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3-073-074-13(1)
Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it
for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ________________________
Serial No. ________________________
MVC-FD100/FD200
©2002 Sony Corporation
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. Regulatory Information WARNING Declaration of Conformity To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Trade Name: SONY not expose the unit to rain or Model No.: MVC-FD100 moisture. Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, For the Customers in the San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interferenc
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communications. However, there is no CAUTION guarantee that interference will not occur TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT in a particular installation. If this USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH equipment does cause harmful interference AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR to radio or television reception, which can OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES be determined by turning the equipment CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT off and on, the user is encouraged to try to BLADE EXPOSURE. correct the i
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GB- MVCFD100UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 4 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Do not shake or strike the camera Be sure to read the following In addition to malfunctions and inability to before using your camera record images, this may render the floppy disks or the “Memory Stick”s unusable or Operating instructions image data breakdown, damage or loss may Before operating the unit, please read this occur. manual thoroughly, a
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GB- MVCFD100UC\02war.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 5 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Introduction Check images after recording Recording still images: page 18 Playing back still images: page 24 Deleting images (DELETE): page 75 Capture images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software. Viewing i
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GB- MVCFD100UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 6 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Table of contents Introduction ..................................... 5 Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) ......................... 67 Adjusting the white balance Getting started (WHITE BALANCE) ............. 68 Identifying the parts ........................ 7 Recordingthe dateandtimeonthe Preparing the power supply ............ 9 still image (DATE
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Getting started filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 7 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 7 2 3 4 8 5 9 6 0 A Self-timer lamp (21) G Lens B Flash (22) H Lens cap (supplied) C Shutter button (18, 23) I VIDEO OUT jack (73) D Zoom lever (20) J DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13) E Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. F
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 8 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM w; Attaching the shoulder strap qa wa qs ws wd qd wf qf wg qg wh qh wj qj wk qk ql wl K Photocell window for LCD T Hooks for strap screen U POWER ON/OFF (CHG) The LCD screen becomes brighter (Charge) lamp (10) when exposed to sunlight. V Access lamp (18, 19) L LCD screen W DISK EJECT lever (16) M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (48) X POWER switch (14) N LCD
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Getting started filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 9 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional) “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). See page 86 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 Battery eject lever Open the battery cover. 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 10 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Charging the battery pack When the camera is turned on, you cannot charge the battery pack. Be sure to turn off the power of the camera. To DC IN jack 2 AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor 1 Power cord (mains lead) 3 Battery pack To a wall outlet (wall socket) Insert the battery pack into your camera. 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor
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Getting started NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (optional) battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery. Auto power-off function If you do not o
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left Recording still images *1) Under average conditions NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 (optional) Image size Number of Battery life Number of Battery life images (min.) images (min.) 1600×1200 Approx. 150 Approx. 75 Approx. 340 Approx. 170 (MVC-FD200) 1280×960 Approx. 150 Approx. 75 Approx. 340 Approx. 170 (MVC-FD100) *1) Recording under the following conditions: — Recording one image every 30 seconds. — Alter
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Getting started Note The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom. Using the AC power adaptor 1 AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor To DC IN jack Power cord (mains lead) 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC 1 IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and 2 t
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 14 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera. POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp 1 2 – 8 Control button Press and hold the green button and slide the POWER switch in the 1 directionofthe arrowtoturnonpower. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp l
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Getting started Select the desired date display format with 5 v/V on the control button, then press the center z. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] D/M/Y (month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). 2002// 1 1 12: 00 AM ENTER CANCEL SELECT/ADJUST OK Select the year, month, day, hour or minute 6 item you want to set with b/B on the control button. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y The item to be set is indicated with v/V. D/M/Y 2002 / 1/ 1 12: 00 AM ENTER CANCE
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filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 16 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Inserting a floppy disk 2 EJECT lock 1 DISK EJECT lever Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for 1 recording. Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable Insert the floppy disk until it clicks. 2 Usable floppy disks Size: 3.5-inch Type: 2HD (1.44 MB) Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors) Notes Do not inse
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Getting started filename[D:\WORKS\Mavica\2nd\3066742111MVCFD92UC\02GB- MVCFD92UC\03pre.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 17 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Inserting a “Memory Stick” See page 85 for details about “Memory Stick”. 1 2 3 “Memory Stick” cover Open the “Memory Stick” cover. 1 Insert the “Memory Stick.” 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated until it clicks. Close the “Memory Stick” cover. 3 Removing the “Memory Stick” O
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GB- MVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:L0-0_Left 01cov.book Page 18 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Basic operations B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Slidethe POWERswitchdowntoturnonthe power and insert afloppydiskora “Memory Stick” in your camera. 3,4 Access lamp 1 2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. 1 Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. 2 MS: When recording on the “Memor
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B B B B Recording filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GB- MVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 19 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Press the shutter button fully down. 4 The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, you can start the next recording. RE RECORDING CORDING For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk
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filename[G:\_Upload\3073074111\307307411MVCFD100UC\02GB- MVCFD100UC\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 20 Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:20 PM Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 56). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” LCD BACKLIGHT switch To turn off the LCD backlight Set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF to save the battery. Using t
