Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-T20/DSC-T25 Serial No. ______________________...
Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T20/DSC-T25 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Notes on using your camera Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo”...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 2 Read this first ... 4 Notes on using your camera ... 6 Getting started ... 8 Checking the accessories supplied ... 8 1 Preparing the battery pack ... 9 2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ... 10 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ...
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) Attach the strap and pass your hand through it, to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.
• 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. • Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries. For customers other than those in the USA and...
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. Insert the battery pack. Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. When there is no “Memory Stick Duo”...
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To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient remaining power guidelines remaining • It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. •...
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button HOME button Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. Set the clock with the control button. Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. Select [OK], then press z.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) The following procedure is for shooting a still image. Tripod receptacle (bottom) HOME button Macro button Slide the lens cover downward. Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display Using the zoom Press to zoom, press Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) Flash forced on Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to...
Viewing/deleting images (Playback) button Speaker Multi connector (bottom) Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie.
Viewing an index screen Press to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ •...
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Connect the camera to the HDTV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (DSC-T25 only). To the multi connector • The cable for video jacks (Green/Blue/Red) is the same color as the respective jacks. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Green/Blue/Red HD Output Adaptor Cable (DSC-T25 only) AUDIO White/Red...
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen.
HOME screen items The following categories and items are displayed when you press the HOME button. A description of the selected category or item is displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings For details on the operation 1 page 18 Items...
Using menu items Press MENU to display the menu. • The menu can be displayed only when the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode. • Different items are available, depending on the selected mode. Select the desired item with v/V on the control button. If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, different items are available depending on the selected shooting mode (such as Auto Adjustment, Scene Selection, Program Auto, Movie Mode) on the HOME screen.
Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users...
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” or “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying “Cyber-shot Handbook”...
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 14). When shooting still images When shooting movies When playing back Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Shooting mode (Scene Selection) Shooting mode (Program) White balance Recording mode Metering mode...
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1.0m Focus preset distance AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value F3.5 Exposure Value +2.0EV AF range finder frame indicator Macro/Close Focus Playback Playback bar Standby Standby/Recording a movie Recording time 00:00:12 Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
• The number of images listed is for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
3 Initialize the settings (page 19). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge • the battery pack to correct the display. The battery pack is discharged.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. •...
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Capacity: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”,...
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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...
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