Sony Mavica MVC-FD95 User manual

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Introduction
The Sony Mavica (MVC-FD95) is a user friendly still camera that allows the user to take digital
photos and record short MPEG video files. The still images and video files are stored on a 1.44MB
floppy disk. The purpose of this document is to assist the novice user in using the Sony Mavica in
under twenty minutes. This document will cover the following areas:
Camera basics
Capturing still images
Recording video
Importing to PC or Mac
Menu settings
These two views give a general overview of the Sony Mavica.
User Guide - Digital Still Camera (Sony Mavica MVC-FD95)

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I. Camera Basics
The Sony Mavica is not a difficult camera to use, but the user will need to become familiar with the
majority of the operations and options of the camera in order to effectively use it.
Power Source
The camera uses a rechargeable battery
located at the underside of the camera.
A power cord is used to charge the
camera; therefore, the battery does not
need to be removed.
To turn On/Off the camera:
To turn on the camera, simply push the
small green button on the back of the
camera and slide the power button to
the right. To turn off the camera,
repeat the process of turning on the
camera.
To use the power cord:
The camera bag should contain a DC
power cord that connects the camera to
a power outlet.

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Beneath the lens is a cover labeled
“DC IN.” Open the cover and insert
the end of the cord into the camera.
Plug the other end into a power source.
To recharge the battery:
To recharge the battery, follow the
same directions from the “To use the
power cord” section of this handout.
When charging the battery, the camera
should be turned off. The orange light
will turn off when the battery is fully
charged.
Inserting a Floppy Disk
The Sony Mavica uses standard 3.5
inch floppy disks.
A floppy disk will hold:
30 jpg images (640x480)
10 jpg images (1024x768)
4 jpg images (1600x1200)
Before inserting the disk into the
camera, make sure the write protection
tab is in the unlocked position (See
image to the right).
Simply insert the disk into the side of
the camera. The label side of the
floppy disk should face the LCD
screen. When a click sound is made
the disk is properly inserted.

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Ejecting a Floppy Disk
a. Push the tab forward.
b. Pull down the disk release.
Note: Steps a. and b. need to be performed at the same
time in order for the floppy disk to be ejected.
Lens Cover
To remove the Lens cover:
On lens cover, press the finger tabs to
release the cover.
To replace the lens cover:
Press the finger tabs and release them
when the cover is on the lens.
Record Button
The RECORD button is located at the
top of the camera. Firmly press the
button until the camera clicks and the
LCD screen displays the word
“RECORDING” in red over the image.
Flash
A flash will be required for poorly lit
areas indoor or outside.
a. Press the OPEN (FLASH) button.
The flash will open on the top of the
camera.

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SteadyShot
SteadyShot, located on the side of the
camera, is a Sony function that
compensates for camera shake. If there
is difficulty keeping the camera stable
turn the SteadyShot to ON. This
compensates for the camera shake and
produces a better image.
PLAY/STILL/MOVIE Selector
a. PLAY: Reviews created stills and
movies. This option will allow the
user to delete unwanted images.
b. STILL: This setting is for capturing
still images.
c. MOVIE: This setting is for
recording MPEG movie clips.
Focus
There are two methods to focus
the camera:
a. The first method is auto focus,
located on the side of the camera.
All the user needs to do is move the
focus select button to AUTO.
b. The second method is manual focus.
The user needs to move the focus
select button to MANUAL. Adjust
the focus ring until the shot comes
into focus and then take the
photograph.
Note: It is suggested that the autofocus be
used until the user becomes comfortable
with manual focus option.

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II. Capture Still Images
When taking a photograph you can view the shot through the LCD screen or through the
viewfinder. The concept of the camera is to point and shoot. The camera needs to be in
STILL mode to take a photograph.
To Take a Photograph
a. The main idea is to aim the camera
and click.
If the image is too far away or too
close the user can use the zoom to
bring the shot in closer (T) or move
out farther (W).
Note: If the zoom option is not practical the
user should physically move in order to
capture the frame of the shot.
b. Firmly press the RECORD button.
c. When the camera records, three
specific (1, 2, 3) areas of the camera
notify the user that the image is
being recorded (See image to the
right).
To Review the Images
Move the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to the PLAY setting.
Toggle the MENU button ◄►to
navigate through the image files.

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To view the images as
thumbnails:
In the PLAY setting
a. Push the MENU button ▲once.
b. Select the Index with the Menu
button.
c. Press in the MENU button twice; the
images will appear as thumbnails.
Navigate through the images in the
same manner as the previous review
method.
Press the MENU button ▼to exit the
current setting.
To Delete Images
a. Move the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to the PLAY setting.
b. Navigate in the menu bar with the
MENU button and select Delete
(highlighted in yellow).
c. Press the MENU button.
d. Navigate with the MENU button to
OK and press the MENU button
once.

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Press the MENU button to exit the
current setting.
To Save
When a user takes a photograph the
camera automatically stores the images
on the floppy disk. The user does not
need to perform any additional tasks to
save the images.
III. Record Video Clips
The MOVIE function of the camera will record an MPEG formatted video. The primary
purpose of this camera is capturing still shots, and the secondary function is to record
movie clips.
The floppy disk’s capacity has 2 options:
340x240 will give a 15second clip
160x112 will give a 60second clip
To Record a Movie Clip
Make sure that PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector is in MOVIE position.
Note: The MOVIE function will record in the
same way as the STILL function.
a. Aim the camera. If the image is too
far away or too close the user can use
the zoom to bring the shot in closer
(T) or move out farther (W).
Note: If the zoom option is not practical the
user should physically move in order to
capture the frame of the shot.
b. Firmly press the RECORD button.

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c. When the camera records three
specific (1, 2, 3) areas of the camera
notify the user that the image is
being recorded (see image).
To Review the MPEG File
a. Move the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to PLAY.
b. Press the arrow ▲on the MENU
button to display the menu bar.
c. Navigate with the MENU button ▲
to play button. Press the MENU
button to play the file.
To Delete the File
a. Press the MENU button once.
b. Navigate to DELETE.
c. Press the MENU button.
d. Navigate up and press OK.
Press the MENU button to exit the
current setting.

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To Save
When a user records the video the
camera automatically stores the images
on the floppy disk. The user does not
need to perform any additional tasks to
save the images.
IV. Importing to PC or MAC
When the user captures images the camera formulates a simplified HTML page that
provides links to the images on the floppy. All the user needs to do is insert the floppy in
to a PC or MAC to view to the images. To access the floppy disk, the user can simply
open up a browser or a picture viewer to view the images. If additional edits are
required, it will become necessary for the user to have a photo-editing program.
V. Advanced Settings
There are additional features to the Sony Mavica. In the remainder of this document we
will briefly discuss the external components and summarize the primary functions in the
menu settings.
External Components
View Adjustor Turn the knob up or down
to focus the view.
Display Shows all functions being
applied to the camera on the
LCD screen.
Program AE A multi-use button that
allows users to set aperture,
shutter speed, and reduce
color suppression in certain
settings.
Spot Meter Assists the user in “pulling”
the subject away from the
background.

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LCD ON/OFF Turn on or off the LCD
screen.
White Balance Controls excessive bright
lights and colors.
Vol (Volume) Allow volume control when
recording MPEG clips.
Flash button This light will turn green
when the flash is open.
Macro button Use to take pictures close
up.
Menu Settings
To access the MENU setting, push the MENU Button up.
MENU SETTING:
OPTIONS
AVAILABLE:
Camera

Digital Zoom: Two
options (ON/OFF)
to use digital zoom.
Sharpness: ability to
adjust the sharpness
of image.
Flash Level: Change
level of flash.
Exposure: Adjusts
exposure.

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File

Disk Tool: formats
disk.
File Number: resets
image numbering on
disks. Image Size:
image sizing for
MPEG and JPEG.
Rec Mode: changes
format types.
Effect

P.Effect (Picture
Effect): Special
effects for movies
and stills. Make the
images solarized,
black and white,
sepia, or negative
art.
Date/Time:
Date/Time set up
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208.282.5880
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