For the Customers in Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/ 31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: Residential area Business district Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
Attention for the Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture of this camera.
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Be sure to read the following before using your camera

Operating instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters. e.g. Press DISPLAY.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the floppy disks or the Memory Sticks unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, finder (only models with a finder) and lens
The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the recording
The recorded images cannot be compensated if recording or playback cannot be performed due to a trouble of your camera or recording medium.
Notes on image data compatibility of the Memory Stick
This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

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)]
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Attaching the shoulder strap
qa qs qd qf wg qg qh qj qk ql
K Photocell window for LCD screen The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight. L LCD screen M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (48) N LCD BACKLIGHT switch (20) O
(Flash) button/ (Flash) lamp (22)

wa ws wd wf

wh wj wk wl
T Hooks for strap U POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (Charge) lamp (10) V Access lamp (18, 19) W DISK EJECT lever (16) X POWER switch (14) Y Floppy disk slot (16) Z Memory Stick cover/ Memory Stick slot (17) wj USB cover/USB jack (29) wk Battery cover (9) wl MS /FD (Memory Stick/floppy disk) selector
P FOCUS button (64) Q PROGRAM AE button (65) R DISPLAY button (21) S Control button (48)
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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 Battery eject lever

Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Install the battery pack. Press and hold the battery eject lever and then insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

Battery eject lever

* What is InfoLITHIUM?
InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. InfoLITHIUM L series battery packs have the mark. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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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.

2 To DC IN jack

AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

Battery pack
To a wall outlet (wall socket)
Insert the battery pack into your camera. 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. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (orange) on the right of the LCD screen lights up when charging begins. When the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes off, full charge is completed.

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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Inserting a Memory Stick

See page 85 for details about Memory Stick.

Memory Stick cover

Open the Memory Stick cover. Insert the Memory Stick. Insert the Memory Stick with the B mark facing toward the Memory Stick slot as illustrated until it clicks. Close the Memory Stick cover.
Removing the Memory Stick Open the Memory Stick cover, then push the Memory Stick once lightly.
Insert the Memory Stick firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as MEMORY STICK ERROR will be displayed. If the access lamp is lit, data is being read or written. Never remove the Memory Stick, 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. You cannot record or edit images on a Memory Stick if the write-protect switch is set to the LOCK position.
Connector Write-protect switch

Label space

The position and shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the types of Memory Stick used.
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B Recording

Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a Memory Stick in your camera.

Access lamp

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When recording on the Memory Stick. FD: When recording on the floppy disk. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image has not been recorded yet at this time. The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus in accordance with the subject and recording conditions. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up and is followed by beeps, and the camera is ready for recording. If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.

AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up
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Press the shutter button fully down. 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.

RECORDING RECORDING

For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick

See page 58.

Notes When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may change after the AE/AF is locked. However, this will not affect the recorded image. While the image is being recorded on a floppy disk or a Memory Stick, the access lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not change the position of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/Memory Stick. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the Memory Stick may become unusable. When you press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out if the flash is required for the recording and the lamp (page 8) is flashing.
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 49) and pressing b on the control button.
To return to the normal recording mode Press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. To delete the image 1 Select [DELETE] in the Quick Review screen using b/B on the control button and press the center z. 2 Select [OK] using v/V on the control button and press the center z.
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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.

The recommended shooting distance of the built-in flash is 0.5 to 2.0 m (1 2/3 to 6 2/3 feet) when [ISO] in the menu is [AUTO]. Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash and the shadow of the lens may be recorded. Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
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Recording moving images

Moving images are recorded in MPEG format. Your camera does not record sound. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a Memory Stick in your camera.
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE. Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When recording on the Memory Stick. FD: When recording on the floppy disk. Press the shutter button fully down. REC appears on the LCD screen, and the moving image is recorded on the floppy disk or the Memory Stick.
If you press the shutter button momentarily
The image is recorded for 5 seconds. The recording time can be set to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 53).
If you hold the shutter button down
The image is recorded while the shutter button is held down for up to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to [320240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 57).
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen, zooming or using the self-timer See pages 20 to 22. LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. These indicators are not recorded. See page 97 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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B Playback

Playing back still images
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk or a Memory Stick in your camera.
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When playing back images in the Memory Stick. FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with the control button. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image.

MVC-sssf.411

MVC-sssf.MPG MVC-sssf.GIF

MVC-sssf.THM

E-MAIL folder

MVC-sssE.JPG

The numerical portions of the following files are the same. An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding small-size image file An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file INDEX display files recorded in the TEXT mode or Clip Motion mode are played back only on this camera.
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When using Memory Sticks ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is [D:])
Folder containing still image recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data

Folder

100msdcf

DSC0ssss.JPG

Still image file recorded normally Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 61) TIFF mode (page 63) Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode (page 59) Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode (page 59) Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode Still image file recorded in TEXT mode (page 62) Index image file of still image file recorded in TEXT mode
CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM TXT0ssss.GIF TXT0ssss.THM
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Imcif100

DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF
Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 61) Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 63) Moving image file recorded normally

Moml0001

MOV0ssss.MPG
The numerical portions of the following files are the same. A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as follows:

JPEG format

Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records still images using the JPEG format for normal recording.

GIF format

Using this format, the image will not deteriorate even if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors used to 256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 59) or TEXT mode (page 62).

START CANCEL PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT ON

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CAMERA Item

100 x AUTO
STILL Selects the ISO film speed. When recording under dark conditions or recording a fast-moving subject, use a high-number setting. To record highquality images, use a low-number setting. (You can select this item only when the PROGRAM AE function is canceled or spot light-metering mode is set.) Uses a digital zoom. Does not use a digital zoom. STILL Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0). STILL MOVIE STILL

DIGITAL ZOOM

SHARPNESS +2 to 2

WHITE BALANCE

IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 68). OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. Makes the flash level lower than normal. Adjusts the exposure before recording.

FLASH LEVEL

x NORMAL Normal setting.
LOW EXPOSURE +2.0EV to 2.0EV STILL MOVIE

TOOL Item

COPY (When the MS/FD selector is set to FD.) COPY (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.)

FD t FD CANCEL

Copies the image to a floppy disk. Cancels copying of the image (page 78).
FD t MS Copies the image to a Memory Stick.
MS t MS Copies the image to a Memory Stick. PLAY MS t FD Copies the image to a floppy disk. CANCEL Cancels copying of the image (page 78).
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RESIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to FD.)
MVC-FD100 Changes the recorded image size in 1280960 PLAY (single) mode (page 76). CANCEL MVC-FDCANCEL MVC-FD100 Changes the recorded image size in 1280 (FINE) PLAY (single) mode (page 76). 1024 (FINE) 640 (FINE) CANCEL MVC-FD(FINE) 1024 (FINE) 640 (FINE) CANCEL
RESIZE (When the MS/FD selector is set to MS.)

SETUP Item

Setting x STBY/ON
STILL Displayed only when you use the AC power adaptor in STILL or MOVIE MOVIE mode. When [ON] is selected, a demonstration will start if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn off your camera. Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., the U.S.A., Japan). Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL MOVIE

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select [FILE] and then [CLIP MOTION] from the menu. Select the desired mode.

160120 (NORMAL)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use on home pages, etc.

8072 (MOBILE)

Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

CANCEL

This cancels the creation of Clip Motion.
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Record the image for the first frame.
Reading and writing data takes more time than normal image recording. Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images. The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode, so the picture quality deteriorates. GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly.

6 2/10

Record the image for the next frame. Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames. The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or the Memory Stick when you select [FINISH] or after recording the maximum number of frames.
To stop Clip Motion creation
Select [RETURN] after step 3. Note that if you record even one frame, you cannot stop Clip Motion creation.
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.

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].
[ALL] can be selected only when selecting [FD t FD] or [FD t MS].

3, 4, 5

Select the media using the MS/FD selector. Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. Select [TOOL], and then [COPY] from the menu. 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 [SELECT]** Select all the images to be copied with the control button. The mark appears on the selected images and then select [ENTER]. When selecting [MS t FD], the
necessary number of floppy disks appears after selecting [ENTER]. Select [OK] again.
After COMPLETE appears in step 6, select [CONTINUE] and repeat step 6. When selecting [MS t FD], if the amount of total images that will be copied is too large to copy to one floppy disk, the images will be copied using multiple floppy disks.
To cancel copying partway

Select [CANCEL].

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You cannot copy uncompressed images. You cannot copy the image that is bigger than 1.4 MB. You cannot copy the images that the total amount of the images is bigger than 1.4 MB. If NOT ENOUGH MEMORY appears or flashes on the INDEX screen, cancel some images to copy and try again. If you eject and insert the floppy disk or the Memory Stick without selecting [EXIT] after COMPLETE appears, the image will be copied. The number of floppy disks that is needed for copying is as a guide, which is displayed when selecting [MS t FD].
Copying all the information on your floppy disk (DISK COPY)
You can copy to another disk not only the images you have recorded with your camera but also various files you have created in other software with your computer.
Once you carry out DISK COPY, all information saved on the recipient floppy disk is erased to be replaced by newly written data including the protected image data. Check the contents of the recipient disk before copying the disk. Be sure to use the floppy disk that has been formatted by this camera to carry out DISK COPY (page 81).

1, 1 2

Set the MS/FD selector to FD, then insert the floppy disk to be copied. Select [FILE], [DISK TOOL], [DISK COPY], and then [OK] from the menu. DISK ACCESS appears. When CHANGE FLOPPY DISK is displayed, eject the floppy disk. INSERT FLOPPY DISK appears.

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Insert another floppy disk. RECORDING appears. When copying is completed, COMPLETE appears. To end copying, select [EXIT].
Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK)
You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.
To continue copying to other floppy disks
After COMPLETE appears in step 4, select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
If you eject and insert the floppy disk without selecting [EXIT] after COMPLETE appears, DISK COPY will be carried out onto the floppy disk.

2, 3, 4

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print. Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [ON] from the menu. The (print) mark is marked on the displayed image.

To unmark the print mark

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [SELECT] from the menu. Select the images to be marked with the control button.
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Select [ENTER]. The marks on the selected images change from green to white.

Format

When you format a floppy disk or a Memory Stick, all data stored on the floppy disk or the Memory Stick will be deleted. Check the contents of the floppy disk or the Memory Stick before formatting.
Even if images are protected, these images will be deleted.

PRINT MARK SELECT OK

0001-0006/0100 ENTER CANCEL
To unmark selected print marks
Select the images to be unmarked in step 3 with the control button, then select [ENTER].
To unmark all the print marks
Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], [ALL], and then [OFF] from the menu. The marks on all images are removed.
Select the floppy disk or the Memory Stick using the MS/FD selector. Insert only the floppy disk or the Memory Stick you want to format. Be sure to insert only the media you want to format. Select [FILE] from the menu. When formatting a floppy disk Select [DISK TOOL], [FORMAT], and then [OK] from the menu. When formatting a Memory Stick Select [FORMAT], and then [OK] from the menu.
To print out using the FVP-1 Mavica Printer
Set PRESET SELECT SW to PC on the printer.
You cannot mark moving images, Clip Motion images or images recorded in TEXT mode. If you mark an image recorded in TIFF mode with a print mark, only the uncompressed image is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed.

To cancel formatting

Notes Format the floppy disk or the Memory Stick only using this camera. You cannot format the floppy disk or the Memory Stick using a computer via the USB cable. When you format, be sure to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source.

Open My Computer on Windows and check the icon Removable Disk, then use the camera as an external drive.

B As an external drive

Using the camera as an external drive of a computer
Once you connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable, you can use the camera as a floppy disk/ Memory Stick drive of a computer. Install the USB driver to the computer beforehand (pages 29, 35). Example: For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP Users
Note When using Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, see also page 31. The drive symbol ((D:), etc.) may differ depending on your computer. If you are using Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1), you can use only a Memory Stick with a computer running Mac OS X(v10.0/ v10.1). Even if you insert a floppy disk, Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) cannot recognize it. To use data saved on a floppy disk, copy it to a Memory Stick first (page 77).
Select the drive type using the MS/FD selector on this camera. When used as the floppy disk drive, set the MS/FD selector to FD. When used as the Memory Stick drive, set the MS/FD selector to MS. Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
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Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (optional) or an LCD cleaning kit (optional) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Avoid getting liquids on the floppy disk. Be sure to use a floppy disk case to ensure protection of important data. Even when you use a 3.5-inch 2HD floppy disk, image data may not be recorded and/or displayed depending on the using environment. In this case, use a disk of other brand.

On operating temperature

Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off suddenly.
The image does not appear on the TV screen. The slide show function stops automatically.
You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function.
The macro function does not work.
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Your computer does not recognize your camera.
The battery level is low. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 13). The camera is turned off. t Turn on the camera. The USB cable is not connected firmly. t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that USB MODE is displayed on the LCD screen (page 30). The USB connectors on your computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. The position of the MS/FD selector is not set to the proper position for the media being used. t Set the MS/FD selector to the proper position. The USB driver is not installed. t Install the USB driver (page 29). For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows Me users Since the camera is connected to a computer using the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the drive is not recognized properly by the computer. t Delete the drive which is not recognized properly, then install the USB driver. For details, see the procedure on page 33.

Battery packs Symptom

The battery pack cannot be charged. The battery life is short.
The power of the camera is turned on. t Turn off the power of the camera (page 10). You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. The battery pack is not charged enough. t Charge the battery pack fully. The battery pack is dead. t Replace the battery pack with a new one.
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The indication of the battery remaining time is not proper, or the power is immediately turned off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery level is sufficient.
You are using the camera for many hours under extremely hot or cold temperatures. The battery pack is dead. t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 9). The battery level is too low. t Install the fully charged battery pack (pages 9, 10). A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. t Charge the battery pack fully (page 10). A malfunction has occurred in the battery pack. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The AC power adaptor is not connected. t Connect the power cord firmly to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 10). The battery pack is not installed properly. t Install it properly (page 9). Charging of the battery pack is complete.