Sony MVC-FD87, MVC-FD92 Service Manual

MVC-FD87/FD92

SERVICE MANUAL

Level 2

Ver. 1.0 2001. 02

PHoto: MVC-FD92

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 LCD.

On the FC-85 board

This service manual procides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the FC-85 board. Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical parts list of the FC-85 board is not shown. The following pages are not shown.

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong K ong Model

Australian Model

Korea Model

Japanese Model

FC-85 board

Schematic diagram.....................................Page 4-15 to 4-38

Printed wiring board ...................................Page 4-11 to 4-14

Electrical parts list ......................................Page 6-10 to 6-18

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

System

Image device

5mFD92:

FD87:

Lens

FD92:

FD87:

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold

m(1/3.6type)colorCCD

6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD 8× zoom lens

f = 4.75 – 38 mm (3/16 – 1 1/2 inches) (41 – 328 mm when

camera) F = 2.8 – 3.0

3× zoom lens f = 6.1 – 18.3 mm (1/4 – (39 – 117 mm (1 9/16 – when camera) F = 2.8 – 2.9

(1 5/8 – 13 inches)

converted into a 35 mm still

4 5/8 inches)

converted into a 35 mm still

3/4 inches)

SPECIFICATIONS

Data system

MoFD92: vie: MPEG Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG (Monaural) GIF (in TEXT mode)FD87: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF) “Memory Stick”: JPEG (Exif2.1)

Recording medium

FlFD92: oppy disk:

3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44 MB) “Memory Stick” FlFD87: oppy disk:

3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44 MB) “Memory Stick” (When using with the MSAC-FD2M/FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick): DCF format

Flash

Recommended recording distance:

0.3mto2.5m(117/8inches to 8 1/3 feet)

Input and Output connector (FD92)

A/V OUT (MONO) (Monaural)

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ

ACC jack

Minijack

USB jack

mini-B

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

LCD screen

LCD panel

TFT (Thin Film Transistor activematrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Application

Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550

Power requirements

8.4 V

Power consumption (During shooting)

3.5 W

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°Cto+60°C(–4°Fto +140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

143×FD92:

103×79 mm

(5 3/4×41/8×3 1/8 inches) (w/h/d) 143×FD87: 103×75 mm (5 3/4×41/8×3 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

FD92:

660g(1lb7oz)(including NP-F330 battery pack, floppy disk and lens cap,

FD87: 630 g (1 lb 6 oz) (including

NP-F330 battery pack, floppy disk and lens cap,

Built-in microphone (FD92)

Electret condenser microphone

Built-in speaker (FD92)

Dynamic speaker

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C 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

Dimensions (Approx.)

125×39×62 mm (5×19/16× (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

280 g (10 oz)

+140°F)

2 1/2 inches)

etc.)

NP-F330 battery pack

Battery type

Lithium ion

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Mean output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

38.4 20.6 70.8 mm (1 9/16 13/16 2 7/8 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

70 g (2 oz)

Accessories

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) (FD92) NP-F330 battery pack (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (FD92) Shoulder strap (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Operating instructions (1)

Driver) (1)

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.

Design and specifications without notice.

are subject to change

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.

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.

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• Floppy disk that can be used by the MVC-FD87/FD92

• Size : 3.5-inch

• Type : 2 HD

• Capacity : 1.44 MB

• Format : MS-DOS format

(512 bytes × 18 sector) (FD can be formatted by the MVC-FD87/FD92)

Table for differences of function

Model MVC-FD87 MVC-FD92

Image device 1/2.7-inch CCD 1/3.6-inch CCD Lens 3 8 Digital zoom 6 16 Recording moving image – a Audio with still image – a MS socket – a Digital I/O (USB) – a CD board CD-318 CD-310

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Section Title Page Section Title Page

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

5. ADJUSTMENTS

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....... 1-8

Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 1-9

Various Recording ................................................................... 1-11

Various Playback..................................................................... 1-15

Editing ..................................................................................... 1-16

As an External Drive................................................................ 1-18

Additional Information ............................................................. 1-18

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 1-19

Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 1-21

Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 1-21

LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 1-21

2. DISASSEMBLY

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

2-2. FDD Block Assembly..................................................... 2-1

2-3. FC-85 Board.................................................................. 2-2

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

2-5. PK-54 Board.................................................................. 2-3

2-6. LCD Module................................................................... 2-3

2-7. Circuit Boards Location................................................. 2-4

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. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-7

CD-310 Printed Wiring Board and

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-7

CD-318 Printed Wiring Board and

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-9

FU-152 Printed Wiring Board....................................... 4-39

FU-152 Schematic Diagram......................................... 4-41

PK-54 Printed Wiring Board.......................................... 4-43

PK-54 (MODE SWITCH, A/V OUT)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-47

PK-54 (LCD DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-49

PK-54 (BACK LIGHT DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ...... 4-51

4-3. Waveforms .................................................................... 4-53

4-4. Parts Location ............................................................... 4-56

Before Starting Adjustment ..................................................... 5-1

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 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 Page Data ........................ 5-10

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

2. Modification of B, E, F, 7 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

1-3. Video System Adjustments ........................................... 5-14

1. Video Sync Level Adjustment (FD92)........................... 5-14

2. Video Burst Level Adjustment (FD92) .......................... 5-14

1-4. Camera System Adjustment ......................................... 5-15

1. Hall Adjustment ............................................................. 5-16

2. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the Minipattern Box).. 5-17

3. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the Flange Back

Adjustment Chart Subject More than 500 m Away) ..... 5-18

4. Flange Back Check ....................................................... 5-20

5. F No. Standard Data Input ............................................ 5-20

6. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment .................................... 5-21

7. Picture Frame Setting ................................................... 5-22

8. Light Level Adjustment and ND Shutter Check ............ 5-23

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

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

11. Auto White Balance ND Filter Compensation (FD92) .. 5-25

12. Auto White Balance Adjustment ................................... 5-26

13. Color Reproduction Adjustment .................................... 5-27

14. Color Reproduction Check ............................................ 5-28

15. Auto White Balance Check ........................................... 5-30

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

17. Strobe Light Level and White Balance Check .............. 5-33

18. CCD Black Defect Compensation................................. 5-34

19. CCD White Defect Compensation ................................ 5-35

1-5. LCD System Adjustments ............................................. 5-36

1. LCD Initial Data Input .................................................... 5-37

2. VCO Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ................................... 5-38

3. Black Limit Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ......................... 5-39

4. Bright Adjustment (FC-85 Board).................................. 5-39

5. Contrast Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ............................. 5-40

6. Color Adjustment (FC-85 Board) .................................. 5-40

7. VG Center Adjustment (FC-85 Board).......................... 5-41

8. V-COM Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ............................... 5-42

9. White Balance Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ................... 5-43

1-6. System Control System Adjustments ........................... 5-44

1. Battery Down Adjustment.............................................. 5-44

2. ZOOM Center Adjustment............................................. 5-45

3. Alignment Check (FDD Unit)......................................... 5-45

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

2-1. Adjusting Remote Commander..................................... 5-46

1. Used the Adjusting Remote Commander ..................... 5-46

2. Precautions upon Using the Adjusting

Remote Commander ..................................................... 5-46

2-2. Data Process................................................................. 5-47

2-3. Service Mode ................................................................ 5-48

1. Setting the Test Mode ................................................... 5-48

2. Bit Value Discrimination ................................................ 5-48

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Section Title Page

3. Switch Check (1) ........................................................... 5-48

4. Switch Check (2) (FD92)............................................... 5-48

5. Switch Check (3) ........................................................... 5-49

6. LED Check .................................................................... 5-49

7. Self Diagnosis Code...................................................... 5-49

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 (FD87) ...................................... 6-6

6-1-7. Lens Block Section (FD92) ...................................... 6-7

6-2. Electrical Parts List........................................................ 6-8

* The color reproduction frame is shown on page 137.

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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-FD87/FD92 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 each 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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[LCD type check]

By measuring the resistor value between Pin qd of CN803 and Pin 4 of CN803 on FC-85 board, the type of LCD can be discrimi-

nated. Note: About PK-54 board and LCD module, discriminate LCD

type on the machine, and replace the same type.

FC-85 board CN803

Resistor

value

LCD type PD board

10 kΩ TYPE SA PK-54 (TYPE SA) 22 kΩ TYPE ST PK-54 (TYPE ST)

Volt ohm meter

FC-85 board CN803

CPC cover

qd pin

4 pin

CPC-12 jig (J-6082-436-A)

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[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

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

Replace the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (FD92). Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (FD92) with the MVC-FD87/ FD92.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit

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”

(FD92) is inserted.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

E:61:00

E61:10

Checking of lens drive circuit

When failed in the focus initialization.

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.

Caution Display During Error

DRIVE ERROR

DISK ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR (FD92)

Flash LED

Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

MVC-FD87/FD92

This section is extracted from MVC-FD92 instruction manual.

WARNING

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

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficien t magnitude to constitute a risk of electr ic shock to persons.

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

If you haveany 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-FD92 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complieswith Part 15of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: (1) Thi s device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expres sly approved in this manual could void y our authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi ts for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are design ed 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, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. I f this equipment does cause harmful interference to r adio or television reception,which can be determined by turning thee quipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged to try to c orrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving ante nna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to whic ht he receiver is co nnected.

—C onsult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for hel p.

Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA

The supplied interface cable must be use d with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digita l device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory S ervice Center.

Note:

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

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

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

For the Customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENTELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THEBLADES CAN BE FUL LY IN SERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE .

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

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

Should the fuse in the plug suppli ed need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with

or mark) must be us ed.

If the plug supplied with this equ ipment 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.

For the Customers in Germany

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

31/EEC This equipment complies with th e EMC regulations when used under the fol lowing circumstances:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light-industry district

(This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Cl ass B.)

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence th e picture and sound of this camera.

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Operating instructions

Before operating the u nit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. As you read through this manua l, buttons and settings on the ca mera are shown in capital letters. e.g. Press DISPLAY.

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recordi ng 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 malfunctio no f your camera or recording medium, etc .

Notes on im age data com patibility of the “Memory Stick”

• Thiscamera conforms withthe Design rule

for Camera File system universal stan dard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models ar e not sold in some areas.)

• Playback of images recorded with your

camera on other equipment and pla yback of images recorded or edited w ith other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording ofs uch materials may be contrary to the provi sion of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunct ions and inability to record images, this may ren der the floppy disks or “Memory Stick”s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

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

• The LCD screenand the finder are

manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99.99% o f the pixels are operational for effectiveuse. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (wh ite, red, blue or green in color) that consta ntly 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. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direc t sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be car eful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 72 a nd follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

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

When the camera is used for long periods

Note that the camera body may b ecome hot.

Introduction

Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting

The digital still camera is able to play back the image and delete it right away.

Recording still images: page 18 Playing back still images: page 24 Deleting images (DELETE): page 64

Captures images with your computer

Youcan easily copy images onto your computer using a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick,” and view and modify images on your computer using application software.

Viewingimages using a computer: page 27

Records a moving picture with audio

The digital still camera can record a moving picture with audio for maximum 60 seconds.

Recording moving images: page 23

Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your situation

Creating Clip Motion Files: page 47 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 49 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 50 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 51 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 52

1-1

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4

Self-timer lamp (22)

Flash (22)

Shutter button (18, 23)

Zoom lever (20)

Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

Useatripodwithascrewlengthof less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

7 8

0 qa qs

Lens Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

Lens cap (supplied) ACC (Accessory) jack A/V OUT (MONO) jack (62)

Audio output is monaural.

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

Getting started

Attaching the shoulder strap

qs qd

4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Photocell window for LCD

screen

The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight.

VOLU ME + /– buttons (26)

LCD BACKLIGHT switch (20)

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

(38)

POWER ON/OFF (CHG)

(Charge) lamp (10)

(Flash) button/ ( Flash)

lamp (22)

FOCUS button (5 3)

PROGRAM AE button (54)

DISPLAY button (21)

POWER switch (14)

Hooks for strap

LCD screen

Floppy disk slot (16)

Access lamp (18, 19)

DISK EJECT lever (16)

Speaker

“Memory Stick” cover/

“Memory Stick” slot (17)

MS /FD (“Memory Stick”/floppy

disk) selector

Battery cover (9)

USB cover/USB jack (29)

Control button (38)

qf qg qh qj qk

ql w; wa

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Yourcamera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied)

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). See page 75 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

1 2 3

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the as illustrated.

Close the battery cover.

mark facing toward the battery compartment

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

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

Charging the battery pack

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

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 the Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (orange) below the LCD screen lights up when charging begins. When the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes off, full

charge is completed.

mark facing up.

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

to a wall outlet ( mains)

After charging the battery pack

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

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accuratedepending on the conditionsof use and the operating environment. Charging at a room temperature of 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F) is recommended.

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NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) battery pack

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

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera again.

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

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

• When a 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 completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C(77°F).

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

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 of 25°C(77°F) w ith a fully charged battery pack, 640×480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode.

∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals when using a floppy disk, or at abo ut3- second intervals

when using a “Memory Stick”

∗∗Pla ying back single images continuously at about 2-second int ervals

(min.)

Approx. 80 Approx. 1600 Appr ox. 170 Approx. 3400

Approx. 100 Approx. 3000 A pprox. 230 Ap prox. 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 number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using

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

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

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

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

battery so that the correct ba ttery remaining time appears.

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

malfunction.

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 (mains).

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 74.

When using the AC power adaptor

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

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

to a wall outlet (mains)

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.

Control button

POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power.

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

Pressvon the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT OK

Select [SETUP] withBon the control button,

then press the center

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

center

VIDEO OUT

CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT CLOSE

/LANGUAGE

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

CAMERA

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VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT FILE SETUP

SELECT OK

CAMERA

200111

12:00:00A

CLOCK SET

2001 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT

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

ENTER

CANCEL

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button,then press the

v/V

center

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

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

itemyouwanttosetwith 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 center moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

on the control

b/B

v/V

moves to the next

v/V

at the desired

,setthe

CLOCK SET

2001 : 1 1 12 00 AM//

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2001 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2001/ :/ 1 7 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2001/ :/ 4 7 10 30 PM

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 recordable position for

recording.

Insert the floppy 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 other than the floppy disks described above.

• You cannot use the optional MSAC-FD2M/FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick.

• Never remove the floppy disk, turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD selector

while the access lamp is lit up.

Removing the floppy disk

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

Recordable/erasable

Unrecordable/unerasable

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

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Open the “Memory Stick” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the “Memory Stick.”

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

Close the “Memory Stick” cover.

mark facing toward the “Memory Stick”

Removing the “Memory Stick”

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

Notes

• If you do not insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, a message such as “MEMORY

STICK ERROR” will be displayed.

• Never remove the “Memory Stick,” turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD

selector while the access lamp is lit up.

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

LOCK position.

Ter mi na l

Write-protect switch

LOCK

Basic operations

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Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format.

Getting started

Torecord still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick.”

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Access lamp

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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

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

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The beeps sound and the image is frozen. However, the image has not been recordedyet. While the AE lock indicator

automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, theAElockindicator

flashing, then lights up, and the camera is ready for recording.

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

is flashing, the camera

AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up

stops

zzzz

The position or shape of the write-protect switch depends on the type of the “Memory Stick.”

Label space

“Memory Stick” and aretrademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Press the shutter button fully down.

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

RECORDING

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

See page 46.

Notes

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

AE is locked. However, this will not affect the recorded image.

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

lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the poweroff, not change the position of the MS/FD selector,or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/“Memory Stick.” Otherwise, an image data breakdown mayoccurandthefloppydiskorthe“Memory Stick” may become unusable.

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

after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is chargingthe flash.)

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

LCD BACKLIGHT switch

B Recording

Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 45). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.”

To turn off the LCD backlight

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

Using the zoom feature

Zoom lever

T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away)

Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)

Youcan check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 39) and pressing Toreturn to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with Todelete the image: first select [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with on the control button and press the centerz, and then select [OK] withv/Von the control button and press the center

on the control button.

on the control button and then press the centerz.

b/B

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 8×.

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

Using digital zoom

• The maximum zoom magnification is 16×.

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

necessary,set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 43).

Note

Digital zoom does not work for moving images.

The indicators on the LCD screen during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 87 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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 53).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

Wside: About25cm(97/8inches) T side: About 90 cm (35 1/2 inches) Torecord even closer subjects, see page 53.

Using the self-timer

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

Shutter button

B Recording

Control button

on the control button, then press the

Select on the LCD screen with

. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the subject is

center

recorded 10 seconds a fter you press the shu tter button. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the image is recorded.

b/B/v/V

Recording images with the flash

The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the s urroundings become dark. To change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that the flash m ode indicator appea rs on the LCD scre en.

Self-timer lamp

DISPLAY

Notes

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

operations.

• The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

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(Flash)

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

eye phenomenon.

You can change the amount of the flash light with [FLASH LEVEL] in the menu settings (page 44).

Notes

• The recommended shooting distance is 0.3 to 2. 5 m (1 to 8 1/3 feet).

• Attaching a conversion lens(not supplied) may block the light from the flash and the recorded

image may be eclipsed.

• You c annot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time .

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

on individual differences, the distance to the s ubject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

• The flash effect is not obtained easily wh en you use forced flash in a bright location.

tttt

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.

(No indication)

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"b/B"

k)/

Recording moving images

Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. Torecord moving images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick.”

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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE.

Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

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

Press the shutter button fully down.

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

If you press the shutter button momentarily

The image and sound are recordedfor 5 seconds. The recording time can be set to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 43).

If you hold the shutter button down

The image and sound are 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 46).

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

See pages 20 to 22.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. These indicators are not recorded. See page 87 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Playing back still images

Access lamp

B Recording

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

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

Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.

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

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

screen. Select the desired still image with the

control button.

Press

on the LCD screen, then pressb/B.

: Todisplay the preceding image.

:Todisplaythenextimage.

on the control button to select"b/

v/V/b/B

When the menu bar is not displayed

Youcan directly 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 other equipment.

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

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

LCD screen indicators during still image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 88 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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Control button

120min

640

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT FILE BACK/NEXT

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Playing back moving images

Access lamp

3–5

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

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

Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.

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

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

screen. Select the desired moving image with the

controlbutton.

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

"b/B"

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Select theB(playback) button on the

LCD screen with button, then press the center

The moving image and sound are played back. During playback, (pause).

on the control button to select

v/V/b/B

on the LCD screen, then pressb/B.

on the control

v/V/b/B

(playback) changes to

"b/B"

120min

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT

B (playbac X (pause) button

120min

160

FILE BACK/NEXT

160

To pause playback

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

When the menu bar is not displayed

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

z.When you press the center z during

Adjusting the volume

Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.

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LCD screen indicatorsduring moving image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 88 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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0:05

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

Playback bar

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Viewing images using a computer

Youcan view or modify data recorded with your camera using application software on a computer, or attach it to an E-mail.

Viewingimagesusingafloppydiskdrive

For Windows 98 users

Start up your computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk

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

Double-click the desired data file.

Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended when playing back an audio file or a moving image. If you play back the file directly from the floppy disk, the image and sound may break off.

Viewing images on a computer connected using the USB cable

This section describes the method for viewing images on a computer using the supplied USB cable. What is the USB connection? : Youcan connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, to view or modify the images stored in a floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” To make the USB connection: You have to install the USB driver in your computer beforehand. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your computer and application software.

Notes

• Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications

that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

—Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format —Moving images/audio: MPEG format —Uncompressedmode still images: TIFF format —TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format

• ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

• QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

xRecommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment

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

The above OS is required to be installedat 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.

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 The above OS is required to be installed at the factory.

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However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation at the factory: iMac with a slot loading type CD-ROM drive, iBook, Power Mac G4 The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect

two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.

• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may

not operate.

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

above.

• Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

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

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

Computer, Inc.

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

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

xInstalling the USB driver

Do not connect your camera to your computer before installing the USB driver.

First, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. If the drive is not recognized properly, see “Troubleshooting” on page 77.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users

Make sure that the camera is not connected to your computer.

Do not connect the USB cable in this step.

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

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

The applicationsoftware screen appears.

Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me,

Windows 2000”.

USB driver installation starts.

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

If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer.

Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB

connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.

To t he U SB connector

Computer

Insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and set

the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted.

Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera.

“USB MODE ” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Yourcomputer recognizes the camera, and the WindowsAdd Hardware Wizardstarts.

To the USB jack

USB cable

Push the connector as far as it will go

Follow the on-screen messages to recognize the hardware.

The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer.

For Macintosh users

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

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

Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

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Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the “System

Folder” to open the window. Move the following two files from the window opened in step3to

the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step and drop).

• Sony USB Driver

• Sony USB Shim When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click

“OK.” Restart your computer and connect the USB cable.

(drag

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xViewing images For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows

2000 Professional users

Turnon the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB jack (mini-

B) on the camera and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.

To t he U SB connector

Computer

Insert a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” into your camera, and set

the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted.

Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall

outlet (mains) and turn on the power of your camera.

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

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

recognized drive, “Removable Disk”(Example (D:)

The folders inside the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” are displayed. If the drive is not recognized properly, see “Troubleshooting” on page 77.

∗ Drive identifier depends on your computer.

To the USB jack

USB cable

Push the connector as far as it will go

∗

Select and double-click the desired image/audio file from the

folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 34).

When viewing an image in a floppy disk

Desired file type

Audio* “Voi ce” foldertAudio file* E-mail image “E-mail” folder Other files Image file

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When viewing an image in a “Memory Stick”

Desired file type

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

image E-mail image

TIFF image (uncompressed)

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

you play back the file directly from the floppy disk or “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may break off.

For Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional users

When using Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional, the following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, ejecting the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” from the camera, or changing the position of the MS/FD selector, while it is connected to your computer.

Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray.

Carry out the operation after the message, confirming the safe removal of the

hardware, appears.

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder

“Mssony” folder

Image file

“Moml0001” foldertImage file*

“Momlv100” folder

“100msdcf” foldertImage file

“Imcif100” foldertImage file

Audio file*

Notes on using your computer

Floppy disk/“ Mem ory Stick”

• Format the floppydisk or “Memory Stick” only using this camera (page 70). You cann ot format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” using a computer via the USB cable.

• Use only a DOS/V 2HD format floppy disk. Other disks will not be recognized by a computer.

• Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life.

• Do not compress the data on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera.

Software

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

• When you load an image modified using the supplied retouching software from your computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you maybeunabletoopenthefile.

• Depending on your application software, only the first frame of a Clip Motion image may be displayed.

Communications with your computer

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

Other

When connecting the camera to a computer or when using an external power source, remove the battery pack from inside the 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 differentfile 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: Still image file of more than 640 480 size V: Moving image file recorded at 160 112 size W: Moving image file recorded at 320 240 size T: Still image file recorded in TEXT mode C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode M: Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode

For Windows 98 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

Folder containing VOICE mod e audio data

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Location File Meaning

3 1/2 Floppy [A:]

E-mail fold er MVC-

Voice folder MVC-

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

—An image file recorded in E-MA IL mode and its corresp onding small-size image file —An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its correspondin g image file —An image file recorded in TEXT mode and i ts corresponding index image file —An image file recorded with Clip Mot ion and its corresponding index image file

INDEXdisplay files other than the TEXT modeand Clip Motionfiles are played back onlyon this

•

camera.

MVC-

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

sssf

sssf sssf

sssf

sss

• Still image file recorded in

— E-MAIL mode (page 49) — VOICE mode (page 50)

.411 • INDEX display file

Thisfilecanonlybeplayedbackon your camera.

.MPG • Moving image file

.GIF • Still image file recorded in

— TEXT mode (page 51) — Clip Motion (page 47)

.THM • Index im age file recorded in

— TEXT mode (page 51)

E.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-

A.MPG • Audio file recorded in VOICE mode

— Clip Motion (page 47)

MAIL mode (page 4 9)

(page 50)

When using “Memory Stick”s

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

ssss

For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.” )

Folder containing still image recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data

B Playback

Folder containing E-MAI L mode and TIFF mode image data

Folder containing movi ng image data

Folder containing VOICE mode audio 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 49) — TIFF mode (page 52) — VOICE mode (page 50)

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL

mode (page 47)

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

recorded in NORMAL mode

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE

mode (page 47)

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

recorded in MOBILE mode

.GIF • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

(page 51)

.THM • Index image file of still image file

recorded in TEXT mode

Folder File Meani ng

Imcif100 DSC0

DSC0

Moml0001 MOV0

Momlv100 DSC0

The numerical portions of the foll owing 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 TI FF mode and its corresponding i mage file —An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its correspondin g image file —An image file recorded in TEXT mode and i ts corresponding index image file —An image file recorded with Clip Mot ion 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 an d saved on repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. Thi s camera records still images using the JPEG format for nor mal recording.

GIF format

Using this format, the image will not deteriorate even if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to 256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 47) or TEXT mode (pa ge 51).

TIFF format

Stores shooting images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Most of operating systems and applications correspond to thisformat. This camera records still image s using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 52).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records audio using the MPEG format for the moving images recording and the VOICE mode (page 50).

.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-

ssss

MAIL mode (page 4 9)

.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 52)

.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally

.MPG • Audio file recorded in VOICE mode

(page 50)

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

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

How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector selects whether you can use your camera to

B Playback

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,

VOICE 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 frequentlyusedfor“Advanced operations” are described below.

Select

Set (enter)

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

Press v to display the menu 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 IN DEX screen (page 59).

SELECT OK

Menu bar

MENU BAR OFF

How to change the menu settings

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

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Control button

Selecting items or images on the L CD screen

Pressv/V/b/Bon the control

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

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

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

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 22).

EFFECT

Item Setting Description

P. EFFECT SOLAR IZE

DATE/ TIME

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

DAY & TIME

Sets the image special effects (page 58). STILL

Sets whether to insert the date and time

into the image (page 58). DATE OFF

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 70).

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a floppy

DISK

OK Copies all data stored in a floppy

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 68).

CANCEL Cancels the disk copy.

CANCEL Goes back to the [DISK TOOL]

item.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

MOVIE

STILL

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

PLAY STILL MOVIE

selector

Before performing advanced operations

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

Pressvon the control button to display the menu bar.

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

STILL/MOVIE

EFFECT FILE SETUP

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, and when you press the center that can be set for its item are displayed.

Note

The displayed items are changed according 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)

2001 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

To cancel the setup

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

. To clear the menu bar, pressVagain.

Item Setting Description

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

FILE NUMBER

CLIP MOTION

OK Formats a “Memory Stick.” Once you

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory

SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence

NORMAL Resets the file number that starts from

160×120 (NORMAL)

80×72 (MOBILE)

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

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

Sets the image size and number of frames for creating GIF format animation (page 47).

Up to 10 frames can be recorded.

Up to 2 frames c an be recorded.

CANCEL Cancels Clip Motion.

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

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

IMAGE SIZE

1472× 1104

1280× 960 1280(3:2) 1024×768 640×480

1472 (FINE)

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

320×240 160×112

Selects the image size when recording still images.

Selects the MPEG image size when recordingmovingimages.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

PLAY STILL MOVIE

STILL MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

selector

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Item Setting Description

REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in

TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white. VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image)

E-MAIL Records a small-size (320 240) JPEG

NORMAL Records an image using the normal

REC TIME SET

SLIDE SHOW (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

PRINT MARK

PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental

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

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 Releasesprotection of images.

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

in addition to the JPEG file.

file in addition to the selected image size.

recording mode.

images.

Sets the slide show interval.

3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

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

ON/OFF

execution.

(page 69).

images.

erasure (page 63).

CAMERA

Item Setting Description

DIGITAL ZOOM

SHARPNESS

ON Uses digital zoom. STILL

OFF Does not use digital zoom.

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

The indicator appears (exceptwhen the setting is 0).

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL

Before performing advanced operations

Item Setting Description

WHITE BALANCE

FLASH LEVEL

EXPOSURE +2.0EV to

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

Sets the white balance (page 57). 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.)

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

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

FD Copies the image to a floppy disk. PLAY

MS Copiesthe image to a “Memory Stick.”

FD CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page 66).

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

FD Copies the image to a floppy disk.

MS CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page 66).

1472 1104 1280 960 1024 768 640 480 CANCEL

1472 (FINE) 1280 (FINE) 1024 (FINE) 640 (FINE) CANCEL

Changes the recorded image size in PLAY (single) mode (page 65).

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

STILL

MOVIE

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

PLAY

selector

SETUP

Item Setting Description

DEMO

VIDEO OUT

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

BEEP SHUTTER Turnson the shutter sound only. (The

LCD BRIGHT

STBY/ON

OFF

NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC

PAL Setsthe video output signal to PAL

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. PLAY

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

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Displayed only when you use the AC power adaptor in STILL or MOVIE mode. When [ON] is selected, a demonstration will start if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn off your camera.

mode (e.g., Japan, the USA).

mode (e.g., Europe).

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

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

you press the control button/shutter button).

Adjusts the LCD screen brightness using +/- on the LCD screen.

INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

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

DELETE (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

Setting Description

OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

Returns to PLAY(single) mode.

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

STILL MOVIE

PLAY STILL MOVIE

STILL MOVIE

PLAY STILL MOVIE

selector

Various recording

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

[IMAGESIZE] from the menu. Select the desired image size.

Before performing advanced operations

Still image size:

• When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 1472 1104, 1280 960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024 768, 640 480

• When the MS/FD selector is set to MS 1472 (FINE), 1280 (FINE), 1280 (3:2)F*, 1024 (FINE), 640 (FINE)

(FINE): The quality of the image recorded in a “Memory Stick” is higher than the image recorded in a floppy disk even if the image size is same. Also, the file size recorded in a “Memory Stick” is larger than the file recorded in a floppy disk.

∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of

three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this image size, the margin of an image is not printed out. However,the slight amount of the upper and lower of the image being displayed on the LCD screen is not recorded.

Moving image sizes:

320 240, 160 112

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

Image size

1472 1104 Approx. 5 Approx.

1280 960 Approx. 6 Approx.

1280 (3:2) Approx. 6 Approx.

1024 768 Approx.10Approx.

∗ When REC MODE is set to NORMAL. ∗∗The maximum recording time in

Notes

• If you try to record 55 images or more on a

floppy disk, even if the remaining disk capacity is sufficient, “DISK FULL” appears on the LCD screen and you cannot record any more images.

• If you try to record 3001 images or more

on a “Memory Stick,” even if the remaining memory capacity of the “Memory Stick” is sufficient, “NO MEMORYSPACE” appears on the LCD screen and you cannot record any more images.

Number of images or time* Floppy disk

640 480 Approx.30Approx.

320 240 Approx.

160 112 Approx.

continuous recording

15 sec

60 sec

“Memory Stick”

Approx.

80 sec

(15 sec)**

Approx. 320 sec

(60 sec)**

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Tips

The size of the image is in dicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included. So, an image that is saved usi ng a large number of pixels is suitable for a l argeformat print and one that is saved using a smallernumberofpixelsissuitablefor attaching to an E-mail.Normally, an image is recorded in the ra tio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. This camera canalsorecordtheimageintheratioof three to two to accommodate t he most common printing paper size. This i s the sameratioastheoneusedinphotodeveloping 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 playedbackonthiscameraat approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.

4, 5

2, 3

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 h ome pages, etc.

80×72 (MOBILE)

Clip Motio n of up to 2 frames c an be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

CANCEL

This cancels the creation of Clip Motion.

B Various recording

Record the image for the first

frame.

Record the image for the next

frame.

Image recording can b e repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or “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 ifyou record even oneframe, youcannotstopClipMotioncreation.

The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a floppy disk or “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

∗∗When recording 2 frames per Clip

Motion file

“Memory Stick”

Approx.7*Approx.

Approx.

54**

40*

Approx.

400**

Notes

• Reading and writing data takes more time

than normal image recording.

• Due to the limitations of the GIF form at,

the number of colors for Cl ip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the pic ture quality may deteriorate for some im ages.

• ThefilesizeisreducedinMOBILEmode,

so the picturequality deteriorates.

• GIF files not created on this camera may

not be displayed correctly.

Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL)

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

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

andthen[E-MAIL]fromthe menu.

Record the image.

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

Image size Number of images

1472×1104 Approx. 4 Approx .

1280×960 Approx. 5 Approx.

1280 (3:2) Approx. 5 Approx.

1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.

Floppy disk

640×480 Approx.22Approx.

“Memory Stick”

To retu rn to norma l recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

B Various recording

Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)

Images in VOICE mode are recorded in the JPEG format, and audio is recorded in the MPEG format.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

andthen[VOICE]fromthe menu.

Record the image.

If you press and release the shutter button, sound is

recorded for five seconds.

Ifyouholddowntheshutter button, sound is recorded until

you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

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

Image size Number of images*

1472×1104 Approx . 3 Approx. 9

Floppy disk

1280×960 Approx. 4 Approx.

1280 (3:2) Approx. 4 Approx.

1024×768 Approx. 6 Approx.

640×480 Approx.12Approx.

∗ When recording 5-second audio.

To return to no rmal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

“Memory Stick”

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Recording text documents (TEXT)

Text is recorded in GIF fo rmat 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 recordonafloppydiskor “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TEXT mode

Image size Number of images*

1472×1104 Minimu m5Minimum

1280×960 Minimu m7Minimum

1280 (3:2) Minimum8Minimum

1024×768 Minimu m11Minimum

∗ The maximum number of recordabl e

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

640×480

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

Minimum28Minimum

160

To retu rn to norma l recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

• If thesu bject isnot evenly illuminated, you

may be unable to record a clear image.

• Writing and reading data take more time

than normal recording.

B Various recording

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

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

Stick.”

2 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

Set the MS/FD selector to MS.

Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

and then [TIFF] from the menu.

Record the image.

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

Image size Number of images

1280×960 1

1280 (3:2) 1

To retu rn to norma l recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

• JPEG images are recorded in the image

size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu (page 46). TIFF images are recorded in [1280×960] size other than when [1280 (3:2)F] is selected.

• Writing data takes more time than in

normal recording.

Recording images in macro

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 subjectthat is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away from the lens surface in macro mode.

T o re turn to normal recording mode

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the

indicators disappear.

and

Notes

• You cannot record images in macro with

the following PROGRAM AE modes:

—Landscape mode —Panfocus mode

• You cannot record images in macro if the

indicator appears.

Setting the distance to the subject

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places .

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

Press FOCUS repeatedly

untilasharpfocusis achieved.

The

(manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can select from six f ocus 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 point information may not

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

• Focal point information does not show the

correct distance when attaching the conversion lens.

• If you shoot a subject within 0.9 m

(35 1/2 inches) whi le the zoom lever is set to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoom leverto the W side until the indicator stops fl ashing.

• You c annot use this function if you have

selected the Panfocus mode in the PROGRAM AE function.

B Various recording

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

Press PROGRAM AE

repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Twilight mode

Suppresses the blurring of colors of a bright su bject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losingthe dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.

Landscape mode

Focuses only ona distant subject to record landscapes, e tc.

Panfocus mode

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

Spot light-metering mode

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

LCD screen

Spot light-metering cross hair

T o cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator o n the LCD sc reen goes out.

Notes

• You can focus only on distant s ubjects in

Landscape mode.

• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set

to the W side and focus is fixed.

• When you record in Twilight plus mode,

we recommendthat you use a tripodto prevent shaking.

• Set the forced flash w hen you use the

flash in the following modes:

– Twilight mode – Twilight plus mode – Landscapemode

• You cannot use the PROGRAM AE

function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT].

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Tips

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

B Various recording

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

2, 3

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. You can select values ranging from +2.0 E V to -2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright ordark situations, or the flash is use d, the exposure adjustment may not beeffective.

Tips

Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of t he image is too dark or bright as ill ustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When thecolor of the image is too dark, set it toward +, and when it is too bright, s et it toward –.

Set the exposure toward +

Set the exposure toward

–

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted.

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 t he lighting

condition changes quickly

• Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

• Undersodiumormercurylamps

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sun rise/sunset, nig ht scene, neon signs, or fireworks

HOLD (HOLD)

Retains the adjusted white balance value

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

Note

Select [AUTO] when shooting with fluorescent lighting.

2, 3

Tips

The image is susceptibl e to lighting conditions. The image looks white u nder sunlight in the summer, and look s red under mercur y lamps. Human eyes can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. Norma lly, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode.

B Various recording

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

2, 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

Select [EFFECT] and then

[DATE/TIME] from the menu.

Select the date and time.

DAY & T IME

Imposes the date, hour, and minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and time.

Record the image.

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

2001 7 4

Notes

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

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

• The date and time are not imposed onto

Clip Motion images.

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 and the 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.

T o cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] in step 3.

2, 3

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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 display ed at once (index screen). Only the first frame of Clip Motion filesisdisplayed.

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DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

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

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

:Movingimagefile

:VOICEmodefile :E-mailfile :Printmark

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

To display the next (previous) index screen

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

Displays the previous inde x screen.

Displays the next index scre en

To return to normal playback

(single image)

• Select the desired image w ith the

control button.

• Select (Return) .

Note

When viewing a n image recorded in C lip Motion or TEXT mode on the INDEX screen, the imag em ay appear different from the actual image.

B Various playback

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 indic ator appears on the LCD screen.

Press the control button

repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

Notes

• Yo u 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 lefteven if you enlarge

the image.

• The enlarged image is recorded as the

newest file.

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 r ecording.

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW)

This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc.

2, 3

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY.

Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE

SHOW] from the menu.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

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

REPEAT

ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop (W hen using the floppy disk, the slide show stops approximately 20 minutes*) until [RETURN] is selected. OFF: After all images have been played back, the sl ide 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.

T o sk ip to th e ne x t/pre viou s image during the slide show

Select\b/ LCD screen.

Note

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

at the lower-left on the

Viewing images on a TV screen

Before connecting y our camera, be sure to turn off the TV.

Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”.

A/V connecting cable

to A/V OUT (MONO) jack

Connect the A/V connecting

cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the TV.

B Various playback

If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug ofthe A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack.

Turn on the TV and start

playback on your camera.

The playback image appears onthe TV screen.

Note

You cannot use a TV that has anantenna (aerial) connector only.

To cancel the slide show

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

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Editing

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

The-(protect) indicator appears on protected images.

2, 3

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

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

Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

and then [ON] from the menu.

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.

Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

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

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON]. All the images in the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to be protected with the co ntrol button, then select [ENTER]. The selected images are pro tected.

0001-0006/0040

ENTERPROTECT CANCEL

SELECT OK

To release protection

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

When you select [ALL]

Deleting images (DELETE)

Protected images cannot be deleted.

2, 3

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

When you select [SELECT]

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

B Editing

display the INDEX screen.

Select [DELETE] and then

[ALL]or[SELECT]fromthe menu.

T o cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.

Note

If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same la st 4 digits as thefilenameoftheimagetobedeleted, these files arealso deleted at the same time.

SELECT OK

0001-0006/0040

ENTERDELETE CANCEL

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Use this function whe n you need a small-size image to attach it to an Email. The original image is retained even after resizing. The resized image is recorded as the newest file.

2, 3

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 .

• When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 1472×1104, 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480.

• When the MS/FD selector is set to MS 1472 (FINE), 1280 (FINE), 1024 (FINE), 640 (FIN E).

The resized image is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing.

Notes

• You c annot change the size of images

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

• When you change from a small size to a

large size, the pictur e quality deteriorates.

Select the media that the

Copying images (COPY)

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

In single mode

3, 4

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.

B Editing

image will be copied onto.

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

FD: Copies to the floppy

disk

MS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

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

MS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

FD: Copies to the floppy

disk

When you select [FD

FD], the camera

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

Insert or change the floppy

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

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

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

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

MS] or

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

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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.

FD: Copies to the floppy

disk

t MS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

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

MS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

FD: Copies to the floppy

disk

3, 4, 5

When you select [ALL]*

Select [OK].

∗ [ALL] can be selected only when

selecting [FD MS].

When you select [SELECT]**

Select all the images to be copied with the control button. The mark appears on th e selected images and then select [ENTER].

∗∗When selecting [MS t FD], the

Insert or change the floppy

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

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

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

After “COMPLETE” appears in step 6, select [CONTINUE] and repe at step 6.

When selecting [MSt FD], if the amount of total images that will be copied is too large to co py to one floppy disk, the images will be copied using multiple floppy disks.

t FD] or [FD t

necessary number of floppy disks appears after selecting [ENTER]. Select [OK] again.

To cancel copying partway

Select [CANCEL].

Notes

• You c annot copy uncompressed images.

• You c annot copy the image that is bigger

than 1.4 MB.

• You c annot copy the images that the total

amount of the images is bigger than

1.4 MB. If “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY” appears or flashes on the INDEX screen, cancel some images to copy and try again.

• If you eject and insert the floppy disk or

“Memory Stick” without selecting [ EXIT] after “COMPLETE” appears, the image will be copied.

• The number of floppy disks that is needed

for copying is as a guide, which is displayed when selecting [MS

t FD].

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

You can copy to another disk not only the images you have recorded with your camera but also various files you have created in other software with your computer.

Notes

• Once you carry out DISK COPY, all

information saved on the recipient floppy diskiserasedtobereplacedbynewly written data including the p rotected image data. Check the contents of the recipient disk before copying the disk.

• Be sure to usethe floppy disk that has been

formatted by this camera to carryo ut DISK COPY (page 70).

1, 4 3

Set the MS/FD selector to FD,

B Editing

then insert the floppy disk to 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.

Insert another floppy disk.

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

To continue copying to other floppy disks

After “COMPLETE” appears instep 4, select [CONTINUE] andrepeat steps 3 and 4 above.

To cancel copying partway

Select [CANCEL].

Note

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

Selecting st ill im a ges to print (PRINT MA RK)

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

2, 3, 4

In single mode

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY and display theimageyouwanttoprint.

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

and then [ON] from the menu.

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

To unm ark 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],

and then [SELECT] from the menu.

Selecttheimagestobe

marked with the control button.

Select [ENTER].

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

0001-0006/0100

ENTERPRINT MARK CANCEL

SELECT OK

To unm ark 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],andthen[OFF]fromthemenu. The marks on all images are removed .

To print out using the FVP-1 Mavic a Printe r

Set PRESET SELECT SW to PC on the printer.

B Editing

Notes

• You c annot mark moving images, Clip

Motion images or images r ecorded in TEXT mode.

• If you mark an image recorded in TIFF

mode with a print mark, on ly the uncompressed image is printed, a nd the JPEG image recorded at the sa me time is not printed.

Format

When you format a floppy disk or “Memory Stick,” all data stored on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” will be deleted. Check the contents of the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” before formatting.

Note

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

Selectthefloppydiskor

“Memory Stick” using the MS/FD selector.

Insert only the floppy disk or

“Memory Stick” you want t o format.

Be sure to in sert only th e media youwanttoformat.

Select [FILE] from the menu.

• When formatting a floppy disk

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

• When formatting a “Memory Stick”

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

T o cancel formatting

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

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Notes

• Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” only using this camera. You cannot format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” using a computer via the USB c able.

• When you format, be sure to use a fully charged battery p ack or the AC power adaptor as the p ower 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 US B 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 Me, and Windows 2000 Professional Users

Connect the camera to the

computer using the supplied USB cable.

Select the drive type using

the MS/FD selector on this camera.

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

Connect the AC power

adaptor and turn on the camera.

Open “My Computer” on

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

Note

When using Windows Me orWindows 2000 Professional, see also page 3 2.

B As an external drive

Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen su rface with a cleaning cloth (not sup plied) or an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this may damage the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera c arefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dus t may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction.

On floppy disks

To protect data recorded on floppy disks, note the fol lowing:

• Avoid storing floppy disks near

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

• Avoid storing floppy disks in are as

subject to direct su nlight 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 become s blemished, data may be rendered unreadable.

• Avoid getting liquids on the floppy

disk.

• Be sure to use a floppy disk case to

ensure protection o f important data.

• Even when you u se a 3.5 inch 2HD

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

On operating temperature

Your camera is 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 r ecommended.

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 out side 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 s ki slope into a warmly heated room.

• The camera is t aken from an air-

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

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera f rom a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to a dapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (abo ut an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs

Immediately eject the floppy disk, then turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you atte mpt to re cord with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet

(mains) when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord (m ains 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 t he power cord (mains

lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will dama ge the cord (mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical sh ock.

• Prevent metallic objects from coming

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

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or

drop the unit.

• While t he unit is i n use, parti cularly

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

• The unit b ecomes warm durin g use.

This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that

are:

— Extrem ely hot or cold — Dusty or dirty — Very humid — Vibrating

On battery pack

• Use only the spe cified 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 pa ck 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.

• Attachthebatterypacktothecamera

securely.

• Charging while some capacity

remains does not affect the origina l battery capacity.

On the built-in rechargeable lithium battery

Your camera is supplied with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., 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 six months if you do not use your camera at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camera operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.

Additional information

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 Sticks”

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

There are two types of “Memory Sticks”: general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. Youcanusebothtypesof“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

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while

reading or writing data.

• Data may be damaged if:

—you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn

off your camera while reading or writing data.

—you use the “Memory Stick” in a

location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise.

• Do not attach any other material than the

supplied label on the labeling position.

• When you carry or store the “Memory

Stick,” put it in its supplied case.

• Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory

Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory

Stick.”

• Do not disassemble or modify the

“Memory Stick.”

• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get

wet.

“Memory Stick”,,“MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

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

availableAC plug adaptor [a],if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L 10C

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

PALsystem

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,Thailand, etc.

PAL-Msystem

Brazil

PAL-Nsystem

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

About “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” batterypackisa lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC power adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

• 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.

Additional information

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery perfor mance decreases in

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

closetoyourbodytowarmitup, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots.

— Usethelargecapacitybattery

pack (NP-F550, o ptional).

• Frequently using the LCD panel or

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

• BecertaintoturnthePOWERswitch

to off when not taking shots or playingbackonyourcamera.

• We recommend have spare batteries

handy for two or thre e times the expected shooting time, and make a trial shots before taking the actual shots.

• 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 again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery i ndication som etimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is freq uently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.

mark indicating there is little

• The

remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or am bient temperatu re and environment even if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.

How to store the battery pack

• Even if the battery pack is not used

for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once pe r year and then using t he battery pack up on your camera. T his is to maintain th e battery p ack’s functions.

• Tousethebatterypackuponyour

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 you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has r eached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to

how it is stored and op erating 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. If code displays (C:

appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 85).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record images.

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

The resizing function does not work.

• You are not using an “InfoLITHI UM” 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 (mains) (page 1 0, 13).

• The malfunction occurs inside the camera.

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

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

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

• No floppy disk is inserted into y our 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 i s about 3 to 25 cm (1 3/16 to 9 7/8 inc hes) away from the lens .

Set the macro recordi ng mode (page 53).

Move the zoom lever to the W side.

• You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip

Motion images, and uncompressed images.

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Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

You cannot display a print mark.

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

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

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

The date and time are recorded incorr ectly.

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 function.

The image is in monochrome.

The image cannot be played back on a computer.

• You cannot display print marks on moving images,

text images and Clip Motion images.

equipment that uses st rong magnets.

Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

behind the subject.

Adjust the exposure (page 56).

• 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).

• ThecameraisinoneofthefollowingPROGRAM

AE modes: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape.

Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to (page 22, 54).

• The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to

MOVIE.

Set it to STILL.

• The date and time are not set correctly.

Set the correct d ate and time (page 14).

• This is called the smear phenomenon.

This is not a malfunction.

Cancel the Panfocus m ode (page 54).

• 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 51).

• The picture effect is set to B&W.

Cancel the B&W mode (page 58).

Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The image and sound break off when you play back an image on a computer.

Yourc amera cannot delete an image.

The power turns off suddenly.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

The slide show function stops automatically.

You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function.

The macro function does not work.

• You are playing back the file from the floppy disk

or “Memory Stick.”

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

• The image is protected.

Cancel the protection (p age 63).

• With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to

STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent 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 45).

• The slide show fu nction stops after about

20 minutes when usi ng a floppy disk.

To continue the slide show, select [START] again (page 61).

• The camera is se t to TEXT mode.

Cancel the TEXT mode (p age 51).

• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 54).

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your computer does not recognize your c amera.

Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Connect the USB jack on the camera and the computer with the

supplied USB cable.

Insert a media and set the MS/FD selec tor to the appropriate

position according to the media inser ted.

Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a w all

outlet (mains), and turn on the power of your camera.

• The battery level is low.

Use the AC power adaptor (page 13).

• The camera is turned off.

Turn on the camera.

• The USB cable is not connected firmly.

Disconnect the US B cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (page 29).

• The USB connectors on your computer are

connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your c amera.

Disconnect the US B cables except for the ones connected to the keyboard, the m ouse, and your camera.

• The position of the MS/FD selector is not set to the

proper position for the media being used.

Set the MS/FD selector to the proper position.

• The USB driver is not installed.

Install the USB dr iver (page 29).

• For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users

Since the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the drive is not recognized properly by the computer.

Delete the drive which is not recognized properly, theninstall the USB driver. For details, see the procedure be low.

Open “Device Manager” on Windows.

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

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], the n double-click [Sy stem].

System propert ies is displayed. Click th e [Device Manager] tab loc ated at the

top.

Click [ SonyDSC] in [ Other devices], then click the [Delete (E)]

button loccated at the lower-right corner.

For Windows 2000 Professional users: * Log in with the permission of administrater.

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [Syste m].

System properties is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at the top,

then click the [Device Manager (D)] button.

Click [View] in [Device Manager], then click [Devices by type (E)].

Right-click [ SonyDSC] in [ Other devices], then click [Delete (E)].

After the message appea rs to verify that you delete the device

manager, click the [OK] button.

Turn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the

computer.

Install the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the computer

following the procedure on page 29. Perform all steps without skipping.

Battery packs

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The battery pack cannot be charged.

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

• The power of the camera is turned on.

Turn off the power of the came ra (page 10).

extremely cold tem peratures.

• The battery pa ck is not charged enough .

Charge the battery pack fully.

• The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pack with a new one.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The indication of the battery remaining time is not proper, or the power is immediately turned off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the batter y level is sufficient.

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

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does notlight up when charging a battery pack.

Additional information

• You are using the camera for ma ny hours under extremely hot or cold te mperatures.

• The battery pack is dead.

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

• The battery level is too low.

Install the fully charged battery pack (page 9,

10).

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

Charge the battery pack fully (pag e 10).

• A malfunctio n has occurred in the battery pack.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• The AC power adaptor is not connected.

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

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

Install it properl y (page 9).

• Charging of the battery pack is complete.

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Warning and notice messages

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

Message Meaning

DRIVEERROR Thereistroublewiththediskdrive.

SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again.

NO DISK No disk is inserted.

NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

FORMAT ERROR • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS

MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be

DISKPROTECT Thetabonthediskissettothe

MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect switch on the

formatted (512 bytes

• Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”

• The Floppy Disk Adaptor for M emory

Stick is inserted.

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

unrecordable p osition.

“Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position.

DISK FULL The disk is full.

NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

not sufficient to record image s.

NO FILE No image is recorded on the disk.

FILE ERROR Trouble has occurred during pl ayback.

FILE PROTECT The image is protected.

DISK ERROR A 2DD floppy disk is inserted, or there is

DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The remaining capacity of the floppy

IMAGE SIZE OVER You tried to play back images with an

trouble with the disk.

exists.

disk or “Memory Stick” is not enough to copy the image.

image size larger than the maximum playback size of this c amera.

18 sectors).

Additional information

Message Me aning

INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was

for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only

created on equipment other than your camera.

The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.

The image is protected.

The battery level is too low. When the remaining time is about 5 to 10 minutes,

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

Self-diagnosis display

Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the c amera condition on the LCD screen with a com bination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this appears, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by state of the camera.

Code Cause and/or Corrective Action

C:32:

C:13:

E:61: E:91:

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

) will differ depending on the

ss ss

ss:ss

Self-diagnosis display

• C:ss:

You can repair the camera yourself.

• E:

ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony servic e facility.

• There is trouble with the disk drive.

Turn the power off and on again.

• An unform atted floppy disk or

“Memory Stick” is inserted.

Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” (page 70)

• A floppy dis k or “Memory Stick” not

compatible with this camera is inserted.

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

• A camera malfunction that y ou cannot

repair has occurred.

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

is indicated, contact your Sony dealer or local

Additional information

LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa

AE lock indicator/Focus lock

indicator

Sharpness indicator

Focus mode indicator/Macro

indicator

Battery remaining indicator

Flash level indicator/Flash

mode indicator

PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom

indicator

White balance indicator

DATE indicator

Picture effect indicator

EV level indicator

Menu bar and guide menu

They appear by pressing control button and disappear by

pressing

Recording mo de/Clip Mo tion

indicator

Image size indicator

+1.0EV

DATE

SOLARIZE

on the

120min

SELECT

3:2

1280

REC 0:03

15s

EFFECT FILE SETU P

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

Number of recorded images

Remaining disk capacity/

Remaining memory capacity indicator

Recording time indicator

Self-diagnosis function

indicator/Recording time indicator

Self-timer indicator

Spot light-metering indicator

: Floppy disk : “Memory Stick”

qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql

Additional information

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The indicators during still image playback

1 2 3 4 5

Protect indicator/Zoom scaling

indicator

Print mark indicator

Recording mode/Clip Motion

indicator

Image size indicator

File name*

Remaining disk capacity/Remaining

memory capacity indicator

120min

MVC-011F

11/12

1280

12:00AM2001 7 4

Number of stored images on a

floppy disk or “Memory Stick”

Image number

Recording date of the playback

image*

∗ When the menu bar is dis played, this

indicator disappears from th e screen.

The indicators during moving image playback

1 2 3 4 5

Moving image file indicator

Image size indicator

Playback button/pause button

is displayed during s top, and

during playback.

Image searching buttons

Menu bar and guide menu

Remaining disk capacity/Remaining

memory capacity indicator

120min

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

6/8

160

0:10

MENU BAR OFF

Counter

Image number/number of

stored images on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick”

Playback im age

Playback ba r

: Floppy disk : “Memory Stick”

6 7 8 9

6 7 8 9 0

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