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Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the recordable position for Memory Stick (not supplied), other than floppy disks mentioned above. ∗ "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable 2 Insert the floppy disk until it into the MSACFD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for recording. Inserting a floppy disk 2 EJECT ... • Size: 3.5 inch • Type: 2HD • Capacity: 1.44 MB • Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) You can use the "Memory Stick"* (not supplied) with inserting it clicks.
Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the recordable position for Memory Stick (not supplied), other than floppy disks mentioned above. ∗ "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable 2 Insert the floppy disk until it into the MSACFD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for recording. Inserting a floppy disk 2 EJECT ... • Size: 3.5 inch • Type: 2HD • Capacity: 1.44 MB • Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) You can use the "Memory Stick"* (not supplied) with inserting it clicks.
Operating Instructions
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...; While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on a floppy disk, the ACCESS lamp lights. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may ... recorded on the floppy disk. Notes • When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When using a "Memory Stick," writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk. To delete the image, select [DELETE] on the review screen with the [...
...; While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on a floppy disk, the ACCESS lamp lights. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may ... recorded on the floppy disk. Notes • When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When using a "Memory Stick," writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk. To delete the image, select [DELETE] on the review screen with the [...
Operating Instructions
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... images using a personal computer You can use the floppy disk recorded with this camera as a medium for recording if you can view data with this camera using the MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, the recommended OS is also necessary for viewing images on a personal computer. .../Voice memo: MPEG format • Still image in the following formats. To display the image list, double-click [Mavica.htm] in the floppy disk used with your camera on your personal computer and application software. Notes • To play back an MPEG file, install ActiveMovie (DirectShow). ...
... images using a personal computer You can use the floppy disk recorded with this camera as a medium for recording if you can view data with this camera using the MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, the recommended OS is also necessary for viewing images on a personal computer. .../Voice memo: MPEG format • Still image in the following formats. To display the image list, double-click [Mavica.htm] in the floppy disk used with your camera on your personal computer and application software. Notes • To play back an MPEG file, install ActiveMovie (DirectShow). ...
Operating Instructions
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... a floppy disk and ones in folders by recording mode. When using floppy disks sss stands for one of the file names are grouped in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size F: Still image file of more than 640×480 size V: ...MVC-sssf.411 MVC-sssf.MPG MVC-sssT.GIF MVC-sssE.JPG MVC-sssA.MPG Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 36) • Still image file recorded in VOICE mode (page 36) • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera...
... a floppy disk and ones in folders by recording mode. When using floppy disks sss stands for one of the file names are grouped in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size F: Still image file of more than 640×480 size V: ...MVC-sssf.411 MVC-sssf.MPG MVC-sssT.GIF MVC-sssE.JPG MVC-sssA.MPG Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 36) • Still image file recorded in VOICE mode (page 36) • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera...
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When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for Memory Stick is [A].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing voice memo audio data B Playback Folder ...
When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for Memory Stick is [A].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing voice memo audio data B Playback Folder ...
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... recording 35 B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to NORMAL. Still image sizes: 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of images or time* 1472×... sec (1 min 25 sec) 160×112 Approx. 60 sec (5 min 45 sec) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number or time when you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). ∗ When REC MODE is sufficient, "DISK FULL" appears on the LCD screen and you can record on a floppy disk,...
... recording 35 B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to NORMAL. Still image sizes: 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of images or time* 1472×... sec (1 min 25 sec) 160×112 Approx. 60 sec (5 min 45 sec) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number or time when you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). ∗ When REC MODE is sufficient, "DISK FULL" appears on the LCD screen and you can record on a floppy disk,...
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...MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 4 (26) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 4 (26) 1024×768 Approx. 6 (37) 640×480 Approx. 12 (74) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number when you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded until you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). If you use the "Memory Stick...number of images that you can record on a floppy disk in VOICE mode Image size Number of images 1472×1104 Approx. 4 (24) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 5 (30) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 5 (30) 1024×768 Approx. 8 (47) 640×480 Approx. 22...
...MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 4 (26) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 4 (26) 1024×768 Approx. 6 (37) 640×480 Approx. 12 (74) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number when you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded until you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). If you use the "Memory Stick...number of images that you can record on a floppy disk in VOICE mode Image size Number of images 1472×1104 Approx. 4 (24) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 5 (30) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 5 (30) 1024×768 Approx. 8 (47) 640×480 Approx. 22...
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.../STILL/MOVIE selector to the W side, you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). With the zoom lever set to MOVIE or STILL. 2 • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9 indicators disappear. MVC-FD90: Press again. To return to normal recording mode MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on...
.../STILL/MOVIE selector to the W side, you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). With the zoom lever set to MOVIE or STILL. 2 • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9 indicators disappear. MVC-FD90: Press again. To return to normal recording mode MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on...
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...copied with the control button. "RECORDING" appears. When you select [ALL] Select [OK]. The mark appears on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick • You cannot select [ALL] when copying images in step 5, select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 4 and 5 above. To continue... 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from a "Memory Stick" to a floppy disk, the file information (Exif tag) is completed, "COMPLETE" appears. "DISK ACCESS" appears. 4 When "CHANGE FLOPPY DISK" appears, eject the floppy ...
...copied with the control button. "RECORDING" appears. When you select [ALL] Select [OK]. The mark appears on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick • You cannot select [ALL] when copying images in step 5, select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 4 and 5 above. To continue... 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from a "Memory Stick" to a floppy disk, the file information (Exif tag) is completed, "COMPLETE" appears. "DISK ACCESS" appears. 4 When "CHANGE FLOPPY DISK" appears, eject the floppy ...
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... PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector position or turn off the power. To end copying, select [EXIT]. 50 Note If you have recorded with your camera but also various files you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting [EXIT] after "COMPLETE" appears, DISK COPY will be replaced by...1, 4 3 2 To continue copying the image to be carried out onto the floppy disk. Note on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick You cannot do DISK COPY between "Memory Stick"s and floppy disks. 1 Insert the floppy disk to another floppy disk. When copying is displayed, eject the floppy disk. Copying all ...
... PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector position or turn off the power. To end copying, select [EXIT]. 50 Note If you have recorded with your camera but also various files you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting [EXIT] after "COMPLETE" appears, DISK COPY will be replaced by...1, 4 3 2 To continue copying the image to be carried out onto the floppy disk. Note on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick You cannot do DISK COPY between "Memory Stick"s and floppy disks. 1 Insert the floppy disk to another floppy disk. When copying is displayed, eject the floppy disk. Copying all ...
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... want to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source. • If you use the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, you format a floppy disk, all data stored on the floppy disk will be sure to format. 2 Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL], [FORMAT], and then [OK] from.... Check the contents of the floppy disk before formatting. Note Even if images are protected, these images will be deleted. Format When you can format "Memory Stick"s. 52
... want to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source. • If you use the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, you format a floppy disk, all data stored on the floppy disk will be sure to format. 2 Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL], [FORMAT], and then [OK] from.... Check the contents of the floppy disk before formatting. Note Even if images are protected, these images will be deleted. Format When you can format "Memory Stick"s. 52
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.... t Replace the battery pack with a new one. • You are using a "Memory Stick." The read/write time is too low. t Set the correct date and time (page 12). • This is sufficient. Additional information 57 Digital zoom does not function. t Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to... the normal charge is complete (page 9). • PROGRAM AE is in one (page 8). • The battery level is slow when using the camera for many hours under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is dead. t This is not proper. Symptom The flash does not work .
.... t Replace the battery pack with a new one. • You are using a "Memory Stick." The read/write time is too low. t Set the correct date and time (page 12). • This is sufficient. Additional information 57 Digital zoom does not function. t Cancel the PROGRAM AE function or set the flash to... the normal charge is complete (page 9). • PROGRAM AE is in one (page 8). • The battery level is slow when using the camera for many hours under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is dead. t This is not proper. Symptom The flash does not work .
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You tried to the nonrecording position. The battery level of this camera. • You cannot do DISK COPY between a "Memory Stick" and a floppy disk. • You select [ALL] from [COPY] when copying images in the following list. Additional information 59 Trouble has occurred during ...type. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK FORMAT ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT DISK ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION for Memory Stick is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the floppy disk is trouble ...
You tried to the nonrecording position. The battery level of this camera. • You cannot do DISK COPY between a "Memory Stick" and a floppy disk. • You select [ALL] from [COPY] when copying images in the following list. Additional information 59 Trouble has occurred during ...type. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK FORMAT ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT DISK ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION for Memory Stick is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the floppy disk is trouble ...
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Message INVALID OPERATION DISK ERROR Meaning The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to do some operations. • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to operate. • Trouble has occurred on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick. 60
Message INVALID OPERATION DISK ERROR Meaning The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to do some operations. • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to operate. • Trouble has occurred on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick. 60
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... you are unable to rectify the problem even if you of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera. Additional information 61 t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Replace the battery with this appears, check the following code chart. Code C:32...
... you are unable to rectify the problem even if you of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera. Additional information 61 t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Replace the battery with this appears, check the following code chart. Code C:32...
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...mm (1 5/8 - 13 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-FD85: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-FD90: F = 2.8 - 3.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data compression system Movie: MPEG1 Still: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF) "Memory Stick": JPEG (Exif2.1) GIF (in TEXT mode) Audio (with still image...impedance: 2.2 kΩ External flash jack (MVC-FD90 only) Minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power ...
...mm (1 5/8 - 13 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-FD85: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-FD90: F = 2.8 - 3.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data compression system Movie: MPEG1 Still: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF) "Memory Stick": JPEG (Exif2.1) GIF (in TEXT mode) Audio (with still image...impedance: 2.2 kΩ External flash jack (MVC-FD90 only) Minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power ...