Sony MVC-FD97 Operating Instruction

3-066-743-12(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. ________________________ Serial No. ________________________

MVC-FD97

WARNING

Topreventfire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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

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

If you 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-FD97 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

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

Note:

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

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

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on

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

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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

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

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 Service Center.

Note:

In some areas the disposalof lithiumion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

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

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

For the Customers in Canada

CAUTION

TOPREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTAC LEOR OTHEROUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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

For the Customers in Germany

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

31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light-industry district

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

Attentionforthe Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

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

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

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

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

or mark) must be used.

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Operating instructions

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

Trialrecording

Beforeyou recordone-timeevents,you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for con tents of the recording

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

Notes on image data compatibility of the “Memory Stick”

• Thiscamera conforms withthe Designrule

for Camera File system universal standard 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 are not sold in some areas.)

• Playback of images recorded with your

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

Precaution on copyright

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

Do not sh ake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render 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 screen and the finder are

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

• Be careful when placing the camera near a

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

Do n o t g et the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 74 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

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

When the camera is used for long periods

Note that the camera body may become hot.

Table of contents

Introduction ..................................... 6

Getting started

Identifying the parts ........................ 7

Preparing the power supply ............. 9

Setting the date and time ............... 14

Inserting a floppy disk ................... 16

Inserting a “Memory Stick” .......... 17

Basic operati ons

B Recording

Recording still images ................... 18

Recording moving images ............. 25

B Playback

Playing back still images ............... 26

Playing back moving images ......... 27

Viewing images using a computer 29 Image file storage destinations and

image file names ..................... 36

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector .................................... 40

How to use the control button ....... 40

How to change the menu settings .. 42

B Various recording

Setting the image size

(IMAGE SIZE) ....................... 48

Creating Clip Motion Files ............ 49

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) ................................ 51

Adding audio files to still images

(VOICE) ................................. 51

Recording text documents (TEXT) .52 Recording still images as

uncompressed files (TIFF) ...... 53

Recording images in macro ........... 54

Focusing manually ........................ 55

Using the PROGRAM AE function ..56

Using the Spot light-metering

function ................................... 57

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) ......................... 58

Adjusting the white balance

(WHITE BALANCE) ............. 59

Recording the date and time onthestill

image (DATE/TIME) ..............60

Enjoying picture effects

(PICTURE EFFECT) .............. 60

B Various playback

Playing back six images at once

(INDEX) .................................. 61

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) .............62

Playing back the still images in order

(SLIDE SHOW) ...................... 63

Viewing images on a TV screen .... 64

B Editing

Preventing accidental erasure

(PROTECT) ............................ 65

Deleting images (DELETE) .......... 66

Changing the recorded still image size

(RESIZE) ...............................67

Copying images (COPY) ...............68

Copying all the information on your

floppy disk (DISK COPY) ......70

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT MARK) .....................71

Format ............................................ 72

B As an external drive

Using the camera as an external drive

of a computer .......................... 73

Additional information

Precautions .................................... 74

On “Memory Sticks” ..................... 76

Using your camera abroad .............76

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack .........................................77

Troubleshooting .............................79

Warning and notice messages .......85

Self-diagnosis display ....................87

Specifications ................................88

LCD screen/finder indicators ........89

Index ..............................................91

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 26 Deleting images (DELETE): page 66

Captures images with your computer

You can 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.

Viewing images using a computer: page 29

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 25

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

Creating Clip Motion Files: page 49 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 51 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 51 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 52 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 53

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 0

Getting started

qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa

OPEN (FLASH) button (23)

Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

Self-timer lamp (23)

Shutter button (18, 25)

Zoom lever (21)

Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

Focus ring (55)

Lens

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

(One-push white balance)

button (59)

Flash (23)

Accessory shoe

SPOT METER button (57)

Finder adjustment dial (19)

WHITE BALANCE button (59)

PROGRAM AE button (56)

STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch

(22)

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (64)

Audio output is monaural.

FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch

(54, 55)

(Macro) button (54)

PROGRAM AE +/– buttons (56)

Attaching the shoulder strap

1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

LCD screen

Finder (19)

LCD ON/OFF switch (20)

VOL +/– buttons (28)

Lens cap (supplied)

(Flash) button/ (Flash)

lamp (23) POWER ON/OFF (CHG)

(Charge) lamp (11, 14) POWER switch (14)

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.

DISPLAY button (22)

qs qd

qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws

Hooks for strap

ACC (Accessory) jack

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (40)

Access lamp (18, 19)

DISK EJECT lever (16)

Speaker

Floppy disk slot (16)

Battery cover/PUSH button

(bottom surface) (9) “Memory Stick” cover/

“Memory Stick” slot (17) USB cover/USB jack (31)

MS /FD (“Memory Stick”/floppy

disk) selector Control button (40)

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). See page 77 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

1 2 3

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button.

Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the as illustrated.

Close the battery cover.

mark facing toward the battery compartment

T o rem ove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery p ack when removing it.

Getting started

Battery eject lever

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

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

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

Charging the battery pack

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

to DC IN jack

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

Battery pack

Power cord (mains lead)

to a wall outlet (ma ins)

Insert the battery pack into your camera.

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

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

then to a w all 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.

After charging the battery pack

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

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen or finder on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can stillrecordorplaybackimages. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. Charging at a room temperature of 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F) is recommended.

mark facing up.

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 (page 84). The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not light up :

• When the battery pack is not installed properly.

Charging time

Battery pa c k Full charge (min.)

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

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

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

Getting started

STILL mode recording/playback when using floppy disks

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Continuous recording*

Continuous playback**

Battery li fe

(min.)

Approx. 65 Approx. 650 Approx. 150 Approx. 1600

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

Number of

images

Battery l ife

(min.)

Number of

images

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

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Continuous

Battery lif e

(min.)

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

Number of

images

Battery li fe

(min.)

Number of

images

recording* Continuous

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

playback**

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

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

when using a “Memory Stick”

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

MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery l ife (min.) Batte ry life (min.)

Continuousrecording Approx. 85 Approx. 180

MOVIE mode recording when using “Memory Stick”s

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery l ife (min.) Batte ry life (min.)

Continuousrecording Approx. 90 Approx. 190

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.

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

malfunction.

Using the AC power adaptor

to DC IN jack

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

to a wall outlet (mains)

Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adap tor to the DC

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

then to a wall outlet (mains).

mark facing up.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.

Getting started

Power cord (mains lead)

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 76.

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.

Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.

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 or on the finder.

EFFECT FIL E SETUP

SELECT OK

CAMERA

MENU BAR OFF

Select [SETUP] withBon the control button,

then press th e center

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

center

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT FIL E SETUP

SELECT OK

200111

12:00:00A

CAMERA

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT

EFFECT FIL E SETUP

SELECT CLOSE

CLOCK SET

2001 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT

CAMERA

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

ENTER

CANCEL

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center

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

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

itemyouwanttosetwith

on the control

b/B

button.

The item to be s et is indicated with

Set the numeric value withv/Von the

control button, then press the center

v/V

enter it.

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

moves to the next

v/V

time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [ENTER] withBon the control button,

then press the center

at the desired

moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

,setthe

CLOCK SET

2001 : 1 1 12 00AM//

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2001 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

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

ENTER

CANCEL

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

ENTER

CANCEL

Getting started

CLOCK SET

2001/ :/ 1 7 12 00 AM

SELECT/ADJUST

CLOCK SET

2001/ :/ 4 7 10 30 PM

SELECT

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

ENTER

CANCEL

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

ENTER

CANCEL

T o cancel the date and time setting

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

Inserting a floppy disk

EJECT lock

Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for

recording.

Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.

Usable floppy disks

• Size: 3.5 inch

• Type: 2HD (1.44 MB)

• Format: M S-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.

DISK EJECT lever

Recordable/erasable

Unrecordable/unerasable

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

1 2 3

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 c licks.

Close the “Memory Stick” cover.

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 i s lit up.

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

LOCK position.

Terminal

mark facing toward the “Memory Stick”

Getting started

Write-protect switch

The position or shape of the write-protect switch depends on the type of the “Memory Stick.” “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

LOCK

Label space

Basic operations

B Recording

Recording still images

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

3, 4

Access lamp

1 2

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 t he 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, the AE lock indicator

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 li gh ts up

zzzz

stops

Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder, and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen or finder, 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 48.

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 power off, 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.)

B Recording

Recording images with the finder

Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then record the image.

Finder adjustment d ial

Note

The finder display is automatically turned off when your face is not near the finder.

Turning off the LCD screen

Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen. The battery life will be longer.

LCD ON/OFF switch

Notes

• You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings.

• When both the LCD screen and the finder display are turned off, you can only use followings:

—LCD ON/OFF switch —POWER switch —PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector —Shutter button —MS/FD selector —STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch —FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch —Focus ring

Checking the last recorded image (

Quick Review

)

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 41) and pressing

on the control button.

To return to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or select

on the control button and then press the centerz.

[RETURN] with To delete the image: first select [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with

b/B

on the control button and press the centerz, and then select [OK] withv/Von the

control button and press the center

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 47). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.”

Using the zoom feature

Zoom lever

T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away)

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject

Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is sharp (page 54).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 25 cm (9 7/8 inches) T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) To record even closer subjects, see page 54.

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 10×.

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

Using digital zoom

• The maximum zoom magnification is 2 0×.

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

necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 45).

Note

Digital zoom does not work for m oving images.

B Recording

Activating the SteadyShot function

When the SteadyShot function is working, the camera compensates for camerashake.

STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch

Set the STEADY S HOT ON/OFF switch to ON. The (SteadyShot) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.

Notes

• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

• If you use a wide conversion lens (not supplied), this lens may influence the SteadyShot

function.

The indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. See page 89 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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 or on the finder are not recorded.

Using the self-timer

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

Self-timer lamp

Control button

Shutter button

B Recording

Select on the LCD screen or on the finder with then press the center on the finder, and the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes after you p ress the shutter button until the image is recorded.

. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or

b/B/v/V

on the control button,

Recording images with the flash

Press OPEN (FLASH) to pop up the flash. The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the f lash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. To change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. This setting can be set only when the flash is popped up.

OPEN (FLASH)

(Flash)

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

eye phenomenon.

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

No flash : The flash does not strobe. You can change the amount of the flash light with [FLASH LEVEL] in the menu settings (page 46).

tttt

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

(No indication)

Notes

• The recommended shooting distance is 0.6 to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches 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 cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time.

• The indicator appears when the flash is not popped up under situations that you should use

the flash.

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

on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you select a slow shutter speed in shutter priority mode of the PROGRAM AE function.

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

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 or finder, 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 45).

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 48).

B Recording

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

See pages 20 to 23.

LCD screen or finder indicators during recording

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. These indicators are not recorded. See page 89 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Playing back still images

"b/B"

Access lamp

3, 4

Control button

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

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

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 d isplay the menu bar on the LCD

screen or on the finder. Select the desired still image with the

control button.

Press

v/V/b/B

on the control button to select"b/

on the LCD screen or on the finder,then pressb/B.

: To display the preceding image.

:Todisplaythenextimage.

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B Playback

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When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select and play back the image withb/Bon the control button.

Notes

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You might not be able to correctlyplay back images recorded with thiscamera 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 or finder indicators during still image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. See page 90 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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 or on the finder.

Select the playback med ia 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 me nu bar on the LCD

screen or on t he finder. Select the desired moving image with the

control button.

Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images.

v/V/b/B

Press

on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press

b/B

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

on the control button to select"b/

"b/B"

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INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT

160

6/8

FILE BACK/NEXT

B Playback

Select theB(playback) button on the LCD

(playback)/

screen or on the finder with

v/V/b/B

the control button, then press the center

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

(playback)changes to

B X (pause) button

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(pause).

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SELECT OK

Playback bar

To pause playback

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

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select the image withb/Bon the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center

. When you press the centerzduring

playback, playback is paused.

Adjusting the volume

Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.

LCD screen or finder indicators during moving image playback

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. See page 90 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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