Sony DSC-T300 User Manual

© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-288-698-11(1)GBDigital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-T300Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughl

10Basic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light t

100Installing the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• Log on as Administrator.1 Turn on your co

101Using your computerInstalling the software (supplied)After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”,

102On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software.Th

103Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the ca

104Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Connect the camera to a computer as described in “Connecting the camera to your

105Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” start

106Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory St

107Using your computerCopying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browse

108Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”3 Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK

109Using your computerViewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”This section describes the process usi

11Basic techniques for better imagesAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that i

110Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer

111Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Ma

112Using your Macintosh computer3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer.1Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the folder where the i

113Using your computerViewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-s

114Printing still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before prin

115Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot usi

116Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer2 Turn on the printer, then press (Playback) button.The camera is set to playback mo

117Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer[Date]Selects [Day & Time] or [Date] to insert the date and t

118Printing at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop su

119Printing still imagesPrinting at a shop1 Touch [MENU] while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode.2 Touch [DPOF] and touch (Mul

12Basic techniques for better imagesA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, th

120TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.Be aware that by sending the camera for repair

121TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot insert the battery pack.• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.Cannot turn on the

122TroubleshootingCannot record images.• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of the following:

123TroubleshootingTroubleshootingZoom does not work.• You cannot use the Optical zoom in (Close focus enabled) mode.• You cannot use the Digital Zoo

124TroubleshootingCannot insert dates on images.• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 129). By using “Picture

125TroubleshootingTroubleshootingDots appear and remain on the screen.• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).Cannot shoot i

126TroubleshootingThe buttons and icons no longer appear.• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will moment

127TroubleshootingTroubleshootingYour computer does not recognize the camera.• Turn on the camera.• When the battery level is low, insert the charged

128TroubleshootingCannot print an image.• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera

129TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSee “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.Images are printed with both edges cut off.• Dep

13Basic techniques for better imagesThe default settings are marked with .*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing pa

130TroubleshootingPrinting is canceled.• Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (PictBridge Connecting) mark

131TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot reset the file-number.• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera.

132Warning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. The

133TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesCannot access Memory Stick Access denied• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the access contro

134Warning indicators and messagesInvalid operation• You have touched the panel when using the digital zoom or Close focus enabled mode. While using t

135TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesError Playing Music• Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.• Execute [Format

136OthersUsing the camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in a

137OthersOn the “Memory Stick Duo”A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used wi

138On the “Memory Stick Duo”Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant de

139OthersOn the battery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F

14Basic techniques for better imagesThe eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phe

140On the battery chargerOn the battery charger• Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery ch

141OthersOn Cyber-shot StationOn Cyber-shot StationThe Cyber-shot Station CSS-HD2 (not supplied) is compliant to the camera.Using the Cyber-shot Stati

142On Cyber-shot StationOperating the Cyber-shot Station with the remoteWhen the remote supplied with the CSS-HD2 is used with this camera, the follow

143IndexIndexIndexAAdd / Remove Favorites ...66Adjusting EV ...51AE/AF lock indicator...25, 48AF Illuminator ...

144IndexHHappy Faces ...71HD(1080i) ...87High Sensitivity...42Hi-Speed Shutter ...

145IndexIndexSScene Recognition ...56Scene Selection...42ScreenChanging the display ...21Indicator...

146Notes on the License“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with

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15Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Zoom (W/T) lever (27)B Shutter button (25)C MicrophoneD (Playback) button

16Indicators on the screenTouch [DISP] on the bottom right of the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 21).See the pages in parenthe

17Indicators on the screenCD Scene Recognition (56)Red-eye reduction (60) Flash level (60)Flash charging Recording mode (55) Face Det

18Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remainingLow battery warning (132) I

19Indicators on the screenCDisplay Indication125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number (50)+2.0EV Exposure Value (51) Metering mode (49)

2Notes on using the cameraNotes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied)“Memory Stick Duo”: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” wit

20Operate the touch panelThis LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel).1 Turn on the camera.During shooting: Slide

21Changing the screen displayTouch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen.• Settings other than [LCD Brightness] should be mad

22Changing the screen display[Display Histogram]This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen.A histogram is a graph showing the bri

23Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Du

24Basic OperationsShooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)The procedure for shooting images using the basic functions is given below.1 Open the lens cov

25Basic OperationsShooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)3 Shoot with the shutter button.1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.The z

26Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)Shooting moviesTouch the shooting mode setting button, then touch (Movie Mode) (page 41).If you shoot a stil

27Basic OperationsShooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)W/T Using the zoomSlide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to

28Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. Touch the d

29Basic OperationsViewing images1 Press (Playback) button.• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on and set

3Table of contentsNotes on using the camera ...2Basic techniques for better images

30Viewing images To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area.v/V/b/B: Adjusts

31Basic OperationsViewing still images as a slideshowImages are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music.1 Touch (Slidesh

32Viewing still images as a slideshowTo change the setupTouch the item you want to change on the setup screen displayed in step 2.The following items

33Basic OperationsViewing still images as a slideshowEffectsSimpleA simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval. The playback interva

34Viewing still images as a slideshowz To add /change Music filesYou can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to pla

35Basic OperationsDeleting images1 Press (Playback) button.2 Display the image you want to delete, then touch (Delete).3 Touch [OK].When you delet

36Learning the various functions – HOME/MenuThe HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless

37Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/MenuTouching [HOME] displays the following items.Only the available items are displayed on the

38Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu1 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.2

39Basic OperationsMenu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and the shooting mode.Only the available it

4Table of contentsShooting menu... 52Image Size: Selecting the im

40Menu itemsViewing menu (page 65) (Date List) (Filter by Faces) (Add / Remove Favorites) (View Mode) (Wide Zoom Display) (Slideshow) (Retouch) (P

41Using the shooting functionsUsing the shooting functionsSwitching the shooting mode You can switch the shooting mode.Shooting modes: There are four

42Shooting images using Scene SelectionScene Selection modesThe following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.*When you shoot images using

43Using the shooting functionsShooting images using Scene SelectionFunctions you can use in Scene SelectionFor shooting an image appropriately accordi

44Shooting images using Scene SelectionShooting in Smile Shutter modeWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.1 Set the

45Using the shooting functionsShooting images using Scene Selectionz Hints for better capturing of smiles1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.2 Try

46Shooting images (Program Auto mode)The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to (Program Auto).You can

47Using the shooting functionsShooting images (Program Auto mode)• AF stands for Auto Focus.• Regardless of which mode is set, touching the screen wil

48Shooting images (Program Auto mode)z If the subject is out of focusWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when

49Using the shooting functionsShooting images (Program Auto mode)Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine

5Table of contentsViewing menu...65 (Date List): Selecting the

50Shooting images (Program Auto mode)Sets the ISO sensitivity.• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11.• You can select only from [ISO AUTO],

51Using the shooting functionsShooting images (Program Auto mode)Manually adjusts the exposure.• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.• The compen

52For details on the operation 1 page 38Shooting menuThe available modes are indicated as shown below. For details on how to operate the menu, see pag

53Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also

54Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. For details on the Smile Shutter, s

55Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when

56Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38On the Exposure Bracket• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these

57Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38About scenes that are recognizedThe following scenes are recognized.

58Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in au

59Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38• For details on the white balance, see page 11.• Under fluorescent

6Table of contents Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 ... 89 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2...

60Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Adjusts the amount of flash light.• To change flash mode, see page 28.• Sometimes effects do not

61Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects th

62Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies.Selects the anti-blu

63Using the viewing functionsUsing the viewing functionsSelecting the View ModeWhen using the camera with a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can select how ima

64Selecting the View Mode For details on the operation 1 page 38This feature displays images registered as Favorites (page 66).1 Touch the Favorites g

65For details on the operation 1 page 38Using the viewing functionsViewing menuThis section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in

66Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as Favorites.To add an image as Favorites1

67Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38To select and add multiple images as Favorites1 Touch [MENU] in single

68Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In

69Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Trimming)Records the zoomed playback image.1 Touch the image or slid

7Table of contentsTroubleshooting...120Warning indicators and messag

70Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Soft Focus)Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to signalize a subject.1 Touch the center

71Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Radial Blur)Decides the center point for expressing movement in the

72Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Paints characters or graphics on the still image, and record it as a new file.See page 78.You can

73Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Selects and deletes images in single-image mode or in index mode.To de

74Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38In index mode:4 Touch the thumbnail image you want to delete.The mark is attached to the select

75Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38To protect an image1 Display the image you want to protect.2 Touch [ME

76Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38To cancel the protectionTouch the image whose protection you want to cancel by taking the same st

77Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.1 Select

78Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint)You can paint or put stamps on still image and record it as a new file. Use the paint pen (supplie

79Using the viewing functionsPainting or putting stamps on still images (Paint)To stamp1 Touch .2 Touch the stamp select button, the desired stamp, th

8Basic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember t

80Customizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsYou can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Sett

81For details on the operation 1 page 80Customizing the settings Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory St

82Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 80Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Touch [Change REC.Folder].The folder se

83Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 80 Memory Tool — Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Mem

84For details on the operation 1 page 80 Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 1The default settings are marked with .Selects the sound produced whe

85Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 80Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react

86Settings For details on the operation 1 page 80You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode.1 Set Scene Selection mode to (Smile Shutter

87Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 80 Main Settings — Main Settings 2The default settings are marked with .Select

88Settings For details on the operation 1 page 80Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The T

89Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 80 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1The default settings are marked with

9Basic techniques for better imagesHints for preventing blurThe camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On t

90Settings For details on the operation 1 page 80Selects the auto focus operation mode.• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function i

91Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 80 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2The default settings are marked with

92Settings For details on the operation 1 page 80 Clock SettingsSets the date and time.1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME scree

93Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 80 Language SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings

94Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection varies according to the type

95Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TV3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.Touch /

96Viewing images on a TVYou can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV* with the HD Output Adapto

97Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TV3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.Touch /

98Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 111).Illu

99Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environ