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Fisher VPC-R1 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 81 PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL 5 32 PLAYING BACK VIDEO 33 SHOOTING APPLICATIONS SHOOTING SETTINGS SCREEN 35 ADJUSTING THE IMAGE 37 TAKING PICTURES WITHOUT USING THE LCD MONITOR fu 40 TAKING CLOSE UP PICTURES MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY EEN isses 41 USING THE SELF TIMER im 42 USING THE FLASH m 43 EXPOSURE CORRECTION 0 S5 45 USING THE ZOOM 47 1 English m PLAYBACK APPLICATIONS PLAYING IMAGES IN A SLIDE SHOW 48 MAGNIFYING ZOOMING IN THE IMAGE Ez 49 m OTHER FUNCTIONS COPYING IMAGES E 50 PROTECTING ERASING IMAGE 51 COPYING TO THE 55 USING WITH A COMPUTER 56 PRESERVING THE RECORDED IMAGES 57 REQUESTING PRINTING csse 59 SETTINGS amp CHECKS SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 61 SETTING THE OPERATION 5
2. 23 35 W Sequential shoticon 23 35 ii Video 23 35 Options cOLie csse oso Su SUUS SQUE OUO dE 35 EXP Exposure correction 36 ME ZOOM IOS eee e E ERROR TER RC 36 Macro indicator 36 41 GBA Recording 36 41 Playback mode display E Image information indicators Resolution indicator 30 Compression 30 EZ 30 52 30 59 Playback zoom 49 Camera condition indicators No CArd iCOn este 18 Remaining battery charge 30 35 69 81 English SANYO SANYO Electric Co Ltd
3. 65 CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 67 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE 69 CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES AND RECORDING 71 m APPENDICES TROUBLESHOOTING 72 SPECIFICATIONSU cucine neenon e pedi id 77 ICON INDEX 8 a aR Raa 81 English 2 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA m 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 If 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 Do not modify or open the cabinet High voltage circuits are inside and there is a high risk of fire or electric shock if they are touched Any internal check CPP setting or repair should be performed by the dealer m Do not use while driving Do not capture images play back images or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle Doing so may cause an accident 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 bra
4. Data stored in the internal memory of this camera or on the CompactFlash may be lost or corrupted Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data If the CompactFlash or the camera is used incorrectly If the CompactFlash is not inserted correctly into the digital camera If the CompactFlash or the internal memory is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces If the CompactFlash is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera is turned off during reading or writing operations If the CompactFlash or the internal memory has reached the end of its usable life 11 English m Cautions when handling the CompactFlash The CompactFlash card is a precision device Do not bend drop or subject it to strong forces or shocks Avoid using or storing the CompactFlash card 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 Avoid using or storing the CompactFlash card in locations where strong static electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated Do not allow the edges of the CompactFlash card to become contaminated with foreign materials Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft dry cloth When not using the CompactFlash card put it back into the protective cover to protect it from damage due t
5. Until batteries run out when using a 32 MB CompactFlash card KA DSM C32G and batteries fully charged at a 20 C ambient temperature The time of operation may vary depending on the conditions of the batteries and the conditions of use Especially when used at temperatures below 10 the battery operation time is drastically reduced 79 English Possible No of Images Possible Shooting Time This table shows the possible number of images and possible shooting times when using a commercially available 32 CompactFlash card and the internal memory Shooting Resolution mode Internal memory Compression One shooting CompactFlash 32MB One shooting FINE Still image Sequential shot Video clip One shooting button is pressed once Maximum no of images shooting time when the shutter release Total Maximum no of images shooting time that can be stored Even with cards of the same capacity the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand etc Products are subject to change in design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation English 80 ICON INDEX Shooting mode display E Shooting settings indicators lt
6. 4 Select CLOCK SET and press the SET button The Clock Set screen appears ISON Y M D The current date and time settings are shown Sug 61 English 5 Set the date The date is set in YEAR MONTH gt DAY order Press the SET button The year indication changes to orange A The number decreases V The number increases SET button or gt Moves to the next item After the date has been set press the SET button 6 Set the time The time is set in HOUR MINUTE order Press v on the arrow button to select the TIME indication Press the SET button The hour indication changes to orange A The number decreases V The number increases SET button or gt Moves to the next item After the minute has been set press the SET button The display returns to the screen in step CLOCK 5 CLOCK 5 182002 08 28 TIMEO O 00 CLOCK SET A DATE 106 01 v Y M D DATE2002 08 28 00 00 EXIT CLOCK SET A TIME 4 00 CLOCK SET DATE2002 08 28 19 30 DSPON Y M D EXIT English 62 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 7 Set the date display DAE2002 08 28 Press v to select DISP 115950 ONON EXIT O Press the SET button The cur
7. or damage to the digital camera and other nearby objects Use only specified batteries Using batteries without protective casings or other inferior products may cause a fire injury or burns 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 724 If 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 Immediately rinse your eyes with clean running water and seek medical attention right away Do not drop or hit the batteries or submit them to strong shocks If 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 When disposing of the batteries make sure to follow all applicable regulations If used at temperatures below 10 C the service life of the batteries will be shorter than normal except lithium batteries CR V3 When using rechargeable batteries use them after being fully charged Always read the instruction manuals that may come with the batteries or the battery charger you purchase before use 7 English CAUTION m Cautions when carrying the digital camera Do not
8. regardless of the surrounding conditions Use this setting when the subject is in the shade under backlight conditions under fluorescent lighting conditions etc 43 English NZ C J flash off The flash will not operate even under dark conditions Use this setting when taking a picture in a location where flash photography is prohibited or when shooting a night landscape Scene red eye reduction When using the flash the digital camera will operate in a way that reduces the red reflection red eye in the subject s eyes 4 Press the SET button The selected flash mode is set To exit the Shooting Settings screen press the MODE button 5 Press the shutter release button If the main switch is set to MONITOR OFF you can take pictures without using the LCD monitor see page 40 HINT The flash mode setting is retained until you change it The flash does not operate for sequential shot or video clip photography HELP If the shutter button does not work While the flash is charging the standby indicator in the viewfinder flashes During this time a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter release button is pressed Release the shutter release button and wait until the standby indicator lights to take the next picture English 44 EXPOSURE CORRECTION 1 Ln You can change the brightness exposure of the image when you take the pi
9. 4 or gt on the arrow button to adjust smaller larger the zoom rate Pointer To exit the Shooting Settings screen press the MODE button 4 Take the picture HINT The zoom is canceled when the main switch is set to or MONITOR OFF when the camera is turned off or when the pointer is moved furthest to the left The image quality will deteriorate slightly when the zoom is used Shortcut for setting the zoom Any time the Shooting Settings screen is not shown and you press lt 4 or v on the arrow button the zoom icon appears allowing you to change the setting NOTE When the resolution is set to 1280 the zoom icon will not appear 47 English Images can be played back in slide show fashion 1 Select the still image playback mode see page 29 e If the Playback Settings screen appears press the MODE button to exit it 2 Press and hold A or v on the arrow button until the SLIDE SHOW indicator appears Images are played in succession at 4 second intervals a Images are displayed in reverse order v Images are displayed in the normal order 3 To stop the slide show Press the MODE SET or arrow button STOP appears and the slide show ends SLIDE SHOW STOP English 48 MAGNIFYING ZOOMING IN THE IMAGE mm CC 227 The recorded images can be magnified when they are played back In addition to still images
10. air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it m When not using the digital camera for a long period Remove the batteries However when the batteries 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 Engish 10 m Cautions concerning condensation Using the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital camera Be careful of condensation under the following conditions When moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place When the ambient temperature changes drastically such as when a heater is turned on to quickly heat the room When the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner When the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity If condensation seems likely to form Place the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it and then wait until the digital camera has reached the ambient temperature m 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
11. also viewed in still image playback mode Remove the memory card to view pictures stored in the camera s internal memory English 30 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Playing back still images one by one 1 Set the playback mode to the still image playback mode see page 29 2 Press 4 or gt on the arrow button 4 To display the previous image gt To display the next image Playing back several images at once 9 image display playback 1 Set the playback mode to the still image playback mode see page 29 100 0046 280 FINE ess LI 2 Press the MODE button The Playback Settings screen is displayed 3 Press the SET button The 9 image display appears Each image is displayed with its assigned image number 4 Use the arrow button to move the mark to Image Selecting the desired image and press the SET button number mark The selected image is displayed full screen 9001 fio 0004 31 Engiish PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS 1 Set the playback mode to the sequential shot playback mode see page 29 2 Press 4 or gt on the arrow button 4 To display the previous image gt To display the next image 3 Press the MODE button The Playback Settings screen is displayed 4 Press the SET button Sequential Selecting shots folder mark The 9
12. and sequential shots video clip images can be magnified when in the pause mode 1 Display the image you wish to magnify 2 Display the Playback Settings screen see page 29 3 Select the playback zoom icon O 100 0046 1280 FINE 4 Press the SET button erm The image is magnified and the central portion of the original image is displayed The playback zoom indicator EN appears on the LCD screen Press the SET button to magnify the image further You can press the arrow button to view different portions of the magnified image When the image is displayed at maximum magnification if you press the SET button again the image returns to its original size You can press the shutter release button to save the magnified portion of the displayed imaged as a separate still image HINT The maximum degree of magnification depends on the resolution of the image NOTE A video clip cannot be played back when it is magnified 49 English COPYING IMAGES 21 You can select an image from a sequential shot or video clip copy it and save it as a still image 1 Play back a sequential shot or video clip and display the desired image 100 0005 320 0 2 Display the Playback Settings screen see page 29 3 Select the copy icon 1
13. due to the characteristics of the blue or green liquid crystals dots appear on gt is not a malfunction The dots appear on the screen or the LCD monitor screen but are not recorded in small black dots the image A phenomenon due to the construction of the around the LCD internal parts monitor is warm This is not a malfunction When taking a The main switch is set to MONITOR OFF picture the Set the main switch to image is not displayed on the LCD monitor The playback The main switch is not set to gt image is not Set the main switch to displayed LCD monitor 73 English Problem Cause amp Solution P The focus does The subject is too close to the camera not work The macro switch setting is not correct For distances between 20 and 50 cm set the macro switch to macro photography For subjects at least 50 cm from the camera set the macro switch to normal photography no macro photography indication The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the shutter release button The lens is dirty the lens The image is The flash was blocked by a finger or the like too dark Hold the camera correctly making sure the flash is not obstructed The subject was too far away gt the picture within the effective flash range The subject was lit from behind U
14. on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MODE button The Playback Settings screen is displayed 3 Select the uppermost icon and press gt on the arrow button to select the desired playback mode 4 Press the SET button The icon selected in step 3 moves to the left side of the screen and the playback mode setting is complete 29 English button LCD monitor Still image playback mode Sequential shot playback mode Video clip playback mode m e 18 D Playback Settings Screen Playback Mode menu m Still image icon Sequential shot icon Video clip icon Options icon 9 image display icon Playback zoom icon O Image protect icon G Image erase icon Q Print icon In sequential shot and video clip playback modes the copy icon is shown Data save location folder number and file name Resolution indicator 4 iH IN 00000 a an quU 118 Playback Settings screen Compression rate indicator Protect indicator Print setting status Remaining battery charge indicator Date and time picture was taken To exit the Playback Settings screen press the MODE button again HINT Magnified zoomed in images that have been saved as well as copied images are
15. private use any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners 9 English m Cautions when cleaning the digital camera Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital camera Doing may cause deformation discoloration or peeling of paint When using a chemically treated cloth carefully read its instructions and warnings Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the digital camera Do not leave rubber or vinyl objects against the digital camera for a long period They may cause deformation discoloration or peeling of paint 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 m Cautions concerning the batteries and their terminals Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals of the batteries and and the terminals located in the battery compartment of the digital camera Do not touch the battery terminals or the terminals in the battery compartment of the digital camera 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 m Cautions when cleaning the lens If the lens gets dirty use a commercially available
16. than the alkalines AA size nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries Sanyo CR V3 HR 3USV x 4 i e AA size nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries Sanyo N 3US 4 e Lithium batteries CR V3 x 2 Make sure the batteries are pointing in the correct direction when installed Remove the batteries when not using the camera for a long time A slight amount of battery power is still being used even when the camera is turned off It is recommended that the batteries be removed from the camera when it is not being used for a long time However when the batteries are removed for a long time the date and time settings may be cleared When the batteries are reinstalled please check that the date and time settings are correct see page 61 Engish 16 INSTALLING THE CARD Although the camera can store pictures in its internal memory the use of a memory card is recommended since only a limited number of pictures can be saved to the internal memory Before you first use a memory card separately sold KA DSM C32G CompactFlash with the digital camera it is necessary to format it using this camera Also to use a card that was formatted with a computer or another camera it is necessary to reformat it with this camera In this manual the word card is used to refer to the CompactFlash card Installing the Card 1 Set the main switch to MONITOR OFF or Close the lens cover Check that the LCD m
17. your digital camera Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one indicted here designed for specific use with your digital camera If an AC adaptor other than the specified is used it may damage the digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock When using an AC adaptor continuously remove the batteries Otherwise batteries may cause excess heat leakage injuries or damage to nearby objects For complete information on how to use the AC adaptor refer to the instructions accompanying the AC adaptor m Cautions concerning the CompactFlash Immediately after use the CompactFlash will be very hot Before removing the CompactFlash turn off the digital camera and wait for the temperature to cool down 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 For correct use of your digital camera m Cautions before capturing important images Before capturing important images make sure that the digital camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly 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 m Cautions concerning copyrights The images you capture with your digital camera are for your own
18. 4 Press the SET button gt The Copy screen appears YES Saves the displayed image as a still um image per PT EXIT Cancels the copy procedure and returns the display to the Playback Settings screen 5 Press the SET button PROCESSING appears and the display returns to the copy screen The image is copied and saved HINT After the image is copied the original image remains unchanged English 50 PROTECTING ERASING IMAGE DATA Images that you no longer want to keep can be erased from the card In addition you can protect stored image data from accidental erasure with the protect function To protect and delete data stored in the camera s internal memory do not insert a memory card Image data protect Still images and sequential shots are protected one frame at a time and video clips are protected one clip at a time 1 Display the image that you want to protect from accidental erasure 2 Display the Playback Settings screen see 100 0046280 FINE page 29 3 Select the protect icon 8 4 Press the SET button The LOCK indicator appears YES The image data is locked and cannot be erased EXIT EXIT The protect setting is not changed and the display returns to the Playback Settings screen If the image data has already been locked UNLOCK appears 51 English
19. 5 Select YES and press the SET button e ua data is 2 T UNLOCK Images that are protected appear with the protect indicator E d CAUTION Even if images are protected they will be erased if reformatting is performed see page 19 HINT To continue setting the protect mode for other image data After step 5 press 4 or gt to display the desired image and repeat step 4 To cancel the protect mode for an image Display the image you wish to unlock and perform steps 2 to 5 The protect indicator disappears and the image is unlocked English 52 PROTECTING ERASING IMAGE DATA Erase unneeded data Images and video clips can be erased one frame at a time or groups can be erased one group at a time 1 Display the data that you want to erase 2 Display the Playback Settings screen see 3 page 29 Select the erase icon Lm Press the SET button The Erase Mode Selection screen appears To erase still images ONE ERASE GROUP ERASE EXIT Erases one still image at a time Erases all the still images Returns to the Playback Settings screen To erase sequential shots ONE ERASE GROUP ERASE EXIT 5 English Erases one still image at a time Erases the entire folder for the sequential shot display the data for the other sequential shots remains Returns to the Playback Settings screen i E
20. DCF standard Video clips QuickTime Movie Data storage media Internal memory 2MB for image storage about 1MB External memory CompactFlash Type I only Image sensor 1 2 8 inch frame transfer CCD image pickup elements about 1 360 000 pixels effective about 1 300 000 pixels progressive scan primary color filter Recording resolution 1 280 x 960 pixels still images and sequential shots only 640 x 480 pixels 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 Data compression FINE low compression still images and sequential shots only NORM moderate compression still images and sequential shots only White balance Full auto TTL Lens f 5 7mm Fixed 35mm film camera conversion f 38mm 5 groups 5 elements 77 English F2 8 F5 6 automatic Exposure control type Aperture and shutter programmable exposure control Exposure correction available from the Shooting Setting Screen Range 50 cm to infinity normal photography 20 cm to 50 cm macro photography Digital zoom For shooting Resolution 640 1x to 2 0x Resolution 320 160 1x to 4 0x For playback 1x to 20x varies with the resolution Still image shooting mode 1 4 to 1 500 sec Flash 1 30 to 1 500 sec and Sequential shot video clip shooting modes 1 30 to 1 500 sec Viewfinder Optical direct image viewfinder LCD monitor 1 5 inch low tempera
21. GRAPHY ms 5711 Use the macro photography focus to take pictures at close range 20 to 50 cm 1 Set the main switch to 2 Open the lens cover Macro switch 3 Set the macro switch to 49 The macro indicator RA appears on the LCD monitor 4 Compose the picture and press the shutter release button e If the main switch is set to MONITOR OFF you can take pictures without using the LCD monitor see page 40 m To return to normal photography set the macro switch to its original position CAUTION Due to the distance between the viewfinder and the lens as the camera gets closer to the subject the image that is actually recorded becomes lower and more to the left in the viewfinder area Therefore it is recommended that when taking close range pictures you compose the picture by viewing it on the LCD monitor 41 English USING THE SELF TIMER 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen see f timer menu page 35 2 Select the self timer menu 55 3 Select from the self timer menu Press on the arrow button to select the self timer mode Self timer on the self timer will be used Self timer off the self timer will not be used 4 Press the SET button Shutter release A The desired self timer mode is set button 4 To exit the Shooting Settings scree
22. RASE IONE ERASE GROUP ERASE EXIT 100 06 To erase video clips ONE ERASE Erases all the images in the displayed video clip GROUP ERASE Erases all the video clips EXIT Returns to the Playback Settings screen 5 Press A or v on the arrow button to select the desired erase mode and press the SET button The Erase Confirmation screen appears YES The selected data will be erased EXIT The selected data is not erased and the display returns to the Erase Mode Selection screen 6 Select YES and press the SET button If ONE ERASE was selected ERASING appears while the data is being erased If GROUP ERASE was selected gt The Erase Confirmation screen appears once more Select YES and press the SET button to erase the data When all the data has been erased NO IMAGE appears on the screen HINT To continue erasing other image data 4 ERASE ONE 4 YES gt NO IMAGE 1 0 3 1 After step 5 press or gt on the arrow button to display the desired image and repeat step 6 English 54 COPYING TO THE CARD You can copy internal memory data to the card 1 Insert a card and display the Shooting Settings screen The following steps can also be performed from the Playback Settings screen see page 29 2 Select e from the shooting mode m
23. SANYO INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC R1 EX VPC R1E Digital Camera VPC R1 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the digital camera Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such 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 from pages 3 to 12 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 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 separati
24. T button The selected resolution is set m To exit the Shooting Settings screen press the MODE button HINT The resolution setting is retained until you change it NOTE About the resolution and compression rate see page 39 settings The image captured by a digital camera is comprised of a collection of small dots The resolution refers to the number of these dots the greater the number the higher the image quality However at high resolutions the volume of data increases so the number of images that can be recorded decreases In a digital camera the common method to compensate for this is to compress the data This digital camera uses JPEG compression When JPEG compression is used and the image is returned to its original Size an extremely small portion of the data is lost The higher the compression rate the more of the original image is lost For this reason this digital camera allows you a mode by which the image quality has a top priority This is the FINE low compression mode By understanding the resolution and compression characteristics you can select the appropriate settings that you require for your pictures English 38 ADJUSTING THE IMAGE QUALITY Changing the data size compression rate You can set the compression rate for the captured image data When you increase the compression rate setting the data size becomes smaller even for pictures taken at the same resolution at a
25. and the number of pictures that can be taken changes significantly NOTE It is recommended that spare batteries be kept on hand when traveling at weddings etc and in cold weather conditions when battery consumption is high In cold outdoor environments when skiing for example the batteries can be kept warm by keeping them in your pocket English 70 CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES AND RECORDING TIME For information about the card s and internal memory s capacity please see Possible No of Images possible Shooting Time on page 80 To check the number of pictures or time remaining the camera s internal memory do not insert a memory card 1 Set the main switch to 2 Open the lens cover Select any shooting mode other than 31 The remaining number of images appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor for the still image and sequential shot shooting modes The remaining video recording time appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor for the video clip shooting mode Still image shooting mode The remaining number of images and video clips differs depending on the resolution and V compression rate settings i When the indication for the remaining Sequential shot number of images or video clips becomes shooting mode 0 no more images can be recorded To 7 18 record more images either replace
26. anual HINT More detailed explanations or cautionary notes NOTE Extra information about camera features and terminology HELP In case of problems this may help in certain situations CAUTION Points requiring special caution Explanation for still images Explanation for sequential shots Explanation for video clips 100 You can select different languages for the LCD monitor display see 67 Please note however that the display examples and the indications in this manual are quoted only from the English version English iV CONTENTS USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED 5 18 m PREPARATION PART NAMES E D 14 INSTALLING THE 15 INSTALLING THE 17 TURNING THE POWER 21 m SHOOTING 3 SHOOTING 23 SHOOTING STILL IMAGES 24 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS seen 26 VIDEO CLIPS sede RRARRAAAAAARAARRAA AAA AAA 28 m PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 6 29 PLAYING BACK STILL 1
27. ard CARD FULL Erase unnecessary images When copying a card erase unnecessary images on the card you wish to copy data to Replace the card Images are protected Remove the protection Some images can t be erased 75 English Problem Cause amp Solution The camera A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause Remowve the batteries from the camera wait a few minutes then reinstall the batteries and try again A problem has occurred within the camera or card Try the following measures Remove the card and then install it again Remove the batteries and then install them again 3 Remove the batteries wait about 1 hour and then install them again Install a different card If the SYSTEM ERROR message still appears after the above measures are performed take the camera to a dealer for service English 76 SPECIFICATIONS Digital Camera Type CCD digital camera recording and playback Recording system Digital recording Image file format Still images JPEG format DCF and DPOF compliant Note Designed mainly by Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA DCF Design rules for camera file system is standard for 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
28. aring to take a picture gt Wait until the standby indicator lights to take the picture The memory is full the standby indicator flashes quickly and the remaining images indication on the LCD monitor shows 0 the card Remove the card and use the internal memory Or when using the internal memory insert a card Erase unneeded pictures to free some memory Save the pictures you want to keep before erasing data English TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause amp Soluion The flash does The flash off mode is set not work Set the flash to the forced flash mode or automatic flash mode The camera has detected that the subject is bright enough and does not require the flash This is not a malfunction Take the picture as is The batteries are consumed Replace with new batteries The brightness The exposure may not change in some instances depending on the surrounding brightness in AE shift shots This is not a malfunction Flare lines or Flare may appear in pictures where the subject is appears inthe Avoid photographing subjects that are picture positioned in front of bright light sources When used in A phenomenon due to the characteristics of the cold weather liquid crystals the image gt is not a malfunction The dots appear on seem to leave the LCD monitor screen but are not recorded in traces as it the image A phenomenon
29. attery charge is indicated in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor Battery indication Remaining charge From full to about 1 4 full From about 1 2 full to less than 1 4 full Replace the batteries It will soon be impossible to take pictures When this status is reached the indication will be displayed continually on the LCD monitor 69 English HELP If the LCD monitor suddenly turns off When taking pictures using the LCD monitor and the battery charge becomes low the LCD monitor may turn off briefly This is to suppress battery power consumption when the flash is recharging When the flash has recharged the LCD monitor will turn on again HINT Depending on the characteristics of the batteries the indication may appear prematurely when the temperature is low The indication may also change depending on the surrounding temperature and other conditions so therefore should be thought of as a general indication of the remaining battery charge The remaining battery indication is displayed as above only when alkaline batteries supplied are used The indication is not correctly displayed when Ni Cd or other batteries are used Battery life may differ even among batteries of the same type Battery consumption differs depending on the shooting conditions how many times the flash is used whether or not the LCD monitor is used and surrounding conditions low temperatures below 10
30. cking close to your body the lens Your fingers or the strap should not be in front of the lens or the flash 3 Press the shutter release button Shutter release Q Center the subject in the viewfinder press the shutter release button halfway and hold it there Camera settings such as the exposure are automatically set O Press the shutter release button all the way The picture is taken Press all the way English 24 SHOOTING STILL IMAGES Important points when capturing images When the next picture cannot be taken When the standby indicator is flashing the next picture cannot be taken When the indicator lights the next picture can be taken When the shutter release beep sounds are desired You can change the setting so that the camera makes a beep sound when the shutter release button is pressed see page 65 To save battery consumption You can also take pictures without using the LCD monitor see page 40 To view a captured image immediately After taking a picture if you move the main switch to I amp you can view the image that was just captured on the LCD monitor Where are pictures stored Pictures are stored on the memory card if installed and otherwise to the camera s internal memory Avoid photographing subjects that are positioned in front of bright light sources e Flare lines or patterns of light may appear in pictures where the s
31. cture 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen see 18 page 35 a EINE 2 Select the exposure correction icon EXP Bu The exposure correction bar appears Exposure correction 3 Press 4 or gt on the arrow button to adjust Masks p AN the exposure darker brighter Pressing lt or gt moves the pointer on the Pointer exposure correction bar to the left or right changing the exposure To exit the Shooting Settings screen press the MODE button 4 Take the picture 45 English HINT The exposure correction is canceled when the main switch is set to gt or MONITOR OFF when the camera is turned off or when the pointer is moved to the center position Moving the pointer away from the center position will change the exposure Shortcut for setting the exposure correction Any time the Shooting Settings screen is not shown and you press gt or A on the arrow button the exposure correction icon appears allowing you to change the setting If the setting is not available the icon will not appear English 46 USING THE ZOOM The subject can be enlarged zoomed when you take picture 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen see E 18 page 35 540 2 Select the zoom icon 44 Dl cm The zoom bar appears Zoom bar Make 3 Press
32. enu 3 Press the SET button The Options screen appears 4 Select COPY TO CF and press the SET button The Card Copy screen appears COPY Data will be copied to the card EXIT The data will not be copied 5 Select COPY and press the SET button Copying begins When copying has completed the display returns to the Options screen 55 English Shooting mode menu gt 1 CLOCK SET ANGUAGE REFORMAT BEEP EICOPYTO CF El COPY TO CF Ee COPY EXIT USING WITH A COMPUTER Install the software on the included CD ROM Sanyo Software Pack before connecting the camera to a computer The camera can be accessed as an external drive when connected to a computer See the Sanyo Software Pack instruction manual for more information about software installation 1 Turn off your digital camera see page 21 2 Connect the camera plug of the dedicated USB interface cable to the camera and the computer plug to the computer egaj lt o mp To USB terminal To USB connector 3 Open the camera lens cover HINT When the digital camera is connected to a computer no image is shown on the camera s LCD monitor English 56 PRESERVING THE RECORDED IMAGES Saving images The captured pictures can be saved by d
33. he Reformat screen appears REFORMAT CANCEL 7 Press a to select REFORMAT and then press the SET button Reformatting begins During reformatting DO NOT POWER OFF is displayed When reformatting has completed the display returns to the Options screen CAUTION Do not turn off the digital camera while it is reformatting the card When reformatting begins after step 7 do not turn off the camera Reformatting a memory card will erase all data Reformatting a memory card will erase all data which has been stored that card Since data which has been protected see page 51 will also be erased be sure to save important data to a PC hard disk before performing card reformatting HINT Reformatting with the main switch set to gt Reformatting is also possible with the main switch set to in step 1 In this case it is not necessary to open the lens cover To reformat the camera s internal memory Perform reformatting after removing the memory card The reformatting process is the same for internal memory as for memory cards To cancel the Reformat operation In step 7 select CANCEL and press the SET button The display returns to the screen in step 5 and the Reformat operation is canceled English 20 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF Turning the power On The procedures to turn the power on when taking pictures and when playing back images are differen
34. he data storage media This digital camera uses CompactFlash cards for data storage In this manual the CompactFlash card is referred to as the card Caution It is forbidden to copy this manual whole or in part without prior written permission All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation purposes and may differ slightly from 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 English Symbols used in this m
35. holder Battery compartment cover LCD monitor SET button Arrow button During use the area around the LCD monitor may become warm This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You may see some black and white dots in the LCD monitor This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction eG Engish 14 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Use the four alkaline batteries To use other batteries please see To use other batteries on page 16 and choose batteries suitable for use with this camera 1 Set the main switch to MONITOR OFF or 2 Close the lens cover 3 Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera Slide the cover out then open it 4 Insert the batteries Make sure the polarity and of the batteries is as indicated 5 Close the battery compartment cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow until a click is heard 15 English CAUTION Do not use manganese batteries In addition to offering only a short battery life manganese batteries release heat which may cause damage to the camera Do not open battery cover while camera is turned on Do not open the battery cover while the camera is operating Doing so may cause the loss of memory data Sanyo cannot take responsibility for any damage arising from such operation HINT To use other batteries Types of batteries that can be used in this camera other
36. image display appears Each image is displayed with its folder number mu ma 0044 EN 0045 5 Use the arrow button to move the mark to the desired image and press the SET button The selected image is displayed full screen HINT To display a different sequential shot repeat steps 3 to 5 In step 2 with the Playback Settings Screen not displayed press A W to change to the previous or following sequential shot respectively HELP When the 9 image display is shown in step 1 After step 5 perform step 2 English 32 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS 1 Set the playback mode to the video clip playback mode see page 29 The 9 image display appears Each image is displayed with its assigned image number Image Selecting 2 Use the arrow button to move the mark to number mark the desired video clip 2 3 Press the SET button 0045 The selected image is displayed full screen 4 Play back the clip Normal playback Press the SET button Pause Press the SET button while the video clip is being played back Press the SET button again to resume playback Frame by frame playback Forward While the video clip playback is paused press gt Reverse While the video clip playback is paused press lt 4 Fast playback 2x fast playback During nor
37. king When using the digital camera while walking be very careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid accidents English m Be aware of your surroundings when using the digital camera Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the digital camera Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury Do not use the digital camera inside an airplane or elsewhere where its use may be restricted m Do not get the digital camera wet This digital camera is not water resistant Do not allow it to get wet for it may cause a fire or electric shock Do not use the digital camera a bathroom If the digital camera gets wet immediately turn it off and remove the batteries Then take it to the dealer for repair Using the digital camera after it has become wet may cause a fire electric shock or other accident m Do not use during a storm 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 have an increased chance of being struck by lightning Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning Do not place on an unstable surface The digital camera may fall resulting in damage to the digital camera or injury If the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged turn off the digital camera remove the batteries and take it to the dealer for repair Usi
38. lower compression rate the best image quality is ensured 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen see page 35 2 Select the compression rate menu Compression rate menu 3 Select the desired compression rate from the compression rate menu NORM Press gt on the arrow button to select the rate EXP FINE Image data is stored at low compression high quality NORM Image data is stored at moderate compression normal quality 4 Press the SET button The selected compression rate is set m To exit the Shooting Settings screen press the MODE button HINT The compression rate setting is retained until you change it 39 English TAKING PICTURES WITHOUT USING THE LCD MONITOR 52211 You can turn off the LCD monitor and take pictures using the viewfinder Turning off the LCD monitor saves battery power 1 open the lens cover and set the main switch NW to MONITOR OFF QA 2 Point the camera at the subject 3 Compose the image Look through the viewfinder and aim the camera so that the light measuring area is in the center of the subject Shutter release button 4 Press the shutter release button Still image shooting mode see page 24 step 3 Sequential shot shooting mode see page 27 step 4 Video clip shooting mode see page 28 step 2 English 40 TAKING CLOSE UP PICTURES MACRO PHOTO
39. mal playback press gt Return to normal playback During fast playback press gt e Jump Jump to the start of the current video clip Press A Jump to the end of the current video clip Press w Jump to the start of the next video clip While the video clip playback is paused press Jump to the start of the previous video clip While the video clip playback is paused press A 33 English Example of button operation F Video clip 0001 gt lt Video clip 0002 gt lt Video clip 0003 gt Video clip start Video clip end V m m E 1 SET button Play pd gt gt 5 gt AD S D 55 SET button Play A Jump to start of video clip 0002 v during Pause Jump to start of video clip 0002 SET button Play from start of video clip 0001 4 during Playback Jump to start of current video clip v during Playback Jump to end of current video clip gt HELP If the full screen display appears in step 1 e Skip to step 4 Is sound playback possible This digital camera has no sound playback function Engish 34 SHOOTING SETTINGS SCREEN 1 Set the shooting mode see page 23 MODE button LCD monitor 2 Press the MODE button The Shooting Settings screen appears on the LCD monitor The appearance of the Shooting Settings screen differs depending on the currently active shooti
40. n press the MODE button 5 Take the picture When the shutter release button is pressed the self timer indicator lights for about 7 seconds after which it flashes for about 3 seconds and then the picture is taken HINT To stop the self timer Press the shutter release button while the self timer indicator is lit To restart it press the shutter release button again To cancel the self timer mode Select SJ in step 3 and press the SET button English 42 USING THE FLASH The flash is used not only in dark conditions but also when the subject is in the shade or is lit from the back The four flash modes automatic flash forced flash flash off and red eye reduction allow you to select the mode appropriate for the surrounding conditions The flash can be used only in the still image shooting mode Note that the effective flash range is 0 5 to 2 1 m for normal photography and 0 2 to 0 5 m for macro photography 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen for the still image shooting mode see page 35 2 Select the flash menu Flash menu 18 MES e P J 3 Select the desired flash mode from the flash m menu Press gt on the arrow button to select the flash mode A automatic flash The camera will detect the brightness of the subject and use the flash or not as required forced flash The flash operates with every picture taken
41. ng Settings screen press the MODE button again HINT To change the shooting mode in the Shooting Settings screen CD Press A or on the arrow button to select the shooting mode menu 2 Press gt to select the desired shooting mode icon 9 Press the SET button The icon selected in the step 2 moves furthest to the left and the shooting mode changes English 36 ADJUSTING THE IMAGE QUALITY The resolution and compression rate can be changed to adjust the image quality Set the image resolution m amp gt At higher resolutions the image quality is clear and beautiful But because the data size is also large the number of pictures that can be taken and the recording time becomes less Adjust the resolution to match your needs either for higher picture quality or for quantity 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen see page 35 2 Select the resolution menu Resolution menu mi 18 ee _ __ 3 Select the desired resolution from the FINE 50 resolution menu Press gt on the arrow button to select the resolution 1280 1280 x 960 pixels icon still image sequential shot modes only 640 640 x 480 pixels icon still image sequential shot modes only 320 320 x 240 pixels icon video clip mode only 160 160 x 120 pixels icon video clip mode only 37 English 4 Press the SE
42. ng mode Video clip shooting mode Sequential shooting mode Still image shooting mode oz om 0 1 0 201280 5 ire FNE 1640 1160 0 5 0 554 ot 9 EXP EXP NC 8 Still image icon Sequential shot icon gt Video clip icon Options icon Flash menu A Automatic flash icon Forced flash icon 5 Flash off icon Red eye reduction mode icon 35 English Resolution menu 1280 1280 x 960 pixels icon 640 640 x 480 pixels icon 320 320 x 240 pixels icon 160 160 x 120 pixels icon O Compression rate menu FINE Low compression icon MR Moderate compression icon Sequential shot mode menu 0 5 0 5 second interval sequential shot icon AE AE shift sequential shot icon Q Self timer menu Self timer on icon Self timer off icon Exposure correction icon Exposure correction bar Zoom icon Zoom bar Number of images remaining In the video clip shooting mode the remaining available recording time is shown as minutes seconds indicator only when in the video clip shooting mode Macro indicator Remaining battery charge indicator To exit the Shooti
43. ng the digital camera after its body has been damaged may cause fire or electric shock Do not look through the digital camera into the sun Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or any other strong source of light Doing so may seriously injure your eyes English 4 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING m Do not use the flash close to a person s face 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 risk that it may damage that person s eyesight m Do not use where there is risk of explosion 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 Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children The following may happen if children play with the digital AA camera e They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate aS e They may swallow the batteries or other small parts In such a case consult a physician immediately e They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes e They get hurt by the digital camera English m Concerning the Batteries Concerning the supplied alkaline batteries Follow all the warnings indicated below
44. o static electricity Do not carry the CompactFlash card inside trouser pockets since it may become damaged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply force Before using an unused card make sure to format it using the digital camera see page 19 When buying separately sold or commercially available products carefully read the instructions and warnings that come with them English 12 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Hand strap 4 alkaline batteries Dedicated USB interface Software CD ROM cable Sanyo Software Pack 44 M USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the supplied hand strap to the digital camera to aid in carrying Bend the looped end to slip it through the strap holder Other separately sold devices AC adaptor Model VAR G5EX E U AC adaptor for use with your digital camera CompactFlash Model KA DSM C32G 32 MB capacity CompactFlash memory card 13 English Front Shutter release button Viewfinder M 42 9 Flash gt USB terminal Es y D For connecting to a computer with the T supplied USB interface cable 5 Self timer indicator 6 Lens 7 DCIN terminal for external DC power input For connecting the VAR G5EX E U AC Adapter sold separately Macro switch Lens cover Rear o MODE button Main switch Viewfinder Standby indicator Card slot cover Strap
45. on between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE English Declaration of Conformity Model Number VPC R1 Trade Name SANYO Responsible party SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth California 91311 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 FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 English ii BEFORE READING THE MANUAL Apple Macintosh and QuickTime are trademark or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and handed over to CFA CompactFlash Association All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners Regarding t
46. onitor and standby indicator are off Open the card slot cover on the side of the camera Insert the card Insert the card from the connector end in the direction shown by the arrow 4 mark Insert it fully 17 English m To remove the card Pull the card slowly out with your fingertips CAUTION Do not remove the card when the camera is on Take care not to remove the card when the camera is on because doing may cause the data on the card to be lost Sanyo shall not be held responsible for any data that is damaged or lost in this manner HINT Inserting a memory card allows picture storage to and playback from that card the camera s internal memory is used for storage and playback when no card is installed When the camera is turned on without a card inserted is displayed on the LCD monitor Engish 18 INSTALLING THE CARD Reformatting a card 1 After inserting a card set the main switch to and open the lens cover 2 Press the MODE button to show the following screen 3 Press a on the arrow button then press gt to select the icon 4 Press the SET button The Options screen appears 5 Press v to select REFORMAT 19 English amp CLOCK SET ANGUAGE E COPYTO CF Options screen 6 Press the SET button T
47. ore taking pictures it is recommended that you check that the clock setting is correct steps 1 through 4 Engish 64 SETTING THE OPERATION SOUND You can set whether or not the operation confirmation sound beep is heard when the shutter release SET MODE or other button is pressed 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen Shooting mode menu 1 The following steps can also be performed from E the Playback Settings screen see page 29 zn 2 EXP Select 2 from the shooting mode menu 3 Xe Press the SET button LANGUAGE i abc The Options screen appears S REFORMAT K COPYTO CF 4 Select BEEP and press the SET button The Sound Setting screen appears ALL ALL A beep is heard when an SHUTTER i 1 pressed SHUTTER A beep is heard only when the shutter release button is pressed OFF The beep sound is turned off 5 Select the beep sound setting and press the SET button The beep sound is set and the display returns to the Options screen 65 English HINT The beep sound setting is retained even if the main switch is set to or MONITOR OFF or if the power is turned off The beep sound volume cannot be adjusted English 66 CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can select from the following languages for the LCD monitor di
48. ownloading to your computer s hard disk or by printing through a lab service To save images to a computer please see the instruction manual of the Sanyo Software Pack included CD ROM To use a lab service please contact a digital print service for digital cameras or access an Internet print service Data formats The format of data saved on the card or into the internal memory as well as the method of determining file names are explained below Still image data Data format JPEG File name structure File name starts with SANY with extension jpg Ex SANYxxxx jpg Xxxx represents the sequential number assigned to the recorded image Sequential shot image data Data format JPEG File name structure File name starts with SEQT with extension jpg Ex SEQTxxyy jpg xx represents the sequential shot folder number 2 digits yy represents the sequential number assigned to the recorded image 2 digits Video clip data Data format QuickTime Movie File name structure File name starts with VCLP with extension mov Ex VCLPxxxx mov Xxxx represents the sequential number assigned to the recorded image 57 English Directory configuration of recorded data MISC DPOF file location ROOT DCIM 100SANDS RM SANY0001 jpg L _ L File name Folder number SANYO002 jpg SYSTEM SANY0003 jpg e a SANY1002 jpg SANY0998 jpg Sous SANY0999 j
49. pg 102SANDS qe jpg r SEQTO001 01 jpg Card information 101S5ANDS Termes SANY0004 jpg SANY 2002 jpg SEQT0102 jpg Files will be stored in the 100SANDS folder until SEQTO103 jpg up to 999 still images 99 sequential shot folders VCLP0001 mov or 999 video clips have been recorded Once this limit has been reached if more files are stored VCLP0002 mov new 101SANDS folder is created and the files are stored in this Newly created folders are named in sequence as 102SANDS 103SANDS etc File name CAUTION Do not modify card data using your computer Images recorded with the digital camera are assigned file names and saved in specific folders based on the system explained above For this reason if you use a commercial card adapter or the like to modify the file names directly from your computer the digital camera may not be able to play back the images or may otherwise not work properly NOTE About video clip data recorded with the digital camera Video clips can be played back with QuickTime Ver 3 0 or higher from Apple Computer Inc QuickTime 5 0 for Windows Macintosh is available on the included CD ROM Sanyo Software Pack English 58 REQUESTING PRINTING You can have phtographs made of the still images using a printer or taking them to a shop that provides digital print services To have images from sequential shots and video clips printed
50. rent indication changes to orange Press v MRON Y M7D e Each time is pressed the display M changes in the following order Y M D M D Y D M Y OFF Each time A is pressed the display changes in the reverse order e If OFF is selected the date is not shown during playback After selecting the date display press the SET button e The display returns to the screen in step CLOCK SET DATE2002 08 28 TME19 30 8 Select EXIT and press the SET button The date and time settings are completed and the display returns to the screen in step 3 63 English HINT If the date and time are not set June 1 2001 00 00 midnight becomes the set time and during playback the displayed time will show as 2001 06 01 00 00 To correct the date and time setting D On the screen in step 4 press on the arrow button to select the line you wish to correct 2 Press gt to select the indication you wish to correct 9 Press A or on the arrow button to correct the indication 4 Press the SET button Check the clock after changing the batteries When you replace the batteries the internal clock setting is usually backed up for up to 15 minutes However depending on how long the batteries have been used in some cases the date and time setting may be cleared For this reason after changing the batteries and bef
51. rts e When three pictures have been taken sequential shot shooting stops Refer to page 25 for important points to consider when capturing images CAUTION Shutter release button Press all the way In the sequential shooting modes the flash cannot be used 27 English VIDEO CLIPS 1 Set the shooting mode to the video clip shooting mode see page 23 2 Take a video clip Q Center the subject in the viewfinder press the shutter release button halfway and hold it there Camera settings such as the exposure are automatically set O Press the shutter release button all the way Shooting starts The 9 indicator and the remaining shooting time indicator appear on the LCD monitor during recording When the shutter release button is pressed again video clip shooting stops Refer to page 25 for important points to consider when capturing images CAUTION Sound recording is not possible with this camera Shutter release button Press all the way English 28 3 PLAYBACK MODES The three playback modes are still image sequential shot and video clip Set the appropriate playback mode before starting playback Still image playback mode For viewing still image shots Sequential shot playback mode For viewing sequential shot images Video clip playback mode For playing back video clips 1 Set the main switch to gt 1 An image appears
52. se the forced flash mode Correct the exposure The forced flash mode was set Select a flash mode other than the forced flash mode The subject was too bright Change the angle of the camera Correct the exposure This is due to ambient lighting images taken Take the picture using the forced flash mode indoors are not correct o S E o ES amp gt English 74 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause amp Soluion The lens was blocked by a finger or the hand strap Hold the camera correctly and make sure the lens is not obstructed The picture was taken at close range When the subject is close to the camera use the LCD monitor to confirm the composition of the picture This may happen when trying to play back images on a card recorded with a different digital camera Play back pictures from a card recorded using this camera The image with the number was erased number seems gt is not a malfunction o be missing in he 9 multiple Viewing images There is no image for the selected mode a playback mode for which images exist Vertical stripes When sequential shots or video clips are taken of are present in a bright subject vertical stripes may occur on the he image LCD monitor and recorded image This is not a malfunction MEMORY There is not enough available internal memory or FULL appears memory on the c
53. splay Japanese English initial setting French German Spanish 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen Shooting mode menu The following steps also be performed from E n the Playback Settings screen see page 29 pa 2 Iso Select e from the shooting mode menu 3 Press the SET button XC CLOCK SET The Options screen appears WANCURCE REFORMAT BEEP E COPYTO CF 67 English 4 Select LANGUAGE and press the SET button i ENGL I SH The Language Setting screen appears FRANCAIS Select from Japanese English French ESPA OL German and Spanish 5 Select the language and press the SET button The display language is set and the display returns to the Options screen HINT The display language setting is retained even if the main switch is set to gt or MONITOR OFF or if the power is turned off English 68 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE The remaining battery charge can be confirmed on the LCD monitor and it is recommended that you check it before taking pictures For information on the battery operation time please see Battery Operation on page 79 1 Set the main switch to gt or If the main switch is set to open the lens cover 2 Select any shooting or playback mode other than lt 1 The remaining b
54. t When taking pictures 1 Set the main switch to MONITOR OFF or Standby indicat MONITOR OFF The LCD monitor is not used The LCD monitor is used Open the lens cover The power turns on and the standby indicator in the viewfinder lights green When playing back images 1 Set the main switch gt 1 The power turns on and an image appears on the LCD monitor Turning the power Off 1 2 Set the main switch to MONITOR OFF or Close the lens cover The power turns off If the main switch was set to ICH the standby indicator and the LCD monitor turn off 21 English Turning the power on when the power save function is active To save battery power the power save function automatically turns off the power after a period of no operation about 1 minute in the shooting mode or about 5 minutes in the playback mode To restore power when in the power save mode perform one of following steps Close and open the lens cover only in the shooting Shutter ola or Press the shutter release button once Press the MODE button When in the playback mode you can also Move the main switch to another position then back to gt I NOTE To protect your camera s lens Although pictures be viewed with the lens cover open closing the cover is recommended to protect the lens When using
55. t settings will be cleared NOTE This digital camera conforms to DPOF standards so if the card is taken to a shop that handles the DPOF standard you can specify using your digital camera the number of prints and whether to include the date on the prints The quality of the prints will differ depending on the print service and the printing equipment For more information about printing images please consult a shop providing digital print services About the DPOF standard DPOF is one of the print order standards The print specifications can be set using the digital camera and very efficient prints can be produced It also enables the use of DPOF compatible printers English 60 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The clock in the digital camera records the date and time that a picture is taken and can display it during playback To display the date and time when playing back images the date and time settings must be completed before the pictures are taken Example To set the clock to 7 30 p m August 28 2002 1 Display the Shooting Settings screen Shooting mode menu The following steps can also be performed from m b the Playback Settings screen see page 29 E 2 E Select 3 from the shooting mode menu 3 Press the SET button E SET The Options screen appears BEL ce isl REFORMAT 4 BEEP CF
56. the AC adaptor sold separately the power save function will become active after about 30 minutes of inactivity English 22 3 SHOOTING MODES This camera has three different shooting modes to choose from still image sequential shot and video clip Set the desired shooting mode before taking pictures Still image shooting mode For taking still pictures Sequential shot shooting mode For taking several pictures in quick succession Video clip shooting mode For recording video clips 1 Open the lens cover and set the main switch to 1 An image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the SET button e If the Shooting Settings screen see page 35 appears press the MODE button to exit it Each time the SET button is pressed the shooting mode changes SET button An icon indicating the set shooting mode is displayed still image shooting mode 18 sequential shot shooting mode video clip shooting mode Each time the SET button is pressed the shooting mode changes as follows gt mij mn gt HINT You can also switch the shooting mode from the Shooting Settings screen see page 35 23 English SHOOTING STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the still image shooting mode see page 23 2 Point the camera at the subject Correct hold Incorrect hold Keep your elbows A finger is blo
57. the card Wn p with another one or save the recorded card data see page 57 and then erase the card see page 53 Even when the indication for the remaining number of images or video clips becomes eS 0 in some cases further recording may be possible if you change the shooting mode lower the resolution see page 37 and or increase the compression rate see page 39 lt Video clip shooting mode gt 71 English TROUBLESHOOTING The power does The batteries are consumed Replace with new batteries The batteries are not inserted correctly Reinsert the batteries making sure the polarity and is as indicated The battery compartment cover is not fully closed the battery compartment cover completely Due to cold temperatures the batteries temporarily lost their power Place the batteries in your pocket for example to warm them up before using them The power saving function The AC adapter sold separately VAR G5U E EX is connected to the camera gt This is not a malfunction When the AC adapter is connected to the camera the power saving feature will not activate for at least 30 minutes Shooting release button is pressed The power is not turned on When the power save function is active press the MODE button or press the shutter release button once to restore the power The standby indicator is flashing the camera is prep
58. the images must first be copied and saved as still images see page 50 Also to print images that are stored in the internal memory first copy the images to a card see page 55 and follow the steps below 1 Insert a card and display the still image you wish to have printed see page 31 2 Display the Playback Settings screen see mi 100 00461280 page 29 FINE 3 Select the print i elect the print icon i T P 4 Press the SET button The Print Setting screen appears STD PRINT print one image on one 0 ALL CLEAR sheet EXIT ALL CLEAR To clear the print settings EXIT To return to the Playback Settings screen 59 English 5 Select STD PRINT and press the SET button i The Copies Printout screen appears STD PRINT m Press lt or gt to continue settings for other images 6 Press A or v on the arrow button to specify the number of prints The number of prints can be set from 0 to 10 7 Press the SET button This completes the setting for the number of prints The display returns to the Print Setting screen To continue setting the number of prints for the other image data repeat steps 5 to 7 HINT To clear the print settings In step 4 select ALL CLEAR and press the SET button A confirmation screen appears Select YES press the SET button and the prin
59. to prevent the batteries from leaking overheating exploding catching fire or becoming damaged Do not install with the polarities and reversed e Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire e Do not allow metal objects to touch the terminals Do not carry loose with necklaces hairpins etc Do not transform open or modify Do not put in water or any liquid or get the terminals wet Do not remove or puncture the external wrapping Do not use if there is leaking swelling rising temperature discoloration or any other abnormal condition Keep out of the reach of children Do not drop hit or submit the batteries to strong shocks English 6 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA General precautions for the batteries Use the alkaline batteries or other specified batteries with this digital camera Manganese batteries cannot be used since they have a short battery life and may overheat causing damage to the digital camera Do not use alkaline batteries together with Ni Cd batteries or batteries of different types or different brands at the same time Make sure not to reverse the polarities and when installing the batteries Install the batteries as described by the indicated polarity Using different types of batteries at the same time may generate heat or cause the batteries to leak resulting in fire injury or burns
60. ture polysilicon TFT color liquid crystal LCD monitor pixels Approx 110 000 pixels Flash working range 0 5 to 2 1m normal shooting 0 2m to 0 5m macro shooting Flash modes Auto flash forced flash flash off and red eye reduction Focus Pan focus Self timer 10 second delay Time date Recorded with image data automatic calendar from 2000 to 2037 Ambient Temperature 0 to 40 operation 20 to 60 storage environ Humidity 30 to 90 operation no condensation ment 10 to 90 storage no condensation English 78 SPECIFICATIONS Battery 4 AA alkaline batteries also 4 AA Ni Cd batteries Sanyo N 3US 4 AA Ni MH batteries Sanyo HR 3USV 2 lithium batteries CR V3 Manganese batteries cannot be used AC adapter VAR GB5EX for VPC R1EX sold VAR GBE for VPC R1E separately VAR GBU for VPC R1 Dimensions 121 W x 65 H x 38 D mm Weight Approx 180 g without batteries and card Digital Camera Connectors USB terminal USB connector DC IN external DC DC 7 0 V for exclusive use with separately sold AC power input terminal adapter Battery Operation 980 images LCD monitor off images captured in 20 second intervals and flash used 1 in 3 times 350 images LCD monitor on images captured in 20 second intervals and flash used 1 in 3 times Playback 5h 30 min LCD monitor on and continuous playback
61. ubject is lit from behind 25 English SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Two types of sequential shot functions are available In the standard sequential shot mode images are taken at 0 5 second intervals In the AE shift sequential shot mode three sequential images are taken at different exposures brightnesses Standard sequential shot 0 5 With the same exposure rate and at 0 5 second intervals 3 sequential shots are taken ase a AE shift sequential shot AE The exposure shutter speed is automatically changed as three sequential shots are taken Dark screen underexposed Normal exposure gt Bright screen overexposed gt 1 Set the shooting mode to the sequential shot shooting mode see page 23 2 Press the MODE button The Shooting Settings screen is displayed 3 Select a mode from the sequential shot mode menu and press the SET button Use the gt button to change the mode 0 5 Standard sequential shot AE AE shift sequential shot z Sequential shot mode menu m 18 1280 FINE English 26 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS 4 Capture the pictures Center the subject in the viewfinder press the shutter release button halfway and hold it there Camera settings such as the exposure are automatically set Press the shutter release button all the way Shooting sta
62. walk around holding the digital camera by the hand strap It may hit other objects and get damaged When walking around hold the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong shocks Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera lens since that may damage the internal parts When not using the digital camera be sure to always turn off the digital camera and keep the lens cover closed m Cautions during use and storage This digital camera is a precision instrument When using or storing the digital camera make sure to avoid the following locations to privent damage 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 there is dust and dirt Places where there is a fire burning Places where volatile products are stored Places subject to vibration Temperature 0 to 40 C operation 20 to 60 C storage Humidity 30 to 90 operation no condensation 10 to 90 storage no condensation English 8 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Accessories CAUTION m Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor Use only the separately sold AC adaptor model VAR G5EX for the VPC R1EX model VAR G5E for the VPC R1E and model VAR GBU for the VPC R1 with

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