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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-T50
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF).
CD-ROM
(supplied)
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.
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WARNING IMPORTANT To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or SAFEGUARDS moisture. For your protection, please read these safety For Customers in the U.S.A. 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 t
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[ Cleaning long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer [ Water and Moisture
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you Replace the battery with the specified type may call: only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters For Customers in the U.S.A. and only. Canada [ Regulatory Information [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Declaration of Conformity BATTERIES Trade Name: SONY Lithium-Ion batteries are Model No
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[ Note: [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital in the European Union and other device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. European countries with separate These limits are designed to provide reasonable collection systems) protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
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Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen Stick Duo” back up � The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery 99.99% of the pixels are operational for pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access effective use. However, there may be some tiny lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or black points and/or bright points (white, red, “Memory Stick Duo” data may be
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6 Getting started ................................................................................. 8 Checking the accessories supplied ..............................................
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CS3 (1) � Paint pen (1) � USB, A/V, DC IN cable for multi-use terminal � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � Wrist strap (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-FR1 (1)/Battery case (1) � CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”) (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) About the paint pen � You can paint or put stamps on still images with the paint pen. � Attach the pa
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA and Canada Canada Plug CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery pack to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), t
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Battery/“Memory Stick Insert the “Memory Duo” cover Stick Duo” with the terminal side facing the Battery eject LCD screen. lever Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v marks on the side of the battery pack. Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3Confirm the corre
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[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Make sure that the access lamp is � Be sure not to drop the battery pack. not lit, then push the “Memory Stick � Never remove the battery pack when Duo” in once. the access lamp is lit. 3 Operate the touch panel Mode switch Touch panel (on-screen key) button 1Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. � Skip this step when
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4 Turning the camera on/setting the clock Touch panel Mode switch POWER button Lens cover 1Select with the mode switch, then press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 2Set the clock by touching the buttons on the screen. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then t. The Clock Set 2/2 screen appears. 2 Touch the item to be set, then set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Touch [OK]. 1 23 Clock Set 1/2 Clock Set 2/2 Clock Set 2/2 Y/M/D 2006// 1 1 2006// 1 1 M/D/Y 12 : 00 10 : 30
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Microphone Shutter button (STEADY SHOT) Mode switch button Zoom (W/T) button Touch panel (on-screen key) Tripod receptacle button (bottom) (Screen display switch) button 1Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image: Select . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: AE/AF lock indicator 1 Press and hold the s
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[ W/T Using the zoom Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter Press the zoom button. operates. � When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. [ Macro/Magnifying Glass � The camera zooms slowly while shooting a (Shooting close-up) movie. Touch on the screen. Touch the desired [ Anti-blur function item, then . The anti-blur function is always activated Macro (): W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther when (Camera) i
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[ Selecting the still image [ Adjusting the exposure shooting modes manually Touch on the screen. Touch the desired Set (Camera) to a setting other than item, then . [Auto]. Touch on the screen. Select a Auto: Allows easy shooting with the settings value by touching v/V. adjusted automatically. Toward +: Brightens an image. Program (P): Allows you to shoot with the 0EV: The exposure is determined automatically exposure adjusted automatically (both the by the camera. shutter speed and the
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Viewing/deleting images Mode switch (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (playback zoom) button Touch panel Multi connector (bottom) 1Select with the mode switch. 2Select an image with / . Movie: Touch B. Rewind/Fast forward: / (Return to normal playback: B) Volume: Touch [MENU] t [Volume] t +/– to adjust t [Exit]. Stop playback: x [ To delete images Display the image you want to delete, then touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Delete] t [OK]. 60min 60min Slide Show Paint Delete Delete Delete Volume OK
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[ Viewing an index screen Press (Index). Touch the image you want to view on the single-image screen. To display the previous/next screen, touch b/B. If you press (Index) again, the 12-image index screen appears. [ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Select]. 2 Touch the image you want to delete to display the (Delete) indicator. 3 Touch [OK] t [OK]. [ To play back a series of images (Slide Show) 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Touch [
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Indicators on the screen Every time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display data and indicator is turned on and off. A [ When shooting still images 60min Battery remaining 60 min z AE/AF lock 1 3 M BRK Recording mode B & W 4 White balance WB STBY Standby/Recording a movie REC 5 2 Camera mode (Program) [ When shooting movies Camera mode (Scene Selection) 60min STBY 1 3 B & W SL Flash mode Flash charging 4 Zoom scaling 1.3 Red-eye reduction 5 2 Sharpness [ When playing back st
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B D Histogram Vibration warning � will appears while E Low battery warning histogram display is + Spot metering cross hair disabled during playback. AF range finder frame +2.0EV Exposure Value F3.5 Aperture value NR slow shutter PictBridge connecting 125 Shutter speed 2006 1 1 Recorded date/time of the Playback bar 9:30 AM playback image STOP REV Control guide +2.0EV Exposure Value CUE ISO number C Metering mode PictBridge connecting Flash Image size White balance 7M 5M 3:2 3M 2M 1M WB VGA 16
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Changing the settings – Menu/Setup Mode switch Touch panel (on-screen key) button 1Set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the (Camera) menu settings. 2Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons. � When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation. 3Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 4Touch the item you want to set. Color Mode COLOR Normal � If the desired item is invisible, touch v/V until the item appears on th
