Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-T90/T900
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Notes on using the camera
Notes on the types of “Memory Stick”
media that you can use (sold
separately)
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording.
“Memory Stick Duo” media:
You can use a “Memory Stick
Duo” media with the camera.
“Memory Stick”
media: You cannot use a
“Memory Stick” media
with the camera.
Black, white, red, blue or
green dots
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see
page 163.
• If water droplets or other liquids splash on the
LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe
off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids
on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality
and cause a malfunction.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
media with “Memory Stick” media
compatible equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media
by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media Adaptor (sold separately).
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
“Memory Stick
Duo” media
Adaptor
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook are
reproduced images, and are not actual images shot
using this camera.
On Illustrations
Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the
DSC-T900 unless noted otherwise.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 165.
Carl Zeiss lens
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens
which is capable of reproducing sharp images with
excellent contrast.
The lens for the camera has been produced under a
quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in
accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss
in Germany.
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Viewing
HOME
MENU (Shooting)
(Viewing)
MENU
TV
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Computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Shooting in dark places
Adjusting exposure
Changing focus
position
Changing image size
Deleting images
Displaying enlarged
images
Displaying full-screen
images
Editing images
Playing back a series of
images in order
Shooting with easy-to-
see indicators
Printing images with
the date
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Changing date and
time settings
Initializing settings
Printing images
Viewing on TVs
Information about
optional accessories
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HOME/MENU Search
HOME items
On the HOME screen, camera operations are organized for convenience into broad categories for
selection, such as shooting, viewing and printing images.
1 Touch
to display the HOME screen.
2 Touch the desired category t desired item t
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Press the shutter button halfway down to return to shooting
mode.
Item
Category
Click on an item under “Items” in the table below to jump to the corresponding page.
Category
Shooting
Items
View Images
Music Tool
Slideshow
Print
Manage Memory
Memory Tool
– “Memory Stick” Tool*
Memory Tool
– Internal Memory Tool
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Category
Items
Settings
Main Settings
– Main Settings 1
Main Settings
– Main Settings 2
Shooting Settings
– Shooting Settings 1
Shooting Settings
– Shooting Settings 2
* These items are displayed only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted into the camera.
Notes
• Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
• You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connection is made.
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MENU items (Shooting)
Here the functions that can be used on the screen that appears in shooting mode are displayed for
easy setting.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 Touch
to display the Menu screen.
3 Touch the menu item t desired mode t
.
appears when the desired item is already selected.
In the table below, indicates a function is available and — that it is unavailable. The icons
below [Scene Selection] indicate the available Scene Selection modes. Click on an item under
“Menu items” to jump to the corresponding page.
REC Mode
Scene Selection
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• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
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MENU items (Viewing)
Here the functions that can be used on the screen that appears in view mode are displayed for easy setting.
1 Press the
playback mode.
2 Touch to display the Menu screen.
(Playback) button to switch to
3 Touch the menu item t desired mode t
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3/4
appears when the desired item is already selected.
In the table below, indicates a function is available and — that it is unavailable. Click on an
item under “Menu items” to jump to the corresponding page.
View Mode
Internal
Memory
“Memory Stick Duo” media
Menu items
Date View
Event View
Favorites
Folder View Folder View
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Identifying parts (DSC-T900)
AShutter button
Camera
BSpeaker
DMicrophone
EON/OFF (Power) button
FFlash
GSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/
AF illuminator
HLens
ILens cover
JLCD screen/Touch panel
K
LMode switch
MHook for wrist strap/Grip
NBattery eject lever
OBattery insertion slot
PTripod receptacle
Bottom
QMulti Connector
RBattery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover
SAccess lamp
T“Memory Stick Duo” media slot
UCamera connector terminal
VDC IN jack
WUSB jack
XHDMI jack
YA/V OUT (STEREO) jack
Multi-output stand
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Identifying parts (DSC-T90)
BShutter button
CMicrophone
DON/OFF (Power) button
EFlash
FSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/
AF illuminator
GLens
HLens cover
ILCD screen/Touch panel
J
KHook for wrist strap/Grip
LSpeaker
MBattery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover
NTripod receptacle
OBattery eject lever
Bottom
PAccess lamp
Q“Memory Stick Duo” media slot
RBattery insertion slot
SMulti Connector
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Using the touch panel
You can make function settings on the camera by touching buttons displayed on the screen.
Advances to the next screen.
Return to the previous screen.
Return to the shooting/playback mode.
Set the screen display in playback mode to
[Image Only].
Display the hidden items so that the items you
want to set are shown on the screen.
v/V/b/B
Notes
• To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Pressing
excessively hard or using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen could damage the touch
panel.
• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will momentarily
disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.
Touching the screen to set the focus
Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button
halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus,
the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.
Face is detected at the touched position.
Object other than a person’s face is detected.
Cancel the function.
Notes
• You cannot use this function when using the digital zoom, shooting in
in (Easy Shooting) mode.
• You cannot use this function when
(Close focus enabled) mode or
(Landscape), (Twilight), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) or
(Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.
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Changing the DISP (screen
display) setting
Touch
on the screen to change to the display selection screen.
Note
• Settings other than [Brightness] should be made separately for shooting and playback.
Display Setup
This sets whether or not to display the operation buttons and icons on the screen.
(Normal)
The operation buttons and the icons are
displayed.
(Simple)
Only the operation buttons are displayed.
(Image Only) The operation buttons and the icons are
not displayed.
zUsing [Image Only] playback
• Select an image by touching the left and right sides of the screen.
When you touch the center of the screen, [Normal] display mode
is selected temporarily. Touch on the upper right corner of
the screen to return to [Image Only] display mode.
• In [Normal] or [Simple] display mode, touch
to switch to
[Image Only] display. Touch the center of the screen to return to
the previous display mode.
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Wide Zoom
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.
Note
• Wide Zoom is not available for movies or 16:9 images.
Histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
A
B
Dark
Bright
Notes
• The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
• The histogram does not appear while recording movies, playing back movies, viewing vertical
orientation images, rotating still images, using Temporarily Rotated Display, or using Wide Zoom (4:3,
3:2).
• A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or fast.
• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
Brightness
This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. When viewing images in bright outside light if
[Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster
under such condition.
Number of Images
You can set the number of images displayed in index screen to 12 or 20 images.
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 11 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even
when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images
using this internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
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[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media are
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Internal
memory
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media
inserted
B
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played
back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
camera.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure
Notes
• You cannot import image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” media to the internal memory.
• By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a cable, you can import data
stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot export data on a computer to the
internal memory.
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Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(REC Mode) t (Intelligent Auto
Adjustment) t
2
or
Note
• Flash mode is set to
[Flash Auto] or
[Flash Off].
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the
camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon
• The camera recognizes (Twilight),
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Macro) or (Portrait), and displays
an icon on the screen when the scene is recognized.
zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult
to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)
(from the lens). Shoot in the Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting
distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
flash slowly and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
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Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(REC Mode) t desired mode t
2
or
(REC Mode) t
(Scene Selection) t
desired mode t
Allows you to shoot images without a
flash under low light conditions,
reducing blur.
(High Sensitivity)
Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for
portraits and flowers, etc.
(Soft Snap)
(Landscape)
(Twilight Portrait)
(Twilight)
Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in
the distance. Shoots the clear sky and trees and flowers
in vivid colors.
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the
night view in the background without compromising the
atmosphere.
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without
losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Selects Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food
arrangements in delicious and bright colors.
(Gourmet)
(Beach)
Allows you to shoot the blue of the water clearly when
shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken
colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole
screen appears white.
(Snow)
Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
(Fireworks)
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Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in
housing (such as Marine Pack).
(Underwater)
Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or
in other bright places.
(Hi-Speed Shutter)
• The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in
dark places become darker.
Note
• When you shoot images using
(Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or
(Fireworks) mode, the shutter
speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. indicates a function is available, and — that it is
unavailable.
The icons indicated under “Flash” indicate modes that are available.
Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Macro
On/
Close
Focus
Face
Detection/
Smile
Burst/
White
Red Eye
Anti
Blink
Steady-
Shot
Flash
Bracket Balance Reduction
Shutter
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* You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].
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Easy Shooting
Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
The settings you can change are Image Size, Flash and Self-Timer.
The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(REC Mode) t (Easy Shooting) t
2
Note
• The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.
zChanging Image Size, Flash and Self-Timer
Image Size:
t
t [Image Size] t [Large] or [Small]
Flash:
t [Flash] t [Auto] or [Off] t
Self-Timer:
(Self-Timer)t
(Self-Timer Off) or
(Self-Timer 10sec) t
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Easy Shooting mode. This function lets the camera
automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon
• The camera recognizes (Twilight),
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Macro) or (Portrait), and displays
an icon on the screen when the scene is recognized.
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Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value). The setting buttons for Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV will appear on the
bottom of the screen. Also you can select various settings using the menu.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t
2
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Movie Mode
Allows you to record movies with audio.
DSC-T900:
1 Set the mode switch to
(Movie).
2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully down again.
DSC-T90:
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode) t
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully
down again.
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Movie shooting mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie
Mode.
DSC-T900:
1 Set the mode switch to
2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(Movie shooting mode) t desired mode t
(Movie).
3
DSC-T90:
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode) t
3
(Movie shooting mode) t desired mode t
Allows you to shoot a movie with the exposure adjusted automatically.
(Auto)
(High
Sensitivity)
(Underwater)
Allows you to shoot a movie in high sensitivity even under low light
conditions.
Allows you to shoot a movie underwater in natural colors using the
housing (such as Marine Pack).
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Smile Shutter
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 Touch (Smile icon).
3 Wait detecting a smile.
When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator,
the camera records images automatically.
If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the
camera shoots the image, and then returns to Smile Shutter
mode.
Face Detection frame
4 To stop shooting, touch
(Smile icon) again.
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
Notes
• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” media or
internal memory becomes full.
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.
• When
(Landscape), (Twilight), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) or
(Underwater) is selected in
Scene Selection, you cannot use the Smile Shutter function.
zHints for better capturing of smiles
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.
Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.
2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as
level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.
3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is
easier to detect when the teeth are showing.
• The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.
• You can select or register the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection] (page 93).
• If the camera does not detect a smile, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in the setting MENU.
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Zoom
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge
images up to 4×.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
T side
2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever.
Move the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and move to
the W side to return.
W side
Note
• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
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Self-Timer
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(Self-Timer) t desired mode t
(Self-Timer Not using the self-timer
Off)
(Self-Timer
10sec)
Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a
beep sounds until the shutter operates.
To cancel, touch
again.
(Self-Timer
2sec)
Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Note
• In
(Easy Shooting) mode, you can select only
(Self-Timer 10sec) or
(Self-Timer Off).
zReducing blurring with the two-second self-timer
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after
you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
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Macro/Close focus
Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(Macro) t desired mode t
(Auto)
The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to
close-up.
• Normally, put the camera in this mode.
(Macro On)
The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set
Macro On when shooting close subjects.
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
(Close focus Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro
enabled)
recording.
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to
7 7/8 inches)
Notes
• The Auto Focus speed becomes slower when you shoot images in the Macro or Close focus mode.
• You cannot select
• Macro mode is fixed to
(Macro On) when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
(Auto) when the camera is in Movie Mode or Smile Shutter.
• Note the following points when using the Close focus mode.
– You cannot use the Scene Recognition or Face Detection functions.
– This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the shooting mode to another one.
– The flash mode settings you can use in this mode are (Flash On) or
(Flash Off) only.
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Flash
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(Flash) t desired mode t
(Flash Auto) Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight.
(Flash On)
Flash always operates.
(Slow
Synchro (Flash
On))
Flash always operates.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the
background that is out of flash light.
(Flash Off)
Flash does not operate.
Notes
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
• You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.
•
(Flash On) or
(Slow Synchro (Flash On)) are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto
Adjustment mode.
zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash
photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)
in the air
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ( (Flash Off) is automatically selected.)
• Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be
slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms
firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.
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Focus
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
The following steps are used in
movies, see page 88.
(Program Auto) mode. For details on focusing when shooting
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Program Auto) t
3
(Focus) t desired mode t
(Multi AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the
finder frame automatically.
When you press the shutter button halfway
down in still image shooting mode, a green
frame is displayed round the area that is in
focus.
AF range finder frame
(Only for still image)
• When the Face Detection function is active, AF
operates with priority on faces.
• When Scene Selection is set to
(Underwater), focus operation is
adjusted to underwater shooting. When focus is achieved by half-
pressing the shutter button, a large frame is displayed in green.
(Center AF)
(Spot AF)
Focuses on a subject in the center of the
finder frame automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.
AF range finder frame
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a
narrow area automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want. Hold the camera
steady so as not to misalign the subject and
the AF range finder frame.
AF range finder frame
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0.5 m/1.0 m/
3.0 m/7.0 m/
(unlimited
distance)
Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around a previously
set distance (Semi manual). This mode is useful when repeatedly
shooting a subject at the same distance or when it is difficult to get
a sharp focus with automatic focusing such as when shooting a
subject through a net or window.
• Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Semi manual
mode.
Notes
• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame setting is disabled and AF
range finder frame is displayed as a dotted line instead. In this case, the camera works to focus on the
subjects at the center of the screen.
• If you set the focus mode to other than [Multi AF], [Face Detection] is fixed to [When touched].
• The focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.
• The semi manual distance setting contains some errors.
zQuickly choosing the priority subject
Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing
the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into
focus.
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Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
The following steps are used in
(Program Auto) mode. For details on using metering modes
when shooting movies, see page 89.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Program Auto) t
3
(Metering Mode) t desired mode t
(Multi)
(Center)
(Spot)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure
based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted
metering).
Measures only a part of the subject
(Spot metering). This function is useful
when the subject is backlit or when
there is strong contrast between the
subject and the background.
Spot metering cross
hairs
Positions on the subject
Notes
• The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus.
• If you set the metering mode to other than [Multi], [Face Detection] is fixed to [When touched].
• The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.
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ISO
Sets the luminous sensitivity.
The following steps are used in
setting when Scene Selection is set to
(Program Auto) mode. For details on the ISO sensitivity
(Underwater), see page 84.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Program Auto) t
3
(ISO) t desired number t
(Auto)
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
/
/
/
/
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects
by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
/
/
Note
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to Burst or
Exposure Bracket mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus].
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing
shutter speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become
darker.
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EV
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
The following steps are used in
(Program Auto) mode. For details on other shooting modes,
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Program Auto) t
3
(EV) t desired number t
Note
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
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zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure
is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light
Exposure:
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
= Recording sensitivity
Overexposure = too much light
Whitish image
Lower EV setting –
Correct exposure
Higher EV setting +
Underexposure = too little light
Darker image
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Viewing still images
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Select an image with
/
.
Note
• You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Play back such images in
Folder View (
(View Images) t [Folder View]).
t
zUsing [Image Only] of the DISP (screen display)
setting
• Select an image by touching the left and right sides of the screen.
When you touch the center of the screen, [Normal] display mode is
selected temporarily. Touch
on the upper right corner of the
screen to return to [Image Only] display mode.
• In [Normal] or [Simple] display mode, touch
to switch to
[Image Only] display. Touch the center of the screen to return to the
previous display mode.
• To enlarge an image during playback, touch the center of the screen
to display the buttons and icons temporarily, then touch the portion
you want to enlarge according to the procedure described above.
zViewing images taken with a different camera
If you insert into this camera a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images taken both
with this camera and another camera, a screen for selecting the playback method appears.
“Playback only registered images” and “Playback all images with folder view”
If you select “Playback only registered images”, images are played back in the selected
View Mode. Some images taken with other cameras may not be played back at this time.
If you select “Playback all images with folder view”, the View Mode is switched to Folder
View and all images are played back.
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Playback Zoom
Plays back the enlarged image.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Touch the area you want to enlarge.
The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with
the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge
the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T
side.
Shows the displayed area of the
whole image
3 Adjust the zoom scale and position.
The image is further enlarged each time you touch the screen.
Button
Action
/
/
/
Adjusts the position.
Changes the zoom scale.
/
Turns
/
/
/
on/off.
Cancels playback zoom.
zTo save enlarged images
• You can save an enlarged image by using the Trimming function (
[Trimming]).
t [Retouch] t
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Image Index
Displays multiple images at the same time. To return to the single-image screen, touch the
thumbnail image on the index screen.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
(Image Index) t touch
/
to turn the pages
zChanging the display format
Touch
(View Mode) to change the way images are played back (View Mode) when a
“Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted into the camera.
View Mode
in index mode, you can set the number of images displayed in the index screen to
• If you touch
12 or 20 images.
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Slideshow
Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
(Slideshow) t desired mode t
t
[Start]
3 Touch the screen and then touch [Exit] to end the
slideshow.
Notes
• You cannot play back movies.
• Settings other than [Image] is stored until the next time they are changed.
Image
Selects the group of images to be shown.
All
Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order.
This Date
Plays a slideshow of still images with the currently selected date
range when the view mode is
Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected event
group when the view mode is (Event View).
Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected Favorites
number when the view mode is set to (Favorites).
Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected folder
when the view mode is (Folder View).
(Date View).
This Event
Favorites 1 – 6
Folder
Note
• This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
Effects
Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows.
Simple
A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval.
The playback interval is adjustable in [Interval] and you can
thoroughly enjoy your images.
Nostalgic
Stylish
Active
A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.
A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.
A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.
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Music
Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background
music track. Touch the panel to adjust the volume of the music with / .
Mute
Does not use BGM.
Music1
Music2
Music3
Music4
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.
Interval
Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as
the [Effects].
1 sec
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
Auto
Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
Repeat
Turns slideshow repeat on or off.
On
Off
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
zSelecting background music
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back
during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The 4 preset pieces (Music1 – Music4)
can be replaced with the ones you transferred).
• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.
• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute
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Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
You can also delete images from the MENU (page 114).
Notes
• When the internal memory is used to record images, the View Mode is set to [Folder View].
• You cannot delete images when the View Mode is set to [Favorites].
Deleting images in single-image mode
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Display the image you want to delete t
(Delete) t [OK]
Deleting images in index mode
1 Press the
playback mode.
2 Touch (Image Index) to display in index
mode.
(Playback) button to switch to
3
(Delete) t touch the image you want to delete
t [OK]
t
• Touch an image with
mark to release the
mark.
zYou can switch between index and single-image
mode when selecting images.
Touch
on the index screen to return to the single-image
screen, and touch
index screen.
on the single-image screen to return to
• You can also switch between index and single-image mode in
[Add / Remove Favorites], [Protect] or [DPOF].
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Wide Zoom
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.
1 Press the
playback mode.
2 Touch (Wide Zoom).
(Playback) button to switch to
3 To cancel Wide Zoom, touch
(Wide Zoom)
again.
Note
• Wide Zoom is not available for movies and 16:9 images.
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Temporarily Rotated Display
This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Select the vertical orientation image t touch
(Temporarily Rotated Display).
3 To cancel the display, touch
(Temporarily
Rotated Display) again.
Notes
• Temporarily rotated display is not available for movies or horizontal orientation images.
• Touching
/
cancels temporarily rotated display.
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Viewing movies
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Select a movie with
/
.
3 Touch B (Playback).
Button
Playback feature
Volume control
Normal playback
Stop
B
x
M/m
Fast forward/fast rewind
Note
• You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
zUsing [Image Only] mode of DISP (screen display)
setting
• Select an image by touching the left and right sides of the screen.
When you touch the center of the screen, [Normal] display mode is
selected temporarily. Touch
on the upper right corner of the
screen to return to [Image Only] display mode.
• In [Normal] or [Simple] display mode, touch
to switch to
[Image Only] display. Touch the center of the screen to return to the
previous display mode.
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Date View
Separates the images by the date. This is useful for checking when you took particular photos
because the images are divided up by date.
1
t
(View Images) t [Date View] t
2 Select the date you want to display with / .
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in
[Folder View].
zTo select the playback image by the calendar
Touch (Date List) in index mode and you can select from the date view the date on which
the images you want to play back were taken.
Date List
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Event View
Automatically separates images by date and frequency, and displays the images in groups.
1
t
(View Images) t [Event View] t
2 Select the event group you want to display with
/ .
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in
[Folder View].
zTo select the playback image by the event list
Touch (Event List) in index mode and you can select the event group containing the
image you want to play back from the Event List.
You can enter a desired event name for each group using the “PMB” software (supplied).
For details on entering the event name, see the “PMB Guide”.
Event List
Event name
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Favorites
Displays images for each Favorites group in which you have registered images (page 108).
1
t
(View Images) t [Favorites] t
2 Touch the Favorites number you want to
display.
Numberofimages Display images
registered as
Favorites
having the most
recently date
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in
[Folder View].
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Folder View
Displays images for each folder created using [Create REC.Folder] of the [Memory Tool].
1
t
(View Images) t [Folder View] t
2 Select the folder you want to display with / .
zTo select the playback folder
Touch
(Select Folder) in index mode and you can select the playback folder containing
the image you want to play back from the folder.
Select Folder
• When there is only one folder, create a recording folder.
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
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Download Music
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks.
1
t
(Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t
t [Download Music] t
The message “Connect to PC” is displayed.
2 Make a USB connection between the camera
and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change
music files.
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Format Music
You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such
as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played.
1
t
(Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t
t [Format Music] t t [OK]
zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the
camera
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset
ones.
1Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.
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Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. A commercially available
“Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately.
1
t
Tool] t
(Manage Memory) t [Memory
t [Format] t t [OK]
Note
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
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Create REC.Folder
Creates a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images.
Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another
recording folder.
1
t
(Manage Memory) t [Memory
Tool] t
[OK]
t [Create REC.Folder] t
t
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media that was used with other equipment into the camera and
shoot images, a new folder is automatically created.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
zOn the folders
• After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder (page 55) and select the
folder for viewing images (page 104).
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Change REC.Folder
Changes the folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording
images.
1
t
(Manage Memory) t [Memory
Tool] t
t [Change REC.Folder] t
2 Select the folder you want to record t Touch
[OK].
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• You cannot select the following folder as a recording folder.
– “100” folder
– A folder with a number that has either “sssMSDCF” or “sssMNV01” only.
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
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Delete REC.Folder
Deletes a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images.
1
t
(Manage Memory) t [Memory
Tool] t
t [Delete REC.Folder] t
2 Select the folder you want to delete t Touch
[OK].
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the
largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.
• You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or even files that cannot be played back
by the camera, first delete these images and files, and then delete the folder.
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Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient
free space into the camera.
2
t
Tool] t
(Manage Memory) t [Memory
t [Copy] t t [OK]
Notes
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot copy images individually.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]).
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” media and all the data will be copied to it. You
cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.
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File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
1
t
(Manage Memory) t [Memory
Tool] t
t [File Number] t
t
desired mode t
Series
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or
the “Memory Stick Duo” media is changed. (When the replaced the
“Memory Stick Duo” media contains a file with a number higher
than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest
number is assigned.)
Reset
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)
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Beep
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [Beep] t
t desired mode t
Shutter
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
High
Low
Off
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/
press the shutter button.
If you want to lower the volume, select [Low].
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Note
• When the camera is connected to a TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately), the beep sound is fixed
to [Shutter].
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Function Guide
You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera.
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [Function Guide] t t desired
mode t
On
Off
Displays the function guide.
Does not display the function guide.
Note
• The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off].
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Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
Even if you execute this function, the images are retained.
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [Initialize] t t [OK]
Note
• Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
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Calibration
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate
points where you touch.
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [Calibration] t
2 Using the paint pen, touch the center of the ×
mark displayed on the screen in order.
Notes
• To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not
effected.
• If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the center of the × mark again.
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Housing
Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera when installed in the Housing
(Marine Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Housing.
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [Housing] t t desired mode t
On (
Off
)
Changes the function of the buttons.
Does not change any functions.
Notes
• Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching the screen.
(screen display) is fixed to [Normal].
•
• There are limitations on some functions and some buttons are not displayed on the screen.
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Demo Mode
You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter. When
there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off].
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [Demo Mode] t
t desired mode
t
2
(REC Mode) t
(Intelligent Auto
Adjustment) t
On
Off
Demonstrates the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter mode.
Does not perform a demonstration.
View a demonstration of Scene Recognition
1 Point the camera at the subject.
When Scene Recognition is performed, the icon and a description of the recognized scene
appear on the screen.
2 Press the shutter button.
The image is recorded as a normal shooting.
View a demonstration of Smile Shutter
1 Touch
(Smile icon).
2 Point the camera at the subject.
The camera automatically operates the shutter when a smiling face is detected, but no image
is recorded.
3 Touch
(Smile icon) again to exit the demo mode.
Notes
• Macro mode is fixed to [Auto].
• Auto review is fixed to [On].
• [REC Mode] is fixed to [Normal].
• When
(screen display) is set to [Normal], some of the icons are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• When demonstrating the Scene Recognition mode, the setting is fixed to [Auto].
• Although you can release the shutter in Smile Shutter demo mode, no image is recorded.
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HDMI Resolution (DSC-T900 only)
Sets the resolution to be output to a TV from the HDMI terminal when you view images by
connecting the multi-output stand (supplied) of this camera to the HDMI terminal of a High
Definition TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [HDMI Resolution] t t desired
mode t
Auto
The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output
resolution.
1080i
Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i).
480p/576p
Outputs signals in SD picture quality (480p/576p).
• When the video signal output is NTSC, signals are output using 480p,
whereas when the video signal output is PAL, signals are output using
576p.
Notes
• If you cannot display the screen properly with the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [480p/576p]
depending on the TV to be connected.
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CTRL FOR HDMI (DSC-T900 only)
This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t t desired
mode t
On
Off
Enables remote-controlled operation.
Disables remote-controlled operation.
Note
• You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your
camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV.
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COMPONENT
Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of
TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
When you use DSC-T900, use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately),
whereas when you use DSC-T90, use a Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [COMPONENT] t t desired
mode t
HD(1080i)
SD
Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High
Definition TV.
Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not
compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.
Note
• When you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and a TV are connected using an HD Output
Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed at the TV side.
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Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment.
The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.
To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [Video Out] t t desired mode t
NTSC
PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA,
Japan).
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China).
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TV TYPE
Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback.
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [TV TYPE] t t desired mode t
16:9
4:3
Selects this item to play back the images on a wide screen
television.
Selects this item to play back the images on a 4:3 ratio television.
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USB Connect
Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer
using the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90).
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
t [USB Connect] t t desired mode
t
Auto
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication
with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer.
PictBridge
PTP/MTP
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer.
When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard
appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera
are imported to the computer. (with Windows Vista/XP,
Mac OS X)
Mass Storage
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a
computer or other USB device.
Notes
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select
[PictBridge].
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass
Storage].
• You cannot import movies when [PTP/MTP] is selected. To import movies to the computer, select
[Auto] or [Mass Storage].
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AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is
pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The
indicator appears at this time.
1
t
(Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t
t [AF Illuminator] t t desired mode
t
Auto
Off
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use AF illuminator.
Notes
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails
to reach the center of the subject.
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:
– [Focus] is set to Semi manual mode.
–
(Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode, (Fireworks) mode or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode is
selected in the Scene Selection mode.
– [Housing] is set to [On].
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder
frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the
frame.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into
the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
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Grid Line
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
1
t
(Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t
t [Grid Line] t t desired mode t
On
Off
Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.
Does not display the grid lines.
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Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×).
When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
1
t
(Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t
t [Digital Zoom] t t desired mode
t
Smart (
)
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will
not be distorted, according to the image size. (Smart zoom)
Precision (
)
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately
8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the picture
quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.
(Precision digital zoom)
Off
Does not use the digital zoom.
Notes
• The Digital Zoom function does not operate when shooting movies or while the Smile Shutter function is
activated.
• The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [12M], [3:2(11M)] or [16:9(9M)].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the Digital Zoom.
Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom
(including optical zoom 4×)
The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.
Size
8M
Total zoom scale
Approx. 4.9×
Approx. 6.2×
Approx. 7.8×
Approx. 25×
5M
3M
VGA
16:9(2M)
Approx. 8.3×
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Auto Orientation
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position
change and displays the image in the portrait position.
1
t
(Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t
t [Auto Orientation] t t desired
mode t
On
Off
Records the image with the correct orientation.
Does not use Auto Orientation.
Notes
• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.
• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded
correctly.
• You cannot use [Auto Orientation] when
shooting movies.
(Underwater) is selected in the Scene Selection or when
• Sometimes the Auto Orientation function does not operate when you use the AC Adaptor (sold
separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
When you use DSC-T900, use a Type2c-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold
separately), whereas when you use DSC-T90, use a Type1a-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-
use terminal (sold separately).
zRotating images after recording
• If the orientation of an image is incorrect, you can use the [Rotate] on the MENU screen to display
the image in portrait position.
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Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
1
t
(Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t
t [Auto Review] t t desired mode
t
On
Off
Uses the Auto Review.
Does not use Auto Review.
zShooting another image without delay
• When you press the shutter button halfway down, the display of the recorded image disappears and
you can shoot another image immediately, even if Auto Review is set to [On].
zContinuing to view an Auto Review image
• When you keep the shutter button pressed down immediately after shooting, the Auto Review image
remains displayed for as long as you continue to press down the shutter button.
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Clock Settings
Sets the date and time.
1
t
(Settings) t [Clock Settings] t
t [Clock Settings] t
2 Desired date display format t
t touch
each item and set its numeric value t [OK]
Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
Note
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-
ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
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Image Size
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image.
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-
format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size
that matches the way you will view your images.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Image Size) t desired mode t
When shooting still images
Image size
Usage guidelines
LCD screen
(4000×3000) For prints up to A3+ size
(3264×2448) For prints up to A3 size
(2592×1944) For prints up to A4 size
(2048×1536) For prints up to L/2L size
Images are displayed in 4:3
or 3:2 aspect ratio.
(640×480)
For e-mail attachments
(4000×2672) 3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and
postcards
(4000×2248) For viewing on a high-definition TV.
(1920×1080)
Images will fill the entire
screen.
Note
• When you print images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.
In Easy Shooting mode
Large
Small
Shoots images in [12M] size.
Shoots images in [3M] size.
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When shooting movies
The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of
data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.
The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4, Approx. 30fps, Progressive,
AAC, mp4 format.
Movie image size
Average bit rate
Usage guidelines
1280×720(Fine)
9 Mbps
Shoot highest quality movies for display
on High Definition TV.
6 Mbps
3 Mbps
Shoot standard quality movies for
display on High Definition TV.
1280×720(Standard)
VGA
Shoot an image size suitable for WEB
upload.
Notes
• A telephoto image is produced when the [VGA] image size is selected for movies.
• Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
When using recording media other than a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the movie image size to
[VGA].
zOn “image quality” and “image size”
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 12M
4000 pixels × 3000 pixels = 12,000,000 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
Many pixels
Pixel
(Fine image quality and large file size)
Few pixels
(Rough image quality but small file size)
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Flash
In
(Easy Shooting), you can select the Flash setting from
.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Easy Shooting) t
3
t [Flash] t desired mode t
Auto
Off
Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.
Does not use the flash.
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REC Mode
You can select Normal (single-image), Burst or Exposure Bracket as the shooting mode.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(REC Mode) t desired mode t
(Normal)
(Burst)
Records a single image.
Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold
down the shutter button.
Notes
• The Burst mode is not available in
or Smile Shutter.
(Easy Shooting), Movie Mode
• The flash is set to
(Flash Off).
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five
images is recorded.
• The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the
image size.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or a
“Memory Stick Duo” media is full, the Burst stops.
• The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image,
and these settings are also used for the other images.
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BRK 0.3EV
BRK 0.7EV
BRK 1.0EV
Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). When you cannot decide
the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting
the exposure value. You can select the image with the best
exposure afterward.
The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the
exposure value.
Notes
• The Exposure Bracket mode is not available in
(Intelligent Auto
Adjustment),
• The flash is set to
(Easy Shooting), Movie Mode or Smile Shutter.
(Flash Off).
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these
settings are also used for the other images.
• When you adjust the exposure manually, the exposure is shifted based on
the adjusted brightness.
• The recording interval may become longer depending on the shooting
conditions.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot
properly with the selected bracket step value.
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EV
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
For details on EV setting in
(Program Auto) mode, see page 36.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(EV) t desired number t
2
t
Notes
• [EV] is not available in
(Easy Shooting) mode.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure
is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light
Exposure:
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
= Recording sensitivity
Overexposure = too much light
Whitish image
Lower EV setting –
Correct exposure
Higher EV setting +
Underexposure = too little light
Darker image
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ISO
Sets the luminous sensitivity.
For details on ISO sensitivity setting in
(Still image).
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Scene Selection) t
(Underwater) t
3
t
(ISO) t desired number t
(Auto)
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
/
/
/
/
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects
by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
/
/
Note
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to Burst or
Exposure Bracket mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus].
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing
shutter speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become
darker.
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White Balance
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image
color appears unnatural.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(White Balance) t desired mode
t
(Auto)
Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear
natural.
(Daylight)
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day,
evening views, night scenes, neon signs,
fireworks, etc.
(Cloudy)
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
(Fluorescent
Light 1)
(Fluorescent
Light 2)
(Fluorescent
Light 3)
[Fluorescent Light 1]: Adjusts for white
fluorescent lighting.
[Fluorescent Light 2]: Adjusts for natural white
fluorescent lighting.
[Fluorescent Light 3]: Adjusts for day white
fluorescent lighting.
n
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or
under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.
(Incandescent)
(Flash)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
Notes
• You cannot select [White Balance] in
• You can select [White Balance] only when
Scene Selection.
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment),
(Easy Shooting) mode.
(High Sensitivity) or (Gourmet) mode is selected in
• When shooting movies, you cannot select [Flash] in [White Balance] when
selected in Scene Selection.
(High Sensitivity) mode is
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
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zEffects of lighting conditions
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, but you
can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
Daylight
Cloudy
Bluish
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Reddish
Weather/lighting
White (standard)
Green-tinged
Characteristics of
light
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Underwater White Balance
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to
(Underwater) mode in Scene Selection or
(Underwater) mode in Movie Mode.
1
t
(Underwater White Balance) t
desired mode t
(Auto)
Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to
make the colors appear natural.
(Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.
(Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
Notes
• Depending on the color of the water, the Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though
you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2].
• You cannot select [Underwater White Balance] when the flash mode is set to [Flash On].
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Focus (Movie)
Changes the focusing method for shooting movies. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the
proper focus in auto focus mode.
For details on focus methods in
DSC-T900:
(Program Auto) mode, see page 32.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Movie).
2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(Focus) t desired mode t
3
t
DSC-T90:
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode) t
3
t
(Focus) t desired mode t
(Multi AF)
(unlimited
distance)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Sets the focus to unlimited distance.
• Use “Semi manual” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic
focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window.
Note
• The Focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] when the Movie Mode is
(Underwater).
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Metering Mode (Movie)
Selects the metering mode for measuring a part of the subject when the camera automatically
determines the exposure for shooting a movie.
For details on metering modes in
DSC-T900:
1 Set the mode switch to
(Movie).
2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
3
t
(Metering Mode) t desired mode
t
DSC-T90:
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode) t
3
t
(Metering Mode) t desired mode
t
(Multi)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Center)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure
based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted
metering).
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Scene Recognition
The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot.
When a face is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the face movement to
reduce subject blur (Face Motion Detection).
Scene Recognition icon
The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the
optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon.
(Twilight),
(Backlight Portrait),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Macro), (Portrait)
(Backlight),
Example of an image when
(Backlight) is activated.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
Adjustment) t
(Intelligent Auto
or
3
t
(Scene Recognition) t desired
mode t
(Auto)
When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings and shoots the image.
(Advanced) When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings. When the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight
Portrait),
(Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or
(Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the settings and
shoots another image.
• When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the
icon
will turn green.
• After two images are shot consecutively, you can use the Auto Review
function to display these images side by side on the screen.
• When the subject blinks while the camera recognizes
(Portrait), the
camera automatically takes one more shot. If eyes are open in the second
image, only the second image is recorded. For details on the Anti Blink
function, see “What is the Anti Blink function?”.
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Notes
• The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images in the Close focus mode or
Digital Zoom mode.
• When the recording mode is set to Burst, or when the Smile Shutter function is activated, Scene
Recognition is fixed to [Auto].
• The available flash settings are
(Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations
are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod.
(Flash Auto) and
(Flash Off).
•
• Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a
camera still during shooting.
(Twilight using a tripod). Keep the
• The Scene Recognition icon appears regardless of
(screen display) settings.
• These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.
zImages you can shoot with [Advanced]
In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings
differing as follows when it recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait),
using a tripod), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, which tends to blur.
You can select the desired image from the two images shot.
(Twilight
First Image*
Second Image
Shoot in Slow Synchro
Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake
reduced
Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face
which the flash strobes on as guide
Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as
guide and shake reduced
Shoot in Slow Synchro
Shoots with even slower shutter speed without
increasing sensitivity
Shoots with the flash
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
background adjusted (DROplus)
Shoots with the face which the flash
strobes on as guide
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
face and the background adjusted (DROplus)
* When flash is set to [Auto].
zWhat is the Anti Blink function?
When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively* when
it recognizes
(Portrait). The camera will select, display, and record the image which the
eyes are not blinked automatically. If the eyes are closed in both images, the message
“Blinked eye detected” is displayed.
* except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow
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Smile Detection Sensitivity
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles.
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(Smile Detection Sensitivity) t
2
t
desired mode t
(Big Smile)
Detects a big smile.
(Normal
Smile)
Detects a normal smile.
(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.
Notes
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot select [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in (Easy Shooting) or in Movie Mode.
• You can select only (High Sensitivity), (Soft Snap), (Twilight Portrait), (Beach),
(Snow), and (Hi-Speed Shutter) in Scene Selection.
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Face Detection
Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for
adjusting the focus when using the function.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-
eye reduction settings automatically.
Face Detection frame (Orange)
When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main
subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn
orange. The frame for which the focus is set will turn green when the shutter button is
pressed halfway down.
Face Detection frame (White)
When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Face Detection) t desired mode
t
(When
Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen.
touched)
(Auto)
(Child
Priority)
(Adult
Priority)
Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.
Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.
Notes
• [Face Detection] is fixed to [Auto] in
(Easy Shooting) or in Movie Mode.
• You can select [Face Detection] only when the Focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the Metering Mode is
set to [Multi].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be
detected when
(Soft Snap) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
• Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions.
• During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [When
touched].
zChoosing the priority subject
• Touch a subject to select it as the priority subject immediately, regardless of the Face Detection
priority setting.
• When detecting multiple faces, the camera judges which is the main subject and adjusts the focus
with priority on that subject. The Face Detection frame for the main subject is orange.
• When you press the shutter button halfway down, the Face Detection frames of subjects that are in
focus turn green.
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zMaking faces easier to detect
• Use an appropriate lighting level.
• Make sure the subjects’ faces are not hidden by hats, masks,
sunglasses, etc.
• Make sure the subjects are facing the camera.
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Flash Level
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
3
(REC Mode) t
(Program Auto) t
t
(Flash Level) t desired mode t
(–)
Makes the flash level lower.
(Standard)
(+)
Makes the flash level higher.
Note
• Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.
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Anti Blink
When Scene Selection is set to
(Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera
automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the
image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Soft Snap) t
3
t
(Anti Blink) t desired mode t
When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so
that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.
(Auto)
(Off)
Does not use the Anti Blink function.
Notes
• Anti Blink does not function in the following situations.
– When using the flash
– During burst or bracket shooting
– When Face Detection function does not work
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
• Sometimes Anti Blink function does not work depending on the situation.
• When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are
recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the LCD screen. Shoot again as necessary.
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Red Eye Reduction
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Red Eye Reduction) t desired
mode t
(Auto)
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes
automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(On)
(Off)
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Notes
• You cannot select [Red Eye Reduction] when the camera is in
or Smile Shutter mode.
(Easy Shooting) mode, Movie Mode
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.
• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select
[Auto].
zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Camera
Eye
Retina
Other ways to reduce red-eye
• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned
automatically.)
(Flash Off)
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] t [Red Eye
Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software “PMB”.
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DRO
The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to
improve the image quality.
DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer”, a function that automatically optimizes the
difference between the light and dark parts of an image.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Program Auto) t
3
t
(DRO) t desired mode t
(Off)
Does not adjust.
(DRO
Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically.
standard)
(DRO plus)
Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.
Notes
• Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects.
• Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus] is
set.
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Color Mode
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Color Mode) t desired mode t
(Normal)
Sets the image to standard color.
(Vivid)
(Sepia)
(B & W)
Sets the image to bright and deep color.
Sets the image to sepia color.
Sets the image to black and white.
Notes
• You cannot select the Color Mode when the shooting mode is set to
mode or to any of the Scene Selection modes.
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment)
• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies.
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SteadyShot
Selects the anti-blur mode.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(SteadyShot) t desired mode t
(Shooting)
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button
halfway down.
(Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images
even when zooming up a far subject.
(Off)
Does not use anti-blur mode.
Notes
• In
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment),
(Easy Shooting) mode or Scene Selection is set to
(Gourmet) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
• [SteadyShot] is fixed to [Continuous] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.
• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting for movies is set to [Continuous].
• The battery charge is used up more quickly in [Continuous] mode than in [Shooting] mode.
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zHints for preventing blur
The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.”
On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”
Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter
speed conditions, such as those encountered in
In such case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
(Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
Camera shake
Your hands or body shake while you hold the
camera and press the shutter button, and the
entire screen is blurred.
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to
hold the camera steady.
• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and
stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at
your side after pressing the shutter button.
Subject blur
Even though the camera is steady, the subject
moves during the exposure so the subject looks
blurred when the shutter button is pressed.
Camera shake is reduced automatically using
the anti-blur function. However, the function
does not effectively reduce subject blur.
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection.
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before
the subject moves.
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Date List
This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View.
Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
3
t
t
(View Mode) t
(Date List) t
(Date View)
t
4 Select the month you want to display with v/V
and select and touch the date.
Note
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
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Event List
This feature selects the event group to be played back when using Event View.
You can enter a desired event name for each group using the “PMB” software (supplied). For
details on entering the event name, see the “PMB Guide”.
Step 2 is unnecessary when [Event View] is already set.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
3
t
t
(View Mode) t
(Event List) t
(Event View)
t
4 Select the event group you want to display with
/ / / and select and touch the event.
Event name
Note
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
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Select Folder
When multiple folders are created on a “Memory Stick Duo” media, this function selects the
folder containing the image you want to play back.
Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
3
t
t
(View Mode) t
(Folder View)
t
(Select Folder) t
t [OK]
t select
the folder with
/
Note
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
zViewing images across multiple folders
When multiple folders are created and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the
following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
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View Mode
Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(View Mode) t desired mode t
(Date View)
Displays images by the date.
Touch (Date List) to select a
specific date with a calendar display.
(Event View) Analyzes the dates shots and
frequency, automatically organizes
the images into groups and displays
them.
Touch (Event List) to select the
event group to view.
(Favorites)
Displays images registered as
Favorites. Touch the number of the
Favorites you want to display.
(Folder View) Images are displayed, organized by
folders.
When a recording folder is already
created, touch
(Select Folder) to
select a folder to view.
Notes
• When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to [Folder View].
• When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in
[Folder View].
zViewing images taken with a different camera
If you insert into this camera a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images taken both
with this camera and another camera, a screen for selecting the playback method appears.
“Playback only registered images” and “Playback all images with folder view”
If you select “Playback only registered images”, images are played back in the selected
View Mode. Some images taken with other cameras may not be played back at this time.
If you select “Playback all images with folder view”, the View Mode is switched to Folder
View and all images are played back.
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zOn [Event View]
[Event View] is the function that the camera analyzes the dates shots and frequency,
automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. You can give convenient
names to each event when using the supplied “PMB” software.
Pet shots
Travel shots
Wedding ceremony shots
Event
Event
Event
Passage of
time
Pet
* No photo taken
Travel
Wedding
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Filter by Faces
This feature filters images and displays them.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Filter by Faces) t desired mode
t
(Off)
Images are not filtered.
(All people)
(Children)
(Infants)
Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then
displayed.
(Smiles)
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• When the view mode is set to [Folder View], you cannot use the Filter by Faces function.
• Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden.
• Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using other cameras.
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Add / Remove Favorites
Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as Favorites.
The
mark is displayed for registered images.
Notes
• When the view mode is set to [Folder View], you cannot add or remove images as Favorites.
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
Registering the currently displayed image
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Display the image you want to add as Favorites
t
t
(Add / Remove Favorites) t
(This Image) t
t touch the Favorites
number to which you want to add the image t [OK]
Selecting and registering multiple images
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Add / Remove Favorites) t
(Multiple Images) t
t touch the Favorites
number to which you want to add the image
3 Select images.
In single-image mode
1 Touch
/
to display the image, then touch the image you want to add as
Favorites.
2 Repeat step 1.
In index mode
1 Touch
/
to turn the pages, then touch the image you want to add as Favorites.
2 Repeat step 1 to register more images.
4
t [OK]
Note
• Touch an image with
mark to release the
mark.
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Adding all images in the date range or event
group
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Date View) or (Event View) t
2
t
3 Touch
/
to select the date or event you want to register.
(Add / Remove Favorites) t (Add All in Date Range) or
t touch the Favorites number to which
4
t
(Add All in Event) t
you want to add the image t [OK]
Removing all images in the date range or event
group
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Date View) or (Event View) t
2
t
3 Touch
/
to select a date or event for remove.
4
t
(Add / Remove Favorites) t
(Remove All in Date
Range) or
(Remove All in Event) t
t touch the Favorites
number from which you want to remove the image t [OK]
Removing all images in Favorites
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Favorites) t
3 Select Favorites number for remove.
(Add / Remove Favorites) t
t [OK]
2
t
4
t
(Remove All in Favorites)
t
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Retouch
Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file.
The original image is retained.
1 Press the
playback mode.
(Retouch) t desired mode t
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
3 Perform retouching according to the operation
method in each mode.
(Trimming)
Records the zoomed playback
image.
Touch
/
t set the point with v/
V/b/B t
size to save with
t select an image
/
t
t
[OK]
• The quality of trimmed images may
deteriorate.
• The image size that you can trim
may vary depending on the image.
(Red Eye
Correction)
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon
caused by flash.
After red eye correction is completed,
touch [OK].
• You may not be able to correct the
red-eye phenomenon depending on
the image.
(Unsharp
masking)
Sharpens the image within a
chosen frame.
Touch the area (frame) of the desired
image to retouch t
t [OK]
• Depending on the image, sufficient
correction may not be applied and
the image quality may deteriorate.
(Soft Focus)
Blurs the periphery around a
chosen point to signalize a
subject.
Touch the center point of the desired
image to retouch t
desired range to retouch with
t adjust the
/
t
/
t select level of retouch with
t [OK]
t
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(Partial Color) Surrounds a chosen point in
monochrome to signalize a
subject.
Touch the center point of the desired
image to retouch t
desired range to retouch with
t [OK]
t adjust the
/
t
(Fisheye
Lens)
Applies a fisheye effect around a
chosen point.
Touch the center point of the desired
image to retouch t
level of retouch with
[OK]
t select
t
/
t
(Cross Filter) Adds starburst effects to light
sources.
Adjust the desired length to retouch
with t select level of
retouch with t [OK]
/
t
/
t
(Radial Blur)
Decides the center point for
expressing movement in the still
image.
Touch the center point of the desired
image to retouch t
desired range to retouch with
t adjust the
/
t
t [OK]
(Retro)
Softens the image by blurring the
focus and lowering the
surrounding light so that it appears
as if it was taken by an old camera.
Adjust the desired range to retouch
with
of retouch with
/
t
t select the level
t [OK]
/
t
(Happy Faces) This feature puts a smile on a
person’s face.
Select the level of retouch with
/
t
t [OK]
• Retouching may not be possible
depending on the image.
Note
• You cannot retouch movies.
zConfirming retouching effects before saving images
• You can confirm how a retouching effect will look (except for
(Trimming) and
(Red Eye
Correction)) by touching [Preview] while you are setting the effects.
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Paint
Paints or adds stamps to a still image and records it as a new file.
1 Press the
playback mode.
(Paint) t
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
3 Draw on the image using the paint pen
(supplied).
4 Touch the
/
button t select the saved image size t [OK]
Button
Action
1
/
Save
Saves the image in VGA or 3M format in
the internal memory or on a “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
2
3
4
5
Pen
Paint characters or graphics.
Make corrections.
Eraser
Stamp
Apply a stamp to the image.
Thickness/Stamps select
Select the pen or eraser thickness, or the
stamp.
6
7
8
Color select
Exit
Select the color.
Exit paint mode.
Frame
Add a frame.
Select the desired frame with / .
9
0
Revert
Undo the last action.
Erase all painting.
Clear all
Note
• You cannot paint or put stamps on movies.
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Multi-Purpose Resize
You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new
files.
You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size
for blog or e-mail attachments.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Multi-Purpose Resize) t desired
mode t
3 Touch
/
/
/
to specify the area you want
to trim t
t [OK]
(HDTV)
Changes the aspect ratio
from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and
saves as 2M size.
(Blog/E-mail) Changes the aspect ratio
from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and
saves as VGA size.
Notes
• You cannot resize movies.
• You cannot convert images shot in the VGA size to
(HDTV) size.
• Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality.
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Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
Notes
• When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to [Folder View].
• You cannot delete images when the view mode is set to [Favorites].
Deleting the currently displayed image
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Display the image you want to delete t
t
(Delete) t
(This Image) t
t
[OK]
Selecting and deleting multiple images
1 Press the
playback mode.
(Delete) t
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
(Multiple Images) t
3 Select images.
In single-image mode
1 Touch
/
to display the image, then touch the image you want to delete.
2 Repeat step 1.
In index mode
1 Touch
/
to turn the pages, then touch the images you want to delete.
2 Repeat step 1 to delete more images.
4
t [OK]
Note
• Touch an image with
mark to release the
mark.
Deleting all images in the date range, event group
or folder
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Date View), (Event View) or
(Folder View) t
2
t
3 Touch
/
to select the date, event or folder you want to delete.
4
t
(Delete) t
(All in Date Range),
(All in Event) or
(All in This Folder) t
t [OK]
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Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
The
mark is displayed for registered images.
Note
• When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to [Folder View].
Protecting the currently displayed image
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Display the image you want to protect t
t
(Protect) t
(This Image) t
Selecting and protecting multiple images
1 Press the
playback mode.
(Protect) t
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
(Multiple Images)
t
3 Select images.
In single-image mode
1 Touch
/
to display the image, then touch the image you want to protect.
2 Repeat step 1.
In index mode
1 Touch
/
to turn the pages, then touch the images you want to protect.
2 Repeat step 1 to protect more images.
4
t [OK]
Note
• Touch an image with
mark to release the
mark.
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Protecting all images in the date range, event
group or folder
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Date View), (Event View) or
(Folder View) t
2
t
3 Touch
/
to select the date, event or folder you want to protect.
(Protect) t (Set All in Date Range), (Set All in
(Set All in This Folder) t t [OK]
4
t
Event) or
Unlocking all images in the date range, event
group or folder
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Date View), (Event View) or
(Folder View) t
2
t
3 Touch
/
to select the date, event or folder you want to unlock.
(Protect) t (Remove All in Date Range), (Remove
All in Event) or (Remove All in This Folder) t t [OK]
4
t
Protecting/unlocking all images in Favorites
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Favorites) t
3 Select Favorites to set/unlock the protection.
(Protect) t (Set All in This Group) or
in Favorites) t t [OK]
2
t
4
t
(Remove All
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DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of a
“Memory Stick Duo” media that you want to print out later.
The
mark is displayed for registered images.
Notes
• The
(Print order) mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory.
• You can add a
(Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images.
Order printing the currently displayed image
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Display the image you want to order print t
t
t
(This Image) t
Selecting and order printing multiple images
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
t
(Multiple Images) t
3 Select images.
In single-image mode
1 Touch
/
to display the image, then touch the image you want to order print.
2 Repeat step 1.
In index mode
1 Touch
/
to turn the pages, then touch the images you want to order print.
2 Repeat step 1 to order print more images.
4
t [OK]
Note
• Touch an image with
mark to release the
mark.
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Order printing all images in the date range, event
group or folder
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Date View), (Event View) or
(Folder View) t
2
t
3 Touch
/
to select the date, event or folder you want to order print.
(Set All in Date Range), (Set All in Event) or
(Set All in This Folder) t t [OK]
4
t
t
Cancel print order of all images in the date range,
event group or folder
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Date View), (Event View) or
(Folder View) t
2
t
3 Touch
/
to select the date, event or folder you want to cancel.
(Remove All in Date Range), (Remove All in
(Remove All in This Folder) t t [OK]
4
t
t
Event) or
Set/cancel print order of all images in Favorites
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t (Favorites) t
3 Select Favorites to set/cancel print order.
2
t
4
t
t
(Set All in This Group) or
t [OK]
(Remove All in
Favorites) t
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Rotate
Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical
orientation.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2
3
t
(Rotate) t
/ t [OK]
Notes
• You cannot rotate movies or protected still images.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
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Volume Settings
Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.
1 Press the
playback mode.
(Volume Settings) t
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
3 Adjust the volume by touching
/
t [Exit]
zAdjusting the volume during playback of a movie or
slideshow
Movie playback: Touch
adjust the volume. Touch [Exit] to turn off the volume control screen.
Slideshow: Touch the screen to display the volume control screen, then touch the
to display the volume control screen, then touch the
/
/
buttons to
buttons to
adjust the volume. Touch
to turn off the volume control screen.
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Viewing an image on a SD TV
(DSC-T900)
You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the
camera to an SD (Standard Definition) TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV
supplied with the TV.
1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
3 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the AV Cable (supplied).
(Playback) button
VIDEO AUDIO
1 To audio/video
input jacks
Multi-output stand
(supplied)
2 To the A/V OUT
(STEREO) jack
AV Cable (supplied)
4 Turn on the TV and set the input.
5 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
this camera to select the desired image.
/
displayed on the LCD screen of
Notes
• When you play back a single image, no icons are displayed on the TV.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
• When you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and a TV are connected using an AV Cable,
the image being shot is not displayed at the TV side.
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Viewing an image on an HD TV
(DSC-T900)
You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to
an HD (High Definition) TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor
Cable (sold separately). The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is
the TV.
1 Turn off both the camera and the HD TV.
2 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or
HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
Notes
• When you play back a single image, no icons are displayed on the TV.
• Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in the HD format.
• When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using an HDMI Cable (sold
separately), or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) the image being shot is not displayed on the
TV.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
zViewing images shot with an image size other than
the 16:9 (
,
) full screen on an HD TV
• When you select [Multi-Purpose Resize] in the playback mode MENU, you can convert images to
the 16:9 aspect ratio and save them as a new file for viewing on an HD TV.
zOn “PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD” using an HDMI Cable (sold
separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), a whole new world of photos can
be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
• PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
• When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable,
your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the
TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to those suitable for movies.
• For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an
HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold
separately).
1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold
separately).
(Playback) button
the HDMI jack
1 To the HDMI jack
Multi-output stand
(supplied)
2 To the HDMI jack
HDMI Cable (sold separately)
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
this camera to select the desired image.
/
displayed on the LCD screen of
Notes
• Select
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] to select [Auto] or [1080i] for [HDMI Resolution].
• The beep sound is fixed to [Shutter].
• Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. When the camera and
TV are connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such a connection can also
cause trouble of the camera and/or connected equipment.
• This function may not work properly with some HD TVs. For example, you may not be able to view a
video on your HD TV or hear sound from the HD TV.
• Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo.
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Using “BRAVIA” Sync (Compatible with SYNC
MENU)
When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can
operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV
by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
1
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [On]
t
2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
3 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold
separately).
4 Turn on the TV and set the input.
5 Press the
(playback) button of the camera to turn on the camera.
6 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV’s remote controller to select the
desired mode.
Menu
Function
Automatically plays back images with sound effects or background
music in a continuous loop.
Slideshow
Plays back a single image at a time.
Single Image
Image Index
Wide Zoom
Displays multiple images at the same time.
Plays back 4:3 or 3:2 aspect ratio still images in 16:9 aspect ratio
when you view a single image. In that case, the top and bottom of the
image will be slightly cropped.
Deletes recorded images.
Delete
Plays back enlarged images.
Playback Zoom
Rotate
Rotates a still image.
Filters (searches) images and display them.
Selects the display format for viewing multiple images.
Filter by Faces
View Mode
Notes
• When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable, the functions that you can operate are
limited.
• When you touch the LCD screen of the camera while you operate the remote controller, the remote
controller operation is temporarily interrupted.
• You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your
camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
• If the camera functions in an undesired manner when controlling with the TV’s remote controller, such as
when connected via HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, touch
and then select
(Settings) t
[Main Settings] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [Off].
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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an
HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately)
Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
1 Connect the camera to the TV using a HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
1 To audio/video input jacks
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
(Playback) button
Green/Blue/Red
White/Red
HD Output Adaptor Cable
(sold separately)
2 To the multi connector
2 Turn on the TV and set the input.
3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
/
on the LCD screen of the camera
to select the desired image.
Note
• Before you use this function, select
[COMPONENT].
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] to select [HD(1080i)] for
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the AV
Cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the
following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Viewing an image on a SD TV
(DSC-T90)
You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the
camera to an SD (Standard Definition) TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV
supplied with the TV.
1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal
(supplied).
1 To audio/video input jacks
VIDEO AUDIO
Yellow
Black
(Playback) button
Cable for multi-use terminal
(supplied)
2 To the multi connector
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
this camera to select the desired image.
/
displayed on the LCD screen of
Notes
• When the audio input jacks of the TV are stereophonic, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for
multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.
• When you play back a single image, no icons are displayed on the TV.
• When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using the cable for multi-use terminal
(supplied), the image being shot is not displayed on the TV.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
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Viewing an image on an HD TV
(DSC-T90)
You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to
an HD (High Definition) TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor
Cable (sold separately). Use a Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. See “TV TYPE”
(page 69). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
2 Connect the camera to the TV using a HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
1 To audio/video input jacks
COMPONENT
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
(Playback) button
Green/Blue/Red
White/Red
HD Output Adaptor
Cable (sold separately)
2 To the multi connector
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
this camera to select the desired image.
/
displayed on the LCD screen of
Notes
• Before you use this function, select
[COMPONENT].
t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] to select [HD(1080i)] for
• When you play back a single image, no icons are displayed on the TV.
• Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.
• When you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and a TV are connected using an HD Output
Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed at the TV side.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
• Purchase an HD Output Adaptor Cable that is compatible with your HD TV.
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable
for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera.
Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is
used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Enjoying your Windows
computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your
• Installing the software as follows:
– “PMB”
– “Music Transfer”
Connecting the camera to your computer
• Enjoying images using “PMB” and “Music Transfer” as follows:
– Importing images to your computer
– Exporting images to the camera
– Entering the desired event name to [Event List] on the camera
– Editing images
– Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps online (this
requires an Internet connection)
– Creating a disc with the images shot (this requires CD or DVD disc
writing drive)
– Printing or saving still images with the date
– Uploading images to a media service (this requires an Internet connection)
– Changing Music for slideshow (using “Music Transfer”)
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at the Sony Customer Support Website.
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Recommended computer environment
OS (pre-installed)
Others
For using “PMB”
and “Music
Transfer”
Microsoft Windows XP*1 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or
SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 faster (For playing/editing the High
Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4
2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Pentium D
2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Core Duo
1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo
1.20 GHz or faster)
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/
editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB
or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768
dots or more
Video memory: 32 MB or more
(Recommended: 64 MB or more)
For importing
images
Microsoft Windows 2000 USB jack: Provided as standard
Professional SP4,
Windows XP*1 SP3/
Windows Vista*2 SP1
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Notes
• The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described
above or in a multi-boot environment.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including
the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass
Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as
examples. For details on [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 70.
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and
your computer may not recover at the same time.
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Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the supplied software (PMB, Music Transfer) using the following procedure.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My
Computer]) t
(SONYPICTUTIL).
• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe.” and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4 Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button (
t
) to accept
the terms of the agreement, and then click [Next].
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on
the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
The short cut icons for “
PMB” and “
PMB Guide” are created on the desktop.
Double-click these icons to start the software.
Note
• Log on as Administrator.
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On “PMB (Picture Motion
Browser)”
You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the
software. This section summarizes the “PMB”. For details, see “PMB Guide”.
“PMB” overview
With the “PMB”:
• You can import images shot with the camera to the computer and display them on the computer.
• You can export images in your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, and display them on the
camera.
• You can enter the desired event name to [Event List] in the camera, and display them on the camera.
• You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.
• You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), search for faces, print, send still images as e-mail
attachments, and change the shooting date.
• You can display information on the locations where you shot the images on a map. (This requires an
Internet connection.)
• You can print or save the still images with the date.
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive.
• You can upload the image to a media service. (This requires an Internet connection.)
Starting the “PMB Guide”
1 Double-click the
(PMB Guide) icon on the desktop.
To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture
Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].
Starting and exiting the “PMB”
1 Double-click the (PMB) icon on the desktop.
To access “PMB” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture
Utility] t [PMB].
The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the
“PMB” for the first time. Select [Start].
• This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
2 Click button on the top right corner of the screen to exit the “PMB”.
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Enjoying images on your
computer
For details on the “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Guide”.
Connecting the camera to the computer
When importing images in the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera.
2 DSC-T900:
Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the
multi-output stand to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold
separately) and attach the camera to the multi-output stand.
DSC-T90:
Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the
camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately)
and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
• Use a Type1a-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable.
3 Turn on the computer, then press
(Playback) button.
4 Connect the camera to your computer.
“Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera.
• When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program
to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
DSC-T900
DSC-T90
Multi-output
stand (supplied)
USB Cable
2To a USB jack
Cable for multi-use
terminal
2To the multi
connector
1To a USB jack of
the computer
1To a USB jack of
the computer
Notes
• When you import/export images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge,
transferring may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon.
•
is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the
indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
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Importing images to a computer
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
The [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically.
• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.
2 Click the [Import] button to import images.
The computer starts importing images.
• By default, images are imported into a folder created in “Pictures” (in Windows XP, “My Pictures”)
that is named with the event name of [Event List].
3 View images on your computer.
When importing is complete, the “PMB” starts.
Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.
• The “Pictures” (in Windows XP, “My Pictures”) folder is set
as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.
zViewing images using “PMB”
You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by
shooting date to view them. For details on the “PMB”, see the
“PMB Guide”.
Example: Month display
screen
Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears in step 1, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t
[DCIM] t copy the desired images to the computer.
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Exporting images to view on the camera
You can export images in your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, and view them on
the camera.
This section describes the procedure for automatically selecting and exporting images that have
not been exported to the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera.
You can also export the images manually.
For details, see the “PMB Guide”.
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.
2 Double-click (PMB) on the desktop to start up “PMB”.
3 Click
on the top of the screen.
The easy export screen appears.
4 Click [Export].
When you play back exported images on this camera, the mark is displayed on the LCD
screen.
Notes
• You cannot play back some images depending on the image size.
• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed
on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
• This method cannot be used to export movies. Movies must be exported to the camera manually.
Deleting the USB connection
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:
• Disconnecting the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90).
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the
Windows Vista
tasktray.
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].
Windows XP
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
Disconnect icon
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Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with the camera are grouped
as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the
internal memory.
Example: viewing folders on
Windows Vista
AFolder containing image data recorded using a
camera not equipped with the folder creating
function.
BFolder containing still image data recorded using the
camera.
CFolder containing movie data recorded using the
camera.
Notes
• You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” or “100MNV01” folders. The images in these
folders are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/play back any images to the “MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows:
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files
1280×720: M4H0ssss.MP4
VGA: M4V0ssss.MP4
– Index image files that are recorded when you record movies
1280×720: M4H0ssss.THM
VGA: M4V0ssss.THM
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the
name of a movie file recorded in Movie Mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.
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Using the “Music Transfer”
(supplied)
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using
“Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever
you want.
Changing Music using “Music Transfer”
The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
1
t
(Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t
t [Download Music]
t
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
2 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer.
3 Start “Music Transfer”.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to change Music files.
zTo restore the music preset at the factory to the
camera
Execute [Restore to Preset Tracks] in step 4.
All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to
[Mute].
• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 61), however, other settings
will also be reset.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.
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Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh
computers.
When images is exported to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in the Folder View
Recommended computer environment
OS (pre-installed)
Others
For copying
images
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/
Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)
USB jack: Provided as standard
For using “Music Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5) Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or
Transfer”
more is recommended)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—approximately 50 MB
Notes
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including
the camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass
Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as
examples. For details on [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 70.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and
your computer may not recover at the same time.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at the Sony Customer Support Website.
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Importing and viewing images on a computer
When importing images in the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera.
2 DSC-T900:
Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the
multi-output stand to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold
separately) and attach the camera to the multi-output stand.
DSC-T90:
Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the
camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately)
and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
• Use a Type1a-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable.
3 Turn on the Macintosh computer, then press the
(Playback) button on
the camera.
4 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer.
DSC-T900
DSC-T90
Multi-output
stand (supplied)
USB Cable
2To a USB jack
Cable for multi-use
terminal
2To the multi
connector
1To a USB jack of
the computer
1To a USB jack of
the computer
5 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t [DCIM] t the
folder where the images you want to import are stored.
6 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
7 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files.
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Deleting the USB connection
Drag and drop the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon
beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below, or the camera is disconnected from
the computer.:
• Disconnecting the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90).
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the camera.
• Turning off the camera.
Changing Music using “Music Transfer”
You can change the music files that are preset at the factory to the desired music files using
“Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever
you want.
The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into
the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click
(SONYPICTUTIL).
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in [Mac] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
4
t
(Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t
t [Download Music] t
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
5 Make a USB connection between the camera and Macintosh computer.
6 Start “Music Transfer”.
7 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.
Notes
• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.
• For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.
zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the
camera
Execute [Restore to Preset Tracks] in step 7.
All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to
[Mute].
• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 61), however, other settings
will also be reset.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up
Guide”
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories.
Viewing on Windows
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed.
1 Double-click
(Step-up Guide) on the desktop.
To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony
Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].
Viewing on Macintosh
1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your
computer.
2 Select [stepupguide], [language] and then [GB] folder stored in the CD-
ROM (supplied), and copy all the files in the [GB] folder to the [img] folder
in the [stepupguide] folder that you copied to your computer in step 1.
(Overwrite the files in the [img] folder with the files from the [GB] folder.)
3 After copying is complete, double-click “stepupguide.hqx” in the
[stepupguide] folder to uncompress it, then double-click the generated file
“stepupguide”.
Note
• If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed, install the Stuffit Expander.
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Printing still images
You can print still images by the following methods.
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge
compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media
compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer
You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software
and print the images.
You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB
Guide”.
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with
the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print
order) mark on the images which you want to print out in advance.
Note
• When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.
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Printing images directly using a
PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting
the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
“PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging
Products Association)
Note
• You cannot print movies.
Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera for USB connection to the printer.
1 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.
2 Connect the camera to the printer.
DSC-T900
DSC-T90
Multi-output
stand (supplied)
USB Cable
2To a USB jack
Cable for multi-use
terminal
2To the multi
connector
1To a USB jack
of the printer
1To a USB jack
of the printer
3 Turn on the printer, and press the
(Playback)
indicator
button.
After the connection is made, the
screen.
indicator appears on the
If the
indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error
notification), check the connected printer.
Note
• If the connection between the camera and printer is not established, touch
[Main Settings] t t [USB Connect] t t [PictBridge] t
t
(Settings) t
and start over the procedure.
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Printing
1
t
(Print) t desired item t
Printing the currently displayed image
In single-image mode, select [This Image] as the desired item.
Selecting and printing multiple images
Select [Multiple Images] as the desired item.
In single-image mode
1 Touch
2 Repeat step 1
t [OK].
In index mode
1 Touch
/
to display the image, then touch the image you want to print.
.
3
/
to turn the pages, then touch the image you want to print.
2 Repeat step 1 to print more images.
t [OK].
3
Printing all images in the date range, event group, Favorites or folder
In index mode, select [All in Date Range], [All in Event], [All in Favorites] or [All in This
Folder] as the desired item, then touch [OK].
2 Touch the desired setting item to make the print
settings.
[Quantity]
Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be
printed.
• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet
depending on the quantity of images.
[Layout]
Selects the number of images you want to print side by side on a sheet.
[Size]
Selects the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Selects [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (page 76). This function may
not be provided depending on the printer.
3 Touch [OK].
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for
multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) while the
(PictBridge
Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.
(PictBridge Connecting)
indicator
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Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the camera to a photo
printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the
DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in advance in the playback mode
MENU so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Notes
• You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the
images to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the print shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of a “Memory Stick Duo” media they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” media is not handled by your photo service shop, copy the images you want to
print out to another medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo
printing service shop.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• When you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see
page 157.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert
the battery pack, then turn on the power.
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera
may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony
will not copy or save any of those data.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
Click one of the following items to move to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
Deleting........................................... 152 Touch panel.................................... 155
Computers...................................... 152 Others ............................................. 156
......................................................... 157
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Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Make sure the direction of the battery is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power
up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect
the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• The battery charge will get used up quickly and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than
the indicator in the following cases:
– When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
– When you use the flash and zoom frequently.
– When you repeatedly turn the power on and off.
– When [Brightness] of the
(screen display) is set to [Bright].
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.
Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger
to charge the battery.
The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.
• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.
• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the
proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).
• For details, see page 165.
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Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or a “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do one of
the following:
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Switch the mode switch (DSC-T900 only).
• When shooting a still image, set the shooting mode other than
(Movie Mode) (DSC-T90 only).
• Set the shooting mode to (Movie Mode) when shooting movies (DSC-T90 only).
• Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
When using recording media other than a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the movie image size
to [VGA].
• The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off].
Smile Shutter function does not work.
• No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected.
• [Demo Mode] is set to [On]. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 64).
The subject is not visible on the screen.
• The camera is set to the playback mode. Press
(Playback) button to switch to the shooting mode.
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when
appears on the display.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
Recording takes a long time.
• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in
dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise. This function is called NR (noise
reduction) slow shutter and the shooting time takes longer.
• The Anti Blink function is working. When [Anti Blink] is set to [Auto], reset to [Off] (page 96).
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject
than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)
from the lens). Or set to
(Close focus enabled) mode and shoot about 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to
7 7/8 inches) from the W side distance.
•
(Landscape) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection
when shooting still images.
• The Semi manual function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 32).
Zoom does not work.
• You cannot use the Optical zoom in
(Close focus enabled) mode.
• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 73).
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when:
– Shooting movies.
– The Smile Shutter is working.
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Cannot select the Face Detection function.
• You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the Metering Mode is
set to [Multi].
• You cannot select Face Detection when the
(Close focus enabled) mode is activated.
The flash does not work.
• You cannot use the flash when:
– [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (page 81).
(High Sensitivity) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Selection.
–
– Shooting movies.
(Close focus enabled) mode or when the Scene
Selection mode is set to (Landscape), (Gourmet), (Beach), (Snow),
(Hi-Speed Shutter).
(Underwater) or
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a
malfunction.
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus enabled) does not work.
•
(Landscape) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Selection.
• When
(Close focus enabled) mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately
1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches).
• You cannot select the [Macro On] mode when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
• Macro mode is set to [Auto] while shooting movies or when the Smile Shutter function is activated.
Macro shooting cannot be turned off.
• There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In
distant subject even in the macro shooting condition.
(Auto) mode, you can shoot a
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on images.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB”, you can
print or save images with the date (page 133).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button
halfway down.
The LCD screen is too dark or too bright.
• Adjust the brightness of the backlight (page 18).
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
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The image is too bright.
The image colors are not correct.
White, black, red, purple or other vertical streaks appear, or the whole screen of
the image becomes reddish when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• This is called “smear phenomenon”. This is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image
under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 97).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
• Retouch the image using [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] in the playback mode MENU, or correct
using “PMB”.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated.
• The internal memory or a “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Delete unnecessary images
• The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.
The same image is shot several times.
Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Press
(Playback) button.
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 136)
• You may not be able to play back some images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media shot using
• This is caused by copying images on your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media without using
the “PMB”. Play such images in Folder View (page 50).
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The date and time are not displayed.
• [Display Setup] is set to [Simple] or [Image Only]. Touch
to set [Display Setup] to [Normal]
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.
The buttons and icons no longer appear.
• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will momentarily
disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.
• [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only]. Touch
to set [Display Setup] to [Normal] or [Simple]
• Touch the center of the screen during playback to display
, then select [Normal] or [Simple].
Cannot hear music during slideshow.
• Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (page 138).
• Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (pages 41, 120).
The image does not appear on the TV.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your TV
• If the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) is connected to the USB
• When you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and a TV are connected using the cable for
multi-use terminal (DSC-T90 only), an HDMI Cable (sold separately) (DSC-T900 only) or HD
Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed at the TV side.
Deleting
Cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 115).
Computers
Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.
Macintosh.
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a
“Memory Stick” media slot.
• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and the “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by
manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
• If a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer
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Your computer does not recognize the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold separately).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] (page 70).
• Use the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) for connection
between the computer and the camera.
• Disconnect the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) from both the
computer and the camera, and firmly connect it again.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device.
Cannot import images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 134).
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a computer, you may not be
able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by the
camera (page 53).
After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.
Cannot play back images on your computer.
• If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 133).
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”
media. Import the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 137).
• When using software other than “PMB”, the information may not be updated correctly, so images
may turn blue or otherwise not be displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.
• When blue images appear, view them in the Folder View mode or delete them with the camera.
“Memory Stick Duo” media
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” media by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
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Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”
media.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient
capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the computer to the
internal memory.
• This feature is not available.
Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an
image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the
printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images
without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images
shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date
superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with
Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
• If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or
not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 70).
• Disconnect the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) and connect it
again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
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Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or
Cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90).
• Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect the USB Cable (DSC-
T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) and connect it again. If you still cannot print
your images, disconnect the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90)
once more, turn the printer off and then turn it on, and connect the cable again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using other cameras, or images modified with a computer may not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• The USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90) has been disconnected
before the
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator was turned off.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the
printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and
print the image again (page 145).
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• When you replace the printer paper with paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the
camera, disconnect the USB Cable (DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90)
connected to the printer and then reconnect the printer.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera
(page 145) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on
the printer.
Touch panel
Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.
• Perform [Calibration] (page 62).
• [Housing] is set to [On] (page 63).
The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points.
• Perform [Calibration] (page 62).
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Others
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using
it.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 76).
• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for
24 hours or more with the power left off.
You want to change the date or time.
• Change the settings by
t
(Settings) t [Clock Settings]
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Warning indicators and
messages
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera
is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the
camera.
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times,
the camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media. Try turning off and on the
camera again, or taking out and inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” media several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted a “Memory Stick Duo” media
is inserted. Format the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo” media (page 53).
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used with the camera, or the data is damaged.
Insert a new “Memory Stick Duo” media.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
• The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or
the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of
remaining battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BD1 (supplied)/NP-FD1 (sold separately) battery pack.
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
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Camera overheating
Allow it to cool
• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to
record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the “Memory Stick”
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media correctly.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 163).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media is dirty.
“Memory Stick” type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 163).
This “Memory Stick” may not record or play
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 163).
Cannot access “Memory Stick”
Access denied
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” media with the access controlled.
Error formatting internal memory
Error formatting “Memory Stick”
• Format the media again (page 53).
“Memory Stick” locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” media with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
No memory space on internal memory
No memory space on “Memory Stick”
• Delete unnecessary images or files (pages 43, 114).
Read only “Memory Stick”
• The camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick Duo” media.
No images
• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the “Memory Stick Duo”
media.
• When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in
Folder View mode (page 50).
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No still images
• The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.
• There are no images that can be filtered by faces.
File found which was not recognized
• You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file on a
computer and then delete the folder.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media (for
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media. You cannot
create any folders if this is the case.
Empty folder contents
• You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the
folder.
No folder
• You tried to delete a folder that does not exist.
Folder protected
• You tried to delete a folder that is protected as read only on a computer.
File error
• An error occurred while the image was playing back.
No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another
File protected
• Release the protection (page 115).
Image size over limit
• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.
Invalid operation
• You have touched the panel when using the digital zoom or Close focus enabled mode. While using
these modes, you cannot focus by touching the screen.
Unable to detect face for retouch
• You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.
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(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or
mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
1280×720 (Fine) is not available
1280×720 (Standard) is not available
• Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is compatible of recording movies with an image size of
[1280×720]. Use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or set the movie image size to [VGA].
Zoom disabled
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Off] when you are shooting in
(Close focus enabled) mode. Or, you are
trying to use [Smart] in [Digital Zoom] when the image size is set to [12M], [3:2(11M)] or
[16:9(9M)] (page 73).
Maximum number of
images already selected
• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].
• Up to 999 files can be selected when using [All in Date Range], [All in Event], [All in Favorites] or
[All in This Folder].
• Up to 999 files can be registered as Favorites, and you can add
files. Cancel the selection.
(Print order) marks to up to 999
Low battery power
• When copying a image recorded in the internal memory to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, use a
fully charged battery.
Printer busy
Paper error
No paper
Ink error
Low ink
No ink
• Check the printer.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is corrupted.
• The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the USB Cable
(DSC-T900) or the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-T90).
Processing...
• The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time,
depending on the printer.
Error Playing Music
• Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then download a new Music files.
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Error Formatting Music
• Execute [Format Music].
Operation cannot be executed
for movie files
• You have selected a function that is not available for movies.
Operation cannot be executed
in unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have
been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.
Operation cannot be executed
when using a PictBridge connection
• Some functions are restricted while the camera is connected to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Recovering image management
file…
• The camera restores the date information etc. in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc.
• The number of images exceeds that for which date or event management by the camera is possible.
Delete images from the Date View or Event View.
Image management file error
Cannot recover
• Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the “Memory Stick Duo” media or
the internal memory (page 53).
When you cannot import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, import all of the images to
the computer without using “PMB” (page 135).
To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PMB”.
Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature
• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down.
Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature
• Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the
temperature goes down.
• When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording
movies.
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Using the camera abroad —
Power sources
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold
separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
Note
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
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On the “Memory Stick Duo”
media
A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
“Memory Stick” media type
Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Recording/Playback
1
a*
2
a*
1 2
a* *
2 3
a* *
2 3 4
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
a* * *
1
* High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
2
* “Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed
with the camera.
3
* [1280×720] size movies can be recorded.
* This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer
4
as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Notes
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for
“Memory Stick Micro” media.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media and the
equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media, put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media to water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally
swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot.
Doing so will cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
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Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold
separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory
Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” media compliant device, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor is
inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device
without a “Memory Stick Duo” media attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold
separately)
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate
properly with the camera.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold
separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro”
media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the
camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the
camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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On the battery pack
On charging the battery pack
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to
86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time
of the battery pack is shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera
immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and
making trial shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
How to store the battery pack
• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery
pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a
year while storing.
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow (page 41) playback mode until the power goes
off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery case when
carrying and storing.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased
usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in
which each battery pack is used.
Compatible battery pack
• The NP-BD1 (supplied) can be used only in D type compatible Cyber-shot models. It cannot be used in
Cyber-shot models compatible with the T type and other battery types.
• If you use the NP-FD1 battery pack (sold separately), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining
indicator (
60 Min).
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On the battery charger
• Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery
charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt
to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
• The batteries that are compatible with this camera are D type batteries. The supplied battery is NP-BD1
(D type).
• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the
charger, battery life may be shortened.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, remove the battery pack being charged, and then inserting the same
battery pack into the battery charger again until it clicks. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again, this
may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check
that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery
pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the
battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.
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Index
A
D
Add / Remove Favorites..............................................108
Auto Orientation ...............................................................74
Delete REC.Folder...........................................................56
B
E
Electronic transformer..................................................162
Exposure Bracket..............................................................82
C
Center-weighted metering ......................................34, 89
Change REC.Folder.........................................................55
Changing the display.......................................................17
Importing images.............................................135, 140
Connecting
F
Folder
Create REC.Folder...........................................................54
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G
N
H
O
P
Precision digital zoom....................................................73
Printing directly...............................................................144
I
L
R
M
Red Eye Correction .......................................................110
Macintosh computer......................................................139
Multi-pattern metering .............................................34, 89
Multi-Purpose Resize....................................................113
S
Scene Recognition............................................................90
Self-diagnosis display...................................................157
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Shooting Settings 1..........................................................11
Shooting Settings 2..........................................................11
Slow Synchro (Flash On)..............................................31
Smile Detection Sensitivity..........................................92
Windows computer........................................................130
Z
T
Twilight Portrait................................................................21
U
Underwater White Balance ..........................................87
V
W
Warning indicators and messages ...........................157
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Notes on the License
“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software are provided in the camera. We provide this software
based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of
copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.
Please read the following sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)
of “C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
("MPEG-4 VIDEO")
AND/OR
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camera.
This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)
of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:
On the license of “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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