Sony DSC-T3 manual

DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 2-548-269- 11 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these num[...]

2 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] W ARNING T o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U .S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a[...]

3 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv er is connected. — Consult the dealer or an e xperienced radio/ TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pur[...]

4 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Read this first T rial recording Before you record one-time ev ents, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly . No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due [...]

5 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany . On[...]

6 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Before using your camera “Memory Stick” compatible with this camera The IC recording medium used with this camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”. Choose the “Memory Stick” size that matches your camera. “Memory Stick Duo” (Siz e used with this camera[...]

7 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T rademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PR O”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PR O Duo”, , “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a tra[...]

8 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T able of contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Before using your camera ......................... 6 Identifying the parts ................................ 10 Camera ................................................ 10 Cyber-shot Station .............................. 1[...]

9 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Adv anced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images ............................................. 69 Enlarging a portion of a still image ......... 70 Enlarging an image — Playback zoom .......................... 70 Recording an enlarged image — T rimming .....................[...]

10 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera 4 5 6 7 8 3 1 2 9 qa 0 qs qd  PO WER button (20)  PO WER lamp (20)  Battery insertion slot (14)  “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot (24)  Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover  Battery drop pre venti[...]

11 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 8 9 0 qs qa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  /CHG lamp (orange) (15)  (Display/LCD backlight on/off) button (32)  LCD screen For details on the items on the LCD screen, see page 133 to 137.  MENU b utton (53, 120)  (Image Size/Delete) button (25, 49)  Contr ol button Menu on:  /  /  /  / ?[...]

12 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Cyber-shot Station This is used when charging the battery pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a computer , etc. 1 3 4 5 2  Camera connector  (USB) jack (91)  DC IN jac k (15)  A/V OUT (MONO) jac k (46)  T ripod receptacle (bottom surface) How to connect Connect the camera as illustr[...]

13 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] How to remo ve the camera holder for tripod Press the tabs and pull off the camera holder for tripod as illustrated, then disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot Station. 2 • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Y ou will be unable to firmly secure the Cyber-shot Stati[...]

14 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Charging the batter y pack 1  Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow . • Be sure to turn off y our camera when charging the battery pack (pa g e 20). • Y our camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FT1 battery pack (T type) (supplied).[...]

15 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started 4 DC IN jack Cyber-shot Station A C Adaptor DC plug  Connect the A C Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the Cyber-shot Station (supplied). Connect the DC plug with the  mark facing up. • Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause ma[...]

16 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] /CHG lamp The /CHG lamp goes of f when charging is completed. • When charging is completed, remov e the camera from the Cyber-shot Station. Disconnecting the A C Adaptor from the Cyber -shot Station Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot Station as illustrated and disconnect the cable. DC plug T [...]

17 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Remaining indicator 60min Remaining time • The displayed remaining time may not be correct under certain circumstances or conditions. Charging time Approximate t[...]

18 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Number of images and battery life that can be recor ded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images th[...]

19 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started Using the AC adaptor 1 A C Adaptor Multi connector DC plug  Connect the A C Adaptor (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera. When placing the camera, make sure the LCD screen is facing up. Connect the DC plug with the  mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easil[...]

20 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T urning on/off your camera PO WER lamp PO WER button  Press PO WER. The PO WER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 21). T urning off the power Press PO WER again. The PO WER lamp goes out, and the camera tu[...]

21 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started Setting the date and time 1 Mode switch  Set the mode switch to . • T o change the date and time on the Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in 2 (Setup 2) (pages 54 and 126), and perform the pr ocedure from step  . • Y ou can also carry out this operation when the mode switch is [...]

22 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 4 2004 / : / 1 1 12 00 AM OK Cancel Clock Set D/M/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D  Select the year , month, day , hour or minute item y ou want to set with  /  on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with  /  . 5 2005 / : / 1 1 10 00 AM OK Cancel Clock Set D/M/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D  Set the nume[...]

23 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Getting started Changing the language setting Y ou can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. T o change the language setting, select (Language) in 1 (Setup 1) on the Setup screen (pages 54 and 125) and select the desired language.[...]

24 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” 1  Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow . • When using this camera, the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not necessary . • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 128. 2 T ermin[...]

25 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Setting the still image size 1 Mode switch  Set the mode switch to , and turn on the power . 2 VGA(E- Mail) 1M 3M 3:2 5M 5M Image Size  Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 26. 3 VGA(E- Mail) 1M 3M 3:2 5M VGA Image Siz[...]

26 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Image size and quality Y ou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image. For example, a 5M (2592×1944) size image in[...]

27 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Examples based on the image quality Image quality (Compression ratio) Usage guideline Fine Low compression (looks better)  High compression (normal) • For recording or printing with better image quality . Standard • For recording a larger number of images.[...]

28 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Number of still images that can be recor ded The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo” 1) The number of images that can be sav ed when [P .Quality] is set to [Fine] ([Standard]) 2) are shown belo w . • The table below sho ws the approximate number of images that can be record[...]

29 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, flash emitter or microphone. (page 10) 1 Mode switch  Set the mode switch to , and tur[...]

30 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 3 96 60 min VGA FINE 10 1 F3.5 30 S AF AE/AF lock indicator Flashes green  Light up  Press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD[...]

31 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Mode switch When you set the mode switch to , the functions that can be used change as follows according to (Camera) in the menu. Mode Auto Camera Program Still image auto shooting [Auto] The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted as needed to allow easy shoo[...]

32 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] A uto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly . In addition, the AE locked beep does not sound. The Auto Focus function may hav e difficulty working under the follo wing conditions. In such cases, release the shutter bu[...]

33 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed during playback.) VGA 10 1 96 S AF 60min  Indicators off S AF  LCD backlight off  Indicators on VGA 10 1 96 S AF 60min Using the zoom feature T W T W 60 min 60 min 101 1 01 96 VGA S AF 96 VGA 1.1 5.0 S AF W (wide-angle[...]

34 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 6×. Precision digital zoom function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. Optical zoom Precision digital zoom Image size Maximum smart zoom scale Maximum precision digital zoom scale [...]

35 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Shooting close-ups — Macro The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up subjects such as flowers or insects. Setting the zoom all the way to the W side lets you shoot subjects at distances as close as 8 cm (3 1/4 inches). Howe ver , the minimum focus distance va[...]

36 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 2 60 min 95 VGA 10 1 S AF  Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down to focus on, then press the shutter button full y down. T o return to normal recording mode Press  ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen. • When sh[...]

37 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Selecting a flash mode 60min VGA 10 1 96 S AF  Set the mode switch to , and press  ( ) on the contr ol button repeatedl y to select a flash mode. The selected flash mode indicator appears enlarged on the LCD screen (page 124). Each time you press  ( ), the indicator ch[...]

38 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The ON appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked. VGA 60min 10 1 96 ON FINE F3.5 [...]

39 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images 2 Setup t Mode  Press  on the control b utton to adv ance to , then press  again. The Setup screen appears. 3 Day&Time Date Off Camera 1 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction : AF Illuminator: Auto Revie w: 2 1 2 1  Select 1 (Camera 1) with  on the[...]

40 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Y ou can shoot more effectiv ely by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. Magnifying glass mode The subject appears on the LCD screen magnified by up to 3.3 × . This lets you see details that would otherwise be [...]

41 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prev ent sunken colors and record clear images. Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. High-speed shutter mode Use t[...]

42 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 1 Mode Program Auto Camera MENU  Set the mode switch to , then press MENU . The menu appears. 2 WB ISO Program Auto Camera  Select (Camera) with  on the control b utton, then select the desired mode with  /  . T o return to normal mode Select [Auto] or [Program] with  /  on the con[...]

43 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting still images Shooting with Scene Selection When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below for the function setting of each shooting mode. Function Shooti[...]

44 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing images on the LCD scr een of your camera BACK/NEXT V OLUME VGA 60min 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0008 8 / 9 10 1 • SINGLE DISPLA Y • SINGLE DISPLA Y Single (single-image) screen Index (nine-image) screen Index (sixteen-image) screen Y ou can view images shot with your camera almost immediately [...]

45 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing still images 2 BACK/NEXT 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101 - 0003 VOLUME VGA 60min 3 / 9 10 1  Select the desired still image with  /  on the control b utton.  : T o display the preceding image  : T o display the next image Viewing an index (nine-image or sixteen-image) scr een 1 • SINGLE [...]

46 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 3 • SINGLE DISPLA Y  Select the desired still image with  /  /  /  on the control button. The image in the yellow frame is selected. T o return to the single-image screen Press the zoom T or press  on the control button. Viewing images on a TV scr een 1 A/V connecting cable A/V OUT [...]

47 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing still images 3 TV/Video switch  T urn on the TV and set the TV/Video switch to “Video”. • The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV . For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV . 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0002 VGA 2 / 9 101 BACK/NEXT V OLUME[...]

48 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to vie w images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Centr[...]

49 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Deleting still images Deleting images 1 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0002 2 / 9 VGA 10 1 BACK/NEXT V OLUME 60min  Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Press  /  on the control button to select the ima ge you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2 VGA 2 / 9 10 1[...]

50 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode 1 Delete Select Exit All In This Folder  While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 45) is display ed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2 Delete Select Exit All In This Folder  Select [Select][...]

51 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Deleting still images 4 Delete Exit OK  Press (Delete) and select [OK] with  on the control button, then press  . The message “ Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. T o cancel deleting Select [Exit] with  on the control button, then press  . T o delet[...]

52 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 2 Mode Setup t MENU  T urn on the camera, then press MENU . Press  on the control b utton to adv ance to , then press  again. The Setup screen appears. • This operation is av ailable no matter what position the mode switch is in. 3 2 1 2 1 Memory Stick T ool Format: Create REC. Folder: Chang[...]

53 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and Setup screen items is described below . Control b utton Mode switch MENU Changing the menu settings  Press MENU. The menu appears. WB ISO Auto Camera Program • The displayed items differ according to the mod[...]

54 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Changing the items in the Setup screen  Press MENU . The menu appears.  Press  on the control button to adv ance to , then press  again. The Setup screen appears. S e t u p t  Press  /  /  /  on the control button to select the item y ou want to set. The frame of the selected[...]

55 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Before advanced operations  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (P .Quality) with  /  , then select the desired image quality with  /  . PFX FIN E Mode BRK M Standard P .Quality Fine Creating or selecting a folder Y our camera can create multiple folders[...]

56 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Changing the recor ding folder  Select (Memory Stick T ool) with  /  , [Change REC. Folder] with  /  , and [OK] with  /  , then press  . The recording folder selection screen appears. BACK/NEXT Select REC. Folder Cancel OK Folder Name: 102 2/2 Created: No. Of Files: 2005 102MSDC[...]

57 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method Y ou can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing. Before operation When shoo[...]

58 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF ( S A F ) This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway do wn. When the shutter b utton is pressed and held halfway do wn and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked[...]

59 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF or Spot AF , the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recom[...]

60 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Set the mode switch to or .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select  (Focus) with  /  , then select the distance to the subject with  /  . Y ou can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited distance) WB ISO Multi AF Focus Center AF Spot AF 0[...]

61 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting  Select the desired exposure value with  /  . Adjust the exposure v alue while checking the brightness of the background. T o reactivate auto exposure In step  , select [0EV]. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash [...]

62 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting techniques When shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera may judge that the subject is bright and set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the +[...]

63 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 53 and 120). Control b utton Mode switch MENU  Set the mode switch to or .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Metering Mode) with  /  , then select the des[...]

64 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 1st image (shifted in the + direction) 2nd image (appropriate exposure for the camera) 3rd image (shifted in the – direction)  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with  /  , then select [Exp Brktg] with  /  .  Select [BRK] (Bracket[...]

65 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting Adjusting color tones — White Balance Y ou can set the white balance mode according to your shooting conditions. The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. When you w ant to fix the light source imaging conditions, or when the color of the[...]

66 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level Y ou can adjust the amount of flash light. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 53 and 120). Control b utton Mode switch MENU  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select [ ] (Flash Le vel) with ?[...]

67 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image shooting  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with  /  , then select [Speed Burst] or [Bur st] with  /  .  Shoot the image . When you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number [...]

68 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Select M (Interval) with  /  , then select the desired frame interval with  /  . Y ou can choose the frame interval from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30] second. 1/30 PFX Mode BRK M 1/15 1/7.5 1/30 Interval  Shoot the image . A continuous burst of 16 frames are recorded within a single stil[...]

69 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Control b utton Mode switch MENU  Set the mode switch to .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Folder) with  , then press  .  Select the desire[...]

70 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enlarging a por tion of a still image Y ou can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. Y ou can also record the magnified image as a new file. / Control b utton Mode switch MENU Enlarging an image — Playbac k zoom  Set the mode switch to .  Display the image to be enla[...]

71 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image viewing Recording an enlarged image — T rimming  Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears.  Select [T rimming] with  , then press  .  Select the image size with  /  , then press  . The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to t[...]

72 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Rotating still images Y ou can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. Control b utton Mode switch MENU  Set the mode switch to , and display the ima ge to rotate.  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Rotate) with  /  , then press  [...]

73 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image viewing Playing back continuously  Set the mode switch to .  Select the Multi Burst image with  /  . The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously . 10:30 PM 2005 1 1 101-0014 14 / 14 10 1 M P AUSE BA CK/NEXT VOLUME 60min 1M T o pause playback Press  . T[...]

74 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Protecting images — Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure. Control b utton Mode switch MENU • Note that formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data in the “Memory Stick Duo” ev en if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may [...]

75 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Advanced still image viewing  Select [OK] with  , then press  . The  indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. T o exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit] in step  , then press  . T o cancel individual protection Select the image to be un[...]

76 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Printing still images Y ou can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page 77) Y ou can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer . Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer) Y ou can pr[...]

77 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing Direct printing Even if you do not ha ve a computer , you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer . For preparation, you only set the USB connection on the Setup screen and connect the camera mounted in the Cyber- sh[...]

78 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station. Then, connect the (USB) jack on the Cyber-shot Station and the USB jack on the printer with the USB cable (supplied). T urn on the camera and the printer . The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode switch [...]

79 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing Select Selects the images in order . Prints all the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to print with  /  , then press  . The mark appears on the selected image. • Repeat this step to print other images. 2 Select [Print] with  , then press  . This image Pr[...]

80 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T o cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit] in step  . T o print other images Select the image with  /  after step  , then select [Print]. Printing in index mode If you connect your camera to the printer , the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to exit the print menu. ?[...]

81 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing  Set the print setting with  /  /  /  . Exit OK 1 Off Default Size Date Quantity Off Index Print Index Select [On] to print index-images. Size Selects the desired paper size. Date T o insert the date and time on images, select [Date] or [Day&T ime]. • When you [...]

82 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Marking print marks Marking images you want to hav e printed beforehand with print marks is con venient when having images printed at a print service shop. Control b utton Mode switch MENU • Y ou cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode, all the images are printed on one [...]

83 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Still image printing  Repeat step  to mark other images.  Press MENU.  Select [OK] with  , then press  . The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. T o unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked with  /  /  /  in step  , then press  . T o unmark all the [...]

84 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Shooting movies Y ou can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode switch Shutter button Microphone Control b utton  Set the mode switch to .  Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears.  Select the desired size with  /  . Y ou can choose from [640(Fine)], [640(Standard)] and[...]

85 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Y ou can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker . Control b utton Mode switch Speaker  Set the mode switch to .  Select the desired moving image with  /  . Movies with the image size [640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are displ[...]

86 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Deleting movies Y ou can delete unwanted movies. Control b utton Mode switch • Y ou cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. In single-image mode  Set the mode switch to .  Display the movie y ou want to delete with  /  .  Press (Delete). The mov[...]

87 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying movies  Select [OK] with  , then press  . The message “ Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. T o cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step  or  . • T o delete all the images in the folder , see page 51. Cutting movies Y ou can cut movies, or delete unnecessary port[...]

88 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Control b utton Mode switch MENU  Set the mode switch to .  Select the movie y ou want to cut using  /  .  Press MENU. The menu appears.  Select (Divide) with  , then press  . Next, select [OK] with  , then press  . The playback of the movie starts.  Decide on a cutting[...]

89 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer en vironment OS: Microsoft W indows 98, Windo ws 98SE, W indows 2000 Professional, W indows Millennium Edition, W indows XP Home Edition, or W indows XP Professional The above OS must be installe[...]

90 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Installing the USB driver When using W indows XP , you need not install the USB driv er. Once the USB driv er is installed, you need not install the USB driv er.  T urn on your computer , and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time[...]

91 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer Connecting the camera to your computer  T urn on your computer .  Inser t the “Memor y Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera.  Connect the Cyber-shot Station (supplied) and the A C Adaptor (supplied), and plug the adaptor into a wall o[...]

92 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] • If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in step  , press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to [Normal]. • Do not remo ve the camera from the Cyber-shot Station during USB connection, as the image data may be destro yed. T o end the USB connection, see the note  .  Disconnecting the[...]

93 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer When an image with the same file name exists in the cop y destination folder The overwrite confirmation message appears. When you o verwrite the existing image with the ne w one, the original file data is deleted. T o change the file name T o copy an image file to [...]

94 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Select [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then clic k [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera W izard” screen appears.  Click [Finish]. The wizard closes. • T o continue copying other images, follo w the procedure giv en under  on page 92 to disconnect the US[...]

95 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped wi[...]

96 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0  .JPG • Still image files shot in − Normal mode (page 29) − Exposure Bracket mode (page 63) − Burst mode (page 66) − Multi Burst mode (page 67) MO V0  .MPG • Mo vie files (page 84) MO V0  .THM • [...]

97 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains in a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image file in the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. ?[...]

98 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] • When automatically creating slide shows (page 101), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • When using “ImageMixer VCD2, ” a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology . “DirectX” must be installed for use. • A se[...]

99 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer  Click [Next], then follo w the instructions. If the “W elcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follo w the instructions.  Confirm if the checkbo x of “Y es, I want to restart m y computer now” is checked, [...]

100 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Viewing images on a computer Click [V iewing video and pictures on PC] on the left side of the screen, then click [V iewing video and pictures on PC] in the lower -right corner of the screen. The screen used for viewing images appears. Storing images on a CD-R Click [Sav e the images on CD-R] on the l[...]

101 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer  Set up the menu bac kground, buttons, titles, and so on, then clic k [Next]. Confirm the set up according to your preferences.  Confirm the previe w of the Video CD file.  Click the file you want to pre view on the left frame.  Click [  ] to previe [...]

102 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  Click [File] in the upper -left corner of the screen, then select [Print]. The printing wizard screen appears.  Set the paper size and the number of sheets and print images. Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer en vironment OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS [...]

103 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Enjoying images on your computer  Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 91. Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from y our camera or turning off the power during USB connection Drag and drop the driv e icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” t[...]

104 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Required computer en vironment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory . CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display[...]

105 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting T roubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below . If code displays “C:  :  ” appear on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 118). 2 Should your camera stil[...]

106 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Symptom Cause/Solution The /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pac k. • The A C Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the A C Adaptor (page 19). • The A C Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility . • Install the battery pac[...]

107 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Symptom Cause/Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on. • The LCD backlight is turned off with in the dark place. Turn on the LCD backlight with (page 32). The subject is not visible on the LCD screen. • Set the mode sw[...]

108 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Symptom Cause/Solution The image is too bright. • Y ou are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the e xposure (pages 60 and 120). • The brightness of the LCD screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 125). The image is monochrome[...]

109 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution The close-ups (Macr o) function does not work. • When shooting still images, select the other mode than (Magnifying glass mode), (T wilight mode), (Landscape mode), (Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode) for the Scene Selection function (page 43). Y ou cannot shoot[...]

110 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Symptom Cause/Solution The image cannot be played bac k on a computer . • See page 111. Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Cause/Solution Y our camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. Cancel the protection (page 74). • Y ou are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protec[...]

111 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Computers Symptom Cause/Solution Y ou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. • Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 89 and 102). Y ou cannot install the USB driver . • In Windo ws 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 89). Y [...]

112 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Symptom Cause/Solution The image and sound are interrupted by noise when y ou view a movie on a computer . • Y ou are playing back the movie directly from the “Memory Stick Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play back the movie from the hard disk (pages 92, 93, 99 an[...]

113 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause/Solution The connection cannot be established. • Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer is compliant with the PictBridge or not. • Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the camera. • Set [USB Connec[...]

114 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Others Symptom Cause/Solution Y our camera does not work. • Y ou are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 130). • The battery level is lo w. (The  indicator appears.) Char ge the battery pack (page 14). • Connect the A C Adaptor securely to [...]

115 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting W ar nings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 24). System error • Turn the po wer off and on again (page 20). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick Du[...]

116 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Message Meaning/Corrective Action Image size over • Y ou are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided (about more than two seconds). • The file is not a movie. In valid operation • Y ou are playing ba[...]

117 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] T roubleshooting Message Meaning/Corrective Action Processing • The printer is performing the printing stop processing. Printing is not possible until this processing is completed. This processing may take some time depending on the printer .[...]

118 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Self-diagnosis display – If a code star ting with an alphabet letter appears Y our camera has a self-diagnosis display . This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt [...]

119 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be sav ed and the shooting time differ , depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”, the image size, and the image quality . Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory S[...]

120 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode switch or the setting. Menu items are maintained ev en when the power is turned of f or the mode switch is changed to other position (except [PFX] (P .Effect)). Factory settings are indicated with  . When the m[...]

121 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) 5) Multi Burst – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 67). Exp Brktg – Records three images with the exposure v alue of each image slightly shifted (page 63). Speed Burst – Records continuously w[...]

122 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV /  0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.0EV Adjusts the exposure (page 60).  (Focus) / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Spot AF / Center AF / Multi AF Chooses t[...]

123 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 69).  (Protect) — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 74). (DPOF) — Marks and unmarks the print (DP[...]

124 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Setup items The Setup screen appears when you advance to in the menu and press  again. Factory settings are indicated with  . 1 (Camera 1) Item Setting Description AF Mode Single / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (page 58). Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom m[...]

125 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information (Memory Stick T ool) Item Setting Description Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. Note that formatting irre vocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including ev en protected images (page 51). Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel Creates a folder for rec[...]

126 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] 2 (Setup 2) Item Setting Description File Number Series − Assigns numbers to files in sequence ev en if the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed or the recording folder is changed. Reset − Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder con[...]

127 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information Precautions Do not leave the camera in the follo wing places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater . The camera body may become discolored or[...]

128 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] If moisture condensation occurs T urn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to ev aporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable ba[...]

129 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information 2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 3) 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded and played back only using “Memory Stick PR O Duo. ” • “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/wr[...]

130 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC Adaptor . The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ca[...]

131 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably , a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a[...]

132 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): DSC-T3 0.1 m to 1.7 m (4 inches to 5 feet 6 7/8 inches) (W) 0.5 m to 1.6 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 2 7/8 inches) (T) DSC-T33 0.1 m to 1.6 m (4 inches to 5 feet 2 7/8 inches) (W) 0.5 m to 1.5 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 4 feet 11 inches) (T) [Input and[...]

133 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information The LCD screen Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. When shooting still images 60min +2.0 EV C:32:00 F3.5 125 1/30” 10 1 VGA S AF + 1 2 3 4 5  60min Battery remaining indicator (17)  AE/AF lock indicator (30, 59) M / BRK [...]

134 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT]  5M / 3:2 / 3M / 1M / VGA Image size indicator (25) FINE / STD Image quality indicator (54) 10 1 Recording f older indicator (55) Remaining “Memor y Stick” capacity indicator 1/30" Multi Burst interval indicator (67) 400 Remaining number of recordab le images indicator (28) Self-timer indi[...]

135 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information When shooting movies 10 1 [ 00:28:25 ] 00:00:00 STBY 60min ST D 6 4 0 + C:32:00 1 2 3 4 5  60min Battery remaining indicator (17) Recording mode indicator (84) / / / White balance indicator (65) STBY / REC Movie shooting indicator (84) 1.3 Zoom scaling indicator (33) Metering[...]

136 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] When playing bac k still images C:32:00 +2.0EV F3.5 500 12/12 VGA 10 1 1.3 M 60min VOLUME BACK/NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 10 1  M Recording mode indicator (72) 5M / 3:2 / 3M / 1M / VGA Image size indicator (25)  Protect indicator (74) Print (DPOF) mark indicator (82) / / Change folder indicator (69) 1.3 Pla[...]

137 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Additional information  Histogram indicator (61) Recording date/time of the pla yback image (38) Menu/Guide menu (53) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off. When playing bac k moving images 00:00:12 8 / 8 10 1 160 DPOF 60min V OL. 1 2 3 4 5 10 1  Recording mode indicator (85) FI [...]

138 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Index A A/V connecting cable ........................................ 46 Access lamp ...................................................... 24 A C Adaptor ................................................. 15, 19 AE ..................................................................... 32 AE/AF lock ...[...]

139 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] Index I “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......................... 130 ImageMixer VCD2 ............................ 97, 100, 103 Image quality .............................................. 26, 54 Image size ................................................... 25, 26 Incandescent ........................[...]

140 DSC-T3/T33 2-548-269-11(1) [OpenT ype FONT] S Saturation ........................................................ 121 Scene Selection ................................................. 40 Screen display ........................................... 32, 133 Self-diagnosis display ..................................... 118 Self-timer ................[...]

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