Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-T2 For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-T2 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A.
[ Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................
Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSD (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Paint pen (1) • USB adaptor for Multi connector (1)/ USB adaptor cap (1) • USB cable (long) (1)/USB cable (short) (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) • Adaptor plate (1) You
About the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook On attaching the USB adaptor for Multi connector/USB adaptor cap • Depending on when or where you use the camera, attach the USB adaptor for Multi connector to either the long or the short cable. • Attach the USB adaptor cap on the USB cable when carrying it in bags, etc. • Be careful not to hang or give strong impact to the adaptor or the cable. It may become damaged.
1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada to the wall outlet to the wall outlet CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge).
2 Inserting the battery pack Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover Close Battery eject lever Open Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the side of the battery pack. Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. 3 Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.
[ To remove the battery pack Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover and remove the battery pack. Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory. • Use the NP-BD1 battery pack (supplied) only with this camera. [ To insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover to insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Lens Touch panel Lens cover 1 Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 2 Set the clock by touching the button on the touch panel. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then touch . 2 Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V. 3 Touch [OK]. On the touch panel buttons Perform settings on this camera by lightly touching the buttons or icons on the screen with your finger.
[ To set the date and time again Touch [HOME], then touch (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (pages 23, 24). [ Note on when the Power is turn on • Once the battery is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Shooting images easily Microphone Shutter button Lens Flash Self-timer lamp/ Smile shutter lamp T/W (Zoom) button Touch panel Lens cover Tripod receptacle (bottom) 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. • 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. Touch to cancel this function.
Image size/Self-timer/Shooting mode/Flash/Macro/Display [ Using the self-timer Touch the self-timer setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. A B C D E F Changing the image size Using the self-timer Changing the shooting mode Selecting a flash mode for still images Shooting close-up Changing the screen display [ Changing the image size Touch the image size setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
Twilight Portrait: Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight: Allows you to shoot images without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Landscape: Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Hi-Speed Shutter: Allows you to shoot moving subjects in bright places. Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
Viewing/deleting images The following steps explain how to view images stored in the internal memory. You can view images by normal playback mode or by scrapbook mode, which you can enjoy viewing images with background. Speaker (Playback) button SCRAPBOOK button T/W (Zoom) button Multi connector (bottom) 1 Press (Playback) button. If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode.
Selecting how to play back images Images stored in the camera are separated into groups by events and played back as albums. You can change how to play back images in the album to make the images easier to search. Album List Single Image Index Calendar [ To view an index screen When you touch (Index) while viewing the single image, the image will be displayed by each album in index mode. Touch / to display the previous/next page.
• If you add images to Favorites or Sharemark in the menu screen (page 25), touch (Favorites) or (Sharemark) icon to view the image added to each list. • You can view the image of Favorites/Sharemark list in index screen when you touch the desired Favorites/Sharemark list. [ To view by Calendar Touch the (Calendar) in the index screen to view images by the calendar. Move on/back the year with b/B and move on/back the month with v/V.
[ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied) When viewing on a high definition TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable is required. If you shoot with the image size set to 16:9, the images will be shown in a full-screen display. • Movies cannot be played back during HD(1080i) output.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). 1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen. Item Category [HOME] 2 Touch the category you want to set. 3 Touch the item in the category you want to set. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Touch the category you want to change the settings.
For details on the operation 1 page 23 HOME items Touching [HOME] displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Categories Items Shooting Auto Adjustment Scene Selection Program Auto Movie Mode View Images Album List Calendar Slideshow Memory Stick Printing, Other Print Music Tool Download Music Manage Memory Settings Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.
Using the menu items 1 Touch [MENU] to display the menu screen. Touch [?] to hide this guide. [MENU] • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Touch the desired menu item. • If the desired item is hidden, keep touching v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Touch the desired setting item. • When is displayed on the function guide during playback, touch to confirm. 4 Touch [BACK] to turn off the menu.
For details on the operation 1 page 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu 26 REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method. EV Adjusts Exposure. Focus Changes the focus method. Metering Mode Selects the metering mode. White Balance Adjusts the color tones. Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.
For details on the operation 1 page 25 Viewing menu (Add/Remove Favorites)/ (Remove Favorites) Adds/Removes Favorites images to/from Favorites. (Add/Remove Sharemark)/ Adds/Removes the reservation to upload images on the Web. (Remove Sharemark) (Retouch) Retouches still images. (Paint) Paints on a still image and saves as a new image. (Slideshow) Plays back a series of images. (Delete) Deletes images. (Protect) Prevents accidental erasure. (Album View) Returns to Album screen.
Enjoying your computer By using the application “Picture Motion Browser” included in the supplied CD-ROM, you can view images shot with the camera on computers or load images saved on computers to the camera. Also, details on how to use the camera are explained in “Cyber-shot Handbook”. • Other applications cannot be installed to the camera. • The number of images you can store in the internal memory is 40,000 at maximum.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” “Cyber-shot Handbook”, which is provided on the CD-ROM (supplied), describes in detail how to use the camera. Adobe Reader is required for viewing the handbook. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears.
• For details, refer to “Picture Motion Browser Guide”. To access the “Picture Motion Browser Guide”, double-click the “Picture Motion Browser Guide” icon on the desktop. Starting the “Picture Motion Browser” Double-click the “Picture Motion Browser” icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion Browser]. Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser” Click screen.
Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 18). [ When playing back [ When shooting still images 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 14). [ When shooting movies A Display Indication HOME Displays the HOME screen.
B Display Indication SteadyShot BACK Goes back to the previous screen. Recording Media (internal memory, “Memory Stick Duo”) Cancels the focusing on the subject selected by the touch operation. Recording folder AF illuminator Flash mode settings Vibration warning Macro/Close focus settings DISP Favorites Changes the screen display. Sharemark Adjusts the volume. / Check mark Playback zoom Protect Turns v/V/b/B on/off.
Display Indication AF range finder frame F Display Indication z AE/AF lock NR slow shutter +2.0EV Exposure Value Low battery warning F3.5 Aperture value Histogram ISO400 ISO number • 125 Shutter speed Standby REC Standby a movie/Recording a movie 0:12 Recording time (m:s) N Playback appears when histogram display is disabled during playback. Flash mode • When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images that you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use. [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. of Images Approx. 140 Approx. 280 • Shooting in the following situations: – [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Even if the capacity displayed on the media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Approx.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera or accessory, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 11). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack.
Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] [System] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1, 3.6 V NP-FD1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.0 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions: 86.8 × 56.8 × 20.2 mm (3 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 13/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BD1 battery pack, paint pen and strap etc.): Approx. 156 g (5.
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