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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-T20/T25
For details on the advanced operations, please access
“Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-
up Guide” contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a
computer.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-100-786-11(1)
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Owner’s Record IMPORTANT The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in SAFEGUARDS the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. For your protection, please read these safety Model No. DSC-T20/DSC-T25 instructions completely before operating Serial No. ______________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. WARNING Carefully observe all warnings, precautions a
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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 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 Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Customers in the U.S.A. and The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION [ Regulatory Information BATTERIES Declaration of Conformity Lithium-Ion batteries are Trade Name: SONY recyclable. Model
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference [ Disposal of Old Electrical & to radio or television reception, which can be Electronic Equipment (Applicable determined by turning the equipment off and on, in the European Union and other the user is encouraged to try to correct the European countries with separate interference by one or more of the following measures: collection systems) – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment an
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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-CSG/BC-CSGB/ � USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) BC-CSGC (1) � HD Output Adaptor Cable (1) (DSC-T25 only) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � Wrist strap (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) � CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”/“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”) (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and pass your hand
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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 CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger 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 char
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Insert the battery Insert the “Memory Stick pack while pressing Duo” with the front side the battery eject lever facing the LCD screen. Battery/“Memory Stick with the tip of the Duo” cover battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3Insert the battery pack. 4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ When there is no “Memory
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[ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient Battery Battery half Battery low, Change the battery remaining power almost fully full recording/ with fully charged guidelines remaining charged playback one, or charge the will stop battery. (The warning soon. indicator flashes.) � It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. � The display
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Lens cover Control button 1 2 3 HOME button z button 1Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 2Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. [ To change the date and time Press the HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (page 18). [ When you turn o
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) The following procedure is for shooting a still image. Shutter Microphone button Flash Zoom button Self-timer lamp MENU button Control button Tripod receptacle Lens cover (bottom) HOME button Lens DISP button Flash button Macro button Self-timer button 1Slide the lens cover downward. 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: 1 Pre
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Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the zoom [ DISP Changing the screen display Press to zoom, press to undo zoom. Press v (DISP) on the control button. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode Each time you press v (DISP) button, the for still images) display changes as follows. Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly Brightness of LCD backlight up until the desired mode is selected. r : Flash Auto Histogram on Strobes when there is insufficient light or r backlight (default setting)
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Viewing/deleting images (Playback) (Index)/ (playback button zoom) button Speaker (playback zoom) button MENU button Control button Multi connector HOME button (bottom) 1Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press b/B to rewind/fast f
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[ Viewing an index screen Press to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. � You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] on the HOME screen. � Each time you press , the number of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press
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Connect the camera to the HDTV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (DSC-T25 only). COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO White/Red To the multi connector Green/Blue/Red HD Output Adaptor Cable (DSC-T25 only) � The cable for video jacks (Green/Blue/Red) is the same color as the respective jacks. 17
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen. z button Control button HOME button 1Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Select the desired item with v
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For details on the operation 1 page 18 HOME screen items The following categories and items are displayed when you press the HOME button. A description of the selected category or item is displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Items Auto Adjustment Shooting Scene Selection Program Auto Movie Mode Single Image View Images Index Display Slide Show Print Printing, Other Music Tool Download Music Format Music Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC
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Using menu items MENU button z button Control button 1Press MENU to display the menu. Function Guide � The menu can be displayed only when the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode. � Different items are available, depending on the selected mode. 2Select the desired item with v/V on the control button. If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3Select the desired setting with b/B on the control button. � If the desired item is hidden, keep press
