Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 Operating Instructions

Digital Still Camera
Read This First
DSC-T9
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume)
thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.
© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 2-656-791-11 (2)
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable
oil based ink.
Checking the accessories supplied
A "Memory Stick Duo" is not
supplied.
• Battery charger BC-CS3 (1) • USB, A/V, DC IN cable for
The camera has its own internal
multi-use terminal (1)
memory (58 MB), however,
purchase of a "Memory Stick
Duo" is recommended for
shooting more images.
"Memory Stick Duo": you
can use a "Memory Stick
• Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Wrist strap (1)
Duo" with your camera.
"Memory Stick": you cannot
use a "Memory Stick" with
your camera.
• Rechargeable battery pack • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot
NP-FT1 (1)/Battery case (1) application software) (1)
• Operating instructions: "Read
This First" (this manual) (1)
Other memory cards cannot
• Operating instructions:
be used.
"User's Guide/
• For details on "Memory Stick
Troubleshooting" (1)
Duo" t "User's Guide/
Troubleshooting" (page 97)
Notes
• Charge the supplied NP-FT1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are
normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not
Hook
to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to apply
force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped, etc.
.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
Prepare the battery pack
1
1
1
Insert the battery pack.
Push the back part of the battery pack gently until it clicks into place.
3
To wall outlet
(wall socket)
Battery charger
Power cord (mains lead)
2
CHARGE lamp
Connect the power
cord (mains lead).
Light on: Charging
Light off: Completed (Practical charge)
If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully
charged), the charge will last slightly longer.
• Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the
battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and
remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
• The time required to fully charge the supplied battery pack from when it is completely discharged at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F) is approximately 220 min., and the practical charging time is approximately
160 min. Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
4
Insert the charged battery pack.
Battery eject lever
Open the battery/ Insert the battery pack while Close the battery/
"Memory Stick Duo" pressing the battery eject lever "Memory Stick Duo"
cover. with the tip of the battery. cover.
Using the AC Adaptor
You can connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied). t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 15). Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the AC Adaptor.
To check the remaining battery time
Open the lens cover or press POWER button to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining
Remaining indicator
time appears.
• The displayed time remaining may not be correct under
60min
certain circumstances.
Remaining time
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover and slide the battery eject lever in the direction of
the arrow. Grasp the edges of the battery pack to pull the battery pack out. To avoid dropping the
battery pack, do not hold the camera with the battery slot facing down when the battery eject
lever is out.
Battery eject lever
To use your camera abroad — Power sources
You can use your camera, the supplied battery charger, 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.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
Turn the camera on/set the clock
2
2
1 2
Select . Open the lens cover or
press the POWER button.
Lighting
3
Set the clock with the control
button.
1
Select the date display format with v/V, then press
z.
Clock Set
2005 / 1 / 1 12 : 00
AM
2
Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value
with v/V, then press z.
Clock Set
2005 / 1 / 1 12 : 00
AM
3
Select [OK] with B, then press z.
Clock Set
2005 / 1 / 1 10 : 30
AM
• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.
To change the date and time
Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3 above.
t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (pages 47 and 57)
On the clock display
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
When turning on the power
• Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.
• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.
60min
When opening the lens cover
• When opening the lens cover, be careful not to touch the lens.
To turn off the power
Close the lens cover or press the POWER button again.
• If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the
camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Changing the language setting
You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the
language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select (Setup) with the control
button, then, select [ A Language] in (Setup1), and select the desired language. t "User's
1
Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 55)
Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not
3
3
supplied)
Terminal side
Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
all the way in until it clicks.
When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (58 MB). t "User's Guide/
Troubleshooting" (page 22)
Select the image size for use
4
4
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
1 2
Select a mode. Press
Cancel
Still image:
3
Select the size with v / V.
Select .
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
Movie:
OK
Cancel
• The screen above is for still images.
• For movies, select [640(Fine)] ("Memory Stick PRO
Select .
Duo" only), [640(Standard)] or [160].
• The recordable number of still images or the
recordable time of movies is indicated at the right
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
side of [Image Size].
D/M/Y
OK
4
Press
Cancel
complete the setting.
button
On still image sizes
For details on the image size t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 12)
The default settings are marked with .
Image size Guidelines
6M (2816×2112) For printing in A4 size or high density
images in A5 size
3:2* (2816×1872)
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size
VGA(E-Mail) For recording a larger number of images
(640×480)
For attaching images to e-mail or creating
web pages
16:9(HDTV)** For viewing images on a wide TV or a
(1920×1080) TV compatible with High-vision***
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
** Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 91)
***By using a "Memory Stick" slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.
On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies
Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies vary depending on the image
size selected.
For details on recordable number or time t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 21)
Still images
Maximum number of recordable images
• The number of recordable images and time can differ according to shooting conditions.
To remove a "Memory Stick Duo"
Access lamp Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover, then push the
"Memory Stick Duo" in once.
When the access lamp is lit
Never remove the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" or turn off
the power. The data may be corrupted.
continued on the reverse
(Image Size).
3:2
3M
1M
VGA(E-Mail)
16:9(HDTV)
Image Size 50 pic
(Image Size) to
No. of images Printing
Less Fine
More Rough
Movies
Maximum recordable time