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... if recording or playback is used for contents of the recording Contents of the copyright laws. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and... universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). Notes on image data compatibility of the "Memory Stick" • This camera conforms with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over...
... if recording or playback is used for contents of the recording Contents of the copyright laws. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and... universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). Notes on image data compatibility of the "Memory Stick" • This camera conforms with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over...
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... the information on 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 77 Troubleshooting 79 Warning and...
... the information on 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 77 Troubleshooting 79 Warning and...
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... computer You can record a moving picture with audio The digital still camera can easily copy images onto your computer using application software. Recording moving picture with audio for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 51 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 51 Recording text documents (TEXT): ...and delete it right away. Introduction Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting The digital still camera is able to your computer using a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," and view and modify images on your situation Creating Clip Motion Files: page 49 Recording...
... computer You can record a moving picture with audio The digital still camera can easily copy images onto your computer using application software. Recording moving picture with audio for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 51 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 51 Recording text documents (TEXT): ...and delete it right away. Introduction Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting The digital still camera is able to your computer using a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," and view and modify images on your situation Creating Clip Motion Files: page 49 Recording...
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... (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) selector V Control button (40) You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer...
... (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) selector V Control button (40) You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer...
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...continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is limited. The above figures are as this may cause a malfunction. 12 STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.)...supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.) Continuous recording Approx. 85 Approx. 180 MOVIE mode recording when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.) Continuous recording Approx. 90 Approx. 190 Approximate time ...
...continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is limited. The above figures are as this may cause a malfunction. 12 STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.)...supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.) Continuous recording Approx. 85 Approx. 180 MOVIE mode recording when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Battery life (min.) Continuous recording Approx. 90 Approx. 190 Approximate time ...
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...; 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 set...
...; 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 set...
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...-protect switch is set to the LOCK position. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of the "Memory Stick." Getting started Inserting a "Memory Stick" 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on the type of Sony Corporation. 17
...-protect switch is set to the LOCK position. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of the "Memory Stick." Getting started Inserting a "Memory Stick" 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on the type of Sony Corporation. 17
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... the power and insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick." 3, 4 12 Access lamp 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up , and the camera is ready for recording. Basic operations Recording still images B Recording Still images are recorded in JPEG format. FD...
... the power and insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick." 3, 4 12 Access lamp 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up , and the camera is ready for recording. Basic operations Recording still images B Recording Still images are recorded in JPEG format. FD...
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... within the finder, then record the image. When this time, the camera is lit, do not turn the power off when your face is locked. However, the recording cannot be recorded on a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," the access lamp lights. When "RECORDING" disappears from the LCD screen...and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may change the position of images you can record on a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick" See page 48. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. B Recording 4 Press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the AE is not...
... within the finder, then record the image. When this time, the camera is lit, do not turn the power off when your face is locked. However, the recording cannot be recorded on a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," the access lamp lights. When "RECORDING" disappears from the LCD screen...and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may change the position of images you can record on a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick" See page 48. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. B Recording 4 Press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the AE is not...
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... life will be longer. This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with v/V on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." 20 To return to [ON] in the menu settings (page 47). LCD ON/OFF switch Notes • You cannot turn off , you can only ...use followings: -LCD ON/OFF switch -POWER switch -PLAY/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...
... life will be longer. This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with v/V on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." 20 To return to [ON] in the menu settings (page 47). LCD ON/OFF switch Notes • You cannot turn off , you can only ...use followings: -LCD ON/OFF switch -POWER switch -PLAY/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...
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... momentarily The image and sound are recorded in the menu settings is set 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 self-timer See pages 20 to [320×240], the maximum recording time... button down The image and sound are not recorded. The recording time can be set to 23. MS: When recording on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick."
... momentarily The image and sound are recorded in the menu settings is set 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 self-timer See pages 20 to [320×240], the maximum recording time... button down The image and sound are not recorded. The recording time can be set to 23. MS: When recording on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick."
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... not be able to select "b/B" on the LCD screen or on the control button. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 4 Select the desired still image with b/B on the finder, then press b/B. MS: When playing back images in the floppy disk. 3 Press...When the menu bar is not displayed You can be used with this camera on other equipment. • You may not be able to correctly play back the image with the control button. FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." See page 90 for recording. "b: To display the preceding image....
... not be able to select "b/B" on the LCD screen or on the control button. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 4 Select the desired still image with b/B on the finder, then press b/B. MS: When playing back images in the floppy disk. 3 Press...When the menu bar is not displayed You can be used with this camera on other equipment. • You may not be able to correctly play back the image with the control button. FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." See page 90 for recording. "b: To display the preceding image....
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... Access lamp 3-5 2 Control button 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to select "b/ B" on the LCD screen or on the finder. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." B": To display the next image. B Playback Playing back ...moving image with the control button. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press b/B. Press...
... Access lamp 3-5 2 Control button 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to select "b/ B" on the LCD screen or on the finder. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." B": To display the next image. B Playback Playing back ...moving image with the control button. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press b/B. Press...
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... disk of your computer and application software. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer. -Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format -Moving images/audio: MPEG format -Uncompressed mode...computer using the supplied USB cable. B Playback Viewing images using a computer You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, to view or modify the images stored in a floppy disk or "Memory Stick." Copying a file to also see the operation manuals for viewing images on a computer, or attach...
... disk of your computer and application software. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer. -Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format -Moving images/audio: MPEG format -Uncompressed mode...computer using the supplied USB cable. B Playback Viewing images using a computer You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, to view or modify the images stored in a floppy disk or "Memory Stick." Copying a file to also see the operation manuals for viewing images on a computer, or attach...
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...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 to the media inserted. 8 Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your computer and allow Windows to the computer. The USB... driver is supplied with the USB connector on your camera with your camera. For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users 1 Make sure that you restart the computer, restart the computer. ...
...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 to the media inserted. 8 Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your computer and allow Windows to the computer. The USB... driver is supplied with the USB connector on your camera with your camera. For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users 1 Make sure that you restart the computer, restart the computer. ...
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... connector as far as it will go 3 Insert a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" into your camera, and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains) and turn on your computer....to the USB jack (mini- "USB MODE" appears on the LCD screen or on the finder of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on your computer. The folders inside the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" are displayed. B Playback xViewing images For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users...
... connector as far as it will go 3 Insert a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" into your camera, and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains) and turn on your computer....to the USB jack (mini- "USB MODE" appears on the LCD screen or on the finder of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on your computer. The folders inside the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" are displayed. B Playback xViewing images For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users...
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When viewing an image in a floppy disk Desired file type Double-click in this order Still image Moving image* Audio* Clip Motion image "Dcim" folder t "100msdcf" folder t Image file "Mssony" folder t "Moml0001" folder t Image file* "Mssony" folder t "Momlv100" folder t Audio ...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 to your computer. 1 Stop the drive by clicking on the...
When viewing an image in a floppy disk Desired file type Double-click in this order Still image Moving image* Audio* Clip Motion image "Dcim" folder t "100msdcf" folder t Image file "Mssony" folder t "Moml0001" folder t Image file* "Mssony" folder t "Momlv100" folder t Audio ...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 to your computer. 1 Stop the drive by clicking on the...
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B Playback Notes on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." This will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on using your computer Floppy disk/"Memory Stick" • Format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" only using the supplied retouching software from your camera. Other When connecting the camera to open a still image file. • When you load an...
B Playback Notes on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." This will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on using your computer Floppy disk/"Memory Stick" • Format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" only using the supplied retouching software from your camera. Other When connecting the camera to open a still image file. • When you load an...
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...×112 size W: Moving image file recorded at 640×480 size F: Still image file of the file names are grouped in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera are as follows. f stands for any number within the range from 001...
...×112 size W: Moving image file recorded at 640×480 size F: Still image file of the file names are grouped in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera are as follows. f stands for any number within the range from 001...
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... mode (page 52) • Index image file of still image file recorded in - When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. E-MAIL mode (page 51) - For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.") Folder containing still image recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and... Folder containing VOICE mode audio data Folder 100msdcf File DSC0ssss.JPG CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM TXT0ssss.GIF TXT0ssss.THM Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode 38
... mode (page 52) • Index image file of still image file recorded in - When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. E-MAIL mode (page 51) - For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.") Folder containing still image recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and... Folder containing VOICE mode audio data Folder 100msdcf File DSC0ssss.JPG CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM TXT0ssss.GIF TXT0ssss.THM Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode 38