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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-T300
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.
© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-288-701-11(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-T300 instructions completely before operating Serial No. ___________________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions WARNING 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) � USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) � Wrist strap (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) �CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/ � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Battery case (1) � Paint pen (1) About the wrist strap Hook Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop
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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. 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 fully
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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 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 “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3Insert the batter
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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 illustration and POWER button 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 � 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). 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
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Shooting images Zoom (W/T) lever Shutter button Microphone Self-timer lamp/ Flash Smile Shutter lamp Lens cover Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1Open the lens cover. 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. � You can select the point to bring into focus by 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
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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 [OK]. A Image Size B Self-Timer C Shooting mode D Flash mode 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 13×18 cm(5×7") : Shoot
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[ Changing the shooting mode Touch the shooting mode setting button on the screen. Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both Program Auto the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu. The setting buttons for Focus, Metering mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen. Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to
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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. : Auto The camera adjusts the f
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Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1Touch (Scene Selection) for the shooting mode and set to (Smile Shutter) mode (page 17). 2Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode. The Smile Shutter enters standby. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level. Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Det
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Viewing/deleting images Still image (Playback) button Zoom (W/T) lever Movie Speaker B/x Touch panel 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 (Playback) again. 2Touch (previous) / (next) on the screen to select an image. Movie: Touch B to playback a movie. Fast forward/Rewind: m/M (Touch B to return to normal playback.) Volume control: Touch dur
