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4-417-596-23(1)
Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-TX66
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English Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. � Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. •
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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 your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-TX66 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B/AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D Serial No. _____________________________ GB WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DA
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� 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. [ AC Adaptor Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, immediately shut
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For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. 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. GB [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-TX66 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. T
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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, 108-0075 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. This product has been tested and found compliant with th
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[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring th
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Identifying parts A Flash B Microphone C Lens cover D Speaker E Lens F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator G OLED screen/Touch panel H ON/OFF (Power) button I Power/Charge lamp J Shutter button K W/T (zoom) lever L Hook for wrist strap M Thread groove N Battery insertion slot O Battery eject lever P Multi connector (Type3b) Q Battery/Memory card cover R Memory card slot S Access lamp T HDMI micro jack GB 8
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Inserting the battery pack GB Battery eject lever Open the cover. 1 Insert the battery pack. 2 � While sliding the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. � Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera. GB 9
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Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Power/Charge lamp Power cord Lit: Charging (Mains lead) Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error For customers in countries/regions Charging paused due to other than the USA and Canada overheating Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. � Turn off th
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Notes � If the Power/Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). � The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section o
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x Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a multi-use terminal USB cable. Note � Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of time. – Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connecti
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x Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and played back Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Approx. 125 min. Approx. 250 images Viewing (still images) Approx. 180 min. Approx. 3600 images Shooting (movies) Approx. 60 min. — GB Notes � The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use. � The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following co
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Notes � Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. � When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, power supply is available only in playback mode. If the camera is in shooting mode or while you are changing the settings of the camera, power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the multi-use terminal USB cable. � If you connect the camera and a computer using the multi-use terminal
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Check the icon displayed on the upper right screen and 4 make sure the memory card is inserted correctly. � A: The memory card is inserted correctly. � B: The memory card is not inserted correctly. Confirm the direction of the memory card and reinsert it straight into the camera. GB � Only one memory card can be inserted. x Memory cards that can be used Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick Micro a — A Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) aa microSD memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) B
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Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Lens cover Lower the lens cover. 1 The camera is turned on. The power lamp lights up green only when the camera starts up. Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. � 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. Select a desired language. 2 Select a desired geographic location by following the 3 on-screen instructions, then
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button GB Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. 2 Shooting movies Touch (Movie button) to start recording. 1 � Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. � Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record the movie. Touch (Movie button) to stop recording. 2 Notes � T
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Viewing images Touch (Playback). 1 � When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the screen. � To play back movies, touch (Playback) in the center of the screen. � To zoom in, move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. x Deleting an image Touch (Delete) t [This Image]. x Returning to shooting images Touch on the screen. � You can also re
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In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. GB Touch MENU. 1 Touch (In-Camera Guide), then select the desired 2 MENU item. The operation guide for the selected item is displayed. � If you touch (In-Camera Guide) when the MENU screen is not displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons. Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be o
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x Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting Select movie recording mode. scene Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions. Change settings easily and shoot images when the Photo Creativity shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. Shoot movies quickly from a shooting mode other than Movie button [Movie Mode]. Flash Sets the flash settings. Self-Timer Sets the self-timer settings. Set the level of background defocus effect when Defocus Effect shooting in Background Def
