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...Type: 2HD • Capacity: 1.44 MB • Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) You can use the "Memory Stick"* (not supplied) with inserting it clicks. Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable 2 Insert the floppy disk until it into the MSACFD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for ...recording. Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the recordable position for Memory Stick (not supplied), other than floppy disks mentioned above. ∗ "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Inserting a floppy disk 2 EJECT lock DISK EJECT lever 1 1 Check that ...
...Type: 2HD • Capacity: 1.44 MB • Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) You can use the "Memory Stick"* (not supplied) with inserting it clicks. Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable 2 Insert the floppy disk until it into the MSACFD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for ...recording. Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the recordable position for Memory Stick (not supplied), other than floppy disks mentioned above. ∗ "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Inserting a floppy disk 2 EJECT lock DISK EJECT lever 1 1 Check that ...
Operating Instructions
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... with v on the floppy disk. Notes • When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When using a "Memory Stick," writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk. To return to save the battery. 16 And select [OK] with b/B on the... control button. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. When this will not affect the recorded image. • While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy...
... with v on the floppy disk. Notes • When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When using a "Memory Stick," writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk. To return to save the battery. 16 And select [OK] with b/B on the... control button. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. When this will not affect the recorded image. • While the image is lit, do not turn off , or not remove the battery pack/floppy...
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..., install QuickTime 3.0 or higher. • When using the MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, the recommended OS is also necessary for viewing images. Be sure to e-mail. Make sure ... an MPEG file with Windows 3.1. • For Macintosh, you can view data with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer... and application software. To display the image list, double-click [Mavica.htm] in TEXT mode : GIF format. This section describes the general method for viewing images...
..., install QuickTime 3.0 or higher. • When using the MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, the recommended OS is also necessary for viewing images. Be sure to e-mail. Make sure ... an MPEG file with Windows 3.1. • For Macintosh, you can view data with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer... and application software. To display the image list, double-click [Mavica.htm] in TEXT mode : GIF format. This section describes the general method for viewing images...
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...containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing voice memo audio data Location 31/2 Floppy [A:] E-mail folder Voice folder File MVC-sssf.JPG MVC-sssf.411 MVC-sssf.MPG MVC-sssT.GIF MVC-sssE.JPG MVC-sssA.MPG Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page... VOICE mode (page 36) • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera are as follows. The meanings of the file names are grouped in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. Images in a floppy disk and ones in folders by recording mode. Image file...
...containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing voice memo audio data Location 31/2 Floppy [A:] E-mail folder Voice folder File MVC-sssf.JPG MVC-sssf.411 MVC-sssf.MPG MVC-sssT.GIF MVC-sssE.JPG MVC-sssA.MPG Meaning • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page... VOICE mode (page 36) • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera are as follows. The meanings of the file names are grouped in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. Images in a floppy disk and ones in folders by recording mode. Image file...
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INDEX display files cannot be played back on other equipment. When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for Memory Stick is [A].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing voice memo audio data B Playback Folder ...
INDEX display files cannot be played back on other equipment. When using "Memory Stick"s ssss stands for Memory Stick is [A].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing voice memo audio data B Playback Folder ...
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... SIZE) 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to NORMAL. Note If you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). ∗ When REC MODE is recorded in the ratio of images or time* 1472×1104 Approx. 5 (25) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 6 (32) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 6 (32) 1024×768 Approx.... 45 sec) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number or time when you try to fit the printing paper size. Still image sizes: 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is set to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Select [FILE] ...
... SIZE) 1 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to NORMAL. Note If you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). ∗ When REC MODE is recorded in the ratio of images or time* 1472×1104 Approx. 5 (25) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 6 (32) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 6 (32) 1024×768 Approx.... 45 sec) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number or time when you try to fit the printing paper size. Still image sizes: 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is set to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Select [FILE] ...
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... indicate the number when you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded until you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). Recording still images for five seconds. If you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). If you hold down the shutter, sound is recorded for e-mail (EMAIL... image. The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk in E-MAIL mode Image size Number of images 1472×1104 Approx. 3 (21) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 4 (26) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 4 (26) 1024×768 Approx. 6 (37) 640×480 Approx. 12 (74) ...
... indicate the number when you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded until you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). Recording still images for five seconds. If you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). If you hold down the shutter, sound is recorded for e-mail (EMAIL... image. The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk in E-MAIL mode Image size Number of images 1472×1104 Approx. 3 (21) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Approx. 4 (26) 1280 (3:2) Approx. 4 (26) 1024×768 Approx. 6 (37) 640×480 Approx. 12 (74) ...
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To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2. MVC-FD90: Press again. The number of images 1472×1104 Minimum 5 (29) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Minimum 7 (40) 1280 (3:2) Minimum 8 (44) 1024×768 Minimum ...be unable to AUTO. 2Press (macro). To return to normal recording mode MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. • MVC-FD90: 1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to record a clear image. •... you can shoot a subject that is not evenly illuminated, you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied).
To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2. MVC-FD90: Press again. The number of images 1472×1104 Minimum 5 (29) (MVC-FD90 only) 1280×960 Minimum 7 (40) 1280 (3:2) Minimum 8 (44) 1024×768 Minimum ...be unable to AUTO. 2Press (macro). To return to normal recording mode MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. • MVC-FD90: 1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to record a clear image. •... you can shoot a subject that is not evenly illuminated, you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied).
Operating Instructions
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... images are copied. To continue copying the image to other floppy disks After "COMPLETE" appears in the "Memory stick." • You cannot copy images from a floppy disk to a "Memory Stick." • When copying from the menu. 3 When you select [SELECT] Select the images to be ...copied with the control button. "INSERT FLOPPY DISK" appears. 5 Insert another floppy disk. The mark appears on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick • You cannot select [ALL] when copying images in step 5, select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 4 and 5 above. B Editing 49 In INDEX mode ...
... images are copied. To continue copying the image to other floppy disks After "COMPLETE" appears in the "Memory stick." • You cannot copy images from a floppy disk to a "Memory Stick." • When copying from the menu. 3 When you select [SELECT] Select the images to be ...copied with the control button. "INSERT FLOPPY DISK" appears. 5 Insert another floppy disk. The mark appears on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick • You cannot select [ALL] when copying images in step 5, select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 4 and 5 above. B Editing 49 In INDEX mode ...
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... displayed, eject the floppy disk. Note on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick You cannot do DISK COPY between "Memory Stick"s and floppy disks. 1 Insert the floppy disk to other floppy disks After "COMPLETE" appears in other software with your camera but also various files you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting...
... displayed, eject the floppy disk. Note on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick You cannot do DISK COPY between "Memory Stick"s and floppy disks. 1 Insert the floppy disk to other floppy disks After "COMPLETE" appears in other software with your camera but also various files you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting...
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... 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 Stick"s. 52 Note Even if images are protected, these images will be sure to format. 2 Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL], [FORMAT], and then [OK] from...
... 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 Stick"s. 52 Note Even if images are protected, these images will be sure to format. 2 Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL], [FORMAT], and then [OK] from...
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...: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape. t Install the charged battery pack (page 8, 9) t Charge the battery pack about twice times than using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading images take about one (page 8). • The battery level is not charged enough. t Set it to (no indication), , ... you are not set to record moving pictures. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 39). • You cannot use digital zoom to the Panfocus mode. Additional information 57 Digital zoom does not function. Symptom The flash does not work . t This is called the smear phenomenon.
...: Twilight, Twilight plus, or Landscape. t Install the charged battery pack (page 8, 9) t Charge the battery pack about twice times than using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading images take about one (page 8). • The battery level is not charged enough. t Set it to (no indication), , ... you are not set to record moving pictures. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 39). • You cannot use digital zoom to the Panfocus mode. Additional information 57 Digital zoom does not function. Symptom The flash does not work . t This is called the smear phenomenon.
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...; 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 in the following list. Trouble ...has occurred during playback. NOT ENOUGH FD ADAPTOR'S BATTERY COULDN'T RECORD Meaning There is low. Check the corresponding descriptions in the "Memory stick." Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the disk. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK FORMAT ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE...
...; 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 in the following list. Trouble ...has occurred during playback. NOT ENOUGH FD ADAPTOR'S BATTERY COULDN'T RECORD Meaning There is low. Check the corresponding descriptions in the "Memory stick." Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the disk. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK FORMAT ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE...
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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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...the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is inserted. t Format the floppy disk. (page 52) • An disk not compatible with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the camera. If this camera is too low. This...Corrective Action • There is inserted. t Replace the battery with the disk drive. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera's current condition. t Turn the power off and on the LCD screen with this appears, check the following...
...the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is inserted. t Format the floppy disk. (page 52) • An disk not compatible with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the camera. If this camera is too low. This...Corrective Action • There is inserted. t Replace the battery with the disk drive. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera's current condition. t Turn the power off and on the LCD screen with this appears, check the following...
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...mm (1 5/8 - 13 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-FD85: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-FD90: F = 2.8 - 3.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data compression system Movie: MPEG1 Still: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF) "Memory Stick": JPEG (Exif2.1) GIF (in TEXT mode) Audio (with still image...impedance: 2.2 kΩ External flash jack (MVC-FD90 only) Minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power ...
...mm (1 5/8 - 13 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-FD85: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-FD90: F = 2.8 - 3.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data compression system Movie: MPEG1 Still: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF) "Memory Stick": JPEG (Exif2.1) GIF (in TEXT mode) Audio (with still image...impedance: 2.2 kΩ External flash jack (MVC-FD90 only) Minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power ...