Page 1 DSC-T2 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the “Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions...
Page 2: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. “Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. Other memory cards cannot be used.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Notes on using the camera ...2 Features of the camera ...7 Storing – Storing images in the internal memory... 7 Shooting – Automatic image management ... 8 Viewing – Viewing images in various ways ... 8 Sharing – Sharemark function ... 9 Basic techniques for better images ...10 Focus –...
Page 4 Table of contents Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Setup: Selecting the shooting settings Using the viewing functions Playing back images from the HOME screen (Album List): Display the list of image groups (Calendar): Display images on a calendar (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Memory Stick): Display images in Memory Stick...
Page 5 Table of contents Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ...77 Format Settings ...78 Main Settings — Main Settings 1...78 Beep Function Guide Main Settings — Main Settings 2...80 USB Connect COMPONENT Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 ...81 AF Illuminator Grid Line Shooting Settings —...
Page 6 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images ... 101 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ... 102 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 105 Warning indicators and messages... 116 Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources ... 120 On the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 7: Features Of The Camera
Features of the camera Storing Storing images in the internal memory The camera has approximately 4 GB of internal memory and can store plenty of images. You can load images from computers and play them back on the camera at anytime. Let’s bring images stored in your computer outside with you! Use the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”.
Page 8: Shooting Automatic Image Management
Features of the camera Shooting Automatic image management This camera automatically classifies images into albums depending on the shooting intervals and frequency. You can search the images by albums for your convenience. <Example> 1st album 2nd album 3rd album Time (Date) Viewing Viewing images in various ways Favorites...
Page 9: Sharing Sharemark Function
Features of the camera Sharing Sharemark function The camera has the application “PMB Portable” embedded within. By saving images stored in the camera as sharemarks, you can easily upload them on the Web using computers. When you connect the camera and a computer with USB cable, “PMB Portable” will automatically start up.
Page 10: Basic Techniques For Better Images
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.
Page 11 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake”. On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur”. Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the...
Page 12: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity
Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure...
Page 13: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting
Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
Page 14: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size
Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Page 15 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size (3264×2448) (3264×2176) (2592×1944) (2048×1536) (640×480) 16:9 (1920×1080) *1 Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. *2 Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 113). Movie image size 640(Fine) (640×480)
Page 16: Flash On Using The Flash
Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon”...
Page 17: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER lamp B POWER button C Shutter button (27) D Flash (29) E Microphone F Lens G Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (50)/AF illuminator (81) H Lens cover Bottom A Speaker (Playback) button (35)
Page 18: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 24). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2, 3.
Page 19 Indicators on the screen Display Indication AF mode/focus preset settings (31, 32) 0.5m 1.0m 3.0m 7.0m Metering mode settings (33) ISO number settings (34) +2.0EV Exposure Value settings (34) Screen indicators Screen indicators 4 to 6 show the current setting status. Display Indication Battery remaining...
Page 20 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Histogram (24) Flash mode (29) • When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. Macro/Close focus (30) • When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. Display Indication AE/AF lock (27)
Page 21 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2. Display Indication HOME Displays the HOME screen. Changes to index mode. Playbacks the slide show. Deletes the image.
Page 22 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Playback Media (internal memory, “Memory Stick Duo”) Playback folder (71) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder (71) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Page 23: Operate The Touch Panel
Operate the touch panel This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel). Touch panel Lower the lens cover to turn on the power. The buttons appear on the screen. Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger. On the touch panel buttons When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.
Page 24: Changing The Screen Display
Changing the screen display Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen. • In index mode, you can set the number of images displayed. • Settings other than [LCD Brightness] can be made separately for shooting and playback. [Display Setup] This sets if the icons are displayed on the screen.
Page 25 Changing the screen display [LCD Brightness] This sets the LCD brightness. • When viewing images in bright outside light if [LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. [Display Histogram] This sets if a histogram is displayed on the screen.
Page 26: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Shooting images easily The following steps show you how to shoot images by using basic functions of the camera. Touch panel Open the lens cover. Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. z You can touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus. Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus.
Page 27 Shooting images easily Shoot with the shutter button. 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2Press the shutter button fully down. AE/AF lock indicator Shooting movies Touch [HOME], then touch...
Page 28: Setting Image Size/Self-Timer/Flash Mode/Macro Recording
Shooting images easily Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 82. •...
Page 29 Shooting images easily When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel, touch • Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
Page 30: Setting Focus/Metering Mode/Iso/Ev
Shooting images easily Macro/Close focus (Shooting close-up) Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Macro/Close focus mode setting icon Macro Off ( Macro On ( ): W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 25 cm or farther (9 7/8 inches or farther) Close focus enabled ( Macro...
Page 31 Shooting images easily Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. • When the shooting mode is set to (Multi AF) (Center AF) (Only for still image) (Spot AF)
Page 32 Shooting images easily 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Allow a margin of error in distance in the setting of “Focus preset”. Setting the zoom to the T side or pointing the lens up or down will increase error.
Page 33 Shooting images easily Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. • When the shooting mode is set to (Multi) (Center) (Spot) (Only for still image) •...
Page 34 Shooting images easily ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. (Auto) • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 13. • You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket. •...
Page 35: Viewing Images
Viewing images The following steps explain how to view images stored in the internal memory. (Playback) button SCRAPBOOK button To view images in “Memory Stick Duo”, touch HOME screen (page 60). Viewing a single image Press (Playback) button. • If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode.
Page 36: Selecting How To Play Back Images
Viewing images Viewing an enlarged image (playback zoom) Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area. Touch to zoom out. v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position. BACK: Cancels playback zoom. : Turns v/V/b/B on/off. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 64). You can also enlarge the image with the T/W (Zoom) button.
Page 37 Viewing images Viewing an index screen When you touch (Index) while viewing the image in single image screen, the image will be displayed by each album in index mode. Touch / to display the previous/next page. To return to the single image screen, touch the thumbnail image.
Page 38 Viewing images (Sharemark) list You can load images saved as sharemarks to computers. For details on how to make the settings, see pages 61 and 62. • You can also view the album lists by selecting [Album List] in Viewing by Calendar Touch the (Calendar) in the index screen to view images by the calendar.
Page 39: Using The Scrapbook
Viewing images Using the SCRAPBOOK When an album is created in the camera, a scrapbook with the images in the album laid out on a background is automatically created. Scrapbooks created in the camera can be only viewed with the camera. SCRAPBOOK button •...
Page 40 Viewing images Touch b/B to turn the page. The camera will automatically decide the position of the image to be displayed. • Touch the image to view in single image screen. • To change backgrounds A Touch [MENU]. B Touch [Background] Screen to change the theme will be displayed.
Page 41: Deleting Images
Deleting images (Playback) button Press (Playback) button. Display the image you want to delete, then touch Touch [OK]. When you delete images from the MENU screen 1 Touch [MENU] while displaying in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Touch (Delete).
Page 42 Deleting images When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Touch the center of the image to put a check mark on the image you want to delete. mark is checked in the check box of the image. To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.
Page 43: Learning The Various Functions - Home/Menu
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen. Touch the category you want to set.
Page 44: Home Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Touching [HOME] displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Categories Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Auto Adjustment (page 47) Scene Selection (page 47) Program Auto (page 47) Movie Mode (page 47)
Page 45 Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the menu items Touch [MENU] to display the MENU screen. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. Touch the desired menu item. • If the desired item is hidden, keep touching v/V until the item appears on the screen. Touch the desired setting item.
Page 46: Menu Items
Menu items The menu items available to set by touching [MENU] vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Only items available to set will be displayed on the screen. Shooting menu (page 51) REC Mode Focus Metering Mode White Balance Color Mode Flash Level Red Eye Reduction...
Page 47: Using The Shooting Functions
Using the shooting functions Switching the shooting mode You can switch the shooting mode on the HOME screen. Shooting modes: There are three shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Scene Selection, Program Auto; and there is one recording mode for movies. The default setting is Auto Adjustment.
Page 48: Shooting Images Using Scene Selection
Shooting images using Scene Selection Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
Page 49 Shooting images using Scene Selection Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Macro/ Close Flash...
Page 50 Shooting images using Scene Selection Shooting in Smile Shutter mode A Press the shutter button all the way down. The [ is displayed to indicate that the camera is at the capturing smile screen. When a smile is detected, the shutter is released automatically. The smile shutter lamp will light after shooting (page 17).
Page 51: Shooting Menu
Shooting menu The available modes are indicated as shown below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 45. You can select the mode displayed in white. Shooting mode (Auto Adjustment/Scene Selection/Program Auto) Movie Mode The default settings are marked with REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
Page 52: Ev: Adjusting The Light Intensity
Shooting menu On the Burst • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approx. 0.51 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. •...
Page 53: White Balance: Adjusting The Color Tones
Shooting menu White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. (Auto) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3) n (Incandescent) For details on the operation 1 page 45 Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Page 54 Shooting menu (Flash) (Only for still image) • For details on the white balance, see page 13. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3]. •...
Page 55 Shooting menu (Sepia) (B & W) • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies. Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. (–) (Normal) • To change flash mode, see page 29. For details on the operation 1 page 45 Sets the image to sepia color.
Page 56 Shooting menu Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon (Auto) (On) (Off) • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period. •...
Page 57 Shooting menu • When the Face Detect function is activated – You cannot use the AF illuminator. – You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • In (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is [Continuous]. • In the (Smile Shutter) mode, the Face Detect function activates continuously. •...
Page 58: Using The Viewing Functions
Using the viewing functions Playing back images from the HOME screen You can select the ways to playback images. 1 Touch [HOME]. 2 Touch (View Images). 3 Touch the desired viewing method. (Album List): Display the list of image groups Separates the images stored in the internal memory in a list.
Page 59 Playing back images from the HOME screen To change the setup You can change the slide show settings. 1 Touch [MENU] (Slideshow) 2 Touch the desired menu item. 3 Touch the desired setting, then touch [Start]. • You can change the settings by touching The following items can be set.
Page 60: (Memory Stick): Display Images In Memory Stick
Playing back images from the HOME screen Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Auto Repeat z To add /change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during Slide show.
Page 61: Viewing Menu
Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 45. You can select the mode displayed in white. Viewing mode (Album/Favorites/Sharemark/SCRAPBOOK/Memory Stick) (Add/Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as favorites.
Page 62 Viewing menu In index screen: 5 Touch the thumbnail image of the desired image to add as favorites. mark will be displayed on the selected image. 6 Repeat step 5 if you want to add other images as favorites too. 7 Touch , then [OK].
Page 63: (Remove Favorites): Removing Favorites
Viewing menu In single image screen: 5 Display the desired image to add as sharemark with mark will be displayed on the selected image. 6 Continue to display the desired image to add as sharemark with the image. 7 Touch , then [OK].
Page 64: (Retouch): Retouching Still Images
Viewing menu (Retouch): Retouching still images Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. To retouch the still images 1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image or index mode. 2 Touch [MENU].
Page 65 Viewing menu (Soft Focus) (Partial Color) (Fisheye Lens) (Cross Filter) For details on the operation 1 page 45 Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to signalize a subject. 1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then touch 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch 3 Select level of retouch with b/B, then touch...
Page 66: (Paint): Painting On Still Images
Viewing menu (Radial Blur) (Retro) (Paint): Painting on still images Paints characters or graphics on the still images, then saves them as new image. See page 72. (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Touch [MENU] See page 58. To play back a slide show from the index screen Touch (Slideshow) and then touch the image from which you want to start the slide show.
Page 67: (Delete): Deleting Images
Viewing menu (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen, see page 41. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (Whole Album) (All In This Folder) (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. (Protect) indicator appears on the protected image. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (Select All in Album)
Page 68: (Album View): Return To Album Screen
Viewing menu In single-image mode: 4 Use to display the image to be protected, and then touch the center of that image. is attached to the selected image. 5 Touch to display other images you want to protect, then touch the center of that image. t [OK].
Page 69: (Print): Printing Images Using A Printer
Viewing menu (Print): Printing images using a printer Printing images shot with the camera. See page 102. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (Whole Album) (Rotate): Rotating a still image 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. ( Rotate) by touching v/V, then touch it.
Page 70: (Import): Importing Images
Viewing menu (Import): Importing images You can copy (import) images in “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory. (This Image) (All In This Folder) Images that can be played back on the camera will be imported. • Each time you import images, a new album will be created as the date you imported. •...
Page 71: (Select Folder): Selecting The Folder For Viewing Images
Viewing menu (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Select the desired folder with v/V. 2 Touch [OK]. To cancel selecting the folder Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2. z On the folders The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Page 72: Painting Or Putting Stamps On Still Images (Paint)
Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint) You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately. Use the paint pen (supplied) for this operation. You cannot paint in the following situation. • – When playing back movies –...
Page 73 Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint) To stamp 1 Touch 2 Select a stamp. Touch the stamp select button, the desired stamp, then [BACK]. 3 Put stamps on the image. To add a frame 1 Touch 2 Select a frame. Select the desired frame with b/B, then touch Touch [BACK] to return to the painting screen.
Page 74: Customizing The Settings
Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using HOME screen. Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen. HOME Touch (Manage Memory) or Touch the desired setting item. Touch v/V to display the other setting items. Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired setting value to set it.
Page 75: Manage Memory
Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...
Page 76 Manage Memory Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Touch [Change REC.Folder]. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Touch [OK]. To cancel changing the recording folder Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. •...
Page 77: Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool
Manage Memory Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Touch [Format].
Page 78: Settings
Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. • The guide displayed by touching [?] cannot be turned on and off by the setting made above. Touch [?] again to hide the guide displayed by touching [?] (page 23).
Page 79: Calibration
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 74 Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. Using the paint pen, touch the × mark displayed on the screen. To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel].
Page 80: Main Settings - Main Settings 2
Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable (Only when using the internal memory). PictBridge Mass Storage Auto...
Page 81: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 1
Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are marked with AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
Page 82: Af Mode
Settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor • When the Face Detect function is activated, the AF mode is disabled. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Page 83: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 2
Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2 The default settings are marked with Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. •...
Page 84: Clock Settings
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 74 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select (Clock Settings) from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Touch [Clock Settings]. 3 Touch the desired date display format, then touch The clock settings screen appears.
Page 85: Language Setting
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 74 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Page 86: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. • Icons and other indicators do not appear on the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied) Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
Page 87 Viewing images on a TV Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch to select the desired image. • When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 80).
Page 88: Viewing An Image By Connecting The Camera To An Hd Tv
Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV* with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied). Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
Page 89 On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 90: Using Your Computer
Printing or saving still images with the date – Adding/changing Music for slide show (using “Music – Transfer”) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
Page 91: Recommended Computer
Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for using “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Portable” and “Music Transfer” OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* CPU/Memory: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster, 256 MB of RAM or more...
Page 92 • To view the website, you will be redirected by a server run by Sony (hereon after referred to as Sony server). You may not be able to access the website because of server maintenance, etc. • On termination of the operation of Sony server, the termination will be informed of beforehand on Sony websites, etc.
Page 93: Installing The Software (Supplied)
The [Location Settings] screen appears. Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next]. When the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility] appears, click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the...
Page 94 Installing the software (supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “Picture Motion Browser Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop. Double-click to start • “Picture Motion Browser”. Double-click to start • “Picture Motion Browser Guide”.
Page 95: On The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)
• Guide” icon on the desktop. From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All • Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser Guide]. Starting and exiting the “Picture Motion Browser” Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
Page 96: Connecting To Computers
Connecting to computers Preparing the camera and the computer Connect the USB adaptor for Multi connector (supplied) and the USB cable (supplied). USB adaptor for Multi connector USB cable Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera. • When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery runs out too...
Page 97 Connecting to computers To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
Page 98 Connecting to computers • Image files are named as follows: – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.
Page 99: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...
Page 100: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Viewing on Windows Start from the shortcut icon on the desktop.
Page 101: Printing Still Images
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 113). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 102) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 102: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
Page 103 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Turn on the camera and the printer. After the connection is made, indicator appears. Single image screen is displayed. Stage 3: Selecting images you want to print Touch [MENU] to display the MENU screen.
Page 104 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Touch [OK]. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. To print other images Select [Multiple Images], then perform the process again from stage 3.
Page 105: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 78). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms.
Page 106: Battery Pack And Power
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be inserted. Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. • Cannot turn on the camera. After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to •...
Page 107 Troubleshooting This subject is not visible on the screen. The camera is set to the playback mode. Press • Anti-blur function does not work. The anti-blur function does not work when • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. •...
Page 108 Troubleshooting The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus) does not work. (Twilight) mode or • Selection (page 49). (Close focus enabled) mode shooting is disabled when • selected in the Scene Selection. The date and time are not displayed on LCD screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed.
Page 109: Viewing Images
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on your camera if the files have been • processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 97).
Page 110: Deleting/Editing Images
Troubleshooting The icons no longer appear. When the top right of the screen is touched, the icons will be momentarily disappear. Taking • the finger off the screen makes the icons reappear. [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only]. Set to [Normal] or [Simple]. •...
Page 111 Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO • Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 96). •...
Page 112: Sharemark
Troubleshooting The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick • Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 96).
Page 113: Printing
Troubleshooting Cannot save images. Images shot with the camera are saved in the internal memory. If the internal memory has • available memory left, the image will not be recorded in “Memory Stick Duo” even if it is inserted in the camera. The images will be recorded in “Memory Stick Duo” after the internal memory is full.
Page 114 Troubleshooting Cannot print images. Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with • the printer. If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the •...
Page 115: Touch Panel
Troubleshooting Touch panel Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully. Perform [Calibration] (page 79). • The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points. Perform [Calibration] (page 79). • Others The file number cannot be reset. The file number will not be reset even if you change the recording media. To reset, perform •...
Page 116: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with the camera’s •...
Page 117 Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick type error The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” • cannot be used in the camera (page 121). Cannot access Memory Stick Access denied You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the access controlled. Memory Stick formatting error Internal memory formatting error Format the media again (pages 75, 77).
Page 118 Warning indicators and messages Invalid operation You are trying to play back a file that is • not compatible with the camera. You have selected a function that is not • available for movies. You have touched the panel when using •...
Page 119 Warning indicators and messages No red-eye detected You may not be able to correct the red- • eye phenomenon depending on the image.
Page 120: Using The Camera Abroad - Power Sources
Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Page 121: On The "Memory Stick Duo
On the “Memory Stick Duo” A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 122 On the “Memory Stick Duo” Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Page 123: On The Battery Pack
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 124: On The Battery Charger
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
Page 125: On "Cyber-Shot Station
On “Cyber-shot Station” On “Cyber-shot Station” The following Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) are compliant to the camera. – CSS-HD1 (with the remote controller) – CSS-PC1 – CSS-HD2 (with the remote controller) Using the Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) enables faster charging than the supplied battery charger and easy connection to a TV or computer.
Page 126 On “Cyber-shot Station” Operating the Cyber-shot Station with the remote When the remote supplied with the CSS-HD1 or CSS-HD2 is used with the camera, the following operations are available. • For details on buttons not described here, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Cyber-shot Station.
Page 127: Index
Index Index Adaptor plate ...125 Add/Remove Favorites ...61 Add/Remove Sharemark...62 Adjusting EV ...34 AE/AF lock indicator...27 AF Illuminator ...81 AF Mode...82 AF range finder frame ...31 AF range finder frame indicator ...31 Album List ...37, 58 Album View ...68 Aperture ...12 Auto Adjustment mode...26 Auto Focus...10 Auto Orientation ...83...
Page 128 Index Initialize...78 Install ...93 internal memory ...7 Internal Memory Tool ...77 ISO...12, 13, 34 JPG ...98 Landscape mode ...48 Language Setting ...85 LCD Screen ...24 Macro...30 Main Settings 1...78 Main Settings 2...80 Manage Memory ...75 Mass Storage ...76, 80 “Memory Stick Duo”...121 Memory Stick ...60 Memory Stick Tool ...75 Menu...
Page 129 Index Touch panel ...23 Trimming ...64 Troubleshooting...105 TV ...86 Twilight mode...48 Twilight Portrait mode...48 Underexposure...12 USB adaptor for Multi connector ...96 USB cable ...96 USB Connect ...80 Using your camera abroad ...120 VGA...15 Video Out ...80 View Images ...44 Viewing images ...35 Viewing menu...61 Vivid ...54 Volume ...35...
Page 130 GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 131 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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Customizing the Settings

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