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3-862-941-11 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD51 ©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-862-941-11 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD51 ©1998 by Sony Corporation
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... the plug without the fuse cover. and other countries. • All other countries. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of this camera. • IBM PC/AT is a trademark licensed to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to...
... the plug without the fuse cover. and other countries. • All other countries. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of this camera. • IBM PC/AT is a trademark licensed to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to...
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MVC-FD51(U/C-E) Table of contents Table of contents 5 Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7 Getting started 8 Preparation 8 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 10 Step 3: Setting the date and time 12 Basic operations 15 Recording ... using a personal computer 31 Advanced operations 32 Changing the mode settings 32 Enjoying Picture Effect 35 Additional information 36 Changing the lithium battery in the camera 36 Precautions 37 Troubleshooting 39 Self-diagnosis display 41 Specifications 42 Parts identification 43 Index 46 5-EN
MVC-FD51(U/C-E) Table of contents Table of contents 5 Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7 Getting started 8 Preparation 8 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 10 Step 3: Setting the date and time 12 Basic operations 15 Recording ... using a personal computer 31 Advanced operations 32 Changing the mode settings 32 Enjoying Picture Effect 35 Additional information 36 Changing the lithium battery in the camera 36 Precautions 37 Troubleshooting 39 Self-diagnosis display 41 Specifications 42 Parts identification 43 Index 46 5-EN
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...about its battery consumption. "InfoLITHIUM" is ".JPG". Extension of the file is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 6-EN If you may be contrary to operate your camera Checking supplied accessories (see page 31. Unauthorized recording of such materials may want to make a trial...if recording or playback is not made due to read before using your camera, the camera may be compensated for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. For details, see page 8) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set) Shoulder strap (1) Battery charger (1) NP-...
...about its battery consumption. "InfoLITHIUM" is ".JPG". Extension of the file is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 6-EN If you may be contrary to operate your camera Checking supplied accessories (see page 31. Unauthorized recording of such materials may want to make a trial...if recording or playback is not made due to read before using your camera, the camera may be compensated for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. For details, see page 8) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set) Shoulder strap (1) Battery charger (1) NP-...
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.... When moving this unit from one atmospheric condition to disk. If this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in the rain or outdoors, be careful not allow it using the camera or personal computer. Use the following floppy disk type. • Size: 3.5 inch • Type: 2HD ...letters. Do not get the unit wet This unit is an electronic device, do not allow water to get wet. Before using your camera This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as inability to use floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may condense inside or outside...
.... When moving this unit from one atmospheric condition to disk. If this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in the rain or outdoors, be careful not allow it using the camera or personal computer. Use the following floppy disk type. • Size: 3.5 inch • Type: 2HD ...letters. Do not get the unit wet This unit is an electronic device, do not allow water to get wet. Before using your camera This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as inability to use floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may condense inside or outside...
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...If they are not set, incorrect date and time are necessary for MS-DOS format recording. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you need Digital Still Camera Battery pack (NP-F330) Battery charger (BC-V615) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder ...strap Preparation outlines The clock is not set the clock before using your camera. 1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 9) 2 Install the battery pack. (p. 10) This camera operates by battery pack. Preparation What you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode. 8-EN Be sure to set at the factory.
...If they are not set, incorrect date and time are necessary for MS-DOS format recording. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you need Digital Still Camera Battery pack (NP-F330) Battery charger (BC-V615) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder ...strap Preparation outlines The clock is not set the clock before using your camera. 1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 9) 2 Install the battery pack. (p. 10) This camera operates by battery pack. Preparation What you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode. 8-EN Be sure to set at the factory.
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...can be recorded/played back under the temperature of 77°F (25°C). However, the indication may not be decreased if you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. 1) Recording at about 10 second intervals 2) Recording at about 15 second... on /off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. 11-EN Battery life/No. Numbers in a cold environment or while you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. During playback, it is displayed with using conditions and circumstances. * During ...
...can be recorded/played back under the temperature of 77°F (25°C). However, the indication may not be decreased if you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. 1) Recording at about 10 second intervals 2) Recording at about 15 second... on /off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. 11-EN Battery life/No. Numbers in a cold environment or while you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. During playback, it is displayed with using conditions and circumstances. * During ...
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... appears on the power. If the "I" indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p. 15) and the power turned on page 36. 12-EN When an item is selected, the color of the...
... appears on the power. If the "I" indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p. 15) and the power turned on page 36. 12-EN When an item is selected, the color of the...
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button lamp 4,5 3 21 DISPLAY button 1 Slide POWER down to turn on the LCD screen. 3 Slide OPEN in the direction of the ACCESS LCD screen) +/- Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. 6,7 Macro switch BRIGHT (brightness of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 2 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA. The screen turns blue and "COVER OPEN" appears. 15-EN
button lamp 4,5 3 21 DISPLAY button 1 Slide POWER down to turn on the LCD screen. 3 Slide OPEN in the direction of the ACCESS LCD screen) +/- Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. 6,7 Macro switch BRIGHT (brightness of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 2 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA. The screen turns blue and "COVER OPEN" appears. 15-EN
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... +EV MENU The EV (exposure value) can shoot a subject that is too close to focus on Move the macro switch on the front of the camera to 25 cm) or more away from the lens surface in macro mode. cMACRO 20-EN
... +EV MENU The EV (exposure value) can shoot a subject that is too close to focus on Move the macro switch on the front of the camera to 25 cm) or more away from the lens surface in macro mode. cMACRO 20-EN
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... on the LCD screen. 5 To display the preceding recorded image, select " " with the control button, then press it clicks, then close the cover. 4 Set PLAY/CAMERA to PLAY. Watching images on the LCD screen ACCESS lamp 3 2 1 4 1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 2 Slide OPEN in the floppy disk File... screen are not displayed, press the left or right side of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. 3 Insert the floppy disk until it . MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1998 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Number of stored images in the direction of the control button to display...
... on the LCD screen. 5 To display the preceding recorded image, select " " with the control button, then press it clicks, then close the cover. 4 Set PLAY/CAMERA to PLAY. Watching images on the LCD screen ACCESS lamp 3 2 1 4 1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 2 Slide OPEN in the floppy disk File... screen are not displayed, press the left or right side of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. 3 Insert the floppy disk until it . MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1998 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Number of stored images in the direction of the control button to display...
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... compressed in JPEG format (extension .JPG) and simultaneously records file data (extension .411) for Macintosh is available only on this camera using image data with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. A viewing application for index screen. For detailed procedures using the PC ... images. 31-EN Example MVC-001F.JPG: Data file name of the personal computer. 2 Open "My computer" and double click "3.5 inch FD". 3 Double-click the desired data file. applications Microsoft Internet Explorer etc. This data can use the floppy disk recorded with this camera. Viewing images using a...
... compressed in JPEG format (extension .JPG) and simultaneously records file data (extension .411) for Macintosh is available only on this camera using image data with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. A viewing application for index screen. For detailed procedures using the PC ... images. 31-EN Example MVC-001F.JPG: Data file name of the personal computer. 2 Open "My computer" and double click "3.5 inch FD". 3 Double-click the desired data file. applications Microsoft Internet Explorer etc. This data can use the floppy disk recorded with this camera. Viewing images using a...
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The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel changing the mode settings Select " RETURN" or "CANCEL" with the control button, then press it . CAMERA mode CLOCK SET BEEP FIELD/FRAME QUALITY RETURN PLAY mode CLOCK SET BEEP FORMAT DISK DELETE PROTECT RETURN 2 Select desired item with the control button, ...
The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel changing the mode settings Select " RETURN" or "CANCEL" with the control button, then press it . CAMERA mode CLOCK SET BEEP FIELD/FRAME QUALITY RETURN PLAY mode CLOCK SET BEEP FORMAT DISK DELETE PROTECT RETURN 2 Select desired item with the control button, ...
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...can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) • Select FINE when giving priority to image quality. (about 3 minutes maximum. 33-EN Care for camera-shake in FRAME mode, the recorded image is recorded in PLAY mode PROTECT Select this item to protect images. When recording fast-moving subjects in... this item to cancel formatting. Setting the mode of each item Items in CAMERA mode QUALITY < STANDARD*/ FINE > • Select STANDARD as a standard image quality. (about 30 - 40 images can be recorded is fully charged when ...
...can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) • Select FINE when giving priority to image quality. (about 3 minutes maximum. 33-EN Care for camera-shake in FRAME mode, the recorded image is recorded in PLAY mode PROTECT Select this item to protect images. When recording fast-moving subjects in... this item to cancel formatting. Setting the mode of each item Items in CAMERA mode QUALITY < STANDARD*/ FINE > • Select STANDARD as a standard image quality. (about 30 - 40 images can be recorded is fully charged when ...
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CLOCK SET Select this item to turn the beep sound off. See page 12. * is set the date and time. ÷ Changing the mode settings Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON. Select OFF to set at the factory. 34-EN
CLOCK SET Select this item to turn the beep sound off. See page 12. * is set the date and time. ÷ Changing the mode settings Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON. Select OFF to set at the factory. 34-EN
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SEPIA: The picture is reversed. PASTEL: Emphasize contrast and gives picture animation-like colors. NEG. ART: The color and brightness of the picture is sepia. To cancel picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. When you turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to select the desired picture effect mode. Enjoying Picture Effect PICTURE EFFECT button Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly to PLAY, the picture effect is monochrome (black and white). B&W: The picture is automatically cancelled. 35-EN
SEPIA: The picture is reversed. PASTEL: Emphasize contrast and gives picture animation-like colors. NEG. ART: The color and brightness of the picture is sepia. To cancel picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. When you turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to select the desired picture effect mode. Enjoying Picture Effect PICTURE EFFECT button Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly to PLAY, the picture effect is monochrome (black and white). B&W: The picture is automatically cancelled. 35-EN
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In this case, replace the battery with the same type recommended by the lithium battery. 1 Slide the lid of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery.... Discard used batteries according to reset the date and time retained by the manufacturer. CAUTION Danger of fire or explosion. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Changing the lithium battery in fire. WARNING The battery may present a risk of explosion if battery is...
In this case, replace the battery with the same type recommended by the lithium battery. 1 Slide the lid of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery.... Discard used batteries according to reset the date and time retained by the manufacturer. CAUTION Danger of fire or explosion. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Changing the lithium battery in fire. WARNING The battery may present a risk of explosion if battery is...
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... device. If the disk's surface becomes blemished, data may result. • Avoid storing floppy disks in a dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera. In this malfunction cannot be recorded and/or displayed depending on a sandy beach or in areas subject to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the...
... device. If the disk's surface becomes blemished, data may result. • Avoid storing floppy disks in a dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera. In this malfunction cannot be recorded and/or displayed depending on a sandy beach or in areas subject to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the...
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...lithium battery out of the reach of a hot beach or a skiing resort. Moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, put the camera in a plastic bag and allow it (about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Notes on ...swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. •Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to +40°C). ÷ Precautions Operational temperature recommendations This camera's operational temperature is placed in a very damp room, moisture may occur. •Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals....
...lithium battery out of the reach of a hot beach or a skiing resort. Moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, put the camera in a plastic bag and allow it (about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Notes on ...swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. •Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to +40°C). ÷ Precautions Operational temperature recommendations This camera's operational temperature is placed in a very damp room, moisture may occur. •Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals....
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... is set to MACRO. You cannot record images. n Remove the disk and reinstall it to CAMERA. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. n Place the camera away from the TV, etc. 39-EN Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you do not... want to the normal recording position. (p. 20) • The camera is dead. Symptom Cause and/or Solution The camera does not work. The ...
... is set to MACRO. You cannot record images. n Remove the disk and reinstall it to CAMERA. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. n Place the camera away from the TV, etc. 39-EN Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you do not... want to the normal recording position. (p. 20) • The camera is dead. Symptom Cause and/or Solution The camera does not work. The ...