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...for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of your camera Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read through this may render the floppy disks or "Memory Stick"s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be some areas.) ...the Design rule for future reference. Precaution on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that constantly appear on image data compatibility of the "Memory Stick" • This camera conforms with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films...
...for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of your camera Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read through this may render the floppy disks or "Memory Stick"s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be some areas.) ...the Design rule for future reference. Precaution on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that constantly appear on image data compatibility of the "Memory Stick" • This camera conforms with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films...
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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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...picture with audio The digital still camera can easily copy images onto your computer using application software. Recording moving picture with your computer You can record a moving images: page 25 Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your computer using a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," and view and ... play back the image and delete it right away. Introduction Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting The digital still camera is able to still images (VOICE): page 51 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 52 Recording...
...picture with audio The digital still camera can easily copy images onto your computer using application software. Recording moving picture with your computer You can record a moving images: page 25 Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your computer using a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," and view and ... play back the image and delete it right away. Introduction Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting The digital still camera is able to still images (VOICE): page 51 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 52 Recording...
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... damage the camera. J DISPLAY button (22) 8 Attaching the shoulder strap qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws K Hooks for strap L ACC (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...
... damage the camera. J DISPLAY button (22) 8 Attaching the shoulder strap qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws K Hooks for strap L ACC (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...
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..., as a guide when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is limited. STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Number of images 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 that...
..., as a guide when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is limited. STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Battery life (min.) Number of images 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 that...
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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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... access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on the type of the write-protect switch depends on a "Memory Stick" if the write-protect switch is set to the LOCK position. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Slide the cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 17
... access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on the type of the write-protect switch depends on a "Memory Stick" if the write-protect switch is set to the LOCK position. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Slide the cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 17
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... the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 18 To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to STILL. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. FD: When recording on the power and insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick." ...3, 4 12 Access lamp 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to turn on the floppy disk. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. However, the image has...
... the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 18 To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to STILL. 2 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. FD: When recording on the power and insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick." ...3, 4 12 Access lamp 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to turn on the floppy disk. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. However, the image has...
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Also, do not shake or strike the camera. "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen or on a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," the access lamp lights. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may change the position of the LCD screen may become unusable. • ... subjects, the color of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." When this will be carried out while the lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is lit, do not turn the power off when your face is complete. B Recording 4 ...
Also, do not shake or strike the camera. "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen or on a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," the access lamp lights. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may change the position of the LCD screen may become unusable. • ... subjects, the color of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." When this will be carried out while the lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is lit, do not turn the power off when your face is complete. B Recording 4 ...
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.... • When both the LCD screen and the finder display are turned 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... control button and press the center z. To delete the image: first select [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." 20 The battery life will be longer. Turning off the LCD screen Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen.
.... • When both the LCD screen and the finder display are turned 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... control button and press the center z. To delete the image: first select [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." 20 The battery life will be longer. Turning off the LCD screen Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen.
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However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to 60 seconds. These indicators are recorded on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." "REC" appears on the floppy disk. 3 Press the shutter button fully down for 5 seconds. If you hold the shutter button down The image and sound ... POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick." 3 12 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the "Memory Stick." To record moving images Moving images with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 45...
However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to 60 seconds. These indicators are recorded on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." "REC" appears on the floppy disk. 3 Press the shutter button fully down for 5 seconds. If you hold the shutter button down The image and sound ... POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick." 3 12 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the "Memory Stick." To record moving images Moving images with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 45...
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...the MS/FD selector. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 4 Select the desired still image with this camera on the finder. FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." Playing back still images B Playback Access lamp 3, 4 2 ...Control button 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to play back images whose image sizes...
...the MS/FD selector. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 4 Select the desired still image with this camera on the finder. FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." Playing back still images B Playback Access lamp 3, 4 2 ...Control button 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to play back images whose image sizes...
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FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." B": To display the next image. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 4 Select the desired moving images 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 ... LCD screen or on the finder. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images. "b: To display the preceding image. "b/B" 120min 160 6/8 INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT FILE BACK/NEXT 27
FD: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." B": To display the next image. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 4 Select the desired moving images 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 ... LCD screen or on the finder. 2 Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images. "b: To display the preceding image. "b/B" 120min 160 6/8 INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT FILE BACK/NEXT 27
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... attach it is recommended when playing back an audio file or a moving image. B Playback Viewing images using a computer You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, to an E-mail. Copying a file to also see the operation manuals for viewing images on your ...): JPEG format -Moving images/audio: MPEG format -Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format -TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format • ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to install the USB driver in a floppy disk or "Memory Stick." Be sure to the hard disk of your computer beforehand. ...
... attach it is recommended when playing back an audio file or a moving image. B Playback Viewing images using a computer You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, to an E-mail. Copying a file to also see the operation manuals for viewing images on your ...): JPEG format -Moving images/audio: MPEG format -Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format -TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format • ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to install the USB driver in a floppy disk or "Memory Stick." Be sure to the hard disk of your computer beforehand. ...
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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 load. 3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in this step. 2 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to communication standby mode. USB driver...
... 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 load. 3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in this step. 2 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to communication standby mode. USB driver...
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... to the USB jack (mini- 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 1 Turn on your computer. 33 B) on the camera and the other end to a wall outlet (mains) and turn on your... To the USB connector To the USB jack Computer USB cable Push the 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...
... to the USB jack (mini- 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 1 Turn on your computer. 33 B) on the camera and the other end to a wall outlet (mains) and turn on your... To the USB connector To the USB jack Computer USB cable Push the 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...
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...E-mail image Other files "Voice" folder "E-mail" folder Image file t Audio file* t Image file When viewing an image in a "Memory Stick" 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...Professional users When using Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional, the following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from the camera, or changing the position of the hardware, appears. 34 For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file ...
...E-mail image Other files "Voice" folder "E-mail" folder Image file t Audio file* t Image file When viewing an image in a "Memory Stick" 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...Professional users When using Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional, the following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from the camera, or changing the position of the hardware, appears. 34 For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file ...
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... directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on your computer to the camera or when you may be displayed. Communications with your computer Communications between your camera and your camera. Other When connecting the camera to open a still image file. • When you...
... directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on your computer to the camera or when you may be displayed. Communications with your computer Communications between your camera and your camera. Other When connecting the camera to open a still image file. • When you...
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... For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the floppy disk is [A].) Storage destination containing still image, moving image, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data Folder containing E-mail ... the file names are grouped in folders by recording mode. S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size F: Still image file of the following characters below. When using floppy disks...file recorded at 320×240 size T: Still image file recorded in TEXT mode C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode M: Clip Motion file recorded in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. f stands for ...
... For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the floppy disk is [A].) Storage destination containing still image, moving image, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data Folder containing E-mail ... the file names are grouped in folders by recording mode. S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size F: Still image file of the following characters below. When using floppy disks...file recorded at 320×240 size T: Still image file recorded in TEXT mode C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode M: Clip Motion file recorded in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. f stands for ...
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... file recorded in - 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 Clip Motion image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image 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 TIFF mode (page 53) - When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
... file recorded in - 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 Clip Motion image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image 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 TIFF mode (page 53) - When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.