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Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
Digital Still Camera
Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
User’s Guide/
Using your computer
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
DSC-T9
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for
Troubleshooting
shooting/playback with your camera.
Operating Instructions
Others
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume
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If you have any questions about this product, you WARNING may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 1-800-222-SONY (7669) not expose the unit to rain or The number below is for the FCC related matters moisture. only. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Regulatory Information Canada Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Model No.: DSC-T9 Lithium-Ion batteries are Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. recyclabl
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– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic circuit different from that to which the Equipment (Applicable in the receiver is connected. European Union and other European – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV countries with separate collection technician for help. systems) The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Fo
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Notes on using your camera If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a Types of “Memory Stick” that can be long time, use up the existing charge and used (not supplied) remove it from your camera, then store it in a The IC recording medium used by this cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are pack functions (page 99). two types of “Memory Stick”. For details on the usable battery pack, see page 99. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can u
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Do not use the camera near a location that On image data compatibility generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule The camera may not be able to record or play for Camera File system) universal standard back properly. established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations Information Technology Industries may cause malfunctions. Association). If moisture condensation occurs, remove it Playback of
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 25 Enjoy your images
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Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting...................................
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Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 41 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items.............................................................................. 47 Camera 1........................................................................................... 48 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Revi
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................58 Copying images to your computer...........................................................60 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................67 Using the supplied software ....................................................................68 Using your Macintosh comp
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Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch (page 25), the menus (page 30), 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 s
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Enjoying the camera 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 = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the = too much light proper value in the auto adjustment m
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2112 480 On the effects of lighting Color The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 36). On “image quality” and “image size” Quality A digital i
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Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many pixels (Fine Example: Printing in image quality and up to A4 size large file size) Few pixels (Rough Example: An attached image quality but image to be sent by e- small file size) mail The default settings are marked with . Image size Usage guidelines 6M (2816×2112) Larger For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size 3:2* (2816×1872) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) For printing in pos
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 7 2 1 5 3 6 4 2 8 7 5 9 3 0 8 6 4 qa 9 A (STEADY SHOT) button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) qsqdqf qgqh qj B Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) A Mode switch (25) C Flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”) B Speaker D Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read This C LCD screen (20) First”)/AF illuminator (50) D (Screen display switch) button (20) E POWER lamp (t step 2 in “Read This First”) E MENU button (30) F
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Enjoying the camera L Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First”) M “Memory Stick Duo” slot (t step 3 in “Read This First”) N Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in “Read This First”) O Battery eject lever (t step 1 in “Read This First”) P Multi connector (bottom) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 2 To the multi connector 1 To DC IN jack Cable for multi- use terminal v mark (supplied) 3 To wall outlet Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
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Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of Display Indication operation. Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in When shooting still images “Read This First”) 60min Camera mode (Program) 1 3 (25) SL Flash mode (t step 5 in 4 “Read This First”) Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 48, step 5 5 in “Read This First”) 1.3 2 Red-eye reduction (49) When shooting movies Sharpness (40) STD 640 101 60min Saturation (40) 1 [ ] 3 STBY 00:00:00 00:28:25 C:32:00 Contrast (40) ON
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Enjoying the camera C Display Indication Display Indication + Spot metering cross hair (36) Image size (t step 4 in 6M 3:2 3M “Read This First”) AF range finder frame (34) 1M VGA 16:9 FINE STD 160 640 640 FINE STD Image quality (37) Recording folder (53) 101 This does not appear when using internal memory. E Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Display Indication Remaining “Memory Histogram (20, 33) Stick” capacity (21) 00:00:00 Recording time [maximum [00:28:05] recordable time] (21)
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A When playing back still images Display Indication M 101 60min VGA 101 12/12 Battery remaining (t step 1 3 60min C:32:00 1 in “Read This First”) 1.3 +2.0EV M Recording mode (25, 37) 4 500 F3.5 Image size (t step 4 in 6M 3:2 3M “Read This First”) 1M VGA 16:9 FINE STD 5 160 640 640 2 - Protect (42) BACK/NEXT VOLUME Print order (DPOF) mark (78) When playing back movies Change folder (41) This does not appear when 60min using internal memory. 1 3 Zoom scaling (t step 6 in 1.3 “Read This Firs
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Enjoying the camera C E Display Indication Display Indication PictBridge connecting (75) Histogram (20, 33) appears when histogram Recording folder (53) 101 display is disabled. This does not appear when using internal memory. 2005 1 1 Recorded date/time of the Playback folder (41) 101 9:30 AM playback image (49) This does not appear when DPOF Menu/Guide menu (30) using internal memory. z PAUSE Playing back Multi Burst Remaining internal z PLAY images in series (37) memory capacity (
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Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. switch) button, the display changes as However, the battery power may decrease faster follows. under such condition. For the below case, the display becomes Histogram on t Indicators off t Indicators Brightness of LCD backlight up on. – When connected to a TV (page 80) 60min – When using the AC Adaptor When you set the histogr
