Sony MVC-FD51 User Manual

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Digital Still Camera

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MVC-FD51

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Operating instructions

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

WARNING

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. MVC-FD51 Serial No.

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CAUTION

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For the Customers in the United States and CANADA

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return you unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or

business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used.

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

ATTENTION

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

• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.A.

• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Table of contents

Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7

Getting started 8

Preparation 8 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 10 Step 3: Setting the date and time 12

Basic operations 15

Recording images 15

The indicators during recording 18 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 19 Flash/Self-timer 19 Adjusting the exposure 20

Watching images on the LCD screen 21

The indicators during playback 22 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 22 Playing back 6 recorded images at a time

(INDEX screen) 23 Protecting images 24 Deleting images 27

Viewing images using a personal computer 31

Advanced operations 32

Changing the mode settings 32 Enjoying Picture Effect 35

Additional information 36

Changing the lithium battery in the camera 36 Precautions 37 Troubleshooting 39 Self-diagnosis display 41 Specifications 42 Parts identification 43 Index 46

MVC-FD51(U/C-E) Table of contents 5

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Be sure to read before using your camera

Checking supplied accessories (see page 8)

Digital still camera (1) Battery charger (1) Power cord (1 set) NP-F330 battery pack (1) Shoulder strap (1)

Image recording format on this camera

The image data recorded with this camera is compressed and recorded in JPEG format. Extension of the file is “.JPG”. For details, see page 31.

Power sources

This camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* NP-F330 (supplied)/F530/F550 and the AC power adaptor AC-V700. If you use any other battery or power sources to operate your camera, the camera may not operate.

Trial recording

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

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camera, floppy disk, etc.

Precaution on copyright

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

* “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible equipment about its battery consumption. ”InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Before using your camera

This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as media. Use the following floppy disk type.

•Size: 3.5 inch

•Type: 2HD

•Capacity: 1.44 MB

•Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sector) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it using the camera or personal computer.

Do not shake or strike the unit

Malfunctions, inability to record images as well as inability to use floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

Do not get the unit wet

This unit is an electronic device, do not allow it to get wet. When shooting in the rain or outdoors, be careful not allow water to get on or into the unit. When moving this unit from one atmospheric condition to another, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. If this occurs refer to page 38 and follow instructions on how to remove it before using.

Back up recommendations

To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy (back up) data to disk.

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters. e.g., Press FLASH.

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Preparation

What you need

Digital Still Camera

Floppy disk (not supplied)

3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB)

Preparation outlines

The clock is not set at the factory. Be sure to set the clock before using your camera.

1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 9) 2 Install the battery pack. (p. 10)

This camera operates by battery pack. Install a fully charged battery pack.

3 Set the date and time. (p. 12)

The date and time data are necessary for MS-DOS format recording. If they are not set, incorrect date and time are recorded. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode.

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Battery pack (NP-F330)

Battery charger (BC-V615)

Power cord Shoulder strap

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

To charge the battery pack, use the battery charger. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the battery charger.

to wall outlet

CHARGE lamp

Battery pack

1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the $

mark. Slide it down until it clicks.

The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.

To remove the battery pack

Slide up the battery pack.

Charging time

Battery NP-F330 NP-F530 NP-F550

Full charge* 210 min. 225 min. 240 min. Normal charge** 150 min. 165 min. 180 min.

Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the battery charger BC-V615. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) * Charging for about one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. ** Charging just until the CHARGE lamp goes out.

(orange)

Battery charger

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Step 2: Installing the battery pack

(base)

1 While sliding OPEN (BATT) in the direction of the

arrow, open the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery pack with the $ mark facing

toward the battery compartment.

3 Close the cover until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. While sliding the battery release lever rightward, remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing.

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Battery release lever

Battery life/No. of images that can be recorded/ played back

Battery Battery life No. of images

(min.) (record/playback)

NP-F330 Unusing the flash (Supplied) Using the flash

Continuous playing

Continuous recording

NP-F530

Unusing the flash Using the flash

Continuous playing

Continuous recording

NP-F550

Unusing the flash Using the flash

Continuous playing

85 (80) 620 (580) 85 (80) 380 (360)

120 (110) 900 (820)

120 (105) 880 (770) 115 (100) 520 (450) 165 (145) 1230 (1080)

150 (140) 1100 (1020) 145 (135) 660 (610) 210 (195) 1570 (1460)

Approximate battery life and No. of images that can be recorded/played back under the temperature of 77°F (25°C). Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.

Recording at about 10 second intervals

Recording at about 15 second intervals

Playing back single image at about 10 second intervals

• Battery life and No. of images will be decreased if you use the camera in a cold environment or while you repeat turning the power on/off.

• Battery life and No. of images above are a guide with using some floppy disks.

¡ Notes on remaining battery time indication

Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen*. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances. * During recording, remaining battery time is displayed while the power

is on. During playback, it is displayed with the image on the LCD screen.

¡ Auto power-off function

During recording if you leave the camera inactive for about 3 minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.

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Step 3: Setting the date and time

Function of the control button

You can select an item in the menu which appears on the LCD screen by pressing the upper, lower, left or right side of the control button. When an item is selected, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press the center of the control button.

Control button

Upper side

Left side

Lower side

When you use the camera first

With the floppy disk inserted (p. 15) and the power turned on, as in step 1, the clock set screen appears. If this occurs, follow the procedures from step 4.

Right side

Press to execute.

1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power.

If the “I” indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to the procedures on page 36.

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2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then

press it.

The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel menu screen, select “ RETURN” with the control button, then press it.

–EV

3 Select “CLOCK SET” with the control button,

then press it.

 CLOCK SET BEEP FIELD/FRAME QUALITY RETURN

CLOCK SET

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

1998 1 8 10: 20

ENTER

CANCEL



4 Select the desired display of the date with the

control button, then press it.

Y/M/D (year/month/day) M/D/Y (month/day/year) D/M/Y (day/month/year)

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÷Step 3: Setting the date and time

5 Select the date and time with the control button,

then press it.

The item to be changed is indicated with 4/$. Select number by pressing the upper side or lower side of the control button, then press it to enter the number. After entering the number, 4/$ moves to the next item. When “D/M/Y” is selected, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

CLOCK SET

Y/M/D



1998 1 8 10: 20

6 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then

press it at the desired moment to begin clock movement.

To cancel setting the date and time

Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it.

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Recording images

3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary

for recording.

6,7

Macro switch

ACCESS lamp

BRIGHT (brightness of the LCD screen) +/– button

4,5

321

DISPLAY button

1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 2 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA.

The image captured by the lens and “NO DISK” appear on the LCD screen.

3 Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and

open the floppy disk cover.

The screen turns blue and “COVER OPEN” appears.

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÷Recording images

4 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.

Before inserting, check that the write protect tab set to the recordable position.

5 Close the cover.

STD

Image quality indicator

Remaining disk capacity indicator No. of recorded images

AE lock indicator (Green)

The image appears on the LCD screen.

–EV

120min

6 Press the shutter button halfway down.

The AE lock indicator r (green) appears on the LCD screen. AE (auto exposure) and AWB (auto white balance) are frozen.

7 Press the shutter button fully down.

The image is recorded on the disk. The ACCESS lamp flashes, the remaining disk capacity indicator rotates and “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen.

Note

When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never shake or strike the unit. As well do not open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

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The number of images you can record on a floppy disk

The number of images you can record is different depending on which image quality mode you select and subject complexity.

STANDARD about 30 – 40 images FINE about 15 – 20 images

Change the disk when the remaining disk capacity indicator is emptied and flashes. The image quality mode is set at the factory to STANDARD (p. 33).

Notes

• If you attempt to record 55 images or above, DISK FULL appears on the LCD screen and you cannot record the image even when the remaining disc capacity indicator is not emptied.

• When the remaining disk capacity indicator flashes, image data cannot be recorded and INDEX screen may not be displayed.

To remove the floppy disk

Open the floppy disk cover and press EJECT.

EJECT button

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÷Recording images

The indicators during recording

The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

Flash indicator

Self-timer indicator

AE lock indicator

Macro shooting indicator

Exposure indicator

Picture effect indicator

LCD brightness indicator*

Adjusting the exposure button

MENU button

MACRO +1.5EV

SEPIA

–EV

FRAME STD

E : 61 : 01

120min

Image quality indicator

Remaining disk capacity indicator

No. of stored images

Self-diagnosis function indicator

FRAME indicator

Remaining battery time indicator

Self-timer button

* Displayed when pressed only.

To go off the indicators

Press DISPLAY.

The indicators do not go off in the following modes: Picture effect, Macro, AE Lock, Self-timer, Flash, FRAME and Adjusting the exposure.

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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Use the BRIGHT +/– button.

Flash/Self-timer

FLASH CHARGE lamp

Flash

Press FLASH. When the blinking FLASH CHARGE lamp lights up, you can shoot images using the flash. To cancel flash mode, press it again.

•The subject must be 1 5/8 feet to 10 feet (50 cm to 3 m) away from the flash.

•If flash is used in FRAME mode, the image is recorded in FIELD mode. The FRAME indicator flashes on the LCD screen (p. 33).

Self-timer

Select with the control button, then press it. About 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded.

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÷Recording images

Adjusting the exposure

Select “+EV” or “–EV” with the control button, then press it to select the desired value.

To raise the exposure value (brighten the picture): +EV To lower the exposure value (darken the picture): –EV

Selected value

+1.5EV

–EV

The EV (exposure value) can be adjusted –1.5EV to +1.5EV.

¡ When the subject is too close to focus on

Move the macro switch on the front of the camera to the “MACRO” side, and then focus on the subject. The macro indicator MACRO can shoot a subject that is about 3 to 9 inches (about 8 to 25 cm) or more away from the lens surface in macro mode. Put back the switch until it clicks after macro recording, or you may not be able to focus on a distant subject.

appears on the LCD screen. You

cMACRO

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Watching images on the LCD screen

ACCESS lamp

3 2

1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 2 Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and

open the floppy disk cover.

3 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks, then close

the cover.

4 Set PLAY/CAMERA to PLAY.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD screen.

5 To display the preceding recorded image, select

“ ” with the control button, then press it.

To display the next image, select “ ” with the control button, then press it. When the indicators on the LCD screen are not displayed, press the left or right side of the control button to display the preceding or next image.

MVC-011S

INDEX

120min

STD

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Image number Number of stored

images in the floppy disk File name

Recording date of the playback image

/ buttons

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÷Watching images on the LCD screen

Note

When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never shake or strike the unit. As well do not open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack.

The indicators during playback

Image number Image quality indicator Remaining disk capacity indicator

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STD

Number of stored images in the floppy disk

File name

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Recording date of the playback image

Remaining battery time indicator / buttons (Single screen mode)/

/ buttons (Index screen mode) INDEX button

MENU button

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Use the BRIGHT +/– button.

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Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (INDEX screen)

Select “INDEX” with the control button, then press it.

The ” mark appears on the image that is displayed before changing to INDEX screen mode.

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STD

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INDEX

• To display the following 6 images, select “b” with the control button, then press it.

• To display the preceding 6 images, select “B” with the control button, then press it.

• To return to the normal playback screen (SINGLE screen), select an image with the control button, then press it.

• The number displayed at the upper right side of the image shows the recording order on the disk. It is different from the file name (p. 31).

120min

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÷Watching images on the LCD screen

Protecting images

To prevent accidental erasure, you can protect the image.

In SINGLE screen mode

1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then

press it.

The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel menu screen, select “

RETURN

” with the control button, then press it.

3 Select “PROTECT” with the control button, then

press it.

The red r mark shows the current setting.

CLOCK SET BEEP FORMAT DISK DELETE PROTECT RETURN

 PROTECT

ON

OFF

RETURN

4 Select “ON” with the control button, then press

it.

The protect mark H appears on the upper left side of the image.

To cancel protecting image

Select “ RETURN” with the control button, then press it. The screen returns to the menu screen.

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To cancel protection of the image

Select “OFF” in step 4 with the control button, then press it.

Note

When you format the disk, the contents of the whole disk, including the protected image data, are erased.

In INDEX screen mode – Protecting all or selected images

1 Select “INDEX” with the

control button, then press it to enter INDEX screen

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mode.

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2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then

press it.

The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel menu screen, select “ RETURN” with the control button, then press it.

3 Select “PROTECT” with the

control button, then press it.

 PROTECT ALL SELECT CANCEL

12:30PM

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÷Watching images on the LCD screen

4 Protecting all the images

1 Select “ALL” with the

control button, then press it.

2 Select “OK” with the

control button, then press it.

The screen returns to the index screen. When you cancel the menu screen, H appears on the upper left side of all the images.

Protecting selected images 1 Select “SELECT” with the

control button, then press it.

“PROTECT” appears on the LCD screen.

2 Use the control button to display the red ”

mark at the image you want to protect.

H appears on the upper left side of the image.

To cancel protecting, press the control button so that the “H” indicator goes out.

To display preceding or following 6 images, select “B” or “b” with the control button, then press it.

3 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then

press it.

   PROTECT ALL ? OK

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PROTECT

ENTER

CANCEL

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CANCEL

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To cancel protection of the image in INDEX screen mode

Follow the procedures of “Protecting selected images”. In step 2, select the images you want to cancel protection with the control button, then press it. The “H” indicator at the upper left side of the image disappears. When you have finished the cancelling, select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it.

To cancel protecting image

Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it. The screen returns to the menu screen.

Deleting images

You can delete images you do not want to keep any longer.

In SINGLE screen mode

1 Display the image you want to delete. 2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then

press it.

The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel menu screen, select “ RETURN” with the control button, then press it.

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÷Watching images on the LCD screen

3 Select “DELETE” with the control button, then

press it.

CLOCK SET BEEP FORMAT DISK DELETE

  DELETE ? OK

CANCEL PROTECT RETURN

4 Select “OK” with the control button, then press

it.

To cancel deleting image

Select “CANCEL” in step 4 with the control button, then press it.

Notes

• You cannot delete a protected image. To delete protected image, cancel their protection first.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them.

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In INDEX screen mode – Deleting all or selected images

1 Select “INDEX” with the

control button, then press it to enter INDEX screen

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mode.

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2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then

press it.

The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel menu screen, select “

3 Select “DELETE” with the

control button, then press it.

RETURN

” with the control button, then press it.

 DELETE ALL SELECT CANCEL

4 Deleting all the images

1 Select “ALL” with the

control button, then press it.

2 Select “OK” with the

control button, then press it.

The screen turns to blue and “NO FILE” appears.

   DELETE ALL ? OK

CANCEL

1998 7 4

12:30PM

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÷Watching images on the LCD screen

Deleting selected images

1 Select “SELECT” with the

control button, then

DELETE

ENTER

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CANCEL

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press it.

“DELETE” appears on the LCD screen.

2 Use the control button to display the red ”

mark at the image you want to delete.

The selected image number reverses color.

To cancel deleting, press the control button.

The image number display returns to normal. To display the preceding or following 6 images, select “B” or “b” with the control button, then press it.

3 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then

press it.

The selected images are deleted and the image numbers move up.

To cancel deleting image

Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it. The screen returns to the menu screen.

Notes

• Even when you select “ALL”, you cannot delete the protected image.

• When you select “SELECT” , you cannot select a protected image.

• To delete protected image, cancel their protection first.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them.

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