Sony DSC-T3 User Manual

DSC-T3 2-186-580-12(1) [OpenType FONT]2-186-580-12 (1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual t

10DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Identifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.Camera456783129qa0qsqd POWER but

100DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Viewing images on a computerClick [Viewing video and pictures on PC] on the left side of the screen, then c

101DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computer Set up the menu background, buttons, titles, and so on, then click [Next

102DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT] Click [File] in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select [Print].The printing wizard screen appe

103DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computer Connecting your camera to your computerFor details, see page 91.Disconnec

104DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Required computer environmentOS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later)The above OS must be installed at the factory.C

105DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.1 Fi

106DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Symptom Cause/SolutionThe /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.• The AC Adaptor is di

107DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]TroubleshootingShooting still images/moviesSymptom Cause/SolutionThe LCD screen is not turned on even when

108DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Symptom Cause/SolutionThe image is too bright.• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location

109DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/SolutionThe close-ups (Macro) function does not work.• When shooting still im

11DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]890qsqa1234567 /CHG lamp (orange) (15) (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button (32) LCD screenFor detail

110DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Symptom Cause/SolutionThe image cannot be played back on a computer.• See page 111.Deleting/Editing Images

111DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]TroubleshootingComputersSymptom Cause/SolutionYou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible.• C

112DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Symptom Cause/SolutionThe image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.• Y

113DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]TroubleshootingPictBridge compliant printerSymptom Cause/SolutionThe connection cannot be established.• Co

114DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]OthersSymptom Cause/SolutionA slight rattling noise is heard from inside your camera when you move the came

115DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]TroubleshootingWarnings and messagesThe following messages may appear on the screen.Message Meaning/Correct

116DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Message Meaning/Corrective ActionImage size over• You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be p

117DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]TroubleshootingMessage Meaning/Corrective ActionProcessing• The printer is performing the printing stop pr

118DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis

119DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationNumber of images that can be saved or shooting timeThe number of images that can be s

12DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Cyber-shot StationThis is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer

120DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Menu itemsMenu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch or the setting

121DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationItem Setting DescriptionMode (REC Mode)5)Multi Burst – Records a continuous burst of

122DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (EV)+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.

123DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationWhen the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Folder)OK / Cancel Selects t

124DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Setup itemsThe Setup screen appears when you advance to in the menu and press  again. Factory settings a

125DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional information (Memory Stick Tool)Item Setting DescriptionFormatOK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Sti

126DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]2 (Setup 2)Item Setting DescriptionFile NumberSeries − Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Mem

127DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationPrecautionsDo not leave the camera in the following places• In extremely hot place,

128DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]If moisture condensation occursTurn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. No

129DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional information2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.3) 640(Fine) size mov

13DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]How to remove the tripod camera holderPress the tabs and pull off the tripod camera holder as illustrated, t

130DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]On “InfoLITHIUM” battery packWhat is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lit

131DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationBattery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by litt

132DSC-T3 2-186-580-12(1) [OpenType FONT] UC-TC Cyber-shot Station[Input and Output connectors]A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)MinijackVideo: 1 Vp-p

133DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationThe LCD screenPage numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional importa

134DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]5M/3:2/3M/1M/VGAImage size indicator (25)FINE / STDImage quality indicator (54)101Recording folder indicat

135DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationWhen shooting movies101[00:28:25]00:00:00STBY60minSTD6 4 0+C:32:001234560minBattery

136DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]When playing back still imagesC:32:00+2.0EVF3.550012/12VGA1011.3M60minVOLUMEBACK/NEXT12345101MRecording mo

137DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional informationHistogram indicator (61)Recording date/time of the playback image (38)Menu/Guide men

138DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]IndexAA/V connecting cable ...46Access lamp ...

139DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]IndexI“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...130ImageMixer VCD2 ...97

14DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Charging the battery pack1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.Slide the cover in the direction of th

140DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]SSaturation ...121Scene Selection ...

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DSC-T3 2-186-580-12(1) [OpenType FONT]Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer

15DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Getting started4DC IN jackCyber-shot StationAC AdaptorDC plug Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC I

16DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]/CHG lampThe /CHG lamp goes off when charging is completed.• When charging is completed, remove the camera

17DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Getting startedBattery remaining indicatorThe battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remain

18DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of image

19DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Getting startedUsing the AC adaptor1AC AdaptorMulti connectorDC plug Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to t

2DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U

20DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Turning on/off your cameraPOWER lampPOWER button Press POWER.The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power

21DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Getting startedSetting the date and time1Mode switch Set the mode switch to .• To change the date and tim

22DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]42004/ :/1 112 00AMOKCancelClock SetD/M/YM/D/YY/M/D Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you wa

23DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Getting startedChanging the language settingYou can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and

24DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Slide the cover in

25DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesSetting the still image size1Mode switch Set the mode switch to , and turn on the pow

26DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Image size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) bas

27DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesExamples based on the image qualityImage quality (Compression ratio)Usage guidelineFine

28DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Number of still images that can be recordedThe number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”1)T

29DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesBasic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment modeHolding the camera correctlyWhen

3DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaRECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-Ion batteries are recyclable

30DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]39660minVGAFINE101F3.530S AFAE/AF lock indicatorFlashes green Light up Press and hold the shutter button h

31DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesMode switch When you set the mode switch to , the functions that can be used change as

32DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Auto FocusWhen you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to

33DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesHistogram on (Image information can also be displayed during playback.)VGA10196S AF60mi

34DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Precision digital zoomAll image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 6×. Precision digital zoom function cuts

35DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesShooting close-ups — MacroThe close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up

36DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]260min95VGA101S AF Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus

37DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesSelecting a flash mode60minVGA10196S AF Set the mode switch to , and press  ( ) on th

38DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting images with the AF illuminatorThe AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in

39DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still images2SetuptMode Press  on the control button to advance to , then press  again. The Set

4DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Read this firstTrial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to mak

40DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene SelectionYou can shoot more effectively by selecting the appr

41DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still images Snow modeWhen shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears whi

42DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]1ModeProgramAutoCameraMENU Set the mode switch to , then press MENU.The menu appears.2WBISOProgramAutoCame

43DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting still imagesShooting with Scene SelectionWhen shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combi

44DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraBACK/NEXT VOLUMEVGA60min10:30PM2005 1 1101-00088/9101 •SINGLE

45DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Viewing still images2BACK/NEXT10:30PM2005 1 1101-0003VOLUMEVGA60min3/9101 Select the desired still image wi

46DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]3•SINGLE DISPLAY Select the desired still image with /// on the control button.The image in the yellow

47DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Viewing still images3TV/Video switch Turn on the TV and set the TV/Video switch to “Video”.• The name and

48DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Viewing images on a TV screenIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jac

49DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Deleting still imagesDeleting images110:30PM2005 1 1101-00022/9VGA101BACK/NEXT VOLUME60min Set the mode swi

5DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Carl Zeiss lensThis camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images wi

50DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode1DeleteSelectExitAll In This Folder While an ind

51DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Deleting still images4Delete Exit OK Press (Delete) and select [OK] with  on the control button, then pr

52DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]2ModeSetuptMENU Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press  on the control button to advance to , then pr

53DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Before advanced operationsHow to setup and operate your cameraThe usage of the menus and Setup screen items

54DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Changing the items in the Setup screen Press MENU.The menu appears. Press  on the control button to adva

55DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Before advanced operations Set the mode switch to . Press MENU.The menu appears. Select (P.Quality) wi

56DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Changing the recording folder Select (Memory Stick Tool) with /, [Change REC. Folder] with /, and [OK

57DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image shootingChoosing an auto focus methodYou can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mo

58DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Choosing a focus operation — AF ModeSingle AF (S AF)This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Th

59DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or

6DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Before using your camera“Memory Stick” compatible with this cameraThe IC recording medium used with this came

60DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT] Set the mode switch to or . Press MENU.The menu appears. Select  (Focus) with /, then select the di

61DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image shooting Select the desired exposure value with /.Adjust the exposure value while ch

62DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting techniquesWhen shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure.When shooting a whitish

63DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image shootingBefore operationWhen shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other

64DSC-T3 2-186-580-12(1) [OpenType FONT]1st image (shifted in the + direction)2nd image (appropriate exposure for the camera)3rd image (shifted in t

65DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image shootingAdjusting color tones— White BalanceYou can set the white balance mode accordin

66DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Adjusting the flash level— Flash LevelYou can adjust the amount of flash light.Before operationSet (Camera)

67DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image shooting Set the mode switch to . Press MENU.The menu appears. Select [Mode] (REC M

68DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT] Select M (Interval) with /, then select the desired frame interval with /.You can choose the frame int

69DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image viewingSelecting the folder and playing back imagesSelect the folder that images you wa

7DSC-T3 2-186-580-12(1) [OpenType FONT]Trademarks• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Du

70DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enlarging a portion of a still imageYou can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. Yo

71DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image viewingRecording an enlarged image — Trimming Press MENU after playback zoom.The menu

72DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Rotating still imagesYou can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape or

73DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image viewingPlaying back continuously Set the mode switch to . Select the Multi Burst ima

74DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Protecting images— ProtectThis function protects images against accidental erasure.Control buttonMode switch

75DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image viewing Select [OK] with , then press .The  indicator turns white. The selected ima

76DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Printing still imagesYou can print images shot with your camera by the following methods.Direct printing (Pi

77DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Still image printingDirect printingEven if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot usin

78DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Connecting the camera to the printerConnect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station. Then, connect the (USB)

79DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Still image printingSelectSelects the images in order. Prints all the selected images.1 Select the image yo

8DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Table of contentsRead this first ... 4Before using your camera ...

80DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]To cancel printingSelect [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit] in step .To print other imagesSelect the image

81DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Still image printing Set the print setting with ///.ExitOK1OffDefaultSizeDateQuantityOffIndexPrintIndex

82DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Marking print marksMarking images you want to have printed beforehand with print marks is convenient when ha

83DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Still image printing Repeat step  to mark other images. Press MENU. Select [OK] with , then press .The

84DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Shooting moviesYou can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode switchShutter buttonMicrophoneControl

85DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying moviesViewing movies on the LCD screenYou can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the spe

86DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Deleting moviesYou can delete unwanted movies.Control buttonMode switch• You cannot delete protected movies

87DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying movies Select [OK] with , then press .The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been delet

88DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Control buttonMode switchMENU Set the mode switch to . Select the movie you want to cut using /. Press

89DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computerCopying images to your computer — For Windows usersRecommended computer envi

9DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Advanced still image viewingSelecting the folder and playing back images ...

90DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Installing the USB driverWhen using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver.Once the USB driver is i

91DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computerConnecting the camera to your computer  Turn on your computer. Insert the

92DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in step , press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to [Normal].

93DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computerWhen an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folderTh

94DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT] Select [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next].The “Completing the Scanner a

95DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computerImage file storage destinations and file namesThe image files recorded with you

96DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Folder File name File meaning101MSDCF to 999MSDCFDSC0.JPG• Still image files shot in− Normal mode (page

97DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computerViewing image files once copied to a computer with your cameraWhen an image fi

98DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]• When automatically creating slide shows (page 101), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required.• Wh

99DSC-T3 2-186-580-11(1) [OpenType FONT]Enjoying images on your computer Click [Next], then follow the instructions.If the “Welcome to setup for Di