Notes
•Format the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” only using this camera. You cannot format the floppy disk or “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.
BAs 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 (page 29).
For Windows 98, Windows
98SE, Windows Me, and
Windows 2000 Professional
Users
1Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
2Select 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.
3Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on the camera.
4Open “My Computer” on Windows and check the icon “Removable Disk,” then use the camera as an external drive.
Note
When using Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional, see also page 32.
B As an external drive
Additional information
Precautions
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this may damage the finish or the casing.
After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations
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 disk’s surface by opening the disk shutter plate. If the disk’s surface becomes blemished, data may be rendered unreadable.
•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 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F). Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
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:
•The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.
•The camera is taken from an air- conditioned 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).
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 AC power adaptor
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) 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
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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 60°C (140°F), 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.
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Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery:
•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.
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Notes
•Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.
•Data may be damaged if:
•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.
“Memory Stick”, 
, “MagicGate
Memory Stick” and 
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“MagicGate” and 
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Using your camera abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b].
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