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    Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-T1 Serial No. DSC-T1 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-085-733-12 Troubleshooting Additional information Index
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    about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services 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-T1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450
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    fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Attention for the Customers of this camera. Notice the U.S.A. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Notice Certain countries and regions may regulate disposal of the battery
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    black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen repairable. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 108 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera
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    able to record or play back properly. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. • Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • In addition, system
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    camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Camera 8 USB cradle 10 Connecting and disconnecting your camera 10 Getting started Charging the battery pack 11 Using the AC Adaptor 15 Using your camera abroad 15 Turning on/off your camera - Quick Review 24 Indicators on the LCD screen during shooting
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    movies on the LCD screen ....... 71 Deleting Troubleshooting 88 Warnings and messages 97 Self-diagnosis display 99 Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting time 100 Menu items 102 Setup items 106 Precautions 108 On "Memory Stick 109 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery
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    the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera 1 2 3 4 A POWER button (16) B POWER lamp (16) C Shutter button (22) D Lens cover (16) E Multi connector (13, 15) F Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" 9 cover G "Memory Stick Duo" insertion slot (19) q; H Battery insertion
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    shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (25) 1 8 For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (61)/ (Index) button (36) 2 9 B /CHG lamp (orange) (12, 29) C LCD screen D MENU button (43, 102) 3 Attaching the strap E (Display/LCD backlight on/ off) button (25) F Control button 4 Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (16
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    USB cradle Connecting and disconnecting your camera This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer, etc. 1 How to connect Connect the camera as illustrated. How to disconnect Grasp the camera and the USB cradle (supplied) as illustrated and disconnect
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    Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 16). • Your camera operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FT1 battery pack (T type) (supplied). You can use only T type battery pack (page 111). 2 , Install the battery pack, then close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Make sure
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    ) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). 5 , Connect the camera to the USB cradle. Connect the camera as illustrated. Make sure the camera is securely connected to the USB cradle. The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins, and goes off when
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    pack. • Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 16). • When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up. • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor both from the multi connector
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    conditions: - The surrounding temperature is low - The flash is used - The camera has been turned on and off many times - The zoom is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] on the Setup screen - The battery power is low. The battery capacity decreases as you use it more and more and as
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    . When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the
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    and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 17). Turning off the power Slide the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery
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    POWER button to turn on the camera. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen. 3 , Select the desired the rechargeable button battery (page 109), which provides the power for saving the time data, ever becomes low, the Clock Set screen will appear again.
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    Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 10 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 10 : 30 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The
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    with the "Memory Stick Duo." And also it may result in malfunction of both the camera and "Memory Stick Duo." 3 Access lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. To remove a "Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" to pop it out
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    control button. The image size is set. When the setting is complete, press (Image Size) so that the Image Size setup disappears from the LCD screen. • The image size selected here is maintained even when the power is turned off. 20
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    the kind of images you want to shoot. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ
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    beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.) • If you release the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When
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    next image. • The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range (AF range finder, page 47). • When operating the camera using a battery pack, if you do not operate the camera for a while during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the
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    the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor to the AF response and the battery consumption. See page 47 for details. Checking the last image you shot - Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029
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    . • For a detailed description of the histogram, see page 51. • You can extend the battery remaining time by turning off the LCD backlight. • When shooting/viewing movies, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators on t Indicators off t LCD backlight off • This setting is maintained
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    distortion. This lets you use smart zoom with the same feeling as optical zoom. To set smart zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] on the Setup screen (page 106). When you purchase your camera, it is set to smart zoom. The maximum zoom scale depends on the selected image size as follows. Image
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    and press B ( ) on the control button. The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • . • You cannot use this function when (Camera) in the menu is set to (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode
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    ) on the control button. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. • When recording with the self-timer, place the camera in a stable location. If you place the camera in an unstable location for recording, the camera may fall and become damaged or malfunction. • If the menu is currently
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    dark places. Be careful not to allow your hand to shake while holding the camera. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is Red Eye Reduction] to [On] on the Setup screen (page 106). The indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to
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    set [AF Illuminator] to [Off] on the Setup screen (page 106). • If AF illuminator light does not reach very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator the date and time on a still image Program Auto Camera Mode MENU 1 , Set the mode switch to
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    Date Off Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto On PAGE SELECT Shooting still images 2 , Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Camera) with
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    glass mode The subject appears on the LCD screen magnified by up to 3.3×. This lets you the zoom button, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom. 1.1 Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night not to allow your hand to shake while holding the camera. • The close-ups (Macro) function does not work
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    so be careful not to allow your hand to shake while holding the camera. Shooting still images • The close-ups (Macro) function does not work flash). Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear
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    (Twilight mode), (Twilight portrait mode) and (Fireworks mode), the camera automatically enters the NR slow shutter function and "NR" is indicated the shutter button fully down. 2 F2.8 r Capturing Then the screen turns black. r Processing Finally, when "Processing" disappears, the image has been
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    Viewing still images Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min VGA 101 8/9 Index (nine-image) screen Index (sixteen-image) screen 101-0008 2004 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY You can view images shot with your
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    control button to move the yellow frame up/down/left/right. , Press (Index) once more. The display switches to the index (sixteen-image) screen. To display the next (previous) index screen Press v/V/b/B on the control button to move the yellow frame up/down/left/right. To return to the single-image
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    illustrated. • Make sure the camera is securely connected to the USB cradle. 3 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV and set the TV/ Video switch to "Video". • The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 37
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    system (page 107). Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands
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    101-0002 2004 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Delete Exit BACK/NEXT Delete Exit BACK/NEXT 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2 , Press (Delete). The image
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    Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder 1 , While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 36) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder SELECT TO NEXT 2
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    data including protected images in the "Memory Stick Duo" will be permanently erased. 2 , Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. • This operation is available no matter what position the mode switch is in. 41
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    Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. folder: Cancel Change REC. folder: 1 2 60min Format All data will be erased Ready? OK Cancel 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B, then press B. Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel the
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    The usage of the menus and Setup screen items that are most frequently used for "Advanced operations" is described below. Control button MENU Mode switch Before advanced operations Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera WB ISO b Press b/B on the control
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    Clock Set: OK Cancel To cancel the Setup screen Press MENU again. To return to the menu from the Setup screen Press b on the control button to return the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 43 and 102). Control
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    BRK M PFX Creating or selecting a folder Mode switch: / / Your camera can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick Duo." You can select create folders up to "999MSDCF." Before operation Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 44 and 106). Control button MENU Mode switch • Up to 4000 images
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    b Select [Change REC. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2004 1 1 1:05 selected folder. You cannot move images to a different folder with this camera. 46
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    AF response and the battery consumption. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works you aim at. • When you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is
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    Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 44 and 106). a Select (Camera) with v. b Select [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with B/v/V. Camera AF Mode: xSingle Digital Zoom: Monitor Date/Time: Cont 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: When you select [Single] or
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    get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the Focus preset is convenient. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] or (Magnifying glass mode) (pages 43 and 102). Control button MENU Mode switch S AF Advanced still image
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    mode), the focus preset is restricted to ∞ (unlimited distance). Adjusting the exposure - EV adjustment Mode switch: / You can manually change the exposure set by the camera. This function lets you obtain the proper exposure when the contrast (difference between bright and dark) between the subject
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    recommend that you adjust the exposure value manually with viewing the histogram. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white (e.g. snowy) background, adjust the exposure toward the + side. When shooting a black subject that fills the screen, adjust the exposure toward the - side
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    ) to [Center AF] is recommended (page 47). 52 Spot Multi Metering Mode WB ISO Spot metering cross hair Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 43 and 102). Control button MENU Mode switch a Set the mode switch to or . b Press MENU. The
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    ) 2nd image (appropriate exposure for the camera) 3rd image (shifted in the - this mode, the images are not displayed on the LCD screen. Compose the image before pressing the shutter button. • The the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 50), the exposure is shifted based
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    not work correctly even though you select . • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except in can resolve these problems, but digital still cameras cannot recognize the correct colors without adjustments. Normally, the camera makes these
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    . Each time you press and hold the shutter button in this mode, the camera records maximum four images in succession. Speed priority burst ( S ) The images ( F ) Shooting is performed while displaying the images on the LCD screen. The shooting interval (approx. 0.36 second) becomes longer than speed
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    in succession each time you press the shutter button. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Twilight portrait mode) or (Fireworks mode) (pages 43 and 102). Control button
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    Burst mode: - Smart zoom - Flash - Inserting the date and time • When (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto], the frame interval is fixed to [1/30]. ] in step 3. • For instructions on how to attach images to an e-mail message, consult the User's Manual for your e-mail software. • For the number of
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    mode, carry out the same procedure described in "Viewing movies on the LCD screen" (page 71). • Do not touch the microphone during shooting images in this special effects - Picture Effect Mode switch: / You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. Solarize The light contrast
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    Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 43 and 102). Control button MENU Mode switch Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode switch to
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    are created in the "Memory Stick Duo" When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear on the LCD screen. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to both the previous and next folders. Single
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    of a still image Mode switch: You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You a non- enlarged image is displayed, the LCD screen switches to the index screen (page 36). • You can enlarge the images displayed with the Quick Review function (page 24) by performing steps 3 to
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    v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording. • The trimmed image is recorded as an image size of 3:2. • You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review. Playing back successive images - Slide Show Mode switch: You can
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    To cancel the slide show setting Select [Cancel] in step 3. To stop slide show playback Press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z again. To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show Press B (next) or b (previous). • The interval setting time is approximate, and may vary according to
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    other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software. Playing the frame displayed on the LCD screen. • When Multi Burst images are played back on a computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function,
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    frame advances in the reverse direction. To return to the normal playback Press z in step 4. The playback starts from the frame displayed on the LCD screen. To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted
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    / sixteen-image) mode a Set the mode switch to , then press (Index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Press (Index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Protect) with b/B, then press z. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. e Select the
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    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 displayed on the image. Still image editing 67
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    images to print - Print (DPOF) mark Mode switch: You can use your camera to mark still images that you want to have printed. This function is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a printer that conforms to the DPOF
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    / sixteen-image) mode a Set the mode switch to , then press (Index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Press (Index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (DPOF) with B, then press z. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. • When marking
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    )] and [160]. • [640(Fine)] can be recorded only on "Memory Stick PRO Duo." d Press the shutter button fully down. "REC" appears on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 60min STD 640 101 REC 00:00:02(00:10:48) Recording stops when the "Memory Stick Duo
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    the image size [640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are displayed on the full screen. 60min STD 640 101 10/10 00:00:00 101_0010 2004 1 1 10:30PM as that for viewing still images (page 37). • The movies recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller. 101_0010 2004 1 1 10:30PM
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    image/ sixteen-image) mode a Set the mode switch to , then press (Index) to display an index (nine-image) screen. Press (Index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. b Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. c Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. d Select
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    f Press (Delete). g Select [OK] with B, then press z. The message "Access" appears, and the movies have been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step 3 or 7. To delete all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 3, then press z. Select [OK] with B, then press z. To
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    74 g Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut. To cancel cutting Select [Exit] in step 5 or 7. The movie appears on the LCD screen again. • You cannot cut the following images. - Still images - Movie files not long enough to cut - Protected movie files • You cannot restore files once you
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    nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer. • When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB
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    need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver again. a Start up your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The model selection screen appears. If it does not
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    " You can use the "Image Transfer" software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. c Click [Next]. When "Licence Agreement" screen appears, click [Yes]. e Select the
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    is not already installed on your computer, a screen that asks if you want to install the driver will appear. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Installing "ImageMixer" You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. For
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    2 1 • When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack, battery shutoff may cause copying to fail or data corruption. In addition, [USB Connect] is set to [Normal] on the Setup screen (page 107). • Do not remove the camera from the USB cradle during USB connection, as the image
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    appear. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation screen, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK Documents" folder, and all of the image files recorded with the camera are copied into these folders. • You can change the "Image Transfer" settings (page
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    images as following procedure. a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. The contents of the "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder. • When the "Removable Disk" icon is not shown
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    Sony DSC" if it appears. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall]. (When using Windows 98, 98SE or Me, click [Remove].) The "Confirm Device Removal" screen appears. 3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted. Try the USB driver Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen
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    use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the software's help files. b Double-click the image data recorded using a camera without the folder creation function Folder containing image data recorded with this camera When no new folders
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    Folder 101MSDCF up to 999MSDCF File name DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.JPE DSC0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM File meaning • Still image files shot in - Normal mode - Exposure Bracket mode (page 52) - Burst mode (page 55) - Multi Burst mode (page 56) • Still image files recorded simultaneously in - E-
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    the image file was recorded using a model other than your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. a Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select the "DCIM" folder within the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] from [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the "
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    USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 79. Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, removing the "Memory Stick
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    the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to copy, view and edit images, and create video CDs. See the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM "There is no application available to open the document "DSC0ssss.JPE"." screen. 2 Change "Show" from [Recommended Applications] to [All Applications].
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below. If code displays "C:ss:ss" appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 99). 2 Should your camera still not work
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    again (page 16) or use the AC Adaptor (page 15). p Install a charged battery pack (page 11). p Properly install the camera (page 10). Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on. • The LCD backlight is
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    movies. Optical zoom does not function. • When shooting still images, (Camera) in the p Set it to other settings (page 32). menu is set to (Magnifying glass mode). Digital zoom does not function. • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Off] on the Setup screen. • The image size is set to [5M] or [3:2] (only
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    view the LCD screen in a dark place. • The camera is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily brightening 29). p Set it to other settings. Troubleshooting The close-ups (Macro) function does not work. • When shooting still images, (Camera) in the menu is set to (
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    • The exposure is incorrect. Solution p Set [Red Eye Reduction] on the Setup screen to [On] (pages 29 and 106). p Set the correct date and time ( The image does not appear on the TV screen. • The video output signal setting of your camera on the Setup screen is incorrect. • The connection is not
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    Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. You have deleted an image by mistake. Cause You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. You cannot install the USB driver. Cause - - Solution p Check "Recommended computer environment" (pages 75 and 86). p In
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    not recognize your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. • The camera is not properly installed to the USB cradle. • [USB Connect] is set to [PTP] on the Setup screen. • The USB connectors
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    81, 82 and 86). p Check the printer settings. p Click on HELP for the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" application software. p Set the computer display as follows: Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more High Color (16-bit color, the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 109). Troubleshooting 95
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    does not work. You cannot identify an indicator on the LCD screen. The lens gets fogged. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a while. Cause • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor is not connected securely
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    with the same first three digits number already exists in the battery only • An error occurred while playing back the image. • The battery pack is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type. Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. 97 Troubleshooting
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    a movie. • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera. • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 11). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of
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    page 88) located on the lower right side of the control button, then turn on the power again. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis display Troubleshooting 99
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    that can be saved, see page 21. • When the number of remaining shooting images is greater than 9999, the ">9999" indicator appears on the LCD screen. 5M 6 (11) 12 (22) 3:2 6 (11) 12 (22) 3M 9 (17) 19 (34) 1M 22 (38) 45 (78) VGA 69 (121) 140 (245) When the recording time
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    Movie 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160 16MB - 0:00:42 0:11:12 32MB - 0:01:27 0:22:42 64MB - 0:02:56 0:45:39 Recording time notation The time is indicated as hours, minutes, seconds in order from the left. Example: [1:10:28] t 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds 128MB - 0:05:54 1:31:33 MSX-M256 MSX-M512
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    of the mode switch. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode switch is set to Item (Camera) Setting Description / / / / / / / Selects the camera mode (page 23). / Program / xAuto (EV)1) 9 (Focus)1) 5) (Metering Mode)1) WB (White Bal)1) 5) ISO1) (P.Quality)1) +2.0EV / +1.7EV
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    a Multi Burst series of images while displaying the images on the LCD screen (page 55). - Records a Multi Burst series of images with a short 3) This does not appear when (Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto]. (Camera) in the menu is set to other than [Program]. (Camera) in the menu is set to
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    When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) PFX (P.Effect) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / -0.3EV / -0.7EV / -1.0EV / -1.3EV / -1.7EV / -2.0EV ∞/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Spot AF / Center AF / xMulti AF
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    When the mode switch is set to Item (Folder) (Protect) (DPOF) Setting OK / Cancel - - (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder containing the image
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    Setup items The Setup screen appears when you advance to in the menu and press B again. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Setting Description xSingle / Monitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (
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    brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when using your camera with the battery pack. - Turns on the shutter sound. (The shutter
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    some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit
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    to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do functions cannot be performed with this camera. 2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 109
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    Duo" formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Stick Duo" you use. 4) The "Memory Stick Duo" supplied with this camera does not have a write-protect switch. When using the supplied "Memory Stick
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    following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1 Fully charge the battery. 2 Discharge on your camera. 3 Remove the battery from your camera and store it in a dry, cool place. • To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER button to on in slide show playback mode (page
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    inches to 59 1/8 inches) (T) 112 [Input and Output connectors] Multi connector [LCD screen] LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 211 200 (960×220) dots [General] Used battery pack NP-FT1 Power requirements 3.6 V Power consumption (during shooting) 1.6 W Operating temperature
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    Accessories • AC-LM5 AC Adaptor (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • UC-TA USB cradle (1) • USB cable (1) • NP-FT1 battery pack (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick Duo" (32 MB) (1) • Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-013) (1) • Operating instructions
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    AE/AF lock indicator (22, 49) C Battery remaining indicator (13) D White balance indicator (54)/ Camera mode indicator (23)/ Flash mode indicator (29)/ (52) T Self-timer indicator (28) U Histogram indicator (51) V Menu/Guide menu (43) W EV level indicator (50) X Aperture value indicator Y Vibration
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    7 8 9 A Recording mode indicator (70) B Battery remaining indicator (13) C White balance indicator (54) D Low battery warning indicator (98) E Metering mode indicator (52)/ Self-diagnosis display (99) O Self-timer indicator (28) P Menu/Guide menu (43) Q EV level indicator (50) Page numbers in
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    indicator (52)/ Flash indicator/White balance indicator (54) N Shutter speed indicator/Aperture value indicator O Histogram indicator (51) P Recording date of the playback image (30)/Menu/Guide menu (43) 116 Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
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    of images recorded in selected folder J Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator K Counter (71) L Playback image (71) M Playback bar (71) N Menu/Guide menu (43) • Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off. Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. 117
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    Auto Review 106 A/V connecting cable 37 B Battery life 14, 111 Battery remaining indicator Deleting movies 72 Deleting still images 39 Digital zoom 26 Divide 74 DPOF 68 E Image Transfer 77 ImageMixer 78 Index screen 36 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 111 Inserting "Memory Stick Duo
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    digital zoom 26 Print (DPOF) mark 68 Program auto shooting mode 23 Protect 66 PTP 75, 86, 107 Q Quick Review still images 22 Single AF 48 Single screen 35 Slide show 62 Smart Zoom 26 Speed cradle 10 USB driver 76, 86 USB jack 10, 79 USB mode 75, 86 Using your camera abroad 15 V
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    3085733120 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual 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-T1
Serial No.
DSC-T1
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Getting started
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Shooting still images
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Viewing still images
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Deleting still images
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Before advanced operations
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Advanced still image shooting
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Advanced still image viewing
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Still image editing
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Enjoying movies
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Enjoying images on your computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index
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DSC-T1
© 2003 Sony Corporation