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3-862-941-11 (1)
Digital Still Camera
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d'emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
MVC-FD51
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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English Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important ope
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CAUTION Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and fo
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
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MVC-FD51(U/C-E) Table of contents 5 Table of contents Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7 Getting started 8 Preparation 8 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 10 Step 3: Setting the date and time 12 Basic operations 15 Recording images 15 The indicators during recording 18 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 19 Flash/Self-timer 19 Adjusting the exposure 20 Watching images on the LCD screen 2
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Be sure to read before using your camera Checking supplied accessories (see page 8) Digital still camera (1) Battery charger (1) Power cord (1 set) NP-F330 battery pack (1) Shoulder strap (1) Image recording format on this camera The image data recorded with this camera is compressed and recorded in JPEG format. Extension of the file is “.JPG”. For details, see page 31. Power sources This camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* NP-F330 (supplied)/F530/F550 and the AC power adap
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Before using your camera This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as media. Use the following floppy disk type. •Size: 3.5 inch •Type: 2HD •Capacity: 1.44 MB •Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sector) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it using the camera or personal computer. Do not shake or strike the unit Malfunctions, inability to record images as well as inability to use floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. D
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Preparation What you need Battery pack (NP-F330) Digital Still Camera Battery charger (BC-V615) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder strap Preparation outlines The clock is not set at the factory. Be sure to set the clock before using your camera. 1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 9) 2 Install the battery pack. (p. 10) This camera operates by battery pack. Install a fully charged battery pack. 3 Set the date and time. (p. 12) The date and time data are necessary f
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Step 1: Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, use the battery charger. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the battery charger. to wall outlet 1 CHARGE lamp (orange) Battery pack 2 Battery charger 1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark. Slide it down until it clicks. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins. To remove the battery pack Slide up the battery pack. Charging time Battery NP-F330 NP-F53
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Step 2: Installing the battery pack 1 2 3 2 (base) 1 1 While sliding OPEN (BATT) in the direction of the arrow, open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack with the $ mark facing toward the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover. While sliding the battery release lever rightward, remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing. Battery release lever 10-EN
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Battery life/No. of images that can be recorded/ played back Battery Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback) Continuous recording 1) NP-F330 Unusing the flash 85 (80) 620 (580) 2) (Supplied) Using the flash 85 (80) 380 (360) 3) Continuous playing 120 (110) 900 (820) Continuous recording 1) Unusing the flash 120 (105) 880 (770) NP-F530 2) Using the flash 115 (100) 520 (450) 3) Continuous playing 165 (145) 1230 (1080) Continuous recording 1) Unusing the flash 150 (140) 1100 (1020) NP-F
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Step 3: Setting the date and time Function of the control button You can select an item in the menu which appears on the LCD screen by pressing the upper, lower, left or right side of the control button. When an item is selected, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press the center of the control button. Control button Upper side Left side Right 1 side Press to execute. Lower side 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p. 15) and th
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2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then press it. The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel menu screen, select “ RETURN” with the control button, then press it. –EV + EV MENU 3 Select “CLOCK SET” with the control button, then press it.
CLOCK SET CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
BEEP
Ö FIELD/FRAME
1998 1 8 10: 20AM
QUALITY
ENTER CANCEL RETURN 4 Select the desired display of the date with the control button, then press it. Y/M/D (year/month/day) M/D/Y (month/day/year) D/M/Y
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ÖStep 3: Setting the date and time 5 Select the date and time with the control button, then press it. The item to be changed is indicated with 4/$. Select number by pressing CLOCK SET the upper side or lower side of the Y/M/D
control button, then press it to enter the number. 1998 1 8 10: 20AM After entering the number, 4/$ moves to the next item. When “D/M/Y” is selected, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. 6 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it at the desired moment to begin
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Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. BRIGHT (brightness of the Macro switch 6,7 LCD screen) +/– button ACCESS lamp 4,5 321 DISPLAY button 1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 2 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA. The image captured by the lens and “NO DISK” appear on the LCD screen. 3 Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. The screen turns blue and “COVER OPEN” appears. 15-EN
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ÖRecording images 4 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks. Before inserting, check that the write protect tab set to the recordable position. 5 Close the cover. Image quality The image appears indicator on the LCD screen. STD Remaining disk 11 capacity indicator No. of recorded images AE lock indicator –EV +EV MENU 120min (Green) 6 Press the shutter button halfway down. The AE lock indicator r (green) appears on the LCD screen. AE (auto exposure) and AWB (auto white balance) are frozen. 7
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The number of images you can record on a floppy disk The number of images you can record is different depending on which image quality mode you select and subject complexity. STANDARD about 30 – 40 images FINE about 15 – 20 images Change the disk when the remaining disk capacity indicator is emptied and flashes. The image quality mode is set at the factory to STANDARD (p. 33). Notes • If you attempt to record 55 images or above, DISK FULL appears on the LCD screen and you cannot record the image
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ÖRecording images The indicators during recording The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. Self-timer Flash indicator indicator AE lock indicator Image quality Macro shooting indicator indicator Remaining disk capacity indicator MACRO FRAME STD +1.5EV 11 Exposure indicator No. of stored E : 61 : 01 SEPIA images Picture effect indicator Self-diagnosis function indicator LCD brightness + –EV EV indicator* FRAME indicator MENU 120min Adjusting the Remaining exposure button batte
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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Use the BRIGHT +/– button. Flash/Self-timer FLASH CHARGE lamp Flash Press FLASH. When the blinking FLASH CHARGE lamp lights up, you can shoot images using the flash. Self-timer To cancel flash mode, press it Select with the control again. button, then press it. About 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. •The subject must be 1 5/8 feet to 10 feet (50 cm to 3 m) away from the flash. •If flash is used in FRAME mode, the
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ÖRecording images Adjusting the exposure Select “+EV” or “–EV” with the control button, then press it to select the desired value. To raise the exposure value (brighten the picture): +EV To lower the exposure value (darken the picture): –EV +1.5EV Selected value + –EV EV MENU The EV (exposure value) can be adjusted –1.5EV to +1.5EV. Á When the subject is too close to focus on Move the macro switch on the front of the camera to the “MACRO” side, and then focus on the subject. The macro indicator
