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3-866-779-13 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions GB Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD88 MVC-FD83/FD88 ©1999 by Sony Corporation
3-866-779-13 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions GB Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD88 MVC-FD83/FD88 ©1999 by Sony Corporation
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... model name is indicated in this manual are for the two models: MVC-FD83, MVC-FD88 The MVC-FD88 is the model used for illustration purposes. English Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are clearly indicated in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is.... Before you read this manual and operating the unit, check the model number. As you start reading this manual thoroughly, and retain it for example, "MVC-FD83 only."
... model name is indicated in this manual are for the two models: MVC-FD83, MVC-FD88 The MVC-FD88 is the model used for illustration purposes. English Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are clearly indicated in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is.... Before you read this manual and operating the unit, check the model number. As you start reading this manual thoroughly, and retain it for example, "MVC-FD83 only."
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...prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of this equipment for your safety and convenience. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Never use the plug...in household or business trash may be sure to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with BS 1363 is fitted to your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the United States and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. ... or BSI to attach the fuse cover after you unwanted lithium ion batteries to this camera. 4-GB
...prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of this equipment for your safety and convenience. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Never use the plug...in household or business trash may be sure to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with BS 1363 is fitted to your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the United States and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. ... or BSI to attach the fuse cover after you unwanted lithium ion batteries to this camera. 4-GB
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...screen. These spots occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in color) that the camera is working correctly. Do not place your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may be made due to the provisions of the copyright laws.... 5-GB Effective number of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback cannot be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camera, floppy disk, etc. The inside of the LCD screen may be contrary to a malfunction of such materials may be some tiny black ...
...screen. These spots occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in color) that the camera is working correctly. Do not place your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may be made due to the provisions of the copyright laws.... 5-GB Effective number of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback cannot be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camera, floppy disk, etc. The inside of the LCD screen may be contrary to a malfunction of such materials may be some tiny black ...
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... images at a time (INDEX 38 Playing back images in a continuous loop - Table of images that can be recorded/played back 23 Viewing images using your camera 8 Parts identification 9 Basic operations Preparation 12 1: Charging the battery pack 12 2: Installing the battery pack 13 3: Setting the date and time 15 Recording and playing...
... images at a time (INDEX 38 Playing back images in a continuous loop - Table of images that can be recorded/played back 23 Viewing images using your camera 8 Parts identification 9 Basic operations Preparation 12 1: Charging the battery pack 12 2: Installing the battery pack 13 3: Setting the date and time 15 Recording and playing...
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... as a medium for lens cap (1) 8-GB Do not insert the floppy disk forcefully Insert the floppy disk carefully into the digital still camera. Before using the camera or personal computer. You may occur. Back up recommendations To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy (back up)...DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it 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 not be careful not to...
... as a medium for lens cap (1) 8-GB Do not insert the floppy disk forcefully Insert the floppy disk carefully into the digital still camera. Before using the camera or personal computer. You may occur. Back up recommendations To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy (back up)...DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it 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 not be careful not to...
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Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) "InfoLITHIUM" is a trade mark of Sony Corporation. 1 Connect the power cord to charge a discharged battery pack using the battery charger BC-V615/BC-V615A. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) * Charging ...
Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) "InfoLITHIUM" is a trade mark of Sony Corporation. 1 Connect the power cord to charge a discharged battery pack using the battery charger BC-V615/BC-V615A. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) * Charging ...
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... the battery lasts if you simply keep the camera on or if you to prevent wearing down the battery. Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 14-GB "InfoLITHIUM"battery packs have ...the mark. Auto power-off automatically to power the camera from the following three power sources...
... the battery lasts if you simply keep the camera on or if you to prevent wearing down the battery. Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 14-GB "InfoLITHIUM"battery packs have ...the mark. Auto power-off automatically to power the camera from the following three power sources...
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... FILE SETUP 4 Select "CLOCK SET" from the menu bar with the control button, then press z. Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera in step 5 appears whenever you use the camera first, set , incorrect date and time are necessary for MS-DOS format recording.
... FILE SETUP 4 Select "CLOCK SET" from the menu bar with the control button, then press z. Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera in step 5 appears whenever you use the camera first, set , incorrect date and time are necessary for MS-DOS format recording.
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... battery time indicator Remaining disk capacity indicator Program AE indicator Flash level indicator 120min +1.0EV BRT 1280FINE 10 REC 0:03 15s SELF TIMER MACRO FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF Self-diagnosis function indicator/ Recording time indicator Recording time indicator Picture effect*/LCD bright level indicator*/ Volume level indicator...
... battery time indicator Remaining disk capacity indicator Program AE indicator Flash level indicator 120min +1.0EV BRT 1280FINE 10 REC 0:03 15s SELF TIMER MACRO FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF Self-diagnosis function indicator/ Recording time indicator Recording time indicator Picture effect*/LCD bright level indicator*/ Volume level indicator...
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... button, then press z. 'b : To display the preceding recorded image. Note • The images recorded by this camera may not be played back correctly by MVC-FD5/FD7/FD51/FD71/FD73/FD81/FD91/FDR1/FDR3. • This camera cannot play back moving image with the control button. The image recorded in MOVIE mode is...
... button, then press z. 'b : To display the preceding recorded image. Note • The images recorded by this camera may not be played back correctly by MVC-FD5/FD7/FD51/FD71/FD73/FD81/FD91/FDR1/FDR3. • This camera cannot play back moving image with the control button. The image recorded in MOVIE mode is...
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... above figures are a guide when continuously recording/playing back while replacing the floppy disks.\ * For 5 sec. Numbers in a cold environment or while you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you repeat turning the power on/off and zooming. • The capacity of 77°F (25°C) and 160...
... above figures are a guide when continuously recording/playing back while replacing the floppy disks.\ * For 5 sec. Numbers in a cold environment or while you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you repeat turning the power on/off and zooming. • The capacity of 77°F (25°C) and 160...
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...: personal computer with a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0. To display the image list, double-click "MAVICA.HTM" of the floppy disk recorded with this camera, the still image data is compressed in JPEG format and move image data is installed with Windows 95/98 installed...and double click " 3.5 inch FD (A:)". 3 Double-click the desired data file. These data can be viewed using a personal computer With this camera if your personal computer is compressed with MPEG-1 format. Recommended OS/applications example OS Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 or later, Windows NT 3.51 or...
...: personal computer with a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0. To display the image list, double-click "MAVICA.HTM" of the floppy disk recorded with this camera, the still image data is compressed in JPEG format and move image data is installed with Windows 95/98 installed...and double click " 3.5 inch FD (A:)". 3 Double-click the desired data file. These data can be viewed using a personal computer With this camera if your personal computer is compressed with MPEG-1 format. Recommended OS/applications example OS Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 or later, Windows NT 3.51 or...
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... may break off. • You cannot play back an MPEG file with Windows 3.1. • For Macintosh, you can use the floppy disk recorded with this camera using the PC Exchange with Microsoft Office Example: Using Excel 1 Select "Insert" on the main menu. 2 Point to "Picture" to display the popup menu. 3 Select...
... may break off. • You cannot play back an MPEG file with Windows 3.1. • For Macintosh, you can use the floppy disk recorded with this camera using the PC Exchange with Microsoft Office Example: Using Excel 1 Select "Insert" on the main menu. 2 Point to "Picture" to display the popup menu. 3 Select...
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... screen. To cancel the macro mode Select MACRO from the lens surface in the wide-angle position. disappears. SELF TIMER MMAACCRROO FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF You can shoot a subject that is about 1cm(FD83)/4cm(FD88) away from the menu bar again with the control button, then press z.
... screen. To cancel the macro mode Select MACRO from the lens surface in the wide-angle position. disappears. SELF TIMER MMAACCRROO FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF You can shoot a subject that is about 1cm(FD83)/4cm(FD88) away from the menu bar again with the control button, then press z.
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Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subject look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select CAMERA with control button, then press z. 3 Select WHITE BALANCE with neon or fireworks in a studio lit by TV... is being taken in the picture • at night-time with control button, then press z. 4 Select desired white balance, then press z. The camera menu dissapears. 29-GB Advanced operations Normally white balance is being lit by sodium- or mercury-vapor lamps OUT DOOR ( ) : • at ...
Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subject look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select CAMERA with control button, then press z. 3 Select WHITE BALANCE with neon or fireworks in a studio lit by TV... is being taken in the picture • at night-time with control button, then press z. 4 Select desired white balance, then press z. The camera menu dissapears. 29-GB Advanced operations Normally white balance is being lit by sodium- or mercury-vapor lamps OUT DOOR ( ) : • at ...
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... focus on quickly and simply (from close subjects to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Or, for just the point you want to bring the camera into focus. 31-GB Advanced operations Spot light-metering mode For recording subjects with flash in dark environments such as a window or screen. LCD screen...
... focus on quickly and simply (from close subjects to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Or, for just the point you want to bring the camera into focus. 31-GB Advanced operations Spot light-metering mode For recording subjects with flash in dark environments such as a window or screen. LCD screen...
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... position and focus are fixed. • When you record in the Low Lux 1/Low Lux 2 mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to compensate for camera-shake. • Set the flash mode to forced-flash when you use flash in the following mode: Low Lux 1 mode, Low Lux 2 mode, Sunset & Moon... mode, or Landscape mode. • When you record in the Low Lux1/Low Lux2 mode, the picture may become coarse momentarily just before your camera focuses on the LCD screen goes out. This is not a malfunction. 32-GB
... position and focus are fixed. • When you record in the Low Lux 1/Low Lux 2 mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to compensate for camera-shake. • Set the flash mode to forced-flash when you use flash in the following mode: Low Lux 1 mode, Low Lux 2 mode, Sunset & Moon... mode, or Landscape mode. • When you record in the Low Lux1/Low Lux2 mode, the picture may become coarse momentarily just before your camera focuses on the LCD screen goes out. This is not a malfunction. 32-GB
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MVC-001S.JPG) ** MVC-FD88 only *** MVC-FD83 only (Interpolated Mega Pixel Images) Notes • The file data for index screen is not emptied. • 320 × 240 size E-mail files are ... does not depend on the LCD screen and you cannot record the image even when the remaining disk capacity indicator is a available only on this camera. • If you attempt to record 55 images or above, "DISK FULL" appears on the image quality settings. • When the remaining disk capacity indicator...
MVC-001S.JPG) ** MVC-FD88 only *** MVC-FD83 only (Interpolated Mega Pixel Images) Notes • The file data for index screen is not emptied. • 320 × 240 size E-mail files are ... does not depend on the LCD screen and you cannot record the image even when the remaining disk capacity indicator is a available only on this camera. • If you attempt to record 55 images or above, "DISK FULL" appears on the image quality settings. • When the remaining disk capacity indicator...
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... all images to display the on the LCD screen. • To discontinue copying onto a floppy disk, change PLAY/STILL/MOVIE mode or turn off your camera. 47-GB Advanced operations Otherwise select the image you select ALL in steps 6 through 8 above. "FILE ACCESS" appears, and then "CHANGE FLOPPY DISK" is displayed...
... all images to display the on the LCD screen. • To discontinue copying onto a floppy disk, change PLAY/STILL/MOVIE mode or turn off your camera. 47-GB Advanced operations Otherwise select the image you select ALL in steps 6 through 8 above. "FILE ACCESS" appears, and then "CHANGE FLOPPY DISK" is displayed...