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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
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Regulatory Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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.
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.)
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Attention for the Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
For the Customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used.
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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.
Do not shake 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 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 direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility of the "Memory Stick"
· This camera conforms with the Design rule 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 are not guaranteed.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 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.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
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Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 6 Using the Spot light-metering function ................................... 57 Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) ......................... 58 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) ............. 59 Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) .............. 60 Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT) .............. 60
Getting started
Identifying the parts ........................ 7 Preparing the power supply ............. 9 Setting the date and time ............... 14 Inserting a floppy disk ................... 16 Inserting a "Memory Stick" .......... 17
Basic operations
B Recording Recording still images ................... 18 Recording moving images ............. 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
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
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
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
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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
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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Getting started
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa
A OPEN (FLASH) button (23) B Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. C Self-timer lamp (23) D Shutter button (18, 25) E Zoom lever (21) F Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. G Focus ring (55) H Lens I DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13) J
(One-push white balance) button (59)
K Flash (23) L Accessory shoe M SPOT METER button (57) N Finder adjustment dial (19) O WHITE BALANCE button (59) P PROGRAM AE button (56) Q STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch (22) R A/V OUT (MONO) jack (64) Audio output is monaural. S FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch (54, 55) T
(Macro) button (54)
U PROGRAM AE +/ buttons (56)
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qa
Attaching the shoulder strap
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A LCD screen B Finder (19) C LCD ON/OFF switch (20) D VOL +/ buttons (28) E Lens cap (supplied) F
(Flash) button/ lamp (23) (Flash)
qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws
K Hooks for strap L ACC (Accessory) jack M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (40) N Access lamp (18, 19) O DISK EJECT lever (16) P Speaker Q Floppy disk slot (16) R Battery cover/PUSH button (bottom surface) (9) S "Memory Stick" cover/ "Memory Stick" slot (17) T USB cover/USB jack (31) U MS /FD ("Memory Stick"/floppy disk) selector V Control button (40)
G POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (Charge) lamp (11, 14) H POWER switch (14) I Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. J DISPLAY button (22)
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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.
Getting started
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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 v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated. Close the battery cover.
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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.
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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
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AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
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Battery pack
Power cord (mains lead)
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to a wall outlet (mains)
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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 v mark facing up. 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.
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 still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. Charging at a room temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°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 operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
Getting started
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 pack
NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550
Full charge (min.)
Approx. 150 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) Battery life Number of (min.) images
Continuous recording* Continuous playback** Approx. 65 Approx. 80 Approx. 650 Approx. 2200
NP-F550 Battery life Number of (min.) images
Approx. 150 Approx. 170 Approx. 1600 Approx. 4800
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STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s
NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life Number of (min.) images
Continuous recording* Continuous playback** Approx. 80 Approx. 100 Approx. 1600 Approx. 3000
NP-F550 Battery life Number of (min.) images
Approx. 170 Approx. 230 Approx. 3400 Approx. 6900
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) Battery life (min.)
Continuous recording Approx. 85
NP-F550 Battery life (min.)
Approx. 180
MOVIE mode recording when using "Memory Stick"s
NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life (min.)
Continuous recording Approx. 90
NP-F550 Battery life (min.)
Approx. 190
Approximate time that can be recorded at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) and 160×112 image size with a fully charged battery pack.
Notes
· The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom. · The capacity of the floppy disk or "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.
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Using the AC power adaptor
Getting started
to DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
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Power cord (mains lead)
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to a wall outlet (mains)
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Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 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 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.
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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
1 2
Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up. Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
EFFECT FILE SELECT OK
CAMERA SETUP MENU BAR OFF
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Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z.
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT CLOSE
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Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE SELECT OK
CLOCK SET
2001 1 1 1 2:0 0:0 0AM
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM
CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK
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Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM
Getting started
ENTER CANCEL
SELECT/ADJUST
OK
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Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM
SELECT/ADJUST
OK
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Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
2001 / 7 / 1 12 : 00 AM
SELECT/ADJUST
OK
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Select [ENTER] with B on the control button, then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement. The date and time are entered.
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
2001 / 7 / 4 10 : 30 PM
SELECT
OK
To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
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Inserting a floppy disk
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EJECT lock DISK EJECT lever
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Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for recording.
Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable
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Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.
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.
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Inserting a "Memory Stick"
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Getting started
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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 B mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" slot as illustrated until it clicks. Close the "Memory Stick" cover.
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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.
Terminal Write-protect switch
LOCK
Label space
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.
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Basic operations
B Recording
Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record 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 recorded yet. While the AE lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up, and the camera is ready for recording. If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up
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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
B 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 may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may become unusable. · When you press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)
Recording images with the finder Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then record the image.
Finder adjustment dial
Note
The finder display is automatically turned off when your face is not near the finder.
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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 b on the control button. To return to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. To delete the image: first select [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and press the center z, and then select [OK] with v/V on the control button and press the center z.
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."
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Using the zoom feature
Zoom lever
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away)
B Recording
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×.
W T
The T-side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.
Using digital zoom
· The maximum zoom magnification is 20×. · 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 moving images.
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Activating the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camera compensates for camerashake.
STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch
Set the STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch to ON. The appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
Notes
(SteadyShot) indicator
· 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.
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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 b/B/v/V on the control button, (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or then press the center z. The on the finder, and the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the image is recorded.
Recording images with the flash
Press OPEN (FLASH) to pop up the flash. The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash 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. t t t (No indication) (No indication) t Auto red-eye reduction : The flash strobes before recording to reduce the redeye 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).
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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.
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Recording moving images
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record 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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B Recording
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2
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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
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The image and sound are recorded for 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).
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.
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B Playback
Playing back still images
Access lamp
3, 4 2
Control button
1
1 2
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. Press v on the control button to display 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/B" on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press b/B. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image.
3 4
"b/B"
120min
640
6/8
INDEX DELETE SELECT
FILE
TOOL SETUP FILE BACK/NEXT
When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.
Notes
· You might 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 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.
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Playing back moving images
Access lamp
2
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Control button
B Playback
1
1
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. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder. Select the desired moving image with the control button. Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/ B" on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press b/B. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image.
"b/B"
120min
160
2
3 4
6/8
INDEX DELETE SELECT
FILE
TOOL SETUP FILE BACK/NEXT
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5
Select the B (playback) button on the LCD screen or on the finder with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The moving image and sound are played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause).
B (playback)/ X (pause) button
120min
160
6/8 0:05
INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK
TOOL
SETUP
Playback bar
To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen or on the finder with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during
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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Viewing images using a computer
You can view or modify data recorded with your camera using application software on a computer, or attach it to an E-mail. Viewing images using a floppy disk drive
For Windows 98 users
1 2 3
Start up your computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your computer.
B Playback
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? : You can 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 --Uncompressed mode 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).
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xRecommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment
OS:Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above. CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard.
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. 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, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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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 79.
For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users
1 2 3 4 5 6
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 application software 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.
B Playback
To the USB connector
To the USB jack Push the connector as far as it will go
Computer
USB cable
7 8
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 or on the finder of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
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9
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
1 2 3 4 5
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. 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 step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag 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.
6 7
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xViewing images For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users
1 2
Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB jack (miniB) on the camera and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.
To the USB connector
To the USB jack Push the connector as far as it will go
B Playback
USB cable Computer
3 4 5
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 or on the finder 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 79.
Drive identifier depends on your computer.
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6
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 36).
When viewing an image in a floppy disk Desired file type
Audio* E-mail image Other files
Double-click in this order t Audio file* "E-mail" folder t Image file
"Voice" folder Image file
When viewing an image in a "Memory Stick" Double-click in this order t "100msdcf" folder t Still image "Dcim" folder Moving image* "Mssony" folder t "Moml0001" folder t Audio* "Mssony" folder t "Momlv100" folder t t "100msdcf" folder t Clip Motion "Dcim" folder
image "Mssony" folder t "Imcif100" folder t Image file 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.
Desired file type
Image file Image file* Audio file* Image file
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.
1 Stop the drive by clicking on the "Unplug/Eject" icon in the task tray. 2 Carry out the operation after the message, confirming the safe removal of the
hardware, appears.
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Notes on using your computer
Floppy disk/"Memory Stick"
· Format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" only using this camera (page 72). You cannot 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.
B Playback
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 may be unable to open the file. · 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.
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Image file storage destinations and image file names
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. Images in a floppy disk and ones in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. The meanings of the file names are as follows. When using floppy disks
sss stands for any number within the range from 001 to 999. f stands for one of the following characters below.
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 mode audio data
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Location
3 1/2 Floppy [A:]
File
MVC-sssf.JPG
Meaning
· Still image file recorded normally · Still image file recorded in -- E-MAIL mode (page 51) -- VOICE mode (page 51) · INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera. · Moving image file · Still image file recorded in -- TEXT mode (page 52) -- Clip Motion (page 49) · Index image file recorded in -- TEXT mode (page 52) -- Clip Motion (page 49) · Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 51) · Audio file recorded in VOICE mode (page 51)
MVC-sssf.411
MVC-sssf.MPG MVC-sssf.GIF
B Playback
MVC-sssf.THM
E-mail folder Voice folder
MVC-sssE.JPG MVC-sssA.MPG
· The numerical portions of the following files are the same. --An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding small-size image file --An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file --An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file --An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file · INDEX display files other than the TEXT mode and Clip Motion files are played back only on this camera.
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When using "Memory Stick"s
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. 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 Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing VOICE mode audio data
Folder
100msdcf
File
DSC0ssss.JPG
Meaning
· Still image file recorded normally · Still image file recorded in -- E-MAIL mode (page 51) -- TIFF mode (page 53) -- VOICE mode (page 51) · Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode (page 49) · Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode · Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode (page 49) · Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode · Still image file recorded in TEXT mode (page 52) · Index image file of still image file recorded in TEXT mode
CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM TXT0ssss.GIF TXT0ssss.THM
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Folder
Imcif100
File DSC0ssss.JPG
DSC0ssss.TIF
Meaning
· Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 51) · Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 53) · Moving image file recorded normally · Audio file recorded in VOICE mode (page 51)
Moml0001 Momlv100
MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG
The numerical portions of the following files are the same. --A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file --An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file --An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file --An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file --An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
B Playback
Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images using the JPEG format for normal recording. GIF format Using this format, the image will not deteriorate 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 49) or TEXT mode (page 52). TIFF format Stores shooting images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 53). 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 51).
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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 record or play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.
PLAY STILL MOVIE
PLAY: STILL: MOVIE:
To play back or edit images To record still images, VOICE images and Clip Motion images 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 or on the finder of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for "Advanced operations" are described below.
Select
Set (enter)
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Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen or on the finder
Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder.
Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen or on the finder.
INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK
TOOL SETUP MENU BAR OFF
Menu bar
Note You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 61).
Selecting items or images on the LCD screen or on the finder
Before performing advanced operations
1
Press v/V/b/B on 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 center z to enter the item. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute each function.
INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK
TOOL SETUP MENU BAR OFF
2
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT CLOSE TOOL SETUP
The "Advanced operations" section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as "Select [item name]."
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How to change the menu settings
Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen or on the finder with the control button.
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Control button
PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector
1
Press v on 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 PLAY (INDEX mode) PLAY (single mode)
EFFECT FILE SELECT OK
CAMERA SETUP MENU BAR OFF
INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK
TOOL SETUP MENU BAR OFF
MVC001F 2001 7 4 10:30PM DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY
2
Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The color of the selected item changes from blue to yellow, and when you press the center z, the settings that can be set for its item are displayed.
Note
The displayed items are changed according to the position of the MS/FD selector.
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK
NTSC
TOOL
SETUP
3
Select the desired setting with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
To cancel the setup Press V on the control button repeatedly until the LCD screen or finder returns to the menu bar display in step 1. To clear the menu bar, press V again.
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Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector or the MS/FD selector. The LCD screen or the finder shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (self-timer) Records with the self-timer (page 23).
EFFECT Item
P. EFFECT
Setting
Description
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects (page 60). STILL B&W MOVIE SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF DAY & TIME DATE Sets whether to insert the date and time STILL into the image (page 60).
DATE/ TIME
Before performing advanced operations
x OFF FILE Item-1 Item-2 Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
FORMAT OK DISK TOOL (When the MS/FD selector is set to FD.) CANCEL DISK COPY CANCEL OK CANCEL
Formats a floppy disk (page 72). PLAY Once you format a floppy disk, STILL all of the data, including MOVIE protected images are deleted. Be sure to check for images before you format a floppy disk. Cancels formatting of a floppy disk. Copies all data stored in a floppy disk to another disk (page 70). Cancels the disk copy. Goes back to the [DISK TOOL] item.
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Item
FORMAT (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.)
Setting
OK
Description
Formats a "Memory Stick." Once you 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." Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick." Assigns numbers to files in sequence 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.
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
PLAY STILL MOVIE
CANCEL FILE NUMBER SERIES
STILL MOVIE
x NORMAL Resets the file number that starts from
CLIP MOTION
Sets the image size and number of frames for creating GIF format animation (page 49). 160×120 Up to 10 frames can be recorded. (NORMAL) 80×72 Up to 2 frames can be recorded. (MOBILE) CANCEL Cancels Clip Motion.
STILL
IMAGE SIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to FD.) IMAGE SIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.) IMAGE SIZE
x 1600× 1200 Selects the image size when recording
1600 (3:2) still images. 1600 (ECM) 1024×768 640×480
STILL
x 1600 (FINE) Selects the image size when recording
1600 (3:2) F still images. 1024 (FINE) 640 (FINE)
STILL
320×240
x 160×112
Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images.
MOVIE
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Item
REC MODE
Setting
TIFF
Description
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in STILL addition to the JPEG file when the MS/ FD selector is set to MS. Records a GIF file in black-and-white. Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file. Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size. recording mode.
TEXT VOICE E-MAIL
x NORMAL Records an image using the normal
REC TIME SET 15 sec 10 sec Selects the recording time for moving images. MOVIE
x 5 sec Before performing advanced operations
SLIDE SHOW (Only in PLAY (single) mode) INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval. x 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min REPEAT A slide show can be repeated. (When using the floppy disk, a slide show is up to approx. 20 minutes) x ON/OFF Starts the slide show. Cancels the slide show settings or execution. Marks the still images to be printed (page 71). Unmarks the print mark of the still images. Protects images against accidental erasure (page 65). Releases protection of images. PLAY PLAY PLAY
START CANCEL PRINT MARK ON
x OFF
PROTECT ON
x OFF CAMERA Item
DIGITAL ZOOM
Setting x ON
OFF
Description
Uses digital zoom. Does not use digital zoom.
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
STILL
SHARPNESS +2 to 2
STILL Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0).
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Item
FLASH LEVEL
Setting
HIGH
Description
Makes the flash level higher than normal. Makes the flash level lower than normal. Adjusts the exposure before recording.
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
STILL
x NORMAL Normal setting.
LOW EXPOSURE +2.0EV to 2.0EV STILL MOVIE
TOOL Item
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.)
Setting
FD t FD CANCEL
Description
Copies the image to a floppy disk. Cancels copying of the image (page 68).
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
PLAY
FD t MS Copies the image to a "Memory Stick."
MS t MS Copies the image to a "Memory Stick." PLAY MS t FD Copies the image to a floppy disk. CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page 68). PLAY
1600× 1200 Changes the recorded image size in 1024×768 PLAY (single) mode (page 67). 640×480 CANCEL 1600 (FINE) Changes the recorded image size in 1024 (FINE) PLAY (single) mode (page 67). 640 (FINE) CANCEL
PLAY
SETUP Item
DEMO
Setting x STBY/ON
OFF
Description
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
STILL Displayed only when you use the AC power adaptor in STILL or MOVIE 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.
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Item
VIDEO OUT
Setting
NTSC PAL
Description
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, the USA). Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). Displays the menu items in English.
PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector
PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE
/ LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP
x ENGLISH
/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. -- Sets the date and time (page 14).
SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.)
x ON
Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you press the control button/shutter button). Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Adjusts the LCD screen brightness using +/- on the LCD screen or on the finder. PLAY STILL MOVIE
Before performing advanced operations
OFF LCD BRIGHT
INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode)
Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode).
DELETE (Only in PLAY (single) mode) Setting
OK CANCEL
Description
Deletes the displayed image. Cancels deleting of the image.
PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector
PLAY
(Return) (Only in PLAY (INDEX) mode)
Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
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B Various recording
Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)
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 or on the finder is not recorded.
1 2, 3
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)
1 2 3
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. Select the desired image size.
Still image size:
Image size Number of images or time* Floppy disk "Memory Stick"
1600×1200 Approx. 4 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 320×240 Approx. 4 Approx. 10 Approx. 30 Approx. 15 sec Approx. 60 sec 1600 (ECM) Approx. 8 Approx. 8 Approx. 8 -- Approx. 20 Approx. 48 Approx. 80 sec (15 sec)** Approx. 320 sec (60 sec)**
· When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1600 (ECM), 1024×768, 640×480
(ECM): The image quality deteriorates, however, the number of images you can record increases. If you give priority to the image quality, select [1600×1200].
160×112
· When the MS/FD selector is set to MS 1600 (FINE), 1600 (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.
When REC MODE is set to NORMAL. The maximum recording time in continuous recording
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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 or on the finder 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 MEMORY SPACE" appears on the LCD screen or on the finder and you cannot record any more images. · In TEXT mode, even if you select [1600 (ECM)], the number of images you can record is equal with the number in [1600×1200].
Creating Clip Motion Files
Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. Clip Motion images are played back on this camera at approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.
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Tips
The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included. So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable for a largeformat print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. This camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in photodeveloping shops.
1 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)
B Various recording
Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use on home pages, etc.
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Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.
CANCEL
This cancels the creation of Clip Motion.
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Record the image for the first frame.
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Notes
· Reading and writing data takes more time than normal image recording. · Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images. · The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode, so the picture quality deteriorates. · GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly.
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Record the image for the next frame. Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" when you select [FINISH] or after recording the maximum number of frames.
To stop Clip Motion creation
Select [RETURN] after step 3. Note that if you record even one frame, you cannot stop Clip Motion creation.
The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" (8 MB)
Image size
160×120 (NORMAL) 80×72 (MOBILE)
Number of images Floppy disk "Memory Stick"
Approx. 7* Approx. 54** Approx. 40* Approx. 400**
When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file When recording 2 frames per Clip Motion file
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Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL)
The E-MAIL mode records a smallsize (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format.
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.
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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu. Record the image. If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for five seconds. If you hold down the shutter b