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Fisher VPC-S5 Digital Camera User Manual

1. VT le On lm 22 TO Rene reece o mM p m tee MB xk 5229 0 ees e UNES IN MR 8 up g asec esate Gy 41 English D Setting option switch see page 81 Switch between the Shooting Screen and the Option Screen Scene Select menu see page 45 AUTO Full auto icon Sports icon Portrait icon Landscape icon Cosmetic icon Night view icon E e a Bl E Fireworks icon Sepia icon Monochrome icon Composite icon ID photo icon 3 Resolution menu see page 50 BM 2 592 x 1 944 pixels 5 million pixels resolution icon HOMI 3 680 x 2 760 pixels 10 million pixels resolution icon 1 600 x 1 200 pixels 2 million pixels resolution icon 640 x 480 pixels 300 000 pixels resolution icon Focus menu see page 52 Shooting with the autofocus Super macro icon Distance photography Shooting with manual focus 5 Self timer menu see page 37 6 Mode menu see page 29 Compression menu see page 51 White Balance menu see page 54 9 Exposure correction icon see page 55 Adjust the image brightness HELP display see page 88 Remaining battery charge see page 98 2 Internal memory icon see page 22 e When two mutually exclusive settings are made the later setting has priority and the related settings are changed accordingly English 42 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Video Clip Shooting Setting
2. ONEERASE __ For still images ONE ERASE Erases one still image at a time ERASE ALL Erases all the images For video clips ONE ERASE Erases the video clip displayed ERASE ALL Erases all the images Select EXIT and press the SET button to return to the Playback Setting Screen 69 English 4 Press A or V on the arrow button to select the desired type of erase and press the SET button The Erase Confirmation Screen appears YES Erases the selected data EXIT Does not erase the selected data and returns to the Erase Screen ONE ERASE 5 Press A to select YES and press the SET button e ERASING is displayed after which the next image appears The data is erased To erase other data select EXIT press lt or gt to display the data that you want to erase and repeat step 5 HINT To select a different data in step 4 e f ONE ERASE is selected select EXIT and press lt or gt on the arrow button to select different data HINT To quickly erase the currently displayed image D Display the image you want to erase Press the arrow A 4 button The Erase Confirmation Screen appears 3 Select YES and press the SET button The displayed image is erased English 70 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Copy image data You can copy your photographed images from the camera s internal memory to a card and vice versa 1 Insert a card
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC S5 Digital Camera lt Cacti Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC S5 Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera Make sure to read and understand the section USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY on pages 5 to 16 Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS e 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 differen
4. The protect mode is set The resolution is 320 x 240 pixels 320 Capture the image using the forced flash mode Set the white balance setting correctly Hold the digital camera correctly and make sure the lens is not obstructed Playback data after capturing images Cancel the protect mode Resize is not possible Select an image with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels WEB or higher English 126 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference ommum cause Action m The IMAGE IS PROTECTED message appears and the data cannot be erased CARD FULL or INTERNAL MEMORY FULL message appears 127 English You have attempted to erase data that is protected from accidental erasure There is no more available memory on the card or in the internal memory Set the protect setting for the data to OFF If using a card to store images replace with a different card Erase unwanted images before shooting Save the images you wish to keep on another medium before erasing the card memory SPECIFICATIONS Digital Camera CCD digital camera recording and playback Recording system Digital recording Image file format Still images JPEG format DCF DPOF Exif 2 2 compliant Note Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA DCF Design rules for camera file system is standard for
5. 1 Display the Print Settings Screen see page 74 2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES DPOFPRINT SETTING ALL IMAGES The set print settings are applied to all the INDEX O still images on the card EACH IMAGE The set print EXIT settings are applied only to the image currently displayed 3 Press the SET button The Date Number Print Screen DPOFALLIMAGES Smiles appears If EACH IMAGE was selected yd NT nove press the lt or gt arrow button x B xr display the desired image to print Under SETTINGS the settings ADD TO PRINT SETTING that are currently active for the 4 displayed image are shown You can press the lt 4 or gt arrow button to confirm the print settings for each image English 76 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print and the DPOF number of prints pri WS NT ise y ALL IMAGES JANE lt Specifying dated prints gt D Press the A or W arrow button COPIES to select DATE Press the SET button e The Print Date Screen appears 3 Press the A or W arrow button to select the desired option YES Print the date NO Do not print the date Press the SET button You are returned to the Date Number Print Screen Specifying the number of prints D Press the A or V arrow button DPOFALL IMAGES ESIL to select COPIES Pres
6. How can take photos using slow synchro Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens you can shoot without losing minute details in the image The digital zoom on the other hand works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the CCD sensor and may produce a coarser image Set the focus range to infinity aA D Set the scene select setting to night view Pal Set the flash mode toa mode other than flash off P5 Jl e n the forced flash mode slow synchro shooting is ensured English 116 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS LCD monitor Viewing images When used in cold Condition due to weather why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves Why does the displayed image contain some red blue and green dots or black spots are visible Why is the image too bright Why is the image out of focus 117 English the liquid crystals The subject was too bright The focus is not locked properly Not a malfunction Spots that appear in the LCD monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images When capturing an image devise a way to compensate for a bright subject for example by changing the shooting angle Hold the digital camera correctly and slowly press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus Then press the shutter release button all the way to capture the image Viewin
7. e Be sure to format the SD Memory Card with this digital camera before using it A card that is not formatted using the digital camera may interfere with the operation of your camera SHOOTING D Capture an image e Shoot a still image see pages 29 and 30 Shoot a sequential shots series see pages 29 and 32 Shoot a video clip see pages 30 and 33 PLAYBACK see page 56 NOTE e t is not possible to connect this camera to a TV to view the images 1 English 1 About the SD Memory Card This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data storage This manual is written with the premise that SD Memory Cards are used In this manual SD Memory Card and Multi Media Card are both referred to as card 2 About video clips This digital camera does not have audio record or playback functions Therefore your recorded video clips will not have sound Moreover even if you play back video clips that do have recorded sound with this camera no sound will be generated Symbols used in this manual HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to CAUTION Points that require special attention see page xx Refer to the page indicated for detailed information You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
8. icon appear While the flash is recharging why does the LCD monitor suddenly turn off Due to cold temperatures the batteries temporarily lost their power The ambient temperature is very low The remaining battery power is low Battery power is low activating the function that momentarily turns off the LCD monitor Action Place the digital camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it Keep the batteries in an environment of 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Use a separately sold AC adapter model VAR GAAEX for Europe U K and others and model VAR G4AU for North America and others or replace with new batteries Not a malfunction When the flash is fully charged the LCD monitor will turn on again English 112 Why isn t the image captured when the shutter release button is pressed The accessing indicator is flashing Why doesn t the flash operate 113 Engiish COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS The accessing indicator is flashing data is being recorded The saved data is being stored on the card or in the internal memory The digital camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary Please shoot the picture after the accessing indicator changes to the lit condition Not a malfunction Wait until the accessing indicator changes to lit before capturing the image Not a malfunction Capture the image the d
9. or select EXIT and press the SET button 85 English 3 Set the date CLOCK SET D Press the arrow button to select A Ne gt PEP Y DATE Press the SET button The Set Date Screen appears 3 Press the arrow button to set the date to 2005 12 23 Year setting gt gt Month setting gt Day setting Press A to increase the number Press V to decrease the number Press the SET button 4 Set the clock D Press the arrow button to select TIME Press the SET button The Set Time Screen appears 3 Press the arrow button to set the time to 19 30 Hour setting gt gt Minute setting A 24 hour clock is used for the time display Press the SET button CLOCK SET English 86 DATE AND TIME SETTING 5 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback D Press the arrow button to select DISP Press the SET button The Set Date Format Screen appears Press A or V When A is pressed the displayed date order changes as follows c gt year month day gt month day year gt day month year gt DISP OFF no display Press W to change in the reverse order If DISP OFF is selected the date the image was captured is not shown during playback Press the SET button CLOCK SET 6 Select EXIT and press the SET button The dat
10. play them back from the card When no card is installed you can still shoot pictures and play them back from the camera s 16 MB internal memory Also the internal memory icon 8 appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is turned on and there is no card installed About the internal backup battery e This camera s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings as well as the shooting settings The backup battery will be fully charged when the batteries are kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days In the fully charged state the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days When not using the camera for a long time remove the batteries e A small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off and it is therefore recommended that the batteries be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time Note that when the batteries are removed for a long period the time and date settings may be cleared Before using your camera again be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct English 22 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF Turning the power on When capturing images 1 Set the main switch to g or ies Main switch CB To shoot still images or sequential shots i To shoot video clips 2 Press the power button The power turns on an image Accessing appears on the LCD monitor and indicator the accessing indicator next to the vi
11. AND CARD Install the batteries Make sure that the batteries polarities and are correct CAUTION Manganese batteries cannot be used e Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life but there is the danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera Other batteries e f you wish to use batteries other than the alkaline batteries LR6 we recommend the following AA size nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries SANYO HR 3UF x 2 AA size Ni Cd batteries SANYO N 3UV x 2 Lithium battery CR V3 x 1 When installing the batteries make sure that they are oriented correctly Do not open the battery compartment cover when the camera is turned on e f the battery compartment cover is opened while the power is on important data may be lost Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from failure to comply with this warning 21 English Insert the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera see page 90 When inserting the card make sure that it is correctly oriented Take special care to orient the card correctly when inserting it Attempting to insert the card incorrectly may result in damage Open battery compartment cover on the camera bottom Push down Close the battery compartment cover ae attempt to HINT Shooting without a card e When a card is installed in your camera you can photograph images and
12. Card B before replacing is higher than the highest image number on Card A the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B 0001 0002 0012 0013 Replace card v CardB B 0020 0021 0022 0023 0024 0025 0026 L Previously recorded images 1 Display the Option Screen see page 81 2 Select the file number reset icon fho 3 Press the SET button The File Number Reset Screen JFILE NO RESET appears ON The file number reset function is on OFF The file number reset function is off 4 Select OFF and press the SET button The file number reset function is deactivated NOTE e Until the file number reset function is turned ON consecutive file names are assigned It is recommended that the file number reset function be returned to ON at the end of each photography session 95 English RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS The settings that were changed on all the setting screens can be reset to the factory preset settings 1 Display the Option Screen see page 81 2 Select the reset settings icon REET and press the SET button RESET SETTINGS The Reset Settings Screen appears YES Reset to the factory preset RESET settings NO Donotchange the settings and return to the Option NO Screen 3 Select YES and press the SET button The camera settings are reset to the factory preset
13. LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash mode Press the flash button within 5 seconds to set the desired flash mode NOTE In the automatic flash mode e n the automatic flash mode using the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is depressed halfway a A icon appearing in the upper right area of the LCD monitor indicates that the flash will operate 35 English Using the zoom There are two zoom functions optical zoom and digital zoom 1 Point the camera lens at the subject 2 Press T or W on the zoom switch to compose the desired image T Zoom in on the subject W Zoom out When the zoom switch is pressed the zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor When the optical zoom factor is at maximum zooming stops temporarily When T on the zoom switch is pressed again the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues if digital zooming is enabled 3 Press the shutter release button NOTE Zoom switch LCD monitor Zoom bar Pointer When both optical L and digital zoom are enabled ri Optical zoom Digital zoom yellow When optical zoom only is enabled a Dee e When shooting without the LCD monitor the digital zoom is not available e At the WIDE end the zoom is resetting this is not a malfunction English 36 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS SELF TIMER The self timer can be used to take photos in the still image shooting
14. Screen All the icons never appear at the same time Main switch 43 English D Setting option switch see page 81 Switch between the Shooting Screen and the Option Screen Scene Select menu see page 45 AUTO Ux Portrait icon e b a Bl a Full auto icon Sports icon Landscape icon Cosmetic icon Sepia icon Monochrome icon 3 Resolution menu see page 50 320 160 320 x 240 pixel resolution icon 160 x 120 pixel resolution icon Focus menu see page 52 em Shooting with the auto focus Super macro icon Distance photography MF Shooting with manual focus White Balance menu see page 54 AWB The camera determines Zn the optimum white balance settings based on the ambient light and weather Fair weather setting Overcast setting Fluorescent lighting setting White incandescent light setting 6 Exposure correction icon see page 55 Adjust the image brightness HELP display see page 88 Remaining battery charge see page 98 9 Internal memory icon see page 22 e When two mutually exclusive settings are made the later setting has priority and the related settings are changed accordingly English 44 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Scene Select function You can select from various pres
15. begins NOTE To cancel printing During printing press the Y arrow button The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears Q Select YES and press the SET button If NO is selected printing resumes English 106 DIRECT PRINT To print all the images print all Print all of the images on the internal memory or card 1 Complete the print preparations see page 103 2 Select the all images print icon ALL and press the SET button ALLIMAGES 100 0009 The Print All Images Screen appears 3 Select PRINT and press the SET button Printing begins NOTE Printing is not possible if there are more than 1 000 still images in the card e Delete unwanted images before printing 107 English Thumbnail prints index print 1 Complete the print preparations See page 103 2 Select the index icon iE and press the SET button INDEX The Index Print Screen appears 3 Select PRINT and press the SET button Printing begins E English 108 DIRECT PRINT To print the images that are set to print print reserved images 1 Make the print settings see page 74 and complete the print preparations see page 103 2 Select the DPOF icon DO and press the SET button The DPOF Screen appears EXIT 3 Select PRINT and press the SET button Printing begins Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed HI
16. capacity hr min sec Video clip shooting mode 97 English CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE When using the batteries the remaining battery charge can be checked on the LCD monitor Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image Please see page 131 for information regarding the battery life 1 Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen see pages 40 and 61 The battery remaining charge ES We P indicator appears in the lower right 44 an corner of the LCD monitor Due to the battery characteristics Pw FULL AUTO when the ambient temperature is O USE AUTO SETTINGS low 4 may appear early for an x incorrect indication of the remaining m charge Also depending on the Remaining charge indicator conditions of use of the digital camera or the ambient conditions temperature etc the indicated remaining charge may change Therefore this indication can only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge Battery remaining Battery remaining charge charge indicator Approx full Appears only when a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen is shown Power is low Appears only when a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen is shown If this icon flashes when the shutter release button is pressed images cannot be captured Replace the batteries English 98 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE HINT e Batte
17. data remains unchanged 1 Play back a video clip and pause at the point you wish to copy and save see pages 56 and 57 2 Display the Playback Setting Screen see page 61 3 Select the extract still icon m and press the SET button mw EXTRACT STILL The screen to extract an image appears YES The image is copied and saved SAVE THIS IMAGE as a still image the original data is left unchanged 4 EXIT The still image extraction EXIT procedure is canceled and you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen 4 Select YES and press the SET button The image is extracted Select EXIT and press the SET button or press the MENU button to return to the Playback Setting Screen HINT To select a different image frame in step 3 e Press 4 or gt on the arrow button T3 English Print Settings DPOF setting In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera as with conventional film you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services Moreover this camera is DPOF compatible so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints whether or not the date is displayed on the print and also to specify an index print Display the Print Settings Screen 1 Display the Playback Setting Screen see page 61 2 Select the print settings icon DPOF and press the SET button DPOFIPRINT SETTING The P
18. digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards However it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard Video clips QuickTime Movie Photo JPEG Image only no voice recording capability Data storage media Internal memory 16MB External memory SD Memory Card Multi Media card Camera effective number Approx 5 100 000 pixels of pixels Image sensor 1 2 5 inch CCD Total number of pixels Approx 5 360 000 pixels interlace scan primary color filter Recording resolution 3 680 x 2 760 pixels still images only 2 592 x 1 944 pixels 5M still images and sequential shots only 1 600 x 1 200 pixels 2M still images and sequential shots only 640 x 480 pixels WEB still images and sequential shots only 320 x 240 pixels video clips only 160 x 120 pixels video clips only Video clip frame rate 15 fps English 128 SPECIFICATIONS Data compression Still images and sequential shots only Low compression FINE Normal compression White balance Full auto TTL manual setting possible Lens Optical f 6 2 mm to 17 4 mm 35 mm film 2 8x camera conversion f 37 mm to zoom 105 mm lens Autofocus 6 groups 7 elements TTL type AF 5 point range autofocus Aperture Open F 3 0 Wide to 5 0 Tele Smallest F 4 1 Wide to 7 1 Tele Exposure control type Programmable AE Exposu
19. eyes with clean running water and seek medical attention right away e Do not drop or hit the batteries or submit them to strong shocks e f the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries and store them in a cool place When the batteries are removed for a long period the time and date settings will be cleared e When disposing of the batteries be sure to follow all applicable regulations e Except for the lithium battery CR V3 if used in temperatures below 10 C the service life of the batteries will be shorter than normal e f using rechargeable batteries use after fully recharging with the exclusive battery charger Always read the instruction manuals that may come with the batteries you purchase before use 11 Engiish Concerning the accessories CAUTION E Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter e Use only the separately sold AC adapter model VAR G4AEX for Europe U K and others and model VAR G4AU for North America and others with your digital camera Do not use an AC adapter other than the one indicted here designed for specific use with your digital camera e f an AC adapter other than the specified one is used it may damage the digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock e Normally when using an AC adapter remove the batteries Otherwise the batteries may cause excess heat leakage injury or damage to nearby objects e For complete information
20. in the camera see page 22 2 Display the Playback Setting Screen see page 61 3 Select the copy image icon and press the SET button COPY IMAGE gy ml The Copy Image Screen appears Press the A or Y arrow button to CHOOSE COPY DIRECTION select the copy source INT MEM gt CARD INT MEM CARD INT MEM 4 CARD Image data is copied from the internal memory to the card EXIT INT MEM lt CARD Image data is copied from the card to the internal memory If a card is not inserted in the camera you cannot select the copy image icon 58 T1 English 4 Press the SET button The screen appears for you to COPY IMAGE am b select whether to copy only the image currently shown or to copy all the images from the card or the internal memory Press the A or V arrow button to make your do selection 9 Press the SET button The Copy Confirmation Screen appears To proceed with copying select YES and press the SET button To copy other data press or gt to display the data that you want to copy and press the SET button If you wish to cancel the copy procedure and return to the Copy Image Screen press the MENU button or select EXIT and press the SET button English 72 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Extracting a Still Image From a Video Clip You can select one image scene from a video clip copy it and save itas a still image the original
21. mode and sequential shots shooting mode 1 Set the camera to the still image or sequential shots shooting mode press the MENU button and select the self timer menu 2 Press the A or V button to select the self timer menu GPHOTO FJ Turns off the self timer function mi SELF TIMER 5M S Turns on the self timer function The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed So Turns on the self timer function The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 37 English 3 Select desired icon and press the SET button This completes the self timer setting 4 Press the shutter release button When is selected When the shutter release button is pressed the self timer indicator flashes for about 7 seconds then flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds and then is lit for 1 second to indicate the timing at which the shutter will be released Shutter release button Self timer indicator light English 38 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS NOTE e When using the self timer function be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level stable surface HINT About the focus e In self timer photography the autofocus is activated just before the shutter is released to produce a focussed image To pause or cancel the self timer function e f the shutter release button is pressed a
22. settings HINT e Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure Date and time setting Language setting English 96 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card or in the camera s internal memory For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards please see Possible No of Images Possible Shooting Time on page 132 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the desired Remaining number of images shooting mode see pages 29 and 30 5M 6 The remaining number of images appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor for the still image and sequential shots shooting modes The remaining video recording time appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor for the video clip shooting mode The remaining number of images Still image sequential and video recording time will differ shots mode depending on the resolution and compression settings When the remaining number of Remaining time min sec images or the remaining video recording time is 0 it may be possible to capture a few more images by changing the shooting mode setting a lower resolution setting see page 50 or selecting a different compression setting see page 51 Depending on the card
23. size of the resulting data also increases and the number of images that can be captured decreases To compensate for this this digital camera is able to compress the data This digital camera uses JPEG compression If JPEG compression is used when the image is played back an extremely small portion of it is lost The higher the compression rate the more of the original image is lost Therefore in the still image mode this digital camera also allows you to store image data at extremely low compression to ensure that a minimum of the original image is lost This is the FINE mode Since the image data is large when the FINE mode is used compared to compression the digital camera requires more time both to store the data after the shutter release button is pressed and to display the image in the playback mode 51 English English 52 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS How to use the manual focus 1 Select the manual focus icon MF from the focus menu and press the SET button 2 Press the SET button e The focus distance adjustment bar appears 3 Use the 4 and gt arrow buttons to adjust the focus distance and press the SET button The focus distance is fixed and you are returned to the Shooting Screen NOTE About the focal length e The indicated focal length is that as measured from the lens surface e There may be somewhat of a disparity between the focal length numerical value that is set
24. speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera movement becomes high the motion alert icon may appear on the LCD monitor In this case use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting or set the flash operation mode to automatic see page 34 When shooting with the scene selection function set to the fireworks mode the motion alert icon always appears but this is normal 31 English Capturing sequential shots 1 Set the camera to the sequential shots shooting mode see page 29 2 Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots Images are captured as long as the shutter release button is pressed During shooting appears in the LCD monitor 3 Finish capturing images Release the shutter release button to end recording About the maximum number of sequential shots The maximum number of sequential shots varies depending on the resolution and compression settings uU Ts FINE ROI mel WORM FINE ORM FINE OR Maximum number of sequential Not available 3 4 4 4 shots NOTE About the focus during sequential shots shooting e n sequential shots shooting the autofocus function is activated when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and remains fixed at the same focus until the sequential shots are finished English 32 CAPTURING IMAGES Video Clips no audio Your camera can
25. the SET button to begin playback and press the A arrow button to pause playback Also when playback is paused you can ONE ERASE press the 4 or gt arrow button for fast OEXIT forward play or fast reverse play After video clip playback has ended you can go to the start of the previously recorded video clip by pressing the 4 or gt arrow button If you do not want to keep the image you can press the A button at this time to delete the currently displayed image from the camera s memory To return to the shooting mode press the Y arrow button English 28 CAPTURING IMAGES Setting the shooting mode Set the camera to the still image or sequential shots shooting mode 1 Set the main switch to and turn on the camera see page 23 An image appears on the LCD monitor If no image appears please see page 83 and follow the steps to enable the LCD monitor 2 Press the MENU button The Still Image Shooting Setting Screen appears 3 Press the A or V arrow button to select the operation mode menu To capture still images still image shooting mode QPHOTO To capture sequential shots sequential shots shooting ATO mode 4 Press the 4 or gt arrow button to select the desired icon and press the SET button f you press the MENU button the stillimage shooting setting screen is canceled 29 English Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode 1 Set th
26. using the manual focus and the actual distance to the subject To confirm the focus it is best to check that the image is in focus on the LCD monitor About zoom movement when using the manual focus e f the focus distance is set to 30 cm 11 81 in or less the zoom is automatically set to the wide end e When the focus distance is set to 30 cm 11 81 in or less the zoom will function only within the range at which the image is focused 53 English White Balance Setting This digital camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions It is recommended that you adjust the white balance setting especially if specifying a light source 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen see page 40 and select the white balance menu 2 Select the desired white balance icon and press the SET button AWB The digital camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions This is the setting used in the auto mode 3x For shooting outside on a sunny day amp For shooting outside on a cloudy day M mi For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting Ane gis For shooting inside under incandescent lighting HINT To cancel the white balance setting fe 1010 OPTION 12 oo sul e Perform step 2 select AWB and then press the SET button English 54 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS
27. when used at temperatures below 10 C 50 F the battery life may become extremely short due to the battery characteristics 131 Engiish Possible No of Images Possible Shooting Time SEE Compression When using an external memory mode setting rate setting internal memory 128MB 4 images 37 images 297 images 56 images 445 images 9 images 75 images 595 images 111 images i 885 images 1 510 images 2 290 images 7 740 images 24 images 191 images ED 290 images 124 images 979 images m 1 300 images 6 min 37 sec 52 min 27sec 10 320 images ip 320 d 3 hr 3 min e Even with cards of the same capacity the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand etc e The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending for example on the card capacity environmental conditions temperature and shooting conditions etc SanDisk Corporation 1GB SD Memory Card use 2 min 56 sec 23 min 11 sec English 132 SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners 133 English Caution It is forbidden to copy this manual whole or in part without prior written permission All im
28. AYBACK FUNCTIONS Image protect mode Prevent accidental erasure By using the image protect mode you can prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of the important data that you want to keep 1 Display the data that you want to protect 2 Display the Playback Setting Screen see page 61 3 Select the protect icon 4 Press the SET button e LOCK appears PROTECT If the protect mode has already been enabled for the data then UNLOCK appears LOCK lt gt EXIT 5 Select YES and press the SET Protect mark button The protect mode is set for the PROTECT data The protect mark indicates cm that the data is locked UNLOCK lt gt EXIT 67 English CAUTION e Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files they will be erased if the card is reformatted see page 90 HINT To select a different image in steps 4 and 5 e Press lt or gt To cancel the protect mode for an image e Display the desired data and repeat steps 2 to 5 The protect mark will disappear and the protect mode is canceled English 68 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Erasing Data Images and video clips can be erased one at a time or all at once 1 Display the data that you want to erase 2 Display the Playback Setting Screen see page 61 3 Select the erase icon and press the SET button The Erase Screen appears
29. Exposure Correction When capturing images you can make the image lighter or darker 1 Cancel the Shooting Setting Screen see page 40 Press the MENU button to exit the Shooting Setting Screen 2 Press lt or gt on the arrow button The exposure correction bar appears e At this point you can press lt 4 or gt on the arrow button to adjust the exposure HINT e Exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases When the pointer is set to the center position After the shooting mode is changed When the playback mode is set After the power is turned off e The exposure setting numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure bar The exposure can be set to a value from 1 8EV to 1 8EV e The accessing indicator flashes when the exposure correction is active e You can also correct the exposure by selecting the exposure correction icon on the Shooting Setting Screen NOTE When shooting without using the LCD monitor e Exposure correction is disabled 55 English VIEWING IMAGES 1 set the main switch to and Main switch turn on the camera The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Select the image you wish to view To display the previous image press the lt 4 arrow button To display the next image press the gt arrow button LCD monitor a Arrow button English 56 VIEWING IMAGES 3 Play ba
30. NT e n step 2 if you press the 4 or gt arrow button you can confirm the images that are set to print NOTE e Reserved images print is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera s DPOF function 109 Engiish To change the print settings and print images change print settings Images can be printed according to settings specified by the digital camera such as paper type size layout printing quality etc 1 Complete the print preparations See page 103 2 Select the printer settings icon Gy and press the SET button PRINTER SETTINGS The Printer Settings Screen appears MEDIA Specify the type of TYPE paper used for printing PAPER SIZE Specify the size of paper used for printing LAYOUT Specify how the images are to be arranged on the paper QUALITY Select the print quality for the images DATE Print the date the photo STAMP was taken EXIT Return to the Printing Mode Screen English 110 DIRECT PRINT 3 Adjust the printer settings D Press the A or W arrow button to select the printer setting parameter and press the SET button The screen to set the selected parameter appears Press the A or Y arrow button to adjust the setting and press the SET button The selected parameter is set and you are returned to the Printer Settings Screen Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters as desired The conte
31. SKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Printer error The write protect tab on the card is in the locked protect position Another setting has priority A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer Move the write protect tab to the unlocked position Change the other setting Remove the batteries from the digital camera wait a few minutes then reinstall the batteries and try again Why does the A problem has Check the SYSTEM occurred within following items ERROR the digital camera Remove the message appear or card card and then install it again Misc Remove the batteries and then install them again Install a different card If SYSTEM ERROR still appears after performing the above steps then take the digital camera to the dealer for service English 120 TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop check the following table for a possible solution to the problem No power The batteries Replace with are dead new batteries The batteries Reinsert the have not been batteries inserted making sure to correctly orient them 21 correctly The battery Close battery compartment compartment cover is not cover properly fully closed The digital The power Turn on the camera turns save function camera again 24 off by itself is operating An image is The power
32. Take the photo of the image inside the frame As lA PHOTOGRAPHEINNER Englisn 48 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Snapping ID photos Lets you take either of two different sized ID photos 45 x 35 mm 1 77 x 1 38 or 40 x 30 mm 1 57 x 1 18 printed out on postcard sized paper 1 Select the ID photo icon B from the Scene Select menu and press the SET button 2 Press the MENU button again The ID photo outline appears on the LCD display 3 Align the subject with the ID photo outline and snap the picture After the preview screen for the captured image appears you are returned to the Shooting Screen Three images are shown in each of two sizes on the Playback Screen Playback Screen 49 English Adjusting the image quality E Resolution setting If the resolution is increased the image quality will improve but the number of remaining images that can be taken will decrease Select the resolution according to the desired image quality and purpose 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen see page 40 and select the te 411019 ScOPTION resolution menu E RESOLUTION 2592X1944 5M lt Example Still image 2 Select the desired resolution icon shooting mode gt and press the SET button lt Still image sequential shots shooting modes gt HOM 10 million pixels 3 680 x 2 760 pixels bM 5 million pix
33. ages and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product Also actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this digital camera Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by optional devices or consumable items used with the digital camera other than those supplied with the digital camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction or the repairing of a malfunction of the digital camera The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a standard film camera Products are subject to change in design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation English 134 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings you can create photos
34. ard using your computer e f the folders file names or their configuration is modified using a personal computer it will be impossible to play back the data using the digital camera and the digital camera may not operate properly Concerning video clip data saved by the digital camera e You can use QuickTime 3 or later from Apple to play back the video clips QuickTime 6 5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included CD ROM SANYO Software Pack About file names when the card is replaced e f the file number reset function is set to off even when the card is replaced consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names continues from the previously installed card English 102 DIRECT PRINT Your digital camera supports the PictBridge function By connecting the digital camera directly to a PictBridge enabled printer the digital camera s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing Print preparations 1 Install the card containing the images you want to print in the digital camera If there is no card installed in the camera the image data from the camera s internal memory will be printed 2 Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer NOTE Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is connected e f the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected the camera may not operate correctly If the camera does not operate co
35. by time 6 Press the SET button The standby time is set and you are returned to the Power Save Screen 93 English FILE NO RESET FUNCTION If a reformatted card is used the file name image number of the captured image automatically begins from 0001 If the card is subsequently reformatted or if a different reformatted card is used the file names again begin from 0001 This is because the file number reset function is set to ON and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers By setting the file number reset function to OFF even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera File number reset function ON File name image number 0001 0002 0012 0013 Replace card v 0001 0002 0012 0013 lt File number reset function OFF gt File name image number e f Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A file names are assigned as follows When the highest image number on Card B before replacing is lower than the highest image number on Card A the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A Replace card v CardB B 0001 0002 0014 0015 0025 0026 L Previously recorded images English 94 FILE NO RESET FUNCTION e When the highest image number on
36. ck a video clip Normal playback Press the SET button e Pressing lt 4 during a video clip playback will start reverse playback To pause playback Press the A button to pause playback press the SET button to continue playback To play back one image at a time single frame step e While video clip playback is paused you can press the gt arrow button to view the frames in order or 4 to view them in reverse order To accelerate playback e 2x fast forward playback During normal speed playback press gt e 20x fast forward playback During 2x playback press gt Pressing 4 will start reverse playback For normal playback during playback press the SET button NOTE e Sound cannot be played back e To play back images from the camera s internal memory remove the card from the camera HINT e f you press the shutter release button while an image is displayed the image number will be shown Press the shutter release button again to turn off the image number indication 57 English HINT To view video clips on your computer e You can view video clips taken with this camera on your computer using QuickTime Ver 3 0 or later from Apple e By using the QuickTime Plug in included with QuickTime you can also play back your video clips on your Internet browser e QuickTime 6 5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included CD ROM SANYO Software Pack e Online information about QuickTime ca
37. creen see page 81 2 Select the language icon abc and press the SET button LANGUAGE The Language Screen appears DEUTSCH Select for German DEUTSCH ENGLISH Select for English ESPA OL ESPA OL Select for Spanish FRANCAIS FRANCAIS Select for French ITALIANO Select for Italian NEDERLANDS Select for Dutch PYCCKMM Select for Russian Bi Select for Japanese era Select for Korean hy Select for Chinese traditional my i5 Select for Chinese simplified 3 Select the desired language and press the SET button You are returned to the Option Screen 89 English INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera e After purchasing when used for the first time or e f it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the LOCK position Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position see page 67 1 To reformat a card install it in the camera To reformat the camera s internal memory remove the card from the camera 2 Display the Option Screen see page 81 3 Select the format icon and press the SET button iil FORMAT The Format Screen appears n normal use a full format is not necessary However in case a card E FORMAT THE CARD error occurs even after nor
38. d to the Print Settings Screen Changing the print settings 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 76 and 77 DPOFALLIMAGES Manh D a M DATE lt NO DATE NO Select MODIFY PRINT SETTING COPIES S 1 COPIES 1 and press the SET button MODIFY PRINT SETTING lt gt j EXIT fl 79 English Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images 1 Display the Print Settings Screen see page 74 2 Select ALL CLEAR 3 Press the SET button The Confirm All Clear Screen DPOFALL CLEAR MUSA appears COPIES 5 YES Clear the print settings for all MEI images CLEAR ALL SETTINGS EXIT Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Settings Screen EXIT 4 Select YES and press the SET button All the print settings are cleared and you are returned to the Print Settings Screen English 80 CHANGING THE CAMERA SETTINGS You can change the camera settings by selecting the desired menu from the Option Screen and modifying the settings To display the Option Screen Set the main switch to the desired Main switch mode For a Shooting Option Screen Set to IC or 5 For the Playback Option Screen Set to 1 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the A or V arrow button to select the shooting settings camera settings switch see pages 42 44 and 62 I Press the gt arrow button to select th
39. e and time setting is completed and you are returned to the Option screen NOTE e Under normal conditions while the battery is being replaced an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings However there is a small chance the settings may be lost The backup will last for about 7 days It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the batteries and before shooting or recording of any type follow steps 1 and 2 Also when the backup memory has failed and the camera s clock is not set the clock alert icon appears To correct the date and time settings e After steps 1 and 2 press V on the arrow button to select the line of the setting that you want to change and press gt to select that setting Then press A or V to set the new setting 87 English HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help display for the Shooting and Playback Setting Screens is shown 1 Display the Option Screen see page 81 HELP DISP 2 Select the help display icon 54 OOO OON and press the SET button e The Set Help Display Screen o appears ON The help display is shown OFF The help display is not shown 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button e You are returned to the Option Screen English 88 LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your digital camera to display the messages in any of several languages 1 Display the Option S
40. e icon When the main switch is set to 6 or s The corresponding Shooting Option Screen appears see page oa CLOCK SET When the main switch is set to HELP DISP gt 3X LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE The Playback Option Screen LA appears see page 82 E To cancel the Option Screen e Press the MENU button 81 English Option Screen All the icons never appear at the same time Shooting settings camera settings switch Monitor ON OFF setting Date and time setting Reset settings Help display settings Playback setting camera Monitor brightness settings switch Screen display language Internal memory icon Card reformat format Power save File No Reset OOOO O OO0000 e Icons through 9 in the Shooting Option Screen and icons 8 through in the Playback Option Screen are displayed when you press the A or V arrow button to scroll down the screen English 82 LCD MONITOR SETTING Set the LCD monitor to on or off You can save battery power by turning off the LCD monitor when shooting 1 Display the Shooting Option Screen see page 81 2 Select the monitor ON OFF icon EJ and press the SET button MONITOR ON OFF The Monitor Screen appears ON The LCD monitor is on OFF The LCD monitor turns off 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button f OFF was selected the LCD monitor turns off To turn t
41. e main switch to ir and turn on the camera An image appears on the LCD monitor If no image appears please see page 83 and follow the steps to enable the LCD monitor Capturing still images 1 Set the camera to the still image Shutter release button shooting mode see page 29 2 Slowly press and hold the shutter release button halfway The target mark 7 or the focus Ld icon focus lock appears in Press halfway the LCD monitor Focus icon If the Shooting Setting Screen see page 40 was displayed it is e 12 exited ra L l Target mark 3 Press the shutter release button all the way e The image is captured Press fully English 30 CAPTURING IMAGES NOTE About the focus icon and target mark e The target mark outlines the area that the camera is using to focus If the area outlined by the target mark is not the subject you want to focus on then refocus your subject for example by changing the shooting angle e The target mark does not appear in the following situations When the subject is not in focus When using the self timer to take a picture See page 37 When the focus is set to focus range MF or 44 see page 52 When the Scene Select or m function is enabled see page 45 e When the camera focuses on a wide area of the central part of the screen a large target mark appears If the motion alert icon appears e During still image shooting if the shutter Motion alert icon
42. els 2 592 x 1 944 pixels still image shooting mode only 2M 2 million pixels 1 600 x 1 200 pixels WEB 300 000 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Video clip shooting mode 920 x 240 pixels 160 160 x 120 pixels HINT Concerning shooting at resolution e At the resolution the digital zoom is not available e When shooting at resolution the camera processes the captured image internally to produce a 3 680 x 2 760 pixels image English 50 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS E Set the compression rate still images and sequential shots only Use the procedure below to set the compression rate Even if the same resolution is used you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen see page 40 and select the compression menu 2 Select the desired compression rate icon and press the SET button te 4110 19 A OPTION at FINE Stores the data with a low compression high quality NORM Stores the data with normal z COMPRESSION compression normal quality NOTE About the resolution and compression settings e The image captured by a digital camera consists of a collection of small dots The resolution refers to the number of these dots and the greater the number the higher the image quality As the resolution increases the
43. emaining battery charge Copy image data e Displayed only when there is a card installed e Icons through 9 on the Playback Setting Screen are displayed when you press the A or W arrow button to scroll down the screen English 62 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE RESIZE For a still image that was captured using a higher resolution than WEB you can change the size to 640 x 480 pixels or 320 x 240 pixels and save it as a separate still image 1 Display the still image whose size you want to change 2 Display the Playback Setting Screen see page 61 3 Select the resize icon W and press the SET button The Resize Screen appears 63 English RESIZE 640 640 x 480 320 EXIT 320 x 240 EXIT 4 Press A or V on the arrow button to select the new image size 640 The saved image will be 640 x 480 pixels 320 The saved image will be 320 x 240 pixels EXIT Return to the Playback Setting Screen 5 Press the SET button The Confirm Size Change Screen u 640X480 appears RESIZE 6 Select YES and press the SET button Resizing begins When resizing is completed you EXIT are returned to the Playback Setting Screen English 64 ROTATING AN IMAGE Captured images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing 1 Display the still image you want to rotate 2 Display the Playback Setting Screen
44. et settings aperture shutter speed special effects etc for specific shooting conditions Shooting mode Sequential Video shots clip The camera makes settings suitable for ils the surrounding conditions Capture a split second image of a fast Sports moving subject Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by Landscape leal For beautiful shots of distant scenery Enhance skin tones during close u Nightview Photograph the subject while keeping ex the background night scenery Fireworks For photographing fireworks displays Sepia Create a sepia tone photo Select a frame to create a composite mo photo Creates three identical ID photos in two ID photo size 6 total 45 x 35 mm 1 77 x 1 38 n and 40 x 30 mm 1 57 x 1 18 printed out on postcard sized paper 45 English 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen see page 40 and select the scene _ eldalet lt OPTION select menu 5 a2 B2 3D wx FULL AUTO fy USE AUTO SETTINGS a Example Still image shooting mode 2 Select the desired icon and press the SET button AUTO Full auto MA Sports G9 Portrait a Landscape bB Cosmetic 2 Night view 3k Fireworks 44 Sepia Monochrome m i Composite B ID photo NOTE To return to normal shooting Select from the scene select menu and press the SET button English 46 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Notes regardi
45. ewfinder lights When playing back images 1 Set the main switch to gt 2 Press the power button The power turns on and an image appears on the LCD monitor Power button LCD monitor 23 English Turning the power off 1 Press the power button The power turns off The LCD monitor and accessing indicator turn off e If the lens is extended it automatically retracts Turning the power on when the power save function is active In order to save the battery power the power save function will automatically turn off the power after one minute of no use during shooting or five minutes of no use during playback factory preset setting e When the power save function is active the power is restored after any of the following operations Press the power button Press the shutter release button Press the MENU button Press the SET button e After the power save function has been active for 15 minutes the power will turn off completely e When the separately sold AC adapter model VAR G4AEX for Europe U K and others and model VAR G4AU for North America and others is connected the power save function will become active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on factory preset setting e The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is activated see page 92 e When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the dedicated USB interface cable the p
46. g images Why is a part of the image missing Why is there no image M is shown Why qo vertical stripes appear Why isn t the magnified image clear Why isn t the captured image clear Can I play back image data that edited using my computer Why is there no sound when a video clip is played back The image was captured at close range This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera If a bright subject is shot in the video clip shooting mode vertical stripes may appear on the LCD monitor or in the image Due to the characteristics of the camera magnified images appear less clear The image was captured using the digital zoom This digital camera does not have audio record or playback functions When capturing an image at close range use the close up alignment correction marks or compose the image using the LCD monitor Play back images stored on a card using this digital camera Not a malfunction Not a malfunction Not a malfunction We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of data that has been edited using a computer Not a malfunction English 118 Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing Why does the CARD IS PROTECTED message appear Why are there some menus or icons that can t select Why can t the digital camera be operated 119 English COMMONLY A
47. gain before the image is captured the self timer countdown temporarily stops Press the shutter release button one more time to restart the self timer e To cancel self timer photography select the self timer off icon and press the SET button e The self timer setting automatically changes to off after the picture is snapped 39 English CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS You can change the shooting settings by selecting the desired menu from the Shooting Setting Screen and modifying the settings Displaying the Shooting Setting Screen 1 Set the main switch to or Main switch 75 and turn on the camera see page 23 i The camera is set to the still image sequential shooting mode i j The camera is set to the video clip shooting mode 2 Press the MENU button C J The Still Image Sequential Shooting ES Setting Screen appears 9MI S5 see page 41 xs FULL AUTO 5 The Video Clip Shooting m USE AUTO SETTINGS Setting Screen appears a see page 43 Still Image Sequential Shooting Setting Screen E To cancel the Shooting Setting Screen Press the MENU button a2 87 Em FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS 4 lt Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen gt English 40 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Still Image Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screens All the icons never appear at the same time
48. he LCD monitor back on press the MENU button to illuminate the LCD monitor and perform steps 1 and 2 above to select the ON icon 83 English LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 1 Display the Option Screen see page 81 2 Select the monitor brightness icon z and press the SET button The Monitor Brightness Screen appears 3 Press the 4 or gt arrow button Pressing 4 makes the screen darker and pressing gt makes it lighter Xx LCD BRIGHTNESS 4 Press the SET button You are returned to the Option ADJUST Screen l NOTE e The LCD monitor brightness cannot be adjusted when the LCD monitor is set to OFF English 84 DATE AND TIME SETTING The digital camera will record the date and time an image is taken so that you can display them during playback Therefore before capturing images make sure the correct date and time are set Example To set the clock to 7 30 p m on December 23 2005 1 Display the Option Screen see page 81 2 Select the clock set icon and press the SET button CLOCK SET The Clock Set Screen appears The current date and time settings DATE g 2005 01 01 appeal TIME gt 00 00 Follow the procedures below to enable or disable the date display EID QN RECTE during playback to set the display EXIT format for the date and to set the date and time To return to the Option Screen press the MENU button
49. i Ded ub d i rsen 89 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 90 POWER SAVE SETTING S doce i t sd Modi uai deds 92 FILE NO IBESETTUNCTION dius ceat eMe de e n adonde d 94 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS n se 96 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAC MEMORY ca i S 97 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE 98 B OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TOA COMPUTER iiio e pest roras pehi 100 DIRE G ESPPIDET o Aeee Ae dA NEE ama pA QN 103 B APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 3 icerct laisse utat 112 TROUBLESHOOTING a t Base Rb RA Camus ccavascessessantas 121 SPECIFICATION S a ninia notam etas up messis tnc bien ted e 128 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES uitia hcectetos epus sich HERI cuente 135 English 4 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING B if the digital camera makes a strange noise emits a strange odor or if smoke comes out from it immediately turn off the power and remove the batteries e f the digital camera is used under these conditions it may cause a fire or electric shock Immediately turn off the digital camera remove the batteries and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the digital camera Then take it to the dealer for service Do not try to repair or open the digital camera yourself E Do not modify or open the cabinet e High voltage circuits are inside and there is a high risk of fire or electric shock
50. ies AA size alkaline batteries x 2 supply The following batteries can also be used AA size Ni Cd batteries SANYO N 3UV x 2 AA size nickel metal hydride batteries SANYO HR 3UF x 2 Lithium battery CR V3 x 1 AA size manganese batteries cannot be used AC adapter model VAR G4AEX for Europe U K and sold others and model VAR G4AU for North separately America and others Dimensions notincluding 91 3 W x 61 5 H x 30 8 D mm protuberances depth at 3 59 W x 2 42 H x 1 21 D narrowest dimension Approx 140 g 4 94 oz without batteries and card English 130 SPECIFICATIONS Camera Connector OUTPUT terminal USB 2 0 In full soeed mode equivalent to 1 1 DC IN external DC DC 3 4 V for exclusive use with the separately power input terminal sold AC adapter model VAR G4AEX for Europe U K and others and model VAR G4AU for North America and others Battery operation Nickel metal hydride batteries sold separately HR 3UF Alkaline Lithium battery batteries sold separately supplied CR V3 Possible No 110 images 600 images 400 images of Images Maximum playback 300 min 680 min 470 min time According to the CIPA standard Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd 64MB SD Memory Card use With continuous playback when using the LCD monitor NOTE e The battery life may differ depending on the state of the batteries and the measurement conditions especially
51. if they are touched Any internal check setting or repair should be performed by the dealer E Do not use while driving e Do not capture images play back images or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle Doing so may cause an accident e Be careful where you put down the digital camera inside an automobile During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind the brake pedal and prevent braking E Be aware of your surroundings when using the digital camera e Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the digital camera Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury e When using the digital camera while walking be very careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid accidents e Do not use the digital camera inside an airplane or elsewhere where its use may be restricted 5 English E Do not get the digital camera wet e This digital camera is not water resistant Do not allow it to get wet as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock e Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom e f the digital camera gets wet immediately turn it off and remove the batteries Then take it to a dealer for repair Using the digital camera after it has been become wet may cause a fire electric shock or other accident E Do not use during a storm e To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning do not use the digital camera during a thunderstorm In particular if used in an open field you ha
52. igital camera will determine when the flash is necessary During macro photography why is the captured image displaced from the image as seen through the viewfinder Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off Due to the displacement between the camera lens and the viewfinder a subject viewed close up through the viewfinder will appear lower in the captured image Compose the photo while viewing the LCD monitor All settings except the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off Set the self timer setting each time you take a photo however if you change the setting but do not take the photo the setting is retained even after the camera is turned off English 114 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why does the The camera s Set the date and clock warning icon date and time time appear settings have not been set Which resolution Select the setting should resolution setting use according to the intended use 5M Appropriate for printing letter size or larger and for printing a close up of part of a photo trimming 2M For printing standard photo photo service sizes WEB For photos displayed ona web page or sent as e mail attachments 115 English What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom How can get the distant view into focus
53. ion mode The flash is available only when shooting still images 1 Set the camera to the still image Flash mode shooting mode see page 29 The current flash mode is shown ic 5M 12 on the LCD monitor No icon The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required In a backlight situation if only the center of the image is very dark the flash will operate to compensate auto flash The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions Use this setting under backlight conditions when the subject is in shade under fluorescent lighting conditions etc forced flash The flash will not operate even in dark situations Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited or when shooting a night landscape scene flash off The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection red eye in the subject s eyes English 34 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 2 Press the flash button 4 A to select the flash mode Each time the flash button is pressed the flash mode icon changes Flash button Flash 3 Press the shutter release button The image is captured in the desired flash mode Shooting without using the LCD monitor D Press the flash button The
54. ipod is not available you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera e You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject however or your subject s face will appear too bright e After the flash operates keep the camera and the subjects motionless for about 1 second Photographing scenery landscape mode lei Points e Shoot using a high resolution e For zoom photography use the optical zoom e Pay attention to picture composition NOTE e When shooting with a wide angle setting or if you intend to enlarge the photo the higher the resolution the better e To zoom in on distant scenery it s better to use the optical zoom Using the digital zoom produces a coarser image Hold the camera securely keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a clear photo e Don t forget to pay attention to picture composition note perspective and be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene English 138
55. is Turn on the not captured not turned on power when the 23 shutter release button is pressed 121 Engiish Pt The flash does not operate The accessing indicator flashes and self timer photography is not possible Referen couse aon Mee The flash off Set the flash to mode is automatic flash selected mode or forced flash mode The shooting Setthe camera mode is setto to the still a mode other image 29 than the still shooting image shooting mode mode The batteries Replace with are dead new batteries The batteries Replace with are consumed new batteries English 122 TROUBLESHOOTING BLESHOOTING Reference eem cause Aston TE Zoom operation stops midway The motion alert icon is shown on the LCD display When capturing an image no image is LCD displayed on monitor the LCD monitor No playback image appears 123 English The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position The shutter speed is slow The LCD monitor has been disabled The main switch is not set to 1 Not a malfunction Release the zoom switch and press it again Stabilize the camera with a tripod or the like Change the setting to enable to LCD monitor Set the main Switch to gt J rt Viewing images The image is too dark The image is too bright Cause The flash was blocked by a finger or other objec
56. kaline batteries or other specified batteries in this camera Manganese batteries cannot be used as they have a short battery life and may overheat causing damage to the digital camera Never use an alkaline battery together with a Ni Cd battery or batteries of different types or different brands at the same time Do not use a new battery together with an old battery or combine consumed batteries Make sure not to invert the polarity and when installing the batteries Use of batteries of different types new and old batteries or consumed batteries together may generate heat or cause the batteries to leak resulting in fire injury or burns or damage to the digital camera and any other nearby object e When purchasing batteries be sure to purchase only the specified batteries Use of batteries without protective casings or other inferior products may cause a fire injury or burns D Batterij niet RUP weggooien maar x inleveren als KCA 3 English 10 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY e The batteries may be warm immediately after the digital camera is used If removing the batteries turn off the digital camera and allow the batteries to cool down before removing them e f a battery is leaking and the electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing immediately rinse with clean water If the electrolyte gets into your eyes you risk losing your eyesight Do not rub your eyes but immediately rinse your
57. king properly set the focus range to capture images see page 52 E Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work e Subjects with low contrast very bright subjects at the center of the image or dark subjects or locations Use the focus lock function see page 30 to lock the focus on an object with contrast at the same distance as the desired subject e Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus lock function to lock the focus on the subject while holding the digital camera vertically English 26 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES for best results The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work but not as desired e When both near and far objects are present Use the focus lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject then reposition the 2 English While the image data is being recorded e The accessing indicator flashes while an image is being recorded and it is not possible to take another picture at this time When the accessing indicator stops flashing the camera is again enabled for shooting View the image just captured preview display e Immediately after capturing an image you can press the SET button to preview PREVIEW the image Press the lt or gt arrow button to view the previous image or the next image For video clips press
58. mal FORMAT formatting executing a full format FULL FORMAT may resolve the problem FORMAT EXIT Eu pu a With card installed The entire card is scanned and reformatted It is not possible to ml FORMAT select this when there is no card FORMAT INTERNAL installed or when the remaining MEMORY battery charge is low FORMAT EXIT lt No card installed gt English 90 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 4 Select the desired format option and press the SET button 5 Select YES 6 Press the SET button Formatting begins During formatting FORMATTING and DO NOT POWER OFF are shown on the LCD monitor CAUTION Caution during reformatting e Please do not turn off the camera or insert remove the card while the card is being formatted Reformatting erases the data e When the card or internal memory is initialized all the recorded data is erased Protected data see page 67 is also erased so before reformatting a card any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer s hard disk or other storage medium Can data be restored after a card is formatted e t may be possible to restore data from a reformatted card by using application software designed to restore data However even such application software cannot restore data after a full format has been executed It is recommended that a full format be executed before you dispose of a card or transfer it to someo
59. mera Cleaning procedure 1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the batteries 2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth 3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry Caution e Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital camera Doing so may cause deformation discoloration or paint peeling When using a chemically treated cloth carefully read its instructions and warnings e Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the digital camera Do not let rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital camera for a long period They may cause deformation discoloration or paint peeling 13 English E Caution concerning the batteries and terminals e Periodically clean the battery terminals and as well as the terminals in the camera s battery compartment cover with a dry cloth Do not touch the terminals of either the batteries or the battery compartment with your bare hands Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize increasing the contact resistance If the contact resistance increases the usable life of the batteries will diminish E Caution when cleaning the lens If the lens gets dirty use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it E When not using the digital camera for a long period Remove the batteries However when the bat
60. n be found at http www apple com English 58 VIEWING IMAGES Convenient 9 image display playback 1 Set the main switch to gt and turn on the camera Main switch 2 Press W E58 on the zoom switch The 9 image display appears 3 Select the image to play back Press the A V 4 or gt arrow button to move the orange frame to the desired image and press the SET button Instead of pressing the SET button you can press T O on the zoom switch to show the image full screen Arrow button Orange Video clip frame Still image Image number Folder number 59 English Magnifying zooming in the image 1 Display the image that you want to magnify see pages 56 and 57 For a video clip pause playback at the place you want to magnify 2 Press T on the zoom switch HINT Magnification is enabled The image is magnified and the central portion of the image is displayed Use the arrow buttons to view different parts of the magnified image To magnify Press T on the zoom switch To return to normal size Press W E5 on the zoom switch The maximum degree of magnification will depend on the resolution of the original image The maximum magnification is about 58x at resolution If the image has been rotated it will be returned to its original orientation and then enlarged One scene still image of a pa
61. n so that the background does not compete with the subject e n portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure so try techniques that allow the subject to stand out e f light is coming from behind your subject backlit his face will appear dark You can get a better picture by using the flash for example or changing the exposure setting Photographing moving subjects sports mode amp Points e Match the camera s movement with that of the subject e Set the zoom to the Wide end wide angle e Don t be too hesitant to press the shutter release button or you ll miss the action NOTE e Tips to not missing those great action shots Make sure you re holding the camera correctly Keep the subject in the lens at all times moving the camera with him while waiting for the right shot Move your whole body not just your arms with the camera while shooting e Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than the Wide end Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end e Learn to press the shutter release button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo chance occurs 137 English Night photography night view mode amp Points e Avoid camera shake e Adjust the exposure NOTE e Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry Use a tripod whenever possible or if a tr
62. n switch to PC and Main switch turn on the power The screen to confirm the connection appears English 100 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 4 Select OK and press the SET button The camera changes to the PC connection mode To continue the procedure please read the Instruction Manual for the SANYO Software Pack NOTE e When the digital camera is set to the PC connection mode no image is shown on the LCD monitor Data file formats The format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file names are determined are explained below Data Type of data File name structure Still image data File name begins with SANY sequential JPEG Extension is jpg shots data SANY jpg File name begins with VCLP Extension is mov VCLP mov Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the data was saved QuickTime Video clip data Movie 101 English Configuration of directories for the stored data 100SANPH Folder number SANY0002 jpg number VCLP0003 mov Location of VCLPQ004 mov DPOF files SANY0001 jpg SANYOOO5 jpg nd f SANY0002 jpg number L SANY9999 jpg T nS ne SANYOOO2 jpg Up to 9 999 files can be stored in folder 1OOSANPH If more files are made a folder named 101SANPH will be made and they will be stored in there New folders will then be named in sequence i e 1028ANPH 103SANPH etc NOTE Do not modify the folders and file names in the c
63. ne else HINT To cancel reformatting e n step 5 select NO and press the SET button 91 English POWER SAVE SETTING Your camera has a power save function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity The power save function works to conserve the battery power when the camera is not being used or to prevent the batteries from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on You can specify the elapsed time standby time before the power save function is activated 1 Display the Option Screen see page 81 2 Select the power save icon PS and press the SET button The P e Power Save Screen appears BATTICAM a min BATT PB 45min PS POWER SAVE BATT CAM Set the standby time for the shooting modes when the batteries are EXT PWRICAM PB a 10min used EXIT BATT PB Set the standby time for the playback mode when the batteries are used EXT PWR Set the standby time for CAM PB the shooting and playback modes when the AC adapter is connected EXIT Return to the Option Screen English 92 POWER SAVE SETTING 3 Press A or V on the arrow button to select the desired option 4 Press the SET button The Set Standby Time Screen PS IPOWER SAVE appears A Vie gt EET Y 5 Press A or V on the arrow button to set the standby time A Increases the standby time V Decreases the stand
64. ng the Scene Select feature Please note the following points when using the Scene Select feature Sports Manual focus MF is available for the Landscape lea focus range setting l l To prevent taking blurred photos use a Ok I Might yew tripod or the like to stabilize the camera To prevent taking blurred photos use a tripod or the like to stabilize the camera Fireworks The flash cannot be used The focus setting is fixed at the distance photography 44 setting The and 5M resolution settings are Composite a not available Manual focus MF is available for the focus range setting The resolution setting is not available Manual focus MF is available for the focus range setting ID photo A NOTE When shooting without using the LCD monitor e The digital Zoom cannot be used 47 English Shooting composite combined images 1 select the composite icon r3 from the Scene Select menu and press the SET button 2 Press the SET button again The frame selection display appears SELECT PATTERN 2BACKSTO MENU 3 Press the 4 or gt button to select the desired frame shape and press the SET button The select frame shape fills the display 4 Capture the image for the background frame Point the lens at the background subject and snap the picture PHONOGRAPH OUTER 5 Next capture the image that will be superimposed in the frame
65. not carry the cards in trouser pockets as the cards may become damaged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply forces e Before using a new card or a card that was used in other equipment be sure to format it using the digital camera see INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY on page 90 e When buying commercially available products carefully read the instructions and warnings that come with the card English 16 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES e Handstrap e Software 1 CD ROM gt e AA alkaline batteries 2 e Dedicated USB interface batteries specially made to cable 1 be used as included accessories e Quick Guide 1 Using the included accessories ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP 17 English CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD Media cards that can be used with this digital camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera are e SD Memory Card e Multi Media Card What card means in this manual e In this manual SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as card e The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards but all installation removal and formatting procedures are the same for both SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards English 18 PARTS NAMES Front O OG Shutter release button OUTPUT terminal Power button DC IN external DC power Mir
66. nts of the settings that can be made for each parameter will differ depending on the printer When PRINTER VALUE is selected The images will be printed according to the setting specified on the printer side 4 Select EXIT and press the SET button You are returned to the Printing Mode Screen NOTE e For special print functions such as borderless prints the camera s settings may not be effective depending on the connected printer HINT The parameters for the printer settings will differ depending on the printer that is connected To use printing functions that do not appear on your camera s Printer Settings Screen Change the printer settings on the printer side You will be able to print using the functions you specify on the printer If your printer does not have the functions that you have set with your camera The camera s printer settings will automatically change to PRINTER VALUE and the images will be printed according to the settings specified on the printer side When your printer does not have certain print functions and the functions do not appear on the Printer Settings Screen e It is not possible to print using those functions 111 Engiish COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions Why doesn t the power turn on The batteries are quickly consumed Why does the
67. on how to use the AC adapter refer to the instructions accompanying it E Cautions concerning the card e Immediately after use the card will be very hot Before removing the card turn off the digital camera and wait for the temperature to cool down e Keep out of the reach of children Young children may put the media in their mouth and choke or cause some other unexpected injury or accident English 12 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA E Cautions before capturing important images e Before capturing important images make sure that the digital camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded are erased destroyed or damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital camera any of its accessories or its software E Caution concerning copyrights e The images you capture with your digital camera are for your own private use any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners e Please note that photography may be restricted at stage performances shows or exhibitions even in presentations whose purpose is entertaining or amusing individuals e Also note that images that are intended to be copyrighted cannot be used outside those limits defined by the regulations of the relevant copyright laws E Cautions when cleaning the digital ca
68. ower save function is disabled and the camera turns off after about 12 hours English 24 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES for best results Recording the date and time When the correct date and time are set in your camera the date and time are recorded with the image each time you snap a picture See page 85 To facilitate organizing your photographed data it is recommended that you complete your camera s date and time settings before shooting pictures A clock alert icon appearing on the LCD monitor indicates that the date and time settings have not been completed Holding the camera Hold the camera securely with both hands keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens Make sure that the lens or flash is not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap HINT e Images captured in the still image shooting mode or sequential shots shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back see page 65 Note that video clips cannot be rotated while they are being played back e When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating the image may appear to waver but this is not a malfunction 25 English Using the Autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations however there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly If the autofocus function is not wor
69. re correction available from the Shooting Setting Screen 0 1 8EV in 0 3EV steps Light measuring mode Multi section measuring Range 50 cm 19 69 in Wide 50 cm 19 69 in Tele to infinity normal photography 2 cm 0 79 in Wide 50 cm 19 69 in Tele to 50 cm 19 69 in super macro photography Digital zoom For shooting 1x to 4x For playback 1x to Approx 58x varies with resolution Shutter speed Still image shooting mode 1 2 to 1 2 000 sec Maximum approx 2 seconds when scene select function Night view g landscape lan During flash 1 30 to 1 2 000 sec Sequential shots shooting mode 1 2 to 1 2 000 sec Video clip shooting mode 1 30 to 1 10 000 sec 129 Engiish Sensitivity Still image shooting mode sequential shots shooting mode Auto equivalent to ISO50 to 200 Video clip shooting mode Auto equivalent to ISO100 to 400 Optical direct image zoom viewfinder LCD monitor 1 8 inch TFT color liquid crystal Approx 85 000 pixels Frame coverage Approx 100 Flash working range 0 15 m to 2 8 m 0 49 to 9 19 ft Wide 0 5 m to 1 7 m 1 64 to 5 58 ft Tele Flash modes Auto flash forced flash flash off red eye reduction 2 second delay 10 second delay Recorded with image data Ambient Temperature O to 40 C 32 to 104 F operation environment 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F storage Humidity 30 to 90 operating no condensation 10 to 90 storage no condensation Power Batter
70. re is dust and dirt Places where there is a fire burning Places where volatile products are stored Places subject to vibration Operating environment e Temperature 0 to 40 C operation 20 to 60 C storage e Humidity 30 to 9096 operation no condensation 10 to 90 storage no condensation English 8 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Cautions concerning the alkaline batteries 9 Follow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking overheating exploding catching fire or becoming damaged Do not install with the polarities and inverted Do not recharge the batteries Do not heat the batteries or throw them in a fire Do not allow metal objects to touch the terminals Do not carry loose with necklaces hairpins etc Do not transform take apart or modify the batteries Do not solder the batteries Do not allow the batteries to come into contact with fresh or salt water or allow the terminals to become wet Do not attempt to remove or puncture the outer casing Immediately discontinue use if there is leaking swelling temperature rising discoloration or any other abnormal condition Keep out of the reach of children In the event that a battery is swallowed seek medical attention right away Do not drop hit or submit the batteries to strong shocks English General precautions concerning the batteries e Use only al
71. rint Settings Screen appears 3 EACH IMAGE INDEX ALL IMAGES EACH IMAGE INDEX ALL CLEAR EXIT The specified print settings apply to all the still images j ALL CLEAR The print i EXIT 1 ia settings are specified for each individual image All the still images are printed as miniature images thumbnail images several images on one print Clear all the print settings This cannot be selected if no print settings have been made for the image Return to the Still Image Playback Setting Screen English 74 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS HINT e To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip you must first save it save frame See page 73 as a still image HINT About the DPOF format e DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a print order format You can connect your camera to a DPOF compatible printer to produce your prints You can also set the print settings for the desired images and then have the reserved images printed automatically About the finished prints e Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation e The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and printer used 15 English Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image EACH IMAGE or apply the print settings to all the images on the card ALL IMAGES
72. ror For connecting a separately When taking a picture of sold AC adapter model VAR yourself use it to check the G4AEX for Europe U K and angle others and model VAR G4AU Flash for North America and others Tripod stand hole Lens Viewfinder 19 English D Accessing indicator The red LED Lit Indicates that shooting is enabled during shooting without using the LCD monitor see page 83 or during USB connection see pages 100 and 103 Flashing 1 second intervals When the camera is starting up or when the flash is recharging shooting not possible while the manual focus is being set see page 52 when exposure correction is active see page 55 or the digital zoom is being used see page 36 shooting is possible During self timer countdown see page 37 when the batteries are consumed or while an image is being saved GO 0 O66 0 Slow flashing 2 second intervals When the power save mode is active see page 24 or when the memory is full shooting not possible Rapid flashing 2 flashes per second When an unformatted card see page 90 or a locked card is installed shooting not possible or during self timer countdown see page 37 Viewfinder Main switch Zoom switch Handstrap holder Battery compartment cover LCD monitor MENU button A and gt arrow buttons SET button 4 and V arrow buttons English 20 INSTALL THE BATTERIES
73. rrectly disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable turn off the camera and then reconnect the cable 103 English 3 Turn on the power to the printer 4 Set the main switch to B Main switch The screen to confirm the connection appears 5 Select OK and press the SET button The camera changes to the PictBridge printing mode and the Print Settings Screen appears PRINTING MODE L ONE IMAGE Print this image CAUTION e During PictBridge printing the camera s button operation response is slower e f the camera is powered by batteries for printing make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient see page 98 English 104 DIRECT PRINT To select one image and print it print select image Procedure to select one still image and print it 1 Complete the print preparations see page 103 2 Select the choose print image icon and press the SET button ONE IMAGE 100 0009 The screen to select images for printing appears ae PRINT EXIT 3 Press the 4 or gt arrow button to display the image you wish to print 105 English 4 Specify the number of prints Select COPIES and press the ONE IMAGE 100 0009 SET button Press the A or V arrow button to set the number of prints 9 Press the SET button PRINT is selected A gt EKNMM Y PRINT EXIT 5 Press the SET button Printing
74. ry life may differ even among batteries of the same type e Depending on the usage of the digital camera such as the number of times the flash is used the use of the LCD monitor etc or the environmental conditions temperature etc the number of images that can be saved on fully charged batteries will vary greatly NOTE e t is recommended that you prepare extra batteries when taking pictures at a wedding or while traveling for example so you don t miss capturing images of important moments due to the battery power running out The same is recommended for taking photos in cold environments In a ski area for example the batteries can be kept warm in your pocket until ready to use 99 English CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER How to connect your camera toa computer 1 Turn off your digital camera See page 24 2 Using the supplied dedicated USB interface cable connect the camera connector to the camera and the computer connector to the proper terminal on your computer To the OUTPUT terminal patty MESE L To USB port Dedicated USB interface cable supplied e Please connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer s USB connector Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard or to the USB hub Be especially careful when installing the driver software In some instances it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software 3 Set the mai
75. s the SET button A DATE The Print Number Screen COPIES EN COPIES appears Y 3 Press the A or W arrow button to specify the number of prints Press the A or Y arrow button until the desired number of prints is displayed Press the SET button You are returned to the Date Number Print Screen f English 5 Select ADD TO PRINT SETTING and press the SET button DPOFALL IMAGES fs es The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears DATE a YES DATE YES If the print settings are correct COPIES 3 COPIES 1 Select EXIT and press the SET ERE button MODIFY PRINT SETTING If the print settings were lt gt changed EXIT Select MODIFY PRINT SETTING and press the SET button Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an index print This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured 1 Display the Print Settings Screen see page 74 DPOFPRINT SETTING EACH IMAGE 2 Select INDEX INDEX ALL CLEAR EXIT English 78 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 3 Press the SET button The Index Print Screen appears DPOF INDEX PRINT YES Specify an index print copy EXIT Discontinue the setting BI op procedure and return to the SET INDEX PRINT Print Setting Screen 4 Select YES and press the SET button This completes the setting for the index print You are returne
76. see page 112 and TROUBLESHOOTING see page 121 English 2 CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION i orioneu Dn Nb eee 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES sess 17 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD esee 18 EH PREPARATION PARTS NAB Sinipa bud ROME HNTH LINE RUDIU Des 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES AND CARD eeeeeeeeeee nn 21 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF eeeeeeeeeennm menn 23 E SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES for best results 25 CAPTURING IMAGES 4 cdecssactanssnnetuedesd ell COD nnde eedante resa 29 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS eren 34 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS 40 BE PLAYBACK VIEWING IMAGES isi caer nc FER ODE d dace PARE uet tabo e dtc uc 56 DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN 61 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE RESIZE eeeeeee eene 63 ROTATING ANIMA GE 3 oai cerit vue cae cr enr aa a tuo d ees 65 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 52 55 19S EVbttu metet eoa a bee ud Efe coud o Bc ooa 66 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS eene 67 3 English B CAMERA SETTINGS CHANGING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ssseeee 81 IC MONITOR SEEFHNO aont tanq den c eti 83 DATE AND TIME SETTING nnscdusrtio d AE bremen ARR 85 HELP DISPLAY ssxapenintestetedenaq dt LT SEEE OR MINCE Mf 88 LANGUAGE ipiis ont apscs at
77. see page 61 3 Select the rotate image icon Q and press the SET button The Rotate Image Screen appears 72 Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees IG Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees EXIT Return to the Playback Setting Screen 4 Select the rotate right icon or rotate left icon G and press the SET button Each time the SET button is pressed the image is rotated another 90 degrees 65 English SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 1 Display the still image or video clip to play back and display the Playback Setting Screen see page 61 2 Select the slideshow icon and press the SET button 3M SLIDESHOW e The Slideshow Screen appears aid STILL IMAGE STILL Only still images are played IMAGE back in the slideshow VIDEO CLIP VIDEO Only video clips are played MX CLIP back in the slideshow EXIT MIX Still images and video clips are played back in the slideshow EXIT Return to the Playback Setting Screen lt When STILL IMAGE or MIX is selected gt D Select TIME or EFFECT press the SET button Press A or V on the arrow button to select the desired setting 3 Press the SET button 3 Select START and press the SET button 3X SLIDESHOW Slideshow playback is canceled when the SET button MENU button TIME g 4SEC or an arrow button is pressed EFFECT A OFF START EXIT English 66 OTHER PL
78. shoot Video clips Video clips can only be shot without sound 1 Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode see page 30 REC recording indicator Recording time 2 Press the shutter release button to Remaining ninos record the video clip recording time sec e Itis not necessary to keep the shutter release button pressed while shooting During recording appears on the LCD monitor When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display 3 End the recording Press the shutter release button to stop recording NOTE e The data for a video clip is very large Therefore be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough making it appear jerky The video will always be displayed properly on the LCD monitor e The possible shooting time for each video clip will differ depending on the card Also depending on the card shooting may end even before the possible shooting time indicated on page 132 33 English OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the flash The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions Your camera has four modes of operation automatic flash mode forced flash mode flash off mode and red eye reduct
79. t The subject was too far away The subject was lit from behind The forced flash mode is selected The subject was too bright Hold the digital camera correctly and make sure the flash is not obstructed Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash Capture the image using the forced flash mode Selecta different flash mode Use the exposure correction function Reference page English 124 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action eer The image is not in focus Viewing images 125 English The subject is too close to the digital camera The focus setting is not correct The digital camera moved when the shutter was released The focus is not locked properly Select the correct focus setting for your needs Hold the digital camera correctly and slowly press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus Then press the shutter release button all the way to capture the image dirty Reference ommum cause tion Ptr Viewing images The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct A part of the image is missing NO IMAGE is shown You cannot rotate an image The CAN NOT RESIZE message appears This is due to ambient lighting The white balance setting is incorrect The handstrap or a finger was blocking the lens There is no recorded data
80. t focus mode for your subject Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button halfway 3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the LCD monitor and holding the camera steady gently continue to press the shutter release button all the way down Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the shutter release button will ensure that you get beautifully focussed photos 135 English Photographing a moving subject Situation You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet The autofocus is activated but because the subject is moving the image may be blurred In particular when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject Here are some hints for successfully capturing images of moving subjects E Reasons for unfocussed images When the shutter release button is gently pressed halfway the camera s autofocus works by determining the distance between the camera and the subject Once the subject is in focus if it then moves before the picture is English 136 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Shooting portraits portrait mode amp Points e Choose a background that doesn t detract from your subject e Move in close to your subject e Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject NOTE e f the background is distracting it will not show your subject to his best advantage Move in closer to your subject or zoom i
81. t from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity Model number VPC S5 Trade Name SANYO Responsible party SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth California 9131 1 Telephone No 818 998 7322 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 English FOR CANADIAN USERS e This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 English Il OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away given below is an outline of the fundamental operation from setup to shooting to playback SETUP CD Install the batteries see page 21 When using a card Your camera has a 16MB internal memory that lets you store images even when no SD Memory Card is installed In addition images stored in the camera s internal memory can be copied to a card and vice versa see page 71 Install the SD Memory Card see page 22 3 Format the SD Memory Card see page 90 NOTE
82. terface cable are not removed c Tex emu Core Dedicated USB interface cable supplied t E Cautions concerning data storage It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media such as a hard disk MO disk or CD R disk Stored data may be lost or corrupted in cases such as those listed below Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data 15 If the card is used incorrectly If the card is not inserted correctly into the digital camera If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces If the camera is turned off or a card is inserted removed while the internal memory or card is being accessed If the card has reached the end of its usable life English CAUTION E Cautions when handling the cards e The cards are precision devices Do not bend drop or subject them to strong forces or shocks e Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low temperatures subject to direct sunlight in a completely closed vehicle near air conditioners or heaters or in humid or dusty locations e Avoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong static electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated e Do not allow the edges of the cards to become contaminated with foreign materials Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft dry cloth e Do
83. teries are removed for a long time the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly Periodically reinstall the batteries and check the digital camera functions If the batteries are left in the digital camera a small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off If the batteries are left in the digital camera for a long period they may become completely discharged and cannot be used E Cautions concerning condensation e Using the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital camera If condensation seems likely to form e Place the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it and then wait until the digital camera has reached the ambient temperature Be careful of condensation under the following conditions e When moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place e When the ambient temperature changes drastically such as when a heater is turned on to quickly heat the room e When the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner e When the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity English 14 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA Continued E Caution concerning undesired interference e The digital camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or radio To avoid this type of interference make sure the cores on the supplied video cable and USB in
84. that you ll be proud to display and share If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function When you snap a picture using the autofocus the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus If you are getting blurred images even when using the autofocus one or more of the following might be the reason E How the autofocus works The autofocus is activated when the shutter release button is gently pressed halfway Press the shutter release button slightly and the target mark will appear on the LCD monitor to indicate that the autofocus has been activated Next continue to gently press the shutter release button all the way to snap the picture This two step method is the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focussed E Reasons for unfocussed images D The shutter release button was pressed all the way in one step After the image was focussed the subject moved Even if camera focusses the subject once if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed the subject may become out of focus 3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance f you shoot a close up subject with the camera set to the normal focus mode or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set to the super macro close up mode the image will not be in focus B Preventing blurred images D Confirm that the camera is set to the correc
85. used video clip can be enlarged however a video clip cannot be played while enlarged The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image e Press the shutter release button The magnified portion is saved as a new still image English 60 DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN To process your photographed images select the desired menu from the Playback Setting Screen Displaying the Playback Setting Screen 1 Set the main switch to gt and turn on the camera see page 23 The image that was last captured appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MENU button The Playback Setting Screen 100 0001 D cD corrion 100 0001 E To cancel the Playback Setting ja PROTECT Screen Mug Change image Press the MENU button protect setting 61 English Playback Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time 3 a D Change image protect setting 9 D 64 COPY IMAGE ig EXTRACT STILL g SLIDESHOW D Setting option switch see Extract still image page 81 9 Slideshow settings and Switch between the Playback playback Screen and the Option HELP display Screen b Image number Data protect setting prevent 2 Data size accidental erase d3 Protect mark 9 Data erase Resolution Resize 5 Compression rate 5 Rotate image Internal memory icon 6 Print settings R
86. ve an increased chance of being struck by lightning Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning E Do not place on an unstable surface e The digital camera may fall resulting in damage to the digital camera or injury e f the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged turn it off remove the batteries and take it to the dealer for repair Using the digital camera after its body has been damaged may cause a fire or electric shock E Do not look through the digital camera into the sun e Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or any other strong source of light Doing so may seriously injure your eyes E Do not use the flash close to a person s face e To prevent possible eye injury do not use the flash near a person s face especially young children or babies If the flash is used close to a person s opened eyes there is a risk that it may damage that person s eyesight English 6 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA E Do not use where there is risk of explosion e Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas or any other flammable material in the air Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion E Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children e The following may happen if children play with the digital camera They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate They may swallo
87. w the batteries or other small parts In such a case consult a physician immediately They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes They may get hurt by the digital camera CAUTION E Cautions when carrying the digital camera e Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the handstrap It may hit other objects and get damaged When walking around hold the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket e Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong shocks e Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera lens as that may damage the internal parts When not using the digital camera be sure to always turn it off and retract the lens B if the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time e For safety s sake remove the batteries from the camera This will prevent any possible excess heat or leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage to nearby objects Note that when the batteries is removed for a long period the time and date settings will be cleared 7 English E Cautions during use and storage e This digital camera is a precision instrument When using or storing the digital camera make sure to avoid the following locations Places in direct sunlight Places where humidity and temperature are high Places that may get wet Places close to an air conditioner or heater e Inside a car Places where the

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