User manual SONY MAVICA MVC-FD95

[. . . ] 3-061-389-11(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. ________________________ MVC-FD95 ©2000 Sony Corporation . WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. [. . . ] When you shoot still images, the image on the LCD screen or on the finder is enlarged (double*) and the focal point information appears while the focus is being adjusted. After adjusting, the image returns to normal size. The range is from 2 cm (13/16 inch) to (infinity). When using the digital zoom function, the enlarged image will be less than double size. To reactivate auto focusing Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO. 39 Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 2 Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode PROGRAM AE +/­ 1 2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Aperture priority mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject. To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen or on the finder goes out. Notes · You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode. · In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set to the W side and focus is fixed. · When you record in Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. · Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: ­ Twilight mode ­ Twilight plus mode ­ Landscape mode · You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT]. · If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode and shutter priority mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen or on the finder flashes. In this case, reset the value. For making the subject stand out against an unclear background or making both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press PROGRAM AE +/­ repeatedly to select an aperture value in 9 steps from F2. 8 to F11. Shutter speed priority mode For recording a sharp picture of a fast-moving subject or recording the flow of motion of a moving subject. Press PROGRAM AE +/­ repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 17 steps from 8'' to 1/500 when recording a still image, or in 11 steps from 1/8 to 1/500 when recording a moving image. Twilight mode Suppresses the blurring of colors of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. 40 Using the Spot light ­ metering function Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) 1 2, 3 SPOT METER 1 2 Press SPOT METER to activate the spot light-metering function. Position the point you want to record at the spot light-metering cross hair. LCD screen/finder Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2. 0 EV to -2. 0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. 3 B Various recording Note Spot light-metering cross hair If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 41 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted. 1 2 2 Shoot a white object such as paper full under the same situation you will shoot. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] in step 2. Notes · Select [AUTO] when shooting with fluorescent lighting. · The indicator means: Slow flashing: white balance is not set. Quick flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you pressed ). · If the indicator keeps flashing even when you press , record in automatic white balance mode. 1 2 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press WHITE BALANCE repeatedly to select the desired white balance setting. IN DOOR (n) · Places where the lighting condition changes quickly · Under bright lighting such as photography studios · Under sodium or mercury lamps OUT DOOR ( ) Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks One-push white balance ( ) Adjusting the white balance depending on the light source AUTO (No indicator) Adjusts the white balance automatically To shoot in one-push white balance mode 1 Press WHITE BALANCE repeatedly until the indicator appears. 42 Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) 4 1 2, 3 Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT) 1 2 1 2 3 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. [. . . ] If this appears, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera's current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. Self-diagnosis display · C: ss: ss You can repair the camera yourself. · E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Code C:32:ss C:13:ss Cause and/or Corrective Action · There is trouble with the disk drive. [. . . ]