DSC-T300/B

Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
With Sonys Smile Shutter technology, the DSC-T300 helps automatically6 capture smiles as they happen, while Face Detection technology helps deliver accurate, natural images of family and friends. You can expect stunning detail and color thanks to its 10.1 megapixel resolution, Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, and Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode. 10.1 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 5X Optical Zoom Lens 5X optical zoom gives you the power to get even closer to the action -- a real benefit for distant landscape views and dramatic portraits. 3.51 Widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus Display A huge 3.51 widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus LCD display includes an anti-reflective coating that provides for excellent visibility to help you compose, view, and share photos with superb clarity and color reproduction, even in bright sunlight. Face Detection Face Detection technology automatically controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help reveal faces in shadows, make skin tones look more natural, reduce redeye, and eliminates harsh facial glare. Smile Shutter Mode Smile Shutter technology captures smiles the moment they happen6 without the need to press the shutter. The mode can be set to capture when your subject laughs, smiles or even grins, and like Face Detection is able to differentiate children and adults to set priority. Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution The combination of Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and high ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and allow flash-free shooting to preserve the mood. Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for shaky hands and minimizes blur with a built-in gyro sensor that detects camera movement and sends correcting signals to a stabilization lens so theres no need to crop in on your shot to reduce blur. High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) Mode With high sensitivity of ISO 3200, you can shoot effectively in low light without flash to preserve the mood, while the Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction system helps suppress the color noise that can degrade low-light shots. Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode Intelligent Scene Recognition mode automatically detects 5 different types of scenes and selects the appropriate camera setting: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a Tripod. Intelligent Scene Recognition has two different modes, advanced and auto. Advanced mode takes two shots, one with the standard automatic settings and the other with optimized settings. Auto mode takes a single shot, arbitrarily deciding on the proper setting. Dynamic Range Optimization Standard & Plus Dynamic Range Optimization --Powered by the exclusive Sony BionzTM high-speed processing engine, Dynamic Range Optimization(DRO) preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas -- for great results even in difficult lighting conditions. New DRO Plus mode enhances optimization, analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing. Convenient Photo Modes To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, you can choose from several convenient photo modes, including Auto, Program Auto, and Scene Selections such as Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, High Sensitivity, High Speed Shutter, and Beach environments. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode ----Capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at a high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second7 ). The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. Automatic Macro Shooting Standard Auto Focus now covers the macro focus range, eliminating the need to manually change focus modes for close-up photography. The Macro mode has not been eliminated, and enabling it accelerates Auto Focus when shooting at point-blank range. 9-Point Auto Focus Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto focus measures auto-focus at 9 precision points instead of 5 -- giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Smart Zoom Feature5 Burst Mode Simple Icon Setup Controls Easy Shooting Mode Function Guide 15 MB2 Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience Stamina Battery Power Easy Image Management HDTV Compatibility 3

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 10.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUOTM Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 5.8 - 29mm 35mm Equivalent: Yes Focus: 9 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Flexible Spot Focal Distance: W:Approx. 3 1/8" (8cm) to Infinity, T:Approx. 31 1/2"(80cm) to Infinity; Close Focus Enabled:.3/8"(1cm) to 7 7/8" (20cm) Aperture Range: Auto(F3.5-F10) / Program Auto(F3.5-F10) Shutter Speed: Auto(1/4 - 1/1,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,000) 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 7.0X (5MP), 8.9X (3MP), 9.5X (16:9 2MP) 28X (VGA Resolution)4 Digital Zoom: 2X (Precision) Optical Zoom: 5X Macro Mode: Yes Total Zoom: 10X Minimum Focus Distance: 19-11/16" (50cm) Normal, 3-1/8" (8cm) Macro, 3/8" (1cm) Magnifying Glass Face Detection: Yes

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 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media capacity2 ; 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 1.6 fps Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes Date/Time Stamp: No/ No Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Sepia, Vivid

Convenience Features

Real Imaging Processor Technology: Yes Bionz AF Illuminator Light: Yes PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes Scene Mode(s): Beach, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Smile Shutter, and underwater Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine(640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo Media), MPEG VX Standard(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: In-Camera Retouching --Red-eye correction, soft edge filter, cross filter, partial color filter, fish-eye filter, retro, radiation, trimming, unsharp masking and happy face. Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization: Yes

Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BD1 Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 680 mAh

Software

Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 3.0.02 + USB Driver Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional, and Vista; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Supplied Accessories

NP-BD1 rechargeable battery BC-CSD battery charger A/V and USB multi-connector cables Wrist Color: Black UPC Code: 027242726765

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: Multi connector Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.0 ) HD Output: Yes (1080i) with optional accessory

Hardware

LCD: 3.5" Widescreen (230K Pixels) Clear Photo LCD Plus screen Viewfinder: N/A Lens Construction: 12 Elements in 10 Groups, (including 3 aspheric elements,1 prism) Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: Yes, via optional HD cradle (CSS-HD2)

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: Auto: Approx.0.1Approx.3.5m(W) / Approx.0.8-Approx.2.7m (T), Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch
1. Viewable area; measured diagonally. 2. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 3. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle and HDTV. All sold separately. 4. Music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot. 5. Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting. 6. Up to 6 shots while in Smile Shutter mode. 7. Shooting at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second requires Memory Stick PRO Duo media. 8. Special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the BRAVIA instruction manual. 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.
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com Last Updated: 03/06/2009

[ Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

[ Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

[ Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

[ Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

[ Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

[ Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

[ Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

[ Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

Read this first CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Battery charger

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

[ Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 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.

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).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ 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.
[ 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.
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.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
[ 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.

Battery charger BC-CSD (1) USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)
Wrist strap (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) CD-ROM (1) Cyber-shot application software Cyber-shot Handbook Cyber-shot Step-up Guide Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/ Battery case (1)

Paint pen (1)

About the wrist strap
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.

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.
1 Preparing the battery pack
For customers in the USA and Canada Plug
For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada
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 (Normal 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 Normal 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 33 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/a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied)
Battery/ Memory Stick Duo cover
With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the Memory Stick Duo until it clicks into place. Open Close

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 Memory Stick Duo (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
[ When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB).
[ 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 remaining charge indicator. It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time (page 13).
[ To remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
Memory Stick Duo Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the Memory Stick Duo in once. Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
Never remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo 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.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
Lens Support the part shown in the illustration and lower the lens cover. Lens cover

POWER button

The lens cover has a two-layer construction. Do not press on the inside cover.

Touch panel

1 Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward.
Be careful not to apply force to the lens cover when lowering it.
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].
The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using Picture Motion Browser in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
[ To set the date and time again
Touch [HOME], then touch (Settings) t [ Clock Settings] (pages 23, 24).
[ Notes on when the power is turned on
Once the battery is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
On the touch panel buttons
Perform settings on this camera by lightly touching the buttons on the screen with your finger.
When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V/b/B to change the page. You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACK] or []. Touching [OK] advances to the next screen. If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.
Perform calibration if response to your touch is poor.
1 Touch [HOME] and under (Settings) select [ Main Settings] t [Calibration]. 2 Use the paint pen to touch the center of the mark displayed on the screen.

Shooting images

Zoom (W/T) lever Shutter button Microphone Flash Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp

Lens cover

Tripod receptacle (bottom)
1 Open the lens cover. 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
You can select the point to bring into focus by touching the screen. is displayed on the top right of the screen if a face is detected at the touched position or is displayed if an object other than a persons face is detected.

3 Shoot with the shutter button.
When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
2 Press the shutter button fully down.
When shooting movies: Touch the shooting mode setting button, then touch

AE/AF lock indicator

(Movie Mode) (pages 16, 17).
The shortest shooting distance is approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens).
Using the zoom: Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.
Image size/Self-timer/Shooting mode/Flash/Macro/Display
This section describes the basic buttons that appear on the touch panel. Touch the button and when finished making settings touch [OK].
A Image Size B Self-Timer C Shooting mode D Flash mode E Macro/Close focus F DISP (Display Setup)

Changing the image size

Touch the image size setting button on the screen.

Still image

: For prints up to A3+(1319") : For prints up to A4(810") : For prints up to 1015 cm (46") or 1318 cm(57") : Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments : Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio *: For viewing on HDTVs and printing up to A4(810") *: For viewing on HDTVs * Images shot with a 16:9 aspect ratio fill the entire screen.
(Fine): Shoot high quality movie for display on TV (Standard): Shoot standard quality movie for display on TV : Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments

Using the self-timer

: Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Changing the shooting mode
Auto Adjustment Program Auto
Touch the shooting mode setting button on the screen.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu.
The setting buttons for Focus, Metering mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Scene Selection Easy Shooting Movie Mode

Scene Selection

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. Allows you to record movies with audio.

, then select the desired mode.
High Sensitivity Smile Shutter Soft Snap Landscape Twilight Portrait Twilight Beach Snow Fireworks Underwater Hi-Speed Shutter
Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically (page 19). Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. Shoots with the focus on a distant subject. Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly. Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly. Shoots fireworks in all their splendor. Shoots underwater in natural colors when the water-proof case is attached. Shoots moving subjects in bright places.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
: Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off
Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen.
Macro/Close focus enabled (Shooting close-up)
: Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. : Macro On The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. : Close focus enabled Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)
Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting button on the screen.
[ Changing the screen display
Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen.
Display Setup: This sets whether or not to display the buttons and icons on the screen. Select from [Normal], [Simple] or [Image Only]. Display Histogram: This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen. LCD Brightness: This sets the backlight brightness.
Shooting in Smile Shutter mode
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.

1 Touch

(Scene Selection) for the shooting mode and set to Shutter) mode (page 17).

(Smile

2 Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode.
The Smile Shutter enters standby.
Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level.
Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to six images. After recording the image, the Smile Shutter lamp lights.
3 Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter

Under default settings, the display is shown in Date View (when using a Memory Stick Duo) or Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can change the View Mode using (View Images) on the HOME screen (page 24). If you touch [DISP] in index mode, you can set the number of images displayed in the index screen to 12 or 20 images.
[ To delete images in index mode
1 Touch (Delete) while the index screen is displayed. 2 Touch the thumbnail images you want to delete.
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].
To delete all the images in the selected date range or folder, select (All Images in Date Range) or (All In This Folder) from (Delete) in the menu screen, then touch [OK].
[ To play back a series of images (Slideshow)
1 Touch (Slideshow). 2 Touch [Start].
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 (Slideshow) (pages 23, 24). 2 Install the software included in the CD-ROM (supplied) 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 (supplied).

To the multi connector

To audio/video input jacks
Cable for multi-use terminal
To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed.
If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies.
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).
1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.

Category HOME

2 Touch the category you want to set. 3 Touch the item in the category you want to set.
Function Guide If the function guide is displayed, touch [OK] to confirm.

[ When you select the

(Manage Memory) or

(Settings) category

1 Touch the item you want to change the settings.
If you select (Manage Memory), touch [ Memory Tool].

Viewing menu

(Date List) (Filter by Faces) (Add / Remove Favorites) (View Mode) (Wide Zoom Display) (Slideshow) (Retouch) (Paint) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Delete) (Protect) Selects the playback date. Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions. Registers images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites. Switches the View Mode. Displays still images in 16:9. Sets and executes a slideshow (consecutive playback). Retouches still images. Paints on a still image and saves as a new image. Changes the image size according to usage. Deletes images. Prevents accidental erasure. Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out. (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Volume Settings) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Rotates a still image. Selects the folder for viewing images. Adjusts the volume.

Enjoying your computer

You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software Picture Motion Browser (supplied)
For Windows users USB connection For Macintosh users
Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista*
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) not compatible
Application software Picture Motion Browser
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Your computer must be pre-installed with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported. If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot on your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. For further details on the operating environment of Picture Motion Browser Cyber-shot application software, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
Viewing Cyber-shot Handbook
Cyber-shot Handbook in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view it.

[ For Macintosh users

1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy
Handbook.pdf stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.

[ For Windows users

The screen below appears.
3 After copying is complete, double-click

Handbook.pdf.

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 install Cyber-shot Handbook, the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide will be installed automatically.
3 After the installation is complete, doubleclick the shortcut created on the desktop.

processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in standby mode. Exit standby mode by
pressing the shutter button all the way down.
You may not be able to play back some images stored on the Memory Stick Duo shot using
an earlier Sony model. Play such images in Folder View (page 24).
This is caused by copying images on the PC to the Memory Stick Duo without using the
Picture Motion Browser. Play such images in Folder View (page 24).

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. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

[ On carrying

Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
[ On the internal rechargeable backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

[ On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device: 7.7 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5 zoom lens f = 5.8 29.0 mm (mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.5 (W) F4.4 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (11 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash Underwater White Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 15 MB), Memory Stick Duo Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto): Approx. 0.1 to 3.5 m (4 inches to 11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.8 to 2.7 m (2 feet 7 1/2 inches to 8 feet 10 3/8 inches) (T)

[Power, general]

Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1, 3.6 V NP-FD1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.0 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature: 20 to +60C (4 to +140F) Dimensions: 94.0 59.3 21.4 mm (3 3/3/8 7/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BD1 battery pack, paint pen and strap etc.): Approx. 177 g (6.2 oz) Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible PictBridge: Compatible

BC-CSD battery charger

Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.2 W Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.33 A Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature: 20 to +60C (4 to +140F) Dimensions: Approx. 91 mm (2 1/2 31/5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)
[Input and Output connectors]
Multi connector: Video output Audio output (Monaural) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Capacity: 2.4 Wh (680 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.