Sony MVC-FD97 Service Manual page 20

Recording still
images for e-mail (E-
MAIL)
The E-MAIL mode records a small-
size (320×240) 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.
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1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [E-MAIL] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
The number of images that you
can record on a floppy disk or
"Memory Stick" (8 MB) in E-MAIL
mode
Image size Number of images
Floppy disk "Memory Stick"
1600×1200 Approx. 3 Approx. 8
1600 (3:2) Approx. 3 Approx. 8
1600 (ECM) Approx. 7 —
1024×768 Approx. 8 Approx.
20
640×480 Approx. Approx.
22 44
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Notes
• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
• Writing and reading data take more time
than normal recording.
Adding audio files to
still images (VOICE)
Images in VOICE mode are recorded
in the JPEG format, and audio is
recorded in the MPEG format.
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1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [VOICE] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
If you press and release the
shutter button, sound is
recorded for five seconds.
If you hold down the shutter
button, sound is recorded until
you release the shutter button for
up to 40 seconds.
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Recording still
images as
uncompressed files
(TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed) when using a "Memory
Stick."
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1
2
3
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Set the MS/FD selector to MS.
3
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
4
Record the image.
The number of images that you
can record on a "Memory Stick"
(8 MB) in TIFF mode
Image size Number of images
1600×1200 1
1600 (3:2) 1
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 3.
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The number of images that you
can record on a floppy disk or
"Memory Stick" (8 MB) in VOICE
mode
Image size Number of images*
Floppy disk "Memory Stick"
1600×1200 Approx. 3
1600 (3:2) Approx. 3
1600 (ECM) Approx. 5
1024×768 Approx. 6
640×480 Approx.
12
∗ When recording 5-second audio.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
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Notes
• JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu
(page 48). TIFF images are recorded in
[1600×1200] size other than when [1600
(3:2)F] is selected.
• Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
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Recording text
documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in GIF format to
provide a clear image.
Approx. 7
Approx. 7
—
Approx.
17
Approx.
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1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TEXT] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
The number of images that you
can record on a floppy disk or
"Memory Stick" (8 MB) in TEXT
mode
Image size Number of images*
Floppy disk "Memory Stick"
1600×1200 Minimum
4
1600 (3:2) Minimum
5
1600 (ECM) Minimum
4
1024×768 Minimum
11
640×480 Minimum
28
∗ The maximum number of recordable
images depends on the document
condition, such as the amount of text
portions.
Recording images in
macro
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Set the FOCUS AUTO/
MANUAL switch to AUTO.
3
Press (macro).
The (macro) indicator appears
on the LCD screen or on the finder.
With the zoom lever set to the W
side, you can shoot a subject that is
about 2 cm (13/16 inch) away from
the lens surface in macro mode.
To return to normal
recording mode
Press again. The indicator
disappears.
Notes
• You cannot record images in macro with
the following PROGRAM AE modes:
—Landscape mode
—Panfocus mode
• You cannot record images in macro if the
indicator appears.
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Minimum
25
Minimum
28
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Minimum
61
Minimum
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