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Sony MVC-FD87 Operating Instructions

1. This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images The following marks are displayed on each image according to the image type and settings Fa E mail file DY Print mark O Protect mark TEXT TEXT file No mark Normal recording no settings To display the next previous index screen Select A V at the lower left on the LCD screen Displays the previous index screen Displays the next index screen To return to normal playback single image e Select the desired image with the control button e Select Return Note Images shot in TEXT mode cannot be displayed on the INDEX screen yoeqheld snowen lt a E 41 Enlarging a part of the image Zoom and trimming N 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY 2 Display the image to be enlarged 3 Zoom in out the image with the zoom lever The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen 4 Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image A The image moves downward V The image moves upward lt The image moves rightward gt The image moves leftward To return to the normal size Zoom out with the zoom lever until the zoom scaling indicator Q x1 1 disappears from the screen or simply press the center To record an enlarged image trimming Enlarge the image Press the shutter button The image is recorded at 640x480 size a
2. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down The beeps sound and the image is frozen however the image has not been recorded yet While the AE lock indicator is flashing the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments the AE lock indicator stops flashing then lights up and the camera is ready for recording If you release the shutter button the recording will be canceled AE lock indicator green flashes lights up 16 Press the shutter button fully down The shutter beeps sound RECORDING appears on the LCD screen and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk When RECORDING disappears from the LCD screen you can start the next recording RECORDING Bulpiocay q i For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk See page 33 Notes e When using a Memory Stick writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk e 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 e While the image is being recorded on a floppy disk the access lamp lights When this lamp is lit do not shake or strike the camera Also do not turn the power off or not remove the battery pack floppy disk Otherwise an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy
3. Trouble has occurred on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick 61 uonewuoju jeuonippy M 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 ODO will differ depending on the state of the camera Self diagnosis display ec O00 00 You can repair the camera yourself E 00 00 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Code Cause and or Corrective Action c 32 00 e There is trouble with the disk drive Turn the power off and on again c 13 00 e An unformatted floppy disk is inserted Format the floppy disk page 50 e A disk not compatible with this camera is inserted Change the disk page 15 e The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low Replace the battery with a new one E 61 00 e A camera malfunction that you cannot E 91 00 repair has occurred Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5 digit indication example E 61 10 If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times when C 00 00 is indicated contact your Sony dealer
4. 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 possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium etc 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 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 e Be careful when p
5. for Memory Stick not supplied e You cannot select ALL when copying images in the Memory Stick e You cannot copy images from a floppy disk to a Memory Stick e When copying from a Memory Stick to a floppy disk the file information Exif tag is not copied Bunipa lt al 47 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 e Once you carry out DISK COPY all information saved on the recipient floppy disk is erased to be replaced by newly written data including the protected image data Check the contents of the recipient disk before copying the disk e Be sure to use the floppy disk that has been formatted by this camera to carry out DISK COPY page 50 1 Insert the floppy disk to be copied 2 Select FILE DISK TOOL DISK COPY and then OK from the menu DISK ACCESS appears 3 When CHANGE FLOPPY DISK is displayed eject the floppy disk INSERT FLOPPY DISK appears 48 4 Insert another floppy disk RECORDING appears When copying is completed COMPLETE appears To end copying select EXIT To continue copying to other floppy disks After COMPLETE appears in step 4 select CONTINUE and repeat steps 3 and 4 above To cancel copying partway
6. 9 AaaaaRESea Attaching the shoulder strap 12 13 14 15 16 Hooks for strap LCD screen Floppy disk slot 15 Access lamp 16 17 DISK EJECT lever 15 POWER switch 13 Battery cover 9 Control button 13 26 DISPLAY button 19 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 54 for more information about InfoLITHIUM battery pack o OAA Fa Ct AX ZA Open the battery cover Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow E gt N Gi AN A Install the battery pack Insert the battery pack with the A mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated Close the battery cover To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover Slide the battery eject lever rightward and remove the battery pack Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it Battery eject lever What is InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment InfoLITHIUM L series battery packs have the poyieys Huyg i 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 AC L10A L10B L10C
7. 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 a 0001 0006 0040 v DELETE ENTER CANCEL To cancel deleting Select CANCEL in step 2 or 3 Bunips lt al 45 Changing the recorded 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 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the image of which you want to change the size 2 Select TOOL and then RESIZE from the menu 3 Select the desired size 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 The resized image is recorded then the display returns to the image display before resizing To cancel changing the size Select CANCEL in step 3 Notes e You cannot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode e When you change from a small size to a large size the picture quality deteriorates 46 Copying images COPY Copies images to another floppy disk In single mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the image to be copied 2 Select TOOL COPY and then OK from the menu DISK ACCESS appears 3 When CHANGE FLOPPY DISK
8. 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 Charging the built in rechargeable lithium battery e 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 e 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 can also be used for external 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 You can use both types of Memory Stick with your camera However because your camera does not suppo
9. no indication or 4 page 20 e The camera is in one of the following PROGRAM AE modes Twilight Twilight plus or Landscape Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to 4 page 20 36 e The date and time are not set correctly Set the correct date and time page 13 e This is called the smear phenomenon This is not a malfunction The read write time is slow when using a Memory Stick e When using the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk This is not a malfunction The zoom does not work e PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode Cancel the Panfocus mode page 36 Digital zoom does not function e Digital zoom is set to OFF Set digital zoom to ON at the menu The image is in monochrome e You shot the image in TEXT mode Cancel the TEXT mode page 34 The picture effect is set to B amp W Cancel the B amp W mode page 40 The image cannot be played back on a computer Consult the computer or software manufacturer Your camera cannot delete an image e The image is protected Cancel the protection page 44 57 uonewuoyju jeuonippy g Symptom Cause and or Solution The power turns off suddenly e With the PLAY STILL selector set to STILL if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the
10. operate properly Moisture condensation occurs easily when e The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room e 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 51 uoHJeWOJU jeuonippy 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 On AC power adaptor e 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 met
11. Minimum focal distance to the subject W side About 25 cm 9 7 8 inches T side About 60 cm 23 5 8 inches To record even closer subjects see page 35 18 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 3x The T side of the bar shows th digital zooming zone Using digital zoom e The maximum zoom magnification is 6x e Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality When digital zoom is not necessary set DIGITAL ZOOM to OFF in the menu settings page 30 The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on off the indicators on the LCD screen See page 64 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 e The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded Using the self timer When you use the self timer function the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button Self timer lamp Shutter button Control button 19 BHulpiocay q i Select on the LCD screen with lt gt A on the control button then press the center 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
12. disk may become unusable e 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 4 lamp page 8 is flashing During this time the camera is charging the flash Checking the last recorded image Quick Review You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen page 27 and pressing lt on the control button To return to the normal recording mode press the shutter button lightly or select RETURN with lt gt on the control button and then press the center To delete the image first select DELETE on the Quick Review screen with lt gt on the control button and press the center and then select OK with A V on the control button and press the center 17 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with the LCD BRIGHT item in the menu settings page 32 This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk To turn off the LCD backlight Set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF to save the battery Using the zoom feature Zoom lever CET T side for W side for telephoto wide angle subject appears subject closer appears farther away If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is sharp page 35
13. 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 e When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack page 59 The POWER ON OFF CHG lamp does not light up e When the battery pack is not installed properly Charging time Battery pack Full charge min NP F330 supplied Approx 150 NP F550 Approx 210 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Battery life and number of images that can be recorded played back STILL mode recording playback NP F330 supplied NP F550 Battery life Number of Battery life Number of min images min images Continuous Approx 70 Approx 750 Approx 150 Approx 1600 recording Continuous Approx 80 Approx 2200 Approx 170 Approx 4800 playback Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded played back at a temperature of 25 C 77 F with a fully charged battery pack 640x480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode Recording at about 5 second intervals Playing back single images continuously at about 2 second intervals 11 payieys Bug ia Notes e The battery life and
14. is fixed e When you record in Twilight plus mode we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking e Set the forced flash 4 when you use the flash in the following modes Twilight mode Twilight plus mode Landscape mode e You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when REC MODE is set to TEXT 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 37 BuIp103931 snowed lt q Adjusting the exposure EXPOSURE Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL Select CAMERA and then EXPOSURE from the menu Select the desired exposure value Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background You can select values ranging from 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV Note If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations or the flash is used the exposure adjustment may not be effective 38 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 colo
15. is not connected securely Connect it securely to the DC IN jack and a wall outlet mains page 10 12 e The malfunction occurs inside the camera Turn off the power and turn on after one minute then check that the camera works properly Your camera cannot record images e The PLAY STILL selector is set to PLAY Set it to STILL page 16 e No floppy disk is inserted into your camera Insert a floppy disk page 15 e The tab on the disk is set to the unrecordable position Set it to the recording position page 15 The picture is out of focus e 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 Set the macro recording mode page 35 Move the zoom lever to the W side The picture is noisy e Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets Move your camera away from the TV etc 56 Symptom Cause and or Solution The picture is too dark The flash does not work The date and time are recorded incorrectly Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Adjust the exposure page 38 The brightness of the LCD screen is too low Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen page 18 e The flash is set to Set the flash to
16. or local authorized Sony service facility 62 Specifications System Image device 6 64 mm 1 2 7 type color CCD Lens 3x 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 compression system GIF in TEXT mode Floppy disk JPEG JFIF Memory Stick JPEG Exif2 1 Recording medium Floppy disk 3 5 inch 2HD MS DOS format 1 44 MB Memory Stick When using with the MSAC FD2M FD2MaA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick DCF format Flash Recommended recording distance 0 3 m to 2 5 m 11 7 8 inches to 8 1 3 feet LCD screen LCD panel TFT Thin Film Transistor active matrix drive Total number of dots 123 200 560x220 dots General Application Sony battery pack NP F330 supplied F550 Power requirements 8 4V Power consumption During shooting 3 5 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 143x103x75 mm 5 3 4x4 1 8x3 inches w h d Mass Approx 630 g 1 lb 6 oz including NP F330 battery pack floppy disk and lens cap etc 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 tempe
17. power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera e The battery pack is discharged Replace it with a fully charged battery pack The slide show function stops automatically e The slide show function stops after about 20 minutes To continue the slide show select START again page 43 You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function e The camera is set to TEXT mode Cancel the TEXT mode page 34 The macro function does not work e PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode Cancel the Panfocus mode page 36 You cannot resize the image e This function does not work on a TEXT image You cannot mark an image with the print mark e The print mark cannot be marked on a TEXT image Battery packs Symptom Cause and or Solution The battery pack cannot e The power of the camera is turned on be charged gt Turn off the power of the camera page 10 The battery life is short e You are recording playing back images under extremely cold temperatures e The battery pack is not charged enough Charge the battery pack fully e The battery pack is dead Replace the battery pack with a new one 58 Symptom Cause and or Solution The indication of the battery remaining time is not proper or the power is immediately turned off even if the battery remaining indicator indicat
18. screen 41 Indicators on the LCD SOCED irtee eera 64 InfoLITHIUM battery pack cnianid emais 54 J JPEG reei 16 22 25 M Macro recording Manual focusing Menu Moisture condensation 51 Number of recordable images Battery pack E mail mode Image size TEXT mode P PICTURE EFFECT 40 PLAY STILL selector 26 Playing back Images INDEX screen Slide show Viewing images on a computer 22 Power source AC power adaptor 12 Battery pack 9 PRINT MARK 49 PROGRAM AE PROTECT R REC MODE 30 Recording E mail mode Self diagnosis display 62 Setting the date and time ied casa E io 13 Single display 41 SLIDE SHOW o n 43 T TEXT mode uu 34 U Using flash Using your camera abroad EEEE IRERE 53 v Viewing images using a computer WwW Warning messages 60 WHITE BALANCE 39 Z ZOOM Si seas steere iet 18 Sony iine http www world sony com Printed on recycled paper Printed using vegetable oil ink with less than 1 VOC Volatile Organic Compound Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 3066 7 4
19. 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 e You cannot use this function if you have selected the Panfocus mode in the PROGRAM AE function 35 BuIp103931 snowed lt q Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL 2 Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode J 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 J Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function ry Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes etc aA Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject 36 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 cross hair To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out Notes e You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode e In Panfocus mode the zoom position is set to the W side and focus
20. witch scovntiplsndeRv edi SS 35 Using the PROGRAM AE function Reece E hissed atic dh tat ea We 36 Adjusting the exposure EXPOSURE on 38 Adjusting the white balance WHITE BALANCE 39 Recording the date and time on the image DATE TIME 40 Enjoying picture effects PICTURE EFFECT 40 gt Various playback Playing back six images at once INDEX Presen inini 41 Enlarging a part of the image Zoom and trimming 42 Playing back the images in order SLIDE SHOW ossessi 43 gt Editing Preventing accidental erasure PROTECT oo 44 Deleting images DELETE 45 Changing the recorded image size RESIZE saene tene 46 Copying images COPY 4 46 Copying all the information on your floppy disk DISK COPY 48 Selecting images to print PRINT MARK ou eee 49 Format sssrini 50 Additional information Precautions sesiseeresssissisrssssiss 51 On Memory Sticks owe 53 Using your camera abroad 53 About InfoLITHIUM battery PACK asses dana Ha ssaseiv NT Troubleshooting Warning and notice messages 60 Self diagnosis display 0 Specifications ceeseeeseeeeeeeees LCD screen indicators Td OX ceanii 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 Recordin
21. AC power adaptor 74 Power cord mains lead fat Battery pack to a wall outlet mains 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera with the A mark facing up Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet mains The POWER ON OFF CHG lamp orange below the LCD screen lights up when charging begins When the POWER ON OFF CHG lamp goes off full charge is completed After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment Charging at a room temperature of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended 10 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
22. ATE TIME Enjoying picture effects PICTURE EFFECT Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL Select EFFECT and then DATE TIME from the menu Select the date and time DAY amp TIME Imposes the date hour and minute DATE Imposes the year month and day OFF Does not impose the date and time Record the image The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting These appear during playback only 2001 7 4 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL Select EFFECT and then P EFFECT from the menu Select the desired mode SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration B amp 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 ina negative OFF Does not use the picture effect function To cancel picture effect Note When DATE is selected in step 3 the date is imposed in the order set by the CLOCK SET item page 13 40 Select OFF in step 3 gt Various playback NRS Playing back six images at once INDEX 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY 2 Select INDEX on the LCD screen Six images are displayed at once index screen A MVC 001F_ 2001 7 4 12 30PM Y DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP gt SELECT _eSINGLE DISPLAY
23. Change the PLAY STILL selector position or turn off the power 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 Note on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick not supplied You cannot do DISK COPY between Memory Stick s and floppy disks eS Selecting images to print PRINT MARK You can mark a print mark on 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 In single mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print 2 Select FILE PRINT MARK and then ON from the menu The BY print mark is marked on the displayed image To unmark the print mark Select OFF in step 2 In INDEX mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen 2 Select FILE PRINT MARK and then SELECT from the menu 3 Select the images to be marked with the control button 4 Select ENTER The BY marks on the selected images change from green to white a 0001 0006 0100 i7 PRINT MARK ENTER CANCEL lt gt SELECT OK To unmark selected print marks Select the images to be unmarked in step 3 with the control button then select ENTER To unmark all the print marks Selec
24. L mode and its corresponding small size image file e INDEX display files cannot be played back on other equipment 24 When using Memory Stick s OOOO stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 For Windows 98 users The drive recognizing the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is A A Desktop El 3 My Computer Eel 3 Floppy 4 EM Decim CI 100msdef Folder containing image data a Mssony C3 Imcif1t00 Folder containing E mail mode image data H C Folder File Meaning 100msdef Dsco dOOL JPG e Image file recorded normally e Image file recorded in E MAIL mode page 34 TXTOOOOO GIF e Image file recorded in TEXT mode page 34 Imcif 100 Dsco dOOL JPG e Small size image file recorded in E MAIL mode page 34 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 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 ca
25. S ONY 3 066 741 11 1 Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No FD Mavica D infourrHium L MVC FD87 i 2001 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the Customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN e CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 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 th
26. TE FILE TOOL SETUP Y DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP a SELECT OK YMENU BAR OFF gt SELECT eOK Y MENU BAR OFF lt 3 SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY 2 Select the desired item with A V lt 4 gt on the control button then press the center The color of the selected item changes from blue to yellow and when you press the center the settings SnGuce CLOCK SET that can be set for its item are displayed BEEP LCD BRIGHT v INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SSELECT gt OK Select the desired setting with A V lt gt on the control button then press the center To cancel the setup Press V on the control button repeatedly until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar display in step To clear the menu bar press W again 28 Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the PLAY STILL selector The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment Initial settings are indicated with B self timer Records with the self timer page 19 EFFECT Item Setting Description PLAY STILL selector P EFFECT SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects page 40 STILL B amp W SEPIA NEG ART HOFF DATE DAY amp Sets whether to insert the date and time STILL w TIME TIME into the image page 40 D DATE S HOFF g 3 e FILE 3 Item 1 Item 2 Sett
27. TECT The O protect indicator appears on protected images In single mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the image to be protected 2 Select FILE PROTECT and then ON from the menu The displayed image is protected and the O indicator appears To release protection Select OFF in step 2 In INDEX mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen 2 Select FILE PROTECT and then ALL or SELECT from the menu 44 3 When you select ALL Select ON All the images in the floppy disk 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 0001 0006 0040 PROTECT ENTER CANCEL 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 Deleting images DELETE Protected images cannot be deleted In single mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the image to be deleted Select DELETE and then OK from the menu The image is deleted In INDEX mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen Select DELETE and then ALL or SELECT from the menu 3 When you select ALL Select ENTER
28. al 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 52 On battery pack e Use only the specified charger with the charging function e To prevent accident from a short circuit do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals e Keep the battery pack away from fire e 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 e Keep the battery pack dry e Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock e Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack e Attach the battery pack to the camera securely e Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity On the built in rechargeable lithium battery Your camera is supplied with a built in rechargeable lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time etc regardless of the setting of the POWER switch The built in rechargeable lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camera The battery
29. appears eject the floppy disk INSERT FLOPPY DISK appears 4 Insert another floppy disk RECORDING appears When copying is completed COMPLETE appears To end copying select EXIT To continue copying the image to other floppy disks After COMPLETE appears in step 4 select CONTINUE and repeat steps 3 and 4 above In INDEX mode 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen 2 Select TOOL COPY and then ALL or SELECT from the menu 3 When you select ALL Select OK All the images are copied When you select SELECT Select the images to be copied with the control button The WY mark appears on the images Select all the images to be copied then select ENTER DISK ACCESS appears 4 When CHANGE FLOPPY DISK appears eject the floppy disk INSERT FLOPPY DISK appears 5 Insert another floppy disk RECORDING appears When copying is completed COMPLETE appears To end copying select EXIT To continue copying the image to other floppy disks After COMPLETE appears in step 5 select CONTINUE and repeat steps 4 and 5 above To cancel copying partway Change the PLAY STILL selector position or turn off the power Note If you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting EXIT after COMPLETE appears the image will be copied to the floppy disk Notes on the Floppy Disk Adaptor
30. camera carefully Otherwise the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera causing a malfunction On floppy disks To protect data recorded on floppy disks note the following e Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions Otherwise permanent erasure of disk data may result e 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 e Avoid contact with the disk s surface by opening the disk shutter plate If the disk s surface becomes blemished data may be rendered unreadable e Avoid getting liquids on the floppy disk e 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 On operating temperature Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense inside or outside the camera Should this occur the camera will not
31. ck up on your camera This is to maintain the battery pack s functions e To use the battery pack up on your 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 e 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 e The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack 55 uoHJeWOJU jeuonippy 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 00 00 appear on the LCD screen the self diagnosis display function is working page 62 Symptom Cause and or Solution Your camera does not work e You are not using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack page 9 The floppy disk is not inserted properly Eject the disk and insert it again page 15 e The battery level is too low The OA indicator appears Charge the battery pack fully page 10 e The AC power adaptor
32. disk is full 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 NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The remaining capacity of the floppy disk 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 INVALID OPERATION e You attempted to carry out DISK COPY when using the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick e You select ALL from COPY when using the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick for InfoLITHIUM battery only The battery is not the InfoLITHIUM type Om The image is protected a The battery level is too low When the remaining time is about 5 to 10 minutes AI may flash depending on the battery pack used operating conditions or the environment NOT ENOUGH FD ADAPTOR S BATTERY The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is low 60 Message Meaning amp COULDN T RECORD The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to shoot amp INVALID OPERATION The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to do some operations amp DISK ERROR The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to operate
33. e Image in TEXT mode GIF format Recommended OS applications os Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows NT 3 51 Windows NT 4 0 etc Applications Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or higher Netscape Navigator etc To display the image list double click Mavica htm in the floppy disk used with this camera as a medium for recording if you have installed a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer on your computer Notes e For Macintosh you can use the floppy disk recorded with this camera using PC Exchange with Mac OS system 7 5 or higher A viewing application for Macintosh is also necessary for viewing images e When using the MSAC FD2M FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick not supplied the recommended OS is Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Professional or Mac OS 7 6 1 8 6 e Microsoft and Windows Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc e All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual 22 Viewing images For Windows 98 users 0 Start up your computer and insert the flop
34. e limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For the Customers in the U S A and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center Note In some areas the 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 F
35. e recorded in the JPEG format 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL 2 Select FILE REC MODE and then E MAIL from the menu 3 Record the image The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk in E MAIL mode Image size Number of images 1280x960 Approx 5 30 1280 3 2 Approx 5 30 1024x768 Approx 8 47 640x480 Approx 22 120 Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers when you use the Memory Stick 8 MB not supplied To return to normal recording mode Select NORMAL in step 2 34 Recording text documents TEXT Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL 2 Select FILE REC MODE and then TEXT from the menu 3 Record the image The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk in TEXT mode Image size Number of images 1280x960 Minimum 7 40 1280 3 2 Minimum 8 44 1024x768 Minimum 11 61 640x480 Minimum 28 160 Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers when you use the Memory Stick 8 MB not supplied 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 e If the subject is not evenly illuminated you may be unable to record a clear image e Writing and reading data take more t
36. es that the battery level is sufficient e You are using the camera for many hours under extremely hot or cold temperatures e The battery pack is dead Replace the battery pack with a new one page 9 e The battery level is too low Install the fully charged battery pack page 9 10 e A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time Charge the battery pack fully page 10 The POWER ON OFF CHG lamp flashes when charging a battery pack The POWER ON OFF CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack e A malfunction has occurred in the battery pack Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e The AC power adaptor is not connected Connect the power cord firmly to a wall outlet page 10 e The battery pack is not installed properly Install it properly page 9 e Charging of the battery pack is complete 59 uonewuoju jeuonippy m Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list Message Meaning DRIVE ERROR There is trouble with the disk drive NO DISK No disk is inserted FORMAT ERROR The floppy disk loaded is not MS DOS formatted 512 bytesx18 sectors The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is low DISK PROTECT The tab on the disk is set to the unrecordable position DISK FULL The
37. g images page 16 Playing back images page 21 Deleting images DELETE page 45 Captures images with your computer You can easily copy images onto your computer using a floppy disk and view and modify images on your computer using application software Viewing images using a computer page 22 Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings for your situation Recording images for e mail E MAIL page 34 Recording text documents TEXT page 34 Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation 1 Self timer lamp 19 7 Lens 2 Flash 20 8 Lens cap supplied 3 Shutter button 16 9 DC IN cover DC IN jack 10 12 4 Zoom lever 18 5 Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording 6 Tripod receptacle bottom surface Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 6 5 mm 7 32 inch You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws and may damage the camera poyieys Huyg Fai A iO N 5 6 Photocell window for LCD screen The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight 2 LCD BACKLIGHT switch 18 PLAY STILL selector 16 21 26 POWER ON OFF CHG Charge lamp 10 13 4 Flash button 4 Flash lamp 20 6 FOCUS button 35 7 PROGRAM AE button 36 8
38. he number of images that you can record on a floppy disk Image size Number of images 1280x960 Approx 6 32 1280 3 2 Approx 6 32 1024x768 Approx 10 52 640x480 Approx 30 159 Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers when you use the Memory Stick 8 MB not supplied When REC MODE is set to NORMAL Note 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 Tips The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit The higher 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 smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E mail Normally an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio This camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size This is the same ratio as the one used in photo developing shops a 1280x960 1280 3 2 33 BuIp103931 snowed lt Recording images for e mail E MAIL The E MAIL mode records a small size 320x240 image at the same time as a image Small size images are convenient for e mail transmission etc Images in E MAIL mode ar
39. ime than normal recording Recording images in macro 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL 2 Press FOCUS repeatedly until the Y 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 To return to normal recording mode Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the W and F indicators disappear Notes e You cannot record images in macro with the following PROGRAM AE modes Landscape mode Panfocus mode e You cannot record images in macro if the amp indicator appears S 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 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL 2 Press FOCUS repeatedly until a sharp focus is achieved The F manual focus indicator appears on the LCD screen You can select from six focus settings W macro 0 5 m 1 0 m 3 0 m 7 0 m and infinity To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the W and F indicators disappear Notes e Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance Use the information as a guide e Focal point information does not show the correct distance when attaching the conversion lens e If you shoot a subject within 0 6 m 23 5 8 inches while the zoom lever is
40. indicator 11 Menu bar and guide menu They appear by pressing A on the control button and disappear by pressing V 12 Recording mode indicator 13 Image size indicator 14 Number of recorded images 64 The indicators during playback Ml 120min ideo ona l Recording mode indicator Image size indicator Image number e e N E Remaining disk capacity indicator al Number of stored images on a floppy disk Print mark indicator NI el Protect indicator Zoom scaling indicator a Recording date of the playback image a File name When the menu bar is displayed this indicator disappears from the screen 65 uonewuoju jeuonippy m Index A AC power adaptor 10 12 Adjusting brightness Image 38 LCD screen 18 AE auto exposure eG Auto power off function MRE EE ET 11 B Battery pack Charging 10 Installing 9 Remaining time 10 Usable time Charging Cleaning CLOCK SET Control button DIGITAL ZOOM 19 30 DISK COPY DISK TOOL COPY FILE NUMBER FLASH LEVEL Floppy disk Copying Format Inserting Number of recordable 66 Image Copying 46 Deleting 45 File name 24 Playback 21 Print mark 49 Protect 44 Recording 16 Size 33 INDEX
41. ing Description PLAY STILL FF selector v DISK FORMAT OK Formats a floppy disk page 50 PLAY 5 TOOL Once you format a floppy disk STILL 2 all of the data including protected images are deleted Be 5 sure to check for images before ke you format a floppy disk S CANCEL Cancels formatting of a floppy S disk 7 DISK OK Copies all data stored in a floppy COPY disk to another disk page 48 CANCEL Cancels the disk copy CANCEL Goes back to the DISK TOOL item 29 Item Setting Description PLAY STILL selector FILE SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence STILL NUMBER even if the floppy disk is changed MINORMAL Resets the file number that starts from 001 each time the floppy disk is changed IMAGE W 1280x 960 Selects the image size when recording STILL SIZE 1280 3 2 images 1024x768 640x480 REC MODE TEXT Records a GIF file in black and white STILL E MAIL Records a small size 320x240 JPEG file in addition to the selected image size MINORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode SLIDE INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval PLAY SHOW W3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Only in PLAY REPEAT A slide show can be repeated for up to approx 20 minutes single mode H ON OFF START Starts the slide show CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings or execution PRINT ON Marks the images to be printed PLAY MARK page 49 HOFF Unmarks the print mark of
42. ing items or images on the LCD screen Press A lt gt on the control button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display gt The color of the selected item or the A S17 KILI frame of the selected image mE me aE Oa changes from blue to yellow lt PPSELEGT eK _YMER BERG 2 Press the center to enter the item Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute each function Eg LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT a INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP lt PSELECT veCLOSE The Advanced operations section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as Select item name W 2 oO mo i a 3 3 vo Q lt gt 2 oO Qa e x 2 gt o 27 How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button PLAY STILL selector Press A on the control button to display the menu bar The menu bar appears as follows according to the position of the PLAY STILL selector STILL PLAY single mode PLAY INDEX mode a vive ooiF 2001 7 4 10 30PM EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP INDEX DELE
43. lacing 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 4 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 51 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy back up data to a disk When the camera is used for long periods Note that the camera body may become hot Table of contents Introduction oo eeseeeeeeeeeees 6 Getting started Identifying the parts wo 7 Preparing the power supply 9 Setting the date and time 13 Inserting a floppy disk 0 0 15 Basic operations gt Recording Recording images 16 gt Playback Playing back images ee 21 Viewing images using a computer Image file storage destinations and image file names oe 24 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the PLAY STILL selector ee 26 How to use the control button 26 How to change the menu settings 28 gt Various recording Setting the image size IMAGE SIZE oe 33 Recording images for e mail E MAIL oeseri 34 Recording text documents TEXT 34 Recording images in macro Setting the distance to the subject shops
44. mera 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 TEXT mode page 34 25 yoeqheld lt El 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 selector The PLAY STILL 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 STILL pec To play back or edit images To record images How to use the control button The control button is used to select the buttons images and menus displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings The operation methods that are frequently used for Advanced operations are described below Select Set enter 26 Turning on off the operation buttons menu bar on the LCD screen Press A to display the menu bar on the LCD screen INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP Pas 7 F Press to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen Menu bar Note You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen page 41 Select
45. nd the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording 42 Notes e You cannot trim the TEXT mode images e Zoom scaling is up to 5x regardless of the original image size e The quality of enlarged images may be deteriorated e The original data is left even if you enlarge the image e The enlarged image is recorded as the newest file Playing back the images in order SLIDE SHOW This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations etc 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY 2 Select FILE and then SLIDE SHOW from the menu Set the following items INTERVAL You can select from 1 min one minute 30 sec 30 seconds 10 sec 10 seconds 5 sec 5 seconds or 3 sec 3 seconds REPEAT ON Plays back images in a continuous loop approximately 20 minutes until RETURN is selected OFF After all images have been played back the slide show ends 3 Select START The slide show begins To cancel the slide show Select CANCEL in step 2 or 3 To skip to the next previous image during the slide show Select lP at the lower left on the LCD screen Notes e The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size e When REPEAT is set to ON the slide show does not end until all the images are played back even if it takes more than 20 minutes 43 yoeqheld snowen lt a E gt Editing Preventing accidental erasure PRO
46. nese STILL CLOCK a Sets the date and time page 13 PLAY SET STILL 31 is o p ge p a e s 3 vo Q lt Ss iz i Q e ge n Item Setting Description PLAY STILL selector BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter beeps only The PLAY shutter beeps are heard when you press STILL the shutter button HON Turns on all the beeps when you press the control button shutter button OFF Turns off all the beeps LCD YT Gogo Adjusts the LCD screen brightness PLAY BRIGHT using on the LCD screen STILL INDEX Only in PLAY single mode Displays six images at a time PLAY INDEX mode DELETE Only in PLAY single mode Setting Description PLAY STILL selector OK Deletes the displayed image PLAY CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image Return Only in PLAY INDEX mode Returns to PLAY single mode 32 gt Various recording Setting the image size IMAGE SIZE 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL 2 Select FILE and then IMAGE SIZE from the menu 3 Select the desired image size 1280x960 1280 3 2 1024768 640x480 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 T
47. number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature using the flash turning the power on off frequently or using the zoom e The capacity of the floppy disk is limited The above figures are as a guide when you continuously record play back by replacing the floppy disk e If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object as this may cause a malfunction Using the AC power adaptor Y ES o AC L10A L10B L10C AC power adaptor to DC IN jack A Power cord Ge Mains lead 2 TA to a wall outlet mains 3 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera with the A mark facing up 2 Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet mains Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor charger Using your camera abroad For details see page 53 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 12 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 poyiejs Huyg fal Control button POWER ON OFF CHG lamp 0 Slide the POWER
48. or the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SONY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery For the Customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with Y 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 For the Customers in Germany Directive EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances Residential area e Business district e Light industry district This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera Be sure to read the following before using your camera Operating instructions
49. py disk into the disk drive of your computer 2 Open amp My Computer and double click lt 3 3 1 2 Floppy A Double click the desired data file 23 yoeqheld lt F Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode Images in a floppy disk and ones in a Memory Stick have different file names The meanings of the file names are as follows When using floppy disks OOO stands for any number within the range from 001 to 999 A stands for one of the following characters below S Image file recorded at 640x480 size F Image file of more than 640x480 size For Windows 98 users The drive recognizing the floppy disk is A A Desktop g My Computer a c 3 Floppy A Storage destination containing image data E mail Folder containing E mail mode image data H C Location File Meaning 3 1 2 Floppy MVC OODAJPG e Image file recorded normally A e Image file recorded in E MAIL mode page 34 Myc O004A 411 INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera MVC OIOOT GIF Image file recorded in TEXT mode page 34 E mail folder MVC OOUE JPG e Small size image file recorded in E MAIL mode page 34 e The numerical portions of the following files are the same An image file recorded in E MAI
50. r of the image is too dark set it toward and when it is too bright set it toward Set the exposure a toward lt Set the exposure toward a f lt Se SS ee Adjusting the white balance WHITE BALANCE Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL 2 Select CAMERA and then WHITE BALANCE from the menu 3 Select the desired white balance setting IN DOOR 8 e Places where the lighting condition changes quickly e Under bright lighting such as photography studios e Under sodium or mercury lamps OUT DOOR 2 Recording a sunrise sunset night scenes neon signs or fireworks HOLD HOLD Retains the adjusted white balance value AUTO No indicator Adjusts the white balance automatically To reactivate auto adjustment Select AUTO in step 3 Note Select AUTO when shooting with fluorescent lighting 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 39 BHulpiooe SNOILLA lt q i Recording the date and time on the image D
51. rature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 125x39x62 mm 5x1 9 16x 2 1 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 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimension Approx 38 4x20 6x70 8 mm 1 9 16x13 16x2 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 NP F330 battery pack 1 Shoulder strap 1 CD ROM 1 Lens cap 1 Lens cap strap 1 Operating instructions 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 63 uonewuoju jeuonippy LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording D EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP 4 SELECT eOK MENU BAR OFI 1 AE lock indicator Focus lock I5 Remaining disk capacity indicator indicator el Sharpness indicator Self diagnosis function indicator 3 Focus mode indicator Macro indicator Self timer indicator 3E 4 Battery remaining indicator Spot light metering indicator Flash level indicator Flash mode indicator 6 PROGRAM AE indicator Zoom indicator White balance indicator DATE TIME indicator Picture effect indicator 10 EV level
52. rt 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 e Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data e 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 e Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position e When you carry or store the Memory Stick put it in its supplied case e Do not touch the terminals of a Memory Stick with your hand or a metal object e Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick e Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick e Do not allow the Memory Stick to get wet Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick and Ta are trademarks of Sony Corporation MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation a 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 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet mains b eee eo a b 53 uonewuoju jeuonippy About InfoLITHIUM ba
53. shutter button until the image is recorded Recording images with the flash The initial setting is AUTO no indication In this mode the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark To change the flash mode press 4 Flash repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen 4 Flash Each time you press the button the indicator changes as follows No indication gt 4 gt No indication Auto red eye reduction The flash strobes before recording to reduce the red eye phenomenon 4 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 31 Notes e The recommended shooting distance is 0 3 to 2 5 m 1 to 8 1 3 feet e Attaching a conversion lens not supplied may block the light from the flash and the recorded image may be eclipsed 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 e The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location 20 gt Playback Playing back images 0 Set the PLAY STILL selector to PLAY The last recorded image appears on the LCD screen 2 Press A on the control button to display
54. sing 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 Be certain to turn the POWER switch to off when not taking shots or playing back on your camera 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 e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant Remaining battery time indicator e 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 VJ mark 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 e 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 pa
55. switch to the right to turn on the power The POWER ON OFF CHG green lamp lights up 2 Press A on the control button The menu bar appears on the LCD screen EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP lt gt SELECT _ OK MENU BAR OFF Select SETUP with gt on the control button then press the center BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT veCLOSE 4 Select CLOCK SET with A on the control button then press the center ER LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SSELECT gt eOK 4 SELECT eok Select the desired date display format with A V on the control button then press the center Select from Y M D year month day M D Y month day year or D M Y day month year oot 1 1 12 00 43 gt SELECT ADJUST O Select the year month day hour or minute item you want to set with lt gt on the control button The item to be set is indicated with A V eoon 12409 43 gt SELECT ADJUST Set the numeric value with 4 on the control button then press the center to enter it After entering the number A V moves to the next item If you selected D M Y in step 8 set the time on a 24 hour cycle eoon A 12409 43 gt SELECT ADJUST O Select ENTER with g
56. t FILE PRINT MARK ALL and then OFF from the menu The Y marks on all images are removed To print out using the FVP 1 Mavica Printer Set PRESET SELECT SW to PC on the printer Note You cannot mark a print mark on TEXT mode images 49 6unipa lt a EE Format When you format a floppy disk all data stored on the floppy disk will be deleted Check the contents of the floppy disk before formatting Note Even if images are protected these images will be deleted 1 Insert the floppy disk you want to format 2 Select FILE DISK TOOL FORMAT and then OK from the menu To cancel formatting Select CANCEL in step 2 Notes e When you format the disk be sure to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source e If you use the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick not supplied you can format Memory Stick s 50 Additional information LSE SSS Precautions On cleaning 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
57. t on the control button then press the center at the desired moment to begin clock movement The date and time are entered 43 gt SELECT To cancel the date and time setting Select CANCEL with A W lt gt on the control button then press the center 14 Inserting a floppy disk poyieys Huyg Fi EJECT lock DISK EJECT lever Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for recording Recordable erasable Unrecordable unerasable Insert the floppy disk until it clicks Usable floppy disks Size 3 5 inch e Type 2HD 1 44 MB e Format MS DOS format 512 bytes x 18 sectors You can use the Memory Stick not supplied with inserting it into the MSAC FD2M FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick not supplied other than floppy disks mentioned above Memory Stick and cars are trademarks of Sony Corporation Notes e Do not insert the media other than the floppy disks described above e Never remove the floppy disk or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the left slide down the DISK EJECT lever 15 Basic operations gt Recording Recording images Images are recorded in JPEG format To record images slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk Access lamp 1 Set the PLAY STILL selector to STILL
58. the images PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental PLAY erasure page 44 HOFF Releases protection of images CAMERA Item Setting Description PLAY STILL selector DIGITAL MION Uses digital zoom STILL ZOOM os OFF Does not use digital zoom SHARPNESS 2 to 2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image STILL The M indicator appears except when the setting is 0 30 Item Setting Description PLAY STILL selector WHITE IN DOOR Sets the white balance page 39 STILL BALANCE OUTDOOR HOLD E AUTO FLASH HIGH Makes the flash level higher than STILL LEVEL normal MINORMAL Normal setting LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal EXPOSURE 2 0EV to Adjusts the exposure before recording STILL 2 0EV TOOL Item Setting Description PLAY STILL selector COPY OK Copies the images page 46 PLAY CANCEL Cancels copying of the image RESIZE 1280x960 Changes the recorded image size PLAY Only in 1024x768 page 46 PLAY 640x480 single CANCEL mode SETUP Item Setting Description PLAY STILL selector DEMO MISTBY ON Displayed only when you use the AC STILL OFF power adaptor in STILL 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 a MIENGLISH Displays the menu items in English PLAY LANGUAGE a JPN Displays the menu items in Japa
59. the menu bar on the LCD screen Select the desired image with the Pl control button Shban Tae ae Press A W lt P on the control button to select I lt PI on the LCD screen then press lt gt I To display the preceding image PI To display the next image WDE DELETE FUE TOOL SETUP SELECT 4r FILE BACKINEXT When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select and play back the image with lt P gt on the control button Notes e You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment e You may not be able to play back images whose image sizes are larger than the maximum image size that can be used with this camera for recording LCD screen indicators during playback Press DISPLAY to turn on off the indicators on the LCD screen See page 65 for a detailed description of the indicators 21 yoeqheld lt R Viewing images using a computer You can view image data recorded with your camera on a computer process it using application software and attach it to an e mail This section describes the general method for viewing images on a computer Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your computer and application software Note 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 e Image except TEXT mode JPEG format
60. ttery pack What is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a 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 e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 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 e After charging is completed either disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack 54 Effective use of the battery pack e 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 Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots Use the large capacity battery pack NP F550 optional Frequently u

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