Page 1: Instruction Manual
VPC-S60EX INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-S60 Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-S60EX and VPC-S60. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. SAFETY MANUAL Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “...
Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-S60 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 EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
Page 4: Getting Up And Running
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the battery Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries. h The battery/card cover is located on the bottom of the camera. Batteries Battery/card cover Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. h The Shooting Screen appears. ON/OFF button English...
Page 5 Shooting kSingle shot (still Shutter button image) photography Press the [m] button. h The screen to set the shooting mode and self timer appears. Press the [m] button to select the single shot mode, and press the SET button. h An icon in the upper left area of the monitor indicates the active shooting mode setting.
Page 6 Playback kStill image playback Playback button [=] SET button Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, press the [l] or [m] button. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.
Page 7 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Convenient Basic operation Additional functions...
Page 8 Convenient Basic operation Additional functions functions Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 65 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 48 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view mode) on page 44 Increase the camera’s sensitivity “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 62 Photographing people •...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Convenient Basic operation Additional functions functions Getting started viewing images • “Playing back the video clip” on page 41 • “Viewing still images” Search for image Check the focus on page 33 data status • “9-image display • “Zoom jump playback” playback”...
Page 10 CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ............1 CONTENTS ....................4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ........9 SYSTEM MAP ..................11 SETUP PARTS NAMES ..................12 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD ........14 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ..........17 DATE AND TIME SETTING ..............19 BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............22...
Page 11: Contents
CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ..........66 IMAGE PROTECT ................68 ROTATE IMAGE .................. 70 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ............ 71 COPY DATA ..................72 PRINT SETTINGS ................74 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ..............80 DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ..81 OPTION DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU .............
Page 12 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ..............102 DIRECT PRINTING ................103 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...........111 TROUBLESHOOTING ................117 SPECIFICATIONS ................123 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ............130 English...
Page 13: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i AA alkaline batteries: 2 i Dedicated AV interface (batteries made exclusively to cable: 1 be used as included accessories) i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL”...
Page 14: Attaching The Handstrap
Attaching the handstrap Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this 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 15: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA It’s loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, an easy-to-understand guidance display on a large screen, a more extensive scene function, and more. You’ll never miss a photo opportunity, thanks to the quick focus: Touch focus (see page 57) Just touch the shutter button lightly, and the touch sensor automatically...
Page 16 k Abundant scene functions You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. AUTO AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS USE AUTO SETTINGS k Speedy mode-switching Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots with a single button operation.
Page 17: System Map
SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for exam- ple, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos.
Page 18: Setup
SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button Touch sensor indicator ON/OFF button Flash Self-timer indicator PC/AV terminal cover Lens Mirror: Check the camera angle when taking a picture of yourself. Microphone English...
Page 19 PARTS NAMES Rear Illumination sensor • Detects the ambient Zoom switch [W]/[T] brightness and automatically Strap holder adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly. Playback button [=] [n] button [m] button SET button SCENE button Monitor [o] button MENU button [l] button Bottom Battery/card cover...
Page 20: Installing The Batteries And Card
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD Your camera has an internal memory, which means that you can take photos even when no card is installed. By using a card, however, you will be able to take many more photos. The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 95). Open the battery/card cover.
Page 21 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD Insert the card. Card h Firmly insert the card until it [o] mark clicks into place. Close the battery/card cover. When removing the card... 1 Open 2 Press and h To remove the card, press it release down, and then release.
Page 22 Do not open the battery/card cover when the camera is turned on. i If the battery/card 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 23: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the shooting mode Press the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF button h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off. In the playback mode Press the playback button [=] for at least one second.
Page 24: About The Auto Power Off Function
About the auto power off function In order to preserve battery power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).
Page 25: Date And Time Setting
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image is captured 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 24, 2006 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the RECORDING MENU camera on, and press the MENU...
Page 26 Set the date and time. CLOCK SET CLOCK SET 1 Press the [m] button to select the year indication. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. Y / M / D h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2006.
Page 27 DATE AND TIME SETTING Press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu. h The Option Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the batteries are being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.
Page 28: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
Page 29 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES About the touch sensor (touch focus) With the touch sensor, the image is focused simply by a light finger-touch on the shutter button (focus lock). With the subject in focus, just gently press the shutter button to take the picture for a perfectly focused image. At the same time, the touch sensor is temporarily deactivated whenever the Recording Menu (page 54) is displayed, thereby facilitating operation of these screens.
Page 30: Using The Autofocus
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 to capture images (page 52).
Page 31 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 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 32: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode
Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Switch between the shooting mode and the playback mode. Press the ON/OFF button to turn ON/OFF button the camera on. Playback button Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.
Page 33: How To Switch The Shooting Mode
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to switch the shooting mode Your camera can capture single still photos (single shot shooting mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots shooting mode). Press the ON/OFF button to ON/OFF button turn the camera on.
Page 34: Switching The Display Mode
Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.
Page 35: Adjust The Monitor Brightness
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Adjust the monitor brightness The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. Press the ON/OFF button to ON/OFF button turn the camera on. MENU button Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.
Page 36 Hints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted (page 85). Where is the image data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.
Page 37: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured.
Page 38 Gently press the shutter button. h Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to move the camera. h The image that was captured appears on the monitor as long as the shutter button is kept pressed (post view). Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded.
Page 39: Viewing Still Images
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same. Playback button [=] Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.
Page 40: Image Display Playback
9-image display playback Press the playback button Zoom switch [=]. Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and Arrow buttons press the SET button.
Page 41 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is MOVE displayed.
Page 42: Zoom Jump Playback
Zoom jump playback You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus. Display a still image to view Zoom switch using zoom jump playback. Press the SET button. h The image is magnified. h If the magnified view appears to be in focus, then the overall image will be in focus.
Page 43: Erasing Files
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Erasing files You can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once. To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
Page 44 <To delete one file> 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select DELETE SINGLE. 3 Press the SET button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, repeat steps 1 to 3.
Page 45: Shooting Sequential Shots
SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession. Set the camera to the sequential Sequential shots shots mode (page 27). shooting icon h If the resolution is set to k, the setting changes automatically to Press the shutter button to start shooting.
Page 46: Video Clip Recording And Playback
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip Set the camera to the video Shutter button clip recording mode (page 27). Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording begins. During recording, the recording time is shown on the monitor. h It is not necessary to continue pressing the shutter button while...
Page 47: Playing Back The Video Clip
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back the video clip Playback button [=] Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.
Page 48 Outline of playback operation To do this... Do this Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button During playback, press the SET button. Pause During accelerated playback, press the [n] button. To extract a still image While playback is paused, press the shutter button. To play back During forward While playback is paused, press the [m]...
Page 49 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CAUTION The data for a video clip is very large. i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky.
Page 50: Using The Scene Function
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Set the camera to the shooting AUTO AUTO mode (page 26), and press the SCENE button. h The screen to select the settings suitable for the scene (shooting conditions) appears.
Page 51 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Shooting mode setting Scene setting Features For capturing fireworks at Fireworks night. Photograph in low-light Lamp conditions Shoot a still image and add a Still image with voice memo. sound Skin tones are enhanced in Cosmetic close-up shots.
Page 52: Capture A Still Image With A Voice Memo
Capture a still image with a voice memo With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”. On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 44), select a, and press the SET button.
Page 53: Using The Zoom
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Set the camera to the shooting Zoom switch mode (page 26), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject.
Page 54: Flash Setting
FLASH SETTING The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode).
Page 55 FLASH SETTING Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button. Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT In the automatic flash mode... i In the automatic flash mode, when the subject is in focus, a k icon appearing on the monitor indicates that the flash will operate.
Page 56: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot shooting mode. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and press the [m] button. PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the self-timer setting. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Page 57 SELF-TIMER HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off c. i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset to off.
Page 58: Focus Range
FOCUS RANGE Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and press the [o] button. FOCUS h The screen to set the focus range AUTO appears. *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) (Wide end) or 40 cm (15.75 in.) (Tele end) to infinity (autofocus).
Page 59: How To Use The Manual Focus
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Set the focus range to manual - (page 52). Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press the [l] or [m] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.
Page 60: Shooting
SHOOTING ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu. Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 27). Press the MENU button. h The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Recording Menu can be canceled by pressing the MENU button.
Page 61 ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the Recording Menu RECORDING MENU TOUCH SENSOR RESOLUTION FOCUS METHOD WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE English...
Page 62 1 Touch sensor menu (page 57) 3 Focus mode menu (page 61) #: Set the shutter button B: 9-point focus mode touch sensor to ON. C: Spot focus mode $: Set the shutter button 4 ISO sensitivity menu touch sensor to OFF. (page 62) 2 Resolution menu/video clip : Sets the ISO sensitivity...
Page 63: Touch Sensor (Touch Focus) Setting
TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTING The touch sensor function, by which the autofocus is activated by a finger- touch on the shutter button, can be set to ON or OFF. When the touch sensor function is set to OFF, the autofocus is activated when you press the shutter button halfway;...
Page 64: Resolution/Video Clip Setting
RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display the Recording Menu (page 54).
Page 65 RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING Record and play back an audio file In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. k Record an audio file Display PAGE 1 of the Recording Menu for the video clip recording mode (page 54). Remaining time Select the audio recording icon <...
Page 66 k Playing back audio recordings Listen to your audio recordings. Display the desired audio data. 100-0013 h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. 2006.12.24 Play back the recording. To do this... Do this Forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button During playback, press the SET button.
Page 67: Focus Area Setting
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...
Page 68: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY 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 the Recording Menu (page 54). Select “ISO” and press the SET RECORDING MENU button.
Page 69: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE This 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 the Recording Menu (page 54). Select “WHITE BALANCE”...
Page 70 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected.
Page 71: Exposure Correction
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Point the camera lens at the [m] button subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 54). [n] button Press the [m] and [o] buttons to select “EXPOSURE” and press the SET button.
Page 72: Playback
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. Press the playback button [=]. Playback button [=] h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Press the MENU button. h The Playback Menu appears.
Page 73: Overview Of The Playback Menu
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU PROTECT ROTATE RESIZE COPY FILE PRINT SETTING SLIDESHOW 1 [Protect] (page 68) 4 [Copy file] (page 72) h Protect data from accidental 5 [Print setting] (page 74) h Specify the print settings. erasure (write protect).
Page 74: Image Protect
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 66). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Activate file protect? Activate file protect? h The screen to set the protect setting appears.
Page 75 IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 95). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Press the [l] or [m] button. To cancel the protect mode for an image...
Page 76: Rotate Image
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 66). Select “ROTATE” and press the Rotate image? Rotate image? SET button. h The screen to rotate the image appears.
Page 77: Changing Image Size (Resize)
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or more can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the Playback Menu (page 66).
Page 78: Copy Data
COPY DATA Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 14). Display the Playback Menu (page 66). Select “FILE COPY” and press the Copy file? Copy file? SET button.
Page 79 COPY DATA Press the SET button. INT MEM INT MEM CARD CARD h The screen to select the type of copy appears. COPY SINGLE h The copy source is shown in the background on the screen. COPY ALL COPY SINGLE: EXIT Copy the data for one image.
Page 80: 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 displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
Page 81 PRINT SETTINGS 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. You can also set the print settings (page 108) for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically.
Page 82 Specifying date imprinting and number of prints 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 screen to set the print settings (page 74). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
Page 83 PRINT SETTINGS Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. <Specifying the number of prints>...
Page 84 Select EXIT, and press the SET EACH IMAGE EACH IMAGE button. h You are returned to the display in step 2. DATE COPIES EXIT English...
Page 85: Clearing All The Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the screen to set the print settings (page 74). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Specify the printing Specify the printing instructions? instructions? EACH IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL CLEAR Press the SET button.
Page 86: Slideshow Playback
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the Playback Menu (page 66). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the Play files automatically Play files automatically SET button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME 2SEC TIME: Adjust the transition speed EFFECT (the period that an image START is displayed before it changes to the next...
Page 87: Displaying Image Properties (Information Screen)
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. I N F O 100-0004 Press and hold the MENU button for at least 2816x2112 1 second.
Page 88: Displaying The Option Menu
OPTION DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu. h Recording Menu, see page 54 h Playback Menu, see page 66 Press the [n] or [o] button to Option tab select the option tab 3.
Page 89 DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW AUTO LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS English...
Page 90 1 [Date and time setting] 6 [TV system setting] (page 89) h Select the type of TV signal (page 19) h Set the camera’s internal that is output from the clock. camera’s PC/AV terminal. 2 [Sounds] (page 85) 7 [Auto power off] (page 90) h Adjust the sounds produced h Specify the time elapsed by the camera.
Page 91: Sounds
SOUNDS Set the sounds (SOUNDS) that are produced by the camera. Display the Option Menu (page 82). Select “SOUNDS” and press the SOUND SOUND SET button. OPERATION VOL h The screen to set the sounds TURN ON/OFF appears. SHUTTER OPERATION VOL: KEY SW Volume setting for all camera buttons.
Page 92 Select the desired item, and press the SET button. Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting. <If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound.
Page 93: Post-View Setting
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the shutter button is pressed. Display the Option Menu (page 82). Select “POST VIEW” and press the OPTION MENU (1/2) SET button. h The Post View Menu appears. CLOCK SET 1SEC: SOUND...
Page 94: Screen Language
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Menu (page 82). Select “LANGUAGE” and press the LANGUAGE LANGUAGE SET button. h The screen to select the display language appears.
Page 95: Tv System Setting
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s PC/AV terminal. Display the Option Menu (page 82). Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the OPTION MENU (1/2) SET button. h The TV System Menu appears. CLOCK SET NTSC: SOUND...
Page 96: Auto Power Off Function
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off 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 97 AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Select the desired option, and press AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF the SET button. h The Standby Time Menu appears. 1 min 3 min RECORDING 5 min PLAYBACK 10 min Press the [n] or [o] button to select the standby time.
Page 98: File No. Reset Function
FILE No. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted (page 95) 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 99 FILE No. RESET FUNCTION i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Page 100 Display the Option Menu (page 82). Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press OPTION MENU (2/2) the SET button. h The File Number Reset Menu AUTO POWER OFF appears. FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”.
Page 101: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory
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” position.
Page 102 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h The Confirm Format Screen appears. Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card is being formatted.
Page 103: Resetting The Camera Settings
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Menu (page 82). Select “RESET SETTINGS” and OPTION MENU (2/2) press the SET button. AUTO POWER OFF h The Reset Settings Menu appears. FILE NO. RESET YES: FORMAT Reset to the factory-preset settings.
Page 104: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time”...
Page 105: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY For audio data Set the camera to the audio Remaining time recording mode (page 59). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images.
Page 106: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE When using batteries, the remaining battery charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery operation, see page 127. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.
Page 107 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery charge on the Information Screen (page 81). i Battery life may differ even among batteries of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on fully charged batteries will vary greatly.
Page 108: Other Devices And Connections
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the PC/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Open PC/AV terminal To the VIDEO input terminal Yellow plug To the PC/AV White plug...
Page 109: Direct Printing
DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the camera.
Page 110 Select “PictBridge”, and press the Print this image? Print this image? SET button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. COPIES 1 PRINT PRINT PRINT CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly.
Page 111 DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (displayed image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 103). Press the [l] or [m] button. Print this image? Print this image? h Specify the image to print. COPIES 1 PRINT PRINT...
Page 112 Specify the number of prints. Print this image? Print this image? 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. COPIES 1 Select PRINT, and press the SET button.
Page 113 DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images. Complete the printing setup (page 103). Press the MENU button. PictBridge MENU h The PictBridge Menu appears. PRINT IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES Select PRINT ALL IMAGES, and DPOF press the SET button.
Page 114 To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 74), and complete the printing setup (page 103). Press the MENU button. PictBridge MENU h The PictBridge Menu appears.
Page 115: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images
DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 103). Select the printer settings tab v, PRINTER SETTINGS MENU and press the SET button.
Page 116 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
Page 117: Appendices
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 Answer Action Why doesn’t the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the your pocket to warm batteries...
Page 118 Question Answer Action Are the settings — All settings except retained even the self-timer and after the camera the exposure is turned off? correction are retained even after the camera is turned off. Which resolution — Select the resolution setting should I setting according to use? the intended use:...
Page 119: Manual Focus
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action How can I get the — Set the scene distant view into function to the landscape \ focus? mode when photographing. Shooting Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance ∞...
Page 120 Question Answer Action Why is the image The subject was When capturing an too bright? too bright. image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. Why is the image The focus is not Hold the camera out of focus? locked properly.
Page 121 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why isn’t the Due to the Not a malfunction. magnified image characteristics of clear? the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Why isn’t the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using Zoom in only within Viewing clear?
Page 122 Question Answer Action Why can’t the A temporary Remove the AC camera be internal circuitry adaptor and operated? problem may be batteries from the the cause. camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the batteries and try again. Can I use my —...
Page 123: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Reference Problem Cause Action page No power. The batteries Insert new are dead. batteries. The batteries Reinsert the have not been batteries, inserted making sure to...
Page 124 Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The maximum Install a new not captured number of card. when the shut- images that Erase the ter button is can be cap- images that are pressed. tured or the not necessary. maximum Save the video clip...
Page 125 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page When zooming The optical Not a in or out, the zoom has malfunction. zoom moved to the Release the movement maximum zoom switch, stops magnification and press it Shooting momentarily. position. again. There is noise The ISO Set the ISO in the captured...
Page 126 Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The forced Select a too bright. flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure correction function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to setting is incorrect.
Page 127 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page A part of the The handstrap Hold the camera image is or a finger was correctly, and missing. blocking the make sure the lens or lens lens is not opening. obstructed. Viewing images “NO IMAGE” is There is no Play back after shown.
Page 128: Notes Regarding The Scene Function
Notes regarding the scene function During still image shooting The macro + focus range setting is not available. The resolution is fixed at [. The flash is disabled even when shooting single shots. The macro + focus range setting is not available. The macro + and manual focus - focus range settings are not available.
Page 129: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Recording system Digital recording Image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for camera file system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the...
Page 130 k: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot still Recording resolution images only) D: 2,816 × 2,112 pixels (single-shot still images and sequential shots only) z: 2,288 × 1,712 pixels (single-shot still images and sequential shots only) t: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels (single-shot still images and sequential shots only) [: 640 ×...
Page 131 SPECIFICATIONS ∞ Range Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to ∞ (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to (Tele) Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 70 cm (27.56 in.) (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 70 cm (27.56 in.) (Tele) For shooting: 1x to 4x (except resolution k) Digital zoom For playback: 1x to 57.5x (varies with...
Page 132 Power Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries × 2 supply The following batteries can also be used: AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2 AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries (SANYO HR-3UTG) × 2 * AA-size manganese batteries cannot be used. AC adaptor Model VAR-G4AEX for Europe, U.K.
Page 133: Camera Connectors
SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors PC/AV Dedicated regrouped jack (communication/sound Audio 880 mVrms (–1.1 dBs), 2.2 kΩ or less, and image output) output monaural terminal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync Video output negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Menu) USB 2.0 Full Speed Battery life...
Page 134 Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially available 128MB and 1GB SD Memory Cards. SD Memory Card Shooting Resolution Internal...
Page 135 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 camera.
Page 136: 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. Basic photography If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
Page 137: Photographing A Moving Subject
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 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 138 Shooting with the scene function Shooting portraits (portrait mode Z) 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 139 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view mode ]) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. 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.
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Page 141: Safety Manual
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAMERA WARNING k Do not use while driving i Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident. i Be careful where you put down the camera inside an automobile.
Page 142 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER DANGER CAUTION k Do not recharge a battery pack other than the specified k Do not place on an unstable surface i If may fall, resulting in damage or injury. battery pack i Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable i If it falls and the body is damaged, remove the battery pack battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage,...
Page 143 Use only batteries manufactured by SANYO i Do not use batteries other than the specified model numbers from SANYO. Especially for safety DANGER — purposes, do not use imitation products. If dry-cell batteries or other rechargeable batteries are used, the batteries may generate heat, rupture, or leak and result in fire, injury, burns or damage to surroundings.
Page 144: For Correct Use Of Your Camera
If condensation seems likely to form i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from i Place the camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the camera images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in has reached the ambient temperature.
Page 145 SANYO Software Pack 8.5 For Digital Camera INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read these instructions carefully before using. Be sure to keep this manual for later reference.
Page 146 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 this product.
Page 147 COPYRIGHTS This manual and the software are copyrighted materials from Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. (USA) Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the USA and other countries.
Page 148 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................3 About this manual ................3 The software ..................4 CD-ROM directory map ..............5 For maximum enjoyment of your camera (about the electronic manual) .............5 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...............6 Windows ..................6 Macintosh ..................6 BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA ..........7 Cautions when mounting your camera as a removable disk ...7 Operating environment ..............7 Data file formats ................8 Configuration of directories in the card ..........9...
Page 149: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This manual describes how to install and operate the SANYO Software Pack. Please read this manual carefully, in order to use the images and audio recordings captured with your camera in a wide range of applications. About this manual The explanations in this manual conform to the following conventions.
Page 150: The Software
The software The following software applications are in the SANYO Software Pack. k Driver software i USB driver The USB driver is necessary when using the USB interface in a Windows 98/Windows 98SE environment. k Application software Please see page 17 for a summary of each software program.
Page 151: Cd-Rom Directory Map
CD-ROM directory map Below is a directory map of the SANYO Software Pack contents. <Windows> <Macintosh> Sanyodsc ( D :) SanyoDSC PhotoExplorer Photo Explorer QuickTime MotionDirector Win98 * The drive name (D:) may be different on your computer. For maximum enjoyment of your camera (about...
Page 152: Operating Environment
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Windows Software Memory Hard drive Pentium 11 MB Windows QuickTime 128 MB or more or faster or more 2000/XP Pentium III 256 MB or more Windows Photo 80 MB 800 MHz (512 MB 98SE/Me/ Explorer or more or faster recommended) 2000/XP Pentium III...
Page 153: Before Mounting Your Camera
BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA The following is an explanation of the format of data recorded by your camera, as well as the configuration of directories in the card. Cautions when mounting your camera as a removable disk i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your camera not recognizing that data.
Page 154: 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 File name structure Still image/ File name begins with SANY. sequential JPEG Extension is “.jpg”.
Page 155: Configuration Of Directories In The Card
QuickTime 7.0 for Windows is supplied with the included CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack). About file names when the card is replaced... i If the file number reset function is set to off, even when the card is replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names continues from the previously installed card (see page 92 in the camera’s...
Page 156: Setting To The Card Reader Mode
Setting to the card reader mode 1 Start your computer, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer, and turn the camera on. h Connect the camera’s PC/AV terminal to the computer’s USB connector. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s LCD monitor. USB CONNECTION USB CONNECTION CARD READER...
Page 157: For Windows Xp Users
For Windows XP users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [Removable disk (E:)] window opens.
Page 158: For Windows Me/Windows 2000 Users
For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10). h If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver. h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)] appears in the [My Computer] window.
Page 159: For Windows 98/98Se Users
Controller). Install the SANYO Digital Camera Mass Storage Driver before installing the SANYO Digital Camera Controller. 1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD- ROM drive. 2 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
Page 160 2 Click on the [Device Manager] tab. 3 Click on [SANYO Digital Camera], and then click on the [Delete] button. h If there is no [SANYO Digital Camera], click on the [Cancel] button to close the dialog box, and proceed to step 4.
Page 161 Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or loss of card data. 1 Right-click on the camera icon ([Removable disk (E:)]) in [My Computer].
Page 162: For Mac Os 9.Xx Users
For MAC OS 9.xx users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10). h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named [Untitled] on the Desktop. h Double-click on the [Untitled] icon, and you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera exactly like you would the data in the other computer drives.
Page 163: Installing The Application Software
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE The SANYO Software Pack contains the application software indicated below. Installation of each application will serve to optimize your use of the data recorded with your camera. i QuickTime* Play back video clips. Be sure to install this application if you are going to view video clips that were photographed with your camera (Windows).
Page 164: Windows
Windows 1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD- ROM drive. h The installation window soon appears. h If the installation window does not appear, double-click on the CD- ROM icon in the My Computer window, and double-click on [Autorun] or [Autorun.exe] in the CD-ROM window.
Page 165: Macintosh
Macintosh Photo Explorer installation 1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD- ROM drive. h The CD-ROM window will open after a few seconds. h If the window does not open, double-click on the CD-ROM icon [SanyoDSC] on the Desktop.
Page 166: How To Use Photo Explorer
HOW TO USE Photo Explorer To copy data from your camera to your computer, when you open the drive for your camera from [My Computer], options are shown for copying data to your computer and for using Photo Explorer to copy data. Explained in this section is how to use Photo Explorer to copy the camera’s data to your computer.
Page 167 k Macintosh 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10). h The [Untitled] icon will appear on the desktop. 2 Open the folder in which Photo Explorer was installed, and double- click on the Photo Explorer program icon. h Run Photo Explorer.
Page 168: Copying Image Data To A Computer
Copying image data to a computer Copy image files to the computer from the card installed in your camera. 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10). 2 Run Photo Explorer. 3 Click on the digital camera wizard icon on the toolbar. h The [Digital Camera Wizard] dialog box will open.
Page 169 Photo Explorer features With the Photo Explorer you have visually integrated control over multiple files, from camera images to DV camcorder video files to audio files (such as MP3 and WAV files). k Manage and edit image files Viewing images Images can be viewed full-size or full-screen.
Page 170: About Motion Director
ABOUT Motion Director Use Motion Director to remove motion blur from video clips captured with your camera and to make a single panorama still shot from a video clip recorded while panning. An outline of Motion Director is introduced below. For details, please refer to online help for Motion Director.
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