Sony DSC-T7 Operating Instructions
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vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
Model DSC-T7 is to be used with the Interface Adaptor. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
use the "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FE1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in "Read This First") • The battery pack can be - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 5 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
parts 14 Indicators on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Number of still images and recording time of movies 22 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode switch 24 Using the menu Using menu items 26 Menu items 27 Shooting menu 29 (Camera - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Memory Stick Tool 49 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Setup 1 51 1 LCD Backlight - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Printing at a shop 73 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning indicators and messages 87 Others On the "Memory Stick 90 On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 On the battery charger 93 Precautions 94 Specifications 96 Index - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps 60min Press fully down To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 30) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See "Hints for preventing blur" (below). Hints for preventing blur Hold the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
can adjust it manually using the functions below. [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 29 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 32 [Bracket Setup]: Records three images with the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 32). Reddish 12 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
Enjoying the camera 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
and 6 in "Read This First") F (Display on/off) button (21) G Speaker H Power button (t step 2 in "Read This First") I Battery eject lever J Hook for neck strap (t "Read This First") K Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") L Multi connector M "Memory Stick Duo" cover (bottom) (t step - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
the camera N "Memory Stick Duo" slot (bottom) (t step 3 in "Read This First") O Access lamp (bottom) (t step 4 in "Read This First") P Screw groove (bottom) Interface Adaptor Use the Interface Adaptor for a variety of connections. Attaching the Interface Adaptor Push the Interface Adaptor firmly - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Make sure to match the locking screw with the screw groove on the camera, and then turn the locking screw to secure the stand to the camera. 34 C Locking screw D Tripod screw hole Attach the tripod here. • See the operating instructions supplied with the tripod for the method of attaching the tripod - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
camera See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images 60min 1 3 4 5 2 When shooting movies 60min STD 640 101 1 STBY 00:00:00 [00:28:25] 3 C:32:00 + 4 2 +2.0EV 5 A Display 60min z M BRK Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
400 C:32:00 Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (33) Recording folder (49) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) Recording images. However, for better image stability, we recommend using a tripod. It is also helpful to use the flash for better lighting. Low battery - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
number (37) Playback bar (t step 6 in "Read This First") C Display 101 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (49) Playback folder (37) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Self-diagnosis - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
value (29) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (32) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (21, 29) • appears when histogram display is disabled. Recording date/time - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display on/ off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF Indicators off Histogram display (page 29) S AF Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
:47 5:47:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. Note that - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
Set the mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch Control button : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset Exposure bracket White - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
available items are displayed on the screen. ( : available) Mode switch position: Auto Program Scene Menu for shooting (page 29) (Camera) (EV) - 9 (Focus) - (Metering Mode) - WB (White Bal) - ISO - (P.Quality) - Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) - M (Interval) - (Flash Level - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
For details on the operation t page 26 Menu for viewing (page 37) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 25). **Available only - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
on the operation t page 26 The default settings are marked with . (Camera) Select the still image camera mode. t step 5 in "Read This First" (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward - Toward + M +2.0EV 0EV m -2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. The exposure is determined automatically by the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 0.5m Spot AF shoot in the desired image composition. Take care to hold the camera steady so that the ] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • The distance selection is limited - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the , or Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) () Measures only a part regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. WB (Flash) n (Incandescent) Adjusts - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
(STD) Records with high quality (low compression). Records with standard quality (high compression). • For details on the image quality t page 13 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( M ) Exp Brktg (BRK - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick Duo" is full, the [Burst] stops. • You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 25). The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size Fine (Units: images) Standard 5M 9 15 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
. • To change flash mode t step 5 in "Read This First" • (Flash Level) is not displayed in some Scene modes. PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B&W( ) Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Sepia ( ) Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
color. (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal -( ) Toward -: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal -( ) Toward -:Softens the image. (Setup) See page 44. 36 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
OK] with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 49). You can change the folder or create a images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 50) • When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick Duo" and the first or last image in - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
[All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in index mode," and press z. Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick Duo" erases all the data stored on it, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to protect - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
] t step 4 in "Read This First" • You cannot change the size of movies or [Multi Burst] images. • When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2. • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Divide) Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the "Memory Stick Duo" capacity - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
For details on the operation t page 26 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0003 1 2 3 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A 2 B 3 101_0002 Divide - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
to cut (shorter than about two seconds) - Protected movies (page 38) (Setup) See page 44. Trimming Records as enlarged image (t step 6 in "Read This First") as a new file. Trimming See the following procedure. Return Cancels trimming. 1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode switch z button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press v/V/b/B on the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator flashes, and Read This First") Off Does not superimpose the date and time. • You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
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 are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
Camera 2 2 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Flash mode), (Macro). On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators. (Self-timer), or 48 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
complete. Create REC. Folder Creates a folder in a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels folder creation. cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
For details on the operation t page 44 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. Bright Brightens. Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 44 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in "Set the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Cancels setting the clock. Using the Setup screen 53 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
to your computer (page 56) Preparation Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 64) Viewing images saved on your computer Installing "PicturePackage" (page - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
colors) or more Recommended environment for using "PicturePackage"/"ImageMixer VCD2" Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later, DirectX 9.0b or later Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.) Hard - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images. For a computer without a "Memory Stick" slot Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 56 to 61 to copy images. Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver • A driver is software that - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
the computer 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). 3 Set the mode switch to , then turn on the camera and the computer - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
multi connector 2 To the (USB) jack Interface Adaptor 1 To a USB connector USB cable "USB Mode Normal" appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch on MENU When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
on the desktop. 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. 1 1 2 The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the "Memory Stick Duo" of the camera appear. 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 61) and reconnect it. Then follow the procedure explained in "Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer" on page 58. 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick Duo", or turn off the camera - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
58) are white. 2 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick Duo", or turn off the camera. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the "Memory Stick Duo". Example: viewing folders on Windows XP • You cannot record - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
When there is no folder, first create a folder with your camera (page 49) and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the "Memory Stick Duo" folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
driver (page 56), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the "PicturePackage" software The "License Agreement" screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the ] and then click [Next]. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "PicturePackage"/"ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the "Memory Stick Duo"/ turn off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the "Memory Stick Duo" to the "Trash" icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick Duo", or turn off the camera. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
printer. Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied "PicturePackage" software and print the images. Printing at a shop (page 73) You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print order - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable. Index lever • "PictBridge - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
page 15). 3 To the multi connector 2 To the jack (USB) Interface Adaptor 1 To the USB jack USB cable Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the indicator appears Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select This image Cancel The camera is set to playback mode, then an - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in "Read This First"). This function may not be provided depending on the printer. [Quantity] When [Index] is set to - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of "Stage 3: Printing" (page - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Printing at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your 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 so that you do not need to reselect them - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
) to connect the camera to the TV. Connect the Interface Adaptor (page 15). 3 To the multi connector 2 To A/V OUT (MONO) jack Interface Adaptor 3 Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. 60min Mode switch BACK/NEXT VOLUME Control button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera or accessory, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 78 to 86. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 87. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
dead (page 92). Replace it with new one. Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • The battery pack is dead (page 92). Replace it with new one. The - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (page 22). If it is full, do one of the following: - Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First") - Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
is set to . • Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in "Read This First") when (Magnifying glass mode), (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode) or (Highspeed shutter mode) is selected in the Scene mode. Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash. • Dust in the air reflected the flash - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
images in succession. • The "Memory Stick Duo" is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First"). • The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack. Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page 82) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
Administrators) (page 56). Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 15). • Use the supplied USB - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
click the [Device Manager] tab. The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 56). You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 58). • Follow - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as "101MSDCF" (page 62). • Operate correctly (page 63). "Memory Stick Duo" Cannot insert a "Memory Stick Duo". • Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in "Read This First"). - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images date-inserted part of the image. • Images that do not - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
1 in "Read This First"). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera. Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • See page 17. The lens gets - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble with your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the "Memory Stick - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images on this "Memory Stick Duo". No file in this folder • No images have been recorded in this folder. • You did not operate correctly when copying images from your computer (page 63). Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Connect to PictBridge device • You tried to print images before the printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
functions cannot be performed with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
Duo Adaptor into a "Memory Stick" compliant device without a "Memory Stick Duo" attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit. Notes on using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with a capacity up to 1GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. 91 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently. • We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial shots - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
On the battery charger x On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. 94 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging method Insert charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
Mass Approx. 136 g (4.8 oz) (including NP-FE1 battery pack and neck strap) Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible Interface Adaptor [Input and Output connectors] A/V OUT (MONO) jack - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
BC-CS3 battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 W Output voltage DC 4.2 V, 29/32×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 70 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FE1 Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 1.6 Wh (450 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
50 Charging battery pack t step 1 in "Read This First" Cleaning 94 Clock Set 53 Cloudy 32 Color 12 Compression ratio 13 Computer 54 Copying images ...... 56, 66 Macintosh 66 Recommended environment 55, 66 Software 64 Viewing image stored on a computer with your camera 63 Windows 54 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
33 Image size 13 t step 4 in "Read This First" ImageMixer VCD2 .........64, 67 Incandescent 32 Index mode 69 Index screen t step 6 in "Read This First" Indicator see "Screen" "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 Initialize 51 Install 56, 64, 67 Interface Adaptor 15 Internal rechargeable battery 95 - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 36, 43, 44 Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 Memory Stick Tool .......49 Setup 1 51 Setup 2 52 Setup 1 51 Setup 2 52 100 Sharpness 36 Shooting Movie t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image t step 5 in "Read This First" Shooting menu 29 Shooting movies - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", Duo", and Corporation. , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO , "MagicGate", are trademarks of Sony • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony names used in this manual are, in general, - Sony DSC-T7 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
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User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) 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-T7
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-T7
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
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