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3-860-624-15 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD7 MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
3-860-624-15 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD7 MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
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Table of contents Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7 Getting started Preparation 9 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 11 Step 3: Setting the date and time 13 Basic ...25 Deleting images 28 Viewing images using a personal computer 32 Advanced operations Changing the mode settings 33 Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) 36 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camera 38 Precautions 39 Troubleshooting 41 Self-diagnosis display 43 Specifications 44 Parts identification 45 Index 47 5-EN
Table of contents Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7 Getting started Preparation 9 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 11 Step 3: Setting the date and time 13 Basic ...25 Deleting images 28 Viewing images using a personal computer 32 Advanced operations Changing the mode settings 33 Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) 36 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camera 38 Precautions 39 Troubleshooting 41 Self-diagnosis display 43 Specifications 44 Parts identification 45 Index 47 5-EN
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...F530*. Extension of the file is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 6-EN If you may want to make sure that the camera is working correctly. Precaution on this camera The image data recorded with this camera is compressed and recorded in JPEG format. Trial ...copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may not operate. For details, see page 9) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set) Shoulder strap (1) Battery charger (1) NP-F530 battery pack (1) Lens cap (1) (MVC-FD7 only) Image recording format on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk,...
...F530*. Extension of the file is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 6-EN If you may want to make sure that the camera is working correctly. Precaution on this camera The image data recorded with this camera is compressed and recorded in JPEG format. Trial ...copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may not operate. For details, see page 9) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set) Shoulder strap (1) Battery charger (1) NP-F530 battery pack (1) Lens cap (1) (MVC-FD7 only) Image recording format on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk,...
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...get on how to get the unit wet This unit is an electronic device, do not allow water to disk. 7-EN 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 the... camera. Do not get wet. If this unit from one atmospheric condition to record images as well as media. Do not shake or strike the...
...get on how to get the unit wet This unit is an electronic device, do not allow water to disk. 7-EN 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 the... camera. Do not get wet. If this unit from one atmospheric condition to record images as well as media. Do not shake or strike the...
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...;The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are clearly indicated in the illustrations. ÷ Before using your camera. •The MVC-FD7 is indicated in the text, for example, "MVC-FD7 only." MVC-FD7 Auto r r r r 8-EN Any differences in operation are shown in capital letters. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for...
...;The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are clearly indicated in the illustrations. ÷ Before using your camera. •The MVC-FD7 is indicated in the text, for example, "MVC-FD7 only." MVC-FD7 Auto r r r r 8-EN Any differences in operation are shown in capital letters. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for...
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Preparation What you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode. 9-EN If they are not set, incorrect date and time are necessary for MS-DOS format recording. Be sure to set at the factory. ...) The date and time data are recorded. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you need Digital Still Camera Battery pack (NP-F530) Battery charger (BC-V615) (MVC-FD7) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder strap Lens cap (MVC-FD7 only) Preparation outlines The clock is not set the clock before using your...
Preparation What you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode. 9-EN If they are not set, incorrect date and time are necessary for MS-DOS format recording. Be sure to set at the factory. ...) The date and time data are recorded. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you need Digital Still Camera Battery pack (NP-F530) Battery charger (BC-V615) (MVC-FD7) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder strap Lens cap (MVC-FD7 only) Preparation outlines The clock is not set the clock before using your...
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... Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 95 (80) 85 (75) 125 (110) 540 (450) 320 (280) 750 (650) MVC-FD7 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. Numbers in a cold environment or while you repeat turning the power on...10 second intervals ** Recording at about 15 second intervals *** Playing back single image at about 3 minutes while the power is displayed on , the camera turns off and zooming (MVC-FD7 only). • Battery life and No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 90 (70) 70 (60) 120 (105) 500 (400)...
... Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 95 (80) 85 (75) 125 (110) 540 (450) 320 (280) 750 (650) MVC-FD7 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. Numbers in a cold environment or while you repeat turning the power on...10 second intervals ** Recording at about 15 second intervals *** Playing back single image at about 3 minutes while the power is displayed on , the camera turns off and zooming (MVC-FD7 only). • Battery life and No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 90 (70) 70 (60) 120 (105) 500 (400)...
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... your selection, press the center of the control button. If this occurs, follow the procedures from blue to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and the power turned on, as in the menu which appears on page 38. 13-EN When an...
... your selection, press the center of the control button. If this occurs, follow the procedures from blue to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and the power turned on, as in the menu which appears on page 38. 13-EN When an...
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The screen turns blue and "COVER OPEN" appears. 16-EN Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. 7,8 1 BRIGHT (brightness of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. button lamp 5,6 Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) 4 32 (MVC-FD5) DISPLAY button 1 Remove the lens cap. (MVC-FD7 only) 2 Slide POWER down to turn on the LCD screen. 4 Slide OPEN in the direction of the ACCESS LCD screen) +/- The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 3 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA.
The screen turns blue and "COVER OPEN" appears. 16-EN Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. 7,8 1 BRIGHT (brightness of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. button lamp 5,6 Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) 4 32 (MVC-FD5) DISPLAY button 1 Remove the lens cap. (MVC-FD7 only) 2 Slide POWER down to turn on the LCD screen. 4 Slide OPEN in the direction of the ACCESS LCD screen) +/- The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 3 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA.
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... adjusted -1.5EV to +1.5EV. • When the PROGRAM AE function is turned on, you cannot adjust the brightness of the image (MVC-FD7 only). ¡ When the subject is sharp. cMACRO MVC-FD7 Move the zoom lever to 25 cm) or more away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch... focus on the subject. To resume normal recording slide the switch until the focus is too close to focus on MVC-FD5 Move the macro switch on the front of the camera to select the desired value. To raise the exposure value (brighten the picture): +EV To lower the exposure value (darken...
... adjusted -1.5EV to +1.5EV. • When the PROGRAM AE function is turned on, you cannot adjust the brightness of the image (MVC-FD7 only). ¡ When the subject is sharp. cMACRO MVC-FD7 Move the zoom lever to 25 cm) or more away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch... focus on the subject. To resume normal recording slide the switch until the focus is too close to focus on MVC-FD5 Move the macro switch on the front of the camera to select the desired value. To raise the exposure value (brighten the picture): +EV To lower the exposure value (darken...
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... 3 2 1 4 1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 2 Slide OPEN in the floppy disk File name Recording date of the playback image / buttons 22-EN MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1997 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Number of stored images in the direction of the control button to PLAY... 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.
... 3 2 1 4 1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 2 Slide OPEN in the floppy disk File name Recording date of the playback image / buttons 22-EN MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1997 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Number of stored images in the direction of the control button to PLAY... 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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..., refer to the personal computer instruction manual. This data can use the floppy disk recorded with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. 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...Windows 3.1 •Windows 95 or later applications •Microsoft Internet Explorer etc. A viewing application for Macintosh is available only on this camera using a personal computer which has JPEG view ability application installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. Example: personal computer installed Windows 95 1...
..., refer to the personal computer instruction manual. This data can use the floppy disk recorded with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. 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...Windows 3.1 •Windows 95 or later applications •Microsoft Internet Explorer etc. A viewing application for Macintosh is available only on this camera using a personal computer which has JPEG view ability application installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. Example: personal computer installed Windows 95 1...
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.... 3 Change the setting with the control button, then press it . To cancel menu screen, select " RETURN" with the control button, then press it . 33-EN 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...
.... 3 Change the setting with the control button, then press it . To cancel menu screen, select " RETURN" with the control button, then press it . 33-EN 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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...mode, the recorded image is blurry. Formatting takes about 15 - 20 images can be recorded is different depending on the LCD screen. Care for camera- shake. •Select FRAME for high quality recording. See page 25. Check the contents of images can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) ...Number of the disk before formatting. ÷ Changing the mode settings 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) ...
...mode, the recorded image is blurry. Formatting takes about 15 - 20 images can be recorded is different depending on the LCD screen. Care for camera- shake. •Select FRAME for high quality recording. See page 25. Check the contents of images can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) ...Number of the disk before formatting. ÷ Changing the mode settings 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) ...
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Select OFF to set at the factory. ** is set the date and time. See page 13. * is setting of the FIELD/FRAME at the factory. MVC-FD5: FRAME MVC-FD7: FIELD 35-EN CLOCK SET Select this item to turn the beep sound off. Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON.
Select OFF to set at the factory. ** is set the date and time. See page 13. * is setting of the FIELD/FRAME at the factory. MVC-FD5: FRAME MVC-FD7: FIELD 35-EN CLOCK SET Select this item to turn the beep sound off. Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON.
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... turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to AUTO. B&W: The picture is automatically cancelled. 36-EN Enjoying Picture Effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly to MANUAL. ART: The color and brightness of the picture is sepia. SEPIA: The picture is reversed. Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL PROGRAM...
... turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to AUTO. B&W: The picture is automatically cancelled. 36-EN Enjoying Picture Effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly to MANUAL. ART: The color and brightness of the picture is sepia. SEPIA: The picture is reversed. Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL PROGRAM...
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... Use of any other battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of fire or explosion. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Otherwise, you will need to the ...manufacturer's instructions. 38-EN WARNING The battery may present a risk of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. Discard used batteries according to reset the date ...
... Use of any other battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of fire or explosion. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Otherwise, you will need to the ...manufacturer's instructions. 38-EN WARNING The battery may present a risk of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. Discard used batteries according to reset the date ...
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Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with the disk's surface by opening the disk shutter plate. Floppy disk warping or damage...storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as it may result, rendering the disk useless. • Avoid contact with water. Using the camera on the floppy disk. • Be sure to use a floppy disk case to malfunction, and sometimes this case, use other brand disks. ... 2HD floppy disk, image data may result. • Avoid storing floppy disks in a dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera.
Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with the disk's surface by opening the disk shutter plate. Floppy disk warping or damage...storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as it may result, rendering the disk useless. • Avoid contact with water. Using the camera on the floppy disk. • Be sure to use a floppy disk case to malfunction, and sometimes this case, use other brand disks. ... 2HD floppy disk, image data may result. • Avoid storing floppy disks in a dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera.
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... a very damp room, moisture may occur. •Note that of a hot beach or a skiing resort. To prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold to a warm location, or is between 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C). Be sure to install the lithium battery ... to room conditions over period of time. 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camera. 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside or outside the camera. Notes on the camera. 40-EN circuit may condense inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (about an hour for the...
... a very damp room, moisture may occur. •Note that of a hot beach or a skiing resort. To prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold to a warm location, or is between 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C). Be sure to install the lithium battery ... to room conditions over period of time. 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camera. 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside or outside the camera. Notes on the camera. 40-EN circuit may condense inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (about an hour for the...
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...Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you do not want to keep, and then start recording. (p.28) n Change the floppy disk. • The battery is dead. See page 43. n Remove the disk and reinstall it. (p.17) You cannot record images. • PLAY/CAMERA is not set to MACRO. (MVC...-FD5 only) n Turn the switch to the normal recording position. (p.21) • The camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack....
...Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you do not want to keep, and then start recording. (p.28) n Change the floppy disk. • The battery is dead. See page 43. n Remove the disk and reinstall it. (p.17) You cannot record images. • PLAY/CAMERA is not set to MACRO. (MVC...-FD5 only) n Turn the switch to the normal recording position. (p.21) • The camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack....