filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\010cov.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 1 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 3-060-831-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 2 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM . Note: WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 3 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 4 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 5 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts .........................6 Preparing the power supply .............8 Setting the date and time ...............12 Inserting a floppy disk ...................14 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ...................15 Recording moving images .............20 B Playback Playing back still images .............
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 6 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 qa 5 qs qd 6 qf A Self-timer lamp (18) G Lens B Flash (19) H Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. C Shutter button (15, 20) D Zoom lever (17) E Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] 01cov.book Page 7 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Getting started Attaching the shoulder strap A Photocell window for LCD screen The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 8 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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). 1 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. 2 Install the battery pack.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 9 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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. Getting started 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor to DC IN jack 1 Battery pack 3 Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 10 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Charging time Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.) NP-F330 (supplied) Battery pack Approx. 150 Approx. 90 NP-F550 Approx. 210 Approx. 150 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10A/ L10B/L10C AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 11 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM • Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to water.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 12 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 for recording. Control button ON/CHG lamp 1 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power. The ON/CHG (green) lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 13 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 5 CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2000 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM ENTER CANCEL SELECT/ADJUST 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 14 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 • Capacity: 1.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 15 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM B Recording Basic operations Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk. B Recording 2, 3 ACCESS lamp 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 16 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Notes • When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may change after the AE is locked, however, this will not affect the recorded image. • While the image is being recorded on a floppy disk, 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 17 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Using the zoom feature Zoom lever W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away) If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is sharp.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 18 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 63 for a detailed description of the indicators. DISPLAY Notes • You cannot turn off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced operations. • The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 19 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Recording images with the flash The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 20 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Recording moving images Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk. 2 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on the floppy disk.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 21 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM B Playback Playing back still images ACCESS lamp 2, 3 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 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired still image with the control button.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 22 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Playing back moving images ACCESS lamp 2–4 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 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired moving image with the control button. Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 23 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 24 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the general method for viewing images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software. Note Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 25 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Viewing images For Windows98 users 1 Start up your personal computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your personal computer. 2 Open [ 3 Double-click the desired data file. Copying moving image files and audio files to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing is recommended.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 26 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 27 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM The numerical portion of the following files are the same. — An image file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding audio file — An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding small-size image file — INDEX display files cannot be played back on other equipment. When using “Memory Stick”s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 28 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations” (page 35).
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 29 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 42).
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 30 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 31 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE 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 18). EFFECT Item P. EFFECT Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects (page 41).
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 32 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Item IMAGE SIZE Setting PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector x 1472×1104 Selects the image size when recording still images. (MVCFD90 only) x 1280× 960 1280(3:2) 1024×768 640×480 STILL 320×240 x 160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images. MOVIE TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white. STILL VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 33 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM CAMERA Item DIGITAL ZOOM Setting x ON OFF SHARPNESS +2 to –2 WHITE BALANCE FLASH LEVEL Description Uses digital zoom. STILL Does not use digital zoom. STILL Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0). IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 40). OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO HIGH x NORMAL EXPOSURE +2.0EV to –2.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 34 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Item VIDEO OUT Setting x NTSC PAL / LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, the USA). MOVIE STILL PLAY Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). /JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. x ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. — Sets the date and time.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 35 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 2, 3 The number of images or the time that you can record on a floppy disk Image size Number of images or time* 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only) Approx. 5 (25) 1280×960 Approx. 6 (32) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 6 (32) 1024×768 Approx. 10 (52) 640×480 Approx. 30 (159) Approx. 15 sec (1 min 25 sec) Approx.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 36 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL) Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) 3 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. 1 2 3 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu. 3 Record the image.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 37 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Recording text documents (TEXT) Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image. 3 FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL switch 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu. 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 38 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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. MVC-FD85 1 2 • MVC-FD90: 1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen. 2Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 39 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 MOVIE or STILL.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 40 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted. 1 2, 3 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired exposure value. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 41 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT) 1 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu. 3 Select the date and time. DAY & TIME Imposes the date, hour, and minute. 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 42 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM B Various playback To display the next (previous) index screen Select v/V at the lower-left of the LCD screen. Playing back six images at once (INDEX) Displays the previous index screen. Displays the next index screen. 1 2 1 2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six images are displayed at once (index screen).
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 43 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Notes Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 3 1 • You cannot use this function on moving images or TEXT mode images. • Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original image size. • The quality of enlarged images may be deteriorated. • The original data is left even if you enlarge the image. • The enlarged image is recorded as the newest file.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 44 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW) This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc. To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show Select \b/B\ at the lower-left of the LCD screen. Notes • The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 45 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Viewing images on a TV screen Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV. Set the TV/ VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”. A/V connecting cable to AUDIO (MONO)/ VIDEO OUT jack Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO (MONO)/ VIDEO OUT jack of your camera and to the audio/ video input jacks of the TV.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 46 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM B Editing 3 Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images. 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 47 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 3 Deleting images (DELETE) Protected images cannot be deleted. 1 2, 3 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]. The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images and these images are deleted.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 48 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Copying images (COPY) Copies images to another floppy disk. In single mode 1 2, 3 3 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image of which you want to change the size. 2 Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from the menu.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 49 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM To continue copying the image to other floppy disks After “COMPLETE” appears in step 5, select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 4 and 5 above. In INDEX mode 1 4 5 2, 3 To cancel copying part-way Change the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector position or turn off the power. Note 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 50 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 personal computer.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 51 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 4 Select [ENTER]. The marks on the selected images change from green to white.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 52 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 2 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 53 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Additional information 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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 54 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) when you are not using the unit for a long time.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 55 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Charging the vanadium-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.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 56 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 61).
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 57 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Cause and/or Solution The flash does not work. • The flash is set to . t Set the flash to (no indication), , or (page 19). • The camera is in one of the following PROGRAM AE modes: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape. t Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to (page 19, 39). • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to MOVIE. t Set it to STILL.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 58 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Symptom Cause and/or Solution The image is in monochrome. • You shot the image in TEXT mode. t Cancel the TEXT mode (page 37). • The picture effect is set to B&W. t Cancel the B&W mode (page 41). The image and sound break off when you play back an image on a personal computer. • You are playing back the file from the floppy disk.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 59 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM 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 has been inserted. FORMAT ERROR • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors).
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 60 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Message Meaning INVALID OPERATION The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to do some operations. DISK ERROR • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to operate. • Trouble has occurred on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 61 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this appears, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 62 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM Specifications System Image device MVC-FD85:1/2.7 type color CCD MVC-FD90:1/3.6 type color CCD Lens MVC-FD85: 3× zoom lens MVC-FD90: 8× zoom lens MVC-FD85: 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) MVC-FD90: f = 4.
filename[D:\nakano's\3060831121\3060831121MVCFD85UC\07add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 63 Monday, March 13, 2000 9:21 AM LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 120min +1.
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