filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066743121\3066743121MVCFD97UC\01COVMVCFD97UC\010cov.fm] masterpage:Right 010cov.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 9:08 AM 3-066-743-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066743121\3066743121MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Left 02war.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 9:09 AM 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-FD97 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066743121\3066743121MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Right 02war.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 9:09 AM The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica kaihan\3066743121\3066743121MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Left 02war.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 9:09 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Table of contents Introduction ..................................... 6 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” ..........
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. qa 2 qs 3 qd 4 qf 5 qg 6 qh 7 qj 8 qk Getting started 1 ql 9 w; 0 wa A OPEN (FLASH) button (23) K Flash (23) B Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Preparing the power supply Getting started Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). See page 77 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. 1 2 1 3 1 2 2 1 Open the battery cover.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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. to DC IN jack 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 2 Battery pack Power cord (mains lead) 3 to a wall outlet (mains) 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) battery pack Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera again.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM STILL mode recording/playback when using “Memory Stick”s NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life Number of (min.) images NP-F550 Battery life Number of (min.) images Continuous recording* Approx. 80 Approx. 1600 Approx. 170 Approx. 3400 Continuous playback** Approx. 100 Approx. 3000 Approx. 230 Approx.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Using the AC power adaptor Getting started to DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 1 Power cord (mains lead) 2 to a wall outlet (mains) 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. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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. Control button POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp 1 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 5 CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2001 / 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:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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 (1.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Inserting a “Memory Stick” 1 2 3 Getting started 2 1 1 2 1 Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Basic operations B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick.” 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 4 Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder, and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen or finder, you can start the next recording.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Turning off the LCD screen Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen. The battery life will be longer. LCD ON/OFF switch Notes • You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Using the zoom feature Zoom lever W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away) B Recording T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is sharp (page 54).
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Activating the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camera compensates for camerashake. STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch Set the STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch to ON. The appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. (SteadyShot) indicator Notes • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Using the self-timer When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Self-timer lamp Control button Shutter button Recording images with the flash Press OPEN (FLASH) to pop up the flash. The initial setting is AUTO (no indication).
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes • The recommended shooting distance is 0.6 to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet). • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash and the recorded image may be eclipsed. • You cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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 or a “Memory Stick.” 3 B Recording 1 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM B Playback Playing back still images Access lamp 3, 4 2 Control button 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When playing back images in the “Memory Stick.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Playing back moving images Access lamp 2 3–5 Control button 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When playing back images in the “Memory Stick.” FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 28 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 5 Select the B (playback) button on the LCD screen or on the finder with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The moving image and sound are played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause).
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 29 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Viewing images using a computer You can view or modify data recorded with your camera using application software on a computer, or attach it to an E-mail. Viewing images using a floppy disk drive For Windows 98 users Start up your computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your computer.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM xRecommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS:Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM xInstalling the USB driver Do not connect your camera to your computer before installing the USB driver. First, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 9 Follow the on-screen messages to recognize the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM xViewing images For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users 1 Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB jack (miniB) on the camera and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 6 Select and double-click the desired image/audio file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 36).
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes on using your computer Floppy disk/“Memory Stick” • Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” only using this camera (page 72). You cannot format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” using a computer via the USB cable. • Use only a DOS/V 2HD format floppy disk. Other disks will not be recognized by a computer.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Location File Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in — E-MAIL mode (page 51) — VOICE mode (page 51) MVC-sssf.411 • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera. MVC-sssf.MPG • Moving image file MVC-sssf.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM When using “Memory Stick”s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Folder Imcif100 File Meaning DSC0ssss.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 51) DSC0ssss.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 53) Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally Momlv100 DSC0ssss.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 40 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen or on the finder Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder. Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen or on the finder. INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK TOOL SETUP MENU BAR OFF Menu bar Note You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 61).
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 42 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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 or on the finder with the control button. 1–3 Control button PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector 1 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 43 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector or the MS/FD selector. The LCD screen or the finder shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (self-timer) Records with the self-timer (page 23). EFFECT Item P.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Item FORMAT (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.) FILE NUMBER Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 45 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Item REC MODE Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in STILL addition to the JPEG file when the MS/ FD selector is set to MS. TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white. VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Item FLASH LEVEL Setting HIGH Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector Makes the flash level higher than normal. STILL x NORMAL Normal setting. LOW EXPOSURE +2.0EV to –2.0EV Makes the flash level lower than normal. Adjusts the exposure before recording. STILL MOVIE TOOL Item COPY (When the MS/FD selector is set to FD.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\05bef.fm] 01cov.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Item Setting VIDEO OUT Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, the USA). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). x ENGLISH CLOCK SET — PLAY STILL MOVIE Displays the menu items in English. PLAY STILL MOVIE /JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. Sets the date and time (page 14).
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 ∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this image size, the margin of an image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of the upper and lower of the image being displayed on the LCD screen or on the finder is not recorded.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes • If you try to record 55 images or more on a floppy disk, even if the remaining disk capacity is sufficient, “DISK FULL” appears on the LCD screen or on the finder and you cannot record any more images.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 50 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 4 Record the image for the first frame. 160 5 6 2/10 Notes • Reading and writing data takes more time than normal image recording. • Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 51 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL) The E-MAIL mode records a smallsize (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 52 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in VOICE mode Image size Number of images* Floppy disk “Memory Stick” 1600×1200 Approx. 3 Approx. 7 1600 (3:2) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1600 (ECM) Approx. 5 Recording text documents (TEXT) Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 53 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2. Notes • If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image. • Writing and reading data take more time than normal recording.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 54 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes • JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu (page 48). TIFF images are recorded in [1600×1200] size other than when [1600 (3:2)F] is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in normal recording. Recording images in macro 1 2 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 55 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes Focusing manually Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places. 1 2 3 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. 2 Set the FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL switch to MANUAL. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 56 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 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. 2 Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 57 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 58 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Tips Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. 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. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 59 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 2 Shoot a white object such as paper Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) full under the same situation you will shoot. 3 Press . The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\06adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 60 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT) 4 1 1 2, 3 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [P. EFFECT] from the menu.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 61 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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 or on the finder. Displays the previous index screen. Displays the next index screen. 1 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. 2 Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen or on the finder.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 62 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 3 1 2, 4 1 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 or on the finder. 4 Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 63 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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 on the LCD screen or on the finder. Note The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GBMVCFD92UC\07adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 64 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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 A/V OUT (MONO) jack 1 Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the TV.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 65 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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 or “Memory Stick” are protected. When you select [SELECT] Select all the images to be protected with the control button, then select [ENTER]. The selected images are protected.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 66 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 67 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Use this function when you need a small-size image to attach it to an Email. The original image is retained even after resizing. The resized image is recorded as the newest file. • You cannot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode, moving images, uncompressed images, or Clip Motion images.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 68 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 4 Copying images (COPY) Copies images to another floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” In single mode • 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 2 1 5 When you select [FD t MS] or [MS t FD], the camera automatically starts copying if the floppy disk and “Memory Stick” are inserted.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 69 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM In INDEX mode 5 ∗ [ALL] can be selected only when selecting [FD t FD] or [FD t MS]. 2 1 6 When you select [SELECT]** Select all the images to be copied with the control button. The mark appears on the selected images and then select [ENTER]. ∗∗ When selecting [MS t FD], the 3, 4, 5 1 Select the media using the MS/FD selector.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 70 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 71 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 72 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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 “Memory Stick,” all data stored on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” will be deleted. Check the contents of the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” before formatting.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 73 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Notes • Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” only using this camera. You cannot format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” using a computer via the USB cable. • When you format, be sure to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 74 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen or finder 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:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 75 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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 • Use only the specified charger with the charging function.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 76 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 77 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 78 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 79 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 80 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Symptom 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 81 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Cause and/or Solution The image and sound break off when you play back an image on a computer. • You are playing back the file from the floppy disk or “Memory Stick.” t Copy the file to the hard disk of the computer and then play back the file from the hard disk (pages 29, 34). Your camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 82 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Symptom 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 83 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 5 Open “Device Manager” on Windows. For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows Me users: 1 Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System]. 2 System properties is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at the top.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 84 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 85 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen or on the finder. 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 86 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Message Meaning INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera. for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. - The image is protected. The battery level is too low.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 87 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen or on the finder 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.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 88 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM Specifications LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 180 000 (800×225) dots Rated output voltage DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode 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.) 125×39×62 mm (5×1 9/16× 2 1/2 inches) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.
filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\09add.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 89 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM LCD screen/finder indicators The indicators during recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 120min +1.0EV 10 REC 0:03 15s 1600 ECM DATE SOLARIZE F2.
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\3rd\3066743111\3066743111MVCFD97UC\02GBMVCFD97UC\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 91 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 AM I Index A , AC power adaptor.....10 13 ACC jack ...........................8 Adjusting brightness Image...........................46 LCD screen..................20 AE (auto exposure) ..........18 Auto power-off function ..11 , B Battery pack Charging ......................10 Installing........................9 Remaining time ...........
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