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Digital Still Camera/Cámara fotografía digital
Instruction Manual GB
Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-T500
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-
shot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Para tener más información sobre las operaciones
avanzadas, consulte la “Guía práctica de Cyber-shot”
(PDF) y la “Guía avanzada de Cyber-shot” del CD-ROM
(suministrado) utilizando un ordenador.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the un
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English IMPORTANT Owner’s Record SAFEGUARDS The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these For your protection, please read these safety numbers whenever you call upon your Sony instructions completely before operating dealer regarding this product. the appliance, and keep this manual for Model No. DSC-T500 future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions Serial No. ___________________________ and
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning 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 [ Water and Moisture Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Replace the battery with the specified type only. If you have any questions about this product, you Otherwise, fire or injury may result. may call: Sony Customer Information Center Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such 1-800-222-SONY (7669) as sunshine, fire or the like. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. For Customers in the U.S.A. and [ Regulatory Information Canada Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY
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[ Note: For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This product has been tested and found compliant device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for These limits are designed to provide reasonable using connection cables shorter than 3 meters protection against harmful interference in a (9.8 feet). residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra
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Disposal of waste batteries [ Notice for the customers in the (applicable in the European Union countries applying EU Directives and other European countries with The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- separate collection systems) 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 g
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied ..............................................
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Notes on using the 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, remove the battery 99.99% of the pixels are operational for pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while effective use. However, some tiny black and/or the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” ma
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSD (1) � AV cable (1) � Multi-output stand UC-TE (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � Wrist strap (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/ Battery case (1) GB �CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” � USB cable (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) About the wrist strap Hook Attach the strap and place your hand through the
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About the multi-output stand Under the following situations, attach the camera on the multi-output stand, then connect the stand and the other devices via cables. � When connecting the camera and the computer by USB cable. � When connecting to a TV’s audio/video input jacks. � When connecting to a PictBridge-compliant printer. 10
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers in countries/regions other than the Canada USA and Canada Plug CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. GB 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fu
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Battery/ “Memory Stick Duo” cover With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the Battery “Memory Stick Duo” until it eject lever clicks into place. Open Close Align the v mark on the battery pack with the battery eject lever, and insert the battery while pushing outward on the hook. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3Insert the battery pack. 4Close the battery/“M
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[ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient Battery Battery half Battery low, Change the battery power almost fully full recording/ with fully charged remaining charged playback one, or charge the will stop battery. (The warning soon. indicator flashes.) � If the NP-FD1 battery pack (not supplied) is used, the minute display ( 60 Min) is also shown after the rem
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock Lens Support the part shown in the POWER button illustration and lower the lens cover. Lens cover The lens cover has a two-layer construction. Do not press on the inside cover. Touch panel 1Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. � Be careful not to apply force to the lens cover when lowering it. 2Set the clock by touching the button on the touch panel. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then touch . 2 Touch each item, t
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[ Notes on when the power is turned on If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). On the touch panel buttons Perform settings on this camera by lightly touching the buttons on the screen with your finger. � When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V/b/B to change the page. � You can return to the previous screen by
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Shooting images Mode switch Shutter button Zoom (W/T) lever Stereo microphone Self-timer lamp Flash Mode switch Lens cover (Touch panel side) Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1Select the shooting mode with the mode switch. When shooting still images: Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Open the lens cover. 3Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 16
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4Shoot with the shutter button. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. � You can select the point to bring into focus by AE/AF lock indicator touching the screen. is displayed on the top right of the screen if a face is detected at the touched position or is displayed if an object other than a pe
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Image size/Self-timer/Shooting mode/Flash/Macro/Display This section describes the basic buttons that appear on the touch panel. Touch the button and when finished making settings touch [BACK]. A Image Size B Self-Timer C Shooting mode D Flash mode (only for still images) E Macro/Close focus F DISP (Display Setup) [ / Changing the image size Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Still image For prints up to A3+(13×19") For prints up to A4(8×10") For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or
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[ Changing the shooting mode Touch the shooting mode setting button on the screen. Still image Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted Auto Adjustment automatically. Scene Selection Touch , then select the desired mode. Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. (High Sensitivity): Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. (Soft Snap): Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. (Twilight Portrait): Sho
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[ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off [ Macro/Close focus enabled (Shooting close-up) Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting button on the screen. : Macro Off : Macro On W side:
