How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation.
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” media that you can use (sold separately) “Memory Stick Duo” media: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with the camera. “Memory Stick” media: You cannot use a “Memory Stick”...
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 7 HOME/MENU Search ········································· 10 Identifying parts (DSC-T900) ······························ 14 Identifying parts (DSC-T90) ································ 15 Using the touch panel ········································· 16 Changing the DISP (screen display) setting ·······...
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Viewing Viewing still images············································· 38 Playback Zoom ··················································· 39 Image Index ························································ 40 Slideshow···························································· 41 Delete·································································· 43 Wide Zoom·························································· 44 Temporarily Rotated Display······························· 45 Viewing movies ··················································· 46 HOME HOME items························································ 10 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 12 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································...
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Computer Enjoying your Windows computer····················· 130 Installing the software (supplied)······················· 132 On “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”······················133 Enjoying images on your computer······················ 134 Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) ··············· 138 Using your Macintosh computer························ 139 Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ················ 142 Printing Printing still images ···········································...
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting food arrangements Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 21 Scene Recognition ·············································· 90 Soft Snap ······························································· 21 Twilight Portrait ····················································...
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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 High Sensitivity ·····················································...
Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs Information about optional accessories Clock Settings ······················································· 76 Initialize ··································································· 61 Print ······································································· 143 Viewing an image on a SD TV Viewing an image on an HD TV “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”...
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 Press the shutter button halfway down to return to shooting mode.
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Category Settings Main Settings – Main Settings 1 Main Settings – Main Settings 2 Shooting Settings – Shooting Settings 1 Shooting Settings – Shooting Settings 2 Clock Settings Language Setting * These items are displayed only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted into the camera. Notes •...
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.
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) button to switch to playback 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.
Using the touch panel You can make function settings on the camera by touching buttons displayed on the screen. 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Adjustment) t Note • Flash mode is set to [Flash Auto] or On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t desired mode t (REC Mode) t desired mode t (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a...
(Underwater) Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (such as Marine Pack). (Hi-Speed Shutter) Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. • The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker.
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 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
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).
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.
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 DSC-T90: 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 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.
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. 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.
Self-Timer 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Self-Timer) t desired mode t (Self-Timer Not using the self-timer Off) (Self-Timer Setting the 10-second delay self-timer 10sec) When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
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. (Macro) t desired mode t (Auto) The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.
Flash 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Flash) t desired mode t (Flash Auto) Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro (Flash The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the On)) background that is out of flash light.
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.
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0.5 m/1.0 m/ Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around a previously 3.0 m/7.0 m/ set distance (Semi manual). This mode is useful when repeatedly (unlimited shooting a subject at the same distance or when it is difficult to get distance) a sharp focus with automatic focusing such as when shooting a subject through a net or window.
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 when shooting movies, see page 89. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Sets the luminous sensitivity. The following steps are used in setting when Scene Selection is set to When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (ISO) t desired number t (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
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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, see page 83. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to (Still image).
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Adjusting 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. Exposure: Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light...
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) Using [Image Only] of the DISP (screen display) setting...
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.
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. (Image Index) t touch Changing the display format Touch (View Mode) to change the way images are played back (View Mode) when a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Slideshow) t desired mode t [Start] 3 Touch the screen and then touch [Exit] to end the slideshow.
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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 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
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...
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) button to switch to playback mode.
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 Rotated Display) again.
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with 3 Touch B (Playback). Button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Using [Image Only] mode of DISP (screen display) setting •...
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. (View Images) t [Date View] t 2 Select the date you want to display with Notes •...
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Event View Automatically separates images by date and frequency, and displays the images in groups. (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. •...
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Favorites Displays images for each Favorites group in which you have registered images (page 108). (View Images) t [Favorites] t 2 Touch the Favorites number you want to display. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Folder View Displays images for each folder created using [Create REC.Folder] of the [Memory Tool]. (View Images) t [Folder View] t 2 Select the folder you want to display with To 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.
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. (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”.
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. (Slideshow) t [Music Tool] t t [Format Music] t Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
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. (Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t t [Format] t t [OK] Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
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. (Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] Notes •...
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. (Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t t [Change REC.Folder] t 2 Select the folder you want to record t Touch [OK]. Notes •...
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. (Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t t [Delete REC.Folder] t 2 Select the folder you want to delete t Touch [OK]. Notes •...
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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. (Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t t [Copy] t 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.
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. (Manage Memory) t [Memory Tool] t t [File Number] 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”...
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Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Beep] t Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button.
Function Guide You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Function Guide] t mode t Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. Note • The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off]. t desired...
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Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. (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. (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.
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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. (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Housing] t On ( Changes the function of the buttons. Does not change any functions.
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 (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Demo Mode] t (REC Mode) t Adjustment) t...
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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). (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [HDMI Resolution] t mode t...
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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 using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 124. (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t mode t Enables remote-controlled operation.
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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).
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 (pages 126, 129).
TV TYPE Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback. (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [TV TYPE] t 16:9 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. t desired mode t...
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). (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [USB Connect] t Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer.
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 (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [AF Illuminator] t Auto...
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Grid Line] t Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines. t desired mode t...
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. (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Digital Zoom] t Smart ( Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size.
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. (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Auto Orientation] t mode t Records the image with the correct orientation. Does not use Auto Orientation.
Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Auto Review] t Uses the Auto Review. Does not use Auto Review. Shooting another image without delay •...
Clock Settings Sets the date and time. (Settings) t [Clock Settings] t t [Clock Settings] t 2 Desired date display format t each item and set its numeric value t [OK] Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Note •...
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. (Settings) t [Language Setting] t t [Language Setting] t t desired mode t...
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.
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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.
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Flash (Easy Shooting), you can select the Flash setting from When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t t [Flash] t desired mode t Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Does not use the flash.
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 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t desired mode t (Normal) Records a single image.
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BRK±0.3EV Records a series of three images with the exposure values BRK±0.7EV automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). When you cannot decide BRK±1.0EV the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.
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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 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (EV) t desired number t Notes •...
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Sets the luminous sensitivity. For details on ISO sensitivity setting in When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Underwater) t (ISO) t desired number t (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
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. (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural.
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Effects 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. Weather/lighting Daylight Characteristics of...
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in Movie Mode. (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.
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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: 1 Set the mode switch to 2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Focus) t desired mode t DSC-T90: 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
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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 2 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Metering Mode) t desired mode DSC-T90: 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
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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.
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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].
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. When you use DSC-T900, set the mode switch to 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode t (Big Smile) Detects a big smile.
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.
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Making 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.
Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Flash Level) t desired mode t (–) Makes the flash level lower. (Standard) Makes the flash level higher. Note •...
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to 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. (REC Mode) t (Anti Blink) t desired mode t When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so (Auto)
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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. (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.
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.
Color Mode You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Color Mode) t desired mode t (Normal) Sets the image to standard color. (Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color.
SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (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.
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Hints 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.
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. (View Mode) t (Date List) t 4 Select the month you want to display with v/V and select and touch the date.
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.
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.
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t desired mode t (Date View) Displays images by the date. Touch specific date with a calendar display. (Event View) Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes...
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On [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...
Filter by Faces This feature filters images and displays them. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Filter by Faces) t desired mode (Off) Images are not filtered. (All people) Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then displayed.
Add / Remove Favorites Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as Favorites. 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...
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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 3 Touch to select the date or event you want to register. (Add / Remove Favorites) t (Add All in Event) t you want to add the image t [OK] Removing all images in the date range or event...
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) button to switch to playback mode. (Retouch) t desired mode t 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
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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] (Fisheye Applies a fisheye effect around a Lens) chosen point. Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch t level of retouch with...
Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and records it as a new file. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Paint) t 3 Draw on the image using the paint pen (supplied). 4 Touch the button t select the saved image size t [OK] Button Save...
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.
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.
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Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. 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.
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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 (Folder View) t 3 Touch to select the date, event or folder you want to protect. (Protect) t Event) or (Set All in This Folder) t...
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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. mark is displayed for registered images. Notes • The (Print order) mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory. •...
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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 (Folder View) t 3 Touch to select the date, event or folder you want to order print. (Set All in Date Range), (Set All in This Folder) t Cancel print order of all images in the date range,...
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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. (Rotate) t / t [OK] Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected still images. •...
Volume Settings Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Volume Settings) t 3 Adjust the volume by touching Adjusting the volume during playback of a movie or slideshow Movie playback: Touch to display the volume control screen, then touch the adjust the volume.
Viewing an image on a SD TV (DSC-T900) For details on using this function for DSC-T90, see pages 127 to 129. 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 the camera is connected to.
• 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.
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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).
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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). (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [On] 2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
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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).
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.
Viewing an image on a SD TV (DSC-T90) For details on the operation of this function for DSC-T900, see pages 121 to 126. 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 the camera is connected to.
Viewing an image on an HD TV (DSC-T90) For details on using this function for DSC-T900, see pages 121 to 126. 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).
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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.
– 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. http://www.sony.net/...
Recommended computer environment OS (pre-installed) For using “PMB” Microsoft Windows XP* and “Music SP3/Windows Vista* Transfer” For importing Microsoft Windows 2000 images Professional SP4, Windows XP* Windows Vista* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Starter (Edition) is not supported. Notes •...
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).
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”...
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...
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.
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.
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. AFolder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
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”...
• 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. http://www.sony.net/ Others...
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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.
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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). •...
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.
Printing still images You can print still images by the following methods. Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 144) 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”...
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 •...
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Printing (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 to display the image, then touch the image you want to print. 2 Repeat step 1.
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.
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.
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 •...
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: – Delete unnecessary images (pages 43, 114). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media. •...
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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 The flash does not work. •...
The image is too bright. • Adjust the exposure (pages 36, 83). The image colors are not correct. • Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 99). • Adjust the [White Balance] (page 85). 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.
• 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 (pages 134 and 140).
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.
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. •...
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. •...
Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using 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.
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: • There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and 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 •...
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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.
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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 •...
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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.
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.
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”...
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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”...
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 •...
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. •...
Index Add / Remove Favorites ...108 Adjusting EV ...36, 83 AF Illuminator ...71 AF range finder frame ...32 Anti Blink ...96 Aperture ...37, 83 Auto Orientation ...74 Auto Review ...75 AV Cable ...121 B & W ...99 Battery charger ...166 Battery pack ...165 Beach...
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Gourmet ...21 Grid Line ...72 Happy Faces ...111 HD(1080i) ...67 HDMI Resolution ...65 High Sensitivity ...21 Hi-Speed Shutter ...22 Histogram ...18 HOME screen ...10 Housing ...63 Image Index ...40 Image Size ...78 Initialize ...61 Install ...132 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...20 Internal memory ...19 ...35, 84...
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GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ 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”...