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.

Owners 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

Regulatory Information

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-FD100 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-FD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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 operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Notes:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
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.
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 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 cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Basic operations

B Recording Recording still images. 18 Recording moving images. 23 B Playback Playing back still images. 24 Playing back moving images. 25 Viewing images using a computer 27 Image file storage destinations and image file names. 38 Viewing images using ImageMixer.. 42

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations
How to use the PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector. 48 How to use the control button. 48 How to change the menu settings. 50
Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE).. 67 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE). 68 Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME). 69 Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT). 69 B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX).. 70 Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming). 71 Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW). 72 Viewing images on a TV screen. 73 B Editing Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT).. 74 Deleting images (DELETE).. 75 Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE).. 76 Copying images (COPY). 77 Copying all the information on your floppy disk (DISK COPY).. 79 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK). 80 Format.. 81 B As an external drive Using the camera as an external drive of a computer. 82

Additional information

Precautions. 83 On Memory Sticks.. 85 Using your camera abroad. 85 About InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 86 Troubleshooting.. 88 Warning and notice messages. 93 Self-diagnosis display. 95 Specifications.. 96 LCD screen indicators. 97 Index.. 99
B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE).. 57 Creating Clip Motion Files. 59 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL). 61 Recording text documents (TEXT). 62 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF).. 63 Recording images in macro.. 64 Setting the distance to the subject. 64 Using the PROGRAM AE function. 65
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Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
A Self-timer lamp (21) B Flash (22) C Shutter button (18, 23) D Zoom lever (20) E Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. G Lens H Lens cap (supplied) I VIDEO OUT jack (73) J DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13)
model name1[MVC-FD92] [3-066-742-12(1)]

After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.
Battery remaining indicator
The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10C to 30C (50F to 86F).
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 operate the camera for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the camera again. Note on the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp during charging The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp may flash: When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not light up: When the battery pack is not installed properly. Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Full charge (min.) Approx. 150 Approx. 210
This represents the time required to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the supplied AC-L10/L10B AC power adaptor in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25C (77F). The number of images that can be recorded/played back and battery life The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when you record in Normal mode with the LCD BACKLIGHT switch ON in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25C (77F), and the battery pack is fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or played back shown below allow for changing a floppy disk or Memory Stick as necessary. Please note that the numbers and time shown in the following table, Recording still images under average conditions, are only for recording with a Memory Stick. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use.

Recording still images

Under average conditions*1)
Image size 16001200 (MVC-FD200) 1280960 (MVC-FD100)
NP-F330 (supplied) Number of Battery life images (min.) Approx. 150 Approx. 150 Approx. 75 Approx. 75
NP-F550 (optional) Number of Battery life images (min.) Approx. 340 Approx. 340 Approx. 170 Approx. 170
Recording under the following conditions: Recording one image every 30 seconds. Alternatively sliding the zoom lever to the W and T sides fully for each recording. Using the flash once in every two recordings. Turning the camera on and off once in every 10 recordings. NP-F330 (supplied) Number of Battery life images (min.) Approx. 750 Approx. 70 Approx. 1600 Approx. 80 NP-F550 (optional) Number of Battery life images (min.) Approx. 1600 Approx. 150 Approx. 3400 Approx. 170

Recording continuously*2)
Storage media Floppy disk Memory Stick
Recording under the following conditions: The image size is set to 640480. Flash mode is set to (No flash). Recording every five seconds when using floppy disks and every three seconds when using a Memory Stick. Playing back*3) still images Storage media Floppy disk Memory Stick NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 (optional) Number of Battery life Number of Battery life images (min.) images (min.) Approx. 2200 Approx. 80 Approx. 4800 Approx. 170 Approx. 3000 Approx. 100 Approx. 6900 Approx. 230
Recording continuously (when the image size is set to 160112)
Playing back single images in order, one approximately every two seconds Recording moving images Storage media Floppy disk Memory Stick Battery life (min.) NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 (optional) Approx. 85 Approx. 180 Approx. 90 Approx. 190
model name1[MVC-FD100/FD200] [3-073-074-12(1)]
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

To DC IN jack

1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC
IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. then to a wall outlet (wall socket).
2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
Using your camera abroad For details, see page 85. When using the AC power adaptor Be sure to use it near a wall outlet (wall socket). If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
Note Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction.
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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

Control button
Press and hold the green button and slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on power. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up. Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

EFFECT FILE SELECT OK

CAMERA SETUP MENU BAR OFF
Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z.
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT CLOSE
Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE SELECT OK

CLOCK SET

2:0 0:0 0AM
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL

2002 / 1 / : 00 AM

CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK
5 Select the desired date display format with
v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL SELECT/ADJUST OK
6 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

SELECT/ADJUST

7 Set the numeric value with v/V on the
control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

2002 / 7 / : 00 AM

8 Select [ENTER] with B on the control button,
then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement. The date and time are entered.
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL SELECT OK

2002 / 7 / : 30 PM

To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
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Inserting a floppy disk

EJECT lock

DISK EJECT lever

Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for recording.
Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable
Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.
Usable floppy disks Size: 3.5-inch Type: 2HD (1.44 MB) Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes 18 sectors)
Do not insert the media other than the floppy disks described above. You cannot use the optional MSAC-FD2M/FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick. If the access lamp is lit, data is being read or written. Never remove the floppy disk, turn off the power, or change the setting of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the image data could be damaged or lost.
Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the left, slide down the DISK EJECT lever.
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The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony USB Driver window appears.
4 Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. 5 Eject the CD-ROM from the computer. 6 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish.
Your computer restarts and you can connect your camera to your computer. Step 2 Connecting your camera to your computer using the USB cable You can connect your camera to your computer after Windows is loaded.
1 Insert a floppy disk or a Memory Stick in your computer and set
the MS/FD selector in accordance with the media you have inserted.
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Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and turn on your camera. Use the supplied dedicated USB cable to connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera to the USB connector on your computer.

Computer

To the USB connector USB cable (supplied)
To the USB jack Push the connector in as far as it will go.
USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camera. When you connect the camera for the first time, the operation automatically starts to allow your computer to recognize the camera. Be sure to wait until the operation finishes. See If the Copy Wizard appears (page 33) if you are using Windows XP.

Cautions

If you connect your camera to a computer with two or more USB jacks, do not connect any other USB device excepting a keyboard and/or mouse. If you have a desktop computer, use the USB jack on the rear panel of the computer.
When you disconnect the USB cable from your computer, when you remove a floppy disk or a Memory Stick from the camera being connected to the computer using the USB cable, and when you switch the MS/FD selector
For Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP users
1 Double-click the Remove hardware icon displayed at the lower
right of the desktop screen.
2 Click Sony DSC and click Stop. 3 Confirm the drive to be removed and click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Perform operations such as disconnecting the USB cable.
For Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users
Perform only step 5 above.

TIFF format

Stores shooting images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 63).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records moving images in the MPEG format during the recording.
Viewing images using ImageMixer
Installing PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony You can easily view a still image and/or moving image recorded by your camera using the PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony provided on the CD-ROM supplied with your camera. The system requirements of your computer are indicated in the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM.
If you are using Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log in as an administrator.

1 Turn on your computer.

3 Select PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony in the title screen.
For Windows users 1 Click PIXELA ImageMixer and install the software in accordance with the instructions displayed on the screen. After confirming the information in the Readme.txt screen displayed at the end of installing process, close this screen and click Finish. If you are using Windows XP, skip steps 2 to 4 below. Go to step 4.
2 Click DirectX in the title screen.
The Microsoft DirectX8.0 Setup screen appears.

3 Click Yes.

The DirectX(R) Setup screen appears.

4 Click Install.

The installation starts. When the installation finishes, click OK and restart your computer.
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For Macintosh users Click the button of the language (such as English) of the version to be installed in the title screen and then install the software in accordance with the instructions displayed in the screen.
Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
To copy image data to your computer using ImageMixer
Use the following procedure of PIXELA ImageMixer to copy a still image or moving image data recorded in your camera. The procedure below is explained using screens displayed by Windows. You can copy the image using a similar procedure for Macintosh also.
Sometimes an displayed image may be interrupted when you view it on your computer using the USB cable. The screen display of your camera is not copied to your computer.
If you encounter a trouble
Close ImageMixer and restart it to retry.
Prepare your camera and computer.
1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert a floppy disk or a Memory Stick in your computer and
set the MS/FD selector in accordance with the media you have inserted.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and turn on your

camera.

4 Connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable.

3 Set the layout.

4 Click the print setup button
at the lower right of the screen. The Print Setup screen appears. Set the paper size and printing direction and click OK.
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5 Click the print button

at the lower right of the screen. The Print screen appears. Click OK. The image is printed.
If the image is not printed
Confirm whether the printer setting is correct. See the operating instructions supplied with your printer for further information.
Viewing the on-line help of PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony
You can find detailed information about procedures and functions of PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony.
Click the Help button at the upper right of the screen. The ImageMixer Help screen appears. You can access the information you want from the table of contents or click a link displayed in blue characters (site address).
For Macintosh users Use your web browser to open the manual.html file in the folder in which ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is installed.
To close the on-line help
Click the button Sony for closing the window of PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for
If you have any questions about PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony
ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. Refer to the information web site at: http://www.imagemixer.com.
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This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for Advanced operations.
How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector
The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.

PLAY STILL MOVIE

PLAY: STILL: MOVIE:
To play back or edit images To record still images and Clip Motion images To record moving images
How to use the control button
The control button is used to select the buttons, images and menus displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for Advanced operations are described below.

Select

Set (enter)
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When the MS/FD selector is set to MS 1600 (FINE): 2.0 mega pixels 1600 (3:2)* 1024 (FINE): 0.8 mega pixels 640 (FINE): 0.35 mega pixels (FINE): The images recorded on a Memory Stick have a higher picture quality. The size of a file that can be recorded on a Memory Stick is also larger than that of a floppy disk. (ECM): The picture quality is lower, but more images can be recorded. If picture quality is more important than the number of images to be recorded, select [16001200]. * Your camera will record an image using a 3:2 ratio so that it matches the horizontal and vertical ratio 3:2 of print paper. Therefore, there will be no margin when the image is printed in the print paper. Please note that the top and bottom of the recording range displayed on the LCD screen (horizontal and vertical ratio 4:3) is cut off when the image is recorded in your camera.

Moving image sizes:

320240, 160112
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The number of images or the time that you can record on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick (8 MB) MVC-FD100

Image size

(3:2) 1024768 640480
Printing in post card size Printing in 3:2 ratio Home page, etc. Attaching to e-mail
Number of images to be recorded or time*1) Floppy disk Memory Stick
Approx. 6 Approx. 6 Approx. 10 Approx. 30 Approx. 15 sec. Approx. 60 sec. Approx. 12 Approx. 12 Approx. 20 Approx. 48 Approx. 80 sec. (Approx. 15 sec.)*3) Approx. 320 sec. (Approx. 60 sec.)*3)
320240*2) Viewing on computer 160112*2) Attaching to e-mail

MVC-FD200

Approx. 4 Approx. 4 Approx. 8 Approx. 10 Approx. 30 Approx. 15 sec. Approx. 60 sec. Approx. 8 Approx. 8 Approx. 20 Approx. 48 Approx. 80 sec. (15 sec.)*3) Approx. 320 sec. (60 sec.)*3)
16001200 Printing in size A(3:2) 1600 (ECM) Printing in 3:2 ratio Recording a large number of images Home page, etc. Attaching to e-mail
*1) When REC MODE is set to NORMAL. *2) Image size of a moving image. *3) The maximum recording time in continuous recording.
Recording time and number of images to be recorded
The recording time and the number of images to be recorded may differ from the above values depending on the recording conditions.
If you try to record 55 images or more on a floppy disk, even if the remaining disk capacity is sufficient, DISK FULL appears on the LCD screen and you cannot record any more images. If you try to record 3001 images or more on a Memory Stick, even if the remaining memory capacity of the Memory Stick is sufficient, NO MEMORY SPACE appears on the LCD screen and you cannot record any more images. When the TEXT mode is selected, the number of images that can be recorded will be the same as that of [16001200] even if you select [1600 (ECM)] for image size.

The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick (8 MB)
160120 (NORMAL) 8072 (MOBILE)
Number of images Floppy disk Memory Stick
Approx. 7* Approx. 54** Approx. 40* Approx. 400**
When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file When recording 2 frames per Clip Motion file
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Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL)
The E-MAIL mode records a smallsize (320240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format.
Approx. 8 Approx. 8 Approx. 20 Approx. 43 Approx. 3 Approx. 7 Approx. 8 Approx. 22
16001200 Approx. (3:2) 1600 (ECM) 1024768 640480
To return to normal recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu. Record the image.
The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode MVC-FD100
Approx. 5 Approx. 5 Approx. 8 Approx. 22 Approx. 12 Approx. 12 Approx. 20 Approx. 43
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Recording text documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image.

(3:2) 1600 (ECM)

Number of images* Floppy disk Memory Stick
Minimum 4 Minimum 5 Minimum 4 Minimum 11 Minimum 28 Minimum 24 Minimum 26 Minimum 54 Minimum 121

1024768

640480
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu. Record the image.
The maximum number of recordable images depends on the document condition, such as the amount of text portions.
If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image. Writing and reading data take more time than normal recording. When TEXT mode is selected, you cannot use the PROGRAM AE function.
The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick (8 MB) in TEXT mode MVC-FD100

You cannot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode, moving images, uncompressed images, or Clip Motion images. When you change from a small size to a large size, the picture quality deteriorates. If you resize the recorded still image, the space remaining on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick will decrease. You may not be able to resize a recorded still image if there is insufficient space remaining on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick. You cannot resize the recorded still image to an image size of 3:2. If you resize a 3:2 size recorded still image to another size, a black band will be displayed above and below the resized image. You cannot resize the recorded still image in the index screen.
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image of which you want to change the size. Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from the menu. Select the desired size. MVC-FD100: When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 1280960, 1024768, 640480 When the MS/FD selector is set to MS 1280 (FINE), 1024 (FINE), 640 (FINE) MVC-FD200: When the MS/FD selector is set to FD 16001200, 1024768, 640480 When the MS/FD selector is set to MS 1600 (FINE), 1024 (FINE), 640 (FINE) The resized image is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing.
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Copying images (COPY)

Copies images to another floppy disk or Memory Stick.
Select the media that the image will be copied onto. When the MS/FD selector is set to FD. FD t FD Copies to the floppy disk FD t MS Copies to the Memory Stick When the MS/FD selector is set to MS. MS t MS Copies to the Memory Stick MS t FD Copies to the floppy disk When you select [FD t MS] or [MS t FD], the camera automatically starts copying if the floppy disk and Memory Stick are inserted.
Select the media using the MS/FD selector. Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image to be copied. Select [TOOL], and then [COPY] from the menu.
Insert or change the floppy disk or the Memory Stick following the messages on the LCD screen. RECORDING appears. When copying is completed, COMPLETE appears. To end copying, select [EXIT].
To continue copying the image to other floppy disks or Memory Sticks
After COMPLETE appears in step 5, select [CONTINUE] and repeat step 5 above.
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When you select [ALL]* Select [OK].

After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly.
Moisture condensation occurs easily when:
Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction.

On floppy disks

To protect data recorded on floppy disks, note the following: Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions. Otherwise, permanent erasure of disk data may result. Avoid storing floppy disks in areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of high temperature, such as a heating device. Floppy disk warping or damage may result, rendering the disk useless. Avoid contact with the disks surface by opening the disk shutter plate. If the disks surface becomes blemished, data may be rendered unreadable.
The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room. The camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour).
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If moisture condensation occurs
Immediately eject the floppy disk, then turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to record with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On battery pack

Use only the specified charger with the charging function. To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Keep the battery pack away from fire. Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60C (140F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Keep the battery pack dry. Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. Attach the battery pack to the camera securely. Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

On AC power adaptor

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (wall socket) when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not bend the power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord (mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical shock. Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. Always keep metal contacts clean. Do not disassemble the unit. Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not place the unit in locations that are: Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating

On the built-in rechargeable lithium battery
Your camera is supplied with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery installed to retain the date/time and various settings, regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camera. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camera. It will be completely discharged in about one month if you do not use your camera at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camera operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.
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Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery:
It is recommended that you make a backup copy of your important data. Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data. Data may be damaged if: you remove the Memory Stick or turn off your camera while reading or writing data. you use the Memory Stick in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise. Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position. When you carry or store the Memory Stick, put it in its supplied case. Do not touch the terminals of a Memory Stick with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Do not allow the Memory Stick to get wet. Do not use or keep Memory Sticks in locations that are: Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun. Under direct sunlight. Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.
Connect your camera to house current (mains) 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 camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

On Memory Sticks

Memory Stick is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage. There are two types of Memory Sticks: general Memory Sticks and MagicGate Memory Sticks that are equipped with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. You can use both types of Memory Stick with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.
Memory Stick, , MagicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MagicGate and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.