Sanyo Xacti VPC-J4EX Instruction Manual

Sanyo Xacti VPC-J4EX Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J4EX and VPC-J4.
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" on pages 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place
for later reference.
VPC-J4EX
VPC-J4

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J4EX and VPC-J4. 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”...
  • Page 2 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-J4 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 Charge the battery pack (see page 29). 2 Install the battery pack (see page 32).
  • Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols used in this manual HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera. NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ... 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ... 7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 24 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD ... 26 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES ... 27 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ... 29 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ... 32 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ...
  • Page 7 EXPERT MODE SHOOTING ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS ...79 COMPRESSION RATE SETTING ...83 ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING ...84 WHITE BALANCE SETTING ...86 FOCUS AREA SETTING ...88 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ...89 ZOOM SETTINGS ...90 ADDING A VOICE MEMO ...92 ASSIST LIGHT SHOOTING ...93 EXPOSURE CORRECTION ...94 FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY) .95 SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS OPTION MODE CAMERA SETTING ABOUT THE OPTION MODE SCREEN ... 114 DATE AND TIME SETTING ... 115 OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING ... 118 GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS ... 120 LANGUAGE ... 121 TV SYSTEM SETTING ... 122 POWER SAVE SETTING ... 123 FILE NO.
  • Page 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ...140 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) ...145 CONNECTING TO A TV ...154 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...155 TROUBLESHOOTING ...166 SPECIFICATIONS ...174 English...
  • Page 10: Using Your Digital Camera Safely And Correctly

    USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the degital 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 i If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 11 Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom. i If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack. 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 12 If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time i For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the camera.
  • Page 13 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 to avoid damage. h Places in direct sunlight h Places where humidity and temperature are high...
  • Page 14 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC05) DANGER k Risk of electric shock. Use only in a dry location k Do not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20)
  • Page 15 k Cautions when plugging in the battery pack charger i Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet when using the battery pack charger. If the battery pack charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.
  • Page 16 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC05) (continued) DANGER k Keep the battery pack charger out of the reach of children i Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action.
  • Page 17 CAUTION k Do not damage the power cord i Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 18 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20) DANGER This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20). k If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any...
  • Page 19 k Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or gen- erate heat.
  • Page 20 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20) (continued) DANGER k Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC05) i If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage,...
  • Page 21 The battery pack may be warm immediately after the digital camera is used. If removing the battery pack, turn off the digital camera and allow the battery pack to cool down before removing it. k Recycling the battery pack...
  • Page 22 Use only the separately sold AC adaptor (model VAR-G7EX for the VPC- J4EX, model VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G7U for the VPC-J4) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital cam- era.
  • Page 23: 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 24 Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital camera func- tions. i If the battery pack is left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in the digital camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged and lose its ability to be recharged again.
  • Page 25 (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 26 Before using a new card or a card that was used in other equipment, be sure to format it using the digital camera (see “FORMATTING A CARD” on page 134).
  • Page 27: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap i Lithium-ion battery pack (bat- tery pack): 1 i Dedicated AV cable: 1 i SD Memory Card (16MB): 1 Contact end i Software: 1 CD-ROM i Lithium-ion charger and power cord i Dedicated cable: 1 Lock switch Lock Unlock...
  • Page 28 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP English...
  • Page 29: 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 30: Preparation

    PREPARATION PARTS NAMES Front Shutter release button Viewfinder Mirror i When taking a picture of your- self, use it to check the angle. Speaker Flash Lens cover Tripod stand hole Lens Illumination light Microphone Slot cover English...
  • Page 31 Rear Main switch Flash button Arrow buttons Terminal cover To open the Inside... terminal cover DIGITAL/AV terminal Used as both the USB connector and AV output terminal. DC IN (external DC power input) terminal LCD monitor Viewfinder For connecting a separately sold AC adaptor (model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-J4EX, model VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for the U.K.] and model VAR-G7U for the VPC-J4)
  • Page 32: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before using the supplied battery pack in the camera, insert it into the charger. Charge the battery pack. h Insert it in the direction indi- cated by the [n] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the battery pack charger.
  • Page 33: Recharging The Battery Pack

    RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE”...
  • Page 34 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 35: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Insert the battery pack. Open slot cover on the side of the camera. Close the slot cover. Insert the card. h Take special care to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Attempting to insert the card incorrectly may result in damage. Open slot cover on the side of the camera.
  • Page 36: Turning The Power On/Off

    TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the power on When capturing images Set the main switch to [ ]: To shoot sequential shots ]: To shoot video clips Open the lens cover. h The power turns on, an image appears on the LCD monitor, and the accessing indicator next to the viewfinder lights.
  • Page 37: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power off After capturing images Close the lens cover. h The power turns off. h The LCD monitor and accessing indicator turn off. After playing back images Set the main switch to a setting other than [ Close the lens cover. h The LCD monitor turns off.
  • Page 38: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS When a setting screen is displayed, the arrow buttons and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. i When selecting a menu h Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button. i When selecting a setting (icon) h Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button.
  • Page 39: Switching The Menu Mode

    SWITCHING THE MENU MODE Switch from the BASIC mode menu to the EXPERT mode menu, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Turn on the camera (see page 33). Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen (the Shooting Set- ting Screen or the Playback Setting Screen) appears.
  • Page 40 SWITCHING THE MENU MODE Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the menu mode icon. Press the [l] or [m] arrow button to select the desired menu mode. h Each time the [l] or [m] button is pressed, the menu mode changes. h Set the desired menu mode.
  • Page 41: Basic Mode 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 115). To facilitate organizing your photographed data, it is recommended that you complete your camera’s date and time settings before shooting pictures.
  • Page 42: Using The Autofocus

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) Using the Autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range or the focus area to capture images (see pages 61 and 88).
  • Page 43: Hints For Taking Pictures

    i Fast-moving subjects 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. Hints for taking pictures Operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the power is turned on or off, or the shutter release button, MENU button, arrow button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guide when you switch the mode can be muted (see page 118).
  • Page 44 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) View the image just captured (preview display) i Immediately after capturing an image, you can press the SET button to preview the image. Press the [l] or [m] arrow button to view the previous image or the next image.
  • Page 45: 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 [ open the lens cover. h An image appears on the LCD monitor. If no image appears, please see page 127 and follow the steps to enable the LCD moni- tor.
  • Page 46: Capturing Still Images

    CAPTURING 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 127 and follow the steps to enable the LCD monitor. Capturing still images Set the camera to the still image shooting mode.
  • Page 47 Press the shutter release button all the way. h The images is captured. 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 48 CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing sequential shots Set the camera to the sequential shots shooting mode (see page 42). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. h Images are captured as long as the shutter release button is pressed. h An image is captured every 0.7 second.
  • Page 49: Video Clips

    VIDEO CLIPS When you shoot video clips, the sound is also recorded. Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 43). Press the shutter release button to record the video clip. h It is not necessary to keep the shut- ter release button pressed while shooting.
  • Page 50: About The Basic Mode Setting Screen

    In the BASIC mode the number of settings the user has to deal with are few, making it easy for the novice digital camera operator to enjoy taking photos. It is recommended that the user who is new to digital camera operation or not familiar with the various settings take photos using the basic settings of this mode.
  • Page 51 1 Menu mode icon (see page 36) Switch the menu mode. 2 Scene Select menu (see page 51) : Full auto icon : Sports icon : Portrait icon : Landscape icon : Cosmetic icon : Night view icon : Fireworks icon : Lamp icon : Sepia icon : Monochrome icon...
  • Page 52 ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SETTING SCREEN Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS English Main switch...
  • Page 53 1 Menu mode icon (see page 36) Switch the menu mode. 2 Scene Select menu (see page 51) : Full auto icon : Sports icon : Portrait icon : Landscape icon : Cosmetic icon : Sepia icon : Monochrome icon 3 Resolution menu (see page 59) : 640 ×...
  • Page 54: Scene Select Function

    SCENE SELECT FUNCTION Scene Select function You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, special effects, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Shooting mode Still Sequen- image tial shots Full auto Sports Portrait Landscape Cosmetic Night view – Fireworks –...
  • Page 55 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot- ing mode (see page 36), and select the scene select menu. Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. : Full auto : Landscape : Fireworks : Monochrome : ID photo NOTE To return to normal shooting Select from the scene select menu, and press the SET button.
  • Page 56 SCENE SELECT FUNCTION 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 Lamp Sepia Monochrome Slim Composite ID photo English Remarks Manual focus is available for the focus range setting.
  • Page 57 Shooting with the slim Select the slim icon SET button. Press the SET button again, and press the arrow buttons to zoom. h Maximum magnification is approx. Press the [n] or [o] button to magnify the image vertically. Press the [l] or [m] button to magnify the image horizontally.
  • Page 58 SCENE SELECT FUNCTION 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 appears. Press the [l] or [m] button to select the desired frame shape, and press the SET button.
  • Page 59 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. Press the MENU button again.
  • Page 60: Self-Timer

    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 BASIC shoot- ing mode (see page 36), and select the self-timer menu. : Turns off the self-timer function. : Turns on the self-timer function.
  • Page 61 HINT About the focus i In self-timer photography, the autofocus is activated just before the shutter is released to produce a focussed image. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter release button is pressed again before the image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.
  • Page 62: Resolution Setting

    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. Set the camera to the BASIC shoot- ing mode (see page 36), and select the resolution menu.
  • Page 63 NOTE About the resolution and compression (see page 83) 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 64: Focus Range Setting (Distance)

    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). Set the camera to the BASIC shoot- ing mode (see page 36), and select the focus menu.
  • Page 65: How To Use The Manual Focus

    How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon the SET button. Press the MENU 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. h The focus distance is fixed, and you returned Screen.
  • Page 66: Frame Rate Setting

    FRAME RATE SETTING The frame rate is the number of frames shot each second in a video clip. The higher the frame rate during recording, the smoother the video playback appears. On the other hand, a higher frame rate uses more memory. Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 43).
  • Page 67: Other Shooting Functions

    OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 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.
  • Page 68: Using The Flash

    (flash off). The digital camera will detect the brightness of the subject, and when the light is determined to be insufficient, the flash will automatically operate. At this time the illumination light will flash white in order to reduce the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the sub-...
  • Page 69 Press the flash button to select the flash mode. h Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode icon changes. Flash button Flash English...
  • Page 70 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 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. h The LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash mode.
  • Page 71: Playback

    VIEWING IMAGES Set the main switch to [ h The last recorded image is dis- played 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 72 VIEWING IMAGES To play back one image at a time (single-frame step) i During forward playback After pausing playback, press the [m] arrow button. For slow playback, press and hold the [m] arrow button. i During reverse playback After pausing playback, press the [l] arrow button. For slow reverse playback, press and hold the [l] arrow button.
  • Page 73 Convenient 9-image display playback Set the main switch to [ 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 orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET but- ton.
  • Page 74 VIEWING IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Press [T] ([ switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of the image is dis- played.
  • Page 75 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/quicktime/.
  • Page 76: About The Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen

    ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN Various functions are available from the playback setting screen. You can set the protect function to prevent images from being accidentally erased, delete all the data, and adjust the playback volume of voice memos and video clips. BASIC MODE Playback Setting Screen 1 Menu mode icon 2 Protect (prevent accidental...
  • Page 77: Volume Adjustment

    VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The playback volume for voice memos recorded with still images and sequen- tial shots and for video clips can be adjusted. Play back an image. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 36). Select the volume icon h The volume control bar appears. Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button to adjust the volume.
  • Page 78: Image Protect Mode (Prevent Accidental Erasure)

    IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) By using the image protect mode, you can prevent accidental erasure or over- writing of the important data that you want to keep. The protect mode can be applied to a still image, to single images of a sequential shots sequence, to a video clip, or to an audio recording.
  • Page 79 CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (see page 134). 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 80: Erasing Data

    ERASING DATA Images, video clips, and sound recordings 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 36). Select the erase icon the SET button. h The Erase Screen appears.
  • Page 81 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 82: Expert Mode Shooting

    ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Compared to the BASIC mode, the EXPERT mode allows you much more control over the various shooting settings. EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screens Still Image/Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. RESOLUTION English Main switch...
  • Page 83: Adjust The Image Brightness

    1 Menu mode icon (see page 36) Switch the menu mode. 2 Resolution menu (see page 59) 2288 × 1712-pixel (4 million pixels) resolution icon 3264 × 2448-pixel (8 million pixels) resolution icon 2880 × 2160-pixel (6 million pixels) resolution icon 1600 ×...
  • Page 84 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. RESOLUTION English Main switch...
  • Page 85 1 Menu mode icon (see page 36) Switch the menu mode. 2 Resolution menu (see page 59) : 640 × 480-pixel resolution setting : 320 × 240-pixel resolution setting : 160 × 120-pixel resolution setting 3 Frame Rate menu (see page 63) : Shoot at 15 frames/sec : Shoot at 30 frames/sec 4 Focus menu (see page 61)
  • Page 86: Compression Rate Setting

    COMPRESSION RATE SETTING Use the procedure below to set the compression rate. Even if the same reso- lution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality.
  • Page 87: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36). Select the desired ISO sensitivity setting from the ISO sensitivity menu.
  • Page 88 ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING Press the SET button. h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting. HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase.
  • Page 89: White Balance Setting

    WHITE BALANCE SETTING This digital camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
  • Page 90 WHITE BALANCE SETTING Setting procedure 1 Select the h The icon moves to the left end of the line. 2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and perform step 3. Press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting.
  • Page 91: Focus Area Setting

    FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus: Multi-section focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the LCD mon- itor.
  • Page 92: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: Light is measured by sampling from multiple Center-weighted light-measuring: Light is measured from the entire shooting Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
  • Page 93: Zoom Settings

    ZOOM SETTINGS Setting the optical zoom (video clip shooting only) The optical zoom can be used during video clip photography, but the noise from the zoom movement may be picked up by the microphone and be audi- ble during playback. If you are bothered by this noise, you can disable the optical zoom.
  • Page 94: Setting The Digital Zoom

    ZOOM SETTINGS Setting the digital zoom This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36). Select the desired digital zoom set- ting from the digital zoom menu. : Digital zoom can be used.
  • Page 95: Adding A Voice Memo

    ADDING A VOICE MEMO In the still image shooting mode, you can record up to approximately 10 sec- onds of sound (called a “voice memo”) when capturing the image. Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (see page 42), and display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
  • Page 96: Assist Light Shooting

    ASSIST LIGHT SHOOTING The assist light that is emitted before the flash to reduce the red-eye effect can also be used to brighten the subject during close-up photography in dark surroundings. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36). Select the desired assist light set- ting from the assist light menu.
  • Page 97: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the camera to the EXPERT shooting mode (see page 36), and exit the Shooting Setting Screen or Shooting Information Screen (see page 96). h Press the MENU button to exit the Shooting Setting Screen or Shoot- ing Information Screen.
  • Page 98: Flicker-Reduction Setting (Video Clip Shooting Only)

    FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY) The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pul- sates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set for a frequency of 50 Hz.
  • Page 99: Shooting Setting Information Display

    This Information Screen allows you to check the current settings while shoot- ing. To display Put the digital camera in a shooting mode. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Shooting Information Screen appears. To exit <When using the LCD monitor>...
  • Page 100 SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY (SHOOTING INFO SCREEN) Shooting Info Screen Number of images remaining (or remaining shooting time) INFO Zoom bar Remaining bat- tery pack charge indication 1 Resolution setting (see page 59) 2 ISO sensitivity setting (see page 84) 3 Optical zoom setting (see page 90) 4 White balance setting (see page 86) 5 Self-timer setting (see page 57)
  • Page 101: Playback

    ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN In addition to the playback functions available in the BASIC mode, in EXPERT mode playback you can also edit and process images, change the print set- tings, and more. Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen 1 Mode menu icon 2 Data protect setting (prevent accidental erase)
  • Page 102: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the still image or video clip to play back, and display the EX- PERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36). 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 103: Changing Image Size (Resize)

    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of or more can be changed to 640 × 480 pixels or 320 × 240 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change.
  • Page 104 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) 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 EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen. Press the SET button.
  • Page 105: 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 EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36). Select the rotate image icon press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears.
  • Page 106: Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS 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 dis- played on the print, and also to specify an index print.
  • Page 107 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) as a still image. HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints.
  • Page 108: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    PRINT SETTINGS 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 103). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAG- ALL IMAGES: EACH IMAGE:...
  • Page 109 Specify whether the date is dis- played 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 110: Index Print

    PRINT SETTINGS Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTINGS” 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 111: Changing The Print Settings

    Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting pro- cedure, 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 112: Clearing All The Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Settings Screen (see page 103). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images.
  • Page 113: Adding A Voice Memo (Still Images And Sequential Shots Only)

    ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ONLY) You can add a voice memo to a still image or sequential shots image previ- ously recorded. Display the still image to which you want to add a voice memo. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
  • Page 114 Press the shutter release button. h Voice memo recording starts when shutter release pressed. Talk into the microphone on the digital camera. h A voice memo of up to about 10 seconds can be recorded. h If finish 10 seconds, press [o] on the arrow button to end recording.
  • Page 115: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip

    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.
  • Page 116: Image Information Display (Playback Info Screen)

    IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY (PLAYBACK INFO SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Playback Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Playback Information Screen is exited.
  • Page 117: Option Mode Camera Setting

    ABOUT THE OPTION MODE SCREEN With the option mode, you can adjust the various settings related to camera operation, reformat a card, and more. <Shooting mode> MONITOR ON/OFF AUDIO REC CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP GUIDANCE LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM FORMAT POWER SAVE FILE NO.
  • Page 118: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The digital camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before cap- turing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
  • Page 119 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 “2004/12/23”. h Year setting → [m] → Month set- ting →...
  • Page 120 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 dis- played date order changes as follows:...
  • Page 121: Operation Sounds Setting

    OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (shutter release button, SET button, MODE but- ton, MENU button, etc.) are pressed. Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36). Select the BEEP icon press the SET button.
  • Page 122 OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired option, and then press SET button. <If MUTE or TURN ON/OFF is selected> h The screen to turn the operation sounds on or off appears. h Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 123: Guidance Functions

    GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS You can set whether or not the help display is shown on the LCD monitor, the audio guide giving verbal operation instructions is enabled, and the camera light illuminates. Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36). Select the guidance icon press the SET button.
  • Page 124: Language

    LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your digital camera to display the messages in any of several languages. Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36). Select the language icon press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears.
  • Page 125: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal. Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36). Select the TV system icon press the SET button. h The TV System Setting Screen appears.
  • Page 126: 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 pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
  • Page 127 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. [o]: Decreases the standby time.
  • Page 128: 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 reformat- ted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 129 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 130: Shooting Without The Lcd Monitor

    SHOOTING WITHOUT THE LCD MONITOR You can save battery power by turning off the LCD monitor when shooting. Set the camera to the shooting mode, and display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36). Select the monitor ON/OFF icon , and press the SET button. h The Monitor Screen appears.
  • Page 131: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted. Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36). 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 132: Recording And Playing Back Sounds

    RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS Your digital camera can record and play back sound, just like a normal tape recorder. Recording Set the camera to a shooting mode, and display the Option Mode Screen. Select the audio recording icon , and press the SET button.
  • Page 133 End the audio recording. h Press the [o] arrow button to end the recording. You are returned to the Audio Recording Screen. h When the remaining recording time becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time is shown. h To return to the Option Mode Screen, in the Audio Recording Screen mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 134 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS Playback Set the camera to a playback mode, and display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36). Select the audio playback icon , and press the SET button. h The Select Audio Screen appears. Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the desired audio recording, and press the SET button.
  • Page 135 Select the play icon the SET button. h Playback starts. To pause playback h Press the [n] button to interrupt playback; press the SET button to continue playback. To fast forward or rewind h Fast forward: Press the [m] button. h Rewind: Press the [l] button.
  • Page 136: 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 Mode Screen (see page 36). Select the reset settings icon and press the SET button. h The Reset appears.
  • Page 137: Formatting A Card

    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” posi- tion.
  • Page 138 FORMATTING A CARD Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMAT” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during reformat- ting.
  • Page 139: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time”...
  • Page 140 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by changing the shooting mode, setting a lower resolution setting (see page 59), or selecting a different compression setting (see page 83).
  • Page 141: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before captur- ing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 177.
  • Page 142 Battery life may differ even among battery packs 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 environ- mental conditions (temperature, etc.) the number of images that can be...
  • Page 143: Other Functions And Connections

    For copying to a personal computer, please refer to the Sanyo Software Pack instruction man- ual. For printing, use a digital print service or access a network print service.
  • Page 144 More information about these operations can be found in the instruc- tion manual accompanying the included Sanyo Utility Software. NOTE i When the digital camera is set to the PC connection mode, no image is shown on the LCD monitor. English...
  • Page 145: Data File Formats

    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. Type of data Data format Still image/ JPEG sequential shots data Voice memo WAVE data Video clip QuickTime data...
  • Page 146 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 cam- era, 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 147: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    Using the camera as a PC camera By connecting your digital camera to a personal computer, you can broadcast (photograph, use as a TV telephone, etc.) images taken with your camera over the Internet (PC camera function). Connect the digital camera to a personal computer.
  • Page 148: Direct-Print (Pictbridge Print)

    DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge 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 149 Turn on the power to the printer. Set the main switch to [ h The screen to confirm the con- nection appears. Select “OK” and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the Pict- Bridge printing mode, and the Print Settings Screen appears.
  • Page 150 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge 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 145). Select the choose print image icon , and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
  • Page 151 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 152 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) To print all the images (print all) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (see page 145). Select the all images print icon and press the SET button. h The Print appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 153 Thumbnail prints (index print) Complete the print preparations (see page 145). Select the index print icon press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. , and INDEX PRINT EXIT English...
  • Page 154 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Make the print settings (see page 103), and complete the print prep- arations (see page 145). Select the print reserved images icon , and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Images Screen appears.
  • Page 155 To change the print settings and print images (change print settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the digital camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the print preparations (see page 145). Select the change print settings icon , and press the SET button.
  • Page 156 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) Adjust the printer settings. 1 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the printer setting parame- ter, 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 157: Connecting To A Tv

    CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the digital camera to a television set, you can view the LCD monitor display on the TV screen. Connections Connect the supplied AV cable from the DIGITAL/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
  • Page 158: 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? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Why doesn’t...
  • Page 159 Question While the flash is recharging, why does the LCD monitor suddenly turn off? Why isn’t the image captured when the shutter release button is pressed? Why does the Shooting accessing indicator light orange? Why doesn’t the flash operate? Answer Battery pack Not a malfunction.
  • Page 160 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question During macro photography, why is the captured image displaced from the image as seen through the viewfinder? Why can only the sensitivity setting be selected? Shooting Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? English Answer Due to the...
  • Page 161 Question Why does the clock warning icon appear? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting 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: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for...
  • Page 162 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? How can I get the distant view into Shooting focus? How can I take photos using slow synchro? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white.
  • Page 163 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? Answer Condition due to Not a malfunction. the liquid crystals.
  • Page 164 The image was captured at close range. This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. Action When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
  • Page 165 Question Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Why is a strange sound heard during video clip playback? Can I play back image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Answer...
  • Page 166 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is there no Connecting sound? to a TV Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? English Answer The volume on Adjust the volume the TV is set to on the TV. the minimum. Printer error.
  • Page 167 “CARD LOCKED” Misc. message appear? Why are there some menus or icons that I can’t select? Why can’t the digital camera be operated? Answer Electromagnetic Move the battery waves are emitted charger further from the battery away from the TV charger.
  • Page 168 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...
  • Page 169: 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 170 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the shutter release button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer. English Cause Action The memory is...
  • Page 171 Problem The add voice memo setting turned off. During video clip shooting, the zoom movement stops momentarily. A voice memo cannot be added. Shooting There is noise in the captured image. The motion alert icon shown on the LCD display. Four images were captured.
  • Page 172 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The video clip picture is flickering. English 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.
  • Page 173 Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to setting is incorrect. 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...
  • Page 174 LCD monitor while the camera is connected to a computer or The volume Select the setting on the volume icon digital camera and adjust is too low. the volume. No voice Select the add memo was voice memo recorded with setting, and the image.
  • Page 175 Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot add a voice memo or rotate an image. Image The “CANNOT editing RESIZE” message appears. Cause Action The digital Follow the camera is not instructions to correctly...
  • Page 176 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “NO CARD” message appears. “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not Misc. sound. The card installed in the camera connected to a computer cannot be read. The camera is not functioning as a PC camera.
  • Page 177: 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 178 SPECIFICATIONS Data compression White balance Lens Focus modes Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes Range Digital zoom Shutter speed English Very low compression: sequential shots only) Low compression: Normal compression: Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Prismatic f=5.7 mm to 16.0 mm (35 mm film optical camera conversion f=37 mm to 2.8x...
  • Page 179 Sensitivity Viewfinder LCD monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Time/date Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Power Battery supply pack AC adaptor (sold separately) Dimensions (not including protuberances, depth at narrowest dimension) Weight Still image shooting mode/sequential shots shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen)
  • Page 180: Battery Life

    SPECIFICATIONS Digital camera connectors DIGITAL/AV (communication/sound and image output) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Battery life Maximum recording time Maximum playback time i Using the fully charged supplied battery pack and the supplied card i Approximate time until battery pack runs out, based on test conditions at room temperature (25°C [77°F]).
  • Page 181 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time for the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card and for a commercially available 64MB/512MB SD Memory Card. Shooting/ Resolu- Compression...
  • Page 182 SPECIFICATIONS Shooting/ Resolu- Compression recording tion rate/ frame mode setting rate setting Video clip mode Sound — — recording 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. i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and shooting conditions, etc.).
  • Page 183: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Supplied Battery Pack Charger Part number Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz.) VPC-J4 Power cord rated value VPC-J4EX i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements.
  • Page 184 SPECIFICATIONS Supplied SD Memory Card Memory capacity Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora- tion. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trade- marks of their respective owners.
  • Page 185 Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of reve- nue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repair- ing of a malfunction, of the digital camera.
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