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Sony DSCTF1/R, DSC-TF1/LC, DSCTF1B, DSCTF1/B, DSCTF1R Recommended computer environment, Windows, Mac

Models: DSCTF1L DSCTF1B DSC-TF1/LC DSCTF1R DSCTF1/B DSCTF1/L DSCTF1/R

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Before Use

Confirming the operation method

Shooting

Viewing

Useful shooting functions

Useful viewing functions

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions/About this camera

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Recommended computer environment

The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and when importing images via a USB connection.

Windows

	OS (pre-installed)	Microsoft Windows XP1 SP3/Windows Vista2 SP2/Windows 7
	OS (pre-installed)	SP1/Windows 8
		SP1/Windows 8

	CPU	Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

		Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
	Memory	recommended.)
		Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8: 1 GB or more

	Hard Disk (Disk space required for	Approximately 500 MB
	installation)	Approximately 500 MB
	installation)

	Display	1,024×768 dots or more

*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Mac

OS (pre-installed)

USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.8

Notes

Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).

When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

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Contents

DSC-TF1 Before Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Shooting Selecting the shooting mode based on the subjectShooting still images Shooting movies Viewing still images ViewingDeleting images Viewing movies Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions List of viewing Menu itemsMenu items Viewing Shooting Settings Changing settingsMain Settings Clock Settings Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing images on a TV Using the software Using with your computerRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computer Printing still images Printing If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions/About this camera Contents list Functions available for each shooting mode Using shooting functionsUseful shooting functions Changing settings Using with your computer Number of still images Recordable time of movies Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Menu on Menu off List of shooting mode icons List of icons displayed on the screenDisplay Indication REC List of viewing mode icons ISO400 Flash mode White Balance ISO number Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Use In-Camera Guide Using the control button Moving the selection frame on the Menu screen, etcSelecting an image to be played back Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items Viewing Changing camera settings Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies List of mode button functions Effect. Details REC Mode Scene Recognition Intelligent Auto Menu Program Auto Picture Effect When Sweep Panorama mode is selected Scene Selection Page Related Topic Tips for shooting a panoramic image Shooting panoramic images To shoot a 360 degree panoramic image Back to top Viewing still images To save enlarged images Playback zoom Displaying images of the desired folder Image Index Deleting images Viewing movies On the movie viewing screenControl button Action during playback Control button Action Scrolling panoramic images for display Functions available in REC modes Functions available for each shooting modeFunctions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Back to top Mode button Menu items Menu items available for each shooting mode Menu items Still Panoramic Movies Images Menu items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Sensitivity Face Detection Tracking a face Flash When White circular spots appears in flash photosPage Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerTips for preventing blur Related Topic Picture Effect Back to top Panorama Shooting Scene Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Easy Mode Color hue Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Soft Skin Effect Image size when shooting still images Image size in Easy ModeStill Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting moviesMovie Size Usage guidelines Shooting Direction Menu items available for each shooting mode Back to top Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Effects of lighting conditions White Balance Related Topic Search Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Related Topic Metering Mode Contents list Smile Shutter Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on DRO Menu items Memory card Internal Memory List of viewing Menu items Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Beauty Effect Retouch Deleting images Back to top Playback Selection SlideshowInterval Repeat Back to top Protect To cancel protection Clearing the Dpof mark Print Dpof Rotate AF Illuminator Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Grid Line Disp. Resolution Size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye Write Date Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Initialize Display Setting Function Guide PAL Video Out PTP/MTP USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Power Save Format On folders Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Changing Area Setting Area Setting Date & Time Setting Method Shooting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Recommended computer environment WindowsMac PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide WindowsStarting PlayMemories Home Windows 132 Software for Mac Connecting the camera to the computer Home Importing images to a computer Disconnecting the camera from the computer Printing still images If you have problems Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera Battery pack and powerPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Shooting still images/movies Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Flash does not workDate and time are not displayed on the screen Image colors are not correct Dots appear and remain on the screen Eyes of the subject come out redCannot shoot images in succession Same image is shot several times Viewing images Cannot display images in index modeCannot play back images Date and time are not displayed Your computer does not recognize the camera ComputersCannot import images Cannot play back images on your computer Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Memory card cannot be recognized Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory Printing Images are printed with both edges cut offCannot print images with the date Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long timeOthers Lens gets fogged Messages No images This is a read- only memory cardNo still images File found which was not recognized Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Vibration warning indicator1280x720 is not supported with this memory card Maximum number of images already selected Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions 154 Backup of various settings, date and time On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack 158 Memory card Representation in User Guide Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media Cleaning the lens and flash On cleaningCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surface Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Number of still imagesSize Approx MB 16 GB 32 GB Qvga Recordable time of movies On TV color systems Trademarks