Table of contents Operation Search HOME/MENU Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T90/T900 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-130-938-11(1) GB
Table of contents How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Operation Search Search for information by operation. HOME/MENU Search Search for information in a listing of HOME/MENU items. Marks and notations used in this handbook HOME/MENU Search Index Search for information by keyword. Operation Search Table of contents Search for information by function.
Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” media that you can use (sold separately) “Memory Stick Duo” media: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used. • 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.
Notes on using the camera Operation Search HOME/MENU Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 7 HOME/MENU Search ········································· 10 Identifying parts (DSC-T900) ······························ 14 Identifying parts (DSC-T90) ································ 15 Using the touch panel ·········································
HOME items························································ 10 HOME/MENU Search HOME Operation Search Viewing still images············································· 38 Playback Zoom ··················································· 39 Image Index ························································ 40 Slideshow···························································· 41 Delete·································································· 43 Wide Zoom·······························
Printing still images ··········································· 143 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer················································ 144 Printing at a shop ·············································· 146 HOME/MENU Search Printing Operation Search Enjoying your Windows computer····················· 130 Installing the software (supplied)······················· 132 On “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”······················133 Enjoying images on your computer··
Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 20 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 21 Table of contents Operation Search Scene Recognition ·············································· 90 Gourmet ································································· 21 Shooting close to objects Macro ······································································ 30 Close focus enabled ·······························
Shooting in dark places High Sensitivity····················································· 21 Using the touch panel ········································ 16 Focus ································································ 32, 88 Face Detection ····················································· 93 Changing image size Image Size····························································· 78 Deleting images Delete······························································ 43, 114 Format
Initialize··································································· 61 Printing images Print ······································································· 143 Viewing on TVs Viewing an image on a SD TV··············· 121, 127 Viewing an image on an HD TV ············ 122, 128 Information about optional accessories “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ··························· 142 HOME/MENU Search Initializing settings Operation Search Clock Settings······································
Table of contents HOME/MENU Search HOME items On the HOME screen, camera operations are organized for convenience into broad categories for selection, such as shooting, viewing and printing images. to display the HOME screen. Operation Search 1 Touch Press the shutter button halfway down to return to shooting mode. Item Category HOME/MENU Search 2 Touch the desired category t desired item t . Click on an item under “Items” in the table below to jump to the corresponding page.
Category Main Settings – Main Settings 2 HDMI Resolution (DSC-T900 only) CTRL FOR HDMI (DSC-T900 only) COMPONENT Video Out TV TYPE USB Connect Shooting Settings – Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Shooting Settings – Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings Language Setting * These items are displayed only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted into the camera.
MENU items (Shooting) Table of contents Here the functions that can be used on the screen that appears in shooting mode are displayed for easy setting. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch to display the Menu screen. Operation Search 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode t . appears when the desired item is already selected. REC Mode Menu items Scene Selection HOME/MENU Search In the table below, indicates a function is available and — that it is unavailable.
MENU items (Viewing) 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch Table of contents Here the functions that can be used on the screen that appears in view mode are displayed for easy setting. to display the Menu screen. . Operation Search 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode t 3/4 appears when the desired item is already selected.
Camera AShutter button BSpeaker Table of contents Identifying parts (DSC-T900) CZoom (W/T) lever (28, 39) DMicrophone EON/OFF (Power) button GSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator HLens Operation Search FFlash ILens cover JLCD screen/Touch panel (Playback) button (38) LMode switch MHook for wrist strap/Grip NBattery eject lever OBattery insertion slot Bottom HOME/MENU Search K PTripod receptacle QMulti Connector SAccess lamp T“Memory Stick Duo” media slot Index RBattery/“Memory Stic
AZoom (W/T) lever (28, 39) BShutter button Table of contents Identifying parts (DSC-T90) CMicrophone DON/OFF (Power) button EFlash GLens HLens cover Operation Search FSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator ILCD screen/Touch panel J (Playback) button (38) LSpeaker MBattery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover NTripod receptacle Bottom OBattery eject lever HOME/MENU Search KHook for wrist strap/Grip PAccess lamp Q“Memory Stick Duo” media slot SMulti Connector Index RBattery insertion slot
You can make function settings on the camera by touching buttons displayed on the screen. Advances to the next screen. Table of contents Using the touch panel Return to the previous screen. Return to the shooting/playback mode. v/V/b/B Display the hidden items so that the items you want to set are shown on the screen. Operation Search Set the screen display in playback mode to [Image Only]. Notes Touching the screen to set the focus Face is detected at the touched position.
Touch on the screen to change to the display selection screen. Table of contents Changing the DISP (screen display) setting Operation Search Note • Settings other than [Brightness] should be made separately for shooting and playback. This sets whether or not to display the operation buttons and icons on the screen. The operation buttons and the icons are displayed. (Simple) Only the operation buttons are displayed. (Image Only) The operation buttons and the icons are not displayed.
Wide Zoom Table of contents In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Operation Search Note • Wide Zoom is not available for movies or 16:9 images. 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.
The camera has approximately 11 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. B Internal memory When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted [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.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). Table of contents Intelligent Auto Adjustment 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Adjustment) t or (Intelligent Auto Operation Search 2 Note • Flash mode is set to [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]. Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Operation Search (REC Mode) t desired mode t or (REC Mode) t desired mode t (Scene Selection) t (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
(Underwater) Table of contents Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (such as Marine Pack). (Hi-Speed Shutter) Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. • The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker. Operation Search Note • When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur.
Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The settings you can change are Image Size, Flash and Self-Timer. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). (REC Mode) t (Easy Shooting) t Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The setting buttons for Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen. Also you can select various settings using the menu. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Allows you to record movies with audio. DSC-T900: 1 Set the mode switch to Table of contents Movie Mode (Movie). 3 Press the shutter button fully down. 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully down again. Operation Search 2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. DSC-T90: 2 (REC Mode) t (Movie Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button fully down. 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully down again. HOME/MENU Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie Mode. Table of contents Movie shooting mode DSC-T900: 1 Set the mode switch to (Movie). 3 (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode t 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t 3 (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode t (Movie Mode) t HOME/MENU Search DSC-T90: Operation Search 2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Smile icon). Operation Search 2 Touch 3 Wait detecting a smile. 4 To stop shooting, touch (Smile icon) again.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Table of contents Zoom T side 2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever. Operation Search Move the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and move to the W side to return. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 73. W side HOME/MENU Search Note • The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
Table of contents Self-Timer 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Self-Timer) t desired mode t Not using the self-timer Setting the 10-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, touch again. (Self-Timer 2sec) Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Note • In (Easy Shooting) mode, you can select only (Self-Timer 10sec) or (Self-Timer Off).
Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Table of contents Macro/Close focus (Macro) t desired mode t The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. • Normally, put the camera in this mode. (Macro On) • Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended. (Close focus enabled) Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Flash) t desired mode t (Flash On) (Slow Synchro (Flash On)) Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. Flash does not operate. Notes • The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. • While charging the flash, is displayed. • You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. The following steps are used in movies, see page 88. (Program Auto) mode. For details on focusing when shooting Operation Search When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around a previously set distance (Semi manual). This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance or when it is difficult to get a sharp focus with automatic focusing such as when shooting a subject through a net or window. • Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Semi manual mode. Table of contents 0.5 m/1.0 m/ 3.0 m/7.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode The following steps are used in (Program Auto) mode. For details on using metering modes when shooting movies, see page 89. (Still image). Operation Search When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Sets the luminous sensitivity. The following steps are used in (Program Auto) mode. For details on the ISO sensitivity setting when Scene Selection is set to (Underwater), see page 84. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). 3 (ISO) t desired number t (Auto) / / / / / (Program Auto) t Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. / HOME/MENU Search (REC Mode) t Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. The following steps are used in see page 83. (Program Auto) mode. For details on other shooting modes, When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
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.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with / Table of contents Viewing still images . zUsing [Image Only] of the DISP (screen display) Operation Search Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Play back such images in Folder View ( t (View Images) t [Folder View]). setting Index zViewing images taken with a different camera HOME/MENU Search • Select an image by touching the left and right sides of the screen.
Table of contents Playback Zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch the area you want to enlarge. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 3 Adjust the zoom scale and position. Operation Search The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side. The image is further enlarged each time you touch the screen.
Displays multiple images at the same time. To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image on the index screen. Table of contents Image Index 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t 3 Touch the screen and then touch [Exit] to end the slideshow. Operation Search (Slideshow) t desired mode t [Start] Table of contents Slideshow Notes Image Selects the group of images to be shown. Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order.
Music Does not use BGM. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow. Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow. Music4 The default setting for a [Active] slideshow. Interval 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec HOME/MENU Search Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects].
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU (page 114). Table of contents Delete Notes • When the internal memory is used to record images, the View Mode is set to [Folder View]. • You cannot delete images when the View Mode is set to [Favorites]. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Deleting images in index mode 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. 2 Touch Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Wide Zoom (Wide Zoom). (Wide Zoom) Note • Wide Zoom is not available for movies and 16:9 images. HOME/MENU Search 3 To cancel Wide Zoom, touch again.
This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Temporarily Rotated Display 2 Select the vertical orientation image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). (Temporarily Notes • Temporarily rotated display is not available for movies or horizontal orientation images. • Touching / cancels temporarily rotated display.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with / Table of contents Viewing movies . 3 Touch B (Playback). Playback feature Volume control B Normal playback x Stop M/m Fast forward/fast rewind zUsing [Image Only] mode of DISP (screen display) setting Index • Select an image by touching the left and right sides of the screen. When you touch the center of the screen, [Normal] display mode is selected temporarily.
Separates the images by the date. This is useful for checking when you took particular photos because the images are divided up by date. 1 t Table of contents Date View (View Images) t [Date View] t / . HOME/MENU Search Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View].
Automatically separates images by date and frequency, and displays the images in groups. 1 t (View Images) t [Event View] t • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View]. HOME/MENU Search Notes Operation Search 2 Select the event group you want to display with / .
Displays images for each Favorites group in which you have registered images (page 108). 1 t (View Images) t [Favorites] t Table of contents Favorites Operation Search 2 Touch the Favorites number you want to display. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View].
Displays images for each folder created using [Create REC.Folder] of the [Memory Tool]. 1 t (View Images) t [Folder View] t / . Touch (Select Folder) in index mode and you can select the playback folder containing the image you want to play back from the folder. HOME/MENU Search zTo select the playback folder Operation Search 2 Select the folder you want to display with Table of contents Folder View Index Select Folder • When there is only one folder, create a recording folder.
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 t (Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t t [Download Music] t Table of contents Download Music The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Operation Search 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 Table of contents Format Music t (Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t t [Format Music] t t [OK] Operation Search zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the camera 1Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. 1 t Tool] t Table of contents Format (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Format] t t [OK] Operation Search Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Creates a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Create REC.Folder] t t Notes zOn the folders HOME/MENU Search • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
Changes the folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. 1 t Tool] t Table of contents Change REC.Folder (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Change REC.Folder] t • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • You cannot select the following folder as a recording folder. – “100” folder – A folder with a number that has either “sssMSDCF” or “sssMNV01” only. • You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
Deletes a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. 1 t Tool] t (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Delete REC.Folder] t • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder. • You can delete only empty folders.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free space into the camera. 2 (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Copy] t t [OK] Notes HOME/MENU Search • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy images individually.
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 t (Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t t [File Number] t t desired mode t Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) HOME/MENU Search Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” media is changed.
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Beep] t t desired mode t High Low Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Note • When the camera is connected to a TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately), the beep sound is fixed to [Shutter].
You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Function Guide] t t desired mode t Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Operation Search On Table of contents Function Guide Note HOME/MENU Search • The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off].
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 Table of contents Initialize t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Initialize] t t [OK] Operation Search Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. 1 Table of contents Calibration t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Calibration] t HOME/MENU Search Notes • To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not effected. • If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the center of the × mark again.
Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera when installed in the Housing (Marine Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Housing. 1 Table of contents Housing t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Housing] t t desired mode t Off ) Changes the function of the buttons. Operation Search On ( Does not change any functions. HOME/MENU Search Notes • Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching the screen. • (screen display) is fixed to [Normal].
You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 (Still image). (REC Mode) t Adjustment) t (Intelligent Auto Demonstrates the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter mode. Off Does not perform a demonstration.
Sets the resolution to be output to a TV from the HDMI terminal when you view images by connecting the multi-output stand (supplied) of this camera to the HDMI terminal of a High Definition TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). 480p/576p Outputs signals in SD picture quality (480p/576p).
This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 124. 1 On Enables remote-controlled operation. Off Disables remote-controlled operation. HOME/MENU Search Note • You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV.
Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). When you use DSC-T900, use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), whereas when you use DSC-T90, use a Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [COMPONENT] t t desired mode t Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High Definition TV.
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (pages 126, 129). 1 Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China).
Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [TV TYPE] t t desired mode t Selects this item to play back the images on a wide screen television. 4:3 Selects this item to play back the images on a 4:3 ratio television.
Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90). 1 Table of contents USB Connect t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [USB Connect] t t desired mode The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer.
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 indicator appears at this time. 1 Table of contents AF Illuminator t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [AF Illuminator] t t desired mode Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Grid Line] t t desired mode t Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Off Does not display the grid lines.
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Table of contents Digital Zoom t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Digital Zoom] t t desired mode Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 On Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation. zRotating images after recording Index • Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images. • Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly.
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. 1 Table of contents Auto Review t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Auto Review] t t desired mode On Uses the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review. • When you press the shutter button halfway down, the display of the recorded image disappears and you can shoot another image immediately, even if Auto Review is set to [On].
Sets the date and time. 1 t (Settings) t [Clock Settings] t t [Clock Settings] t Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CDROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images. Table of contents Image Size 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
When shooting movies Movie image size 1280×720(Fine) Usage guidelines 9 Mbps Shoot highest quality movies for display on High Definition TV. 6 Mbps Shoot standard quality movies for display on High Definition TV. 3 Mbps Shoot an image size suitable for WEB upload. 1280×720(Standard) VGA • A telephoto image is produced when the [VGA] image size is selected for movies. • Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
In (Easy Shooting), you can select the Flash setting from When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to . (Still image). Table of contents Flash 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 (Easy Shooting) t t [Flash] t desired mode t Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Off Does not use the flash.
You can select Normal (single-image), Burst or Exposure Bracket as the shooting mode. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). Table of contents REC Mode 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (REC Mode) t desired mode t Operation Search 2 Records a single image. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Notes Index • The Burst mode is not available in (Easy Shooting), Movie Mode or Smile Shutter.
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward. The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value. HOME/MENU Search • The Exposure Bracket mode is not available in (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), (Easy Shooting), Movie Mode or Smile Shutter.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. For details on EV setting in (Program Auto) mode, see page 36. Table of contents EV 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (EV) t desired number t Notes zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images 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.
Sets the luminous sensitivity. For details on ISO sensitivity setting in (Program Auto), see page 35. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). (REC Mode) t (Underwater) t 3 t (ISO) t desired number t / / / / Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. / HOME/MENU Search (Auto) / (Scene Selection) t Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. Table of contents White Balance 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in Movie Mode. 1 (Underwater) mode in Scene Selection or Table of contents Underwater White Balance t (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode t Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to make the colors appear natural. Operation Search (Auto) (Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.
Changes the focusing method for shooting movies. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. For details on focus methods in Table of contents Focus (Movie) (Program Auto) mode, see page 32. DSC-T900: (Movie). 2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 3 t (Focus) t desired mode t 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Selects the metering mode for measuring a part of the subject when the camera automatically determines the exposure for shooting a movie. For details on metering modes in Table of contents Metering Mode (Movie) (Program Auto) mode, see page 34. DSC-T900: (Movie). 2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 3 t (Metering Mode) t desired mode Operation Search 1 Set the mode switch to t 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a face is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the face movement to reduce subject blur (Face Motion Detection). Table of contents Scene Recognition Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon. (Backlight), Example of an image when (Backlight) is activated.
Notes Second Image Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as guide and shake reduced Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the background adjusted (DROplus) Shoots with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with th
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image). Table of contents Smile Detection Sensitivity 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode t (Big Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects a big smile. Detects a normal smile. Detects even a slight smile. Notes • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange.
• Use an appropriate lighting level. • Make sure the subjects’ faces are not hidden by hats, masks, sunglasses, etc. • Make sure the subjects are facing the camera.
Adjusts the amount of flash light. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Program Auto) t (Flash Level) t desired mode t Makes the flash level lower. (Standard) (+) Makes the flash level higher. Note HOME/MENU Search (–) Operation Search 3 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Flash Level • Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.
When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. Table of contents Anti Blink 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 3 (REC Mode) t t (Soft Snap) t (Anti Blink) t desired mode t When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 2 t mode t (Red Eye Reduction) t desired When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. (On) The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. (Off) Does not use Red Eye Reduction. HOME/MENU Search (Auto) Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer”, a function that automatically optimizes the difference between the light and dark parts of an image. Table of contents DRO 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 t (Program Auto) t Operation Search 2 (DRO) t desired mode t (DRO standard) (DRO plus) Does not adjust.
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t Table of contents Color Mode (Color Mode) t desired mode t Sets the image to bright and deep color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to black and white. Index (Vivid) HOME/MENU Search Sets the image to standard color.
Table of contents SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (SteadyShot) t desired mode t (Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. (Off) Does not use anti-blur mode. Notes • In (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), (Easy Shooting) mode or Scene Selection is set to (Gourmet) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.” Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. In such case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. Table of contents Date List 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (View Mode) t (Date View) t 3 t (Date List) t 4 Select the month you want to display with v/V and select and touch the date. HOME/MENU Search Note • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
This feature selects the event group to be played back when using Event View. You can enter a desired event name for each group using the “PMB” software (supplied). For details on entering the event name, see the “PMB Guide”. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Event View] is already set. 2 t (View Mode) t Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
When multiple folders are created on a “Memory Stick Duo” media, this function selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. Table of contents Select Folder 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t 3 t (Select Folder) t the folder with / t [OK] t select • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
Table of contents View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (View Mode) t desired mode t Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. Touch (Event List) to select the event group to view. (Favorites) Displays images registered as Favorites. Touch the number of the Favorites you want to display.
[Event View] is the function that the camera analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. You can give convenient names to each event when using the supplied “PMB” software.
This feature filters images and displays them. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Filter by Faces) t desired mode (Off) Images are not filtered. (All people) Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then displayed. (Smiles) Notes • • • • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. When the view mode is set to [Folder View], you cannot use the Filter by Faces function. Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden.
Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as Favorites. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Add / Remove Favorites Notes • When the view mode is set to [Folder View], you cannot add or remove images as Favorites. • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (View Mode) t t 4 / (Event View) t to select the date or event you want to register. t (Add / Remove Favorites) t (Add All in Date Range) or (Add All in Event) t t touch the Favorites number to which you want to add the image t [OK] 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Table of contents Retouch Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Retouch) t desired mode t Operation Search 2 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Trimming) HOME/MENU Search Records the zoomed playback image.
(Partial Color) Table of contents Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch t t adjust the desired range to retouch with / t t [OK] (Fisheye Lens) Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point. Operation Search Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch t t select level of retouch with / t t [OK] (Cross Filter) Adds starburst effects to light sources.
Table of contents Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and records it as a new file. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Paint) t 4 Touch the / button t select the saved image size t [OK] 1 / Index Button Action Save Saves the image in VGA or 3M format in the internal memory or on a “Memory Stick Duo” media. 2 Pen Paint characters or graphics. 3 Eraser Make corrections. 4 Stamp Apply a stamp to the image.
You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments. 2 t mode t 3 Touch / to trim t (Multi-Purpose Resize) t desired / / to specify the area you want t [OK] Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M size. (Blog/E-mail) Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size.
Table of contents Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Notes • When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to [Folder View]. • You cannot delete images when the view mode is set to [Favorites]. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t Selecting and deleting multiple images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Protect Note • When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to [Folder View]. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Selecting and protecting multiple images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Protect) t (Multiple Images) 3 Select images. In single-image mode 1 Touch / to display the image, then touch the image you want to protect.
1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t / t Event) or (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to protect. (Protect) t (Set All in Date Range), (Set All in This Folder) t t [OK] (Set All in 1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t 3 Touch 4 (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. / (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to unlock.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of a “Memory Stick Duo” media that you want to print out later. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents DPOF Notes Order printing the currently displayed image Operation Search • The (Print order) mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory. • You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t / (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to order print. t t (Set All in Date Range), (Set All in This Folder) t t [OK] (Set All in Event) or 1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t 3 Touch 4 (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. / t Event) or (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to cancel.
Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (Rotate) t 3 t Operation Search 1 Press the Table of contents Rotate / t [OK] • You cannot rotate movies or protected still images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
Table of contents Volume Settings Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Volume Settings) t / Operation Search 3 Adjust the volume by touching t [Exit] slideshow Movie playback: Touch to display the volume control screen, then touch the adjust the volume. Touch [Exit] to turn off the volume control screen. Slideshow: Touch the screen to display the volume control screen, then touch the adjust the volume.
For details on using this function for DSC-T90, see pages 127 to 129. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). Operation Search You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to an SD (Standard Definition) TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. See “TV TYPE” (page 69). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
For details on using this function for DSC-T90, see pages 127 to 129. 1 Turn off both the camera and the HD TV. Notes • When you play back a single image, no icons are displayed on the TV. • Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in the HD format. • When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using an HDMI Cable (sold separately), or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) the image being shot is not displayed on the TV.
Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). Operation Search 2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 t Table of contents Using “BRAVIA” Sync (Compatible with SYNC MENU) (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [On] 2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
On TV color systems PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
For details on the operation of this function for DSC-T900, see pages 121 to 126. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Yellow 1 To audio/video input jacks HOME/MENU Search VIDEO AUDIO Operation Search You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to an SD (Standard Definition) TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
For details on using this function for DSC-T900, see pages 121 to 126. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 1 To audio/video input jacks HOME/MENU Search 2 Connect the camera to the TV using a HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Operation Search You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
On TV color systems PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 139).
Recommended computer environment Others 1 For importing images Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*1 SP3/ Windows Vista*2 SP1 USB jack: Provided as standard Notes Index *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. HOME/MENU Search Microsoft Windows XP* CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Pentium D 2.
You can install the supplied software (PMB, Music Transfer) using the following procedure. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Table of contents Installing the software (supplied) The installation menu screen appears. Operation Search • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe.
You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “PMB”. For details, see “PMB Guide”. With the “PMB”: 1 Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop. To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Index Starting the “PMB Guide” HOME/MENU Search • You can import images shot with the camera to the computer and display them on the computer.
Table of contents Enjoying images on your computer For details on the “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Guide”. Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. HOME/MENU Search 2 DSC-T900: Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the multi-output stand to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and attach the camera to the multi-output stand.
Importing images to a computer The [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically. • If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2 Click the [Import] button to import images. The computer starts importing images. 3 View images on your computer. When importing is complete, the “PMB” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.
Exporting images to view on the camera Operation Search You can also export the images manually. For details, see the “PMB Guide”. 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. 2 Double-click 3 Click Table of contents You can export images in your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, and view them on the camera.
The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista Operation Search AFolder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function. BFolder containing still image data recorded using the camera. CFolder containing movie data recorded using the camera.
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below: • MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer • Music on CDs • Preset-music saved on the camera t (Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t t [Download Music] t The message “Connect to PC” appears.
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. When images is exported to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in the Folder View mode (page 50). OS (pre-installed) Others Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ USB jack: Provided as standard Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) For using “Music Transfer” Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.
Importing and viewing images on a computer 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. 3 Turn on the Macintosh computer, then press the the camera. (Playback) button on 4 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer. DSC-T900 DSC-T90 USB Cable 2To a USB jack 1 To a USB jack of the computer Index Multi-output stand (supplied) HOME/MENU Search • Use a Type1a-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable.
Deleting the USB connection • • • • Table of contents Drag and drop the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below, or the camera is disconnected from the computer.: Disconnecting the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90). Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media. Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the camera. Turning off the camera.
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Table of contents Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” Viewing on Windows 1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click “stepupguide.
You can print still images by the following methods. Table of contents Printing still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 144) You can print images with a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. HOME/MENU Search Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer Operation Search You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Note • You cannot print movies. Operation Search “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Table of contents Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Preparing the camera HOME/MENU Search Prepare the camera for USB connection to the printer.
Printing t (Print) t desired item t Index [Quantity] Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed. HOME/MENU Search 2 Touch the desired setting item to make the print settings. Operation Search Printing the currently displayed image In single-image mode, select [This Image] as the desired item. Selecting and printing multiple images Select [Multiple Images] as the desired item. In single-image mode 1 Touch / to display the image, then touch the image you want to print.
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the 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 in the playback mode MENU so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 148 to 156. Table of contents Troubleshooting If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 157. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. HOME/MENU Search 3 Initialize the settings (page 61). Operation Search 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.
Battery pack and power • Make sure the direction of the battery is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Table of contents Cannot insert the battery pack. Cannot turn on the camera. Operation Search • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead (page 165). Replace it with a new one.
Shooting still images/movies • No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. • [Demo Mode] is set to [On]. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 64). The subject is not visible on the screen. • The camera is set to the playback mode. Press HOME/MENU Search Smile Shutter function does not work. Operation Search • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or a “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (pages 43, 114).
Cannot select the Face Detection function. Table of contents • You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the Metering Mode is set to [Multi]. • You cannot select Face Detection when the (Close focus enabled) mode is activated. The flash does not work. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction. The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus enabled) does not work.
The image is too bright. The image colors are not correct. • Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 99). • Adjust the [White Balance] (page 85). • This is called “smear phenomenon”. This is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. Operation Search White, black, red, purple or other vertical streaks appear, or the whole screen of the image becomes reddish when you are shooting a very bright subject. Table of contents • Adjust the exposure (pages 36, 83).
The date and time are not displayed. to set [Display Setup] to [Normal] The image appears rough right after playback starts. Table of contents • [Display Setup] is set to [Simple] or [Image Only]. Touch (page 17). • This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction. Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black. The buttons and icons no longer appear. Cannot hear music during slideshow. • Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (page 138).
Your computer does not recognize the camera. After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically. • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on. Cannot play back images on your computer. HOME/MENU Search • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 134). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer.
Internal memory • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it. Table of contents Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the computer to the internal memory. Operation Search • The “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient capacity. • This feature is not available.
Cannot print images. • The USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) has been disconnected before the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator was turned off. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. “---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
Others • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Table of contents The lens gets fogged. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. • Set the date and time again (page 76). • The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off.
Table of contents Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Operation Search If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. Table of contents Camera overheating Allow it to cool Internal memory error • Turn the power off and then on again. • Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media correctly. • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 163). • The “Memory Stick Duo” media is damaged.
No still images File found which was not recognized Table of contents • The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. • There are no images that can be filtered by faces. • You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file on a computer and then delete the folder. • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE).
(Vibration warning indicator) 1280×720 (Fine) is not available 1280×720 (Standard) is not available Table of contents • Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. • Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is compatible of recording movies with an image size of [1280×720]. Use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or set the movie image size to [VGA].
Error Formatting Music Operation cannot be executed for movie files Table of contents • Execute [Format Music]. • You have selected a function that is not available for movies. • Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera. Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Index • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera.
On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Table of contents On the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Operation Search • Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). 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. • The batteries that are compatible with this camera are D type batteries. The supplied battery is NP-BD1 (D type). • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger.
D Add / Remove Favorites ..............................................108 Date.................................................................................76, 145 Adjusting EV ................................................................36, 83 Date List .............................................................................102 AF Illuminator ...................................................................71 Date View ....................................................................
Music Tool ..................................................................10, 138 Gourmet ................................................................................21 Music Transfer .........................................................138, 141 Grid Line ..............................................................................72 N H NTSC .....................................................................................68 Happy Faces.................................................
Wide Zoom....................................................................18, 44 Settings ..................................................................................11 Windows computer ........................................................130 Shooting ..........................................................................20, 25 Shooting Settings 1 ..........................................................11 Z Shooting Settings 2 ..........................................................
Notes on the License Index The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camera. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.
