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  • Sony FD97 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 1
    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 to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MVC-FD97 ©2001 Sony Corporation
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    servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY SONY Model No.: MVC-FD97 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony manual Class B digital device, pursuant
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    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. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service the picture and sound of this camera. 3
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    may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the floppy disks or "Memory Stick"s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. LCD screen, finder (only models with
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    your floppy disk (DISK COPY) ...... 70 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK 71 Format 72 B As an external drive Using the camera as an external drive of a computer 73 Additional information Precautions 74 On "Memory Sticks 76 Using your camera abroad 76 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
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    can easily copy images onto your computer using a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," and view and modify images on your computer using application software. Viewing images using a computer: page 29 Records a moving picture with audio The digital still camera can record a moving picture with audio for
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    (23) D Shutter button (18, 25) E Zoom lever (21) F Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. G Focus ring (55) H Lens I DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13) J (One-push white balance) button (59) K Flash (23) L Accessory shoe M SPOT METER button (57) N Finder adjustment dial (19) O WHITE
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    L ACC (Accessory) jack M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (40) N Access lamp (18, 19) O DISK EJECT lever (16) P Speaker Q Floppy disk slot (16) R Battery cover/PUSH button (bottom surface) (9) S "Memory Stick" cover/ "Memory Stick" slot (17) T USB cover/USB jack (31) U MS /FD ("Memory Stick"/floppy disk
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    power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack* (L series). See page 77 for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the
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    pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera. Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen or finder on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use
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    and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording/playback when using floppy disks NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Number of images Battery life (min.) Number of images Continuous recording* Approx. 65 Approx. 650 Approx. 150 Approx. 1600 Continuous
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    , using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom. • The capacity of the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" is limited. The above figures are as a guide when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is
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    mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. Using your camera abroad For details, see page 76. When using the AC power adaptor Be sure to use it near a wall outlet. If a malfunction
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    /OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF 3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z. VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT
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    Getting started 5 Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM ENTER SELECT/ADJUST CANCEL OK 6
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    Notes • Do not insert the media other than the floppy disks described above. • You cannot use the optional MSAC-FD2M/FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick. • Never remove the floppy disk, turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up. Removing
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    " once lightly. Notes • If you do not insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, a message such as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. • Never remove the "Memory Stick," turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record
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    recording on the "Memory Stick." FD: When recording on the floppy disk. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beeps sound and the image is frozen. However, the image has not been recorded yet. While the AE lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure
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    , do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not change the position of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may become unusable. • When you press
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    /OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen. The battery life will be longer. LCD ON/OFF switch Notes /STILL/MOVIE selector -Shutter button -MS/FD selector -STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch -FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch -Focus ring Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." 20
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    cm (9 7/8 inches) T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) To record even closer subjects, see page 54. 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 10×. W T The T-side of the bar
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    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. • If you use a wide conversion lens (not supplied), this lens may influence the SteadyShot function. The indicators on the LCD screen or
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    strobes when the surroundings become dark. To change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. This setting can be set only when the flash is popped up. (Flash) OPEN (FLASH) Each time you press the button, the indicator
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    and the recorded image may be eclipsed. • You cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time. • The indicator appears when the flash is not popped up under situations that you should use the flash. • Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects
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    to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick." 3 12 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When recording on the "Memory Stick." FD: When recording on the floppy disk. 3 Press the shutter button fully down. "REC
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    Memory Stick." FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk. 3 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder. 4 Select the desired still not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment. • You may not be able to
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    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. 3 Press v on the control button to
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    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). B (playback)/ X (pause) button 120min 160 6/8 0:05 INDEX DELETE FILE
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    the images stored in a floppy disk or "Memory Stick." To make the USB connection: You have to install the USB driver in your computer beforehand. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your computer and application software. Notes • Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following
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    Mac G4 The USB connector must be provided as standard. Notes • Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time ( . Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 30
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    . To the USB connector To the USB jack Computer Push the connector as far USB cable as it will go 7 Insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted. 8 Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your
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    . 4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the "System Folder" to open the window. 5 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into
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    on the finder of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive, "Removable Disk"(Example (D:)∗). The folders inside the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" are displayed. If the drive is not recognized properly, see "Troubleshooting" on page 79. ∗ Drive identifier
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    2000 Professional users When using Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional, the following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, ejecting the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" from the camera, or changing the position of the MS/FD selector, while it is connected
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    "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. This will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera. Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still
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    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 Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the floppy disk is [A].) Storage destination containing still
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    B Playback Location File Meaning 3 1/2 Floppy MVC-sssf.JPG [A:] • 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
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    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.") Folder containing still image recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode
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    in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file -An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this
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    to record or play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY: To play back or edit images STILL: To record still images, VOICE images and Clip Motion images MOVIE: To record moving images How to use the control button The control
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    OK MENU BAR OFF VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT CLOSE The "Advanced operations" section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as "Select [item name]." 41
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    STILL/MOVIE PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode) EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF MVC displayed items are changed according to the position of the MS/FD selector. VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT NTSC INDEX
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    60). DATE xOFF FILE Item-1 Item-2 Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector DISK TOOL (When the MS/FD selector is set to FD.) FORMAT OK CANCEL Formats a floppy disk (page 72). PLAY Once you format a floppy disk, STILL all of the data, including MOVIE protected images are deleted
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    in sequence even if the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" is changed. Note that file numbers are not in sequence between a floppy disk and "Memory Stick." STILL MOVIE xNORMAL Resets the file number that starts from 001 or 0001 each time the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" is changed. Sets the image
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    slide show can be repeated. (When using the floppy disk, a slide show is up to approx. 20 CAMERA Item Setting DIGITAL xON ZOOM OFF SHARPNESS +2 to -2 Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector Uses digital zoom. STILL Does not use digital zoom. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. STILL
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    is set to MS.) RESIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to FD.) RESIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.) Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector FD t FD Copies the image to a floppy disk. PLAY FD t MS Copies the image to a "Memory Stick." CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page
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    sound. Adjusts the LCD screen brightness using +/- on the LCD screen or on the finder. PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode) Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode). DELETE
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    Select the desired image size. Still image size: • When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, FD selector is set to MS 1600 (FINE), 1600 (3:2)F*, 1024 (FINE), 640 (FINE) (FINE): The quality of the image recorded in a "Memory Stick" is higher than the image recorded in a floppy disk
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    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. • If you try to record 3001 images or more on a "Memory Stick," even if the remaining memory capacity of the "Memory Stick" is sufficient
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    The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" (8 MB) Image size Number of images Floppy disk "Memory Stick" 160×120 Approx. Approx. (NORMAL) 7* 40* 80×72 quality deteriorates. • GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly. 50
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    Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu. 3 Record the image. The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode Image size Number of images Floppy disk "Memory Stick" 1600×1200 Approx
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    1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu. 3 Record the image. The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in TEXT mode Image size Number of images* Floppy disk "Memory Stick" 1600×1200 Minimum
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    images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed) when using a "Memory Stick." 4 1 2 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Set the MS/FD selector to MS. 3 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TIFF] from the menu. 4 Record the image. The number of images that you
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    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. 2 Set the FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL switch to AUTO. 3 Press (macro). The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. With the zoom
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    2 3 1 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 cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side until the indicator stops flashing. • You cannot use this function
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    select a shutter speed in 17 steps from 8'' to 1/500 when recording a still image, or in 11 steps from 1/8 to 1/500 when recording a moving that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. • Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: - Twilight mode - Twilight plus mode -
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    Tips Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to
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    situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Tips Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually
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    flashing even when you press , record in automatic white balance mode. Tips The image is susceptible to lighting conditions. The image looks blue under sunlight in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. Human eyes can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem
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    "Setting the date and time" (page 14). • The date and time are not imposed onto Clip Motion images. 60 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [P. EFFECT] from the menu. 3 Select the desired mode. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture
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    back six images at once (INDEX) 1 2 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. 2 Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen the INDEX screen, the image may appear different from the actual image. B Various playback MVC-001F 2001 7 4 12:30PM DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY This shows the
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    and the image on the LCD screen or on the finder returns to the normal size after recording. 62 Notes • You cannot trim moving images, still images recorded in Clip Motion, TEXT mode, or uncompressed images. • Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original image size. • The quality of enlarged
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    on the image size. B Various playback 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. 2 Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE SHOW] from the ). REPEAT ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop (When using the floppy disk, the slide show stops approximately 20 minutes*) until [RETURN] is selected. OFF
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    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. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting
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    you select [ALL] Select [ON]. All the images in the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" are protected. When you select [SELECT] Select all the release protection Select [OFF] in step 2. In INDEX mode 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT
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    [OK] from the menu. The image is deleted. In INDEX mode 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [DELETE] and then [ALL or 3. Note If there are files on the "Memory Stick" with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted
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    a large size, the picture quality deteriorates. 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image of which you want to change Select the desired size. • When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480. • When the MS/FD selector is set to MS 1600 (FINE),
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    FD. FD t FD: Copies to the floppy disk FD t MS: Copies to the "Memory Stick" • 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 When you select [FD t MS] or [MS t FD], the camera automatically starts copying if the floppy disk and "Memory
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    Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 3 Select [TOOL], and then [COPY] from the menu. 4 Select the media that the image will be copied onto. • When the MS/FD selector is set to FD. FD t FD: Copies to the floppy disk FD t MS: Copies to the "Memory Stick" • When the
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    insert the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" without selecting [EXIT] after "COMPLETE" appears, the image will be copied. • The number of floppy disks that is needed for copying is as a guide, which is displayed when selecting [MS t FD]. Copying all the information on your floppy disk (DISK COPY) You
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    will be carried out onto the floppy disk. Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 1 2, 3, 4 In
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    . The marks on all images are unmarked. To print out using the FVP-1 Mavica Printer Set PRESET SELECT SW to PC on the printer. Notes • You cannot . 1 2 3 1 Select the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" using the MS/FD selector. 2 Insert only the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" you want to format. Be sure
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    as a floppy disk/ "Memory Stick" drive of a computer. Install the USB driver to the computer beforehand (page 31). For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional Users 1 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 2 Select the drive type using the MS/FD
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    salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction. On floppy disks To protect data recorded on floppy disks, note the following: • Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions. Otherwise
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    moisture condensation occurs Immediately eject the floppy disk, then turn off the camera and wait about an hour Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Vibrating On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do
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    If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On "Memory Sticks" "Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data
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    must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. Charging the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera. • We recommend charging the battery
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    battery pack up on your camera. This is to maintain the battery pack's functions. • To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER switch to on in PLAY mode until the power goes off without a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick" inserted. Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery
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    to STILL or MOVIE (pages 18, 25). • No floppy disk is inserted into your camera. tInsert a floppy disk (page 16). • The tab on the disk is set to the unrecordable position. tSet it to the recording position (page 16). • No "Memory Stick" is inserted into your camera. tInsert a "Memory Stick" (page
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    no indication), , or (page 23). • The camera is in one of the following PROGRAM AE modes: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape. tCancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to (page 23, 56). • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is set to MOVIE. tSet it to STILL. • The flash is not popped up. tPop up
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    the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." tCopy the file to the hard disk of the computer and then play back the file from the hard disk (pages 29, 34). • The image is protected. tCancel the protection (page 65). • With the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector set to STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera
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    position for the media being used. tSet the MS/FD selector to the proper position. • The USB driver is not installed. tInstall the USB driver (page 31). • For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users Since the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable
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    corner. For Windows 2000 Professional users driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the computer following the procedure on page 31. Perform all steps without skipping. Battery packs Symptom The battery pack cannot be charged. The battery life is short. Cause and/or Solution • The power of the camera
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    pack (page 9, 10). • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. tCharge the battery pack fully (page 10). • A malfunction has occurred in the battery pack. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The AC power adaptor is not connected. tConnect the power
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    disk is inserted, or there is trouble with the disk. A directory with the same name already exists. The remaining capacity of the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" is not enough to copy the image. You tried to play back images with an image size larger than the maximum playback size of this camera
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    file that was created on equipment other than your camera. The battery is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type. The image is protected. The battery level is too low. When the remaining time is about 5 to 10 minutes, E may flash depending on the battery pack used, operating conditions, or the environment. 86
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    . tChange the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." (pages 16, 17) • A camera malfunction that you cannot repair has occurred. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit indication. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if
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    JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG (Monaural) Recording medium Floppy disk: 3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44 MB) "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended recording distance: 0.6 m to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) Input and Output connector A/V OUT (MONO) (Monaural
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    of recorded images P Remaining disk capacity/ Remaining memory capacity indicator : Floppy disk : "Memory Stick" Q Recording time indicator R Self-diagnosis function indicator/Recording time indicator S Self-timer indicator T Spot light-metering indicator U Menu bar and guide menu They appear by
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    stop, and X during playback. D Image searching buttons E Menu bar and guide menu F Remaining disk capacity/Remaining memory capacity indicator : Floppy disk : "Memory Stick" G Counter H Image number/number of stored images on a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" I Playback image J Playback bar 90
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    DIGITAL ZOOM .....21 45 DISK COPY 70 DISK TOOL 43 DPOF 71 E Editing COPY 68 DELETE 66 PROTECT 65 E-MAIL 51 F FILE NUMBER 44 Finder 19 FLASH LEVEL 46 Floppy disk , "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 9 77 J , , JPEG 18 29 39 M Macro recording 54 Manual focusing 55 "Memory Stick" Copying 68
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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. ________________________
©2001 Sony Corporation
MVC-FD97