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2-548-273-11 (1)
Getting started ______________________
Shooting still images ________________
Viewing still images _________________
Digital Still Camera
Deleting still images _________________
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for
Before advanced operations ____________
future reference.
Advanced still image shooting ___________
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in
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If you have any questions about this product, you Note: WARNING may call: Model DSC-T3 is to be used with the To prevent fire or shock hazard, Sony Customer Information Services Center Cyber-shot Station Model UC-TC and AC 1-800-222-SONY (7669) do not expose the unit to rain or Adaptor Model AC-LM5/AC-LM5A. The number below is for the FCC related matters moisture. Model DSC-T33 is to be used with the only. Cyber-shot Station Model UC-TD and AC For the Customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory
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— Connect the equipment into an outlet on For the customers in the United “Memory Stick” a circuit different from that to which the Kingdom receiver is connected. A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ fitted to this equipment for your safety and TV technician for help. convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to The supplied interface cable must be used with be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the the equipm
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Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Do not get the camera wet Before you record one-time events, you may In addition to malfunctions and inability to When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or want to make a trial recording to make sure that record images, this may render the “Memory under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera is working correctly. Stick Duo” unusable or image data breakdown, the camera wet. Water entering the inside of damage or
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Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. On illustration Illustrations used in this manual are of DSC-T3 unless noted otherwise. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduce
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Before using your camera When using a “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick” compatible On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with “Memory Stick” compatible with this camera When using the battery pack for the equipment first time The IC recording medium used with this Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. Be sure to charge the supplied NP-FT1 into the supplied Memory Stick Duo There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. battery pack (page 14). Adaptor. Choose the “Mem
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Trademarks • Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac and eMac are • is a trademark of Sony trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Corporation. Computer, Inc. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or , “Memory Stick Duo”, registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, the United States and/or other countries. , “MagicGate” and • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or are trademarks of Son
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Table of contents Read this first ............................................4 Using the self-timer ............................36 Advanced still image Before using your camera .........................6 Selecting a flash mode ........................37 shooting Identifying the parts ................................10 Inserting the date and time on a still Choosing an auto focus method ..............57 Camera ................................................10 image .............................
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Advanced still image viewing Enjoying images on your Additional information computer Selecting the folder and playing back Number of images that can be saved or images .............................................69 shooting time ................................119 Copying images to your computer Enlarging a portion of a still image .........70 Menu items............................................ 120 — For Windows users ....................89 Enlarging an image Setup items ...............
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Identifying the parts POWER button (20) See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. POWER lamp (20) Battery insertion slot (14) Camera “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot (24) 1 Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” 9 cover 2 0 Battery drop prevention lever (14) qa Multi connector (16, 19) qs Battery eject lever (14) Shutter button (29) Microphone (84) Flash (37) Lens qd Self-timer lamp (36)/ AF illuminator (38, 124) 3 5 4 6 7 8 10 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenTy
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8 /CHG lamp (orange) (15) 1 (Display/LCD backlight 2 9 on/off) button (32) LCD screen 0 For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 133 to 137. 3 MENU button (53, 120) 4 qa (Image Size/Delete) button (25, 49) 5 Control button Menu on: //// (20)/ 6 Menu off: / // (37/36/32/35) RESET button (105) 7 qs For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (33) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (70)/ (Index) button (45) Speaker Mode switch (21, 120) : To shoot movies :
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Cyber-shot Station This is used when charging the battery How to connect Attaching a tripod pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a Connect the camera as illustrated. Secure the camera to the Cyber-shot computer, etc. Station beforehand using the supplied 1 camera holder for tripod. • See the operating instructions supplied with the tripod for the method of attaching the tripod. How to attach the camera holder for tripod Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station, then insert the cam
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How to remove the camera holder • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to for tripod firmly secure the Cyber-shot Station to tripods Press the tabs and pull off the camera having longer screws, and may damage the holder for tripod as illustrated, then Cyber-shot Station. disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot • Attach the tripod so that the camera is stable. If you shoot with the camera in an unstable Station. condition, the camera may fa
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Charging the battery pack Battery drop prevention lever Battery eject lever 1 2 3 Open the battery/“Memory Press the battery eject lever in Install the battery pack, then Stick Duo” cover. the direction of the arrow. close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the The battery drop prevention lever opens arrow. toward you. Make sure the battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the cover. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging
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Getting started DC IN jack To a wall outlet (wall socket) Cyber-shot Station AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 4 DC plug 5 6 Connect the AC Adaptor Connect the power cord Connect the camera to the (supplied) to the DC IN jack (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor Cyber-shot Station. of the Cyber-shot Station and to a wall outlet (wall Connect the camera as illustrated. Make (supplied). socket). sure the camera is securely connected to the Cyber-shot Station. Connect the DC plug with the
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Disconnecting the AC Adaptor To charge the battery pack from the Cyber-shot Station only using the AC Adaptor Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot You can charge the battery pack without /CHG lamp Station as illustrated and disconnect the the Cyber-shot Station, such as during your cable. travels. Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the camera with mark facing as illustrated. The /CHG lamp goes off when charging is completed. AC Adaptor • When charging is completed, remove the
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Getting started Battery remaining indicator To remove the battery pack The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Remaining indicator 6 0m in Remaining time • The displayed remaining time may not be correct under certain circumstances or conditions. Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” Charging time cover and battery drop prevention lever, Approximate time to charge a completely then hold the camera so that it faces discharged battery p
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2) Number of images and battery Shooting still images Viewing still images 1) life that can be recorded/ Under the average conditions NP-FT1 (supplied) Image viewed NP-FT1 (supplied) No. of Battery life size Image The tables show the approximate number images (min.) LCD No. of Battery size of images and the battery life that can be backlight images life (min.) 5M Approx. 3800 Approx. 180 recorded/viewed when you shoot images in 5M On Approx. Approx. VGA Approx. 3800 Approx. 180 normal mod
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Getting started Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad Power sources AC Adaptor To a wall outlet (wall socket) Multi connector You can use your camera in any country or region with the AC Adaptor/power cord (mains lead) (supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. Power cord DC plug (mains lead) 1 2 A C- LM5/ LM5A Connect the power cord Connect the A
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Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto power-off function C am e r a 1 POWER lamp 1 A F Mo d e: S in g le If you do not operate the camera for about D ig i tal Z o o m : S m ar t 2 D at e/T im e: Of f R ed E y e Re d u c tio n : Of f three minutes during shooting or viewing 1 A F I l l um in at o r: A u to 2 A u to Re vie w: Of f POWER button or when performing Setup, the camera M E NU SE LE CT turns off automatically to prevent wearing S e tup 2 down the battery. The
