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VCLICK!
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using functions for
shooting
Using functions for
Digital Still Camera viewing
Cyber-shot Handbook
Customizing the settings
DSC-T70/T75/T200
Before operating the unit, please read this
Viewing images on a TV
Handbook thoroughly together with the
“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future
reference.
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-219-480-11(1)
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Notes on using your camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” Carl Zeiss lens that can be used (not supplied) This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp “Memory Stick Duo”: images with excellent contrast. you can use a “Memory The lens for this camera has been produced Stick Duo” with your under a quality assurance system certified camera. by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. “Memory Stick”: you cann
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Notes on using your camera The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of DSC-T200 unless noted otherwise. 3
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Table of contents Notes on using your camera..................................................................... 2 Basic techniques for better images........................................................... 8 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 8 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 10 Color – On the effects of lighting.....................................................
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Table of contents Using functions for viewing Playing back images from the HOME screen .............................54 (Single Image): Playing back a single image (Image Index): Playing back a list of images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Viewing menu......................................................................................57 (Retouch): Retouching still images (Paint): Painting on still images (Multi Resizing): Changing the image size according to usage (Wide Zoo
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Table of contents Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1......................................... 75 AF Illuminator AF Mode Grid Line Digital Zoom Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2......................................... 78 Auto Orientation Smile Level Auto Review Clock Settings................................................................................... 79 Language Setting ............................................................................. 80 Viewing images on a TV V
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Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.....................................................................................107 Warning indicators and messages ........................................................117 Others Using your camera abroad — Power sources.......................................120 On the “Memory Stick Duo”...................................................................121 On the battery pack.................................................................
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Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the HOME screen (page 39), the menus (page 41), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully Focus When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter Press the shutter Then pr
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Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the picture. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the picture, it is called “subject blur.” Camera shake Cause What you can do to reduce the blurring Your hands or body shake while you hold the � Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat, stable camera and press the shutter button, and the entire surface to hold the camera steady. screen is
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Basic techniques for better images Adjusting the light intensity Exposure You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Exposure: Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to t
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Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 34. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location, reducing blur with a high shutter speed. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low
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Basic techniques for better images On “image quality” and “image size” Quality A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a co
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Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with . Image size Guidelines No. of images Printing 8M For prints up to A3(11×17") Less Fine (3264×2448) *1 3:2 Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio (3264×2176) 5M For prints up to A4(8.5×11") (2592×1944) 3M For prints up to 10×15 cm (2048×1536) (4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7") VGA Shoot at small image size for (640×480) e-mail attachments Rough More *2 16:9 Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio (1920×1080) *1 Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio,
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Basic techniques for better images On using the flash Flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon” This is caused by the reflection of flash light off the blood vessels of the retina of the subject’s eyes because the pupils of the subject’s eyes are wide open in a dark place. Camera Eye Retina How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced? � Se
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Identifying parts DSC-T200 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Bottom A Zoom (W/T) lever (28) B Shutter button (27) C Microphone D (Playback) button (35) A LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) E POWER button/POWER lamp B Hook for wrist strap/Grip F Flash (29) C Speaker G Lens D Battery insertion slot H AF illuminator (75)/Self-timer lamp E Multi connector (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) Used in the following situations: I Lens cover � Making a USB connection between the camera and
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Identifying parts DSC-T70/T75 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Bottom A POWER button/POWER lamp B Zoom (W/T) lever (28) C Shutter button (27) A Speaker D (Playback) button (35) B LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) E Flash (29) C Hook for wrist strap/Grip F Microphone D Battery insertion slot G Lens E Multi connector H AF illuminator (75)/Self-timer lamp Used in the following situations: (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) � Making a USB connection between the I Lens cover camera a
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Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to Screen operation the display selection screen (page 23). You can change the settings by touching the See the pages in parentheses for details of following: 1, 2, 3. operation. � Touching an icon displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, When shooting still images touch [?] (page 22). A Display Indication HOME Displays the HOME screen. Image size settings (13) Self-timer settings (28) Shooting
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Indicators on the screen C Display Indication Display Indication Vibration warning � Indicates vibration may AF mode/focus preset prevent you from shooting settings (31, 32) 0.5m 1.0m clear images due to 3.0m 7.0m � [0.5m] is available in the insufficient lighting. Even if DSC-T70/T75 only. the vibration warning Metering mode settings appears, you can still shoot (33) images. However, we recommend that you turn on ISO number settings (34) the anti-blur function, using 0EV Exposu
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Indicators on the screen F Display Indication AF range finder frame (31) Low battery warning (117) Histogram (24) G Display Indication z AE/AF lock (27) NR slow shutter � When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the picture noise. 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number (34) +2.0EV Exposure Value (34) Macro/Close focus (30) � When [Display Setup] is set t
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Indicators on the screen B When playing back still images Display Indication BACK Backs to the previous screen. Adjusts the volume (35). x Stop N Playback / Playback zoom (36) Turns v/V/b/B on/off. Displays the previous/next image. m M Fast forward/Rewind When playing back movies DISP Changes the screen display. Screen indicators Screen indicators 3 to 5 show the current setting status. C Display Indication Battery remaining Image size (13) Screen operation Check mark You can change t
