VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook 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. Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-273-224-11(1) GB 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. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Notes on the LCD screen and lens · The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording. Other memory cards cannot be used. · For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 121. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied). Black, white, red, blue or green points Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack · Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. · You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. · If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. · For details on the usable battery pack, see page 123. · If water droplets or other liquids splash on the LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction. · Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. · Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. · Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. · Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. 2 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 ­ Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure ­ Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 12 Color ­ On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 13 Quality ­ On "image quality" and "image size" ............................................... 14 Flash ­ On using the flash ............................................................................... 16 Identifying parts .......................................................................................17 Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................18 Operate the touch panel..........................................................................23 Changing the screen display ...................................................................24 Basic Operations Shooting images easily ...........................................................................26 Setting Image size/Self-timer/Flash mode/Macro recording ........................... 28 Setting Focus/Metering Mode/ISO/EV............................................................. 30 Viewing images .......................................................................................35 Selecting how to play back images ................................................................ 36 Using the SCRAPBOOK .................................................................................. 39 Deleting images.......................................................................................41 Learning the various functions ­ HOME/Menu........................................43 Menu items..............................................................................................46 Using the shooting functions Switching the shooting mode ..................................................................47 Shooting images using Scene Selection .................................................48 Shooting menu ........................................................................................51 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method EV: Adjusting the light intensity Focus: Changing the focus method Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light 3 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............................. 58 (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 Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 61 (Add/Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites (Add/Remove Sharemark): Adding/Removing the reservation to upload images on the Web (Remove Favorites): Removing Favorites (Remove Sharemark): Removing sharemark to cancel the reservation to upload images on the Web (Retouch): Retouching still images (Paint): Painting on still images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Delete): Deleting images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure (Album View): Return to Album screen (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Import): Importing images (Export): Exporting images (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images (Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume (Background): Changing the background Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint) ..................... 72 Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ........ 74 Manage Memory.......................................................................... 75 Memory Tool -- Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 75 Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Mass Storage 4 Table of contents Memory Tool -- Internal Memory Tool .............................................77 Format Settings ..........................................................................................78 Main Settings -- Main Settings 1......................................................78 Beep Function Guide Initialize Calibration Main Settings -- Main Settings 2......................................................80 USB Connect COMPONENT AF Illuminator Grid Line Auto Orientation Auto Review Video Out Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 1 .........................................81 AF Mode Digital Zoom Smile Level Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 2 .........................................83 Clock Settings ...................................................................................84 Language Setting..............................................................................85 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................86 Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied) .................................................................................... 86 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV ............................ 88 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................90 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................93 On the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied) ............................................95 Connecting to computers ........................................................................96 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied) .....................................................99 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide".....................................................100 5 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" .................................................................. 121 On the battery pack............................................................................... 123 On the battery charger .......................................................................... 124 On "Cyber-shot Station" ........................................................................ 125 Index Index ..................................................................................................... 127 6 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". For details, refer to "Picture Motion Browser Guide". · Even if "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera, images will not be saved in "Memory Stick Duo" until the capacity of the internal memory is full. To save images in "Memory Stick Duo", copy (export) the images in the internal memory to "Memory Stick Duo" (page 70). 7 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. 1st album 2nd album 3rd album Viewing Viewing images in various ways Favorites You can choose your favorite images from the album and save them as your favorites (page 61). Scrapbook When you press the SCRAPBOOK button, the images stored in the internal memory will be played back with backgrounds. You can also change backgrounds and enjoy the playback (page 40). SCRAPBOOK button Number of images Time (Date) 8 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. Uploading To save images as sharemarks, see page 62. 9 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the HOME screen (page 43), the menus ...