Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 User manual

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Prepare the battery pack
• Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the
battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and
remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
• The time required to fully charge the supplied battery pack from when it is completely discharged at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F) is approximately 220 min., and the practical charging time is approximately
160 min. Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
1
1
Battery charger
2Connect the power
cord (mains lead).
3To wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord (mains lead)
1Insert the battery pack.
Push the back part of the battery pack gently until it clicks into place.
CHARGE lamp
Light on: Charging
Light off: Completed (Practical charge)
If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully
charged), the charge will last slightly longer.
4Insert the charged battery pack.
Open the battery/
“Memory Stick Duo”
cover.
Insert the battery pack while
pressing the battery eject lever
with the tip of the battery.
Close the battery/
“Memory Stick Duo”
cover.
Battery eject lever
Using the AC Adaptor
You can connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied). t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 15). Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the AC Adaptor.
To check the remaining battery time
Open the lens cover or press POWER button to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover and slide the battery eject lever in the direction of
the arrow. Grasp the edges of the battery pack to pull the battery pack out. To avoid dropping the
battery pack, do not hold the camera with the battery slot facing down when the battery eject
lever is out.
To use your camera abroad — Power sources
You can use your camera, the supplied battery charger, and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied) 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.
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining
time appears.
• The displayed time remaining may not be correct under
certain circumstances.
60min
Remaining indicator
Remaining time
Battery eject lever
Turn the camera on/set the clock
2
2
1Select . 2Open the lens cover or
press the POWER button.
Lighting
3Set the clock with the control
button.
1Select the date display format with v/V, then press
z.
2Select each item with b/Band set the numeric value
with v/V, then press z.
3Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.
2005 /:
/
1 1 12 00
AM
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
2005 /:
/
1 1 12 00
AM
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
2005 /:
/
1 1 10 30
AM
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
To change the date and time
Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3above.
t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (pages 47 and 57)
On the clock display
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
When turning on the power
• Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.
• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.
When opening the lens cover
To turn off the power
Close the lens cover or press the POWER button again.
• 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).
Changing the language setting
You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the
language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select (Setup) with the control
button, then, select [ Language] in (Setup1), and select the desired language. t“User’s
Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 55)
• When opening the lens cover, be careful not to touch the lens.
60min
A
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not
supplied)
Select the image size for use
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (58 MB). t“User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 22)
3
3
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
all the way in until it clicks.
Terminal side
4
4
button
1Select a mode.
Select .
Select .
Still image:
Movie:
2Press (Image Size).
3Select the size with v/V.
• The screen above is for still images.
• For movies, select [640(Fine)] (“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” only), [640(Standard)] or [160].
• The recordable number of still images or the
recordable time of movies is indicated at the right
side of [Image Size].
4Press (Image Size) to
complete the setting.
VGA(E-Mail)
1M
3M
3:2
16:9(HDTV)
50 pic
Image Size
On still image sizes
For details on the image size t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 12)
The default settings are marked with .
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
** Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 91)
***By using a “Memory Stick” slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.
On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies
Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies vary depending on the image
size selected.
For details on recordable number or time t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 21)
• The number of recordable images and time can differ according to shooting conditions.
To remove a “Memory Stick Duo”
Image size Guidelines No. of images Printing
6M (2816×2112) For printing in A4 size or high density
images in A5 size
Less
More
Fine
Rough
3:2* (2816×1872)
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size
VGA(E-Mail)
(640×480)
For recording a larger number of images
For attaching images to e-mail or creating
web pages
16:9(HDTV)**
(1920×1080)
For viewing images on a wide TV or a
TV compatible with High-vision***
Still images Movies
Maximum number of recordable images Maximum recordable time
Access lamp Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover, then push the
“Memory Stick Duo” in once.
When the access lamp is lit
Never remove the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” or turn off
the power. The data may be corrupted.
Digital Still Camera
Read This First
DSC-T9
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separate volume)
thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.
http://www.sony.net/
Checking the accessories supplied A “Memory Stick Duo” is not
supplied.
The camera has its own internal
memory (58 MB), however,
purchase of a “Memory Stick
Duo” is recommended for
shooting more images.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you
can use a “Memory Stick
Duo” with your camera.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot
use a “Memory Stick” with
your camera.
Other memory cards cannot
be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick
Duo” t“User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 97)
• Battery charger BC-CS3 (1) • USB, A/V, DC IN cable for
multi-use terminal (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Wrist strap (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FT1 (1)/Battery case (1)
• CD-ROM (Cyber-shot
application software) (1)
• Operating instructions: “Read
This First” (this manual) (1)
• Operating instructions:
“User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (1)
Notes
• Charge the supplied NP-FT1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time.
• 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.
• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not
to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to apply
force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped, etc.
.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
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Using the zoom
• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting”
(page 48)
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
2Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image:
Press and hold the
shutter button halfway
down to focus.
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing indicator
tIndicator lit/beeps
Press the shutter button
fully down.
The shutter sounds.
Movie:
Press the shutter button
fully down.
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
60min
AF range finder frame
60min
REC
Zoom button
60min60min
Zoom button
Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
5
5
Checking the last still image you shot (Quick Review)
Press b( ) on the control button.
To cancel, press bagain.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts.
• To delete the image, press (Delete) and select [Delete] with von the control button, then press z.
Selecting a flash mode for still images
Before step 2, press v( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
• Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [Auto])
W side: Approx. 0.1 to 2.8 m (3 15/16 inches to 9 feet 2 1/4 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.25 to 2.3 m (9 27/32 inches to 7 feet 6 9/16 inches)
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
Shooting close-up (Macro)
Before step 2, press B( ) on the control button.
To cancel, press Bagain.
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
• To shoot at even closer distances than close-ups (Macro) recording, use (Magnifying glass mode) in the
Scene mode.
Shortest shooting distance from the lens surface
Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 8 cm (3 1/4 inches)
Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 25 cm (9 7/8 inches)
No indicator Strobes if it is dark (default setting)
Forced flash
Slow synchro (Forced flash)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is
out of flash light.
No flash
SL
Using the self-timer
Before step 2, press V( ) on the control button.
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds later).
To cancel, press Vagain.
• Using a tripod (not supplied) is recommended.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• If the subject is closer than approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches), use the Macro mode (left column).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
To brighten up the display
When your image appears to be unclear under bright light such as outside light, you can brighten
the LCD backlight up.
Whenever you switch (Screen display switch) button (shown above), the LCD display is
switched on and off as shown below.
For more detail t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 20)
Anti-blur function
The anti-blur function is equipped with the camera.
To cancel the anti-blur function, set the mode switch to other than [Auto] in (Camera) on the
menu (right column), then press (STEADY SHOT) button (shown above) to display the
indicator. To turn on the anti-blur function, press the (STEADY SHOT) button again.
•When the mode switch is set to [Auto] in (Camera) on the menu, you cannot cancel the
anti-blur function.
•You can change the anti-blur mode. t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 51)
To identify items on the screen
t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 16)
Self-timer lamp
–Distant from the camera and dark
–The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
–Seen through glass
–Moving fast
–Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
–Flashing
–Backlit
LCD backlight up tHistogram on tIndicators off tIndicators on
Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
To cancel the Scene Selection
Select [Auto] or [Program] with v/V.
1Select . 2Press MENU.
3Select (Camera) with b, then
select a mode with v/V.
• For details on modes, see below.
• The setting is maintained even when the power is turned
off.
4Press MENU to turn off the menu.
5Shoot with the shutter button.
Mode
Program
Auto
Camera
Program
Auto
Camera
WB ISO
MENU button
Control button
Scene Selection modes
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
*The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
To use the functions set by the control button with Scene Selection
Before shooting in step 5, select the settings with the control button. Some functions are not
available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions
that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds. t“User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 26)
Magnifying glass
The subject appears on the LCD
screen magnified by up to 3.5×.
• The focal distance to a subject is approx. 1 cm to
20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches).
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and
cannot be used.
• When you press the zoom button, the image is
enlarged using the digital zoom.
Twilight*
Shoots night scenes at a distance
without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Twilight portrait*
Shoots portraits in dark places.
Candle*
Shoot candlelit scenes, without
spoiling the atmosphere.
Distance to the subject Magnification scale
1 cm (13/32 inch) 3.5×
2 cm (13/16 inch) 2.2×
5 cm (2 inches) 1.1×
10 cm (4 inches) 0.5×
20 cm (7 7/8 inches) 0.3×
1.1
Soft snap
Shoots portraits of people,
flowers, etc., with a gentle
atmosphere.
Landscape
Shoots landscapes, etc., by
focusing on a distant subject.
High-speed shutter
Shoots moving subjects outdoors
or in other bright places.
Beach
Shoots seasides or lakesides, with
the blue of the water clearly
recorded.
Snow
Shoots whitish scenes brightly.
Fireworks*
Fireworks are recorded in all their
splendor.
View/delete images
To delete images
1Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete).
2Select [Delete] with v, then press z.
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press z.
6
6
1Select . 2Select an image with b/B.
Still image: the image size is displayed
Movie: is displayed
To play back a movie, press z.
• Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size
smaller.
Movie:
BACK/NEXT
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VOLUME
VGA
3/9
60min
00:00:03
10:30 PM 2005 1 1101_0010
10/10
STD
640
STOP REV/CUE VOLUME
60min
Playback bar
Rewind/Fast forward: b/B
(Return to normal playback: z)
Volume: v/V
Stop playback: z
B
Control button
button
/button
button
button
Delete
Exit
BACK/NEXT
60min
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press .
Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: z
To store enlarged images: [Trimming] t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 46)
To play back a series of images (Slide Show)
While playing back still images, press (Slide Show). To cancel, press again.
•You can change your settings such as changing Music files. For details on a variety of
operations and settings for the slide show. t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 27)
Viewing an index screen
Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B.
To return to the single-image screen, press z. To display the next (previous) index screen, press
b/B.
To delete images in index mode
1While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/Von the
control button, then press z.
2Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press zto display the (Delete)
indicator on the selected image.
3Press (Delete).
4Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/Vin step 1 instead of [Select], then
press z.
Green selection frame
To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z
to delete the indicator from the image.
BACK/NEXT
10:30 PM 2005 1 1101-0003
VOLUME
VGA
3/9
•SINGLE DISPLAY •SINGLE DISPLAY
BACK/NEXT
10:30 PM 2005 1 1101-0003
VOLUME
VGA
60min
If you press again, the sixteen-image
index screen appears.
TO NEXTSELECT
1Select a mode.
Select .
Select .
Still image (auto adjustment
mode):
Movie:
Using the control button
Holding the camera
Position the subject in the center of the focus
frame.
VGA
96
SAF
96
VGA
SAF
10:30 PM 2005 1 1101-0029
Review
8/8
VGA
RETURN
VGA
96
SAF
60min
60min 60min
60min
Using the flash for
still images
Shooting close-up
(Macro)
Checking the last
image you shot
(Quick Review)
Using the
self-timer
Control button
(STEADY SHOT)
button
(Screen display
switch) button