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...the limits for your nearest Sony service station. This ferrite core can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If this equipment for a digital device pursuant to Subpart ...About Ferrite Core Be sure to attach the supplied ferrite core to the addendum for help. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If the plug supplied with the equipment in a particular installation. The supplied interface cable must be... equipment complies with or mark) must be used with this camera. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -
...the limits for your nearest Sony service station. This ferrite core can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If this equipment for a digital device pursuant to Subpart ...About Ferrite Core Be sure to attach the supplied ferrite core to the addendum for help. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If the plug supplied with the equipment in a particular installation. The supplied interface cable must be... equipment complies with or mark) must be used with this camera. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -
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... text documents (TEXT) ...61 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF 62 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVCCD300) (EXP BRKTG 63 Creating Clip Motion Files 64 Setting the distance to print (PRINT 81 Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the ...setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 LCD screen indicators 105 Index ...
... text documents (TEXT) ...61 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF 62 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVCCD300) (EXP BRKTG 63 Creating Clip Motion Files 64 Setting the distance to print (PRINT 81 Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the ...setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 LCD screen indicators 105 Index ...
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... (76) Audio output is capable of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image. 7 About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVCCD300 only) This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is monaural. F Accessory shoe G Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording with...than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). C Battery cover (bottom surface) (9) D Lens E Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with the flash. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality...
... (76) Audio output is capable of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image. 7 About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVCCD300 only) This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is monaural. F Accessory shoe G Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording with...than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). C Battery cover (bottom surface) (9) D Lens E Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with the flash. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality...
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... NP-FM50 (supplied) "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack* (M series). Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with compatible video equipment...
... NP-FM50 (supplied) "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack* (M series). Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with compatible video equipment...
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.... This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. Charging the battery pack When the camera is completed. Be sure to 86°F) is recommended. 10 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack... on the conditions of the camera. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 3 to a wall outlet (mains) 2 1 Battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the...
.... This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on your camera with the v mark facing up when charging begins. Charging the battery pack When the camera is completed. Be sure to 86°F) is recommended. 10 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack... on the conditions of the camera. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 3 to a wall outlet (mains) 2 1 Battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the...
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.... 150 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in the battery pack (page 99). Battery life and number of images that can be recorded...When a malfunction occurs in your pocket or other places to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. Getting started NP-FM50 (supplied) battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using a pocket heater, take care ...
.... 150 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in the battery pack (page 99). Battery life and number of images that can be recorded...When a malfunction occurs in your pocket or other places to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. Getting started NP-FM50 (supplied) battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using a pocket heater, take care ...
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Notes • The battery life and number of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as a guide. The numbers may be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom. • The numbers of images shown on conditions. • If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. • Do not short the DC plug of images will be smaller depending on tables above are as this may cause a malfunction. 12
Notes • The battery life and number of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as a guide. The numbers may be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom. • The numbers of images shown on conditions. • If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. • Do not short the DC plug of images will be smaller depending on tables above are as this may cause a malfunction. 12
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...wall outlet (mains). Using your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (mains). 13 Using a car battery Use a Sony DC adaptor/charger. Getting started ...Using the AC power adaptor AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 2 1 to a wall outlet (mains) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera abroad For ...
...wall outlet (mains). Using your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (mains). 13 Using a car battery Use a Sony DC adaptor/charger. Getting started ...Using the AC power adaptor AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 2 1 to a wall outlet (mains) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera abroad For ...
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..., an image data breakdown may occur or the disc may take about 10 minutes to get ready for about three minutes, the camera turns off , not remove the battery pack/disc, or not open and close to turn the power off automatically to focus on a disc See page 54. Notes • ... (During this will be hard to prevent wearing down . The shutter clicks. While the image is complete. B Recording 3 Press the shutter button fully down the battery pack. Auto power-off function If you do not turn on it may be recorded on a disc, the ACCESS lamp lights. Also, do not operate...
..., an image data breakdown may occur or the disc may take about 10 minutes to get ready for about three minutes, the camera turns off , not remove the battery pack/disc, or not open and close to turn the power off automatically to focus on a disc See page 54. Notes • ... (During this will be hard to prevent wearing down . The shutter clicks. While the image is complete. B Recording 3 Press the shutter button fully down the battery pack. Auto power-off function If you do not turn on it may be recorded on a disc, the ACCESS lamp lights. Also, do not operate...
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To delete the image: 1. The battery life will be longer. Minimum focal distance to turn off the LCD backlight (page 23). Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check ...
To delete the image: 1. The battery life will be longer. Minimum focal distance to turn off the LCD backlight (page 23). Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check ...
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Notes • When you format, be sure to execute the format. • About 300 times formatting can be used with this camera. • It takes about seven minutes to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source. • CD-Rs cannot be formatted. • The disc which is formatted using other equipment than this camera. Format the disc again with this camera cannot be available on a CD-RW. • Once you format the CD-RW, protected images are also deleted. 83 B Editing
Notes • When you format, be sure to execute the format. • About 300 times formatting can be used with this camera. • It takes about seven minutes to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source. • CD-Rs cannot be formatted. • The disc which is formatted using other equipment than this camera. Format the disc again with this camera cannot be available on a CD-RW. • Once you format the CD-RW, protected images are also deleted. 83 B Editing
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...an hour for a long time. Note that are not using the unit for the moisture to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. On AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from coming into contact with moisture remaining ...equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • The unit becomes warm during use , particularly during charging, keep dust out. Vibrating On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident from AM receivers and video equipment. And do...
...an hour for a long time. Note that are not using the unit for the moisture to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. On AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from coming into contact with moisture remaining ...equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • The unit becomes warm during use , particularly during charging, keep dust out. Vibrating On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident from AM receivers and video equipment. And do...
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...clean a disc 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. Additional information • Do not use any problem ...occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. You can...
...clean a disc 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. Additional information • Do not use any problem ...occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. You can...
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...not attach any material on the design of the camera. • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your camera abroad Power sources You can write only on which any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to view the playback picture...direct sunlight -Near heaters -In dump places • If you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. Using your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, ...
...not attach any material on the design of the camera. • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your camera abroad Power sources You can write only on which any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to view the playback picture...direct sunlight -Near heaters -In dump places • If you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. Using your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, ...
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... adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack. Additional information 91 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in minutes. Remaining battery time indicator • If the power goes...
... adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack. Additional information 91 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in minutes. Remaining battery time indicator • If the power goes...
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...a dry, cool place after fully charging it more and more, and as you use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER switch to 10 minutes. Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it is limited. • The E mark indicating there is ... by little as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is 5 to on your camera. This is not used for each battery pack. 92 How to store the battery pack • Even if the battery pack is to maintain the battery pack's functions. • To use it...
...a dry, cool place after fully charging it more and more, and as you use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER switch to 10 minutes. Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it is limited. • The E mark indicating there is ... by little as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is 5 to on your camera. This is not used for each battery pack. 92 How to store the battery pack • Even if the battery pack is to maintain the battery pack's functions. • To use it...
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...ss) appear on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your camera. tUse an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 9). • The disc is not inserted properly. tEject the disc, and insert it to , S, A, ...M, SCN, or (pages 20, 26). • No disc is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. tTurn off ...
...ss) appear on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your camera. tUse an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 9). • The disc is not inserted properly. tEject the disc, and insert it to , S, A, ...M, SCN, or (pages 20, 26). • No disc is inserted into your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. tTurn off ...
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...] (page 85). 96 The macro function does not work. tCancel the protection (page 78). • If you connect the camera to prevent wearing down the battery pack. The SLIDE SHOW function stops automatically. tThis is not a malfunction. • The image is not initialized. tConsult the computer... while the power is incorrect. The power turns off automatically to your computer with a fully charged battery pack. • The [VIDEO OUT] setting of your camera is on, the camera turns off suddenly. tPossibly, you may be played back on the CDROM drive of your computer....
...] (page 85). 96 The macro function does not work. tCancel the protection (page 78). • If you connect the camera to prevent wearing down the battery pack. The SLIDE SHOW function stops automatically. tThis is not a malfunction. • The image is not initialized. tConsult the computer... while the power is incorrect. The power turns off automatically to your computer with a fully charged battery pack. • The [VIDEO OUT] setting of your camera is on, the camera turns off suddenly. tPossibly, you may be played back on the CDROM drive of your computer....
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...USB cable. 3 Insert a disc. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to [PTP] in the setup settings. tSet it to [NORMAL] (page 86). • Since the camera is connected to . • The battery level is not recognized by the computer. Make sure that "USB MODE" is...connect it again firmly. tDisconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional Perform all steps without skipping. 1 Turn ...
...USB cable. 3 Insert a disc. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to [PTP] in the setup settings. tSet it to [NORMAL] (page 86). • Since the camera is connected to . • The battery level is not recognized by the computer. Make sure that "USB MODE" is...connect it again firmly. tDisconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional Perform all steps without skipping. 1 Turn ...
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...cannot be charged. Cause and/or Solution • The power of the camera (page 10). • You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is turned on. tTurn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the computer. 8 Install the ... supplied CD-ROM to verify that you delete the device manager, click "OK." 7 Turn off the power of the camera is not charged enough. The battery life is dead. tReplace the battery pack with the permission of administrator. 1 Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System]. 2...
...cannot be charged. Cause and/or Solution • The power of the camera (page 10). • You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is turned on. tTurn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the computer. 8 Install the ... supplied CD-ROM to verify that you delete the device manager, click "OK." 7 Turn off the power of the camera is not charged enough. The battery life is dead. tReplace the battery pack with the permission of administrator. 1 Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System]. 2...