Instruction Manual
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...that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). DSC-T20/DSC-T25 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, ...sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet...For your protection, please read these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. For Customers in the space provided below....outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. For...
...that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). DSC-T20/DSC-T25 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, ...sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet...For your protection, please read these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. For Customers in the space provided below....outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. For...
Instruction Manual
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... This power unit is intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you may result. This equipment generates, uses, and can help ...modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in a residential installation. However, there is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T20/DSC-T25 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this product,...
... This power unit is intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you may result. This equipment generates, uses, and can help ...modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in a residential installation. However, there is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T20/DSC-T25 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this product,...
Instruction Manual
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... Canada) • HD Output Adaptor Cable (1) (DSC-T25 only) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) Attach the strap and pass your hand through it, to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8
... Canada) • HD Output Adaptor Cable (1) (DSC-T25 only) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) Attach the strap and pass your hand through it, to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8
Instruction Manual
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... - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5 - 4.3 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF..., "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 31 GB Trademarks • is a registered trademark of ...
... - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5 - 4.3 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF..., "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 31 GB Trademarks • is a registered trademark of ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...your digital picture. This means the camera-to page 26. As you press the shutter half-way, which enables you to the shot, so the camera can choose a more responsive focus mode. You get a more "good" pictures, far fewer rejects and re-takes. Some Sony cameras use the camera ...subject distance is , but the most basic cameras, image sharpness depends on a conventional camera. Single Shot Auto Focus "locks" onto the subject as soon as you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that are standing still. During manual focus, you can work quite well. Auto...
...your digital picture. This means the camera-to page 26. As you press the shutter half-way, which enables you to the shot, so the camera can choose a more responsive focus mode. You get a more "good" pictures, far fewer rejects and re-takes. Some Sony cameras use the camera ...subject distance is , but the most basic cameras, image sharpness depends on a conventional camera. Single Shot Auto Focus "locks" onto the subject as soon as you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that are standing still. During manual focus, you can work quite well. Auto...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...Cameras control exposure by varying the lens opening . Aperture The word "aperture" refers to both a physical part of the camera...Shutter speed Cameras use electronic ...camera always "pre-focusing," but the camera...manual focus. Flexible Spot AF Enables you . Most Sony cameras also include manual...a similar way, digital cameras offer ISO sensitivity ... has an f number that stand still. (Sample photo for unpredictable subjects ... for illustration purposes.) 36 CAMERA CONTROL Exposure An essential part...shot you open the aperture, each step. In Monitor AF, the camera... best shot CAMERA CONTROL ...
...Cameras control exposure by varying the lens opening . Aperture The word "aperture" refers to both a physical part of the camera...Shutter speed Cameras use electronic ...camera always "pre-focusing," but the camera...manual focus. Flexible Spot AF Enables you . Most Sony cameras also include manual...a similar way, digital cameras offer ISO sensitivity ... has an f number that stand still. (Sample photo for unpredictable subjects ... for illustration purposes.) 36 CAMERA CONTROL Exposure An essential part...shot you open the aperture, each step. In Monitor AF, the camera... best shot CAMERA CONTROL ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... picture quality and creativity, Sony cameras give you manual adjustment of fast-moving objects. Because exposure is so important for the expert shooter. Extends the shutter speed up your best shot CAMERA CONTROL darker than the overall scene. makes the entire image softer. And ...identified by icons, these exposure issues. If you to avoid saturated whites. Taking your digital picture. the human face. Exposure Compensation Lets you "pan" the camera. CAMERA CONTROL MODE ICON Twilight Twilight Portrait Soft Snap, Portrait Landscape SCENE MODES SAMPLE PHOTO DESCRIPTION ...
... picture quality and creativity, Sony cameras give you manual adjustment of fast-moving objects. Because exposure is so important for the expert shooter. Extends the shutter speed up your best shot CAMERA CONTROL darker than the overall scene. makes the entire image softer. And ...identified by icons, these exposure issues. If you to avoid saturated whites. Taking your digital picture. the human face. Exposure Compensation Lets you "pan" the camera. CAMERA CONTROL MODE ICON Twilight Twilight Portrait Soft Snap, Portrait Landscape SCENE MODES SAMPLE PHOTO DESCRIPTION ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...is no substitute for illustration purposes.) 40 CAMERA CONTROL Spot metering makes sense in cases like kids and pets. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast ...method of a switch is still "white" whether it . White Balance establishes the "right" color balance for sports and unpredictable subjects like this way, the camera isn't thrown off by...in picture "noise" or "grain." The a100 Digital SLR offers two distinct modes of shots, great for a wide variety of Sony cameras offers Manual Exposure. The underexposed image has no dark values....
...is no substitute for illustration purposes.) 40 CAMERA CONTROL Spot metering makes sense in cases like kids and pets. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast ...method of a switch is still "white" whether it . White Balance establishes the "right" color balance for sports and unpredictable subjects like this way, the camera isn't thrown off by...in picture "noise" or "grain." The a100 Digital SLR offers two distinct modes of shots, great for a wide variety of Sony cameras offers Manual Exposure. The underexposed image has no dark values....
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera... 3:2, 16:9 12, 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, ...
...Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera... 3:2, 16:9 12, 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, ...
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... 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 ...DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
... 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 ...DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T20/T25 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook, "Instruction Manual" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" thoroughly, and retain them for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-100-780-11(1) GB Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T20/T25 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook, "Instruction Manual" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" thoroughly, and retain them for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-100-780-11(1) GB Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Even when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become noisy. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image... is the amount of the opening allowing light to the proper value in a dark location. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that receives light. Adjusting EV: Allows you release the shutter. However, when the exposure...
...sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Even when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become noisy. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image... is the amount of the opening allowing light to the proper value in a dark location. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that receives light. Adjusting EV: Allows you release the shutter. However, when the exposure...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 43). 9 Example: The color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of an image affected by the lighting conditions.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 43). 9 Example: The color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of an image affected by the lighting conditions.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 39), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.46 second. •... shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the operation 1 page 30 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records up to shoot images...
...and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 39), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.46 second. •... shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the operation 1 page 30 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records up to shoot images...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... to [Auto] in the Scene Selection mode. • When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is... set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to... ISO sensitivity Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. The exposure is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 39...
... to [Auto] in the Scene Selection mode. • When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is... set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to... ISO sensitivity Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. The exposure is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 39...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... what folder is used for importing. The date of all imported images is displayed differently from the [Tools] menu. Update image registration information by the camera, such as "101MSDCF" (page 79). • Operate correctly (page 80). Cannot format a "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using "Picture Motion ...the write-protect switch, and the switch is not set to register it in "Viewed folders" (page 85). Set the switch to the operation manual of the images is registered in the "My Pictures" folder. • If you have renamed or deleted image files or folders, making the...
... what folder is used for importing. The date of all imported images is displayed differently from the [Tools] menu. Update image registration information by the camera, such as "101MSDCF" (page 79). • Operate correctly (page 80). Cannot format a "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using "Picture Motion ...the write-protect switch, and the switch is not set to register it in "Viewed folders" (page 85). Set the switch to the operation manual of the images is registered in the "My Pictures" folder. • If you have renamed or deleted image files or folders, making the...