© 2010 Sony Corporation 4-198-779-11(1)GBCyber-shot HandbookDSC-T99/T99D/T99C/T99DCTable of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex10GBViewing on TVsViewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV·························
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex100GBLCD BrightnessThis sets the brightness of the LCD screen.1 t (Settings) t (Main Set
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex101GBLanguage SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and message
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex102GBDisplay colorSets the color of the screen display.1 t (Settings) t (Main Settings)
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex103GBDemo ModeYou can set whether to use a demonstration of the shooting functions or Smile
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex104GBInitializeInitializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initiali
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex105GBCOMPONENTSelects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordanc
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex106GBVideo OutSets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex107GBHousingDisplays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the hou
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex108GBUSB ConnectSets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device usi
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex109GBLUN SettingsSets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer scr
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex11GBMENU/Settings SearchYou can easily select the various shooting functions from .1 Lower
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex110GBDownload MusicYou can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change backgroun
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex111GBFormat MusicYou can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex112GBPower SaveSets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex113GBTransferJetYou can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex114GBEye-FiSets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex115GB• When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC ap
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex116GBCalibrationEnables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex117GBFormatFormats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of th
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex118GBCreate REC.FolderCreates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images.Images are
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex119GBChange REC.FolderChanges the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex12GB• [Underwater Sweep Panorama] is displayed only when [Housing] is set to [On].• Only the
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex120GBDelete REC.FolderDeletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded ima
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex121GBCopyCopies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.1 Insert a memory card wi
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex122GBFile NumberSelects the method used to assign file numbers to images.1 t (Settings) t
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex123GBArea SettingAdjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.1 t (Settings) t (
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex124GBDate & Time SettingSets the date and time again.1 t (Settings) t (Clock Setting
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex125GBViewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TVYou can view images recorded on the ca
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex126GBViewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TVYou can view images recorded on the camera
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex127GBz“PhotoTV HD”This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.By connecting a S
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex128GBUsing with your computer“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (suppl
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex129GBUsing the software1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex13GBYou can easily select the various viewing functions from .1 Press the (Playback) butt
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex130GB1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM dri
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex131GBConnecting the camera to the computer1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex132GB1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognize
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex133GBUploading images to a media serviceThis camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex134GB1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.When you connect the camera a
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex135GBPrinting still imagesYou can print still images using the following methods.• Printing
136GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndexTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.B
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex137GBThe remaining charge indicator is incorrect.• This is caused when you use the camera in
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex138GBAnti-blur function does not work.• The anti-blur function may not work properly when sh
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex139GBThe close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work.• (Landscape) mode, (Twil
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex14GBYou can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.1 Touch to display the MENU scr
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex140GBCannot shoot images in succession.• You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smi
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex141GBA “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” me
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex142GBCannot insert a memory card.• Insert it in the correct direction.You have formatted a m
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex143GBCannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.• Perform [Calibration] (page
144GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndexWarning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex145GBSystem error• Turn the power off and then on again.Camera overheatingAllow it to cool•
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex146GBNo still images • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be playe
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex147GBMaximum number of images already selected• Up to 10 files can be selected when using [T
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex148GB• When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, s
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex149GBUsing the camera abroadYou can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Ad
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex15GB* [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex150GBMemory cardThe types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex151GBNotes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)• This product is compatib
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex152GBBattery packOn charging the battery pack• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex153GBBattery charger• Only NP-BN1-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the b
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex154GBTransferJet standardTransferJet communications conform to the standard given below.Tran
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex155GBNumber of still images and recordable time of moviesThe number of still images and reco
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex156GBPrecautionsDo not use/store the camera in the following places• In an extremely hot, co
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex157GBIndexAAF Illuminator ...
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex158GBIImage Index ...72
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex159GBShooting Direction...48Slidesho
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex16GBNames of partsA Zoom (W/T) lever (33, 35)B Shutter buttonC MicrophoneD ON/OFF (Power) bu
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex160GBNotes on the License“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software are provided in the camera
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex17GBList of icons displayed on the screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the c
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex18GB234Display IndicationBattery remainingLow battery warningAF illuminatorRecording folder
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex19GBUsing the touch panelThe camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by to
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex2GBHow to use this handbookClick on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding pag
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex20GBOperating the camera by dragging the LCD screenAction Operation methodDisplays/hides the
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex21GBCustomizing MENU itemsDuring shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below on th
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex22GBUsing the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 32 MB of internal memory. This mem
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex23GBREC ModeYou can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective.1 Lower the le
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex24GBIntelligent Auto AdjustmentAllows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted au
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex25GBSweep PanoramaAllows you to create a panoramic image from composite images.1 Lower the l
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex26GBzChanging the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic imageShooting Direction:
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex27GBMovie ModeAllows you to record movies.1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex28GBProgram AutoAllows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutt
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex29GBScene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.1 Lower t
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex3GBNotes on using the cameraNotes on the types of memory cards that you can use (sold separa
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex30GB• When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode,
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex31GBFor shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of f
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex32GBUnderwater Sweep PanoramaWhen the camera is installed in a housing (such as the Marine P
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex33GBZoomYou can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enla
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex34GBViewing still images1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex35GBPlayback ZoomPlays back the enlarged image.1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex36GBWide ZoomIn single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the en
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex37GBTemporarily Rotated DisplayThis is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate a
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex38GBViewing movies1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.2 Select a movi
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex39GBEasy ModeAllows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The tex
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex4GBNotes on the LCD screen and lens• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-pre
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex40GBMovie shooting sceneAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex41GBSmile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.1 Lo
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex42GBzHints for better capturing of smiles• The shutter operates when any person whose face i
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex43GBFlash1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.2 (Flash) t desired modeWhen the
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex44GBFlashIn Easy Mode, select the Flash setting from .1 Lower the lens cover to switch to s
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex45GBSelf-Timer1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.2 (Self-Timer) t desired mo
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex46GBzHints for preventing blurIf your hands or body moves while holding the camera and press
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex47GBSelf-TimerIn Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from .1 Lower the lens cover to s
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex48GBShooting DirectionSet the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex49GBImage Size/Panorama Image SizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex5GBTable of contentsNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbook·······················
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex50GBThe larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amo
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex51GBzOn “image quality” and “image size”A digital image is made up of a collection of small
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex52GBBurst SettingsYou can select single-image mode or burst mode.1 Lower the lens cover to s
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex53GBMacroUse this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as ins
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex54GBEVYou can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex55GBISOSets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene S
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex56GBWhite BalanceAdjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex57GB• [White Balance] is not available in the following situations:– In Intelligent Auto Adj
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex58GBUnderwater White BalanceAdjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater)
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex59GBFocusYou can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the prope
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex6GBMENU (Shooting)MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11MENU (Viewi
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex60GBzQuickly choosing the priority subjectTouching the screen displays a frame, and then pre
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex61GBMetering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex62GBScene RecognitionThe camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes th
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex63GB• The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zo
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex64GBSoft Skin EffectWhen the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the S
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex65GBFace DetectionDetects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure,
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex66GBzSelecting the priority faceNormally the camera automatically selects the face to focus
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex67GBDROThe camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex68GBAnti BlinkWhen Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap) while you are sh
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex69GBDisplay SettingsSets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shoot
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex7GBOthersUsing the camera abroad·································· 149Memory card ··········
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex70GBEasy ModeWhen viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex71GBCalendarThis feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex72GBImage IndexDisplays multiple images at the same time.1 Press the (Playback) button to
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex73GBSlideshowImages are automatically played back in succession.1 Press the (Playback) but
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex74GB1 Touch (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music].2 Touch desired mode t [Start].3 To exit s
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex75GB• The interval setting is invalid for movie playback.IntervalSets the screen switching i
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex76GBDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion.1 Press the (Playback) button
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex77GBzYou can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting imagesWhen you select
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex78GBSend by TransferJetTransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows d
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex79GB1 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera.2 Closely align the (TransferJet
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex8GBOperation SearchLeaving the settings to the cameraIntelligent Auto Adjustment············
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex80GBPaintPaints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file.The original imag
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex81GBRetouchRetouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is re
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex82GBView ModeAllows you to select the display format for viewing images.1 Press the (Playb
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex83GBProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for r
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex84GBDPOFDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the image
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex85GBRotateRotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex86GBVolume SettingsAdjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.1 Press the (Playba
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex87GBDisplay SettingsSets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewi
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex88GBExposure dataThis sets whether or not to display the exposure data of the currently disp
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex89GBNumber of images in indexSets the number of images displayed in the index screen.1 Press
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex9GBShooting in dark placesHigh Sensitivity··················································
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex90GBSelect FolderWhen multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects t
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex91GBAF IlluminatorThe AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject i
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex92GBGrid LineWith reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex93GBDisp. ResolutionAdjusts the level of the image resolution on the LCD screen. If you sele
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex94GBDigital ZoomSelects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical z
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex95GBAuto OrientationWhen the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the cam
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex96GBScene Recog. GuideYou can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex97GBRed Eye ReductionThe flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-e
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex98GBBlink AlertWhen an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection
Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex99GBBeepChanges the settings of the sound produced when you operate the camera.1 t (Settin
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