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©1998 by Sony Corporation
MVC-FD51
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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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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 operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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. MVC-FD51
Serial No.
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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 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.
For the Customers in the United States and CANADA
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return you unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony
Service Center or Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
F
or the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
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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 cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence
the picture of this camera.
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· Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
· All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, "TM" and "
®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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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 21
The indicators during playback 22
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 22
Playing back 6 recorded images at a time
(INDEX screen) 23
Protecting images 24
Deleting images 27
Viewing images using a personal computer 31
Advanced operations 32
Changing the mode settings 32
Enjoying Picture Effect 35
Additional information 36
Changing the lithium battery in the camera
36
Precautions 37
Troubleshooting 39
Self-diagnosis display 41
Specifications 42
Parts identification 43
Index 46
MVC-FD51(U/C-E)
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