Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB)
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- Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 1
Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T70/T75/T200 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 2
the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 123. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 3
Notes on using your camera The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of DSC-T200 unless noted otherwise. 3 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 4
On using the flash 14 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on the screen 17 Operate the touch panel 22 Changing the screen display 23 Using the internal memory Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon Face Detection: Detecting the face of - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 5
screen 54 (Single Image): Playing back a single image (Image Index): Playing back a list of images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Viewing menu 57 (Retouch): Retouching still images (Paint): Painting on still 1 71 Beep Function Guide Initialize Calibration Housing Main Settings - - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 6
image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo 96 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 97 Using your Macintosh computer 98 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 100 Printing still images How to print still images 101 Printing images directly using a PictBridge - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 7
Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Warning indicators and messages 117 Others Using your camera abroad - Power sources 120 On the "Memory Stick Duo 121 On the battery pack 123 On the battery charger 124 On Cyber-shot Station 125 Index Index...127 7 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 8
the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the HOME screen (page 39), the menus (page 41 . To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 31) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 9
other hand, if the subject moved when you took the picture, it is called "subject blur." Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred. What you can do to reduce the blurring • Use a tripod or place the - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 10
value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (pages 24, 34). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 33 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 11
(standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 49). 11 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 12
better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 13
Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with . Image size 8M (3264×2448) Guidelines For prints up to A3(11×17") 3:2*1 (3264×2176) Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio No. of images Less Printing Fine 5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4(8.5×11") 3M (2048×1536) For prints up - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 14
red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 57) or with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". The "White circular spots" This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air, which when they are close to the lens, can be accentuated by the camera's flash. Camera - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 15
-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) I Lens cover A LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) B Hook for wrist strap/Grip C Speaker D Battery insertion slot E Multi connector Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 16
-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) I Lens cover A Speaker B LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) C Hook for wrist strap/Grip D Battery insertion slot E Multi connector Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 17
pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2, 3. • Touching an icon displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] (page 22). A Display HOME Indication Displays the - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 18
is available in the DSC-T70/T75 only. Metering mode settings (33) ISO number settings (34) Exposure Value settings (34) Screen indicators Screen indicators 4 to 7 show the current setting status. D Display [ ]5 Indication Battery remaining Smile shutter (number of still images) Zoom scaling (28 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 19
Indicators on the screen F Display Indication AF range finder frame (31) Low battery warning (117) Histogram (24) G Display z 125 F3.5 ISO400 +2.0EV Standby REC 0:12 Indication AE/AF lock (27) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed drops - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 20
on/off. Displays the previous/next image. Fast forward/Rewind Changes the screen display. Screen indicators Screen indicators 3 to 5 show the current setting status. C Display Indication Battery remaining Image size (13) Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 21
on the screen D Display folder PictBridge connecting (104) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed. Change ISO400 +2.0EV N 0:00:00 101-0012 2007 1 1 9:30 AM Indication Low battery warning (117) Shutter speed Aperture value ISO number (34) Exposure Value (34) - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 22
Operate the touch panel This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel). Touch panel 1 Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 2 Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger. On the touch panel buttons • When the item you want to set is - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 23
display Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen. • Settings other than [LCD images displayed. [Display Setup] This sets whether or not to display the icons on the screen. Normal DISP Simple Image Only • [Image Only] is suitable for shooting or playback in - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 24
reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. [Display Histogram] This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen - When you are rotating still images. - During playback appear for images recorded using other cameras. B Dark Bright A histogram - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 25
Perform the procedure on pages 90 to 95 without a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera. • You cannot copy image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 26
1 Open the lens cover. 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame or touch the point for focusing. z You can touch the screen cannot use this function when using the digital zoom and Close focus mode. • You - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 27
a still image T200)/approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (DSC-T70/T75). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shortest shooting distance (page 30). • When the camera shot and focus again. Subjects difficult to focus on are: - Distant from the camera - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 28
slide to the W side to return. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5× (DSC-T200)/3× (DSC-T70/T75), the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 76. • The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie. • When the Face Detect function is - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 29
delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the camera when pressing the shutter button. Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Touch the flash mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Flash mode setting icon Flash Auto ( ): Strobes when - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 30
) Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Macro/Close focus mode setting icon Macro Off ( ) Macro On ( ): W side DSC-T200: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther) DSC-T70/T75: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther) T side - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 31
AF) (Flexible Spot AF) (Only for still image) AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator range finder frame to wherever you like on the screen, you can focus on an extremely small subject or moving subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 32
easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 0.5 m (DSC-T70/T75 only) 1.0 m 3.0 m to the T side or point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, the normal AF focus the shot. • If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable range is displayed - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 33
(Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). (Center) subject there (Centerweighted metering). (Spot) (Only for still image) Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering). • This function is - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 34
When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and 80]). EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. • When the shooting 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. • - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 35
Basic Operations Viewing images (Playback) button 1 Press (Playback) button. • If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again. 2 Touch (previous)/ (next) to select an - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 36
images Viewing an enlarged image (playback zoom) Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding select the desired folder from select folder screen. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Image Index] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. • If you touch [DISP] - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 37
(Playback) button 1 Press (Playback) button. 2 Display the image you want to delete, then touch . 3 Touch [OK]. When you delete images from the MENU screen 1 Touch [MENU] while displaying in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch to select the desired deletion method among (This Image - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 38
check box of the image. To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark. Single Image Index Display • Touching displays the index screen. At this screen, touch the thumbnail images to add a check mark to the images you want to delete. • Touching at the index - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 39
want to set. 3 Touch the item in the category you want to set. Item Category • You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connection is made. • The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. • Touch [×] or [BACK] to return to the - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 40
the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Shooting View Images Printing, Guide Calibration COMPONENT TV TYPE Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 (page 75) AF Illuminator AF Mode Shooting Settings 2 (page 78) Auto Orientation Smile Level Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 41
Basic Operations Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu Using the menu items 1 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. Touch [?] to hide this guide (page 22). MENU • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Touch the desired menu item. • If the desired item is hidden, - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 42
shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Selected mode: Auto Scene Adjustment Selection ( : available (page 43) REC Mode EV*1 Focus*1 Metering Mode*1 White Balance Color Mode Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Face Detection SteadyShot Setup *2 - - - - - - - - - - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 43
shooting Using functions for shooting Switching the shooting mode You can switch the shooting mode on the HOME screen. Shooting modes: There are three shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Scene Selection, Program Auto; and there is one recording mode for movies. The default - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 44
shoot landscapes, etc. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker. Beach When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 45
condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene the desired setting) Macro/ Close Focus Flash Face Burst/ Detection Bracket EV White Balance Red Eye Reduction SteadyShot - - - - - - - - / - / - / - - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 46
down. The [ ] is displayed to indicate that the camera is at the capturing smile screen. When a smile is detected, the shutter is released the eyes with the bangs. B Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 47
/Scene Selection/Program Auto) Movie Mode The default settings are marked with . REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records up to 100 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 48
(DSC-T200)/approx. 0.51 seconds (DSC-T70/T75). The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. • When the battery level : Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. This menu - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 49
Using functions for shooting Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 41 White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. (Auto) Adjusts the White Balance - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 50
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 41 (Flash) (Only for still image) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. • For details on the white balance, see page 11. • Under fluorescent - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 51
Shooting menu (Sepia) For details on the operation 1 page 41 Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to monochromatic color. • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies. Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 52
red-eye phenomenon. The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera is brought into focus. Touch the screen, and if a face is detected, operation is the same as [Continuous]. 52 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 53
use the AF illuminator. - You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • In (Soft Snap) mode, even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode. work properly in the following cases. - When camera shake is too strong - When the shutter screen. See page 40. 53 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 54
Using functions for viewing Playing back images from the HOME screen You can select the ways to play back images. 1 Touch [HOME]. 2 Touch (View Images). 3 Touch the desired viewing method. (Single Image): Playing back a single image Displays the image shot last. This is the same as pressing the - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 55
change the settings by touching on the volume control screen. The following items can be set. The Duo" (not supplied) is inserted into the camera. Folder Plays back all the images in the switching images at a predetermined interval. • Only still images are displayed when [Simple], [Nostalgic], - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 56
(Printing, Other) on the HOME screen and the "Music Transfer" software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 97 and 99. • You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music1 - Music4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred). • A maximum - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 57
desired mode. 4 Retouch the images according to the instructions. • Touching in the Retouch screen enables checking of the effects that are currently set (except for [Trimming] and [Red Eye Correction]). • Images cannot be retouched while the camera is connected to a TV. (Soft Focus) Blurs the - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 58
Viewing menu (Fisheye Lens) For details on the operation 1 page 41 Applies a fisheye effect around 2 Select level of retouch with b/B, then touch [t]. 3 Touch [Save]. Records the zoomed playback image. (Red Eye Correction) 1 Touch the image or slide the W/T lever to zoom in on the trimming range. - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 59
the operation 1 page 41 Decides the center point for expressing movement in the still image. (Retro) 1 Touch the center point of the desired image to surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera. 1 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch [t]. 2 Select - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 60
). • Enlarging the image and trimming can reduce the image quality. (Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9 During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. Touch Touching the center of the touch panel changes to the wide zoom exit screen. 60 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 61
touch the image from which you want to start the slide show. (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen. See page 37. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (All In This Folder) Deletes the image that is now selected. Selects and deletes multiple - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 62
to protect. is attached to the selected image. 5 To protect other images, repeat step 3. 6 Touch [t] t [OK]. • Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen. To select all the images in the folder 1 Touch [MENU] in index mode. 2 Display (Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 63
Prints the recorded images. See page 102. (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Touch [MENU or movies. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 64
1 page 41 (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to playback when using the camera with "Memory Stick Duo". 1 Select the desired folder with v/V. 2 Touch [OK]. To cancel selecting the folder selection Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 65
(Paint) You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately. Use the paint pen (supplied) for this operation. Using functions for viewing • You cannot paint or put stamps on movies. • - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 66
desired frame with b/B, then touch [OK]. Touch [BACK] to return to the painting screen. To change the color of the line Touch the color select button, a desired color, then [BACK]. To make corrections Touch , then rub the part you want to erase using the paint pen. Otherwise, touch to revert to the - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 67
Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the HOME screen. 1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen. HOME 2 Touch (Manage Memory) or (Settings). 3 Touch the desired setting item. Touch v/V to display the other setting items. 4 Touch - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 68
details on the operation 1 page 67 Memory Tool - Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially available "Memory Stick Duo" is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 69
for recording images. 1 Touch [Change REC.Folder]. The folder selection screen appears. Customizing the settings 2 Touch [OK]. To cancel changing 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, - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 70
the operation 1 page 67 Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Touch [Format - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 71
Guide When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed. On Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Customizing the settings The display of this guide ]. The settings are reset to the default setting. To cancel the resetting Touch [Cancel] or - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 72
Housing Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera installed in the Marine Pack. On ( ) Changes screen playback forward or backward. - The screen display is always [Normal]. - Some functions are limited. (The icons are not displayed.) • For details, see the operating instructions - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 73
USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 102). When you connect the camera to a computer, the copy wizard starts automatically, and - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 74
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 84 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 75
surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the distance DSC-T200: up to approx. 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (zoom: W)/up to approx. 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (zoom: T) DSC-T70/ there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 76
the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. • When the Face Detect function is activated, the AF mode is disabled. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (DSC-T200: up to 5×/DSC-T70/T75: up to 3×). When - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 77
the operation 1 page 67 Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M VGA 16:9 Maximum zoom scale DSC-T200 DSC-T70/T75 Approx. 6.3× Approx. 3.8× Approx. 8× Approx. 4.8× Approx. 25× Approx. 15× Approx. 8.5× Approx. 5.1× • When the Face Detect function is activated, you - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 78
the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. When the orientation of the image is not correct, you can rotate the image using the procedure on page 63. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 79
Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select (Clock Settings) from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Touch [Clock Settings]. 3 Touch the desired date display format, then touch [t]. The clock settings screen appears. 4 Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V. 5 Touch [OK]. To - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 80
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 67 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 80 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 81
and other indicators do not appear on the TV screen. Viewing images by connecting your camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. VIDEO AUDIO 1 To audio/video input - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 82
Viewing images on a TV 3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Touch / on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 83
VIDEO IN AUDIO 1 To audio/video input jacks Green/Blue/Red White/Red (Playback) button HD Output Adaptor Cable (DSC-T75 only) 2 To the multi connector 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images on a TV 83 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 84
format. 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 cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 85
of screens used shot (requires CD or DVD disc writing drive) - Printing or saving still images with the date - Adding/changing Music for slide show (using "Music Transfer") Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 86
Disk space required for installation-approximately 200 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1024 × 768 dots or more Colors: High Color (16-bit color) or more * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Notes on connecting the camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for all the - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 87
message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. • DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. • Installing software as follows: - Picture Motion Browser - Music Transfer - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 88
(supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for "Picture Motion Browser", "Picture Motion Browser Guide", "Music Transfer" are created on the desktop. • Double-click to start "Picture Motion Browser". • Double-click to start "Picture Motion Browser Guide". • Double-click to start - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 89
) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the "Picture Motion Browser". "Picture Motion Browser" overview With the "Picture Motion Browser" you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 90
may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 3 Press (Playback), then turn on the computer. (Playback) button 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal "Connecting to Mass Storage..." appears on the screen of the camera. Access indicators* When a USB - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 91
the camera to a computer as described "Connecting the camera to your computer". After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of details on the "Picture Motion Browser", refer to "Picture Motion Browser Guide". Viewing images on your computer When importing is complete, the "Picture - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 92
on Windows XP Example: Month display screen To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo". • Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images from the internal - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 93
Copying images to your computer using the "Picture Motion Browser" • Image files are named as follows: - Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG - Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG - Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 94
• The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from "Memory Stick Duo". • The camera is not camera and a computer. Perform the same procedure as described in "Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 90. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 95
to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 2 • When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t "For Windows 2000" on back that image with your camera. For Windows 2000 Double-click [My Computer] t 1 [Removable Disk] after connecting the camera to your computer. Then, - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 96
image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. • When there on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 97
Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer. 5 Start "Music Transfer". 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to add/change Music files. Off]. • You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 71), however, other settings will also be reset. • For details on - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 98
computer. Perform the same procedure as described in "Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 90. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multiuse terminal. Perform the same procedure as described in "Connecting the camera to your computer" on page 90. 3 Copy image files to - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 99
that the camera is disconnected from the computer. • Disconnecting the cable for multi- the camera To install "Music Transfer" • Shut down all other application software before software starts. To add/change Music files See "Adding/Changing Music using "Music Transfer"" on page 97. Technical Support - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 100
Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" is also installed. "Cyber-shot Step up Guide" further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Viewing on Windows Start from the shortcut icon on the desktop. Viewing on Macintosh - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 101
computer using the supplied "Picture Motion Browser" software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it. Printing at a shop (page 105) 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 DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 102
indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 103
and turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the indicator appears. The camera is set to Touch v/V to display and touch (Print). (Print), A Print menu appears on the screen. 3 Touch [This Image] or [Multiple Images]. When you select [This Image] You Printing still images - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 104
Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. indicator To print other images Select [Multiple Images], then perform the process again from stage 3. Stage 5: Completing the printing Make sure the screen has returned to stage 2, and disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera. 104 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 105
containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • still images 105 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 106
. • The print order mark cannot be attached when there are more than 100 files in a folder. Index Display 4 Touch [t]. 5 Touch [OK]. mark appears on the screen. • Touching at the index screen returns to single-image mode. To cancel the selection To cancel, touch [Exit] in step 5. 106 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 107
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 108 to 116. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 117. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 108
correct the display. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead (page 123). Replace it with a new one. The battery cannot be charged while inside the camera. • Use the battery charger to charge the battery. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 109
Troubleshooting This subject is not visible on the screen. • Your camera lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) (DSC-T200), 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T) (DSC use the Digital Zoom. The - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 110
Troubleshooting Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on the image. This phenomenon - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 111
Troubleshooting Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen the subject. • Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 58). Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. These - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 112
Stick PRO Duo". Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 90 and 98). The computer recognizes the "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Your - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 113
Troubleshooting Cannot copy images. • Connect the camera to "Picture Motion Browser Guide" (page 89). • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. You do not manual of the printer. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 114
Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. • There is a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera digital shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 115
still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. • Movies cannot be printed. • Images shot using cameras other than this camera printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • Images - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 116
Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 117
. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. 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 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 118
playback a file that is not compatible with the camera. • You have selected a function that is not available for movies. • You have touched the panel when using the digital zoom or close focus mode. While using these modes, you cannot focus by touching the screen. • You are trying to resize the VGA - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 119
... • You are trying to play back movies. • You are trying to use the [Retouch] function. TV output in progress... • The camera is playing back images in the Slide Show mode. No red-eye detected • You may not be able to correct the redeye phenomenon depending on the image. Troubleshooting 119 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 120
abroad - Power sources You can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), 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/ - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 121
technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. *2 High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported. *3 This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer as - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 122
) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" (not supplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" with this camera, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Micro" into an "M2" Adaptor as large as of Duo size - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 123
and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack • The NP-BD1 (supplied) can be used only in D type compatible Cyber-shot models. It cannot be used in Cyber-shot models compatible with the T type and other battery types. • If the NP-FD1 battery pack (not supplied) is used - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 124
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. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. • If - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 125
faster charging than the supplied battery charger and easy connection to a TV or computer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Cyber-shot Station. Placing the camera on the Cyber-shot Station Before mounting the camera to the Cyber-shot Station, the adaptor plate - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 126
-HD1 is used with this camera, the following operations are available. • For details on buttons not described here, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Cyber-shot Station. 1 2 4 5 3 1 HOME button: This button is invalid. 2 MENU button: Displays the setting screen of the Slide show - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 127
Orientation 78 Auto Review 78 B B & W 51 Battery charger 124 Battery pack 123 Beach mode 44 Beep 71 Blur 9 Burst 47 C Cable for multi- Macintosh 98 Recommended environment 86, 98 Software 87 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 96 Windows 85 Connecting Computer 90 - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 128
digital Red Eye Reduction 52 Retouch 57 Retro 59 Rotate 63 S Scene Selection 44 Screen Changing the display..... 23 Indicator 17 LCD backlight 23 SD 73 Select Folder 64 Self-diagnosis display ........ 117 Self-timer 28 Sepia 51 Settings 40, 71 Setup 53 Shooting 40, 43 Movies 27 Still - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 129
44 Software 87, 89, 97 Spot AF 31 Spot metering 33 Spot metering cross hairs......33 SteadyShot 53 T Touch panel 22 Trimming 58 Troubleshooting 107 TV 81 TV TYPE 74 Twilight mode 44 Twilight Portrait mode..........44 U Underexposure 10 USB Connect 73 Using your camera - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 130
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. - Sony DSCT70B.CEE8 | Cyber-shot® Handbook (Large File - 10.47 MB) - Page 131
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using functions for
shooting
Using functions for
viewing
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index