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 ...