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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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...companies. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may be used. If the plug supplied with this manual. 4-EN and ...other product names mentioned herein may influence the picture of this camera. • IBM PC/AT is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP...
...companies. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may be used. If the plug supplied with this manual. 4-EN and ...other product names mentioned herein may influence the picture of this camera. • IBM PC/AT is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP...
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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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... read before using your camera, the camera may not operate. Extension of Sony Corporation. 6-EN If you may be compensated for contents of the recording Contents of the camera, floppy disk, etc. No compensation for if recording or playback is working correctly. Precaution on this camera is ".JPG". For details, see page 8) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set...
... read before using your camera, the camera may not operate. Extension of Sony Corporation. 6-EN If you may be compensated for contents of the recording Contents of the camera, floppy disk, etc. No compensation for if recording or playback is working correctly. Precaution on this camera is ".JPG". For details, see page 8) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set...
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... loss always copy (back up) data to use floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may condense inside or outside the camera. Do not shake or strike the unit Malfunctions, inability to record images as well as media. e.g., Press FLASH. 7-EN When shooting in capital letters. If... (512 bytes × 18 sector) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it to another, moisture may occur. Before using your camera This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as inability to disk.
... loss always copy (back up) data to use floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may condense inside or outside the camera. Do not shake or strike the unit Malfunctions, inability to record images as well as media. e.g., Press FLASH. 7-EN When shooting in capital letters. If... (512 bytes × 18 sector) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it to another, moisture may occur. Before using your camera This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as inability to disk.
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... pack. 3 Set the date and time. (p. 12) The date and time data are recorded. 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.
... pack. 3 Set the date and time. (p. 12) The date and time data are recorded. 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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... a guide with the image on the LCD screen. ¡ Auto power-off function During recording if you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 85 (80... second intervals 2) Recording at about 15 second intervals 3) Playing back single image at about 3 minutes while the power is displayed on , the camera turns off . • Battery life and No. of images that can be recorded/played back under the temperature of images will be displayed properly...
... a guide with the image on the LCD screen. ¡ Auto power-off function During recording if you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 85 (80... second intervals 2) Recording at about 15 second intervals 3) Playing back single image at about 3 minutes while the power is displayed on , the camera turns off . • Battery life and No. of images that can be recorded/played back under the temperature of images will be displayed properly...
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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 Control button Upper side Left 1 side Right side Press ...
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 Control button Upper side Left 1 side Right side Press ...
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The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 2 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA. 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 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) +/-
The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 2 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA. 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 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) +/-
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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 focus on a distant subject. Put back the switch until it to 25 cm) or more away from the lens surface in macro mode. cMACRO...
... +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 focus on a distant subject. Put back the switch until it to 25 cm) or more away from the lens surface in macro mode. cMACRO...
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... it. The last recorded image appears on the LCD screen are not displayed, press the left or right side of the control button to PLAY. MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1998 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Number of stored images in the direction of the playback image / buttons 21... 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 display the preceding or next image.
... it. The last recorded image appears on the LCD screen are not displayed, press the left or right side of the control button to PLAY. MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1998 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Number of stored images in the direction of the playback image / buttons 21... 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 display the preceding or next image.
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... 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 or later etc. applications Microsoft Internet Explorer etc. On file format This camera compresses image data in JPEG format. A viewing application for Macintosh is also necessary for index screen. Example MVC-001F.JPG: Data file name of the personal computer. 2 Open "My computer" and double click "3.5 inch...
... 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 or later etc. applications Microsoft Internet Explorer etc. On file format This camera compresses image data in JPEG format. A viewing application for Macintosh is also necessary for index screen. Example MVC-001F.JPG: Data file name of the personal computer. 2 Open "My computer" and double click "3.5 inch...
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... yellow. 3 Change the setting with the control button, then press it . When an item is finished, menu screen disappears from blue to the menu screen. 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...
... yellow. 3 Change the setting with the control button, then press it . When an item is finished, menu screen disappears from blue to the menu screen. 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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The camera compensates for camera-shake in this mode. Care for camera- The FRAME indicator flashes on subjects. See page 27. DELETE Select this item to protect images. FORMAT • Select OK to format floppy disks. • ...Select CANCEL to delete images. FIELD/FRAME* • Normally select FIELD. 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 on 1 floppy disk) • Select FINE when...
The camera compensates for camera-shake in this mode. Care for camera- The FRAME indicator flashes on subjects. See page 27. DELETE Select this item to protect images. FORMAT • Select OK to format floppy disks. • ...Select CANCEL to delete images. FIELD/FRAME* • Normally select FIELD. 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 on 1 floppy disk) • Select FINE 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. Select OFF to set at the factory. 34-EN ÷ Changing the mode settings Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON.
CLOCK SET Select this item to turn the beep sound off. See page 12. * is set the date and time. Select OFF to set at the factory. 34-EN ÷ Changing the mode settings Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON.
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ART: The color and brightness of the picture is automatically cancelled. 35-EN When you turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to select the desired picture effect mode. To cancel picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. SEPIA: The picture is monochrome (black and white). NEG. B&W: The picture is sepia. PASTEL: Emphasize contrast and gives picture animation-like colors. Enjoying Picture Effect PICTURE EFFECT button Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly to PLAY, the picture effect is reversed.
ART: The color and brightness of the picture is automatically cancelled. 35-EN When you turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to select the desired picture effect mode. To cancel picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. SEPIA: The picture is monochrome (black and white). NEG. B&W: The picture is sepia. PASTEL: Emphasize contrast and gives picture animation-like colors. Enjoying Picture Effect PICTURE EFFECT button Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly to PLAY, the picture effect is reversed.
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... manufacturer. Otherwise, you will need to the manufacturer's instructions. 36-EN WARNING The battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Use of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of any other battery... may explode if mistreated. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Changing the lithium battery in fire. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery.
... manufacturer. Otherwise, you will need to the manufacturer's instructions. 36-EN WARNING The battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Use of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of any other battery... may explode if mistreated. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Changing the lithium battery in fire. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery.
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..., etc. Floppy disk warping or damage may result. • Avoid storing floppy disks in a dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera. Do not use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disk, image data may mar the finish of disk data may result, rendering the disk useless. ...becomes blemished, data may be repaired. In this malfunction cannot be rendered unreadable. • Avoid getting liquids on the using environment. Using the camera on floppy disk, note the following: • Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as a heating device. Concerning floppy disks...
..., etc. Floppy disk warping or damage may result. • Avoid storing floppy disks in a dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera. Do not use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disk, image data may mar the finish of disk data may result, rendering the disk useless. ...becomes blemished, data may be repaired. In this malfunction cannot be rendered unreadable. • Avoid getting liquids on the using environment. Using the camera on floppy disk, note the following: • Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as a heating device. Concerning floppy disks...
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... has reached the temperature surrounding it to adapt to room conditions over period of time. 1 Be sure to evaporate. ÷ 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 (-) ... good contact. •Do not hold the battery with a dry cloth to install the lithium battery so that of children. Should this camera in a plastic bag and allow it (about an hour for the moisture to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the...
... has reached the temperature surrounding it to adapt to room conditions over period of time. 1 Be sure to evaporate. ÷ 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 (-) ... good contact. •Do not hold the battery with a dry cloth to install the lithium battery so that of children. Should this camera in a plastic bag and allow it (about an hour for the moisture to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the...
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...8226; The tab on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis function has worked. n Use a charged battery pack. • No disk has been inserted. n Place the camera away from the TV, etc. 39-EN See page 41. n Insert a disk. • The disk which cannot be used with the... recording. (p. 27) n Change the floppy disk. • The battery is dead. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. n Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9) • The camera does not operate when using a battery pack that uses strong magnets. n Set it . (p. 16) • PLAY...
...8226; The tab on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis function has worked. n Use a charged battery pack. • No disk has been inserted. n Place the camera away from the TV, etc. 39-EN See page 41. n Insert a disk. • The disk which cannot be used with the... recording. (p. 27) n Change the floppy disk. • The battery is dead. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. n Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9) • The camera does not operate when using a battery pack that uses strong magnets. n Set it . (p. 16) • PLAY...