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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. Usable floppy disks • Size: 3.5 inch • Type: 2HD • Capacity: 1.44 MB... • Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) You can use the "Memory Stick"* (not supplied) with ...
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. Usable floppy disks • Size: 3.5 inch • Type: 2HD • Capacity: 1.44 MB... • Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) You can use the "Memory Stick"* (not supplied) with ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. When this will not affect the recorded image. • While the image is lit, do...
... 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. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. When this will not affect the recorded image. • While the image is lit, do...
Operating Instructions
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...back an MPEG file, install QuickTime 3.0 or higher. • When using the MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, the recommended OS is Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 or Mac OS 7.6 - 8.6. 24 ... This section describes the general method for viewing images. To display the image list, double-click [Mavica.htm] in the floppy disk used with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. To play back 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 ...
...back an MPEG file, install QuickTime 3.0 or higher. • When using the MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick, the recommended OS is Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 or Mac OS 7.6 - 8.6. 24 ... This section describes the general method for viewing images. To display the image list, double-click [Mavica.htm] in the floppy disk used with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. To play back 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 36) • Still image file recorded in VOICE mode (page 36) • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera... (page 36) 26 The meanings of the following characters below. When using floppy disks sss stands for one 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.
... 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 36) • Still image file recorded in VOICE mode (page 36) • INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera... (page 36) 26 The meanings of the following characters below. When using floppy disks sss stands for one 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.
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The numerical portion of the following files are the same. - An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding audio file - 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...
The numerical portion of the following files are the same. - An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding audio file - 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...
Operating Instructions
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... any more on a floppy disk, even if the remaining disk capacity is set to record 55 images or more images. Note If you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). ∗ When REC MODE is sufficient, "DISK FULL" appears on a floppy disk Image size Number of three to two to MOVIE... or STILL. 2 Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired image size. Still image sizes: 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of images or time* 1472×...
... any more on a floppy disk, even if the remaining disk capacity is set to record 55 images or more images. Note If you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). ∗ When REC MODE is sufficient, "DISK FULL" appears on a floppy disk Image size Number of three to two to MOVIE... or STILL. 2 Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired image size. Still image sizes: 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is recorded in the ratio of images or time* 1472×...
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...) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number when you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). 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) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number when you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). If you ...
...) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number when you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). 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) Numbers in parentheses indicate the number when you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). If you ...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to the W side, you can shoot a subject that you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). With the zoom lever set to MOVIE or STILL. 2 • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9 indicators disappear. Note • You cannot record images in macro...of images that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away from the menu. 3 Record the image. 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 11 (61) 640×480 Minimum 28 (160) Numbers in ...
... 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to the W side, you can shoot a subject that you use the "Memory Stick" (8 MB) (not supplied). With the zoom lever set to MOVIE or STILL. 2 • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9 indicators disappear. Note • You cannot record images in macro...of images that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away from the menu. 3 Record the image. 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 11 (61) 640×480 Minimum 28 (160) Numbers in ...
Operating Instructions
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... When copying is not 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 ...4 1 5 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from a "Memory Stick" to a floppy disk, the file information (Exif tag) is completed, "COMPLETE" appears. The mark appears on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for...
... When copying is not 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 ...4 1 5 2, 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from a "Memory Stick" to a floppy disk, the file information (Exif tag) is completed, "COMPLETE" appears. The mark appears on the Floppy Disk Adaptor for...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Be sure to use a formatted floppy disk to carry out DISK COPY. 1, 4 3 2 To continue copying the image to other software with your camera but also various files you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting [EXIT] after "COMPLETE" appears, DISK COPY will be carried out onto 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 be replaced by newly written data including the protected image data. "...
.... • Be sure to use a formatted floppy disk to carry out DISK COPY. 1, 4 3 2 To continue copying the image to other software with your camera but also various files you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting [EXIT] after "COMPLETE" appears, DISK COPY will be carried out onto 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 be replaced by newly written data including the protected image data. "...
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Notes • When you can format "Memory Stick"s. 52 Check the contents of the floppy disk before formatting. Note Even if images are protected, these images will be sure to format. 2 Select [... 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 the disk, be deleted. To cancel formatting Select [CANCEL] in step 2.
Notes • When you can format "Memory Stick"s. 52 Check the contents of the floppy disk before formatting. Note Even if images are protected, these images will be sure to format. 2 Select [... 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 the disk, be deleted. To cancel formatting Select [CANCEL] in step 2.
Operating Instructions
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...57 The battery life is not proper. t This is set to . t Replace the battery pack with a new one . • You are using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading images take about one of the battery remaining time is short. Symptom The flash does not work . t Set the flash to...to STILL. • When using the Floppy Disk Adaptor for many hours under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is dead. Digital zoom does not function. t Set it to record moving pictures. Vertical streaks appear when you are recording/playing back images under extremely hot or...
...57 The battery life is not proper. t This is set to . t Replace the battery pack with a new one . • You are using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading images take about one of the battery remaining time is short. Symptom The flash does not work . t Set the flash to...to STILL. • When using the Floppy Disk Adaptor for many hours under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is dead. Digital zoom does not function. t Set it to record moving pictures. Vertical streaks appear when you are recording/playing back images under extremely hot or...
Operating Instructions
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...• The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is protected. The disk is low. A 2DD floppy disk is inserted, or there is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type. The battery is trouble with ... is protected. You tried to play back images with the disk drive. The image is too low. The remaining capacity 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 ...
...• The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is protected. The disk is low. A 2DD floppy disk is inserted, or there is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type. The battery is trouble with ... is protected. You tried to play back images with the disk drive. The image is too low. The remaining capacity 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 ...
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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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... your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera's current condition. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the 5-digit service...
... your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera's current condition. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the 5-digit service...
Operating Instructions
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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...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...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 ...