Sony DSC-T90 User Manual

4-130-942-61(1)

Digital Still Camera
Cámara fotografía digital

DSC-T90

© 2009 Sony Corporation

Instruction Manual

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Manual de instrucciones

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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-T90

Serial No. ___________________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.

Use

[ Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.

[ Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.

[ Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.

[ Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.

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[ Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

[ Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

[ Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Installation

[ Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.

[ Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.

[ Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.

[ Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.

– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials.

– Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.

– Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.

– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or

heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.

[ Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

– When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are specified in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

[ Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

[ Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.

[ Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.

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Read this first

CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. and

Canada

[ Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack
can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.
Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack
to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.

[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.

You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery charger

This power unit is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Replace the battery with the specified type only.
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.

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For Customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.

This product has received UL Listing.

If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:

Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-T90
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

[ 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
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108­0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.

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This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters
(9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.

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[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)

In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an or mark) must be
used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after 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.

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2

Read this first ............................................................................................ 4

Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 9

Getting started ...................................................................11

Checking the accessories supplied........................................................ 11

Identifying parts....................................................................................... 12

Charging the battery pack ...................................................................... 13

Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media

(sold separately)...................................................................................... 15

Setting the clock...................................................................................... 17

Shooting/viewing images ...................................... 18

Shooting images...................................................................................... 18

Viewing images ....................................................................................... 19

Using shooting functions ........................................................ 20

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting)..................................... 20

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) ................. 21

Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)... 22

Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus) ................................................ 24

Using the self-timer ................................................................................. 24

Selecting a flash mode............................................................................ 25

Changing the screen display .................................................................. 26

Focusing on a specific point of the frame ............................................... 27

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) ............................ 27

Selecting the image size to match the usage ......................................... 28

Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection).... 30

Shooting movies...................................................................................... 31

Using viewing functions ...........................................................33

Viewing an enlarged image (Playback Zoom) ........................................ 33

Displaying images full-screen (Wide Zoom) ........................................... 33

Rotating a vertical orientation image (Temporarily rotated display) ....... 34

Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) ........................................... 34

Searching for an image (Image Index) ................................................... 35

Selecting the display format (View Mode)............................................... 35

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Deleting images ............................................................................. 37

Deleting the currently displayed image................................................... 37

Deleting multiple images .........................................................................37

Deleting all images (Format).................................................................... 38

Connecting to other devices ................................................. 39

Viewing images on a TV .......................................................................... 39

Printing still images.................................................................................. 39

Using the camera with a computer.......................................................... 41

Changing camera settings ...................................................... 45

Changing the operation sounds ..............................................................45

Using the HOME screen ..........................................................................45

Using the MENU items............................................................................. 48

Using functions in Program Auto mode................................................... 50

Others .................................................................................................. 51

List of icons displayed on the screen ......................................................51

Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) .................. 53

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................54

Precautions ..............................................................................................57

Specifications .......................................................................................... 58

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Notes on using the camera

Internal memory and “Memory
Stick Duo” media back up

Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery
pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise,
the internal memory data or “Memory Stick
Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make
a backup copy to protect your data.

On management files

When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media
without a management file into the camera and
turn on the power, part of the “Memory Stick
Duo” media capacity is used to automatically
create a management file. It may take some
time until you can perform the next operation.

Notes on recording/playback

• Before you start recording, make a trial

recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.

• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-

proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 57) before operating the camera.

• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water

enters inside the camera, a malfunction may
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be
repaired.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other

bright light. It may cause the malfunction of
the camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not
properly record or play back images.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it

before using the camera (page 57).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may

cause a malfunction and you may not be able
to record images. Furthermore, the recording
media may become unusable or image data
may be damaged.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat

of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient
light emission.

Notes on the LCD screen

• The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/
or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process,
and do not affect the recording.

• If water droplets or other liquids splash on

the LCD screen and make it wet,
immediately wipe off the screen with a soft
cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen
surface can harm the quality and cause a
malfunction.

Please use Sony genuine
accessories

If you use accessories manufactured by
companies other than Sony, this could cause a
camera trouble.

• Using other manufacturers’ camera cases

with magnets could cause a power supply
trouble.

On camera's temperature

Your camera and battery may get warm due to
continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.

On the overheat protection

Depending on the camera and battery
temperature, you may be unable to record
movies or the power may turn off
automatically to protect the camera.

A message will be displayed on the LCD
screen before the power turns off or you can
no longer record movies.

On image data compatibility

• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).

• Sony does not guarantee that the camera will

play back images recorded or edited with
other equipment, or that other equipment will
play back images recorded with the camera.

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Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws.

No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to record
or loss or damage of recorded content due to a
malfunction of the camera or recording media,
etc.

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Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

• Battery charger BC-CSD (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/

Battery case (1)

• Paint pen (1)

• USB, A/V Cable for multi-use terminal (1)

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Using the wrist strap

The camera is supplied with a wrist strap.
Attach the strap and place your hand through
the loop to prevent the camera from damage
by being dropped.

Hook

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Using the paint pen

The paint pen is used when operating the
touch panel. It attaches to the wrist strap.

Note

• Do not carry the camera by holding the

paint pen. The camera may fall off.

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On the Cyber-shot Station
Cradle

This camera is not compatible with Cyber­shot Station Cradle.

Getting started

• Wrist strap (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

– Cyber-shot application software
– “Cyber-shot Handbook”
– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

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Identifying parts

Getting started

Bottom

AZoom (W/T) lever
BShutter button
CMicrophone
DON/OFF (Power) button
EFlash
FSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/

AF illuminator

GLens
HLens cover
ILCD screen/Touch panel
J (Playback) button
KHook for wrist strap/Grip
LSpeaker
MBattery/“Memory Stick Duo” media

cover

NTripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm

(7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot
firmly secure the camera, and damage to the
camera may occur.

OBattery eject lever
PAccess lamp
Q“Memory Stick Duo” media slot
RBattery insertion slot
SMulti connector

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Charging the battery pack

Insert the battery pack into

1

the battery charger.

• You can charge the battery even when

it is partially charged.

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Battery pack

Connect the battery

2

charger to the wall

For customers in the USA and Canada

Plug

outlet (wall socket).

If you continue charging the
battery pack for about one more
hour after the CHARGE lamp
turns off, the charge will last
slightly longer (full charge).

CHARGE lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished (normal

charge)

CHARGE lamp

For customers in countries/regions other
than the USA and Canada

Power cord
(mains lead)

CHARGE lamp

When charging is finished, disconnect the battery

3

charger.

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Charging time

Full charge time Normal charge time

Approx. 220 min. Approx. 160 min.

Notes

• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of

25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

• 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

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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.

• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries and the battery charger.

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Battery life and number of images you can record/view

Battery life (min.) No. of Images

Shooting still images Approx. 110 Approx. 220

Viewing still images Approx. 240 Approx. 4800

The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)

Note

• The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.

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zUsing the camera abroad

You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold
separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.

Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter). This may cause a malfunction.

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Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)

Open the cover.

1

Insert the “Memory Stick

2

Duo” media (sold separately).

With the terminal side facing the lens, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it
clicks into place.

Insert the battery pack.

3

Check the direction of the battery, and
insert it until the battery eject lever is
locked.

Battery eject lever

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Close the cover.

4

• Closing the cover with the battery inserted

incorrectly may damage the camera.

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“Memory Stick” media that
you can use

“Memory Stick Duo” media

You can also use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media with the camera.

For details on the number of images/time that

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can be recorded, see pages 29, 32. Other types
of “Memory Stick” media or memory card are
not compatible with the camera.

“Memory Stick” media

You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with
the camera.

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To remove the

“Memory

Stick Duo” media

Access lamp

Make sure that the access
lamp is not lit, then push the
“Memory Stick Duo” media in
once.

Note

• Never remove the “Memory Stick Duo”

media/battery pack when the access lamp is
lit. This may cause damage to data in the
“Memory Stick Duo” media/internal
memory.

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When there is no “Memory
Stick Duo” media inserted

Images are stored in the camera’s internal
memory (approximately 11 MB).
To copy images from the internal
memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”
media, insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
media in the camera, touch and
select [Copy] in [Memory Tool] of
(Manage Memory).

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To remove the battery pack

Battery eject
lever

Slide the battery eject lever.
Be sure not to drop the
battery pack.

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Checking the remaining
battery charge

A remaining charge indicator appears on
the upper left of the LCD screen.

High

Notes

• It takes about one minute until the correct

remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be

correct under certain circumstances.

• If the NP-FD1 battery pack (sold separately)

is used, the minute display is also shown
after the remaining charge indicator.

• Battery capacity decreases over time and

through repeated use. When the operating
time per charge decreases markedly, the
battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a
new battery pack.

• If the camera is running on and you do not

operate the camera for about three minutes,
the camera turns off automatically (Auto
power-off function).

Low

Setting the clock

Lower the lens cover.

1

The camera is turned on.

• You can also turn on the camera by

pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button.

• It may take time for the power to turn

on and allow operation.

Touch the desired date

2

display format, then
touch .

Touch each item, then

3

touch v/V to set its
numeric value.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM,

and noon as 12:00 PM.

ON/OFF (Power) button

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Lens cover

Touch [OK].

4

Note

• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the

CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.

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Setting the date and time again

Touch t (Settings) t [Clock Settings] (page 47).

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Shooting/viewing images

Shooting images

Lower the lens cover.

1

The camera is turned on.

Shooting/viewing images

Hold the camera

2

steady as
illustrated.

• Slide the zoom (W/T) lever

to the T side to zoom.
Slide to the W side to
return.

Press the shutter

3

button halfway down
to focus.

is displayed to indicate that
SteadyShot is working. When
the image is in focus, a beep
sounds and the z indicator
lights. The shortest shooting
distance is approximately 8 cm
(3 1/4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4
inches) (T) (from the lens).

Zoom (W/T) lever

Shutter button

Lens cover

SteadyShot

mark

AE/AF lock

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Press the shutter

4

button fully down.

The image is shot.

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Viewing images

Press the (Playback)

1

button.

The last image shot is displayed.

• When images on the “Memory Stick Duo”

media recorded with other cameras cannot
be played back on this camera, view the
images in [Folder View] (page 35).

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Selecting next/previous
image

Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the
screen.

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Deleting an image

Touch (Delete), then touch [OK].

Shooting/viewing images

(Playback) button

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Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

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Turning off the camera

Close the lens cover.

• You can also turn off the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button.

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Using shooting functions

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting)

This mode reduces the minimum number of settings and enlarges the text size for better
visibility.

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Touch (REC Mode) t (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t .

Touch (REC Mode) t

1

Action How to change

Self-Timer (Self-Timer) t Select (Self-Timer Off) or (Self-Timer 10sec)

Image Size t Select [Large] or [Small] in [Image Size]

Flash t Select [Auto] or [Off] in [Flash]

(Easy Shooting) t .

Returning to normal display

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Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter)

Touch (Smile).

1

Wait detecting a smile.

2

When the smile level exceeds the b
point on the indicator, the camera
shoots images automatically. When
you touch (Smile) again, Smile
Shutter ends.

• If you press the shutter button

during Smile Shutter, the camera
shoots the image then returns to
Smile Shutter mode.

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

Face Detection frame

Using shooting functions

zHints for better capturing of smiles

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.
2 Try to orient the face in front of the

3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth.

camera and be as level as possible.
The detection rate is higher when the
eyes are narrowed.

The smile is easier to detect when the
teeth are showing.

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Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)

Touch (REC Mode) t

1

(Intelligent Auto

Adjustment) t or .

Point the camera at the

2

subject.

When the camera recognizes the
scene, (Twilight), (Twilight
Portrait), (Twilight using a
tripod), (Backlight),

(Backlight Portrait),
(Landscape), (Macro) or
(Portrait) appears.

When the camera does not recognize
the scene, appears on the screen of the camera.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and then

3

press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.

Scene Recognition icon

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zSelecting the image you prefer after taking two shots with

different settings

Touch t (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced).
When the camera recognizes the scene (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait),
(Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait) that poses
difficulty of getting a clear shot, the camera automatically takes one more shot
using a different effect by changing the settings as follows.

First Image Second Image

Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced

Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face
which the flash strobes on as guide

Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed without

Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the

Shoots with the face which the flash
strobes on as guide

When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images
consecutively when it recognizes (Portrait). The camera will select, display, and
record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.

Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as
guide and shake reduced

increasing sensitivity

background adjusted (DROplus)

Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the face
and the background adjusted (DROplus)

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Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus)

You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.

Touch (Macro) t

1

desired mode t .

(Auto): The camera adjusts the

focus automatically from distant
subjects to close-up.

Normally, put the camera in this
mode.

(Macro On): The camera adjusts

the focus with priority on close-up subjects.
Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.

(Close focus enabled): Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than

Macro recording.
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)

Notes

• You cannot select (Macro On) when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.

• Macro mode is fixed to (Auto) when the camera is in Movie Mode or Smile Shutter.

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Touch (Self-Timer) t

1

desired mode t .

(Self-Timer Off): Not using the

self-timer.

(Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting

starts after a 10-second delay. Use this
setting if you want to include yourself
in the image. To cancel, touch .

(Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent

blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.

Press the shutter button.

2

The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

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Selecting a flash mode

Touch (Flash) t

1

desired mode t .

(Flash Auto): Flashes when

there is insufficient light or backlight

(Flash On): Flash always operates.

(Slow Synchro (Flash On)):

Flash always operates. The shutter
speed is slow in a dark place to clearly
shoot the background that is out of flash light.

(Flash Off): Flash does not operate.

Notes

• (Flash On) or (Slow Synchro (Flash On)) are not available when the camera is in Intelligent

Auto Adjustment mode.

• You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.

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Changing the screen display

Touch t desired

1

mode t .

(Normal): Displays buttons and

icons

(Simple): Displays only buttons
(Image Only): Hides buttons

and icons

Note

• disappears from the screen if [Image Only] playback is selected. To display the buttons,

touch the center of the screen. The [Normal] display returns temporarily.

zHistogram and brightness settings

The following setting can be accessed by touching .
Histogram: A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display

indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left
side.

Brightness: This sets the backlight brightness ([Normal]/[Bright]). When viewing images in
bright outside light, reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such
condition.

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Focusing on a specific point of the frame

Simply touch the point of the frame you wish to focus on to change the focus position.

Point the camera at the

1

subject, then touch the point
of the frame you want to
focus on.

• You can change the focus point as

many times as you wish before
pressing the shutter button halfway
down.

• If you want the camera to choose a

focus point automatically, touch

.

: Face detected.

: No face detected.

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection)

The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which
subject takes priority when focusing.

Touch t (Face

1

Detection) t desired mode
t .

(When touched): Detects the

face when an area with a face is
touched on the screen.

(Auto): Selects the face the

camera is to automatically focus on.

(Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child’s face.
(Adult Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on an adult’s face.

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Selecting the image size to match the usage

The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a
image.
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed
on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.

1

t (Image Size)

t desired size t .

Image size Usage guidelines LCD screen

(4000×3000) For prints up to A3+ size

(3264×2448) For prints up to A3 size

(2592×1944) For prints up to A4 size

(2048×1536) For prints up to L/L2 size

(640×480) For e-mail attachments

(4000×2672) 3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints

and postcards

(4000×2248) For viewing on a high-definition

TV.

(1920×1080)

Images are displayed in 4:3 or 3:2
aspect ratio.

Note

• When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.

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Images will fill the entire screen.

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Number of still images that can be recorded

(Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

12M 2 40 84 173 351 693 1401 2847
8M 2 56 118 242 493 972 1963 3991
5M 3 68 143 293 595 1174 2372 4821
3M 7 144 301 617 1253 2472 4991 10140
VGA 70 1383 2897 5924 12030 23730 47910 97390
3:2(11M) 2 43 91 187 380 751 1516 3082
16:9(9M) 2 44 94 192 390 770 1555 3162
16:9(2M) 11 230 482 987 2005 3955 7986 16230

Internal

memory
Approx.

11 MB

“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera

256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB

Notes

• The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording

media.

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator

appears.

• When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear

in the actual image size.

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Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection)

Select the shooting mode.

1

To select / / / / :
Touch (REC Mode) t
desired mode t .

To select / / / / / :
Touch (REC Mode) t

(Scene Selection) t
desired mode t .

(High Sensitivity):

Shoots images without a
flash even in low lighting.

(Soft Snap): Shoots

images with a softer
atmosphere for portraits of
people, flowers, etc.

(Landscape): Shoots

with the focus on a distant
subject.

(Twilight Portrait):

Shoots sharp images of
people in a dark place
without losing the nighttime
atmosphere.

(Twilight): Shoots night

scenes without losing the
nighttime atmosphere.

Note

• The flash does not operate in some modes.

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(Gourmet): Shoots food

arrangements in delicious
color.

(Beach): Shoots

seaside or lakeside scenes
with the blueness of the
water captured more vividly.

(Snow): Shoots snow

scenes in white more clearly.

(Fireworks): Shoots

fireworks in all their
splendor.

(Underwater): Shoots

underwater in natural colors
in housing (such as Marine
Pack).

(Hi-Speed Shutter):

Shoots moving subjects in
bright places.