User manual SONY DSC-T200

VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T70/T75/T200 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 3-219-480-11(1) GB Notes on using your 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 This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this 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, 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. 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. · The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, 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. 2 Notes on using your camera The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of DSC-T200 unless noted otherwise. 3 Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 2 Basic techniques for better images........................................................... 8 Focus ­ Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 8 Exposure ­ Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 10 Color ­ On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 11 Quality ­ On "image quality" and "image size" ............................................... 12 Flash ­ On using the flash ............................................................................... 14 Identifying parts....................................................................................... 15 Indicators on the screen.......................................................................... 17 Operate the touch panel ......................................................................... 22 Changing the screen display................................................................... 23 Using the internal memory ...................................................................... 25 Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) ................................... 26 Setting Image size/Self-timer/Flash mode/Macro recording ........................... 28 Setting Focus/Metering Mode/ISO/EV ............................................................. 30 Viewing images....................................................................................... 35 Deleting images ...................................................................................... 37 Learning the various functions ­ HOME/Menu ....................................... 39 Menu items ............................................................................................. 42 Using functions for shooting Switching the shooting mode .................................................................. 43 Shooting images using Scene Selection................................................. 44 Shooting menu........................................................................................ 47 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 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 4 Table of contents Using functions for viewing Playing back images from the HOME screen .............................54 (Single Image): Playing back a single image (Image Index): Playing back a list of images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Viewing menu......................................................................................57 (Retouch): Retouching still images (Paint): Painting on still images (Multi Resizing): Changing the image size according to usage (Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9 (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Delete): Deleting images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images (Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint)......................65 Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ........67 Manage Memory ..........................................................................68 Memory Tool -- Memory Stick Tool..................................................68 Format Create REC.Folder Format Change REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool -- Internal Memory Tool .............................................70 Settings ..........................................................................................71 Main Settings -- Main Settings 1......................................................71 Beep Function Guide Initialize Calibration Housing Main Settings -- Main Settings 2......................................................73 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out TV TYPE 5 Table of contents Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 1......................................... 75 AF Illuminator Grid Line Auto Orientation Auto Review AF Mode Digital Zoom Smile Level Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 2......................................... 78 Clock Settings................................................................................... 79 Language Setting ............................................................................. 80 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV ......................................................................... 81 Viewing images by connecting your camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal ............................................................................................ 81 Viewing an image by connecting your camera to a HD TV............................. 83 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 85 Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 87 On the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied)............................................ 89 Copying images to your computer using the "Picture Motion Browser" .... 90 Copying images to a computer without "Picture Motion Browser" .......... 94 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" ................................................................................ 96 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied)..................................................... 97 Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 98 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" .................................................... 100 Printing still images How to print still images ........................................................................ 101 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ............... 102 Printing at a shop .................................................................................. 105 6 Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.....................................................................................107 Warning indicators and messages ........................................................117 Others Using your 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 7 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the HOME screen (page 39), the menus (page 41), and so on. 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. Press the shutter button halfway down. Then press the shutter button fully down. AE/AF lock indicator flashing , lit/beeps To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 31) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as follows). 8 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the picture. This is called "Camera shake." On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the picture, it is called "subject blur." Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred. What you can do to reduce the blurring · Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat, stable surface to hold the camera steady. · Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize your camera by holding your shooting arm firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. Subject blur Cause Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed. What you can do to reduce the blurring · Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. · Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves. Notes · The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that the camera shake is reduced automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur. · Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case, shoot with the above tips in mind. 9 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. Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (pages 24, 34). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 33). Underexposure = too little light Darker image 10 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. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 34. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location, reducing blur with a high shutter speed. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker. 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 light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 49). 11 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. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 8M 3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels 2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for use (page 13) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail 12 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size Guidelines . No. of images Printing 8M (3264×2448) 3:2*1 (3264×2176) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) VGA (640×480) 16:9*2 (1920×1080) For prints up to A3(11×17") Less Fine Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio For prints up to A4(8.5×11") For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7") Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio More Rough *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 114). Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines 640(Fine) (640×480) 640(Standard) (640×480) 320 (320×240) Approx. 30 Approx. 17 Approx. 8 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV Shoot standard quality movie for display on TV Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments · The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. · The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be. 13 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" This is caused by the reflection of flash light off the blood vessels of the retina of the subject's eyes because the pupils of the subject's eyes are wide open in a dark place. Camera Eye Retina How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be reduced? · Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 52). · Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection (page 44). (The flash is turned off automatically.) · When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 57) or with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". The "White circular spots" This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air, which when they are close to the lens, can be accentuated by the camera's flash. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can the "White circular spots" be reduced? · Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. · Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.) * Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your shooting arm firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. 14 Identifying parts DSC-T200 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Bottom A Zoom (W/T) lever (28) B Shutter button (27) C Microphone D (Playback) button (35) A LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) B Hook for wrist strap/Grip C Speaker D Battery insertion slot E Multi connector Used in the following situations: · Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. · Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. · Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer. E POWER button/POWER lamp F Flash (29) G Lens H AF illuminator (75)/Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) I Lens cover F Access lamp G "Memory Stick Duo" slot H Battery eject lever I Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover J Tripod receptacle · Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 15 Identifying parts DSC-T70/T75 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Bottom A POWER button/POWER lamp B Zoom (W/T) lever (28) C Shutter button (27) D (Playback) button (35) A Speaker B LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) C Hook for wrist strap/Grip D Battery insertion slot E Multi connector Used in the following situations: · Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. · Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. · Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer. E Flash (29) F Microphone G Lens H AF illuminator (75)/Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) I Lens cover F Access lamp G "Memory Stick Duo" slot H Battery eject lever I Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover J Tripod receptacle · Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 16 Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 23). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2, 3. · Touching an icon displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] (page 22). A Display Indication When shooting still images HOME Displays the HOME screen. Image size settings (13) Self-timer settings (28) Shooting mode settings (43) Shooting mode (Scene Selection) settings (44) · Touch in the shooting mode settings to select the Scene Selection mode. MENU Displays the MENU screen. When shooting movies B Display Indication BACK Backs to the previous screen. This cancels the focusing on the subject selected by the touch operation. Flash mode settings (29) Macro/Close focus settings (30) DISP Changes the screen display. 17 Indicators on the screen C Display Indication Display Indication Vibration warning · Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 9). 0.5m 1.0m 3.0m 7.0m AF mode/focus preset settings (31, 32) · [0.5m] is available in the DSC-T70/T75 only. Metering mode settings (33) ISO number settings (34) 0EV Exposure Value settings (34) Screen indicators Screen indicators 4 to 7 show the current setting status. D Display Indication Self-timer (28) 96 00:00:00 Number of recordable images Recordable time (h:m:s) Red-eye reduction (52) Flash level (51) Recording mode (47) Face Detection (52) Touch AF indicator (26) Housing (72) White balance (49) Color mode (50) Battery remaining [ ]5 Smile shutter (number of still images) Zoom scaling (28, 76) Flash charging C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (117) E Display Indication SteadyShot (53) · Displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway down in the default settings. Recording Media ("Memory Stick Duo," internal memory) Recording folder (68) · This does not appear when using internal memory. AF illuminator (75) 18 Indicators on the screen F Display Indication AF range finder frame (31) Low battery warning (117) Histogram (24) G Display Indication z AE/AF lock (27) NR slow shutter · When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the picture noise. 125 F3.5 ISO400 +2.0EV Shutter speed Aperture value ISO number (34) Exposure Value (34) Macro/Close focus (30) · When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. Flash mode (29) · When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. Standby REC 0:12 Standby a movie/Recording a movie Recording time (m:s) 19 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images B Display Indication BACK Backs to the previous screen. Adjusts the volume (35). Stop Playback Playback zoom (36) Turns v/V/b/B on/off. Displays the previous/next image. x N / mM When playing back movies Fast forward/Rewind Changes the screen display. DISP Screen indicators Screen indicators 3 to 5 show the current setting status. C Display Indication Battery remaining Image size (13) Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2. A Display Indication Check mark Print order (DPOF) mark (105) Protect (61) Playback zoom (36) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (117) HOME Displays the HOME screen. Changes to index mode. Plays back the slide show. Deletes the image. MENU Displays the MENU screen. Selects the playback folder. Returns to the single image screen from the index screen. 20 Indicators on the screen D Display Indication E Display Indication PictBridge connecting (103) Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo," internal memory) Playback folder (64) · This does not appear when using internal memory. Low battery warning (117) 125 F3.5 ISO400 +2.0EV Shutter speed Aperture value ISO number (34) Exposure Value (34) Metering mode (33) Flash White balance (49) 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder PictBridge connecting (104) · Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed. N 0:00:00 101-0012 2007 1 1 9:30 AM Playback (35) Playback bar Counter Folder-file number (64) Recorded date/time of the playback image Histogram (24) · appears when histogram display is disabled. Change folder (64) · This does not appear when using internal memory. Recording folder (68) · This does not appear when using internal memory. 21 Operate the touch panel This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel). Touch panel 1 Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 2 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. · You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACK]. · Touching [?] displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] again. ? · · · · To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Do not press the touch panel with any pointed object other than the supplied paint pen. Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary. When the top right of the screen is touched, the icons will momentarily disappear. Taking your finger off the screen will make the icons reappear. 22 Changing the screen display Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen. · Settings other than [LCD Brightness] can be made separately for shooting and playback. · In index mode, you can set the number of images displayed. [Display Setup] This sets whether or not to display the icons on the screen. Normal Simple DISP Image Only · [Image Only] is suitable for shooting or playback in the 16:9 aspect ratio. · During playback, touch the right or left side of the screen to display the next/previous image, and touch the center to display the guide. 23 Changing the screen display [LCD Brightness] This sets the backlight 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 whether or not to display the histogram on the screen. A · The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. · The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting ­ When the menu is displayed. ­ When recording movies During playback ­ When the menu is displayed. ­ In index mode ­ When you are using playback zoom. ­ When you are rotating still images. ­ During playback of movies · A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: ­ The flash strobes. ­ The shutter speed is slow or fast. · The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. B Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. A Number of pixels B Brightness 24 Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 31 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. · Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted B [Recording]: Images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo". [Playback]: Images on the "Memory Stick Duo" are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the "Memory Stick Duo". When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted B Internal memory [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory. On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with sufficient capacity, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 69). To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 90 to 95 without a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera. · You cannot copy image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the internal memory. · By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory. 25 Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) The procedure for shooting images using the basic functions is given below. Shutter button Zoom (W/T) lever Touch panel 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame or touch the point for focusing. 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. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized. · is displayed if a face is detected in the touched position or is displayed if an object other than a person's face is detected. · You cannot use this function when using the digital zoom and Close focus mode. · You can also use this function in (Soft Snap) mode. · If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable range is displayed. 26 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 3 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. Basic Operations AE/AF lock indicator Shooting movies Touch [HOME], then touch (Shooting) t [ Movie Mode] (page 39). Or, touch the shooting mode setting icon, then touch (Movie Mode). Shooting mode setting icon 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) (W side), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T side) (DSC-T200)/approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (DSC-T70/T75). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shortest shooting distance (page 30). · When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the shot and focus again. Subjects difficult to focus on are: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Distant from the camera and dark The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. Seen through glass Moving fast Reflective light or with a lustrous finish Flashing Backlit 27 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) W/T Using the zoom Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return. · When the zoom scale exceeds 5× (DSC-T200)/3× (DSC-T70/T75), the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 76. · The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie. · When the Face Detect function is activated, you cannot use the Digital Zoom function. · While using the Digital Zoom, you cannot focus by touching the screen. Setting Image size/Self-timer/Flash mode/Macro recording A B C D Changing the image size Using the self-timer Selecting a flash mode for still images Shooting close-up Changing the image size Touch the image size setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. For details on the image size, see page 12. Image size setting icon Using the self-timer Touch the self-timer setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Self-timer setting icon Self-Timer Off ( ): Not using the self-timer Self-Timer 10sec ( ): Setting the 10-second delay self-timer Self-Timer 2sec ( ): Setting the 2-second delay self-timer 28 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel, touch . Basic Operations · Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the camera when pressing the shutter button. Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Touch the flash mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Flash mode setting icon Flash Auto ( ): Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) Flash 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. Flash Off ( ) · The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity. · While charging the flash, is displayed. 29 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 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 DSC-T200: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther) DSC-T70/T75: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther) T side DSC-T200: Approx. 80 cm or farther (31 1/2 inches or farther) DSC-T70/T75: Approx. 25 cm or farther (9 7/8 inches or farther) Close focus enabled ( ): Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) Macro · Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended. · The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus. · The Auto Focus speed drops. Close focus · · · · · Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than (Macro On) recording. The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used. You cannot shoot images in the Burst or Bracket mode (page 47). You cannot use the Face Detection feature when you shoot images in the Close focus mode. This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the mode to another one. Setting Focus/Metering Mode/ISO/EV The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV icons appear only when the shooting mode is set to . A B C D Changing the focus method Selecting the metering mode Selecting a luminous sensitivity Adjusting the light intensity 30 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 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 , [Focus] appears in [MENU]. (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. · This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. Basic Operations AF range finder frame (Only for still image) AF range finder frame indicator (Center AF) (Only for still image) Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. · Using together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator (Spot AF) (Flexible Spot AF) (Only for still image) By moving the AF range finder frame to wherever you like on the screen, you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. · To set the Flexible Spot AF, see page 32. · This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area. · When shooting a moving subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator 31 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 0.5 m (DSC-T70/T75 only) 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) · When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the focus preset is convenient. · AF stands for Auto Focus. · Distance setting information in "Focus Preset" is approximate. If you zoom to the T side or point the lens up or down, the error increases. · When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. In this case, the priority of AF movement is given to subjects around the center of the frame. How to use the [Spot AF] A Set the shooting mode setting icon to B Touch the focus mode setting icon t C Touch [BACK] to turn off the menu. (Program Auto), then touch [BACK]. (Spot AF). D Touch where you want to focus the shot. · If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable range is displayed. 32 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 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 , [Metering Mode] appears in [MENU]. (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering). Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering). · This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. (Center) Basic Operations (Spot) (Only for still image) Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject · For details on the Exposure, see page 10. · When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to recommended to focus on the metering position (page 31). (Center AF) is 33 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity