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Sony DSC-T10 Handbook

The cyber-shot t10 - for detail like no other - a stylish and super slim digital camera with double 'anti-blur' technology - combining a super steadyshot optical image stabiliser and high sensitivity, as well as 7.2 effective megapixels, zeiss 3x optical
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DSC-T10
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook and "Instruction Manual"
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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Basic Operations
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Viewing images on a TV
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Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T10 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2006 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Using the Setup screen...

  • Page 2: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using your camera ...2 Basic techniques for better images ...6 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 6 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 7 Color – On the effects of lighting... 8 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 9 Identifying parts...10 Indicators on the screen ...12 Changing the screen display ...16...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Viewing menu ... 45 (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images - (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure DPOF: Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Slide): Playing back a series of images (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Divide): Cutting movies (Setup): Changing Setup items...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...68 Installing the software (supplied)...70 Copying images to your computer...71 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...78 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)...79 Using the “Music Transfer”...

  • Page 6: Basic Techniques For Better Images

    Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure 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. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Color On The Effects Of Lighting

    Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 38).

  • Page 9: 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 picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. (STEADY SHOT) button (21) B Shutter button (18) C POWER lamp D POWER button E Microphone F Flash (20) G Lens H Self-timer lamp (21)/AF illuminator (56) I Lens cover A Mode switch (18) B Speaker C LCD screen (16)
  • Page 11 Identifying parts P Multi connector (bottom) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 2 To the multi connector Cable for multi-use mark terminal 3 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor.

  • Page 12: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining 60min AE/AF lock Recording mode ( White balance (38) STBY Standby/Recording a movie Camera mode (Scene Selection) (24) Camera mode (Program) (33)
  • Page 13 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Image size • is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. 16:9 FINE 1 6 0 FINE STD Image quality Recording folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 14 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining 60min Recording mode ( Image size 16:9 FINE 1 6 0 (45) Protect Print order (DPOF) mark (91) Change folder • This does not appear when using internal memory.
  • Page 15 Indicators on the screen Display Indication PictBridge connecting Recording folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder...

  • Page 16: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the switch) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on (Screen display • By pressing longer, you can increase the LCD backlight. • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 56 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. •...

  • Page 18: Shooting Images Easily (Auto Adjustment Mode)

    Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Image Size/Delete) button Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shoot with the shutter button.
  • Page 19 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Movie: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Magnifying Glass mode (page 20) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
  • Page 20 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): 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 clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
  • Page 21 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
  • Page 22 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) (EV) button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust. Press the To turn off the bar displayed, press the Toward – • For details on the exposure, see page 7. •...
  • Page 23 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the image size Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 9. The default settings are marked with Image size Guidelines 7M (3072×2304) Up to A3/11×17"...

  • Page 24: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)

    Shooting still images (Scene selection) v/V/b/B button z button Control button Select with the mode switch. Press MENU. (Camera) with b on the control button, then select a mode with v/ Select • For details on modes, see the next page. •...

  • Page 25: High Sensitivity

    Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
  • Page 26 Shooting still images (Scene selection) Functions that cannot be combined with 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.

  • Page 27: Viewing/Deleting Images

    Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Delete) button Select with the mode switch. Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press to play back a movie. (Press Press to rewind/fast forward. (Press Press to adjust the volume. •...
  • Page 28 Viewing/deleting images Viewing an index screen (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index Press screen, press b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z. To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press control button, then press z.
  • Page 29 Viewing/deleting images To end the slide show Press either or select [Exit] with V during pause, then press z. You cannot play back a slide show while using PictBridge connecting. • To change the setting You can select the desired setting for the slide show. For details, see page 47.

  • Page 30: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Control button Set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 31: Menu Items

    Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode switch position: Menu for shooting (page 33) (Camera) COLOR (Color Mode) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step)
  • Page 32 Menu items Menu for viewing (page 45) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming* *Available only for playback zoom. For details on the operation 1 page 30 — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 33: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (Camera): Selecting the still image camera mode Select the still image camera mode. Auto Program ( ) High Sensitivity ( Twilight ( Twilight Portrait ( Soft Snap ( Landscape ( Hi-Speed Shutter ( Beach ( Snow ( Fireworks (...

  • Page 34: Color (Color Mode): Changing The Brightness Of The Image

    Shooting menu COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the brightness of the image You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B & W) Sepia (SEPIA) Natural (NATURAL) Vivid (VIVID) Normal • You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies. •...

  • Page 35: Focus): Changing The Focus Method

    Shooting menu 9 (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. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Spot AF ( Center AF Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image...
  • Page 36 Shooting menu • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.

  • Page 37: (Metering Mode): Selecting The Metering Mode

    Shooting menu (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) Center (Center-weighted metering) ( Multi (Multi-pattern metering) • For details on the exposure, see page 7. •...

  • Page 38: Wb (White Bal): Adjusting The Color Tones

    Shooting menu WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. Flash ( Incandescent (n) Fluorescent ( Cloudy ( For details on the operation 1 page 30 Adjusts for the flash conditions.

  • Page 39: Iso: Selecting A Luminous Sensitivity

    Shooting menu Daylight ( Auto • For details on the white balance, see page 8. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( • Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

  • Page 40: (P.quality): Selecting The Still Image Quality

    Shooting menu (P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Standard (STD) For details on the operation 1 page 30 Records with high quality (low compression). Records with standard quality (high compression).

  • Page 41: Mode (Rec Mode): Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method

    Shooting menu Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( Exp Brktg (BRK) Burst ( Normal On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: –...
  • Page 42 Shooting menu • You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode: – Smart zoom – Flash – Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode – Extracting or deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode –...
  • Page 43 Shooting menu BRK (Bracket Step): Shifting the EV in the [Exp Brktg] mode Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted. ±1.0EV ±0.7EV ±0.3EV • BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes. (Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 41).
  • Page 44 Shooting menu (Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image Toward – Adjusts the contrast of the image. Normal – ( (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward – Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup): Changing Setup items See page 53.

  • Page 45: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
  • Page 46 Viewing menu 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. 4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z. To protect images in index mode 1 Press (Index) to display the index screen.

  • Page 47: Dpof: Adding A Print Order Mark

    Viewing menu To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press Select [Off] with , then press • Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.
  • Page 48 Viewing menu • When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active]: – Only still images are displayed. – When images are shot by Multi Burst, the first frame of continuous images is displayed. • Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard. Music The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.

  • Page 49: (Resize): Changing The Image Size Of A Recorded Image

    Viewing menu • You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred). • A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds. •...

  • Page 50: (Rotate): Rotating A Still Image

    Viewing menu (Rotate): Rotating a still image Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
  • Page 51 Viewing menu Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.

  • Page 52: (Setup): Changing Setup Items

    Viewing menu 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.

  • Page 53: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Control button Press MENU to display the menu. After pressing B on the control button, go to the press B again. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 54: Camera 1

    Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

  • Page 55: Red Eye Reduction

    Camera 1 • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

  • Page 56: Af Illuminator

    Camera 1 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. The Auto •...

  • Page 57: Camera 2

    Camera 2 The default settings are marked with STEADY SHOT Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting Continuous • When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting]. • You can turn off the anti-blur function using the set to [Auto] (page 21). •...

  • Page 58: Internal 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 irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?”...

  • Page 59: Memory Stick 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. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.

  • Page 60: Change Rec. Folder

    Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 53 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

  • Page 61: Copy

    Memory Stick Tool Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 64 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?”...

  • Page 62: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show. See pages 48, 83, 85. Format Music If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perform [Format Music].

  • Page 63: Initialize

    Setup 1 Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

  • Page 64: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

  • Page 65: Clock Set

    Setup 2 Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 67 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 66: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. Connect the camera to the TV.
  • Page 67 Viewing images on a TV screen On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.

  • Page 68: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 84). This section describes the English version of screen contents. Install the software (supplied) first (page 70) Copying images to your computer (page 71) •...

  • Page 69: Recommended Computer

    • When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Technical Support 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 70: Installing The Software (Supplied)

    Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di...

  • Page 71: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
  • Page 72 Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer Connect the camera to your computer. 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi- use terminal Set the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.
  • Page 73 Copying images to your computer After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.
  • Page 74 Copying images to your computer Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 76).
  • Page 75 Copying images to your computer Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.

  • Page 76: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names

    • Turning off the camera 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
  • Page 77 Copying images to your computer • Image files are named as follows. 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 78: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")

    “Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...

  • Page 79: Using The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)

    • For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000/Me, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser]. Starting and exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
  • Page 80 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 82.
  • Page 81 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window.
  • Page 82 To uninstall the “Picture Motion Browser” 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000/Me, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click [Remove] (in Windows 2000/Me, [Change/Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.

  • Page 83: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)

    Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- ROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...

  • Page 84: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4)
  • Page 85 The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 83. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ (SONYPICTUTIL).

  • Page 86: 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 101). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 87) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 87: 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 your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 88 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. 2 To the multi 1 To the Cable for multi-use USB jack terminal Set the switch on the cable for multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.
  • Page 89 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [This image] Prints a displayed image. • If you select [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image. Select print settings with v/V/b/B.
  • Page 90 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a order) mark regardless of the displayed...

  • Page 91: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 92 Printing at a shop Marking in index mode Display the index screen (page 28). Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 63). 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.

  • Page 94: Battery Pack And Power

    Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever • toward the bottom of the camera. Cannot turn on the camera. Install the battery pack correctly.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting 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. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly. •...
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting The close-up shoot function (Macro/Magnifying Glass) does not work. • (Twilight mode), mode (page 26). The date and time are not displayed. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. • The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

  • Page 97: Viewing Images

    Troubleshooting Cannot shoot images in succession. The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 27). • The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack. • Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 78). •...

  • Page 98: Computers

    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 (pages 72 •...
  • Page 99 For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the software (page 70). A USB driver is also installed. You cannot copy images.

  • Page 100: Picture Motion Browser

    Troubleshooting Picture Motion Browser Images are not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser”. Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not • displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 82). You cannot find images imported with “Picture Motion Browser”.

  • Page 101: Printing

    Troubleshooting Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the internal memory. • Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory. Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting Cannot print images. Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use • terminal. 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 103: Others

    Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before • using it. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. •...

  • Page 104: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
  • Page 105 Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files...
  • Page 106 Warning indicators and messages Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. The connection is not established. • Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.

  • Page 107: To Use Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources

    Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your 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 108: On The "Memory Stick

    On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 109 On the “Memory Stick” • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight –...

  • Page 110: On The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (T type). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 111: On The Battery Charger

    On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. 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 112: Index

    Index Index AC Adaptor...11 Adjusting EV ...22 AE/AF lock indicator ...36 AF Illuminator...56 AF lock ...36 AF Mode...54 AF range finder frame ...35 AF range finder frame indicator ...35 Aperture...7 Auto adjustment mode...18 Auto Focus...6 Auto Review ...56 B&W ...34 Battery charger ...111 Battery pack...110 Beach mode ...25...
  • Page 113 Index JPG...77 Landscape mode ...25 Language...62 LCD Backlight...62 LCD Screen ...16 M AF...54 Macintosh computer ...84 Recommended environment ...84 Macro...20 Magnifying Glass ...20 Mass Storage...64 “Memory Stick Duo”...108 Memory Stick Tool ...59 Menu ...30 Items ...31 Shooting...33 Viewing...45 Metering Mode ...37 Mode ...41 Monitor ...54 MPG...77...
  • Page 114 Index TV...66 Twilight mode...25 Twilight Portrait mode...25 Underexposure...7 USB Connect ...64 VGA ...23 Video Out ...65 Viewing menu...45 Vivid ...34 Volume...27 Warning indicators and messages...104 WB...38 White balance ...38 Windows computer...68 Recommended environment...69 Write-protect switch ...108 Zoom ...19...
  • Page 116 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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