Operating Instructions

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3-073-074-13(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it

for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial

number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you

call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ________________________

Serial No. ________________________

MVC-FD100/FD200

Summary of content (100 pages)

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3-073-074-13(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.
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Regulatory Information . WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-FD100 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 4 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Be sure to read the following before using your camera Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters. e.g. Press DISPLAY.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 5 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Introduction Check images after recording Recording still images: page 18 Playing back still images: page 24 Deleting images (DELETE): page 75 Capture images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 6 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Table of contents Introduction ..................................... 5 Getting started Identifying the parts ........................ 7 Preparing the power supply ............ 9 Setting the date and time ............... 14 Inserting a floppy disk .................. 16 Inserting a “Memory Stick” ..........
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 7 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Getting started 7 1 2 3 4 8 5 9 6 0 A Self-timer lamp (21) G Lens B Flash (22) H Lens cap (supplied) C Shutter button (18, 23) I VIDEO OUT jack (73) D Zoom lever (20) J DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13) E Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 8 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM w; Attaching the shoulder strap qa wa qs ws wd qd wf qf wg qg qh qj qk ql wh wj wk wl K Photocell window for LCD screen The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 9 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Preparing the power supply Getting started Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional) “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). See page 86 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. 1 1 2 3 2 2 1 Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery cover.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 10 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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. 2 To DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor 1 Battery pack Power cord (mains lead) 3 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera.
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Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch down 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.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left Recording still images Under average conditions*1) Image size 1600×1200 (MVC-FD200) 1280×960 (MVC-FD100) NP-F330 (supplied) Number of Battery life images (min.) NP-F550 (optional) Number of Battery life images (min.) Approx. 150 Approx. 75 Approx. 340 Approx. 170 Approx. 150 Approx. 75 Approx. 340 Approx. 170 *1) Recording under the following conditions: — Recording one image every 30 seconds.
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Note 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. Getting started Using the AC power adaptor 1 AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor To DC IN jack Power cord (mains lead) 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 14 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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. POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp 1 2–8 Control button 1 Press and hold the green button and slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on power.
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5 Select the desired date display format with CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM ENTER CANCEL SELECT/ADJUST OK 6 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM ENTER CANCEL SELECT/ADJUST OK 7 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 16 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Inserting a floppy disk 2 EJECT lock 1 1 DISK EJECT lever Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for recording. Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable 2 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks. Usable floppy disks • Size: 3.5-inch • Type: 2HD (1.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 17 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Inserting a “Memory Stick” See page 85 for details about “Memory Stick”. 2 Getting started 1 3 “Memory Stick” cover 1 Open the “Memory Stick” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the “Memory Stick” cover.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:L0-0_Left 01cov.book Page 18 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Basic operations B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” in your camera. 3, 4 Access lamp 1 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 19 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 4 Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, you can start the next recording.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 20 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 56). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” LCD BACKLIGHT switch To turn off the LCD backlight Set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF to save the battery.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 21 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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 3×. W T The T-side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. B Recording Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 22 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Select on the LCD screen using b/B/v/V on the control button and press the center z. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the subject is recorded approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes until the subject is recorded.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 23 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Recording moving images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format. Your camera does not record sound. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” in your camera. 3 B Recording 1 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left3 01cov.book Page 24 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM B Playback Playing back still images Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” in your camera. Access lamp 2 3, 4 Control button 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 25 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Playing back moving images Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” in your camera. Access lamp 2 3–5 Control button B Playback 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left4 01cov.book Page 26 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 5 Select the B (playback) button on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The moving image is played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause).
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 27 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Viewing images using a computer You can view or edit image data recorded with your camera using software installed in your computer. You can also attach the image data to e-mail. Viewing images using a floppy disk drive Example: For Windows Me users Turn on your computer and insert a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive of your computer.
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• When you copy an image to the camera from your computer, which was modified with retouching software and was converted to another file format, the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the image. • Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be played back. Communications with your computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend or Sleep.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 29 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM General procedure for viewing images Step 1 Installing the USB driver to the computer (page 29) Perform this step only when you view images on your computer for the first time.
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Before operation If you are using Windows 2000, log in as an administrator and then install the USB driver. 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. Close all applications you are running on your computer. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The title screen appears after a moment. If the title screen does not appear 1 Double-click “My Computer” on the Desktop. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM (“ImageMixer (E:)*”). ∗ The drive symbol ((E:), etc.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 31 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 2 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and turn on your camera. 3 Use the supplied dedicated USB cable to connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera to the USB connector on your computer. Computer To the USB jack Push the connector in as far as it will go. “USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left4 01cov.book Page 32 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Step 3 Viewing images on Windows You can view the images recorded in your camera while the camera is connected to your computer. 1 Open “My Computer” on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive “Removable Disk” (E:)*. The folder in a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” is displayed.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 33 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM If the Copy Wizard appears (for Windows XP users) Use the following procedure to copy an image data from your camera to your computer. 1 Click “Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard,” and then click “OK.” 2 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to copy an image.
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3 If there is a device indicated with a question mark, delete it. 1 Click “ Sony DSC” or “ Sony Handycam”. 2 Click “Remove.” The “Confirm Device Removal” screen appears. 3 Click the “OK” button. 4 Turn off your camera and disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the camera and computer. 5 Install the USB driver provided on the supplied CD-ROM. See “Step 1 Installing the USB driver to the computer (page 29).” Viewing images on Macintosh Recommended Computer environment OS: Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.
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filename[D:\My Documents\_upload job\3073074121\3073074121MVCFD100UC\02GB-MVCFD100UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:Right4 For Mac OS 9.1/9.2 Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) users You do not have to install a USB driver. Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive as soon as it is connected it to the Macintosh using the USB cable. Begin the procedure from Step 2. Step 1 Installing the USB driver to the computer Before connecting your camera to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left4 01cov.book Page 36 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Step 2 Connecting your camera to your computer using the USB cable See page 30 for the procedure to connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 38 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. Images in a floppy disk and ones in a “Memory Stick” have different file names. The meanings of the file names are as follows. When using floppy disks sss stands for any number within the range from 001 to 999.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 39 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Location 3 1/2 Floppy [A:] Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 61) MVC-sssf.411 • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera. MVC-sssf.MPG • Moving image file MVC-sssf.GIF • Still image file recorded in — TEXT mode (page 62) — Clip Motion (page 59) MVC-sssf.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 40 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM When using “Memory Stick”s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 41 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Folder Imcif100 Moml0001 File Meaning DSC0ssss.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 61) DSC0ssss.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 63) MOV0ssss.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data.
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Viewing images using “ImageMixer” Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” You can easily view a still image and/or moving image recorded by your camera using the “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” provided on the CD-ROM supplied with your camera. The system requirements of your computer are indicated in the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM. Before operation If you are using Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log in as an administrator. 1 Turn on your computer.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 43 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM For Macintosh users Click the button of the language (such as English) of the version to be installed in the title screen and then install the software in accordance with the instructions displayed in the screen. 4 Remove the CD-ROM from the computer. To copy image data to your computer using “ImageMixer” For Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 44 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 2 Start “ImageMixer” on your computer. For Windows users Open the nested windows in the following order: “Start” t “Program” t “Pixela” t “ImageMixer” t “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”. For Macintosh users Click “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” in the installed folder. “ImageMixer” starts and the main screen is displayed.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 45 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Click the Preferences button at the top right of the screen. The “Capturing/Recording Preferences” screen appears. 6 Select a folder in which the copied image is stored. Click “Browse” for “Destination of Captured/Recorded Files” and click “My Documents” (example) in the “Browse for Folder” screen that is displayed. Then, click “OK.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 46 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Viewing images using “ImageMixer” You can use “ImageMixer” to view the image copied to your computer. 1 Click the Album Environment button in the main screen or image copy screen. Select an album that contains an image you want to view. The screen for viewing images appears. Album Environment button 2 File Menu button Double-click the image to be viewed.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right4 01cov.book Page 47 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 5 Click the print button at the lower right of the screen. The “Print” screen appears. Click “OK.” The image is printed. If the image is not printed Confirm whether the printer setting is correct. See the operating instructions supplied with your printer for further information. Viewing the on-line help of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 48 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 49 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen. TOOL SETUP MENU BAR OFF Menu bar Note You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 70).
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 50 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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. 1–3 Control button PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector 1 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar. The menu bar appears as follows according to the position of the PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 51 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector or the MS/FD selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (self-timer) Records with the self-timer (page 21). EFFECT Item P.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 52 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Item FORMAT (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.) FILE NUMBER Setting 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.” CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory Stick.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 53 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Item IMAGE SIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.) IMAGE SIZE REC MODE Setting MVC-FD100 x 1280 (FINE) PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector Selects the image size when recording still images. STILL Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 54 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM CAMERA Item Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector ISO 400 200 100 x AUTO STILL Selects the ISO film speed. When recording under dark conditions or recording a fast-moving subject, use a high-number setting. To record highquality images, use a low-number setting.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 55 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Item Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector MVC-FD100 Changes the recorded image size in 1280×960 PLAY (single) mode (page 76). 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-FD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL PLAY RESIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.) MVC-FD100 Changes the recorded image size in 1280 (FINE) PLAY (single) mode (page 76).
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 56 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Item BEEP Setting PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector PLAY STILL MOVIE SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.) x ON OFF LCD BRIGHT Description Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you press the control button/shutter button). Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 57 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. 2 Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired image size. Still image sizes: Moving image sizes: 320×240, 160×112 • MVC-FD200 When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 1600×1200: 2.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 58 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM The number of images or the time that you can record on a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) MVC-FD100 Image size Usage 1280×960 Printing in post card size Number of images to be recorded or time*1) Floppy disk “Memory Stick” Approx. 6 Approx. 12 1280 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio Approx. 6 Approx. 12 1024×768 Home page, etc. Approx. 10 Approx.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 59 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Tips The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included. So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable for a largeformat print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 60 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 4 Record the image for the first frame. 160 5 6 2/10 Record the image for the next frame. Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” when you select [FINISH] or after recording the maximum number of frames.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 61 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM MVC-FD200 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Image size The E-MAIL mode records a smallsize (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format. 3 Number of images Floppy disk “Memory Stick” 1600×1200 Approx. 3 Approx.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 62 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM MVC-FD200 Recording text documents (TEXT) Image size Number of images* Floppy disk “Memory Stick” Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 63 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM MVC-FD200 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.” Since this mode records images without compressing data, the quality of picture will hardly deteriorate.
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Recording images in macro Setting the distance to the subject Use this mode when you record a small subject such as flower or insect from close up. The focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when you record a subject by presetting the recording distance in accordance with the distance to the subject or the auto focus does not work well. 1 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. 2 Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 65 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Using the PROGRAM AE function 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 1 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 66 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 67 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Tips Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) 1 Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as shown below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 68 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) When the white balance mode is set to AUTO, your camera automatically sets white balance in accordance with the recording conditions and adjusts the balance of all colors in an image.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 69 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) 4 1 Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT) 2, 3 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu. 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. 3 Select the date and time. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [P.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 70 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM To display the next (previous) index screen Select v/V at the lower-left on the B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX) LCD screen. Displays the previous index screen. Displays the next index screen. To return to normal playback (single image) 1 1 2 2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 71 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Notes Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 3 1 4 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE 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.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 72 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW) This function plays back the recorded still images one after another. This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc. 1 To cancel the slide show Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 73 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Viewing images on a TV screen You can play back the recorded images by connecting your camera to the TV. Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV, connect the VIDEO connecting cable, and turn on the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 74 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM B Editing Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) This function is used to prevent any valuable images that you have recorded from being erased accidentally. The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images. Note: If you format a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick”, all images are erased even when they are protected.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 75 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 3 Deleting images (DELETE) You can delete the images that are no longer required. Protected images cannot be deleted. 1 When 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].
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 76 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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. 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image of which you want to change the size.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 77 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 4 Copying images (COPY) Copies images to another floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” In single mode 2 • When the MS/FD selector is set to MS. MS t MS Copies to the “Memory Stick” MS t FD Copies to the floppy disk 1 5 3, 4 1 Select the media using the MS/FD selector. 2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image to be copied.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 78 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM In INDEX mode 5 When you select [ALL]* Select [OK]. ∗ [ALL] can be selected only when selecting [FD t FD] or [FD t MS]. 2 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].
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 79 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 80 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 81 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 4 Select [ENTER]. The marks on the selected images change from green to white. PRINT MARK SELECT OK 0001-0006/0100 ENTER CANCEL Format When you format a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick,” all data stored on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” will be deleted. Check the contents of the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” before formatting.
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Notes • Format the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick” only using this camera. You cannot format the floppy disk or the “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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 83 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (optional) or an LCD cleaning kit (optional) 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 84 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 85 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 86 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. AC-L10A/L10B 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 87 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Effective use of the battery pack 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 88 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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:ss) appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 95).
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 89 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Cause and/or Solution 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. t Move your camera away from the TV, etc. The picture is too dark.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 90 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Symptom Cause and/or Solution The moving image breaks off when you play back an image on a computer. • You are playing back the file from the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” t Copy the file to the hard disk of the computer and then play back the file from the hard disk (page 32). Your camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 91 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Cause and/or Solution Your computer does not recognize your camera. • The battery level is low. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 13). • The camera is turned off. t Turn on the camera. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (page 30).
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 92 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Symptom Cause and/or Solution The indication of the battery remaining time is not proper, or the power is immediately turned off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery level is sufficient. • You are using the camera for many hours under extremely hot or cold temperatures. • The battery pack is dead.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 93 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. No disk is inserted. NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 94 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Message Meaning IMAGE SIZE OVER You tried to play back images with an image size larger than the maximum playback size of this camera. 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 95 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM 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.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 96 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Specifications System LCD screen Image device 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) Color CCD Effective pixels number of camera MVC-FD100: Approx. 1 228 000 pixels MVC-FD200: Approx. 1 976 000 pixels Lens 3× zoom lens f = 6.4 – 19.2 mm (9/32 – 25/32 inches) (41 – 123 mm (1 5/8 – 4 7/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 3.8 – 3.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 97 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 2 3 qa qs qd qf 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 120min 10 REC 0:03 5s 1024 3:2 +1.
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GBMVCFD100UC\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 99 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM I Index A , AC power adaptor.....10 13 Adjusting brightness Image...........................67 LCD screen..................20 Auto power-off function ..11 B Battery pack Charging ......................10 Installing........................9 Remaining time ...........10 Usable time..................11 BEEP................................
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