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SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2001. 06

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

MVC-FD87/FD92

AEP Model

UK Model

Level 1

SPECIFICATIONS

PHoto: MVC-FD92

System

Image device

5mFD92:

FD92:

FD87: m (1/3.6 type) color CCD

6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color

CCD

Lens 8×zoom lens

f = 4.75 – 38 mm (3/16 –

1 1/2 inches)

(41 – 328 mm (1 5/8 – 13

inches) when converted into

a35 mm still camera)

F = 2.8 – 3.0

FD87: 3×zoom lens

f = 6.1 – 18.3 mm (1/4 – 3/4

inches) (39 – 117 mm (1 9/16 –

4 5/8 inches) when converted

into a 35 mm still camera)

F = 2.8 – 2.9

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold

Data system

MoFD92: vie: MPEG

Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT

mode, Clip Motion), TIFF

Audio with still image:

MPEG (Monaural)

GIF (in TEXT mode)FD87: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF)

“Memory Stick”: JPEG

(Exif2.1)

Recording medium

FlFD92: oppy disk:

3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS

format (1.44 MB)

“Memory Stick”

FlFD87: oppy disk:

3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS

format (1.44 MB)

“Memory Stick”

(When using with the

MSAC-FD2M/FD2MA Floppy

Disk Adaptor for Memory

Stick): DCF format

Flash

Recommended recording

distance:

0.3mto2.5m(117/8inches

to 8 1/3 feet)

Input and Output

connector (FD92)

A/V OUT (MONO)

(Monaural)

Minijack Video:

1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,

sync negative

Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ

load)

Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ

ACC jack

Minijack

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

LCD panel

TFT (Thin Film Transistor

active matrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Application

Sony battery pack NP-F330

(supplied)/F550

Power requirements

8.4 V

Power consumption

(During shooting)

3.5 W

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°Cto+60°C(–4°Fto

+140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

143×FD92:

FD92:

103×79 mm

(5 3/4×41/8×3 1/8 inches)

(w/h/d)

143×FD87: 103×75 mm

(5 3/4×41/8×3 inches)

(w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

660g(1lb7oz)(including

NP-F330 battery pack,

floppy disk and lens cap, etc.)

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

NP-F330 battery pack,

floppy disk and lens cap, etc.)

Built-in microphone (FD92)

Electret condenser

microphone

Built-in speaker (FD92)

Dynamic speaker

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating

mode

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°Cto+60°C(–4°Fto+140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

125×39×62 mm (5×19/16×21/2

inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

280 g (10 oz)

NP-F330 battery pack

Battery type

Lithium ion

Maximum output

voltage

DC 8.4 V

Mean output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

38.4 20.6 70.8 mm

(1 9/16 13/16 2 7/8 inches)

(w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

70 g (2 oz)

Accessories

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

AC power adaptor (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (1)

USB cable (1) (FD92)

NP-F330 battery pack (1)

A/V connecting cable (1) (FD92)

Shoulder strap (1)

Lens cap (1)

Lens cap strap (1)

CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)

Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

– 2 –

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

• Size : 3.5-inch

• Type : 2 HD

• Capacity : 1.44 MB

• Format : MS-DOS format

(512 bytes × 18 sector)

(FD can be formatted by the MVC-FD87/FD92)

Table for differences of function

Model MVC-FD87 MVC-FD92

Image device 1/2.7-inch CCD 1/3.6-inch CCD

Lens 3 8

Digital zoom 6 16

Recording moving image – a

Audio with still image – a

MS socket – a

Digital I/O (USB) – a

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol-

dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder

splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transis-

tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them

out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs

of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom-

mend their replacement.

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

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

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

during repairing.

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

the circuit board (within 3 times).

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

dering or unsoldering.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED

LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE

OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH

SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS

SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-

LISHED BY SONY.

– 3 –

SERVICE NOTE................................................................... 4

Self-diagnosis Display ................................................... 5

1. MAIN PARTS

1. Ornamental Parts .......................................................... 6

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly .................................... 7

2-2. FDD Block Assembly..................................................... 7

2-3. FC-85 Board .................................................................. 8

2-4. Lens Block Assembly .................................................... 8

2-5. PK-54 Board .................................................................. 8

2-6. LCD Module................................................................... 8

3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

3-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 9

3-1-1. Cabinet (Front) Section ............................................ 9

3-1-2. Cabinet (Front) Assembly ........................................ 10

3-1-3. FDD Block Section ................................................... 11

3-1-4. Cabinet (Rear) Section ............................................ 12

3-1-5. Cabinet (Rear) Assembly ......................................... 13

3-1-6. Lens Block Section (FD87) ...................................... 14

3-1-7. Lens Block Section (FD92) ...................................... 15

4. GENERAL

Introduction .............................................................................. 16

Identifying the Parts................................................................. 17

Preparing the Power Supply ................................................... 17

Setting the Date and Time....................................................... 18

Inserting a Floppy Disk ............................................................ 19

Inserting a “Memory Stick” ...................................................... 19

Recording Still Images ............................................................ 19

Recording Moving Images ...................................................... 21

Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ 21

Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. 21

Viewing Images Using a Computer......................................... 22

Image File Storage Destinations and Image File Names ....... 23

Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 24

Various Recording ................................................................... 26

Various Playback ..................................................................... 30

Editing ..................................................................................... 31

As an External Drive................................................................ 33

Additional Information ............................................................. 33

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 34

Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 36

Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 36

LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 36

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

– 4 –

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor]

The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the

maximum 300 V potential.

There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the

battery is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the

charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main

power of the MVC-FD87/FD92 is simply turned off. Therefore,

the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a

resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11).

Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to pre-

vent electrical shock.

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

Discharging the Capacitor

Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of

charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

SERVICE NOTE

•NOTE FOR REPAIR

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of

bent at the terminal.

Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector.

It is possible that a wire is snapped.

Cut and remove the part of gilt

which comes off at the point.

(Be careful or some pieces of

gilt may be left inside)

When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.

It is possible that a wire is snapped.

Capacitor

R: 1 kΩ/1 W

(Part code:

1-215-869-11)

– 5 –

[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

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

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

is removed.

Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

E:91:01

E:61:00

E61:10

Countermeasure

Change the disk and turn off the main

power then back on.

Replace the floppy disk or “Memory

Stick” (FD92).

Format the floppy disk or “Memory

Stick” (FD92) with the MVC-FD87/

FD92.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of

flash unit

Checking of lens drive circuit

Cause

Defective floppy disk.

• The type of floppy disk that cannot be

used by this machine, is inserted.

(Such as 2DD)

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted disk or “Memory Stick”

(FD92) is inserted.

Abnormality when flash is being

charged.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Caution Display During Error

DRIVE ERROR

DISK ERROR

MEORY STICK ERROR

(FD92)

Flash LED

Flash display

Flashing at 3.2 Hz

—

[Power supplying Method]

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

– 6 –

DC cover

3-058-767-11 (FD87)

3-058-767-21 (FD92)

USB jack cover

3-066-802-01

Battery lid

3-066-771-01 (FD87)

3-066-771-11 (FD92)

CPC lid

3-066-766-01 (FD87)

3-066-805-01 (FD92)

FD92

MS lid

3-066-794-01

FD92

1. MAIN PARTS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

MVC-FD87/FD92

Note:

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.

Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section.

Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted

line with mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)

0 1-769-608-11 (AEP)

0 1-783-374-11 (UK)

Other accessories

3-066-741-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (FD87)

3-066-741-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(FRENCH, GERMAN) (FD87: AEP)

3-066-741-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (FD87: AEP)

3-066-741-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(ITALIAN, DUTCH) (FD87: AEP)

3-066-741-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SWEDISH, RUSSIAN) (FD87: AEP)

3-066-742-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (FD92)

3-066-742-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(FRENCH, GERMAN) (FD92: AEP)

3-066-742-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (FD92: AEP)

3-066-742-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(ITALIAN, DUTCH) (FD92: AEP)

3-066-742-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SWEDISH, RUSSIAN) (FD92: AEP)

AC power adaptor

AC-L10A (1)

0 1-475-599-11

Battery pack

NP-F330 (1)

0 A-7094-141-B

Shoulder strap (1)

3-987-015-01

Lens cap (1)

X-3950-660-1 Lens cap strap (1)

3-067-797-01

CD-ROM

(SPVD-004 USB driver) (1)

3-006-676-01

A/V connecting cable (1)

1-783-738-11

USB cable (1)

1-757-293-11

FD92

– 7 –

2. DISASSEMBLY

MVC-FD87/FD92

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

2-1. CABINET (REAR) BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-2. FDD BLOCK ASSEMBLY

2-1. CABINET (REAR) BLOCK

ASSEMBLY (Page 7)

2-2. FDD BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(Page 7)

2-3. FC-85 BOARD

(Page 8) 2-4. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(Page 8)

MVC-FD87/FD92

2-5. PK-54 BOARD

(Page 8)

2-6. LCD MODULE

(Page 8)

2 Two screws

(M2)

4 Two screws

(M2)

6 Flexible board

(CN801)

5 Cabinet (rear) block assembly 1 Three screws

(M2)

3 Screw

(M2)

1 Flexible board

(CN101)

2 Flexible board

(CN183: FD87/

CN184: FD92)

3 Connector

(CN251)

FD92

4 Connector

(CN301)

5 Two connectors

(CN001, 002)

6 FDD block

assembly

– 8 –

2-3. FC-85 BOARD

2-4. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY

1 Flexible board

(CN682)

4 Three flexible

boards

(CN701, 702, 703)

2 Screw

(M2)

5 Four screws

(M2)

3 USB connector

6 Claw

FD92

7 FC-85 board

2 Lens block

assembly

1 Screw

2-5. PK-54 BOARD

2-6. LCD MODULE

Note: When installing PK-54 board, connect S709 with BR

button.

4 Flexible board

(CN901)

3 Connector

(CN702)

BR button

S709 5 Flexible board

(CN851)

6 Three screws

1 Two screws

2 PK shield case assembly

7 Four screws

8 PK-54 board

4 Cold cathode

fluorescent tube

5 LCD module

1 Three screws

2 Two screws

3 BL retainer

– 9 –

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

3-1-1. CABINET (FRONT) SECTION

NOTE:

• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may

have some difference from the original one.

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are

seldom required for routine service. Some delay

should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The mechanical parts with no reference number in

the exploded views are not supplied.

3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS

MVC-FD87/FD92

1 3-058-766-01 RETAINER, DC

2 3-948-339-61 TAPPING

03 not supplied FLASH UNIT

*4 3-058-801-01 SHEET, ST INSULATING

5 not supplied FU-152 BOARD, COMPLETE

6 1-418-894-11 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL

7 3-058-742-01 HOLDER, SW

8 1-960-460-11 HARNESS (FU-051)

9 1-960-461-11 HARNESS (FU-052)

10 3-968-729-91 SCREW (M2), LOCK ACE, P2

11 3-058-764-01 HOLDER, MICROPHONE (FD92)

*12 3-058-797-01 CUSHION, MICROPHONE (FD92)

13 3-058-765-21 COVER, MICROPHONE (FD92)

*14 3-061-228-01 RETAINER, HARNESS

15 3-062-299-01 SHEET, MICROPHONE (FD92)

*16 3-056-033-02 SHEET, FLEXIBLE RETAINER

BT901 1-694-297-21 TERMINAL BOARD, BATTERY

J001 1-794-045-21 CONNECTOR, DC-IN

MIC901 1-542-428-11 MICROPHONE UNIT (FD92)

10

10 1

2

2

2

2

2

9

8

2

11

15

12

13

2

4

6

7

3

5

14

16 10

10

10

MIC901

FD92

BT901

Cabinet (front) assembly

(See page 9.)

J001

Lens block section

(See page 14 (FD87), 15 (FD92).)

FDD block section

(See page 11.)

Cabinet (rear) section

(See page 12.)

The components identified by mark

0 or dotted line with mark 0 are

critical for safety.

Replace only with part number speci-

fied.

– 10 –

3-1-2. CABINET (FRONT) ASSEMBLY

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

51 X-3951-435-1 CABINET (FRONT) ASSY (FD87)

51 X-3951-481-1 CABINET (FRONT) ASSY (FD92)

52 X-3951-436-1 LABEL ASSY, LENS (FD87)

52 X-3951-484-1 LABEL ASSY, LENS (FD92)

53 3-066-744-01 SCREW, FILTER

54 3-066-779-01 RING, ORNAMENTAL

55 3-066-771-01 LID, BATTERY (FD87)

55 3-066-771-11 LID, BATTERY (FD92)

56 3-719-381-01 SCREW (M2X4)

57 3-058-767-11 COVER, DC (FD87)

57 3-058-767-21 COVER, DC (FD92)

58 3-066-768-01 CAP, MICROPHONE (FD87)

59 3-066-775-01 SPRING, BT PLATE

60 3-066-772-01 PLATE, HINGE

61 3-066-778-01 SPRING, BT TORSION

62 3-066-773-01 HOLDER, BATTERY

63 3-969-380-01 SPRING, BATTERY

64 3-948-339-01 SCREW, TAPPING

65 3-066-774-01 SHAFT, HINGE

66 3-052-574-01 CLAW, BT LOCK

67 3-058-755-01 SCREW, TRIPOD

68 3-713-791-41 SCREW (M1.7X5), TAPPING, P2

52

53

54

55

56

57

68

67

64

60

59

58

51

FD87

66

65

64

62

64

63

61

– 11 –

3-1-3. FDD BLOCK SECTION

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

101 not supplied DRIVE, FLOPPY DISK (Note 1)

102 3-066-799-01 BRACKET, USB (FD92)

103 1-680-234-11 FP-335 FLEXIBLE BOARD (FD92)

104 3-964-010-31 SCREW (M2), 0 PART-NO. P2 MAIN

105 3-066-780-01 BRACKET, FC

106 not supplied FC-85 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) (FD87)

106 not supplied FC-85 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) (FD92)

107 1-677-898-11 FP-167 FLEXIBLE BOARD (FD92)

107 1-677-903-11 FP-231 FLEXIBLE BOARD (FD87)

108 3-066-806-01 SHEET, LIGHT INTERCEPTION (FD92)

109 3-062-223-01 SHEET, BLIND (FD87)

CN201 1-794-962-11 CONNECTOR, SQUARE TYPE (USB 5P) (FD92)

(Note 1) The FD block assembly is a mechanical unit which has

completely been adjusted in the factory. So never

disassemble the FD block assembly.

101

(Note 1)

104

104

CN201

FD92

FD87

103

102

105

109

104

104

106

108

107

FD92

– 12 –

3-1-4. CABINET (REAR) SECTION

151 X-3951-433-1 CASE ASSY, PK SHIELD

152 1-677-897-11 FP-165 FLEXIBLE BOARD

153 3-948-339-61 TAPPING

154 not supplied PK-54 BOARD, COMPLETE (TYPE SA) (FD87)

154 not supplied PK-54 BOARD, COMPLETE (TYPE ST) (FD87)

154 not supplied PK-54 BOARD, COMPLETE (TYPE SA) (FD92)

154 not supplied PK-54 BOARD, COMPLETE (TYPE ST) (FD92)

155 3-066-763-01 RETAINER (L), BL (FD87)

155 3-066-800-01 RETAINER, BACK LIGHT (FD92)

156 3-052-592-01 WINDOW, LCD

*157 3-056-012-01 RETAINER (190), WINDOW

158 3-066-764-01 SHEET (BUZZER), ADHESIVE (FD87)

BZ901 1-529-739-11 BUZZER, PIEZOELECTRIC (FD87)

LCD901 not supplied INDICATOR MODULE, LIQUID CRYSTAL

(TYPE SA)

LCD901 not supplied ACX307AKC-1 (TYPE ST)

0ND801 not supplied TUBE, FLUORESCENT, COLD CATHODE

(TYPE ST) (FD92)

0ND801 not supplied TUBE, FLUORESCENT, COLD CATHODE

(TYPE SA) (FD87)

0ND801 not supplied TUBE, FLUORESCENT, COLD CATHODE

(TYPE SA) (FD92)

0ND801 not supplied TUBE, FLUORESCENT, COLD CATHODE

(TYPE ST) (FD87)

SP901 1-505-862-61 SPEAKER (2.0cm) (FD92)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

156

157

158

153

153

153

151

152 153

153

154

153

155

LCD901

Cabinet (rear) assembly

(See page 13.)

ND801

SP901

BZ901

FD87 FD92

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted

line with mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

Ver 1.1 2001. 06

– 13 –

3-1-5. CABINET (REAR) ASSEMBLY

201 X-3951-434-1 CABINET (REAR) ASSY (FD87)

201 X-3951-482-1 CABINET (REAR) ASSY (FD92)

202 3-066-770-01 CABINET, SIDE

203 3-066-776-01 KNOB, FUNCTION (FD87)

203 3-066-776-11 KNOB, FUNCTION (FD92)

204 3-058-771-11 KNOB, POWER (FD87)

204 3-058-771-21 KNOB, POWER (FD92)

205 3-066-777-01 SPRING, COMPRESSION

206 3-053-141-01 SPRING, POWER

207 3-355-424-21 SCREW, TAPPING

208 3-066-794-01 LID, MS (FD92)

209 X-3951-485-1 MS HINGE ASSY (SERVICE) (FD92)

210 3-948-339-61 TAPPING

211 3-058-770-01 SHEET METAL (R), STRAP

212 3-058-784-01 RETAINER, LOCK BUTTON

213 3-066-753-01 KNOB, LOCK (FD87)

213 3-066-753-11 KNOB, LOCK (FD92)

214 3-066-788-01 KNOB, EJECT (FD87)

214 3-066-788-11 KNOB, EJECT (FD92)

215 3-058-785-01 SPRING, LOCK BUTTON

216 3-066-802-01 COVER, USB JACK (FD92)

217 3-066-766-01 LID (L), CPC (FD87)

217 3-066-805-01 LID, CPC (FD92)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

201

210

210

210

210

211 213

214

215 208

204

205 203

217

212

207

206

209

202

216

FD92

FD92

FD92

not

supplied

not supplied

(Note 2)

not supplied

(Note 2)

not

supplied

(Note 2) The eject mechanism portion is a mechanical unit which

has completely been adjusted in the factory. So never

disassemble the eject mechanism portion.

– 14 –

(Note 3) Flexible board of video lens is not supplied.

Please be careful not to break the flexible board when

you change the motor unit.

3-1-6. LENS BLOCK SECTION (FD87)

251 not supplied LENS, ZOOM (VCL-6103WA)

252 3-066-769-01 FRAME (L), LENS

253 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION

254 not supplied ADAPTOR (CL), CCD FITTING

255 not supplied FILTER BLOCK, OPTICAL

256 not supplied RUBBER (CL), SEAL

257 3-947-268-11 TITE (2), +B TAPPING (P)

258 not supplied CD-318 BOARD, COMPLETE

*259 3-061-627-01 SHEET (L), LENS

IC201 not supplied CCD BLOCK ASSY (CCD IMAGER)

M901 3-709-574-01 MOTOR UNIT, ZOOM (Note 3)

M902 3-709-573-01 MOTOR UNIT, FOCUS (Note 3)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

253 253

253

259

252 254 255

256

258

257

251

M902

(Note 3)

M901

(Note 3)

IC201

– 15 –

(Note 3) Flexible board of video lens is not supplied.

Please be careful not to break the flexible board when

you change the motor unit.

3-1-7. LENS BLOCK SECTION (FD92)

301 not supplied LENS, VIDEO (61JC)

302 3-066-798-01 FRAME, LENS

303 3-948-339-61 TAPPING

304 not supplied ADAPTOR (FH), CCD FITTING

305 not supplied FILTER BLOCK, OPTICAL

306 not supplied RUBBER (FM), SHIELD

307 3-318-203-11 SCREW (B1.7X6), TAPPING

308 not supplied CD-310 BOARD, COMPLETE

*309 3-060-212-01 SHEET, LENS

IC101 not supplied CCD BLOCK ASSY (CCD IMAGER)

M901 3-709-498-01 MOTOR, ZOOM STEPPING (Note 3)

M902 3-709-497-01 MOTOR, FOCUS STEPPING (Note 3)

M903 3-709-499-01 METER, ND (Note 3)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

M903

(Note 3)

M901

(Note 3)

M902

(Note 3)

IC101

307

308

306

305

303

303

302

304 309

301

– 16 –

SECTION 1

GENERAL

MVC-FD87/FD92

This section is extracted from

MVC-FD92 instruction manual.

2

.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

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.

Regulatory Information

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 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.

WARNING

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

accompanying the

appliance.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: MVC-FD92

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.

3

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.

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 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)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture and

sound of this camera.

For the Customers in the

U.S.A. and Canada

For the Customers in Canada

NOTICE FOR THE

CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED

KINGDOM

For the Customers in

Germany

Attention

6

Introduction

Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image

after shooting

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

Recording still images:

page 18

Playing back still images:

page 24

Deleting images

(DELETE): page 64

Captures images with your computer

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 27

Records a moving picture with audio

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

Recording moving

images: page 23

Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings

according to your situation

Creating Clip Motion Files: page 47

Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 49

Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 50

Recording text documents (TEXT): page 51

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 52

4

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.

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.

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.

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 high-

precision 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.

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 72 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.

Be sure to read the following

before using your camera

– 17 –

7

Getting started

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

ASelf-timer lamp (22)

BFlash (22)

CShutter button (18, 23)

DZoom lever (20)

EPhotocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

FTripod 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.

GLens

HBuilt-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

ILens cap (supplied)

JACC (Accessory) jack

KA/V OUT (MONO) jack (62)

Audio output is monaural.

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

2

1

3

5

6qs

qa

0

9

8

7

4

8

APhotocell window for LCD

screen

The LCD screen becomes brighter

when exposed to sunlight.

BVOLUME +/–buttons (26)

CLCD BACKLIGHT switch (20)

DPLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

(38)

EPOWER ON/OFF (CHG)

(Charge) lamp (10)

F(Flash) button/ (Flash)

lamp (22)

GFOCUS button (53)

HPROGRAM AE button (54)

IDISPLAY button (21)

JPOWER switch (14)

KHooks for strap

LLCD screen

MFloppy disk slot (16)

NAccess lamp (18, 19)

ODISK EJECT lever (16)

PSpeaker

Q“Memory Stick”cover/

“Memory Stick”slot (17)

RMS /FD (“Memory Stick”/floppy

disk) selector

SBattery cover (9)

TUSB cover/USB jack (29)

UControl button (38)

2

1

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

qa

qs

qd

qf

qg

qh

qj

ql

qk

w;

wa

Attaching the

shoulder strap

Getting started

9

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 75 for more information about

“InfoLITHIUM”battery pack.

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.

*

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.

1Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

2Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the vmark facing toward the battery compartment

as illustrated.

3Close the battery cover.

123

1

2

1

2

Battery eject lever

10

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.

After charging the battery pack

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

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still

record or play back images.

This indication may not be entirely 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.

1Insert the battery pack into your camera.

2Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC

IN jack of your camera with the vmark facing up.

3Connect 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.

1

2

3

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

AC power adaptor

to DC IN jack

Power cord

(mains lead)

Battery pack

to a wall outlet (mains)

– 18 –

Getting started

11

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.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera

again, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera again.

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

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

•When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack.

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

•When the battery pack is not installed properly.

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of

25°C(77°F).

STILL mode recording/playback when using floppy disks

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.)

NP-F330 (supplied) Approx. 150

NP-F550 Approx. 210

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

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

Continuous

recording* Approx. 70 Approx. 750 Approx. 150 Approx. 1600

Continuous

playback** Approx. 80 Approx. 2200 Approx. 170 Approx. 4800

12

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

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

MOVIE mode recording when using “Memory Stick”s

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.

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

Continuous

recording*

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

Continuous

playback**

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

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

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

Continuous recording Approx. 85 Approx. 180

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550

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

Continuous recording Approx. 90 Approx. 190

Getting started

13

Using the AC power adaptor

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 74.

When using the AC power adaptor

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

the wall outlet.

1Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC

IN jack of your camera with the vmark facing up.

2Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

1

2

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

AC power adaptor

to DC IN jack

Power cord

(mains lead)

to a wall outlet (mains)

14

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.

1Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power.

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

2Press von the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

3Select [SETUP] with Bon the control button,

then press the center z.

4Select [CLOCK SET] with v/Von the control button, then press the

center z.

Control button

POWER ON/OFF

(CHG) lamp

EFFECT FILE SETUP

CAMERA

SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF

LCD BRIGHT

BEEP

CLOCK SET

/LANGUAGE

SELECT CLOSE

EFFECT FILE SETUP

CAMERA

VIDEO OUT

LCD BRIGHT

BEEP

VIDEO OUT

CLOCK SET

/LANGUAGE

SELECT OK

12:00:00A

M

2

0

0111

EFFECT FILE SETUP

CAMERA

2001 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT OK

– 19 –

Getting started

15

To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/Bon the control button, then press the center z.

5Select the desired date display format with

v/Von 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).

6Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

itemyouwanttosetwithb/Bon the control

button.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V

.

7Set the numeric value with v/Von the

control button, then press the center zto

enter it.

After entering the number, v/Vmoves to the next

item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5,setthe

time on a 24-hour cycle.

8Select [ENTER] with Bon the control button,

then press the center zat the desired

moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

2001 : 1 1 12 00 AM//

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT/ADJUST OK

2001 :/ / 1 1 12 00 AM

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT/ADJUST OK

2001 / :/ 1 7 12 00 AM

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT/ADJUST OK

2001 / :/ 4 7 10 30 PM

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT OK

16

Inserting a floppy disk

•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.

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

1Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for

recording.

2Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.

Usable floppy disks

Removing the floppy disk

1

2

DISK EJECT lever

EJECT lock

Unrecordable/unerasable

Recordable/erasable

Getting started

17

Inserting a “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.

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.

1Open the “Memory Stick”cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

2Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Memory Stick”with the Bmark facing toward the “Memory Stick”

slot as illustrated until it clicks.

3Close the “Memory Stick”cover.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

1 2 3

1

2

2

1

LOCK

Termin al

Write-protect

switch

Label space

18

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.”

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

2Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

MS: When recording on the “Memory Stick.”

FD: When recording on the floppy disk.

3Press 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 zis flashing, the camera

automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the

camera finishes the automatic adjustments, theAElockindicatorz

zz

zstops

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

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

1 2

3, 4

Access lamp

AE lock indicator (green)

flashes t lights up

– 20 –

B

BB

BRecording

19

For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk or a

“Memory Stick”

See page 46.

Notes

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

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

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

lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not

turn the 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

charging the flash.)

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen

(page 39) and pressing bon the control button.

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

[RETURN] with b/Bon 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/Von the

control button and press the center z.

4Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter clicks. “RECORDING”appears on the LCD screen, and the image

will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.”When

“RECORDING”disappears from the LCD screen, you can start the next

recording.

Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)

RECORDING

20

Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 45).

This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk

or the “Memory Stick.”

To turn off the LCD backlight

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

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject

Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is

sharp (page 53).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

Wside: About25cm(97/8inches)

T side: About 90 cm (35 1/2 inches)

To record even closer subjects, see page 53.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Using the zoom feature

LCD BACKLIGHT switch

W side: for wide-

angle (subject

appears farther

away)

T side: for

telephoto

(subject

appears closer)

Zoom lever

B

BB

BRecording

21

Digital zoom function

This camera has a digital zoom function.

Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to function when

the zoom exceeds 8×.

Using digital zoom

•The maximum zoom magnification is 16×.

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

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

Note

Digital zoom does not work for moving images.

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

detailed description of the indicators.

Notes

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

operations.

•The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

The indicators on the LCD screen during recording

T

W

The T-side of the bar shows the

digital zooming zone.

DISPLAY

22

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you

press the shutter button.

Select on the LCD screen with b/B/v/V on the control button, then press the

center z. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, 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.

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.

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows.

(No indication) tttt

(No indication)

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

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 44).

Notes

•The recommended shooting distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 1/3 feet).

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

image may be eclipsed.

•You cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time.

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

on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe,

or other conditions.

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

Using the self-timer

Recording images with the flash

Control button

Self-timer lamp

Shutter button

(Flash)

– 21 –

B

BB

BRecording

23

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.”

See pages 20 to 22.

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.

These indicators are not recorded. See page 87 for a detailed description of the indicators.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE.

2Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.

MS: When recording on the “Memory Stick.”

FD: When recording on the floppy disk.

3Press the shutter button fully down.

“REC”appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on

the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.”

If you press the shutter button momentarily

The image and sound are recorded for 5 seconds. The recording time can be set

to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 43).

If you hold the shutter button down

The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up

to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to

[320 240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 46).

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

LCD screen indicators during recording

1 2

3

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BPlayback

Playing back still images

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select and play back the image with b/Bon 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.

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.

See page 88 for a detailed description of the indicators.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

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

2Select 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.

3Press von the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

screen.

4Select the desired still image with the

control button.

Press v/V/b/Bon the control button to select "b/

B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B.

"b: To display the preceding image.

B":Todisplaythenextimage.

LCD screen indicators during still image playback

1

3, 4

2Control button

Access lamp

SELECT FILE BACK/NEXT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

120min 6/8

640

"b/B"

B

BB

BPlayback

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Playing back moving images

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY.

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

2Select 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.

3Press von the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD

screen.

4Select the desired moving image with the

control button.

Moving images are displayed one size smaller

than still images.

Press v/V/b/Bon the control button to select

"b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B.

"b: To display the preceding image.

B": To display the next image.

5Select the B(playback) button on the

LCD screen with v/V/b/Bon the control

button, then press the center z.

The moving image and sound are played back.

During playback, B(playback) changes to X

(pause).

1

3–5

2

Access lamp

Control button

160

120min 6/8

SELECT

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

FILE BACK/NEXT

"b/B"

160

120min 6/8

0:05

SELECT OK

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

B

(

p

l

ay

b

ac

k)/

X (pause) button

Playback bar

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To pause playback

Select X(pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/Bon the control button, then press

the center z.

When the menu bar is not displayed

You can directly select the image with b/Bon the control button, and play back the

image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center zduring

playback, playback is paused.

Press VOLUME +/–to adjust the volume.

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.

See page 88 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Adjusting the volume

LCD screen indicators during moving image playback

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BB

BPlayback

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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.

For Windows 98 users

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).

Viewingimagesusingafloppydiskdrive

1Start up your computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk

drive of your computer.

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

3Double-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

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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, “™” and “®” arenotmentionedineachcaseinthis

manual.

B

BB

BPlayback

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xInstalling the USB driver

First, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together

with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with

your camera.

If the drive is not recognized properly, see “Troubleshooting”on page 77.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows

2000 Professional users

Do not connect your camera to your computer before installing the

USB driver.

1Make sure that the camera is not connected to your computer.

Do not connect the USB cable in this step.

2Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

3Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software screen appears.

4Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me,

Windows 2000”.

USB driver installation starts.

5Follow 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.

6Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB

connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.

7Insert 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.

8Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera.

“USB MODE”appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set

to communication standby mode. Your computer recognizes the camera, and

the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

Computer

USB cable

To the USB

connector

To the USB

jack

Push the connector

as far as it will go

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For Macintosh users

9Follow 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.

1Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

3Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

4Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the “System

Folder”to open the window.

5Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3to

the “System Folder”icon in the window opened in step 4(drag

and drop).

•Sony USB Driver

•Sony USB Shim

6When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?”appears, click

“OK.”

7Restart your computer and connect the USB cable.

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BB

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xViewing images

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows

2000 Professional users

1Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

2Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB jack (mini-

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

computer.

3Insert a floppy disk or “Memory Stick”into your camera, and set

the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the

media inserted.

4Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall

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

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

5Open “My Computer”on Windows and double-click the newly

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

The folders inside the floppy disk or “Memory Stick”are displayed.

If the drive is not recognized properly, see “Troubleshooting”on page 77.

∗Drive identifier depends on your computer.

Computer USB cable

To the USB

connector

To the USB

jack

Push the connector

as far as it will go

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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.

1Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject”icon in the task tray.

2Carry out the operation after the message, confirming the safe removal of the

hardware, appears.

6Select and double-click the desired image/audio file from the

folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and

image file names”(page 34).

When viewing an image in a floppy disk

When viewing an image in a “Memory Stick”

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

you play back the file directly from the floppy disk or “Memory Stick,”the image and

sound may break off.

For Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional users

Desired file type

Double-click in this order

Audio* “Voi ce”folder tAudio file*

E-mail image “E-mail”folder tImage file

Other files Image file

Desired file type

Double-click in this order

Still image “Dcim”folder t

“100msdcf”folder

tImage file

Moving image* “Mssony”folder t

“Moml0001”folder

tImage file*

Audio* “Mssony”folder t

“Momlv100”folder

tAudio file*

Clip Motion

image “Dcim”folder t

“100msdcf”folder

tImage file

E-mail image

TIFF image

(uncompressed)

“Mssony”folder t

“Imcif100”folder

tImage file

B

BB

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Floppy disk/“Memory Stick”

•Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick”only using this camera

(page 70). 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.

Software

•Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open

a still image file.

•When you load an image modified using the supplied retouching software from

your computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera,

the image format will differ so the “FILE ERROR”message may appear and you

maybeunabletoopenthefile.

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

image may be displayed.

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Standby or Sleep.

Other

When connecting the camera to a computer or when using an external power source,

remove the battery pack from inside the camera.

Notes on using your computer

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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.

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

fstands 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].)

When using floppy disks

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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BB

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•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.

Location File Meaning

3 1/2 Floppy

[A:]

MVC-sssf.JPG •Still image file recorded normally

•Still image file recorded in

—E-MAIL mode (page 49)

—VOICE mode (page 50)

MVC-sssf.411 •INDEX display file

Thisfilecanonlybeplayedbackon

your camera.

MVC-sssf.MPG •Moving image file

MVC-sssf.GIF •Still image file recorded in

—TEXT mode (page 51)

—Clip Motion (page 47)

MVC-sssf.THM •Index image file recorded in

—TEXT mode (page 51)

—Clip Motion (page 47)

E-mail folder MVC-sssE.JPG •Small-size image file recorded in E-

MAIL mode (page 49)

Voice folder MVC-sssA.MPG •Audio file recorded in VOICE mode

(page 50)

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

For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is

“D.”)

When using “Memory Stick”s

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG •Still image file recorded normally

•Still image file recorded in

—E-MAIL mode (page 49)

—TIFF mode (page 52)

—VOICE mode (page 50)

CLP0ssss.GIF •Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL

mode (page 47)

CLP0ssss.THM •Index image file of Clip Motion file

recorded in NORMAL mode

MBL0ssss.GIF •Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE

mode (page 47)

MBL0ssss.THM •Index image file of Clip Motion file

recorded in MOBILE mode

TXT0ssss.GIF •Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

(page 51)

TXT0ssss.THM •Index image file of still image file

recorded in TEXT mode

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

B

BB

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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

Imcif100 DSC0ssss.JPG •Small-size image file recorded in E-

MAIL mode (page 49)

DSC0ssss.TIF •Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 52)

Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG •Moving image file recorded normally

Momlv100 DSC0ssss.MPG •Audio file recorded in VOICE mode

(page 50)

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 47) or TEXT mode (page 51).

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 52).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records audio using

the MPEG format for the moving images recording and the VOICE mode

(page 50).

Folder File Meaning

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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.

How to use the control button

The control button is used to select the buttons, images and menus displayed on the

LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are

frequentlyusedfor“Advanced operations”are described below.

PLAY STILL MOVIE

PLAY: To play back or edit

images

STILL: To record still images,

VOICE images and Clip

Motion images

MOVIE: To record moving

images

Select Set (enter)

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Note

You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 59).

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

Selecting items or images on the LCD screen

1Press

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.

2

Press the center

z

to enter

the item.

Repeat steps

1

and

2

to execute

each function.

The “Advanced operations”section of this manual refers to

selecting and entering items by the above procedure as

“Select [item name].”

SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

Press v to display the menu bar

on the LCD screen.

Press V to clear the menu bar

from the LCD screen. Menu bar

SELECT OK

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

MENU BAR OFF

LCD BRIGHT

BEEP

CLOCK SET

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE

SELECT CLOSE

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

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How to change the menu settings

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

itemsdisplayedontheLCDscreenwiththecontrolbutton.

To cancel the setup

Press Von the control button repeatedly until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar

display in step 1. To clear the menu bar, press Vagain.

1Press von the control button to display the menu bar.

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

MOVIE selector.

2Select the desired item with v/V/b/Bon 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.

3Select the desired setting with v/V/b/Bon the control button, then

press the center z.

1–3

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

Control button

EFFECT FILE SETUP

CAMERA

SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

2001 7 4 10:30PMMVC–001F

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

STILL/MOVIE PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode)

LCD BRIGHT

BEEP

CLOCK SET

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE

SELECT OK

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

NTSC

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Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the PLAY/

STILL/MOVIE selector or the MS/FD selector. The LCD screen shows only the

items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x.

(self-timer)

Records with the self-timer (page 22).

EFFECT

FILE

Menu settings

Item Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector

P. EFFECT SOLARIZE

B&W

SEPIA

NEG.ART

xOFF

Sets the image special effects (page 58). STILL

MOVIE

DATE/

TIME DAY &

TIME Sets whether to insert the date and time

into the image (page 58). STILL

DATE

xOFF

Item-1 Item-2 Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

DISK

TOOL

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to FD.)

FORMAT OK Formats a floppy disk (page 70).

Once you format a floppy disk,

all of the data, including

protected images are deleted. Be

sure to check for images before

you format a floppy disk.

PLAY

STILL

MOVIE

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a floppy

disk.

DISK

COPY OK Copies all data stored in a floppy

disk to another disk (page 68).

CANCEL Cancels the disk copy.

CANCEL Goes back to the [DISK TOOL]

item.

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Item Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

FORMAT

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to MS.)

OK 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.”

PLAY

STILL

MOVIE

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory

Stick.”

FILE

NUMBER

SERIES 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.”

STILL

MOVIE

xNORMAL Resets the file number that starts from

001 or 0001 each time the floppy disk or

“Memory Stick”is changed.

CLIP

MOTION

Sets the image size and number of

frames for creating GIF format

animation (page 47).

STILL

160×120

(NORMAL)

Up to 10 frames can be recorded.

80×72

(MOBILE)

Up to 2 frames can be recorded.

CANCEL Cancels Clip Motion.

IMAGE

SIZE

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to FD.)

x1472×1104

1280×960

1280(3:2)

1024×768

640×480

Selects the image size when recording

still images.

STILL

IMAGE

SIZE

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to MS.)

x

1472 (FINE)

1280 (FINE)

1280(3:2) F

1024 (FINE)

640 (FINE)

Selects the image size when recording

still images.

STILL

IMAGE

SIZE

320×240

x160×112

Selects the MPEG image size when

recordingmovingimages.

MOVIE

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CAMERA

REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in

addition to the JPEG file when the MS/

FD selector is set to MS.

STILL

TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white.

VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image)

in addition to the JPEG file.

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

file in addition to the selected image

size.

xNORMAL Records an image using the normal

recording mode.

REC TIME

SET 15 sec Selects the recording time for moving

images. MOVIE

10 sec

x5sec

SLIDE

SHOW

(Only in

PLAY

(single)

mode)

INTERVAL

Sets the slide show interval.

x3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min PLAY

REPEAT A slide show can be repeated. (When

using the floppy disk, a slide show is up

to approx. 20 minutes)

xON/OFF

START Starts the slide show.

CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings or

execution.

PRINT

MARK ON Marks the still images to be printed

(page 69). PLAY

xOFF Unmarks the print mark of the still

images.

PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental

erasure (page 63). PLAY

xOFF Releases protection of images.

Item Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

DIGITAL

ZOOM

xON Uses digital zoom. STILL

OFF Does not use digital zoom.

SHARPNESS

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

The indicator appears (except when

the setting is 0).

STILL

Item Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

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TOOL

WHITE

BALANCE

IN DOOR

OUT DOOR

HOLD

xAUTO

Sets the white balance (page 57). STILL

MOVIE

FLASH

LEVEL HIGH Makes the flash level higher than

normal. STILL

xNORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.

EXPOSURE +2.0EV to

–2.0EV Adjusts the exposure before recording. STILL

MOVIE

Item Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

COPY

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to FD.)

FD t FD Copies the image to a floppy disk. PLAY

FD t MS Copies the image to a “Memory Stick.”

CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page 66).

COPY

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to MS.)

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 66).

RESIZE

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to FD.)

1472 1104

1280 960

1024 768

640 480

CANCEL

Changes the recorded image size in

PLAY (single) mode (page 65). PLAY

RESIZE

(When the

MS/FD

selector is

set to MS.)

1472 (FINE)

1280 (FINE)

1024 (FINE)

640 (FINE)

CANCEL

Changes the recorded image size in

PLAY (single) mode (page 65). PLAY

Item Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

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SETUP

INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

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

DELETE (Only in PLAY (single) mode)

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

Returns to PLAY (single) mode.

Item Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE

selector

DEMO xSTBY/ON

OFF Displayed only when you use the AC

power adaptor in STILL or MOVIE

mode. When [ON] is selected, a

demonstration will start if you do not

operate your camera for about 10

minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn

off your camera.

STILL

MOVIE

VIDEO

OUT NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC

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

STILL

MOVIE

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL

mode (e.g., Europe).

/

LANGUAGE

xENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. PLAY

STILL

MOVIE

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

CLOCK

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

STILL

MOVIE

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The

shutter sound is heard when you press

the shutter button.)

PLAY

STILL

MOVIE

xON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when

you press the control button/shutter

button).

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

LCD

BRIGHT Adjusts the LCD screen brightness

using +/- on the LCD screen. PLAY

STILL

MOVIE

Setting Description

PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector

OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY

CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

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Setting the image size

(IMAGE SIZE)

The number of images or the time

that you can record on a floppy

disk or “Memory Stick”(8 MB)

∗When REC MODE is set to NORMAL.

∗∗The maximum recording time in

continuous recording

Notes

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

floppy disk, even if the remaining disk

capacity is sufficient, “DISK FULL”

appears on the LCD screen and you cannot

record any more images.

•If you try to record 3001 images or more

on a “Memory Stick,”even if the

remaining memory capacity of the

“Memory Stick”is sufficient, “NO

MEMORY SPACE”appears on the LCD

screen and you cannot record any more

images.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Select [FILE] and then

[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.

3Select the desired image size.

Still image size:

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to FD

1472 1104, 1280 960,

1280 (3:2)*, 1024 768, 640 480

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to MS

1472 (FINE), 1280 (FINE),

1280 (3:2)F*, 1024 (FINE),

640 (FINE)

(FINE): The quality of the image

recorded in a “Memory Stick”is

higher than the image recorded in a

floppy disk even if the image size is

same. Also, the file size recorded in a

“Memory Stick”is larger than the file

recorded in a floppy disk.

∗The image is recorded in the ratio of

three to two to fit the printing paper

size. Using this image size, the

margin of an image is not printed out.

However, the slight amount of the

upper and lower of the image being

displayed on the LCD screen is not

recorded.

Moving image sizes:

320 240, 160 112

12, 3

Image size

Number of images or time*

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

1472 1104 Approx. 5 Approx.

10

1280 960 Approx. 6 Approx.

12

1280 (3:2) Approx. 6 Approx.

12

1024 768 Approx.

10 Approx.

20

640 480 Approx.

30 Approx.

48

320 240 Approx.

15 sec Approx.

80 sec

(15 sec)**

160 112 Approx.

60 sec Approx.

320 sec

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Creating Clip Motion

Files

Clip Motion is an animation function

that plays back still images in

succession. Clip Motion images are

playedbackonthiscameraat

approximately 0.5 s intervals. The

images are stored in GIF format, which

is convenient for creating home pages

or attaching images to an e-mail.

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 large-

format print and one that is saved using a

smallernumberofpixelsissuitablefor

attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an

image is recorded in the ratio of four to

three to fit the monitor ratio. This camera

canalsorecordtheimageintheratioof

three to two to accommodate the most

common printing paper size. This is the

sameratioastheoneusedinphoto-

developing shops.

1280×960 1280 (3:2)

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE] and then [CLIP

MOTION] from the menu.

3Select the desired mode.

160×120 (NORMAL)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can

be recorded.

This is suitable for use on home

pages, etc.

80×72 (MOBILE)

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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To stop Clip Motion creation

Select [RETURN] after step 3.

Note that if you record even one frame,

youcannotstopClipMotioncreation.

The number of Clip Motion frames

that you can record on a floppy

disk or “Memory Stick”(8 MB)

∗When recording 10 frames per Clip

Motion file

∗∗When recording 2 frames per Clip

Motion file

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.

•ThefilesizeisreducedinMOBILEmode,

so the picture quality deteriorates.

•GIF files not created on this camera may

not be displayed correctly.

4Record the image for the first

frame.

5Record 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.

Image size Number of images

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

160×120

(NORMAL)

Approx.

7*

Approx.

40*

80×72

(MOBILE)

Approx.

54**

Approx.

400**

160 6

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Recording still

images for e-mail (E-

MAIL)

TheE-MAILmoderecordsasmall-

size (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.

The number of images that you

canrecordonafloppydiskor

“Memory Stick”(8 MB) in E-MAIL

mode

To return to normal

recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

andthen[E-MAIL]fromthe

menu.

3Record the image.

Image size Number of images

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

1472×1104 Approx. 4 Approx.

10

1280×960 Approx. 5 Approx.

12

1280 (3:2) Approx. 5 Approx.

12

1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.

20

640×480 Approx.

22

Approx.

44

1

2

3

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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.

The number of images that you can

record on a floppy disk or

“Memory Stick”(8 MB) in VOICE

mode

∗When recording 5-second audio.

To return to normal

recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

andthen[VOICE]fromthe

menu.

3Record the image.

If you press and release the

shutter button, sound is

recorded for five seconds.

Ifyouholddowntheshutter

button, sound is recorded until

you release the shutter button for

up to 40 seconds.

1

2

3

Image size Number of images*

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

1472×1104 Approx. 3 Approx. 9

1280×960 Approx. 4 Approx.

11

1280 (3:2) Approx. 4 Approx.

11

1024×768 Approx. 6 Approx.

17

640×480 Approx.

12

Approx.

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Recording text

documents (TEXT)

Text is recorded in GIF format to

provide a clear image.

The number of images that you

canrecordonafloppydiskor

“Memory Stick”(8 MB) in TEXT

mode

∗The maximum number of recordable

images depends on the document

condition, such as the amount of text

portions.

To return to normal

recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you

may be unable to record a clear image.

•Writing and reading data take more time

than normal recording.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

andthen[TEXT]fromthe

menu.

3Record the image.

Image size Number of images*

Floppy disk

“Memory Stick”

1472×1104 Minimum

5

Minimum

29

1280×960 Minimum

7

Minimum

40

1280 (3:2) Minimum

8

Minimum

44

1024×768 Minimum

11

Minimum

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640×480

Minimum

28

Minimum

160

1

2

3

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Recording still

images as

uncompressed files

(TIFF)

This mode simultaneously records still

images in both TIFF format

(uncompressed) and JPEG format

(compressed) when using a “Memory

Stick.”

The number of images that you

can record on a “Memory Stick”

(8 MB) in TIFF mode

To return to normal

recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•JPEG images are recorded in the image

size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu

(page 46). TIFF images are recorded in

[1280×960] size other than when [1280

(3:2)F] is selected.

•Writing data takes more time than in

normal recording.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

2Set the MS/FD selector to MS.

3Select [FILE], [REC MODE],

and then [TIFF] from the

menu.

4Record the image.

Image size Number of images

1280×960 1

1280 (3:2) 1

1

3

4

2

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Recording images in

macro

To return to normal

recording mode

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the

and 9indicators disappear.

Notes

•You cannot record images in macro with

the following PROGRAM AE modes:

—Landscape mode

—Panfocus mode

•You cannot record images in macro if the

indicator appears.

Setting the distance

to the subject

Normally the focus is automatically

adjusted. This function is useful when

the auto focus does not work well such

as in dark places.

To reactivate auto focusing

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the

and 9indicators disappear.

Notes

•Focal point information may not

completely show the correct distance. Use

the information as a guide.

•Focal point information does not show the

correct distance when attaching the

conversion lens.

•If you shoot a subject within 0.9 m

(35 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set

to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In

such cases, the focal point information

flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side

until the indicator stops flashing.

•You cannot use this function if you have

selected the Panfocus mode in the

PROGRAM AE function.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Press FOCUS repeatedly

until the (macro) indicator

appears on the LCD screen.

With the zoom lever set to the W

side, you can shoot a subject that is

about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away

from the lens surface in macro

mode.

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2

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Press FOCUS repeatedly

untilasharpfocusis

achieved.

The 9(manual focus) indicator

appears on the LCD screen. You

can select from six focus settings:

(macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m,

7.0 m, and ∞(infinity)

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Using the PROGRAM

AE function

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until

the indicator on the LCD screen goes

out.

Notes

•You can focus only on distant subjects in

Landscape mode.

•In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set

to the W side and focus is fixed.

•When you record in Twilight plus mode,

we recommend that you use a tripod to

prevent shaking.

•Set the forced flash when you use the

flash in the following modes:

–Twilight mode

–Twilight plus mode

–Landscape mode

•You cannot use the PROGRAM AE

function when [REC MODE] is set to

[TEXT].

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Press PROGRAM AE

repeatedly to select the

desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Twilight mode

Suppresses the blurring of colors

of a bright subject in a dark place

so that you can record the subject

without losing the dark atmosphere

of the surroundings.

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the

twilight mode function.

Landscape mode

Focuses only on a distant subject to

record landscapes, etc.

Panfocus mode

Changes the focus quickly and

simply from a close subject to a

distant subject.

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2

Spot light-metering mode

Select this mode when there is

backlight or when there is strong

contrast between the subject and

the background, etc. Position the

point you want to record at the spot

light-metering cross hair.

LCD screen

Spot light-metering

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Tips

Under normal recording conditions, the

camera automatically makes various

adjustments, such as those for the focus,

iris, exposure, and white balance, as it

shoots. However, you may not be able to

carry out your desired shooting

depending on shooting conditions. The

program AE function provides you with

near-optimum adjustments to suit your

shooting situation.

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Adjusting the

exposure

(EXPOSURE)

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright or dark

situations, or the flash is used, the exposure

adjustment may not be effective.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Select [CAMERA] and then

[EXPOSURE] from the menu.

3Select the desired exposure

value.

Adjust the exposure value while

checking the brightness of the

background. You can select values

ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV

in steps of 1/3 EV.

1

2, 3

Tips

Normally, the camera automatically

adjusts the exposure. If the color of the

image is too dark or bright as illustrated

below, we recommend that you adjust the

exposure manually. When the color of the

image is too dark, set it toward +, and

when it is too bright, set it toward –.

Set the exposure

toward +

Set the exposure

toward –

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Adjusting the white

balance (WHITE

BALANCE)

Normally the white balance is

automatically adjusted.

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

Note

Select [AUTO] when shooting with

fluorescent lighting.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Select [CAMERA] and then

[WHITE BALANCE] from the

menu.

3Select the desired white

balance setting.

IN DOOR (n)

•Places where the lighting

condition changes quickly

•Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

•Undersodiumormercurylamps

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sunrise/sunset, night

scene, neon signs, or fireworks

HOLD (HOLD)

Retains the adjusted white balance

value

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance

automatically

1

2, 3

Tips

The image is susceptible to lighting

conditions. The image looks white under

sunlight in the summer, and looks red

under mercury lamps. Human eyes can

resolve these problems. However, the

camera cannot resolve the problem by

making adjustments. Normally, the

camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the

image appears in strange colors, we

recommend that you change the white

balance mode.

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Recording the date

and time on the still

image (DATE/TIME)

Notes

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

date is imposed in the order set by the

CLOCK SET item (page 14).

•The date and time are not imposed onto

Clip Motion images.

Enjoying picture

effects (PICTURE

EFFECT)

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] in step 3.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL.

2Select [EFFECT] and then

[DATE/TIME] from the menu.

3Select the date and time.

DAY & TIME

Imposes the date, hour, and

minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and time.

4Record the image.

The date and time do not appear on

the LCD screen during shooting.

These appear during playback

only.

1

2, 3

4

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Select [EFFECT] and then

[P. EFFECT] from the menu.

3Select the desired mode.

SOLARIZE

The light contrast is clearer and the

picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black

and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like an

old photograph.

NEG.ART

The color and brightness of the

picture are reversed as in a

negative.

OFF

Does not use the picture effect

function.

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Various playback

Playing back six

images at once

(INDEX)

To display the next

(previous) index screen

Select v/Vat the lower-left on the

LCD screen.

To return to normal playback

(single image)

•Select the desired image with the

control button.

•Select (Return).

Note

When viewing an image recorded in Clip

Motion or TEXT mode on the INDEX

screen, the image may appear different from

the actual image.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY.

2Select [INDEX] on the LCD

screen.

Six images are displayed at once

(index screen).

Only the first frame of Clip Motion

filesisdisplayed.

The following marks are displayed

on each image according to the

image type and settings.

:Movingimagefile

:VOICEmodefile

:E-mailfile

:Printmark

-:Protectmark

TEXT: TEXT file

TIFF: TIFF file

CLIP: Clip Motion file

(No mark): Normal recording (no

settings)

1

2

2001 7 4 12:30PMMVC-001F

SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY

DELETE

FILE SETUPTOOL

This shows the position of the

currently displayed images relative

to all the recorded images.

Displays the previous index

screen.

Displays the next index screen

.

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Enlarging a part of the

still image (Zoom and

trimming)

To return to the normal size

Zoom out with the zoom lever until the

zoom scaling indicator ( ×1.1)

disappears from the screen, or simply

press the center z.

To record an enlarged image

(trimming)

1Enlarge the image.

2Press the shutter button. The image

is recorded at 640×480 size and the

image on the LCD screen returns to the

normal size after recording.

Notes

•You cannot trim moving images, still

images recorded in Clip Motion, TEXT

mode, or uncompressed images.

•Zoomscalingisupto5×regardless of the

original image size.

•The quality of enlarged images may be

deteriorated.

•The original data is left even if you enlarge

the image.

•The enlarged image is recorded as the

newest file.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY.

2Displaytheimagetobe

enlarged.

3Zoom in/out the image with

the zoom lever.

The zoom scaling indicator

appears on the LCD screen.

4Press the control button

repeatedly to select the

desired portion of the image.

v: The image moves downward

V

: The image moves upward

b: The image moves rightward

B: The image moves leftward

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Playing back the still

images in order

(SLIDE SHOW)

This function is useful for checking the

recorded images or for presentations,

etc.

To cancel the slide show

Select [CANCEL] in step 2or 3.

To skip to the next/previous

image during the slide show

Select \b/B\ at the lower-left on the

LCD screen.

Note

The interval setting time may vary

depending on the image size.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY.

2Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE

SHOW] from the menu.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

You can select from 1 min (one

minute),30sec(30seconds),

10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec

(5 seconds), or 3 sec (3 seconds).

REPEAT

ON: Plays back images in a

continuous loop (When using the

floppy disk, the slide show stops

approximately 20 minutes*) until

[RETURN] is selected.

OFF: After all images have been

played back, the slide show ends.

∗The slide show does not end until all

the images are played back, even if it

takes more than 20 minutes.

3Select [START].

The slide show begins.

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Viewing images on a

TV screen

Before connecting your camera, be

sure to turn off the TV.

Note

You cannot use a TV that has an antenna

(aerial) connector only.

1Connect the A/V connecting

cable to the A/V OUT (MONO)

jack of your camera and to

the audio/video input jacks of

the TV.

If your TV has stereo type input

jacks, connect the audio plug of the

A/V connecting cable to the Lch

jack.

2Turn on the TV and start

playback on your camera.

The playback image appears on the

TV screen.

Set the TV/VIDEO

switch to

“VIDEO”.

A/V

connecting

cable

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Editing

Preventing accidental

erasure (PROTECT)

The -(protect) indicator appears on

protected images.

To release protection

Select [OFF] in step 2.

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 2, select

[OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in

step 2, select the images to be

unprotected with the control button,

then select [ENTER].

In single mode

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the image to be

protected.

2Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

and then [ON] from the menu.

The displayed image is protected

and the -indicator appears.

In INDEX mode

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the INDEX screen.

2Select [FILE], [PROTECT],

and then [ALL] or [SELECT]

from the menu.

1

2, 3

3When you select [ALL]

Select [ON].

All the images in the floppy disk or

“Memory Stick”are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to be

protected with the control button,

then select [ENTER]. The selected

images are protected.

ENTERPROTECT CANCEL

0001-0006/0040

SELECT OK

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Deleting images

(DELETE)

Protected images cannot be deleted.

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] in step 2or 3.

Note

If there are files on the “Memory Stick”

with names having the same last 4 digits as

thefilenameoftheimagetobedeleted,

these files are also deleted at the same time.

In single mode

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the image to be

deleted.

2Select [DELETE] and then

[OK] from the menu.

The image is deleted.

In INDEX mode

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the INDEX screen.

2Select [DELETE] and then

[ALL]or[SELECT]fromthe

menu.

1

2, 3

3When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER].

All the unprotected images are

deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

Select all the images to be deleted

with the control button, then select

[ENTER]. The (delete)

indicator appears on the selected

images and these images are

deleted.

0001-0006/0040

ENTERDELETE CANCEL

SELECT OK

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Changing the

recorded still image

size (RESIZE)

Use this function when you need a

small-size image to attach it to an E-

mail. The original image is retained

even after resizing. The resized image

is recorded as the newest file.

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

Notes

•You cannot change the size of images

recorded in TEXT mode, moving images,

uncompressed images, or Clip Motion

images.

•When you change from a small size to a

large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the image of which

youwanttochangethesize.

2Select [TOOL] and then

[RESIZE] from the menu.

3Select the desired size.

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to FD

1472×1104, 1280×960,

1024×768, 640×480.

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to MS

1472 (FINE), 1280 (FINE),

1024 (FINE), 640 (FINE).

The resized image is recorded,

then the display returns to the

image display before resizing.

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Copying images

(COPY)

Copies images to another floppy disk

or “Memory Stick.”

To continue copying the

image to other floppy disks

or “Memory Stick ”s

After “COMPLETE”appears in step 5,

select [CONTINUE] and repeat step 5

above.

In single mode

1Select the media using the

MS/FD selector.

2Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the image to be

copied.

3Select [TOOL], and then

[COPY] from the menu.

2

3, 4

5

1

4Select the media that the

image will be copied onto.

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to FD.

FD tFD: Copies to the floppy

disk

FD tMS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to MS.

MS tMS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

MS tFD: Copies to the floppy

disk

When you select [FD t MS] or

[MS t FD], the camera

automatically starts copying if the

floppy disk and “Memory Stick”

are inserted.

5Insert or change the floppy

disk or “Memory Stick”

following the messages on

the LCD screen.

“RECORDING”appears. When

copying is completed,

“COMPLETE”appears.

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To continue copying the

image to other floppy disks

or “Memory Stick ”s

After “COMPLETE”appears in step 6,

select [CONTINUE] and repeat step 6.

When selecting [MS t FD], if the

amount of total images that will be

copied is too large to copy to one

floppy disk, the images will be copied

using multiple floppy disks.

To cancel copying partway

Select [CANCEL].

In INDEX mode

1Select the media using the

MS/FD selector.

2Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the INDEX screen.

3Select [TOOL], and then

[COPY] from the menu.

4Select the media that the

image will be copied onto.

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to FD.

FD tFD: Copies to the floppy

disk

FD tMS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

•When the MS/FD selector is set

to MS.

MS tMS: Copies to the

“Memory Stick”

MS tFD: Copies to the floppy

disk

2

3, 4, 5

1

6

5When you select [ALL]*

Select [OK].

∗[ALL] can be selected only when

selecting [FD t FD] or [FD t

MS].

When you select [SELECT]**

Select all the images to be copied

with the control button. The

mark appears on the selected

images and then select [ENTER].

∗∗When selecting [MS t FD], the

necessary number of floppy disks

appears after selecting [ENTER].

Select [OK] again.

6Insert or change the floppy

disk or “Memory Stick”

following the messages on

the LCD screen.

“RECORDING”appears. When

copying is completed,

“COMPLETE”appears.

To end copying, select [EXIT].

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Notes

•You cannot copy uncompressed images.

•You cannot copy the image that is bigger

than 1.4 MB.

•You cannot copy the images that the total

amount of the images is bigger than

1.4 MB. If “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY”

appears or flashes on the INDEX

screen, cancel some images to copy and try

again.

•If you eject and insert the floppy disk or

“Memory Stick”without selecting [EXIT]

after “COMPLETE”appears, the image

will be copied.

•The number of floppy disks that is needed

for copying is as a guide, which is

displayed when selecting [MS t FD].

Copying all the

information on your

floppy disk (DISK

COPY)

You can copy to another disk not only

the images you have recorded with

your camera but also various files you

have created in other software with

your computer.

Notes

•Once you carry out DISK COPY, all

information saved on the recipient floppy

diskiserasedtobereplacedbynewly

written data including the protected image

data. Check the contents of the recipient

disk before copying the disk.

•Be sure to use the floppy disk that has been

formatted by this camera to carry out

DISK COPY (page 70).

1Set the MS/FD selector to FD,

then insert the floppy disk to

be copied.

2Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL],

[DISK COPY], and then [OK]

from the menu.

“DISK ACCESS”appears.

3When “CHANGE FLOPPY

DISK”is displayed, eject the

floppy disk.

“INSERT FLOPPY DISK”

appears.

2

3

1, 4

B

BB

BEditing

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To continue copying to other

floppy disks

After “COMPLETE”appears in step 4,

select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 3

and 4above.

To cancel copying partway

Select [CANCEL].

Note

If you eject and insert the floppy disk

without selecting [EXIT] after

“COMPLETE”appears, DISK COPY will

be carried out onto the floppy disk.

Selecting still images

to print (PRINT MARK)

You can mark a print mark on still

images recorded with your camera.

This mark is convenient when you

have images printed at a shop that

conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print

Order Format) standard.

To unmark the print mark

Select [OFF] in step 2.

4Insert another floppy disk.

“RECORDING”appears. When

copying is completed,

“COMPLETE”appears.

To end copying, select [EXIT].

In single mode

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY and display

theimageyouwanttoprint.

2Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

and then [ON] from the menu.

The (print) mark is marked on

the displayed image.

In INDEX mode

1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE

selector to PLAY, then

display the INDEX screen.

2Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

and then [SELECT] from the

menu.

3Selecttheimagestobe

marked with the control

button.

1

2, 3, 4

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To unmark selected print

marks

Select the images to be unmarked in

step 3with the control button, then

select [ENTER].

To unmark all the print

marks

Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],

[ALL],andthen[OFF]fromthemenu.

The marks on all images are

removed.

To print out using the FVP-1

Mavica Printer

Set PRESET SELECT SW to PC on

the printer.

Notes

•You cannot mark moving images, Clip

Motion images or images recorded in

TEXT mode.

•If you mark an image recorded in TIFF

mode with a print mark, only the

uncompressed image is printed, and the

JPEG image recorded at the same time is

not printed.

Format

When you format a floppy disk or

“Memory Stick,”all data stored on the

floppy disk or “Memory Stick”will be

deleted. Check the contents of the

floppy disk or “Memory Stick”before

formatting.

Note

Even if images are protected, these images

will be deleted.

To cancel formatting

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

4Select [ENTER].

The marks on the selected

images change from green to

white.

0001-0006/0100

ENTERPRINT MARK CANCEL

SELECT OK

1Selectthefloppydiskor

“Memory Stick”using the

MS/FD selector.

2Insert only the floppy disk or

“Memory Stick”you want to

format.

Be sure to insert only the media

youwanttoformat.

3Select [FILE] from the menu.

•When formatting a floppy disk

Select [DISK TOOL],

[FORMAT], and then [OK] from

the menu.

•When formatting a“Memory

Stick”

Select [FORMAT], and then

[OK] from the menu.

3

2

1

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B

BB

BAs an external drive

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Notes

•Format the floppy disk or “Memory

Stick”only using this camera. You

cannot format the floppy disk or

“Memory Stick”using a computer

via the USB cable.

•When you format, be sure to use a fully

charged battery pack or the AC power

adaptor as the power source.

B

As an external drive

Using the camera as

an external drive of a

computer

Once you connect the camera to a

computer using the USB cable, you

can use the camera as a floppy disk/

“Memory Stick”drive of a computer.

Install the USB driver to the computer

beforehand (page 29).

For Windows 98, Windows

98SE, Windows Me, and

Windows 2000 Professional

Users

Note

When using Windows Me or Windows 2000

Professional, see also page 32.

1Connect the camera to the

computer using the supplied

USB cable.

2Select the drive type using

the MS/FD selector on this

camera.

When used as the floppy disk

drive, set the MS/FD selector to

FD.

When used as the “Memory Stick”

drive, set the MS/FD selector to

MS.

3Connect the AC power

adaptor and turn on the

camera.

4Open “My Computer”on

Windows and check the icon

“Removable Disk,”then use

the camera as an external

drive.

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Additional information

Precautions

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with a

cleaning cloth (not supplied) or an

LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to

remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft

cloth slightly moistened with water,

then wipe the surface dry. Do not use

any type of solvent such as thinner,

alcohol or benzene as this may damage

the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the

seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera carefully.

Otherwise, the salty air may corrode

the metal fittings or dust may enter the

inside of your camera, causing a

malfunction.

To protect data recorded on floppy

disks, note the following:

•Avoid storing floppy disks near

magnets or magnetic fields such as

those of speakers and televisions.

Otherwise, permanent erasure of disk

data may result.

•Avoid storing floppy disks in areas

subject to direct sunlight or sources

of high temperature, such as a

heating device. Floppy disk warping

or damage may result, rendering the

disk useless.

•Avoid contact with the disk’ssurface

by opening the disk shutter plate. If

the disk’s surface becomes

blemished, data may be rendered

unreadable.

•Avoid getting liquids on the floppy

disk.

•Be sure to use a floppy disk case to

ensure protection of important data.

•Even when you use a 3.5 inch 2HD

floppy disk, image data may not be

recorded and/or displayed depending

on the using environment. In this

case, use a disk of other brand.

Your camera is designed for use

between the temperatures of 0°Cto

40°C(32°Fto104°F). Recording in

extremely cold or hot places that

exceed this range is not recommended.

If the camera is brought directly from a

cold to a warm location, or is placed in

a very damp room, moisture may

condense inside or outside the camera.

Should this occur, the camera will not

operate properly.

Moisture condensation occurs

easily when:

•The camera is brought from a cold

location such as a ski slope into a

warmly heated room.

•The camera is taken from an air-

conditioned room or car interior to

the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture

condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold

place to a warm place, seal the camera

in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to

conditions at the new location over a

period of time (about an hour).

On cleaning

On floppy disks

On operating temperature

On moisture condensation

Additional information

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If moisture condensation occurs

Immediately eject the floppy disk, then

turn off the camera and wait about an

hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Note that if you attempt to record with

moisture remaining inside the lens, you

will be unable to record clear images.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet

(mains) when you are not using the

unit for a long time. To disconnect

the power cord (mains lead), pull it

out by the plug. Never pull the power

cord (mains lead) itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a

damaged cord (mains lead) or if the

unit has been dropped or damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord (mains

lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object

on it. This will damage the cord

(mains lead) and may cause fire or

electrical shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming

into contact with the metal parts of

the connecting section. If this

happens, a short may occur and the

unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or

drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly

during charging, keep it away from

AM receivers and video equipment.

AM receivers and video equipment

disturb AM reception and video

operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use.

This is not a malfunction.

•Do not place the unit in locations that

are:

—Extremely hot or cold

—Dusty or dirty

—Very humid

—Vibrating

•Use only the specified charger with

the charging function.

•To prevent accident from a short

circuit, do not allow metal objects to

come into contact with the battery

terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from

fire.

•Never expose the battery pack to

temperatures above 60°C (140°F),

such as in a car parked in the sun or

under direct sunlight.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any

mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble nor modify the

battery pack.

•Attachthebatterypacktothecamera

securely.

•Charging while some capacity

remains does not affect the original

battery capacity.

Your camera is supplied with a built-in

rechargeable lithium battery installed

so as to retain the date and time, etc.,

regardless of the setting of the

POWER switch. The built-in

rechargeable lithium battery is always

charged as long as you are using your

camera. The battery, however, will get

discharged gradually if you do not use

your camera. It will be completely

discharged in about six months if you

do not use your camera at all. Even if

the built-in rechargeable lithium

battery is not charged, it will not affect

the camera operation. To retain the

date and time, etc., charge the battery if

the battery is discharged.

On AC power adaptor

On battery pack

On the built-in rechargeable

lithium battery

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Charging the built-in rechargeable

lithium battery:

•Connect your camera to house

current (mains) using the AC power

adaptor supplied with your camera,

and leave your camera with the

power turned off for more than 24

hours.

•Or install the fully charged battery

pack in your camera, and leave your

camera with the power turned off for

more than 24 hours.

If any problem occurs, unplug your

camera and contact your nearest Sony

dealer.

On “Memory Sticks”

“Memory Stick”is a new compact,

portable and versatile IC recording

medium with a data capacity that

exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick”

is specially designed for exchanging

and sharing digital data among

“Memory Stick”compatible products.

Because it is removable, “Memory

Stick”canalsobeusedforexternal

data storage.

There are two types of “Memory

Sticks”: general “Memory Sticks”and

“MagicGate Memory Sticks”that are

equipped with the MagicGate*

copyright protection technology.

Youcanusebothtypesof“Memory

Stick”with your camera. However,

because your camera does not support

the MagicGate standards, data

recorded with your camera is not

subject to MagicGate copyright

protection.

∗MagicGate is copyright protection

technology that uses encryption

technology.

Notes

•Do not remove the “Memory Stick”while

reading or writing data.

•Data may be damaged if:

—you remove the “Memory Stick”or turn

off your camera while reading or writing

data.

—you use the “Memory Stick”in a

location subject to the effects of static

electricity or noise.

•Do not attach any other material than the

supplied label on the labeling position.

•When you carry or store the “Memory

Stick,”put it in its supplied case.

•Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory

Stick”with your hand or a metal object.

•Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory

Stick.”

•Do not disassemble or modify the

“Memory Stick.”

•Do not allow the “Memory Stick”to get

wet.

“Memory Stick”,,“MagicGate

Memory Stick”and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“MagicGate”and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Using your camera

abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any

country or area with the supplied

battery charger within 100 V to 240

VAC,50/60Hz.Use a commercially

available AC plug adaptor [a],if

necessary, depending on the design of

the wall outlet (mains) [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

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Watching the playback picture on

TV

If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, you need a TV having

a video input jack and a video

connecting cable.

The color system of the TV must be

the same as that of your digital still

camera. Check the following list:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,

Central America, Chile, Columbia,

Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,

Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the

Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait,

Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,

Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France,

Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,

Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,

Ukraine, etc.

About “InfoLITHIUM ”

battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM”battery

pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM”batterypackisa

lithium-ion battery pack that has

functions for communicating

information related to operating

conditions between your camera and

the AC power adaptor.

The “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack

calculates the power consumption

according to the operating conditions

of your camera, and displays the

remaining battery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack

before you start using your camera.

•We recommend charging the battery

pack in an ambient temperature of

between 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F)

until the POWER ON/OFF (CHG)

lamp goes out, indicating that the

battery pack is fully charged. If you

charge the battery pack outside of

this temperature range, you may not

be able to efficiently charge the

battery pack.

•After charging is completed, either

disconnect the AC power adaptor

from the DC IN jack on your camera

or remove the battery pack.

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Effective use of the battery pack

•Battery performance decreases in

low-temperature surroundings. So,

the time that the battery pack can be

used is shorter in cold places. We

recommend the following to use the

battery pack longer:

—Putthebatterypackinapocket

closetoyourbodytowarmitup,

and insert it in your camera

immediately before you start

taking shots.

—Usethelargecapacitybattery

pack (NP-F550, optional).

•Frequently using the LCD panel or

frequently operating the zoom wears

out the battery pack faster. We

recommend using the large capacity

battery pack (NP-F550, optional).

•BecertaintoturnthePOWERswitch

to off when not taking shots or

playingbackonyourcamera.

•We recommend have spare batteries

handy for two or three times the

expected shooting time, and make a

trial shots before taking the actual

shots.

•Do not expose the battery pack to

water. The battery pack is not water-

resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•If the power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator indicates

that the battery pack has enough

power to operate, charge the battery

pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is

correct. Note, however, that the

correct battery indication sometimes

will not be restored if it is used in

high temperatures for a long time or

left in a fully charged state, or the

battery pack is frequently used.

Regard the remaining battery time

indication as the approximate

shooting time.

•The Emark indicating there is little

remaining battery time sometimes

flashes depending on the operating

conditions or ambient temperature

and environment even if the

remaining battery time is 5 to 10

minutes.

How to store the battery pack

•Even if the battery pack is not used

for a long time, store it in a dry, cool

place after fully charging it once per

year and then using the battery pack

up on your camera. This is to

maintain the battery pack’s functions.

•Tousethebatterypackuponyour

camera, leave the POWER switch to

on in PLAY mode until the power

goes off without a floppy disk or a

“Memory Stick”inserted.

Battery life

•The battery life is limited. Battery

capacity decreases little by little as

you use it more and more, and as

time passes. When the battery

operating time is shortened

considerably, a probable cause is that

the battery pack has reached the end

of its life. Please buy a new battery

pack.

•The battery life varies according to

how it is stored and operating

conditions and environment for each

battery pack.

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should

your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss

ssss

ss:ss

ssss

ss)

appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working

(page 85).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your camera does not

work.

•You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack.

tUse an “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack (page 9).

•The floppy disk is not inserted properly.

tEject the disk, and insert it again (page 16).

•The battery level is too low. (The indicator

appears.)

tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10).

•The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.

tConnect it securely to the DC IN jack and a wall

outlet (mains) (page 10, 13).

•The malfunction occurs inside the camera.

tTurn off the power, and turn on after one

minute, then check that the camera works

properly.

Your camera cannot

record images.

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

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

•No floppy disk is inserted into your camera.

tInsert a floppy disk (page 16).

•The tab on the disk is set to the unrecordable

position.

tSet it to the recording position (page 16).

•No “Memory Stick”is inserted into your camera.

tInsert a “Memory Stick”(page 17).

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”is

set to LOCK.

tSet it to the recording position.

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

you shoot a subject that is about 3 to 25 cm

(1 3/16 to 9 7/8 inches) away from the lens.

tSet the macro recording mode (page 53).

tMove the zoom lever to the W side.

The resizing function does

not work.

•You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip

Motion images, and uncompressed images.

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You cannot display a print

mark.

•You cannot display print marks on moving images,

text images and Clip Motion images.

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

equipment that uses strong magnets.

tMove your camera away from the TV, etc.

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

behind the subject.

tAdjust the exposure (page 56).

•The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.

tAdjust the brightness of the LCD screen

(page 20).

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

tSet the flash to (no indication), , or

(page 22).

•ThecameraisinoneofthefollowingPROGRAM

AE modes: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape.

tCancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the

flash to (page 22, 54).

•The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to

MOVIE.

tSet it to STILL.

The date and time are

recorded incorrectly.

•The date and time are not set correctly.

tSet the correct date and time (page 14).

Vertical streaks appear

when you are shooting a

very bright subject.

•This is called the smear phenomenon.

tThis is not a malfunction.

The zoom does not work. •PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

tCancel the Panfocus mode (page 54).

Digital zoom does not

function.

•You cannot use digital zoom when recording

moving pictures.

•Digital zoom is set to [OFF].

tSet digital zoom to [ON] at the menu.

The image is in

monochrome.

•You shot the image in TEXT mode.

tCancel the TEXT mode (page 51).

•The picture effect is set to B&W.

tCancel the B&W mode (page 58).

The image cannot be

played back on a

computer.

tConsult the computer or software manufacturer.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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Additional information

The image and sound

break off when you play

back an image on a

computer.

•You are playing back the file from the floppy disk

or “Memory Stick.”

tCopy the file to the hard disk of the computer

andthenplaybackthefilefromtheharddisk

(page 32).

Your camera cannot delete

an image.

•The image is protected.

tCancel the protection (page 63).

The power turns off

suddenly.

•With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to

STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera

for about three minutes while the power is on, the

camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing

down the battery pack.

tTurn on the camera.

•The battery pack is discharged.

tReplace it with a fully charged battery pack.

The image does not

appear on the TV screen.

•The VIDEO OUT setting of your camera is

incorrect.

tChange the setting (page 45).

The slide show function

stops automatically.

•The slide show function stops after about

20 minutes when using a floppy disk.

tTo continue the slide show, select [START]

again (page 61).

You cannot use the

PROGRAM AE function.

•The camera is set to TEXT mode.

tCancel the TEXT mode (page 51).

The macro function does

not work.

•PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.

tCancel the Panfocus mode (page 54).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows

98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional

Your computer does not

recognize your camera.

•The battery level is low.

tUse the AC power adaptor (page 13).

•The camera is turned off.

tTurn on the camera.

•The USB cable is not connected firmly.

tDisconnect the USB cable, and connect it again

firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE”is

displayed on the LCD screen (page 29).

•The USB connectors on your computer are

connected to other equipment besides the keyboard,

the mouse, and your camera.

tDisconnect the USB cables except for the ones

connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your

camera.

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

proper position for the media being used.

tSet the MS/FD selector to the proper position.

•The USB driver is not installed.

tInstall the USB driver (page 29).

•For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows

Me and Windows 2000 Professional users

Since the camera is connected to a computer with

the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the

drive is not recognized properly by the computer.

tDelete the drive which is not recognized

properly, then install the USB driver. For details,

see the procedure below.

1Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2Connect the USB jack on the camera and the computer with the

supplied USB cable.

3Insert a media and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate

position according to the media inserted.

4Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall

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

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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Additional information

5Open “Device Manager”on Windows.

6After the message appears to verify that you delete the device

manager, click the [OK] button.

7Turn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the

computer.

8Install the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the computer

following the procedure on page 29. Perform all steps without

skipping.

Battery packs

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The battery pack cannot

be charged.

•The power of the camera is turned on.

tTurn off the power of the camera (page 10).

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

extremely cold temperatures.

•The battery pack is not charged enough.

tCharge the battery pack fully.

•The battery pack is dead.

tReplace the battery pack with a new one.

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

For Windows 2000 Professional users:

*Log in with the permission of administrater.

1Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System].

2System properties is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at the

top.

3Click [ SonyDSC] in [ Other devices], then click the [Delete (E)]

button loccated at the lower-right corner.

1Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System].

2System properties is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at the top,

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

3Click [View] in [Device Manager], then click [Devices by type (E)].

4Right-click [ SonyDSC] in [ Other devices], then click [Delete (E)].

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The indication of the

battery remaining time is

not proper, or the power is

immediately turned off

even if the battery

remaining indicator

indicates that the battery

level is sufficient.

•You are using the camera for many hours under

extremely hot or cold temperatures.

•The battery pack is dead.

tReplace the battery pack with a new one

(page 9).

•The battery level is too low.

tInstall the fully charged battery pack (page 9,

10).

•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery

time.

tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10).

The POWER ON/OFF

(CHG) lamp flashes when

charging a battery pack.

•A malfunction has occurred in the battery pack.

tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

The POWER ON/OFF

(CHG) lamp does not light

up when charging a

battery pack.

•The AC power adaptor is not connected.

tConnect the power cord firmly to a wall outlet

(page 10).

•The battery pack is not installed properly.

tInstall it properly (page 9).

•Charging of the battery pack is complete.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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Additional information

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions

in the following list.

Message Meaning

DRIVEERROR Thereistroublewiththediskdrive.

SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again.

NO DISK No disk is inserted.

NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick”is inserted.

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

formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors).

•Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”

•The Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory

Stick is inserted.

MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted “Memory Stick”cannot be

used with your camera, or the “Memory

Stick”is damaged or not inserted

correctly.

DISKPROTECT Thetabonthediskissettothe

unrecordable position.

MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect switch on the

“Memory Stick”is set to the LOCK

position.

DISK FULL The disk is full.

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

not sufficient to record images.

NO FILE No image is recorded on the disk.

FILE ERROR Trouble has occurred during playback.

FILE PROTECT The image is protected.

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

trouble with the disk.

DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already

exists.

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The remaining capacity of the floppy

disk or “Memory Stick”is not enough to

copy the image.

IMAGE SIZE OVER You tried to play back images with an

image size larger than the maximum

playback size of this camera.

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INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was

created on equipment other than your

camera.

for “InfoLITHIUM”battery only

The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM”type.

-

The image is protected.

The battery level is too low. When the

remaining time is about 5 to 10 minutes,

Emay flash depending on the battery

pack used, operating conditions, or the

environment.

Message Meaning

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Additional information

Self-diagnosis display

Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This

function displays the camera condition on the

LCD screen with a combination of a letter and

four digits of numbers. If this appears, check the

following code chart. The code informs you of the

camera’s current condition. The last two digits

(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the

state of the camera.

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a

few times when C:ss:ss is indicated, contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Code Cause and/or Corrective Action

C:32:ss •There is trouble with the disk drive.

tTurn the power off and on again.

C:13:ss •An unformatted floppy disk or

“Memory Stick”is inserted.

tFormat the floppy disk or “Memory

Stick.”(page 70)

•A floppy disk or “Memory Stick”not

compatible with this camera is inserted.

tChange the floppy disk or “Memory

Stick.”(pages 16, 17)

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

•A camera malfunction that you cannot

repair has occurred.

tContact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility and

inform them of the 5-digit

indication. (example: E:61:10)

Self-diagnosis display

•C: ss:ss

You can repair the camera

yourself.

•E: ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Additional information

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LCD screen indicators

AAE lock indicator/Focus lock

indicator

BSharpness indicator

CFocus mode indicator/Macro

indicator

DBattery remaining indicator

EFlash level indicator/Flash

mode indicator

FPROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom

indicator

GWhite balance indicator

HDATE indicator

IPicture effect indicator

JEV level indicator

KMenu bar and guide menu

They appear by pressing v on the

control button and disappear by

pressing V

.

LRecording mode/Clip Motion

indicator

MImage size indicator

NNumber of recorded images

ORemaining disk capacity/

Remaining memory capacity

indicator

: Floppy disk

:“Memory Stick”

PRecording time indicator

QSelf-diagnosis function

indicator/Recording time

indicator

RSelf-timer indicator

SSpot light-metering indicator

The indicators during recording

+1.0EV

REC 0:03

10

1280

15s

EFFECT FILE SETUP

CAMERA

SELECT MENU BAR OFF

OK

120min

SOLARIZE

DATE

3:2

6

5

4

2

1

3

7

8

9

0

qa

qg

qf

qd

qs

qh

qj

qk

ql

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AProtect indicator/Zoom scaling

indicator

BPrint mark indicator

CRecording mode/Clip Motion

indicator

DImage size indicator

EFile name*

F

Remaining disk capacity/Remaining

memory capacity indicator

: Floppy disk

:“Memory Stick”

GNumber of stored images on a

floppy disk or “Memory Stick”

HImage number

IRecording date of the playback

image*

∗When the menu bar is displayed, this

indicator disappears from the screen.

AMoving image file indicator

BImage size indicator

CPlayback button/pause button

Bis displayed during stop, and X

during playback.

DImage searching buttons

EMenu bar and guide menu

F

Remaining disk capacity/Remaining

memory capacity indicator

: Floppy disk

:“Memory Stick”

GCounter

HImage number/number of

storedimagesonafloppydisk

or “Memory Stick”

IPlayback image

JPlayback bar

The indicators during still image playback

MVC-011F

120min 1280

12:00AM2001 7 4

11/12

6

5

4

2

1

37

8

9

The indicators during moving image playback

0:10

160

120min 6/8

SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

6

7

8

9

0

5

4

2

1

3

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Sony EMCS Co. Kohda TEC

MVC-FD87/FD92

9-929-871-42 2001F0500-1

© 2001. 6

Published by PV Customer Center

Revision History

Reverse

Ver.

1.0

1.1

Date

2001.02

2001.06

History

Official Release

Correction

Contents

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S.M. Rev.

issued

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