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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Camera

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.
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    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.
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-S5 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...
  • Page 3 FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English...

  • Page 4: Outline Of Operation

    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 1 Install the batteries (see page 21). <When using a card>...

  • Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual

    * 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”.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ... 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ... 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 17 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD ... 18 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES ... 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES AND CARD ... 21 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ... 23 SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) ...
  • Page 7 CAMERA SETTINGS CHANGING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ...81 LCD MONITOR SETTING ...83 DATE AND TIME SETTING ...85 HELP DISPLAY ...88 LANGUAGE ...89 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY ...90 POWER SAVE SETTING ...92 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ...94 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ...96 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY ...97 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE ...98...

  • Page 8: Using Your Digital Camera Safely And Correctly

    USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING k 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.
  • Page 9 Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom. i If 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.
  • Page 10 When not using the digital camera, be sure to always turn it off and retract the lens. k If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time i For safety’s sake, remove the batteries from the camera.
  • Page 11 Cautions during use and storage i This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations. h Places in direct sunlight h Places where humidity and temperature are high...
  • Page 12 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING Cautions concerning the alkaline batteries i Follow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged. h Do not install with the polarities ((+) and (–)) inverted.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Do not drop or hit the batteries, or submit them to strong shocks. i 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.)
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: For Correct Use Of Your Camera

    Before capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. i 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.
  • Page 17 Periodically reinstall the batteries and check the digital camera functions. i 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.
  • Page 18 (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). i 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.
  • Page 19 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). i When buying commercially available products, carefully read the instructions and warnings that come with the card.

  • Page 20: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap i AA alkaline batteries: 2 (batteries specially made to be used as included accessories) i Quick Guide: 1 Using the included accessories ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP English i Software: 1 CD-ROM i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1...

  • Page 21: Cautions Concerning The Card

    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: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 22: Preparation

    PARTS NAMES Front 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Mirror h When taking a picture of yourself, use it to check the angle. 4 Flash English 2 3 4 5 OUTPUT terminal 6 DC IN (external DC power) h For connecting a separately sold AC adapter (model VAR- G4AEX for Europe, U.K.
  • Page 23 Rear 1 Accessing indicator: The red Lit: h 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);...

  • Page 24: Install The Batteries And Card

    Do not open the battery compartment cover when the camera is turned i If 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.

  • Page 25: Insert The Card

    When not using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries i 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.

  • Page 26: Turning The Power On/Off

    TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the power on When capturing images Set the main switch to [ ]: To shoot still images or sequential shots ]: To shoot video clips Press the power button. h The power turns on, an image appears on the LCD monitor, and the accessing indicator next to the viewfinder lights.

  • Page 27: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power off Press the power button. h The power turns off. h The LCD monitor and accessing indicator turn off. h 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).

  • Page 28: Shooting

    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.

  • Page 29: Using The Autofocus

    Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on the subject while holding the digital camera vertically. English...
  • Page 30 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i 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 camera to compose the picture.
  • Page 31 While the image data is being recorded... i 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) i Immediately after capturing an image, you can press the SET button to preview...

  • Page 32: Capturing Images

    CAPTURING IMAGES Setting the shooting mode Set the camera to the still image or sequential shots shooting mode Set the main switch to [ turn on the camera (see page 23). h An image appears on the LCD monitor. If no image appears, please see page 83 and follow the steps to enable the LCD monitor.

  • Page 33: Capturing Still Images

    Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode Set the main switch to [ h 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 Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (see page 29).
  • Page 34 CAPTURING IMAGES NOTE About the focus icon and target mark i 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.
  • Page 35 Capturing sequential shots Set the camera to the sequential shots shooting mode (see page 29). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. h Images are captured as long as the shutter release button is pressed. h During shooting, Finish capturing images.
  • Page 36 CAPTURING IMAGES Video Clips (no audio) Your camera can shoot Video clips. * Video clips can only be shot without sound. Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 30). Press the shutter release button to record the video clip. h It is not necessary to keep the shutter release button pressed while shooting.

  • Page 37: Other Shooting Functions

    (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.
  • Page 38 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Press the flash button [ h Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode icon changes. Flash button Press the shutter release button. h The image is captured in the desired flash mode. <Shooting without using the LCD monitor> 1 Press the flash button.

  • Page 39: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom There are two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pressed, the zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 40 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS SELF-TIMER The self-timer can be used to take photos in the still image shooting mode and sequential shots shooting mode. Set the camera to the still image or sequential shots shooting mode, press the MENU button and select the self-timer menu. Press the [n] or [o] button to select the self-timer menu.
  • Page 41 Select desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the self-timer setting. 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.
  • Page 42 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS NOTE i 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 i In self-timer photography, the autofocus is activated just before the shutter is released to produce a focussed image.

  • Page 43: Changing The Shooting Settings

    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 Set the main switch to [ ], and turn on the camera (see page 23).
  • Page 44 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Still Image/Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screens * All the icons never appear at the same time. FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS English Main switch...
  • Page 45 1 Setting/option switch (see page 81) Switch between the Shooting Screen and the Option Screen 2 Scene Select menu (see page 45) Full auto icon Sports icon Portrait icon Landscape icon Cosmetic icon Night view icon Fireworks icon Sepia icon Monochrome icon Composite icon ID photo icon...
  • Page 46 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS English Main switch...
  • Page 47 1 Setting/option switch (see page 81) Switch between the Shooting Screen and the Option Screen. 2 Scene Select menu (see page 45) : Full auto icon : Sports icon : Portrait icon : Landscape icon : Cosmetic icon : Sepia icon : Monochrome icon 3 Resolution menu (see page 50) : 320 ×...

  • Page 48: Scene Select Function

    CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Scene Select function You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, special effects, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Shooting mode Still Sequential image shots Full auto Sports Portrait Landscape Cosmetic Night view – Fireworks –...
  • Page 49 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 40), and select the scene select menu. Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. : Full auto : Landscape : Fireworks : Composite NOTE To return to normal shooting Select from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS <Example: Still image...
  • Page 50 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Notes regarding the Scene Select feature Please note the following points when using the Scene Select feature. Setting Sports Portrait Landscape Cosmetic Night view Fireworks Composite ID photo NOTE When shooting without using the LCD monitor... i The digital zoom cannot be used.
  • Page 51 Shooting composite (combined) images Select the composite icon the Scene Select menu, and press the SET button. Press the SET button again. h The frame selection display appears. Press the [l] or [m] button to select the desired frame shape, and press the SET button.
  • Page 52 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Snapping ID photos Lets you take either of two different-sized ID photos (45 × 35 mm [1.77" × 1.38"] or 40 × 30 mm [1.57" × 1.18"], printed out on postcard-sized paper). Select the ID photo icon the SET button.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Image Quality

    Adjusting the image quality k 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. Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 40), and select the resolution menu.
  • Page 54 NOTE About the resolution and compression settings i 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 size of the resulting data also increases, and the number of images that can be captured decreases.
  • Page 55 Focus Range Setting (Distance) The focus distance can be set to a specific range. Also, with super macro photography, you can capture the image of a subject as close as 2 cm (0.79 in). Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 40), and select the focus menu.

  • Page 56: How To Use The Manual Focus

    CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon the SET button. Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Use the [l] and [m] arrow buttons to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 57: White Balance Setting

    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. Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 40), and select the white balance menu.

  • Page 58: Exposure Correction

    CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Exposure Correction When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Cancel the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 40). h Press the MENU button to exit the Shooting Setting Screen. Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button. h The exposure correction bar appears.

  • Page 59: Playback

    VIEWING IMAGES Set the main switch to [ turn on the camera. h The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, press the [l] arrow button. To display the next image, press the [m] arrow button.
  • Page 60 VIEWING IMAGES Play back a video clip. Normal playback h Press the SET button. h Pressing [l] during a video clip playback will start reverse playback. To pause playback h Press the [n] button to pause playback; press the SET button to continue playback.
  • Page 61 By using the QuickTime Plug-in included with QuickTime, you can also play back your video clips on your Internet browser. i QuickTime 6.5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack). i Online information about QuickTime can be found at http://www.apple.com/...
  • Page 62 VIEWING IMAGES Convenient 9-image display playback Set the main switch to [ and turn on the camera. Press [W] ([ ]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the [n], [o], [l] or [m] arrow button to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET...
  • Page 63 Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify (see pages 56 and 57). h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Press [T] ([ ]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 64: Displaying The Playback Setting Screen

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN To process your photographed images, select the desired menu from the Playback Setting Screen. Displaying the Playback Setting Screen Set the main switch to [ h The image that was last captured appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 65: Playback Setting Screen

    Playback Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. 1 Setting/option switch (see page 81) h Switch between the Playback Screen and the Option Screen. 2 Data protect setting (prevent accidental erase) 3 Data erase 4 Resize 5 Rotate image 6 Print settings 7 Copy image data...

  • Page 66: Changing Image Size (Resize)

    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) For a still image that was captured using a higher resolution than can change the size to 640 × 480 pixels or 320 × 240 pixels and save it as a separate still image. Display the still image whose size you want to change. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 61).
  • Page 67 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the new image size. : The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels. : The saved image will be 320 × 240 pixels. : Return to the Playback Setting Screen. Press the SET button.

  • Page 68: Rotating An Image

    ROTATING AN IMAGE Captured images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you want to rotate. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 61). Select the rotate image icon press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. : Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees : Rotates image counterclockwise...

  • Page 69: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the still image or video clip to play back, and display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 61). Select the slideshow icon press the SET button. h The Slideshow Screen appears. STILL Only still images are played IMAGE: back in the slideshow.

  • Page 70: Other Playback Functions

    OTHER PLAYBACK 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. Display the data that you want to protect. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 61). Select the protect icon Press the SET button.
  • Page 71 CAUTION i 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... i Press [l] or [m]. To cancel the protect mode for an image...

  • Page 72: Erasing Data

    OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Erasing Data Images and video clips can be erased one at a time, or all at once. Display the data that you want to erase. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 61). Select the erase icon the SET button.
  • Page 73 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired type of erase, and press the SET button. h The Erase Confirmation Screen appears. YES: Erases the selected data. EXIT: Does not erase the selected data and returns to the Erase Screen.
  • Page 74 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Copy image data You can copy your photographed images from the camera’s internal memory to a card, and vice versa. Insert a card in the camera (see page 22). Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 61). Select the copy image icon press the SET button.
  • Page 75 Press the SET button. h The screen appears for you to select whether to copy only the image currently shown or to copy all the images from the card or the internal memory. Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to make your selection.

  • Page 76: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip

    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 it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save (see pages 56 and 57).
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS HINT i 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 i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format.

  • Page 79: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    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). Display the Print Settings Screen (see page 74). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
  • Page 80 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> 1 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the desired option.

  • Page 81: Index Print

    Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 82: Changing The Print Settings

    OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Settings Screen.

  • Page 83: Clearing All The Print Settings

    Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Settings Screen (see page 74). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images.

  • Page 84: Camera Settings

    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 mode. For a Shooting Option Screen: Set to [ ] or [ For the Playback Option Screen:...

  • Page 85: Option Screen

    Option Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. <Shooting Option Screen> MONITOR ON/OFF CLOCK SET HELP DISP LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE FORMAT POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET RESET SETTINGS 1 Shooting settings/camera settings switch 2 Monitor ON/OFF setting 3 Date and time setting 4 Help display settings 5 Monitor brightness...

  • Page 86: Lcd Monitor Setting

    LCD MONITOR SETTING Set the LCD monitor to on or off You can save battery power by turning off the LCD monitor when shooting. Display the Shooting Option Screen (see page 81). Select the monitor ON/OFF icon , and press the SET button. h The Monitor Screen appears.

  • Page 87: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Display the Option Screen (see page 81). Select the monitor brightness icon h The Monitor Brightness Screen appears. Press the [l] or [m] arrow button. h Pressing [l] makes the screen darker, and pressing [m] makes it lighter.

  • Page 88: Date And Time Setting

    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 Display the Option Screen (see page 81).
  • Page 89 Set the date. 1 Press the arrow button to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Press the arrow button to set the date to “2005/12/23”. h Year setting → [m] → Month setting →...
  • Page 90 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Press the arrow button to select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Press [n] or [o]. h When [n] is pressed, the displayed date order changes as follows:...

  • Page 91: Help Display

    HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help display for the Shooting and Playback Setting Screens is shown. Display the Option Screen (see page 81). Select the help display icon and press the SET button. h The Set Help Display Screen appears.

  • Page 92: Language

    LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your digital camera to display the messages in any of several languages. Display the Option Screen (see page 81). Select the language icon press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears.

  • Page 93: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory

    A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If 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”...
  • Page 94 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card...

  • Page 95: Power Save Setting

    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.
  • Page 96 POWER SAVE SETTING Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired option. Press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to set the standby time. [n]: Increases the standby time.

  • Page 97: File No. Reset Function

    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.
  • Page 98 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION i When the highest image number on 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. Card A 0001, 0002...

  • Page 99: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS The settings that were changed on all the setting screens can be reset to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Screen (see page 81). Select the reset settings icon and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears.

  • Page 100: Checking The Remaining Card Memory And Internal Memory

    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.

  • Page 101: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    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. Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen (see pages 40 and 61).
  • Page 102 Battery life may differ even among batteries of the same type. i 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...

  • Page 103: Other Functions And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER How to connect your camera to a computer Turn off your digital camera (see page 24). 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.

  • Page 104: Data File Formats

    To continue the procedure, please read the Instruction Manual for the SANYO Software Pack. NOTE i 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.
  • Page 105 If 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 i You can use QuickTime 3 or later from Apple to play back the video clips.

  • Page 106: Direct-Print

    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 Install the card containing the images you want to print in the digital camera.
  • Page 107 Turn on the power to the printer. Set the main switch to [ h The screen to confirm the connection appears. Select “OK” and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the PictBridge printing mode, and the Print Settings Screen appears. CAUTION i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is slower.
  • Page 108 DIRECT-PRINT To select one image and print it (print select image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the print preparations (see page 103). Select the choose print image icon , and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
  • Page 109 Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to set the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins.
  • Page 110 DIRECT-PRINT To print all the images (print all) Print all of the images on the internal memory or card. Complete the print preparations (see page 103). Select the all images print icon and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears.
  • Page 111 Thumbnail prints (index print) Complete the print preparations (see page 103). Select the index icon the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. , and press INDEX PRINT EXIT English...
  • Page 112 DIRECT-PRINT To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Make the print settings (see page 74), and complete the print preparations (see page 103). Select the DPOF icon press the SET button. h The DPOF Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 113 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. Complete the print preparations (see page 103). Select the printer settings icon and press the SET button.
  • Page 114 DIRECT-PRINT Adjust the printer settings. 1 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 115: Appendices

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? The batteries are quickly consumed. Why does the icon appear? Power While the flash is...
  • Page 116 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the image captured when the shutter release button is pressed? The accessing indicator is flashing. Shooting Why doesn’t the flash operate? English Answer The accessing Please shoot the indicator is picture after the flashing (data is accessing being recorded).
  • Page 117 Question During macro photography, why is the captured image displaced from the image as seen through the viewfinder? Are the settings retained even Shooting after the camera is turned off? Answer Due to the Compose the displacement photo while between the viewing the LCD camera lens and monitor.
  • Page 118 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why does the clock warning icon appear? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting English Answer The camera’s Set the date and date and time time. settings have not been set. — Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: m l:...
  • Page 119 Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? How can I take photos using slow synchro? Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without...
  • Page 120 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? monitor 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 Viewing...
  • Page 121 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.
  • Page 122 “CARD IS PROTECTED” message appear? Why are there some menus or icons that I can’t select? Misc. Why can’t the digital camera be operated? English Answer Printer error. Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer. The write-protect Move the...
  • Page 123 ERROR” message appear? Misc. Answer A problem has Check the occurred within following items 1 Remove the the digital camera or card. 2 Remove the 3 Install a If “SYSTEM ERROR” still appears after performing the above steps, then take the digital camera to the dealer for service.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Problem No power. Power The digital camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the Shooting shutter release button is pressed.
  • Page 125 Problem The flash does not operate. Shooting The accessing indicator flashes, and self-timer photography is not possible. Cause Action The flash off Set the flash to mode is automatic flash selected. mode or forced flash mode. The shooting Set the camera mode is set to to the still a mode other...
  • Page 126 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Zoom operation stops midway. Shooting The motion alert icon shown on the LCD display. When capturing an image, no image is displayed on the LCD monitor monitor. No playback image appears. English Cause The optical Not a zoom has malfunction.
  • Page 127 Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The image is too bright. Cause Action The flash was Hold the digital blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the...
  • Page 128 Viewing images English Cause Action The subject is Select the too close to the correct focus digital camera. setting for your needs. The focus setting is not correct. The digital Hold the digital camera moved camera when the...
  • Page 129 Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Viewing A part of the images image is missing. “NO IMAGE” is shown. You cannot rotate an image. The “CAN NOT RESIZE” Image message editing appears. Cause Action This is due to Capture the ambient image using...
  • Page 130 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “IMAGE IS PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. “CARD FULL” or “INTERNAL MEMORY FULL” message Misc. appears. English Cause Action You have Set the protect attempted to setting for the erase data that data to OFF. is protected from accidental...

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Recording resolution Video clip frame rate CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Digital recording Still images:JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note:Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries...
  • Page 132 SPECIFICATIONS Data compression White balance Lens Focus modes Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed English Still images and sequential shots only Low compression: Normal compression: Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical f=6.2 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film 2.8x camera conversion f=37 mm to zoom...
  • Page 133 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) AA-size alkaline batteries × 2 The following batteries can also be used: AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2 AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries (SANYO HR-3UF) × 2 Lithium battery (CR-V3) × 1 * AA-size manganese batteries cannot be used.

  • Page 134: Battery Operation

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Connector OUTPUT terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Battery operation Alkaline batteries (supplied) Possible No. 110 images of Images* Maximum playback 300 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.
  • Page 135 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time Shooting/ Resolu- Compression recording tion rate setting mode setting Still image mode (no voice memo)/ Sequential shots mode — Video clip mode — i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
  • Page 136 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. English...
  • Page 137 Sanyo Electric. i 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.

  • Page 138: Hints For Taking Pictures

    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 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.

  • Page 139: Photographing A Moving Subject

    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.
  • Page 140 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
  • Page 141 Night photography (night view mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Adjust the exposure. NOTE i 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 tripod is not available, you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera.
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