Sony DSC-T500 Manuel d'utilisateur

© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-700-727-11(1)GBDigital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-T500Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughl

10Basic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light t

100Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”This section describes the process using a Windows comput

101Using your computerUsing the “Music Transfer” (supplied)You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files us

102Using your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.T

103Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computer3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer.1Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the

104Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

105Printing still imagesPrinting still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure

106Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by conn

107Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer2 Turn on the printer, then press (Playback) button.The camera

108Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer[Date]Selects [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.• When yo

109Printing still imagesPrinting at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. A

11Basic techniques for better imagesAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that i

110Printing at a shop1 Touch [MENU] while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode.2 Touch [DPOF] and touch (Multiple Images).3 Touch

111TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.Be aware that by sending the ca

112TroubleshootingCannot insert the battery pack.• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.Cannot turn on the camera.• Inser

113TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot record images.• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of

114TroubleshootingZoom does not work.• You cannot use the Optical zoom in (Close focus enabled) mode.• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting

115TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe screen is too dark or too bright.• Adjust the brightness of the backlight (page 23).The image is too dark.• You a

116TroubleshootingCannot play back images.• Press (Playback) button (page 31).• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 100).•

117TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot delete an image.• Cancel the protection (page 65).Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.• Check “Re

118TroubleshootingAfter making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start automatically.• Make the USB connection after the computer is

119TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot playback or record images using the internal memory.• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Re

12Basic techniques for better imagesA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, th

120TroubleshootingA connection cannot be established.• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge

121TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot print the image at the size selected.• When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to

122Warning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. The

123TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesCannot access Memory Stick Access denied• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the access contro

124Warning indicators and messagesNo red-eye detected• You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator)•

125TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesOperation cannot be executedin unsupported files• Processing and other editing functions of the camer

126OthersUsing the camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in a

127OthersOn the “Memory Stick Duo”A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used wi

128On the “Memory Stick Duo”Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant de

129OthersOn the battery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F

13Basic techniques for better imagesThe default settings are marked with .*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing pa

130On the battery chargerOn the battery charger• Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery ch

131IndexIndexIndexAAdjusting EV ...49AE/AF lock indicator...26, 46AF Illuminator ...78AF lock ...

132IndexHHDMI cable...84High Sensitivity ... 41, 42, 43Hi-Speed Shutter ...42Histogram ...

133IndexIndexSScene Selection...42ScreenChanging the display ...22Indicator...17Select Folder ...

134Notes on the License“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with

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14Basic techniques for better imagesThe eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phe

15Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.CameraA Shutter button (26)B Zoom (W/T) lever (27, 30)C Stereo microphoneD (

16Identifying partsMulti-output standThe multi-output stand is used in the following situations by placing the camera in it:• When connecting the came

17Indicators on the screenTouch [DISP] on the bottom right of the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 22).See the pages in parenthe

18Indicators on the screenC Flash level (55) Recording mode (50)Face Detection (56) Metering Mode (47) Focus (44)Touch AF indicator (26) S

19Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remainingLow battery warning (122) Image

2Notes on using the cameraNotes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied)“Memory Stick Duo”: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” wit

20Indicators on the screenCDisplay Indication125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number (48)+2.0EV Exposure Value (49) Metering mode (47)

21Operating the touch panelThis LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel).1 Turn on the camera.During shooting: Slid

22Changing the screen displayTouch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen.• Settings other than [LCD Brightness] should be mad

23Changing the screen display[Display Histogram]This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen.A histogram is a graph showing the bri

24Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 4 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo

25Basic OperationsBasic OperationsShooting still imagesThe procedure for shooting still images using the basic functions is given below.1 Set the mode

26Shooting still images4 Shoot with the shutter button.1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) f

27Basic OperationsShooting still imagesIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on• The shortest shooting distance is approx

28Shooting still images Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then

29Basic OperationsShooting moviesThe procedure for shooting movies using the basic functions is given below.1 Set the mode switch to (movie).2 Open

3Notes on using the cameraNote when playing movies on other devicesThis camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile to record movies. Therefore, mov

30Shooting moviesW/T Using the zoomSlide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.• The camera zooms slowly while

31Basic OperationsViewing images1 Press (Playback) button.• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on and set

32Viewing images To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area.v/V/b/B: Adjusts

33Basic OperationsViewing images To playback the slideshowTouch (Slideshow).To end the slideshow, touch the panel, and then touch [Exit].To change th

34Viewing images2 Touch N.The continuous playback starts.Touch M to fast forward, m to fast rewind.Touch x to stop. Touch N to start the continuous p

35Basic OperationsDeleting images1 Press (Playback) button.2 Display the image you want to delete, then touch (Delete).3 Touch [OK].When you delet

36Learning the various functions – HOME/MenuThe HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless

37Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/MenuTouching [HOME] displays the following items.Only the available items are displayed on the

38Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu1 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.2

39Basic OperationsMenu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and the shooting mode.Only the available it

4Table of contentsNotes on using the camera... 2Basic techniques for better images

40Menu itemsViewing menu (page 58) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Wide Zoom Display) (Slideshow) (Delete) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Fo

41Using the shooting functionsUsing the shooting functionsSwitching the shooting modeYou can switch the shooting mode.There are three shooting modes a

42Shooting images according to the scene modeModes for still images (Scene Selection)The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.*Whe

43Using the shooting functionsShooting images according to the scene modeModes for moviesFunctions you can use in Scene SelectionFor shooting an image

44Shooting images (Program Auto mode)The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to (Program Auto).You can

45Using the shooting functionsShooting images (Program Auto mode)• AF stands for Auto Focus.• Regardless of which mode is set, touching the screen wil

46Shooting images (Program Auto mode)z If the subject is out of focusWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when

47Using the shooting functionsShooting images (Program Auto mode)Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine

48Shooting images (Program Auto mode)Sets the ISO sensitivity.• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11.• You can select only from [ISO AUTO],

49Using the shooting functionsShooting images (Program Auto mode)Manually adjusts the exposure.• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.• The compen

5Table of contentsShooting menu ...50REC Mode: Selecting the cont

50For details on the operation 1 page 38Shooting menuThe available mode switch positions are indicated as shown below. For details on how to operate t

51Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38On the Burst• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maxi

52Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image co

53Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38• For details on the white balance, see page 11.• Under fluorescent

54Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.• You can select only [Normal

55Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Adjusts the amount of flash light.• To change flash mode, see page 2

56Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Selects whether to use the Face Detection function continuously or when the touch panel is touch

57Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Selects the anti-blur mode.• If you shoot still images in (Auto Ad

58Using the viewing functionsViewing menuThis section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in playback mode. For details on how to

59Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Partial Color)Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a

6Table of contentsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ...69 Manage Memory ...

60Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new file

61Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played

62Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38• When [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish], or [Active] have been set, in the case of movies, beginn

63Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38z To add /change Music filesYou can transfer a desired music file from

64Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38To select and delete multiple images1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode.2 Displa

65Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Protects images against accidental erasure. (Protect) indicator appea

66Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38In index mode:4 Touch the thumbnail image of the image you want to protect.The mark is attached

67Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Rotates a still image.1 Display the image to be rotated.2 Touch [MENU]

68Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.• You can adjust the volume during movie and

69Customizing the settingsCustomizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsYou can change the default settings using (M

7Table of contentsEnjoying your Windows computer...89Installing the software (supplied)...

70For details on the operation 1 page 69 Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in

71Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 69To cancel the folder creationTouch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.• When n

72Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 69Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” h

73Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 69 Memory Tool — Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Mem

74For details on the operation 1 page 69 Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 1The default settings are marked with .Selects the sound produced whe

75Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 69Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this func

76Settings For details on the operation 1 page 69 Main Settings — Main Settings 2The default settings are marked with .Selects the USB mode when conn

77Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 69Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connecte

78Settings For details on the operation 1 page 69 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1The default settings are marked with .The AF illuminator sup

79Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 69Selects the auto focus operation mode.• AF mode setting is invalid when the F

8Basic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember t

80Settings For details on the operation 1 page 69 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2The default settings are marked with .When the camera is rot

81Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 69 Clock SettingsSets the date and time.1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Set

82Settings For details on the operation 1 page 69 Language SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.Language Se

83Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection varies

84Viewing images on a TVWhen using an HD (High Definition) TV with an HDMI jack, connecting the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) all

85Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TV• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of y

86Viewing images on a TVWhen the camera is connected to a TV using AV cables or an HDMI cable, the items that can be controlled are limited.Control op

87Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVOperating the MENU itemsDetailed settings can be made from the menu for the functions listed below.1 Tou

88Viewing images on a TVOn TV color systemsIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the AV cable. The colo

89Using your computerUsing your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh comput

9Basic techniques for better imagesHints for preventing blurThe camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On t

90Enjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environment for copying im

91Using your computerInstalling the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• Log on as Administrator

92Installing the software (supplied)After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” ar

93Using your computerOn the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage

94Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera.• When copying

95Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”• If “Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass

96Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the

97Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders

98Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser”You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” as follows.For

99Using your computerCopying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser”3 Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder