Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

DSC-T2
For details on advanced operations, please read Cybershot Handbook (PDF) and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

2007 Sony Corporation

3-273-227-11(1)

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-T2

Serial No. ___________________________

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

[ Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
For Customers in the U.S.A.

[ Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

[ Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
[ Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

[ Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

[ Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service Installation

[ Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Battery charger

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced 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 pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 2 Read this first.... 4 Notes on using the camera... 8

Getting started... 9

Checking the accessories supplied.. Preparing the battery pack... Inserting the battery pack.. Turning the camera on/setting the clock.. 14
Shooting images easily... 16
Image size/Self-timer/Shooting mode/Flash/Macro/Display. 17
Viewing/deleting images... 19
Selecting how to play back images.. 20 Using the SCRAPBOOK... 22
Learning the various functions HOME/Menu.. 23
Using the HOME screen... 23 HOME items.... 24 Using the menu items.... 25 Menu items.... 26
Enjoying your computer... 28
Connecting the camera to your computer.. 28 Viewing Cyber-shot Handbook.. 29 Enjoying the supplied software.. 29
Indicators on the screen... 31 Battery life and memory capacity.. 34
Battery life and number of images that you can record/view.. 34 Number of still images and recording time of movies.. 35

Troubleshooting... 36

Battery pack and power... 36 Shooting still images/movies... 37 Viewing images... 37
Precautions... 38 Specifications... 39
Notes on using the camera
[ Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.
[ Notes on the LCD screen
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording. If water droplets or other liquids splash on the LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction.

Adaptor plate (1) You can place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) using the adaptor plate.

About the paint pen

You can paint or put stamps on still images with the paint pen. Attach the paint pen to the wrist strap (shown right). Do not carry the camera by holding the paint pen. The camera may fall off.

About the wrist strap

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
On attaching the USB adaptor for Multi connector/USB adaptor cap
Depending on when or where you use the camera, attach the USB adaptor for Multi connector to either the long or the short cable. Attach the USB adaptor cap on the USB cable when carrying it in bags, etc. Be careful not to hang or give strong impact to the adaptor or the cable. It may become damaged.
USB adaptor cap USB adaptor for Multi connector USB cable
1 Preparing the battery pack
For customers in the USA and Canada Plug
For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada
to the wall outlet to the wall outlet
CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead)
1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will last slightly longer.

[ Charging time

Full charge time Practical charge time

Approx. 220 min.

Approx. 160 min.
The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25C (77F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. See page 34 for the number of images that can be recorded. Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.

2 Inserting the battery pack
Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover

Close Open

Battery eject lever Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the side of the battery pack. Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack.
1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. 3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
[ To check the remaining battery charge
Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.
Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the battery with fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.)
If the NP-FD1 battery pack (not supplied) is used, the minute display ( 60 Min) is also shown after the battery remaining indicator. It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time (page 14).
[ To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover and remove the battery pack.
Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
Never remove the battery pack when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo/internal memory. Use the NP-BD1 battery pack (supplied) only with this camera.
[ To insert a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied)
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover to insert a Memory Stick Duo.
Insert the Memory Stick Duo with the terminal side facing the lens.

Access lamp

To remove the Memory Stick Duo, push the Memory Stick Duo in once.
Never remove the Memory Stick Duo when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo/internal memory. Even if Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera, images will not be saved in Memory Stick Duo until the capacity of the internal memory is full. To save images in Memory Stick Duo, copy (export) the images in the internal memory to Memory Stick Duo.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

POWER button

Lens Touch panel Lens cover
1 Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 2 Set the clock by touching the button on the touch panel.
1 Touch the desired date display format, then touch. 2 Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V. 3 Touch [OK].
On the touch panel buttons

If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.

2 Touch

Movie:

(previous) /

(next) to select an image.
Touch B to playback a movie. Rewind/Fast forward: m/M (Touch B or x to return to normal playback.) Volume control:Touch , then adjust the volume with /. Touch again. The volume control bar disappears. Stop: Touch x.

To delete images

(Delete).
1 Display the image you want to delete, then touch 2 Touch [OK].
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

to zoom

Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area. Touch out. v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position. [BACK]: Cancels playback zoom. : Turns v/V/b/B on/off.
You can also enlarge the image with the T/W (Zoom) button.
Selecting how to play back images
Images stored in the camera are separated into groups by events and played back as albums. You can change how to play back images in the album to make the images easier to search.

Album List

Single Image

Calendar

To view an index screen
When you touch (Index) while viewing the single image, the image will be displayed by each album in index mode. Touch / to display the previous/next page.

(Index)

To return to the single image screen, touch the thumbnail image.

To view by Album List

Touch the (Album List) in the index screen to view images by the album list. Move on/back the month with / and move on/back the album with /. Touch the album to return to the index screen.

Album Name

Album/ Favorites/ Sharemark
If you add images to Favorites or Sharemark in the menu screen (page 25), touch

(Favorites) or

(Sharemark) icon to view the image added to each list.
You can view the image of Favorites/Sharemark list in index screen when you touch the
desired Favorites/Sharemark list.

To view by Calendar

Touch the (Calendar) in the index screen to view images by the calendar. Move on/back the year with b/B and move on/back the month with v/V.
Touch the thumbnail image to return to the index screen of the album, which includes the

touched image.

[ To delete images in index mode
1 Touch (Delete) while the index screen is displayed. 2 Touch the center of the image to put a check mark on the image you want to delete.

The mark is checked in the check box of the image. To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.

3 Touch

, and then touch [OK].
(Whole Album) from (Delete) in the menu screen, then
To delete all the images in an album, select touch [OK].
[ To play back a series of images (Slideshow)
Touch. The music will change together with the [Effects]. You can also transfer and change the music to your desired music. To transfer and change the music, take the following steps. 1 Touch [HOME]. Then select [Music Tool] t [Download Music] in [Printing, Other] (page 24). 2 Install the software included in the supplied CD-ROM to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable. 4 Start up Music Transfer installed to your computer and change the music.
For details on changing the music, refer to Help in Music Transfer.

[ To view images on TV

Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied).

To the multi connector

To audio/video input jacks
Cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied)
When viewing on a high definition TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable is required. If you shoot with the image size set to 16:9, the images will be shown in a full-screen display.
Movies cannot be played back during HD(1080i) output.

Using the SCRAPBOOK

When an album is created in the camera, a scrapbook with the images in the album laid out on a background is automatically created. Scrapbooks created in the camera can be only viewed with the camera.
1 Press SCRAPBOOK button.
Whether the power of the camera is off, the power will turn on when you press the SCRAPBOOK button, and images will be played back in scrapbook mode.
2 Touch v/V, then touch the album you want to play back.
v/V: Move on/back the album list. / : Move on/back the month.
3 Touch b/B to turn the page.
: Turn the page automatically. Touch the image to stop turning the page.
The camera will automatically decide the position of the image to be displayed. Touch the image to view in single image screen. You can change the background of scrapbook in the menu screen when you select the cover.
Learning the various functions HOME/Menu

Using the HOME screen

The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).

[ For Windows users

1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen below appears.
[ Using Picture Motion Browser
When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying Cyber-shot Handbook appears.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy.
When you click the Cyber-shot Handbook button, both of the Cyber-shot Handbook and the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide will be installed.
3 After the installation is complete, doubleclick the shortcut created on the desktop.
Picture Motion Browser is installed for you to enjoy the still images and movies shot with the camera more efficiently. By using Picture Motion Browser, you can do the followings. You can import images shot with the camera by each album and display them on the computer. You can load images of computers to the camera. You can organize images in a computer by albums and view them. You can adjust, print, upload on the Web, and change the date of the still image. You can edit the album. You can name the album. The number of words that can be displayed will vary depending on the screen.
Installing Picture Motion Browser
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc

drive of your computer.

2 Click [Install]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install

the software.

For details, refer to Picture Motion Browser Guide. To access the Picture Motion Browser Guide, double-click the Picture Motion Browser Guide icon on the desktop.
Starting the Picture Motion Browser
Double-click the Picture Motion Browser icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion Browser].
The License Agreement screen will appear when you start up PMB Portable for the first time. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, go on to the next screen. To display the License Agreement screen of PMB Portable, double-click [app] folder in the external drive (Removable Disk), doubleclick [EULA], and then select the language of your choice.
To change the language for PMB Portable
Exiting the Picture Motion Browser
Click screen. button in the top right corner of the
The available languages are the one you chose during the installation of Picture Motion Browser and English.
1 Turn on the Camera, and connect it to the
computer using the USB cable.

[ Using PMB Portable

By adding Sharemark to images in the internal memory in menu screen (page 27), you can load images onto computers or upload images on the Web by using the software PMB Portable embedded within the camera. It is also useful when connecting the camera to a computer that is not installed with Picture Motion Browser. The steps to take when operating a computer that is not installed with Picture Motion Browser are explained here.

AF mode/focus preset settings Metering mode settings ISO number settings

+2.0EV

Exposure Value settings 00:25:05
Recordable time (h:m:s) Red-eye reduction Flash level Recording mode Face Detection Touch AF indicator White balance Color mode

Screen indicators

Screen indicators 4 to 6 show the current setting status. D
Battery remaining Smile shutter (number of still images) Zoom scaling

Flash charging

AF range finder frame
z +2.0EV Low battery warning Histogram
appears when histogram display is disabled during playback.
AE/AF lock NR slow shutter Exposure Value Aperture value ISO number Shutter speed Standby a movie/Recording a movie Recording time (m:s) Playback Playback bar Counter File number (internal memory) Folder-file number (Memory Stick Duo) Recorded date/time of the playback image
F3.5 ISOStandby REC 0:12 N 0:00:12 DSC00123 101-9:30 AM

Flash mode

When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed.

Macro/Close focus

Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder PictBridge connecting Image size
PictBridge connecting +2.0EV F3.5 ISOExposure Value Aperture value ISO number Shutter speed Metering mode Flash White balance
Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images that you can record/view
The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F). Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.

[ Notes on the battery

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. The battery life and the number of images you can record/view are decreased under the following conditions: The surrounding temperature is low. The flash is used frequently. The camera has been turned on and off many times. The zoom is used frequently. The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. [SteadyShot] is set to [Continuous]. The battery power is low. The Face Detect function is activated.

0:49:50 2:59:50

1:40:20 6:01:10

0:05:50 0:10:40

12:24:30 0:23:40 0:42:50

6:03:30 11:59:30 24:04:50
This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera or accessory, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items below, and refer to Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF).
If a code such as C/E:ss:ss appears on the screen, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 24).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data.

Battery pack and power

Cannot insert the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever (page 12).
Cannot turn on the camera.
After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to

power up.

Insert the battery pack correctly (page 12). The battery pack is discharged. Insert charged battery pack (page 11). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Use a recommended battery pack (page 9).
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (page 14). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.
The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 11). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

Cannot charge the battery pack.
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Use the battery
charger to charge the battery.
Shooting still images/movies

Cannot record images.

Check the free capacity of the internal memory (page 35). If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 19). Delete the image in the internal memory after copying it to Memory Stick Duo. You cannot record images while charging the flash. Set the shooting mode other than in the HOME screen when shooting a still image. Set the shooting mode to in the HOME screen when shooting movies.
Cannot insert dates on images.
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using Picture
Motion Browser, you can print or save images with the date.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Viewing images

Cannot play back images.
Press (Playback) button or SCRAPBOOK button (page 19). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. When playing back images in Memory Stick Duo, set
(Memory Stick) in Images) in HOME. Images in Memory Stick Duo cannot be played back with Scrapbook.

Precautions

[ Do not use/store the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
[ On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0C and 40C (32F and 104F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
[ On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. Note that if you shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, images will not be clear. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, images will be not clear.

[ On carrying

Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan

DSC-T70/W
Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
The super-slim, 8.1 MP DSC-T70 makes a brilliant lifestyle statement in silver, black, white or pink -- with a giant 3.01 Widescreen LCD for simple touch-screen operation and spectacular photo display. Face Detection and Smile Shutter mode help you catch people at their best, the Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution and Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom lens design deliver sharp color images even in low light, and HD Output2 lets you share images in high definition on your Sony Bravia HDTV or other compatible HDTV screens. Design That Makes a Statement With ultra-slim body in silver, black, white or pink, the DSC-T70 makes a sleek fit for any lifestyle -- with simplifies camera operation with a 3.Widescreen touch-panel LCD that replaces function buttons with easy onscreen icons. 8.1 MP Super HAD CCD More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Carl Zeiss 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design An ingenious Carl Zeiss lens design provides 3X Optical zoom in amazingly compact dimensions -- and even at full zoom the lens doesnt project beyond the camera body, preserving its ultra-slim styling. The Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution With Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and high sensitivity (ISO 3200), the DSC-T70 compensates for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood -- and Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction reduces the picture noise that can ruin low-light shots. 3.01 Widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus Display A widescreen display in the palm of your hand! Clear Photo LCD Plus design enables the giant 3.Widescreen LCD of the DSC-T70 to display photos with superb clarity and color reproduction -- with AR (antireflective) coating for excellent visibility even in bright sunlight. Touch-Screen Operation The DSC-T70s Widescreen touch-panel LCD replaces small buttons with simple on-screen icons and a user-friendly interface that make camera operation faster and simpler. You can touch any point on screen, in shooting mode, to focus on the person or object youve selected -- and touch and zoom in playback mode to concentrate on your subject. Simple Icon Setup Controls To the left and right of the image area on your widescreen display, simple icons allow quick touch-screen operation of essential camera functions. The icons can be switched off to provide a full 16:9 widescreen view of your photos -- and the on-screen Function Guide display helps you learn camera setup operations. Face Detection Because the face makes the photo, Sony has created Face Detection technology that recognizes up to 8 faces in a photo and automatically controls focus, exposure, color and flash to bring out the best in everyone. Unlike some competitive systems, Sony Face Detection makes skin tones look more natural and reduces red-eye with pre-strobe flash. Smile Shutter Mode In Smile Shutter Mode, the DSC-T70 helps you capture more smiles by shooting automatically when your subject laughs, smiles, even grins. You select the person to watch and the expression to catch -- your Cyber-shot cameras Face Detection system and intelligent Smile Shutter algorithm do the rest! HD Slide Show with Music Its the high-definition viewing experience that makes photos more entertaining to watch, accompanied by your choice of visual effects and any of four preset musical selections stored in memory or your favorite music downloaded from PC to your camera for use as background music4. 9-Point Auto Focus Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, the DSC-T70 can measure auto-focus precision at 9 points on your screen -- giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image. D-Range Optimization Powered by the exclusive Sony Bionz high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas -- for great results even in difficult lighting conditions. In-Camera Retouching The DSC-T70 lets you add 8 creative effects to photos after you shoot -including new radial blur effect, retro color tint and trimming function along with soft edge filter to soften backgrounds, cross filter to place starry dazzles at highlight points, partial color filter to mute surrounding colors, and fish-eye filter to create interesting fish-eye lens effects. In-Camera Red-Eye Reduction Irritating glowing eyes can ruin even the most creative photos -- so the DSCT70 provides in-camera correction at the touch of a button to reduce lingering red-eye effect that other systems might miss.

HD Output2 Direct HD output2 to your Sony Bravia HDVT or other compatible HDTV screen lets you view DSC-T70 still photos in spectacular clarity and detail. Optional HD solutions include a Cyber-shot cradle/charger with component cable output and high-speed Picture Station Photo Printers that make 4 x 6 prints in about 45 seconds (excluding processing time). (Cradle/charger, and printer sold separately.) ADDITIONAL FEATURES Multi-Resizing Function The in-camera feature that resizes your Enhanced Paint Function photos for any purpose! Standard 4:MB Internal Memory. can be resized to widescreen 16:9 and 2 MP for giant-screen HDTV display2 , Up to 15X Smart Zoom Feature5 images at 16:9 and larger than VGA MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode resolution can be resized to 4:3 VGA for Stamina Battery Power e-mailing (internet connection required) to friends and family, and a simple 4Software for Managing Your Memories direction touch-screen control makes it easy to trim photos. Wide Zoom Display To use the entire image area of your DSC-T70 Widescreen LCD and compatible HDTV2 screens, Wide Zoom automatically expands standard 4:3 images to 16:9.

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 8.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 31MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick PRO DUO Media
Shutter Speed: 1/4-1/1000 sec. (Auto), 1"1/1000 sec. (Program Auto) Exposure Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Filter Diameter: N/A Smart Zoom Technology: Up to 3.8X (5MP), 4.8X (3MP), 5.1X (16:9 2MP) 15X (VGA Resolution)5 Digital Zoom: 2X(Precision) Optical Zoom: 3X Macro Mode: Yes, Magnifying Glass Mode. Minimum focus 3/8" (1 cm) Total Zoom: 6X Minimum Focus Distance: 19-11/16" (50cm) Normal, 3-1/8" (8cm) Macro Face Detection: Yes (touch/continuous)

Convenience

White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 8GB Memory Stick PRO DUO media capacity9 ; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s): Burst, JPEG (Fine), Exposure Bracketing Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off all modes) Burst Mode: 100-shots at 2.0 fps (all resolutions) Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes Date/Time Stamp: No/ No Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Sepia, Vivid

Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BD1 Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 680 mAh
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 2.1 + USB Driver Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional, and Vista; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.4)

Convenience Features

Real Imaging Processor Technology: Yes Bionz AF Illuminator Light: Yes PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes Scene Mode(s): Beach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, High Speed Shutter, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Smile Shutter Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO DUO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16.6fps), Presentation Mode(320 x 240 at 8.3fps). Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) In-Camera Editing: Red-eye reduction

Dimensions

Weight: 4.5 oz (128 g) Body; 5.5 oz. (156 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media Measurements: 3 9/16" x 2 1/4" x 13/16" (90 x 56.4 x 20.7 mm)

Supplied Accessories

NP-BD1 rechargeable battery BC-CSD battery charger A/V and USB multi-connector cables Adaptor plate for cradle Wrist strap Paint Pen Software CD-ROM Note: No Memory Stick DUO media or adaptors are included.

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.08 ) HD Output: Yes (1080i) with optional accessory

Optional Accessories

Accessory Kit (ACC-CLGB) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FD1) Compact Quick Charger (BC-TR1) AC Power Adaptor (AC-LS5K) Wide End Conversion Lens (VCL-DE07TB) GPS Unit Kit (GPS-CS1KA) Marine Pack (MPK-THE) Multi-use Terminal Cable (VMC-MD1) Color: White UPC Code: 027242713291
1 : Viewable area, measured diagonally. 2 : HD Output requires an optional Sony HD component cable; HDTV sold separately. 3 : Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. 4 : Maximum playback length of each music file is 180 seconds. 5 : Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting. 6 : Shooting at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second requires Memory Stick PRO Duo media. 7 : The online map service is currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or termination without notice. 8 : Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other. 9 : A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 2007 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Bionz, Bravia, Clear Photo LCD Plus, Clear RAW, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Picture Station, Smart Zoom, Stamina, Super HAD, Super SteadyShot, and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners

Hardware

LCD: 3.0"1 (230K Pixels) Clear Photo LCDTM plus screen Viewfinder: N/A Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 9 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements, 1 prism Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: Yes, via optional HD cradle

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 4 to 10' (0.13.0m)(W), ISO 3200: 4" to 20 (0.1-6.0m)(W) Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 6.33 - 19 mm 35mm Equivalent: 38 - 114 mm
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