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                        Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-T2
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.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-273-227-11(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-T2 instructions completely before operating  Serial No. ___________________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for  future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions  WARNING and i
                    
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                        [ Cleaning long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  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 [ Regulatory Information CAUTION Declaration of Conformity Replace the battery with the specified type only.  Trade Name: SONY Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Model No.: DSC-T2 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such  Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. as sunshine, fire or the like. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 For Customers in the U.S.A. and  Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  Rules. O
                    
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                        – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a [ Disposal of Old Electrical &  circuit different from that to which the  Electronic Equipment (Applicable  receiver is connected. in the European Union and other  – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  European countries with separate  technician for help. collection 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. F
                    
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                        battery should be replaced by qualified service  staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,  hand over the product at end-of-life to the  applicable collection point for the recycling of  electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on  how to remove the battery from the product  safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable  collection point for the recycling of waste  batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of  t
                    
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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) � USB adaptor for Multi connector (1)/ USB adaptor cap (1) � USB cable (long) (1)/USB cable (short) (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/ � Wrist strap (1) Battery case (1) �CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software � Paint pen (1) – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) � Adaptor plate (1) Y
                    
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                        About the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand  Hook through the loop to prevent the camera from  damage by being dropped. On attaching the USB adaptor for Multi connector/USB adaptor cap � Depending on when or where you use the camera, attach the USB adaptor for Multi connector to either  the long or the short cable. � Attach the USB adaptor cap on the USB cable when carrying it in bags, etc. � Be careful not to hang or give strong impact to the adaptor or the cable. It may become d
                    
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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 to the wall outlet to the wall  outlet 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 up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack 
                    
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                        2 Inserting the battery pack Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”  cover Close Battery eject  lever Open Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v  mark on the side of the battery pack. Press and  hold the battery eject lever and insert the  battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the battery pack. 3Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Remai
                    
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                        [ To remove the battery pack Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover and remove the battery pack. Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. � Never remove the battery pack when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the  “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory. � Use the NP-BD1 battery pack (supplied) only with this camera. [ To insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover to insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. Insert the
                    
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                        3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock  POWER button Lens  Lens cover  Touch panel 1Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 2Set the clock by touching the button on the touch panel. 1 Touch the desired date display format, then touch . 2 Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V. 3 Touch [OK]. On the touch panel buttons Perform settings on this camera by lightly touching the  buttons or icons on the screen with your finger. � When the item you want to set is
                    
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                        [ To set the date and time again Touch [HOME], then touch  (Settings) t  (Clock Settings) (pages 23, 24). [ Note on when the Power is turn on � Once the battery is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. � 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). [ How to open the lens cover 1 Place your finger on t
                    
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                        Shooting images easily Microphone  Shutter button Lens Flash Self-timer lamp/ Smile shutter lamp T/W (Zoom)  button Touch panel  Lens cover Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1Open the lens cover. 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in  the center of the focus  frame or touch the point  for focusing. � is displayed if a face is detected in the touched position or  is displayed if an object  other than a person’s face is detected. Touch  to cancel this function. 3
                    
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                        Image size/Self-timer/Shooting mode/Flash/Macro/Display [ Using the self-timer Touch the self-timer setting icon on the  screen. Touch the desired item, then  [BACK]. Self-Timer Off ( ): Not using the self-timer Self-Timer 10sec ( ): Setting the 10-second  A Changing the image size delay self-timer B Using the self-timer Self-Timer 2sec ( ): Setting the 2-second  C Changing the shooting mode delay self-timer D Selecting a flash mode for still images When you press the shutter button, the self- E
                    
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                         Twilight Portrait: Allows you to shoot [ Macro/Close focus (Shooting  sharp images of people in dark places  close-up) without losing the dark atmosphere of the  Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting  surroundings. icon on the screen. Touch the desired item,   Twilight: Allows you to shoot images  then [BACK]. without losing the dark atmosphere of the  Macro Off ( ) surroundings. Macro On ( ):  Landscape: Focuses only on a distant  W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches  subject to sh
                    
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                        Viewing/deleting images The following steps explain how to view images stored in the internal memory. You can view images by normal playback mode or by scrapbook mode, which you can enjoy  viewing images with background. Speaker   (Playback) button SCRAPBOOK button  T/W (Zoom) button Multi connector (bottom) 1Press  (Playback) button. If you press  (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and  set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press  (P
                    
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                        Selecting how to play back images Images stored in the camera are separated into groups by events and played back as albums.  You can change how to play back images in the album to make the images easier to search. Album List Index Single Image Calendar [ To view an index screen When you touch  (Index) while viewing the single image, the image will be displayed by  each album in index mode. Touch / to display the previous/next page.  (Index) � To return to the single image screen, touch the thum