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... Troubleshooting Additional information Index MVC-CD350 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. MVC-CD350 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-081-835-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating...
... Troubleshooting Additional information Index MVC-CD350 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. MVC-CD350 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-081-835-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating...
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... of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is working correctly. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. ...camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded...
... of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is working correctly. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. ...camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded...
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... of Apple Computer, Inc. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of pictures in sandy or dusty locations may not be able to your camera. The camera may cause malfunction. Noise may cause dirt on the camera. The pictures used as examples of the U.S. However, the ™... rain or under similar conditions, be caused on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to remove it may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly. • Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, tuner.
... of Apple Computer, Inc. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of pictures in sandy or dusty locations may not be able to your camera. The camera may cause malfunction. Noise may cause dirt on the camera. The pictures used as examples of the U.S. However, the ™... rain or under similar conditions, be caused on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to remove it may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly. • Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, tuner.
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...battery pack 11 Using an external power source 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on a TV screen 33 Deleting still images Deleting images 35 Formatting a CD-RW 38 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to the subject - EV adjustment 46 Selecting ...Table of your camera 31 Viewing images on /off your camera .. 40 Changing the menu settings 40 Changing the items in the SET UP screen 40 Deciding the still image quality 41 Creating or selecting a folder 41 Creating a new folder 42 Changing the recording folder 42 Advanced still image shooting ...
...battery pack 11 Using an external power source 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on a TV screen 33 Deleting still images Deleting images 35 Formatting a CD-RW 38 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to the subject - EV adjustment 46 Selecting ...Table of your camera 31 Viewing images on /off your camera .. 40 Changing the menu settings 40 Changing the items in the SET UP screen 40 Deciding the still image quality 41 Creating or selecting a folder 41 Creating a new folder 42 Changing the recording folder 42 Advanced still image shooting ...
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... zoom 60 Recording an enlarged image - Introduction 74 Viewing images using CD-ROM drive .. 75 Finalizing a disc 75 What is finalization 75 Canceling finalization (Unfinalize) (CD-RW only 76 Using the supplied 8cm CD adapter... 77 Viewing images through a CD-ROM drive ...78 Image file storage destinations and image file names 79 Copying images into your computer through a USB connection 81 Installing the PTP Manager 81 Installing "ImageMixer 83 Connecting the camera to print - Protect 65 Changing image size - Advanced still...
... zoom 60 Recording an enlarged image - Introduction 74 Viewing images using CD-ROM drive .. 75 Finalizing a disc 75 What is finalization 75 Canceling finalization (Unfinalize) (CD-RW only 76 Using the supplied 8cm CD adapter... 77 Viewing images through a CD-ROM drive ...78 Image file storage destinations and image file names 79 Copying images into your computer through a USB connection 81 Installing the PTP Manager 81 Installing "ImageMixer 83 Connecting the camera to print - Protect 65 Changing image size - Advanced still...
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... digital still camera is complete. Disc preparation for viewing recorded images through a CD-ROM drive is capable of recording still images and movies onto 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs. Blank disc Format (page 38) The disc space is pre-finalization. View through the USB cable (pages 81, 87) The disc status is fully available. Finalize (page 75) Preparation for recording...
... digital still camera is complete. Disc preparation for viewing recorded images through a CD-ROM drive is capable of recording still images and movies onto 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs. Blank disc Format (page 38) The disc space is pre-finalization. View through the USB cable (pages 81, 87) The disc status is fully available. Finalize (page 75) Preparation for recording...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the recommendation of the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association). 9 The effective pixels number is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 8 2 9 ...with a screw length of effective pixels. The number of actually recorded pixels is determined according to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. • The "3.2 MEGA PIXELS" indicated on the camera shows the number of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the recommendation of the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association). 9 The effective pixels number is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 8 2 9 ...with a screw length of effective pixels. The number of actually recorded pixels is determined according to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. • The "3.2 MEGA PIXELS" indicated on the camera shows the number of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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... Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera. Slide the cover in the direction of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack (M series) (supplied) (page 109). 2 Battery eject lever...
... Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera. Slide the cover in the direction of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack (M series) (supplied) (page 109). 2 Battery eject lever...
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... The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. 60min 3.1M 101 4 M AF • The black portion of your camera. To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery cover. 2 To wall outlet Power cord 1 4 AC Adaptor , Connect the power cord to the...
... The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. 60min 3.1M 101 4 M AF • The black portion of your camera. To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery cover. 2 To wall outlet Power cord 1 4 AC Adaptor , Connect the power cord to the...
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...is set to [Fine] - The zoom is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings Viewing still images2) Image size 3.1M VGA NP-FM50 (supplied) No. of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied disc as you shoot images in the SET... UP settings 13 The flash strobes once every two times - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times - [AF Mode] is used - The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NP-FM50 (supplied) Image size No. The zoom ...
...is set to [Fine] - The zoom is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings Viewing still images2) Image size 3.1M VGA NP-FM50 (supplied) No. of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied disc as you shoot images in the SET... UP settings 13 The flash strobes once every two times - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times - [AF Mode] is used - The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NP-FM50 (supplied) Image size No. The zoom ...
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... using the adaptor, immediately shut off . AC-L15A/L15B • Do not use your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it from the DC IN jack of the... camera. • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as this ...facing forward. • Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the wall outlet [b]. Using your camera in any trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it is connected to the wall outlet, even if...
... using the adaptor, immediately shut off . AC-L15A/L15B • Do not use your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it from the DC IN jack of the... camera. • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as this ...facing forward. • Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the wall outlet [b]. Using your camera in any trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it is connected to the wall outlet, even if...
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... the control button 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO 400 200 100 Auto WB ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up and the power is on your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. Turning off . The auto power-off function also will not operate in the following... circumstances. • When viewing movies • When a connector is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is plugged into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack. The POWER lamp (green) lights up the menu or the SET UP screen (page...
... the control button 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO 400 200 100 Auto WB ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up and the power is on your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. Turning off . The auto power-off function also will not operate in the following... circumstances. • When viewing movies • When a connector is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is plugged into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack. The POWER lamp (green) lights up the menu or the SET UP screen (page...
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...prepare the disc for recording depending on the LCD screen and it means that image data is being read or written. Disc 2 Push here , Place a disc in the disc tray. Shooting still images Inserting and removing ...a disc Disc cover OPEN lever Pickup lens 1 , Open the disc cover. Never open the disc cover. • You can use only 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs that the...as the image data may be damaged or the disc may become unusable. • While the camera is writing data on a disc, the disc cover OPEN lever is flashing, it may appear...
...prepare the disc for recording depending on the LCD screen and it means that image data is being read or written. Disc 2 Push here , Place a disc in the disc tray. Shooting still images Inserting and removing ...a disc Disc cover OPEN lever Pickup lens 1 , Open the disc cover. Never open the disc cover. • You can use only 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs that the...as the image data may be damaged or the disc may become unusable. • While the camera is writing data on a disc, the disc cover OPEN lever is flashing, it may appear...
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Images recorded before finalization remain on the LCD screen. "Initialize Place on level surface" appears on the disc. Shooting still images Initializing a disc What is also automatically performed, and you perform finalization (page 75) using 1 (Disc Tool 1) in progress Initialize ... 105). Initialization starts. Initialization is set the mode dial to , SCN or . • You can continue to record images. When you can also perform initialization using your camera to view images through a CD-ROM drive, initialization is initialization? Do not shake or strike the...
Images recorded before finalization remain on the LCD screen. "Initialize Place on level surface" appears on the disc. Shooting still images Initializing a disc What is also automatically performed, and you perform finalization (page 75) using 1 (Disc Tool 1) in progress Initialize ... 105). Initialization starts. Initialization is set the mode dial to , SCN or . • You can continue to record images. When you can also perform initialization using your camera to view images through a CD-ROM drive, initialization is initialization? Do not shake or strike the...
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... in a supplied CD-R2) (Units: images) Quality3) Image size Fine Standard 3.1M 81 145 2.8M(3:2) 81 145 2.0M 131 234 1.2M 194 345 VGA 655 1285 2) When [REC Mode] is maximum 3.1 MEGA pixels. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may...examples. The number of actually recorded pixels is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of data needed to preserve your disc. Image size and quality Shooting still images You can choose image ...
... in a supplied CD-R2) (Units: images) Quality3) Image size Fine Standard 3.1M 81 145 2.8M(3:2) 81 145 2.0M 131 234 1.2M 194 345 VGA 655 1285 2) When [REC Mode] is maximum 3.1 MEGA pixels. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may...examples. The number of actually recorded pixels is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of data needed to preserve your disc. Image size and quality Shooting still images You can choose image ...
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... AF range finder frame, see page 43.) 22 To shoot even closer subjects, use macro recording mode (page 25). When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is not complete. The beep sounds. AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes green t Lights up...This camera can continue to be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.) • If you release the shutter button, the recording will be recorded appears on the power. Basic still ...
... AF range finder frame, see page 43.) 22 To shoot even closer subjects, use macro recording mode (page 25). When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is not complete. The beep sounds. AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes green t Lights up...This camera can continue to be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.) • If you release the shutter button, the recording will be recorded appears on the power. Basic still ...
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...size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to flashing slowly. Mode dial for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using menus (pages 40 and 101). 60min 3.1M 101 95 M AF 4 , Press the ...time, as a mirror or a luminous body. • A flashing subject. • A backlit subject. See page 43 for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at this lamp is seen through glass, such as a window. • ...
...size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to flashing slowly. Mode dial for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using menus (pages 40 and 101). 60min 3.1M 101 95 M AF 4 , Press the ...time, as a mirror or a luminous body. • A flashing subject. • A backlit subject. See page 43 for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at this lamp is seen through glass, such as a window. • ...
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... Motion). • The recommended shooting distance using a tripod is recommended. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images 60min 3.1M FINE 101 96 M AF F3.8 30 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down while the flash...You can change the brightness of the flash with [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 102). (You cannot change the brightness of the camera, the focus and the exposure may block the light from the LCD screen. • If you press the shutter button while standing in front of...
... Motion). • The recommended shooting distance using a tripod is recommended. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images 60min 3.1M FINE 101 96 M AF F3.8 30 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down while the flash...You can change the brightness of the flash with [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 102). (You cannot change the brightness of the camera, the focus and the exposure may block the light from the LCD screen. • If you press the shutter button while standing in front of...
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...image. Date: Superimposes the year, month and day onto the image. Inserting the date and time on the LCD screen during playback only. 2 , Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press z. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the... date and time cannot be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on a still image Camera Moving Image : 1 AF Mode : MPEG Movie Monitor 2 Smart Zoom : On Date/Time : Off 1 Red Eye Reduction : Off 2 AF Illuminator : Auto SELECT...
...image. Date: Superimposes the year, month and day onto the image. Inserting the date and time on the LCD screen during playback only. 2 , Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press z. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the... date and time cannot be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on a still image Camera Moving Image : 1 AF Mode : MPEG Movie Monitor 2 Smart Zoom : On Date/Time : Off 1 Red Eye Reduction : Off 2 AF Illuminator : Auto SELECT...
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...-image) screen Nine images are displayed simultaneously in the selected recording folder (page 41) appears on the screen. 31 The ... screen. Index (triple-image) screen Three images are also displayed. • For a detailed description of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min VGA 101 8/9 Index (nine-image) screen 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:... view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. Various image information items are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen. Viewing still images Viewing still images Viewing images on the ...
...-image) screen Nine images are displayed simultaneously in the selected recording folder (page 41) appears on the screen. 31 The ... screen. Index (triple-image) screen Three images are also displayed. • For a detailed description of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min VGA 101 8/9 Index (nine-image) screen 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:... view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. Various image information items are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen. Viewing still images Viewing still images Viewing images on the ...