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.... 2 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. However, there is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to... the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or moisture. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. LITHIUM ION...
.... 2 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. However, there is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to... the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or moisture. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. LITHIUM ION...
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B VOLUME +/- buttons (23) C LCD BACKLIGHT switch (16) D PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (28) E ON/CHG (Charge) lamp (9) F (Flash) button (19) G FOCUS button (37, 38) (MVCFD85) / (Macro) button (37) (MVC-FD90) H PROGRAM AE button (39) I Hooks for LCD screen The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight. Getting started Attaching the shoulder strap A Photocell window for strap J LCD screen K Floppy disk slot (14) L ACCESS lamp (16) M DISK EJECT lever (14) N Speaker O POWER switch (12) P Battery cover/PUSH button (8) Q Control button (28) R DISPLAY button (18) 7
B VOLUME +/- buttons (23) C LCD BACKLIGHT switch (16) D PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (28) E ON/CHG (Charge) lamp (9) F (Flash) button (19) G FOCUS button (37, 38) (MVCFD85) / (Macro) button (37) (MVC-FD90) H PROGRAM AE button (39) I Hooks for LCD screen The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight. Getting started Attaching the shoulder strap A Photocell window for strap J LCD screen K Floppy disk slot (14) L ACCESS lamp (16) M DISK EJECT lever (14) N Speaker O POWER switch (12) P Battery cover/PUSH button (8) Q Control button (28) R DISPLAY button (18) 7
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Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. Slide the battery cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack. Battery eject lever * What is a trademark of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. 2 Install the battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion...
Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. Slide the battery cover in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack. Battery eject lever * What is a trademark of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. 2 Install the battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion...
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... which allows you can still record or play back images. Be sure to a wall outlet (mains). Charging the battery pack When the camera is completed. The ON/CHG lamp (orange) below the LCD screen lights up . 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and ... cover and connect the DC connecting plug to turn off function If you cannot charge the battery pack. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the camera again. 9 Auto power-off the power of your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. For full charge, which you to prevent...
... which allows you can still record or play back images. Be sure to a wall outlet (mains). Charging the battery pack When the camera is completed. The ON/CHG lamp (orange) below the LCD screen lights up . 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and ... cover and connect the DC connecting plug to turn off function If you cannot charge the battery pack. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the camera again. 9 Auto power-off the power of your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. For full charge, which you to prevent...
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...time when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk. • If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that can be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the ...capacity of the floppy disk is limited. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack. The above figures are a guide when you use a normally charged battery pack. ∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals ∗∗ Playing back single images continuously at about 2-...
...time when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk. • If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that can be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the ...capacity of the floppy disk is limited. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack. The above figures are a guide when you use a normally charged battery pack. ∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals ∗∗ Playing back single images continuously at about 2-...
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Getting started • Do not short the DC plug of your camera with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 11 Using the AC power adaptor 1 to DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 2 Power cord (mains lead) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the DC IN jack of the AC power adaptor with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to water.
Getting started • Do not short the DC plug of your camera with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 11 Using the AC power adaptor 1 to DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 2 Power cord (mains lead) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the DC IN jack of the AC power adaptor with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to water.
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Also, do not shake or strike the camera. To turn the power off the LCD backlight Set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF to the ... change after the AE is locked, however, this lamp is being recorded on the control button. To return to save the battery. 16 This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the LCD screen LCD BACKLIGHT switch Adjust the brightness with v on the ... the recorded image. • While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk. And select [OK] with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 34).
Also, do not shake or strike the camera. To turn the power off the LCD backlight Set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF to the ... change after the AE is locked, however, this lamp is being recorded on the control button. To return to save the battery. 16 This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the LCD screen LCD BACKLIGHT switch Adjust the brightness with v on the ... the recorded image. • While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk. And select [OK] with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 34).
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... [OK] from the menu. Note Even if images are protected, these images will be deleted. 1 2 1 Insert the floppy disk you 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 can format "Memory...
... [OK] from the menu. Note Even if images are protected, these images will be deleted. 1 2 1 Insert the floppy disk you 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 can format "Memory...
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... clear images. It will damage the cord (mains lead) and may be damaged. • Always keep it . On vanadium-lithium battery Your camera is always charged as long as to come into contact with the metal parts of the POWER switch. Never pull the power cord (...itself. • Do not operate the unit with the battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away from a short circuit, do not use . This is discharged. Note that are not using your camera. Extremely hot or cold - Very humid - The battery, however, will be completely discharged in locations that if you...
... clear images. It will damage the cord (mains lead) and may be damaged. • Always keep it . On vanadium-lithium battery Your camera is always charged as long as to come into contact with the metal parts of the POWER switch. Never pull the power cord (...itself. • Do not operate the unit with the battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away from a short circuit, do not use . This is discharged. Note that are not using your camera. Extremely hot or cold - Very humid - The battery, however, will be completely discharged in locations that if you...
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... on the design of your digital still camera. If any country or area with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. • Or install the fully charged battery pack in any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to ...Uruguay SECAM system countries Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in your camera, and leave your nearest Sony dealer. Check the following list: 55
... on the design of your digital still camera. If any country or area with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. • Or install the fully charged battery pack in any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to ...Uruguay SECAM system countries Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in your camera, and leave your nearest Sony dealer. Check the following list: 55
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...The indicator appears.) t Charge the battery pack (page 9). • The AC power adaptor is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets. Symptom Your camera does not work. Your camera cannot record images. t Move your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Eject the disk,...set to PLAY. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The floppy disk is noisy. Troubleshooting If you have made these checks, consult your camera away from the TV, etc. • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. If code displays (C:ss:ss) ...
...The indicator appears.) t Charge the battery pack (page 9). • The AC power adaptor is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets. Symptom Your camera does not work. Your camera cannot record images. t Move your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Eject the disk,...set to PLAY. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The floppy disk is noisy. Troubleshooting If you have made these checks, consult your camera away from the TV, etc. • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. If code displays (C:ss:ss) ...
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.... Additional information 57 Digital zoom does not function. t Set the flash to (no indication), , or (page 19). • The camera is set to record moving pictures. The date and time are shooting a very bright subject. The indication of the following PROGRAM AE modes: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape. t Charge the battery pack fully...
.... Additional information 57 Digital zoom does not function. t Set the flash to (no indication), , or (page 19). • The camera is set to record moving pictures. The date and time are shooting a very bright subject. The indication of the following PROGRAM AE modes: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape. t Charge the battery pack fully...
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...with the print mark. Cause and/or Solution • You shot the image in manual focus mode (MVC-FD90 only). t Cancel the B&W mode (page 41). • You are playing back the file...The image does not appear on the camera. • The battery pack is set to prevent wearing down the battery pack. You cannot mark an image with a charged battery pack. • The VIDEO OUT ...(page 34). • The slide show function stops automatically. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 37). • The camera is on a personal computer. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 39). • This function does not work ....
...with the print mark. Cause and/or Solution • You shot the image in manual focus mode (MVC-FD90 only). t Cancel the B&W mode (page 41). • You are playing back the file...The image does not appear on the camera. • The battery pack is set to prevent wearing down the battery pack. You cannot mark an image with a charged battery pack. • The VIDEO OUT ...(page 34). • The slide show function stops automatically. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 37). • The camera is on a personal computer. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 39). • This function does not work ....
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...recorded on the disk. The image is trouble with an image size larger than the maximum playback size of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only - The image is low. Additional information 59 No disk has been inserted. • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted ...(512 bytes×18 sectors). • 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...
...recorded on the disk. The image is trouble with an image size larger than the maximum playback size of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only - The image is low. Additional information 59 No disk has been inserted. • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted ...(512 bytes×18 sectors). • 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...
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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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...repair the camera yourself. • E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Code C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or Corrective Action • There is inserted. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the 5-digit service code.... (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and...
...repair the camera yourself. • E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Code C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or Corrective Action • There is inserted. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the 5-digit service code.... (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and...
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... 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power requirements 8.4 V Power consumption (During shooting) 3.3 W Operation temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Maximum dimensions MVC-FD85: 143×103× 66 mm (5 3/4×...
... 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power requirements 8.4 V Power consumption (During shooting) 3.3 W Operation temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Maximum dimensions MVC-FD85: 143×103× 66 mm (5 3/4×...
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... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 120min +1.0EV DATE SOLARIZE 1280 3:2 10 REC 0 : 0 3 15s EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql A AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator B Sharpness indicator C Focus mode indicator/Macro indicator D Battery remaining indicator E Flash level indicator/Flash mode indicator F PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom...
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 120min +1.0EV DATE SOLARIZE 1280 3:2 10 REC 0 : 0 3 15s EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql A AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator B Sharpness indicator C Focus mode indicator/Macro indicator D Battery remaining indicator E Flash level indicator/Flash mode indicator F PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom...
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...power-off function 9 B Battery pack Charging 9 Installing 8 Remaining time ...........9 Usable time 10 BEEP 34 C Charging 9 Cleaning 53 CLOCK SET 12 Control button 28 COPY 48 D DELETE 47 , DEMO 33 DIGITAL ZOOM .. 17 33 DISK... on a personal computer 24 Viewing images on a TV screen 45 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Power source AC power adaptor .....11 Battery pack 9 PRINT MARK 51 PROGRAM AE 39 PROTECT 46 R REC MODE...15 T TEXT mode 37 U Using flash 19 Using your camera abroad 55 V Viewing images using a personal computer .....24 VOICE 36 W Warning messages .........59 White ...
...power-off function 9 B Battery pack Charging 9 Installing 8 Remaining time ...........9 Usable time 10 BEEP 34 C Charging 9 Cleaning 53 CLOCK SET 12 Control button 28 COPY 48 D DELETE 47 , DEMO 33 DIGITAL ZOOM .. 17 33 DISK... on a personal computer 24 Viewing images on a TV screen 45 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Power source AC power adaptor .....11 Battery pack 9 PRINT MARK 51 PROGRAM AE 39 PROTECT 46 R REC MODE...15 T TEXT mode 37 U Using flash 19 Using your camera abroad 55 V Viewing images using a personal computer .....24 VOICE 36 W Warning messages .........59 White ...