination method by CD board (Board name check).

– CD-379 Board (Side A) –

CD-379: TYPE P A

– CD-390 Board (Side A) –

CD-390: TYPE SO

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MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Note : The “Self-diagnosis” data is backed up by the coin lithiumbattery.

The data will be lost and initialized when the coin lithium battery is removed.

Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

E:91:01

E:61:00

E61:10

Note : The error code is cleared if the battery is removed, except defective flash, unit.

*1: When the flash charging failed, Page: D, Address: 67, Data: 04 are written.

After repair, be sure to write Page: D, Address: 67, Data: 00.

[Power supplying Method]

Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L10A) when supplying the power to this set.

Change the disk and turn off the main power then back on.

Replace the floppy disk or “Memory Stick”. Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” with the MVC-FD100/FD200.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit

Checking of lens drive circuit

Countermeasure

Cause

Defective floppy disk.

• The type of floppy disk that cannot be used by this machine, is inserted. (Such as 2DD)

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted disk or “Memory Stick”

is inserted.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Caution Display During Error

DRIVE ERROR

DISK ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR

Flash LED

Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

This section is extracted from MVCFD100/FD200 instruction manual.

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 theusertothe presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that maybeofsufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert theusertothe presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If youhaveany 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 ElectronicsInc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This devicecomplies with Part15of the FCC

Rules. Operation issubjecttothe following two conditions:(1)Thisdevice may not cause harmfulinterference,and(2) this devicemustaccept any interference received, including interferencethatmaycause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

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

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This devicecomplies with Part15of 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 testedandfoundto comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designedtoprovide reasonable protection against harmful interferenceina residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is

Road, Oradell, NJ, 07649 USA

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.Ifthisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,whichcanbe determinedbyturning the equipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged totrytocorrect the interference by one or moreofthe following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increasetheseparation between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connecttheequipmentintoan outlet on

a circuit differentfromthattowhichthe receiver is connected.

—Consultthe dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interfacecablemustbeused with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuantto 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. Youcanhelp preserve our environmentbyreturning your used rechargeable batteries to the collectionandrecyclinglocation nearest you.

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

Caution:Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

CAUTION

TOPREVENTELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED ACPLUGWITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETUNLESSTHEBLADES CAN BE FULL YINSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plugcomplyingwithBS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug suppliedneedto be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTAorBSItoBS1362,(i.e.markedwith

or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with thisequipmenthas a detachable fuse cover,besuretoattachthe fuse cover afteryouchangethefuse.Never use the plug without the fusecov er. Ifyou should lose the fuse cover,please contact your nearest Sony servicestation.

For the Customers in Germany

Directive:EMCDirective 89/336/EEC.92/

31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when usedunderthefollowing circumstances:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light-industry district

(This equipment complies withtheEMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

Attention for 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 fieldsatthespecific frequencies may influence the picture ofthis camera.

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Operating instructions

Before operating the unit, pleasereadthis manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. As you read through this manual,buttons and settings on the camera are shownin capital letters. e.g. Press DISPLAY.

Trial recording

Before yourecordone-time events,youmay want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording

The recorded images cannot be compensated if recording or playback cannot beperformed duetoa trouble of your camera or recording medium.

Notes on imagedata compatibility of the “Memory Stick”

• This cameraconformswiththeDesign rule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camera still imagesrecorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that does not conform withthis universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

• Playback of images recorded with your

camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films,videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of suchmaterials may be contrary to the provision ofthe copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may renderthefloppy disksorthe“Memory Stick”s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or lossmay occur.

LCD screen, finder(only models with a finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and thefinderare

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However,there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white,red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Be careful when placing the camera near a

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

Do not getthe camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions,becarefulnotto get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page83and follow the instructionsonhowtoremove it before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

Toavoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

When the camerais 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

Deleting images(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.

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

Records a moving picture

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

Recording moving images: page 23

Select from various recording modes

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

1-1

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4

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)

Use a tripod with a screw length of 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)

9 0

Getting started

Attaching the shoulder strap

qf qg

qh qj qk ql

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

wa ws wd wf wg wh

wk wl

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.

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Battery eject lever

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

Press and hold the battery eject lever and then insert the battery pack with the mark facing toward the battery compartment.

Close the battery cover.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery cover.Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

Battery eject lever

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

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

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademarkofSonyCorporation.

Charging the battery pack

When the camera is turned on, you cannot charge the battery pack. Be sure to turn off

Getting started

the power of the camera.

To DC IN jack

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 thevmark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

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

AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (mains lead)

After char ging the battery pack

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

Battery remaining indicator

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

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

When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack 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 f unction

If you do not operate thecameraforaboutthreeminutesduringrecording,thecamera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the camera again.

Note on t he 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 not installed properly.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.)

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

Approximate time to charge a completelydischarged battery pack at a temperature of

°C

(77°F).

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/playedback

STILL mode recording/playback when using floppy disks

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Continuous recording*

Continuous playback**

Battery life

(min.)

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

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

Number of

images

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

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

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery life

Getting started

Continuous recording*

Continuous playback**

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back at a temperature of25°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 usingafloppydisk,oratabout 3-second intervals

when using a “Memory Stick”

∗∗Playing back single images continuously at about2-secondintervals

(min.)

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

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

Number of

images

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.)

Continuous recording Approx. 85 Approx. 180

MOVIE mode recording when using “Memory Stick”s

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.)

Continuous recording 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 numberof imageswillbedecreasedwhenu sing at low temperature, using

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

• The capacity of the floppy diskorthe“MemoryStick”islimited.Theabove 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 indicatedbutthepowerruns out soon, fully charge the

battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.

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

malfunction.

• Do not use the DC plug of the ACpoweradapter in a dirty state. Wipe offanydirtwithadry

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

Using the AC power adaptor

To DC IN jack

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 plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

mark facing up.

Power cord (mains lead)

Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the

Getting started

CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.

POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

2 – 8

Control button

Press and hold thegreenbuttonand 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 F ILE SETUP

SELECT OK

Select [SETUP]withBon the controlbutton,

then press the center

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

center

VIDEO OUT

CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT F ILE SETUP

SELECT CLOSE

/LANGUAGE

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

CAMERA

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VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT F ILE SETUP

SELECT OK

200211

12:00:00A

CAMERA

CLOCK SET

2002 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT

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

ENTER

CANCEL

MVC-FD100/FD100H/FD200/FD200H

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

item you want to set with button.

The item to be set is indicated with

Set the numeric value withv/Von the

control button, then press the center enter it.

After entering the number, item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [ENTER] withBon the control button,

then press the centerzat the desired moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

on the control

b/B

v/V

moves to the next

v/V

,setthe

CLOCK SET

2002 : 1 1 12 00 AM//

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2002 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2002/ :/ 1 7 12 00AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2002/ :/ 4 7 10 30PM

SELECT

To cancel the date and time setting

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

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

ENTER

CANCEL

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

ENTER

CANCEL

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

ENTER

CANCEL

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

ENTER

CANCEL

Inserting a floppy disk

Getting started

EJECT lock

Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordablepositionfor

recording.

Insert thefloppy disk until it clicks.

DISK EJECT lever

Usable floppy disks

• Size: 3.5-inch

• Type:2HD (1.44 MB)

• Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors)

Notes

• Do not insert the media otherthanthefloppydisks 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.

Removingthefloppydisk

While sliding the EJECT lock to the left, slide down the 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 “MemoryStick” once lightly.

Notes

• Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a messagesuchas“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,orchangethesettingoftheMS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the image data couldbe damagedorlost.

• You cannot record or edit imagesona“MemoryStick” if the write-protectswitchissettothe

LOCK position.

mark facing toward the “MemoryStick”

Connector

Basic operations

B Recording

Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format.

Getting started

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

3, 4

Access lamp

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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIEselector to STILL.

Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

MS: Whenrecordingonthe“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. The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus in accordance with the subject and recording conditions. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF

lock indicator and the camera is ready for recording.

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

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

AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up

Write-protect switch

LOCK

Label space

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

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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.

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

Seepage58.

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 im age.

• While the image is being recorded on a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick,” the access

lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not change the position of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppydisk/“MemoryStick.”Otherwise,animagedatabreakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” may become unusable.

• When you press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording

after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out if the flash is required for the recording and the lamp (page 8) is flashing.

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 p ressing

To return to the normal recording mode

Press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] withb/Bon the control button and then press the center

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.

on the control button and press the centerz.

v/V

LCD screen, and the image

RECORDING

on the control button

b/B

B Recording

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 BACKLIGHTswitch to OFF to save the battery.

Using the zoom feature

Zoom lever

T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away)

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject

Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is sharp (page 64).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 25 cm (9 7/8 inches) T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) Torecord 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 [DIGITALZOOM] 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 DISPLAYto turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 97 for a detailed description of the indicators.

DISPLAY

Notes

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

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

B Recording

Select onthe 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-timer lamp flashes until the subject is recorded.

To cancel the self-timer

Tocancel the self-timer, pressvon the control button to display the menu bar and select andpress 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.

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

eye phenomenon.

Youcanchange 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].

• Attachingaconversion lens(optional)mayblock the light from the flash andtheshadow of the

lens may be recorded.

• Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects dependingon

individual differences,thedistance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

• The flash effectisnotobtainedeasilywhenyou use forced flash in a bright location.

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

Forced flash : The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash : The flash does not strobe.

on the control button to clear on the LCD

(Flash)

(No indication)

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"b/B"

(playback)/

B Playback

Recording moving images

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

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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIEselector to MOVIE.

Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

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

Press the shutter button fully down.

“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the moving image is recorded on the floppydiskorthe“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 recording time is 15 seconds (page 57).

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen, zoomingor using the self-timer

See pages 20 to 22.

LCD screen indicators during recording

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

B Recording

Playing back still 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, 4

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIEselector 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 bar on the LCD

screen. Select the desired still image with the

control button.

Press

"b/B"

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

on the control button to select

v/V/b/B

on the LCD screen, then pressb/B.

When the menu bar is not displayed

Youcandirectly select and play back the image withb/Bon the control button.

Notes

•

Youmight not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on otherequipment.

• You may not be able to playbackimages 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.

60min

640

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT FILE BACK/NEXT

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Playing back moving images

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

Access lamp

3 – 5

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIEselector 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 bar on the LCD

screen. Select the desired moving image with the

control button.

Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images. Press

"b/B"

: To display the preceding image.

:Todisplaythenextimage.

on the control button to select

v/V/b/B

on the LCD screen, then pressb/B.

"b/B"

60min

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT

160

FILE BACK/NEXT

6/8

Select theB(playback) button on the

LCD screen with button, then press the center

The moving image is played back. During playback, B (pause).

B Playback

To pause playback

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

on the control

v/V/b/B

(playback) changes to

B X (pause) button

60min

160

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

Playback bar

6/8

0:05

When the menu bar is not displayed

Youcandirectly select the image withb/Bon the control button, and play back the image by pressing the center playback is paused.

. When you press the centerzduring playback,

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.

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Viewing images using a computer

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

Viewingimagesusingafloppydiskdrive

Example: For Windows Me users

Turnon 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-clickafiletobeviewed.

See “Image file storage destinations andimage 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.

ViewingimagesonacomputerusingtheUSBcable

This section describes the method for viewing imageson a computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB cable is 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 operation manuals for your computer and the application software.

ViewingimagesonWindows:page28 Viewing images on Macintosh: page 34 Notes on using your computer: page 37

Notes

• Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats.Makesurethatapplications

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 —Uncompressed mode 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 imageto thecamerafromyourcomputer, which was modified with

retouching software and wasconverted to another file format, the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unabletoopen the image.

• Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motionfilemaybe

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 Statesand/orothercountries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are either registeredtrademarks or trademarks of Apple

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Computer, Inc.

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

their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

• In this manual, the Windows2000Professional is referred to as “Windows 2000”,and

WindowsMillennium Editionisreferred to as“Windows Me”,andWindows XP HomeEdition and WindowsXPProfessional are referred to as “Windows XP.”

Viewing images on Windows

Recommended computer environment

OS: Microsoft Windows98, Windows98SE, Windows2000Professional,

Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, WindowsXP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems

described above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. Windows Media Player (recommended) must be installed to play back moving pictures.

Notes

• IfyouconnecttwoormoredevicesthatuseUSBtoasinglecomputeroruseahub,operationis

not guaranteed.

• Some USB devicesmaynotoperateifthey are connected to the computer at the sametimeas

your camera.

• Operations are not guaranteed for alltherecommended computer environments mentioned

above.

General procedure for viewing images

Installing the USB driver to the computer (page 29)

Step 1

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

Step 2

(page 30) ViewingimagesonWindows(page32)

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 procedure from Step 2.

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

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 computer. If you connect the USB cable first, you will be unable to install the USB driver properly.

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.

Turnon your computer 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.

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

Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB 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

cable

Youcanconnect your camera to your computer after Windows is loaded.

Insertafloppydiskora“Memory Stick” in your computer and set

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

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

camera. Use the supplied dedicated USB cable to connect 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 you connect the camera for the first time, the operation automatically starts to allow your computer to recognize the camera. Be sure to wait until the operation finishes. See “If the Copy Wizard appears” (page 33) if you are using WindowsXP.

Cautions

• If you connect your camera to a computer with two or more USB jacks,donotconnect

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

• If you have a desktop computer, use the USB jack ontherearpanel of the computer.

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.

USB cable (supplied)

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

Step 3 Viewing images on Windows

Youcanview the images recorded in your camera while the camera is connected to your computer.

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

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the file.

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

Viewing an image of a floppy disk

Desired file type

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

Viewing an image of a “Memory Stick”

Desired file type

Still image “Dcim” foldert“100msdcf” foldertImage file Moving image* “Mssony” folder Clip Motion

image E-mail image

TIFF image (uncompressed)

∗ Copying a file to the hard diskofyourcomputer before viewing it is recommended. If

you view thefiledirectly from a floppy diskora“MemoryStick,”theimagemaybreak off.

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder

“Mssony” folder

“

Moml0001

“

100msdcf

“

Imcif100

” foldertImage file*

” foldertImage file

To copy the image data to your computer

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

Caution

If you copy an image with the same filename to the same folder in your computer, a confirmation message for overwriting the original image data will appear. If you want to delete the 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 computer 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. Tocopy another image, click “Finish”, disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again. Then, repeat the procedure in the Copy Wizard screen.

If the Removable Disk does not appear

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

Open “Device Manager” on your computer.

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.

1 Click “Other Devices.”

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

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

Click “ Sony DSC” or “ Sony Handycam”.

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

Click the “OK” button.

Turn off your camera 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).”

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Viewing images on Macintosh

Recommended Computer environment

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

The above OS must be installed at the factory. However,note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models. — iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed and a slot loading type

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

• IfyouconnecttwoormoredevicesthatuseUSBtoasinglecomputeroruseahub,operationis

not guaranteed.

• Some USB devicesmaynotoperateifthey are connected to the computer at the sametime as

your camera.

• Operations are not guaranteed for alltherecommended computer environments mentioned

above.

General procedure for viewing images

Installing the USBdriver to the computer (page 35)

Step 1

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

Connecting your camerato your computer using the USB cable

Step 2

(page 36) ViewingimagesonMacintosh(page36)

Step 3

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

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

Step 1 Installing the USB driver to the computer

Before connecting your camera to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB 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 “SetupMenu” 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.

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.

Draganddropthefloppydiskorthe“Memory Stick” icon into the recycle bin and then perform operations such as disconnecting the USB cable.

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For Mac OS X(v10.0) users

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

Step 3 Viewing images on Macintosh

Youcanview the images recorded in your camera while the camera is connected to your computer.

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

Youcanuse only a “Memory Stick” with a computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/ v10.1). Even if you insert a floppy disk,MacOSX(v10.0/v10.1)cannotrecognizeit. Touse 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 double-click the desired image file from the folder.

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

Viewing an image of a floppy disk

Desired file type

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

Double-click in this order

Viewing an image of a “Memory Stick”

Desired file type

Still image “Dcim” foldert“100msdcf” foldertImage file Moving image* “Mssony” folder Clip Motion

image E-mail image

TIFF image (uncompressed)

∗ Copying a file to the hard diskofyourcomputer before viewing it is recommended. If

you view thefiledirectly from a floppy diskora“MemoryStick,” the image may break off.

“Dcim” folder

“Mssony” folder

Double-click in this order

“

Moml0001

“

100msdcf

“

Imcif100

” foldertImage file

” foldertImage file*

” foldertImage 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”usingyourcamera(page81).

Youcannotformat 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

recognize a floppy disk other than this type.

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

played back on your camera.

Image file storage destinations and image file names

Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. Images in a floppy disk and ones in a “Memory Stick” have different file names. The meanings of the file names are as follows.

When using floppy disks

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

sss

stands for one of the following characters below.

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S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size F:Stillimagefileofmorethan640×480 size V:Moving image file recorded at 160×112 size W:Moving image file recorded at 320×240 size T: Still image file recorded in TEXT mode C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode M:Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode

For Windows 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-MAIL mode image data

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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 image 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 t his camera.

MVC-

MVCMVC-

MVC-

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

sssf

sssf sssf

sssf

sss

• Still image file recorded in E-MAIL

mode (page 61)

.411 • INDEX display file

Thisfilecanonlybeplayedbackon your camera.

.MPG • Moving image file .GIF • Still image file recorded in

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

.THM • Index image file recorded in

— TEXT mode (page 62)

E.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in

— Clip Motion (page 59)

E-MAIL mode (page 61)

When using “Memory Stick”s

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

ssss

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 image data

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF

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mode image data

Folder containing moving image data

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0

CLP0

MBL0

TXT0

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

ssss

• Still image file recorded in

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

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL

mode (page 59)

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

recorded in NORMAL mode

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE

mode (page 59)

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

recorded in MOBILE mode

.GIF • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

(page 62)

.THM • Index image file of still image file

recorded in TEXT mode

Folder File Meaning

Imcif100 DSC0

DSC0

Moml0001 MOV0

The numerical portions of the following files are the same.

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

file

— An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding

image file

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

Tips

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

JPEG format

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

GIF format

Using this format, the image will not deteriorate eveniftheimageiscompressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors used to 256 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.

.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in

ssss

E-MAIL mode (page 61)

.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 63)

.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally

Viewing images using “ImageMixer”

Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

Youcaneasily 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.

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Before operation

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

Turnon your computer.

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 ImageMixer 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 confirming the information in the “Readme.txt” screen displayed at

the end of installing process, close this screen and click “Finish.”

IfyouareusingWindowsXP,skipsteps2to4below. Goto

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.

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For Macintosh users

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

Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.

Tocopy image data to your computer using “ImageMixer”

Use the following procedure o f “PIXELA ImageMixer” to copy a still image or moving image data recorded in your camera. The procedure below is explained using screens displayed by Windows. Youcan copy the image using a similar procedure for Macintosh also.

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

Y oucan use only a “Memory Stick” with a computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/ v10.1). Even if you insert a floppy disk, MacOSX(v10.0/v10.1)cannotrecognizeit. Touse data saved on a floppy disk, copy it to a “Memory Stick” first (page 77).

Cautions

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

the USB cable.

• The screen display of your camera isnotcopied to your computer.

If you encounter a trouble

Close “ImageMixer” and restart it to retry.

Prepare your camera and computer.

Turnon your computer.

Insert a floppy disk or a “MemoryStick” in your computer 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.

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.1.0for Sony”.

For Macintosh users

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

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Click the 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 select a folder that contains an image to be viewed from the folder list window. A list of the images stored in the selected folder is displayed in the file thumbnail list 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 Fi les”and click “My Documents” (example) in the “Browse for Folder” screen that is displayed. Then, click “OK.” After you finish the setting, click the button at the bottom right of the screen.

Click an album in the album list window.

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

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

Youcanselect 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. Youcanalso copy the image by dragging and dropping it from the file thumbnail list window to the album.

Viewing images using “ImageMixer”

Youcanuse “ImageMixer” to view the image copied to your computer.

Click the Album Environment button in the main screen or

image copy screen.

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

Album Environment button

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Double-click the image to be viewed.

The selected image is displayed.

To return to the image list display screen

Click the close button displayedon the upper right of the screen.

To print the image

Click an image to be printed in the imagelist 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 Image Only button under the screen.

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

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

File Menu button

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Click the print button at the 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.

Viewingtheon-linehelpof“PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

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

For Windows users

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

The “ImageMixer Help” screen appears.

Youcan access the information you want from the table of

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

For Macintosh users

Use your web browser to 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”

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 web 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

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record or play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.

PLAY STILL MOVIE

PLAY: To play back or edit

images

STILL: To record still images

and Clip Motion images

MOVIE: To record moving

images

How to use the control button

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

Select

Set (enter)

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

Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen.

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

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

Note

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

SELECT OK

Menu bar

MENU BAR OFF

Selecting items or images on the LCD screen

Pressv/V/b/Bon the control

buttontoselecttheitemyou want to set orthe image you want to display.

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

Press the centerzon the

control button to enter the item.

Repeat steps each function.

and2to execute

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT CLOSE

MENU BAR OFF

The “Advanced operations”sectionof this manual refersto 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 a dvanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.

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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 F ILE SETUP

CAMERA

SELECT OK

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,andwhenyou press the center z that can be set for its item are displayed.

Note

The displayed items are changedaccording to the position of the MS/FD selector.

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

press the center

MENU BAR OFF

PLAY (single mode)

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

DELETE

, the settings

MENU BAR OFF

PLAY (INDEX mode)

2002 7 4 10:30PMMVC–001F

DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

NTSC

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To cancel the setup

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

1. To clear the menu bar, press

again.

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Menu settings

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector or the MS/FD selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with

(self-timer)

Records with the self-timer (page 21).

EFFECT

Item Setting Description

P. EFFECT SOLARIZE

DATE/ TIME

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

DAY & TIME

DATE OFF

Sets the image special effects (page 69). STILL

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

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

MOVIE

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

PLAY STILL MOVIE

selector

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 “MemoryStick.”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 floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” is changed.

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

Up to 10 framescanbe 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 show 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 recording moving images.

addition to 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 floppydisk, a slide show is up to approx. 20 m inutes.)

ON/OFF

execution.

(page 80).

images.

erasure (page 74).

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY

selector

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 Makes the flash level lower than normal.

–2.0EV

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

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

Sets the white balance (page 68). STILL

normal.

Adjusts the exposure before recording. STILL

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 the image to a floppy disk. PLAY

MS Copies the image to a “Memory Stick.”

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

STILL

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

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Item Setting Description

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 Description

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

— Setsthedateandtime(page14). 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. Tostopthedemonstration,turn off your camera.

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

mode (e.g., Europe).

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

PLAY

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

STILL MOVIE

PLAY STILL MOVIE

STILL MOVIE

selector

Before performing advanced operations

Item Setting Description

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when

LCD BRIGHT

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

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

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 picture quality. The size of a file 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 margin when the image is printed in the print paper. Please note that the top and bottom of the recording range displayed on the 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

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*

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

MVC-FD200

Viewingon computer Approx. 15 sec.

Image size Usage

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

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

320×240*

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

*1)When REC MODE is set to NORMAL. *2)Image size of a moving image. *3)The maximum recording time in continuous recording.

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 floppydisk,even if the remaining disk capacity is

sufficient,“DISK FULL” appears on the LCD screen and you cannotrecordanymore images.

• If you try to record 3001 imagesor moreona“MemoryStick,”even if the remaining memory

capacity of the “Memory Stick” is sufficient, “NO MEMORY SPACE” appears on the LCD screen and you cannot record anymoreimages.

• When the TEXT mode is selected, the numberofimagesthat can be recorded will be the same

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

Recording a large number of images

Viewingon computer Approx. 15 sec.

Number of images to be recorded or time

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

Approx. 80 sec.

(Approx. 15 sec.)*

Approx. 320 sec.

(Approx. 60 sec.)*

Number of images to be recorded or time

Floppy disk

Approx. 8 –

“Memory Stick”

Approx. 80 sec.

Approx. 320 sec.

(15 sec.)*

(60 sec.)*

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Tips

The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more informationisincluded. So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable foralargeformat print and onethatissaved using a smaller number of pixelsis suitablefor attachingtoanE-mail.Normally,an image is recorded in the ratiooffour to three to fitthemonitorratio. This camera can also record the image intheratioof three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. Thisisthe same ratio as the one used inphotodeveloping shops.

1280×960

1280 (3:2)

Creating Clip Motion Files

Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. Clip Motion images are played back on this camera at approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored inGIFformat,which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.

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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)

ClipMotionofupto2framescan be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

CANCEL

This cancels the creation of Clip Motion.

2, 3

B Various recording

Record the imagefor the first

frame.

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 recording the maximum number of frames.

160

2/10

To stop Clip Motion creation

Select [RETURN] after step 3. Note that if you record evenoneframe, you cannot stop Clip Motion creation.

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

(NORMAL)

80×72

(MOBILE)

∗ When recording 10 frames per Clip

Motion file

∗∗Whenrecording 2 frames per Clip

Motion file

“Memory Stick”

Approx.7*Approx.

Approx.

54**

40*

Approx.

400**

Notes

• Reading and writingdatatakesmoretime

than normal image recording.

• Due to the limitations of the GIF format,

the number of colors for ClipMotion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images.

• The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode,

so the picture quality deteriorates.

• GIF files not created on this camera may

not be displayed correctly.

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

The E-MAIL mode records a smallsize (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

andthen[E-MAIL]fromthe menu.

Record the image.

The number ofimages that you can record on a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode

MVC-FD100

Image size Number of images

1280×960 Approx. 5 Approx.

1280 (3:2) Approx. 5 Approx.

1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.

Floppy disk

640×480 Approx.22Approx.

“Memory Stick”

MVC-FD200

Image size Number of images

1600×1200 Approx. 3 Approx. 8

Floppy disk

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

(ECM) 1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.

640×480 Approx.22Approx.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

“Memory Stick”

Approx. 7 –

B Various recording

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Textis recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

andthen[TEXT]fromthe 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 Number of images

1280×960 Minimum7Minimum

1280 (3:2) Minimum8Minimum

1024×768 Minimum11Minimum

Floppy disk

640×480 Minimum28Minimum

“Memory Stick”

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Image size Number of images

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.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

• Ifthesubject is not evenlyilluminated, you

may be unable to record a clear image.

• Writing and reading data take moretime

than normal recording.

• When TEXT mode is selected, you cannot

use the PROGRAMAEfunction.

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

Minimum4–

121

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Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed) when using a “Memory

Stick.”

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

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 ofimages that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TIFF mode

MVC-FD100

Image size Number of images

1280×960 1 1280 (3:2) 2

2 3

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

• JPEGimagesarerecorded using the image

size selected in the [IMAGESIZE]menu (page 57). Images are automatically recorded using the image size[1280×960] unless [1280 (3:2)] is selected forMVCFD100. Images are automatically recordedusing the image size [1600×1200] unless[1600 (3:2)] is selected for MVC-FD200.

• Writingdatatakesmoretimethanin

normal recording.

B Various recording

Recording images in macro

Use this modewhenyourecordasmall subject such as flower or insect from close up.

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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 macrowith

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 focus does not work well.

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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

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the

indicators disappear.

and

Notes

• Focal pointinformationmaynot

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

• Focal pointinformationdoes not show the

correct distance when attachingthe conversion lens (optional).

• If you shoot a subject within 0.8 m

(31 1/2 inches) while the zoom leverisset to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoomlevertothe W side until the indicator stops flashing.

• You cannot use this function if you have

selected the Panfocusmodeinthe PROGRAM AE function.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL. Press PROGRAM AE

repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Twilight mode

Suppresses the blurring of colors of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losingthedarkatmosphere of the surroundings.

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.

Landscape mode

Focusesonlyona distant subject to record landscapes, etc.

Panfocus mode

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

Spot light-metering mode

Select this mode w hen there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you wanttorecordatthespot light-metering cross hair.

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

• Y oucanfocus only on distant subjects in

Landscape mode.

• In Panfocusmode, the zoompositionisset

to the W side and focus is fixed.

• When you record in Twilight plus mode,

we recommend that you use a tripod to preventshaking.

• Set the forced flash when you use the

flash in the following modes:

Twilight mode

–

Twilight plus mode

–

Landscape mode

–

• You cannot use the PROGRAM AE

function when themovingor still image of TEXT mode is recorded.

• The ISO film speed is settoAUTO when a

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

B Various recording

Tips

Under normal recording conditions,the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for thefocus, iris, exposure, and white balance,asit shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions.The PROGRAM AE function provides you with near-optimum adjustments to suit your shooting situation.

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Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

[EXPOSURE] from the menu. Select the desired exposure

value.

Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. Youcan select values ranging from +2.0 E V to −2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

If a subject isunderextremelybrightordark situations, or the flash isused,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 brightasshown below,we recommend that you adjustthe exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subjectinthe snow,settheexposure toward +, and when recording a subject withextremely brightilluminationsuch as a spotlight,set it toward –.

Set the exposure toward +

Set the exposure toward –

B Various recording

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

When the white balance mode is set to AUTO,yourcameraautomaticallysets 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.

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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To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

Tips

The image is affected by the lighting conditions. The image looks blueunder 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.

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

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 do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback only.

Notes

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

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

• The date and time are not imposed onto

Clip Motion images.

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2002 7 4

Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT)

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 contrast is clearer andthe picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like an old photograph.

NEG.ART

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

OFF

Does not use the picture effect function.

To cancel picture effect

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 LCD

screen.

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

2002 7 4 12:30PMMVC-001F

DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images.

The following marks are displayed on each image according to the image type and settings.

: Moving image file :E-mailfile :Printmark : Protect mark

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

To return to normal playback

(single image)

• Select the desired image with the

control button.

• Select (Return).

Note

When viewing an image recorded in Clip MotionorTEXTmodeontheINDEX screen, theimagemay appear different from the actual image.

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

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY. Displaytheimagetobe

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 theimage.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

To return to the normal size

Zoom out with the zoom lever until the zoom scaling indicator ( ×1.1) disappears from the screen, or simply press the center

To record an enlarged image (trimming)

Enlarge the 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.

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 evenifyouenlarge

the image.

• The enlargedimageisrecordedasthe

newest file.

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

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

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

SHOW] from the menu.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

B Various playback

Youcanselect 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.

Select [START].

The slide show begins.

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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 settingtimemayvary depending on the image size.

at the lower-left on the

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)

To 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.

Turnon the TV and start

playback on your camera.

The playback imageappearsonthe TV screen.

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 aroundtheimage.

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 ora“Memory Stick”, allimagesare erased evenwhenthey are protected.

In single mode

B Various playback

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

andthen[ON]fromthemenu.

The displayed image is protected

indicator appears.

and the

To release protection

Select [OFF] in step 2.

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

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Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

andthen[ALL]or[SELECT] from the menu.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON]. All the images in thefloppydiskor the “Memory Stick” 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 ENTERPROTECT CANCEL

SELECT OK

To release protection

If you selected [A LL] 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].

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Deleting images (DELETE)

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

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then display the 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 display the INDEX screen.

Select [DELETE] and then

[ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu.

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

ENTERDELETE CANCEL

SELECT OK

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

Note

If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.

B Editing

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 ofimages

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

• When you change from a small sizetoa

large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

• If you resize the recorded still image, the

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

• You may not be able to resizearecorded

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

• You cannot resize the recordedstillimage

to an image size of 3:2.

• If youresizea 3:2 size recorded stillimage

to another size, a black bandwillbe displayed above and below the resized image.

• You cannot resize the recordedstillimage

in the index screen.

Copying images (COPY)

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

In single mode

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Select the media using the

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

selector to PLAY, then display the 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

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

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

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

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 orchange the floppy

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

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

To continue copying the image to other floppy disks or “Memory Stick”s

After“COMPLETE”appearsinstep5, select [CONTINUE] and repeat step 5 above.

MS] or

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], 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

FD t

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

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

Copies to the “Memory Stick”

Copies to the floppy disk

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When you select [ALL]*

Select [OK].

∗ [ALL] can be selected only when

selecting [FDt FD] or [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].

∗∗Whenselecting[MSt 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. Toend copying, select [EXIT].

To continue copying the image to other floppy disks or “Memory Stick”s

After “COMPLETE”appearsinstep 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].

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Notes

• You cannot copy uncompressed images.

• You cannot copy the image that is bigger

than 1.4 MB.

• You cannot copy the images that the total

amount of the images is bigger than

1.4 MB. If “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY” appears or flashes on the INDEX screen,cancelsome images to copyandtry again.

• If you eject and insert the floppydiskor

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, whichis displayed when selecting [MS

FD].

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

Youcancopy 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 replacedbynewly written data including the protected image data. Check the contents of the recipient disk before copying the disk.

• Be sure tousethefloppydisk that has been

formattedbythiscameratocarryout DISK COPY (page 81).

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Set the MS/FD selector to FD,

theninsertthefloppydiskto be copied.

Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL],

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

“DISK ACCESS” appears.

When “CHANGE FLOPPY

DISK” is displayed, eject the floppy disk.

“INSERT FLOPPY DISK” appears.

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Insert another floppy disk.

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

To cont inue copying to other floppy disks

After “COMPLETE” appears instep4, select [CONTINUE] andrepeatsteps3 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)

Youcanmarkaprintmarkonstill images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

andthen[ON]fromthemenu.

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

To unmark the print mark

Select [OFF] in step 2.

In INDEX mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

andthen[SELECT]fromthe menu.

Select the images to be

markedwiththecontrol button.

2, 3, 4

Select [ENTER].

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

0001-0006/0100

ENTERPRINT MARK CANCEL

SELECT OK

To unmark selected print marks

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

To unmark all the print marks

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

To print out using the FVP-1 Mavica Printer

Set PRESET SELECT SW to PC on the printer.

Notes

• You cannot mark moving images, Clip

Motion images or imagesrecordedin 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,” all data stored on the floppy diskorthe“MemoryStick”will be deleted. Check the contents of the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

Note

Even if images are protected,theseimages will be deleted.

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Selectthefloppydiskorthe

“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 afloppydisk

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

• When formatting a “Memory Stick”

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

To cancel formatting

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

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Notes

• Formatthefloppydiskorthe “Memory Stick” only using this

camera. You cannot 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 this camera.

When used as the floppy disk drive, set the MS/FD selector to FD. When used as the “Memory Stick” drive, set the MS/FD selector to MS.

Connect the AC power

adaptor and turn on the camera.

Connect the camera to the

computer using the supplied USB cable.

Open “My Computer” on

Windowsandchecktheicon “Removable Disk,” then use thecameraasanexternal drive.

Note

• When using Windows2000,Windo wsMe,

or WindowsXP,seealsopage 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. Tousedatasavedonafloppydisk, copy it to a “Memory Stick” first (page 77).

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Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (optional) or an LCD cleaning kit (optional) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camerasurface

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 otherdusty locations

Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction.

On floppy disks

Toprotect data recorded on floppy disks, note the following:

• Avoid storing floppy disks near

magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions. Otherwise, permanent erasure of disk data may result.

• Avoid storing floppy disks in areas

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

• Avoid contact with the disk’ssurface

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

• Avoidgetting liquids on the floppy

disk.

• Be sure to use a floppy disk case to

ensure protection of important data.

• Even when you use a 3.5-inch 2HD

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

On operating temperature

Yourcamerais designed for use between the temperatures of 0°Cto 40°C(32°Fto104°F). Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly.

Moisture condensation occurs easily when:

• The camera is brought from a cold

location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.

• The camera is taken from an air-

conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs

Immediately eject the floppy disk, then turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the m oisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to record with moisture remaininginsidethelens, you will be unable torecord clear images.

On AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet

(wall socket) when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a

damaged cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord (mains

lead) forcibly,orplaceaheavy object

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on it. This will damage the cord (mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Preventmetallicobjectsfromcom ing

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

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or

drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly

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

• The unit becomes warm during use.

This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that

are:

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

On battery pack

• Use only the specified charger with

the charging function.

• To prevent accident from a short

circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Keep the battery pack away from

fire.

• Never expose the battery pack to

temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any

mechanical shock.

• Do not disassemble nor modify the

battery pack.

• Attach the battery pack to the camera

securely.

• Charging while some capacity

remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

On the built-in rechargeable lithium battery

Your camera is supplied with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery installed to retain the date/time and various settings, regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camera. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camera. It will be completely discharged in about one month if you do not use your camera at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camera operation. To retain the date andtime,etc.,chargethe 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 exceedsafloppydisk.“Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.

There are two types of “Memory Stick”s: general “Memory Stick”sand “MagicGate Memory Stick”sthatare equipped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. Y oucan use both typesof “Memory Stick” with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

∗ MagicGate is copyright protection

technology that uses encryption technology.

Notes

• It is recommended that you make abackup

copy of your important data.

• Do not removethe“MemoryStick”while

reading or writing data.

• Data may be damaged if:

—you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn

offyourcamera whilereadingor writing data.

—you use the “Memory Stick” in a

location subject to the effectsofstatic 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,” putitinitssuppliedcase.

• 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 disassembleor modifythe

“Memory Stick.”

• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get

wet.

• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”sin

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

the sun or under the scorchingsun.

—Under direct sunlight. —Veryhumidor 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

Youcanuse your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 VAC,50/60Hz.Use a commercially

available AC plug adaptor [a],if

necessary,depending on the design of thewalloutlet(wallsocket)[b].

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

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 connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,

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Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PALsystem

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

PAL-Msystem

Brazil

PAL-Nsystem

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

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 batterypack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack

before you start using your camera.

• We recommend charging the battery

pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F) until the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

• After charging is completed, either

disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack.

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Effective use of the battery pack

• Batteryperformance decreases in

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

close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots.

— Use the large capacity battery

pack (NP-F550, optional).

• Frequently using the LCD panel or

frequently operating the zoom wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity battery pack (NP-F550, optional).

• Be certain to turn the POWER switch

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

• Procure spare batteries that can last

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

• Do not expose the battery pack to

water. The battery pack is not waterresistant.

Remaining 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 againsothattheindication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fullychargedstate, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.

mark indicating there islittle

• The

remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.

How to store the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not used for a

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.

• Touse the battery pack up on your

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

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery

capacity decreases little by little as youuseitmoreandmore,andas time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably,aprobablecause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to

how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

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.Ifcode 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.

Additional information

Your camera cannot record images.

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

The resizingfunctiondoes 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.

Connect it 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/MOVIEselector 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 recording mode (page 64).

Move the zoom lever to the W side.

• You cannot resizemovingimages,textimages,Clip

Motion images, and uncompressed images.

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

You cannot display a print mark.

The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or o ther

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

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

Thedateandtimeare 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 playedbackona 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.

SetittoSTILL.

• The date and time are not set correctly.

Set the correct date and time (page 14).

• This is called 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.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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

Your camera cannotdelete an image.

The power turns off suddenly.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

Additional information

The slide show function stops automatically.

Youcannotuse 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

and then play back the file from the hard disk (page 32).

• The image is protected.

Cancel the protection (page 74).

• With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIEselector set to

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

Turn on the camera.

• The battery pack is discharged.

Replace it with a fully charged battery pack.

• The VIDEO OUT setting 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/MOVIEselectortoSTILL

and change the setting (pages 53, 54).

• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 65).

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