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... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric...is connected. - These limits are cautioned that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ07656 CAUTION You are designed to Part 15...
... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric...is connected. - These limits are cautioned that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ07656 CAUTION You are designed to Part 15...
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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 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. B VOLUME +/-
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 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. B VOLUME +/-
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... removing it. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack* (L series). 12 2 1 32 1 1 Open the battery cover. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? To remove the...
... removing it. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack* (L series). 12 2 1 32 1 1 Open the battery cover. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? To remove the...
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... can still record or play back images. When the ON/CHG lamp goes off the power of the camera. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the camera again. 9 Getting started 2 to DC IN jack 1 Battery pack AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 3 Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the... battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to turn on the conditions of your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. To use and the operating environment. ...
... can still record or play back images. When the ON/CHG lamp goes off the power of the camera. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the camera again. 9 Getting started 2 to DC IN jack 1 Battery pack AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 3 Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the... battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to turn on the conditions of your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. To use and the operating environment. ...
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...will be decreased when using at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in NORMAL recording mode. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.) NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Approx. 150 Approx. 210 Approx. 90 Approx. 150 Approximate time to charge... zoom. • The capacity of the floppy disk is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F), 640×480 image size and in parentheses indicate the...
...will be decreased when using at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in NORMAL recording mode. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.) NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Approx. 150 Approx. 210 Approx. 90 Approx. 150 Approximate time to charge... zoom. • The capacity of the floppy disk is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F), 640×480 image size and in parentheses indicate the...
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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. 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).
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... this lamp is being recorded on a floppy disk, the ACCESS lamp lights. 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...image. • While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk. And select [OK] with b/B on the control button, then press the center z. 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 ...
... this lamp is being recorded on a floppy disk, the ACCESS lamp lights. 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...image. • While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk. And select [OK] with b/B on the control button, then press the center z. 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 ...
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... protected, these images will be deleted. Notes • When you format the disk, 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 format a floppy disk...
... protected, these images will be deleted. Notes • When you format the disk, 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 format a floppy disk...
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...AM receivers and video equipment. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it will be unable to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself. • Do not operate the unit with a...object on it away from the wall outlet (mains) when you are not using your camera. Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is discharged. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is not charged, it out by the plug. This will be completely discharged in the...
...AM receivers and video equipment. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it will be unable to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself. • Do not operate the unit with a...object on it away from the wall outlet (mains) when you are not using your camera. Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is discharged. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is not charged, it out by the plug. This will be completely discharged in the...
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..., Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. Check the following list: 55 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C NTSC system countries Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,...) using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. • Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camera, and leave your nearest Sony dealer. TV color systems differ from country to ...
..., Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. Check the following list: 55 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C NTSC system countries Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,...) using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. • Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camera, and leave your nearest Sony dealer. TV color systems differ from country to ...
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...wall outlet (mains) (page 9, 11). • The malfunction occurs inside the camera. The picture is not inserted properly. t Move your camera away from the TV, etc. • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. t Turn off the power, and turn on the LCD screen, the ..., 20). • No floppy disk has been inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Symptom Your camera does not work. t Set it again. • The battery level is too low. (The indicator appears.) t Charge the battery pack (page 9). • The AC power adaptor is working ...
...wall outlet (mains) (page 9, 11). • The malfunction occurs inside the camera. The picture is not inserted properly. t Move your camera away from the TV, etc. • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. t Turn off the power, and turn on the LCD screen, the ..., 20). • No floppy disk has been inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Symptom Your camera does not work. t Set it again. • The battery level is too low. (The indicator appears.) t Charge the battery pack (page 9). • The AC power adaptor is working ...
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...(page 19). • The camera is in one . • You are using the Floppy Disk Adaptor for many hours under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is not charged enough. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 39). • You cannot use digital zoom to . Digital zoom does not function. t... Set the flash to the Panfocus mode. The battery life is dead. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is set to STILL. • When using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading ...
...(page 19). • The camera is in one . • You are using the Floppy Disk Adaptor for many hours under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is not charged enough. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 39). • You cannot use digital zoom to . Digital zoom does not function. t... Set the flash to the Panfocus mode. The battery life is dead. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is set to STILL. • When using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading ...
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...about 20 minutes. t Change the setting (page 34). • The slide show , select [START] again (page 44). • The camera is on the camera. • The battery pack is set to STILL or MOVIE, if you play back the file from the floppy disk. The image does not appear on a TEXT image...• This function does not work . t Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer. • The image is set to the hard disk of your camera is in manual focus mode (MVC-FD90 only). The slide show function stops automatically. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 37). • The...
...about 20 minutes. t Change the setting (page 34). • The slide show , select [START] again (page 44). • The camera is on the camera. • The battery pack is set to STILL or MOVIE, if you play back the file from the floppy disk. The image does not appear on a TEXT image...• This function does not work . t Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer. • The image is set to the hard disk of your camera is in manual focus mode (MVC-FD90 only). The slide show function stops automatically. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 37). • The...
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... and notice messages Various messages appear on the disk. NOT ENOUGH FD ADAPTOR'S BATTERY COULDN'T RECORD Meaning There is low. No image has been recorded on the LCD screen. Trouble has occurred... The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the floppy disk is set to shoot. The tab on the disk is not enough to... play back images with an image size larger than the maximum playback size of this camera. • You cannot do DISK COPY between a "Memory Stick" and a floppy disk. • You select ...
... and notice messages Various messages appear on the disk. NOT ENOUGH FD ADAPTOR'S BATTERY COULDN'T RECORD Meaning There is low. No image has been recorded on the LCD screen. Trouble has occurred... The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the floppy disk is set to shoot. The tab on the disk is not enough to... play back images with an image size larger than the maximum playback size of this camera. • You cannot do DISK COPY between a "Memory Stick" and a floppy disk. • You select ...
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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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... code chart. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the camera's current condition. The code informs you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Turn the power off and on again. • An...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is inserted. t Replace the battery with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera...
... code chart. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the camera's current condition. The code informs you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Turn the power off and on again. • An...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is inserted. t Replace the battery with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera...
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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 ...