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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J2EX and VPC-J2.
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 24. Keep this manual in a safe place
for later reference.
VPC-J2EX
VPC-J2

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  • Page 1: Important Note

    VPC-J2 Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J2EX and VPC-J2. 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...
  • Page 2 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-J2 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 pages 27 and 33).

  • Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual

    PLAYBACK i See “View the image just captured (preview display)” on page 40. i See “PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES” on page 73. i See “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 75. i See “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 76. * 1: About the SD Memory Card This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data storage.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ..............1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ..7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........25 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES ........27 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES ................... 31 RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..........33 TURNING THE POWERON/OFF ............35 FUNDAMENTAL SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............
  • Page 7 BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE ............72 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ............73 PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ..........75 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS ............76 ABOUT THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN ........78 VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ..............81 IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) ..82 ERASING DATA ...................83 MAGNIFYING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE .........86 OPTION FUN MODE ABOUT THE OPTION FUN MODE SCREEN ........87...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS EXPERT MODE PHOTOGRAPHY ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS ..94 COMPRESSION RATE SETTING ............. 101 FOCUS AREA SETTING ..............103 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ..........104 WHITE BALANCE SETTING ............. 105 ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING ............. 107 ZOOM SETTINGS ................108 EXPOSURE CORRECTION ..............
  • Page 9 OPTION SETTING MODE ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING MODE SCREEN ......133 DATE AND TIME SETTING ...............135 OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING ............139 GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS ..............141 LANGUAGE ..................142 TV SYSTEM SETTING ...............143 POWER SAVE SETTING ..............144 ASSIGNING FILE NAMES ..............146 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ............148 SETTING THE USB ................149 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ..........150 FORMATTING A CARD ..............151...

  • Page 10: Using Your Digital Camera Safely And Correctly

    USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING k If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the batteries. i If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 11 k Do not get the digital camera wet i This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i 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.
  • Page 12 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY (CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA) WARNING k Do not use where there is risk of explosion i Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
  • Page 13 k 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 dam- age. h Places in direct sunlight h Places where humidity and temperature are high h Places that may get wet h Places close to an air conditioner or heater h Inside a car...
  • Page 14 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) 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-L10) i Do not use the supplied battery pack charger to recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Lith- ium-ion battery pack (DB-L10).
  • 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 VAR-L10) (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-L10) DANGER This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack Batterij niet (Model DB-L10). weggooien, maar inleveren als KCA. k If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in tempera- ture, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condi- tion, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire.
  • 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-L10) (continued) DANGER k B Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) i If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 21 WARNING k Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged. i If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 22 Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter i Use only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the VPC- J2EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J2EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J2) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adapter 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 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY k Cautions when cleaning the digital camera Cleaning procedure 1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the battery pack. 2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth. 3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth moist- ened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry.
  • Page 25 FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (continued) CAUTION k When not using the digital camera for a long period i Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a long time, the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly. Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital camera func- tions.
  • Page 26 (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 27 FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (continued) CAUTION k Cautions when handling the cards i The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. i Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low tem- peratures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.

  • Page 28: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap i Software: 1 CD-ROM i Lithium-ion battery pack (bat- i Lithium-ion battery pack tery pack): 1 charger and power cord i Dedicated AV cable: 1 i Dedicated interface cable: 1 i SD Memory Card (16MB): 1 i Soft case Lock switch Lock...

  • Page 29: Attaching The Handstrap

    ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP SOFT CASE When not using the digital camera, keep it in the soft case for protection. 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...

  • Page 30: Quick Start For Capturing Images

    QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Recharging 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 indicated by Battery pack the [n] mark on the battery pack. n mark To power Connect the supplied power cord to...

  • Page 31: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    Install the battery pack and card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (see page 151). Make sure that the battery pack polarity ((+) and (–)) and the card orientation are correct. Insert the battery pack. Contact end Push back Open battery compartment cover on the...
  • Page 32 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Capture an image (details on pages 41, 42) Now that preparation is completed, your digital camera is ready to capture images. Shown here is how to capture a still image. Set the selector dial to [ Selector dial h The power turns on, and the lens cover opens.
  • Page 33 Press the shutter release button half- way (focus-lock). h The autofocus locks on the subject, and the image in the LCD monitor (Press halfway) appears clearly. Continue to gently press the shutter release button all the way. h The image is captured. (Press fully) View the image (details on pages 72, 73) Now let’s take a look at the image you cap-...

  • Page 34: Preparation

    PREPARATION PARTS NAMES Front 1 Selector dial 3 Microphone 4 Flash : Direct print mode 5 Battery compartment cover : Shooting mode 6 Lens (LCD monitor off) 7 Tripod stand hole : Shooting mode 8 Viewfinder (LCD monitor on) 9 Illumination light : Power off : Playback mode : Option mode...
  • Page 35 Red steady: hFor connecting a separately hWhen the card is full (indicates sold AC adapter (model VAR- that image or sound cannot be G6EX for the VPC-J2EX, model recorded), when recording VAR-G6E for the VPC-J2EX using the self-timer, or when [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U...

  • Page 36: 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 37 About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the CHARGE indicator battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power out- let, and the plug at one end inserted in the charger’s power socket (see page 27).

  • Page 38: Turning The Poweron/Off

    TURNING THE POWERON/OFF Turning the power on When capturing images Set the selector dial to [ ] or [ Selector dial ]: The LCD monitor is used. ]: The LCD monitor is not used. h The power turns on, the lens cover opens and the accessing indicator next to the viewfinder lights.

  • Page 39: Turning The Power Off

    When the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the VPC- J2EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J2EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J2) is connected, the power save function will become active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset setting).

  • Page 40: Fundamental Shooting

    FUNDAMENTAL SHOOTING index BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Holding the camera Hold the camera securely with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens.

  • Page 41: 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 or the focus area to capture images (see pages 65 and 103).

  • Page 42: Using The Autofocus

    USING THE AUTOFOCUS 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, MODE button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode can be muted (see page 139).
  • Page 43 View the image just captured (preview display) i Immediately after capturing an image, PREVIEW you can press the SET button to preview the image. Press the [ ] or [ ] arrow button to view the previous image or the next image.

  • Page 44: Setting The Shooting Mode

    SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE Your digital camera has three shooting modes: i Still image shooting mode: For capturing still images. i Sequential shots shooting mode: For capturing several images in succession. i Video clip shooting mode: For capturing video clips. Set the selector dial to [ ] or [ Selector dial...

  • Page 45: Capturing Still Images

    CAPTURING STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (see page 41). Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. (Press halfway) Slowly press and hold the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 46: Sequential Shots

    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS This digital camera provides three types of sequential shots. Standard sequential shots A normal sequential shot. (For the number of images captured, please see “Maximum number of sequential shots” (see page 45).) AE shift sequential shots Several sequential images are captured as the exposure changes auto- matically.
  • Page 47 k How to set the sequential shots mode Set the camera to the sequential shots shooting mode (see page 41). Press the MENU button. h A menu screen appears. Press [ ] or [k] on the arrow button METHOD to select the sequential shots mode BEST menu.
  • Page 48 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Standard sequential shots Set the camera to the standard se- Shutter release button quential shots shooting mode (see page 44). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. h Images are captured as long as the shutter release button is pressed.
  • Page 49 AE shift sequential shots (auto bracket shots) Set the camera to the AE shift sequential shots mode (see page 44). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. h When the shutter release button is pressed, sequential shots shooting begins.
  • Page 50 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Best select shot Set the camera to the best select shot shooting mode (see page 44). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. h When the shutter release button is pressed, sequential shots shooting begins. h It is not necessary to keep the shut- ter release button depressed.
  • Page 51 Save the selected image and erase Folder number and image the others. number 1 Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h“PROCESSING” appears for a few moments, and then the sequential shots shooting mode returns. SAVE IMAGE ERASE OTHERS hThe selected image is saved in the still image folder;...

  • Page 52: 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 41). REC (recording) indicator Recording time (min:sec) Press the shutter release button to Remaining record the video clip. recording time (sec) h It is not necessary to keep the shut- ter release button pressed while...

  • Page 53: Basic Mode Photography

    BASIC MODE PHOTOGRAPHY index SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE 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 54 SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE To display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen Set the camera to the BASIC shooting mode (see page 50). Press the MENU button. h The screen corresponding to the selected shooting mode appears. h The shooting screen is canceled if the MENU button is pressed again. h The BASIC mode settings are shown here.
  • Page 55 Shooting Setting Screen basic operation When a setting screen is displayed, the arrow button and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. Arrow button SET button k Shooting Setting Screen i When selecting a menu h Press [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO RESOLUTION...

  • Page 56: Shooting Setting Screens

    SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE Shooting Setting Screens Still Image Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO English...
  • Page 57 1 Scene Select menu (page 59) 3 Self-timer menu (page 63) : Full auto icon : Self-timer off icon : Sports icon : Self-timer on icon (2 sec- onds) : Portrait icon : Self-timer on icon (10 : Landscape icon seconds) : Night view icon 4 Focus menu (page 65)
  • Page 58 SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO English...
  • Page 59 1 Scene Select menu (page 59) 4 Self-timer menu (page 63) : Full auto icon : Self-timer off icon : Sports icon : Self-timer on icon (2 sec- onds) : Portrait icon : Self-timer on icon (10 : Landscape icon seconds) : Cosmetic icon 5 Focus menu (page 65)
  • Page 60 SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO English...
  • Page 61 1 Scene Select menu (page 59) 3 Frame rate menu (page 66) : Full auto icon : 15 frames per second : Sports icon : 30 frames per second : Portrait icon 4 Focus menu (page 65) : Landscape icon : Autofocus icon : Cosmetic icon : Super macro icon...

  • Page 62: Scene Select Function

    SCENE SELECT FUNCTION Scene Select function You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Preset settings Sequen- Still image Video clip Features tial shots shooting shooting shooting mode mode mode Capture a split-second image of a fast- Sports moving subject.
  • Page 63 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. : Sports : Portrait : Landscape : Night view : Cosmetic : Lamp : Slim : The camera makes settings suitable for conditions (full auto). Shooting with slim (variable digital zoom) setting Select the slim icon from the SLIM...

  • Page 64: 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 50), and select the resolution menu.
  • Page 65 HINT i At a resolution, the camera processes the captured image internally to produce a 2880 × 2160-pixel image. i When capturing images at a resolution, it takes 4 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed before the data is recorded (when using the supplied SD Memory Card).

  • Page 66: 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 50), and select the self-timer menu. : Turns off the self-timer function. : Turns on the self-timer function.
  • Page 67 HINT 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. Press the shutter release but- ton one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, select the self-timer off icon press the SET button.

  • Page 68: 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. Set the camera to the BASIC shoot- ing mode (see page 50), and select the focus menu.

  • Page 69: 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 41).

  • Page 70: 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 Zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out.

  • Page 71: Using The Flash

    Using the flash The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode).
  • Page 72 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 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 73 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. 2 Press the flash button within 5 seconds to set the desired flash mode.
  • Page 74 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Shooting without using the LCD monitor Compose the desired image by looking through the viewfinder. Compared to capturing images using the LCD monitor, this method uses less battery pack power. Set the shooting mode (see page 41). Selector dial Set the selector dial to [ Look through the viewfinder and po-...

  • Page 75: Basic Mode Playback

    BASIC MODE PLAYBACK index SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE Your digital camera has three playback modes: i Still image playback mode: For playing back images captured in the still image shooting mode, as well as single images copied (see page 131) from a sequen- tial shots series or a video clip.

  • Page 76: Playing Back Still Images

    PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Play back still images one by one Select the still image playback mode (see page 72). Press [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button. To play back the previous image: Press [ ] To play back the next image: Press [ ] 9-image display playback Select the still image playback mode Image number...
  • Page 77 HINT To play back a voice memo (see pages 111 and 128)... i Display the image, and press the SET button. The voice memo recorded with the image is played back. To adjust the volume... 1 Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 78). 2 Select the volume icon , and press the SET button.

  • Page 78: Playing Back Sequential Shots

    PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Select the sequential shots playback Sequential shots mode (see page 72). folder number h The screen to select a sequential Folder number shots folder appears. Press [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button to select the sequential shots folder you want to play back, and press the SET button.

  • Page 79: Playing Back Video Clips

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS Select the video clip playback mode Image number (see page 72). h The screen to select a video clip Folder number appears. Press [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button to select the video clip you want to play back.
  • Page 80 By using the QuickTime Plug-in included with QuickTime, you can also play back your video clips on your Internet browser. i QuickTime5 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 81: About The Playback Setting Screen

    ABOUT THE 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. Displaying and exiting the Playback Setting Screen To display Set the camera to the playback mode...
  • Page 82 ABOUT THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN Switching between the operation modes (BASIC mode) This camera allows you to choose between two operation modes: with the BASIC mode, it is simple to enjoy playing back images with a minimum of steps; in the EXPERT mode, you have control of the many camera settings, including image editing, print settings, etc.
  • Page 83 BASIC MODE Playback Setting Screen PROTECT Change image protect setting 1 Protect (prevent accidental erase) 2 Erase icon 3 Volume control 4 Remaining battery pack charge Not displayed when the remaining battery pack charge is near full or when the AC adapter (sold separately) is used. English...

  • Page 84: Volume Adjustment

    VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The playback volume for voice memos recorded with still images and sequential shots and for video clips can be adjusted. Play back an image. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 78). Select the volume icon , and press the SET button.

  • Page 85: Image Protect Mode (Prevent Accidental Erasure)

    IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) By using the image protect mode, you can prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of the important data that you want to keep. 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 86: Erasing Data

    ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the images, video clips, and sound recordings one at a time, or all at once. Display the data that you want to erase. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 78).
  • Page 87 For sequential shots: ONE ERASE: Erases the one still image displayed. GROUP ERASE:Erases the entire folder for the sequential shots dis- played (the data for other sequential shots remains). EXIT: Returns to the Playback Setting Screen. For video clips: ONE ERASE: Erases the video clip displayed. GROUP ERASE: Erases all the video clips.
  • Page 88 ERASING DATA HINT To select a different data in step 5... i If “ONE ERASE” is selected, select “EXIT”, and press [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button to select different data. i If “GROUP ERASE” is selected, all the images are erased, regardless of the image that is currently displayed.

  • Page 89: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    MAGNIFYING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE The saved images can be magnified for viewing during playback. Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Press [T] ([ ]) on the zoom switch.

  • Page 90: Option Fun Mode

    OPTION FUN MODE index ABOUT THE OPTION FUN MODE SCREEN Use the Option Fun Mode Screen to record and play back voice memos, as well as for slideshow playback. Displaying and exiting the Option Fun Mode Screen To display Set the selector dial to [ h The Option Fun Mode Screen appears.
  • Page 91 To exit Set the selector dial to a setting other than [ Option Fun Mode Screen AUDIO REC AUDIO PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW 1 Audio recording 2 Audio playback 3 Slideshow playback and settings English...

  • Page 92: Recording And Playing Back Sounds

    RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS Your digital camera can record and play back sound. Recording Display the Option Fun Mode Screen (see page 87). AUDIO REC AUDIO PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW Select the audio recording icon AUDIO REC and press the SET button. h The Audio Recording...
  • Page 93 End the audio recording. REC (recording) indicator h Press [ ] on the arrow button to Recording time (min:sec) recording. returned to the Audio Recording AUDIO REC Screen. h When the remaining recording time becomes little, a countdown RECORDING of the remaining recording time is shown.
  • Page 94 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS Playback Display the Option Fun Mode Screen (see page 87). AUDIO REC AUDIO PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW Select the audio playback icon AUDIO PLAYBACK and press the SET button. h The Select Audio Screen appears. SELECT BACK TO MENU Press [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button AUDIO PLAYBACK to select the desired audio record-...
  • Page 95 Select the play icon [ ], and press AUDIO PLAYBACK the SET button. h Playback starts. To pause playback h Press the [ ] button to interrupt PLAYING playback; press the SET button to continue playback. To fast forward or rewind h Fast forward: During playback, press [ ].

  • Page 96: Playing Back Still Images And Video Clips Ina Slideshow

    PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS IN A SLIDESHOW Still images and video clips can be automatically played back in slideshow fashion. Images are played back in the order in which they were recorded. Display the Option Fun Mode Screen (see page 87).

  • Page 97: Expert Mode Photography

    EXPERT MODE PHOTOGRAPHY index 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. To display Set the camera to the desired shooting mode (see page 41). Set the camera to the EXPERT mode (see page 50).
  • Page 98 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screens Still Image Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. RESOLUTION 2048x1536(3M) English...
  • Page 99 1 Resolution menu (page 61) 7 White Balance menu (page 105) : 2880 × 2160-pixel : Auto white balance icon resolution icon : Sunny icon : 2048 × 1536-pixel : Cloudy icon resolution icon : Fluorescent lighting icon : 1600 × 1200-pixel : White (incandescent) resolution icon...
  • Page 100 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. METHOD BEST English...
  • Page 101 1 Sequential 7 White Balance menu (page shots mode (METHOD) menu (page 44) 105) : Best select shot icon : Auto white balance icon : Standard sequential : Sunny icon shots icon : Cloudy icon : AE shift sequential shots : Fluorescent lighting icon icon : White...
  • Page 102 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. 00:08 RESOLUTION 640x480 English...
  • Page 103 1 Resolution menu (page 61) 8 White Balance menu (page 105) : 640 × 480-pixel : Auto white balance icon resolution icon : Sunny icon : 320 × 240-pixel resolu- : Cloudy icon tion icon : Fluorescent lighting icon : 160 × 120-pixel resolu- : White (incandescent) tion icon...

  • Page 104: Compression Rate Setting

    COMPRESSION RATE SETTING Use the procedure below to set the compression rate. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality.
  • Page 105 h The possible compression rate settings for each shooting mode are shown in the following table. Resolution (units: pixels) Com- [Icon displayed on LCD monitor] pres- 2880 × 2048 × 1600 × 640 × 320 × 160 × sion 2160 1536 1200 rate...

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center.

  • Page 108: 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 94). Select the desired white balance set- EXPERT ting from the white balance menu.
  • Page 109 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 ( ) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you select the icon and press the SET button, the previously pro- grammed setting is recalled.

  • Page 110: 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 EXPERT Setting Screen (see page 94). Select the desired ISO sensitivity setting from the ISO sensitivity AUTO...

  • Page 111: 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 112: 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 94). Select the desired digital zoom set- EXPERT ting from the digital zoom menu. : Digital zoom can be used.

  • Page 113: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the camera to the EXPERT shoot- Exposure correction bar ing mode (see page 94), and exit the Shooting Setting Screen or Shooting Information Screen (see page 113). h Press the MENU button to exit the Shooting Setting Screen or Shooting Information Screen.

  • Page 114: 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 41), and display the EXPERT Mode Shooting VOICE MEMO Setting Screen (see page 94).

  • Page 115: 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 116: Shooting Setting Information Display (Shooting Info Screen)

    SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY (SHOOTING INFO SCREEN) This Information Screen allows you to check the current settings while shoot- ing. To display Put the digital camera in the shooting status. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Shooting Information Screen appears. To exit <When using the LCD monitor>...
  • Page 117 Shooting Info Screen Number of images remaining (or remaining shooting time) k Still image shooting mode h BASIC mode INFO Flash setting* h EXPERT mode Zoom bar Remaining battery pack charge indication k Sequential shots shooting mode h BASIC mode 1 Resolution setting 2 Focus area setting 3 Digital zoom setting...

  • Page 118: Expert Mode Playback

    EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK index ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS 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. Displaying and exiting the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screens To display Set the camera to the desired playback mode (see page 72).
  • Page 119 Expert Mode Playback Setting Screens EXPERT PROTECT PROTECT PROTECT Change image Change image Change image protect setting protect setting protect setting DPOF 1 Data protect setting 0 HELP display 2 Data erase A Remaining battery pack 3 Volume control charge 4 Audio dubbing Not displayed when the remain- 5 Resize...

  • Page 120: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Images can be automatically played back in slideshow fashion. Voice memos recorded with images are also played back at the same time. Set the camera to the desired playback mode (see page 72), and dis- play the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 79). Select the slideshow icon , and EXPERT...

  • Page 121: Changing Image Size (Resize) (Still Images Only)

    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) 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 122 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Press [ ] or [k] 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.

  • Page 123: Rotating An Image

    ROTATING AN IMAGE Captured images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still or sequential shots image you want to rotate. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 79). Select the rotate image icon , and press the SET button.

  • Page 124: Print Settings (Dpof Settings) (Still Images Only)

    PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your digi- tal camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offer- ing digital print services. Moreover, this digital camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the digital 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 125 HINT i To have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a sequen- tial shots sequence or video clip, you must first copy the image and save it as a still image (see page 130). About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format.

  • Page 126: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) 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). Printing out one image on one sheet is called a “standard print.” With the standard print, you can specify how many copies you want to print out, as well as whether you want the date displayed on the print.
  • Page 127 Select “SETTING”, and press the DPOF ALL IMAGES SET button. h The Date/Number Print Screen DATE appears. COPIES Specify whether the date is dis- EXIT played on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> <Date/Number Print Screen> 1 Press the [ ] or [k] arrow button to select “DATE”...

  • Page 128: Index Print

    PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Select “EXIT” and press the SET but- DPOF ALL IMAGES ton. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen DATE appears. COPIES If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET SETTING button.
  • Page 129 Press the SET button. DPOF INDEX PRINT h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. NO: Specify no index print copy. Select “YES”, and press the SET but- ton. h This completes the setting for the index print.
  • Page 130 PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Clearing the print settings Display the Print Settings Screen DPOF PRINT SETTING (see page 123). ALL IMAGES EACH IMAGE Select “ALL CLEAR”. INDEX ALL CLEAR Press the SET button. EXIT h The Confirm Clear Screen appears.

  • Page 131: 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 (or sequential shots image) to which you want to add a voice memo. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 79).
  • Page 132 ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ONLY) Press the shutter release button. Shutter release h Voice memo recording starts when button shutter release button Microphone pressed. Talk into the microphone on the digi- tal camera. h A voice memo of up to about 10 seconds can be recorded.

  • Page 133: Copying Images (Sequential Shots, Video Clips Only)

    COPYING IMAGES (SEQUENTIAL SHOTS, VIDEO CLIPS ONLY) You can select one image from a sequential shots sequence or one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Display the desired image from a se- quential shots folder or a video clip.

  • Page 134: 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 135 INFO <Video Clip playback mode> English...

  • Page 136: Option Setting Mode

    OPTION SETTING MODE index ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING MODE SCREEN With the option setting mode, you can adjust the various settings related to camera operation, reformat a card, and more. Displaying and exiting the Option Setting Mode Screen Set the selector dial to [ h The Option Setting Mode Screen appears.
  • Page 137 Option Setting Mode Screen CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP GUIDANCE LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET LCD BRIGHTNESS USB SETTING RESET SETTINGS 1 Date and time setting 6 Card reformat 2 Operation sound (beep) 7 Power save function 8 File number reset settings 3 Guidance settings...

  • Page 138: 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. MENU button Arrow button button...
  • Page 139 Set the date. CLOCK SET 1 Press the arrow button to select “DATE”. DATE 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Press the arrow button to set the date to “2003/12/23”. h Year setting → [ ] → Month set- ting →...
  • Page 140 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the order in which the date is dis- CLOCK SET played during playback. 1 Press the arrow button to select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen DISP Y / M / D appears.
  • Page 141 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h The date and time setting is com- CLOCK SET pleted, and you are returned to the OPERATION BEEP Option Setting Mode screen. GUIDANCE LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT NOTE i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an inter- nal battery will maintain the date and time settings.

  • Page 142: 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 Operation Sounds Screen Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 133).
  • Page 143 Press [ ] or [k] 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 [ ] or [k] on the arrow button to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 144: 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 Setting Mode Screen (see page 133). OPERATION BEEP GUIDANCE Select the guidance icon...

  • Page 145: Language

    LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your digital camera to display the messages in any of several languages. Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 133). OPERATION BEEP GUIDANCE LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT POWER SAVE Select the language icon , and LANGUAGE press the SET button.

  • Page 146: 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 Setting Mode Screen (see page 133). CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP Select the TV system icon , and GUIDANCE press the SET button.

  • Page 147: 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 148 POWER SAVE SETTING Press [ ] or [k] on the arrow button to select the desired option. Press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. POWER SAVE BATT/CAM 1 min Press [ ] or [k] on the arrow button to set the standby time.

  • Page 149: Assigning File Names

    ASSIGNING FILE NAMES 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 150 ASSIGNING FILE NAMES 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, 00020012, 0013 Replace card...

  • Page 151: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted. Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 133). Select the monitor brightness icon , and press the SET button. h The LANGUAGE Monitor Brightness Screen TV SYSTEM appears.

  • Page 152: Setting The Usb

    SETTING THE USB Two modes--the card reader mode and the PC camera mode--are available for the USB connection function. Card reader mode: To use your camera as the computer’s external drive. PC camera mode: To use your camera as a PC camera. Select the correct mode according to your purpose for connecting your cam- era to the computer.

  • Page 153: 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 Setting Mode Screen (see page 133). REFORMAT POWER SAVE Select the reset settings icon FILE NO. RESET and press the SET button.

  • Page 154: Formatting A Card

    FORMATTING A CARD The supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, 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. For more information on handling the cards, see “Cautions when handling the cards”...
  • Page 155 CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during reformat- ting. Reformatting erases the data i When a card is reformatted, all data recorded on the card is erased. Protected data (see page 82) is also erased, so before reformatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.

  • Page 156: 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 157 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 61), or selecting a different compression setting (see page 101). Remaining number of images Remaining time (min:sec)* *Depending on the card capacity, hr:min:sec...

  • Page 158: 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 195.
  • Page 159 HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Playback Information Screen. i Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. i 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 160: Other Functions

    For copying to a personal computer, please refer to the instruction manual accompanying the provided CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack). For printing, use a digital print ser- vice or access a network print service.
  • Page 161 More information about these opera- tions can be found in the instruction 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.

  • Page 162: Data File Formats

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 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 JPEG File name begins with SANY.
  • Page 163 You can use QuickTime Ver. 3.0 or later from Apple to play back the video clips. QuickTime5 for Windows and Macintosh 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 contin- ues from the previously installed card (see page 146).

  • Page 164: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 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). Set the USB setting to the PC camera mode (see page 149).

  • Page 165: 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 166 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) Set the main switch to [ ], and turn PRINTING MODE on your camera. h The camera switches to the Pict- ONE IMAGE Bridge printing mode, and the Print- ing Mode Screen appears. Print this image CAUTION i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is slower.
  • Page 167 To select one image and print it (print select image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the print preparations (see ONE IMAGE page 162). COPIES Select the choose print image icon , and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for PRINT printing appears.
  • Page 168 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) Specify the number of prints. PRINT THIS IMAGE 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Press the [ ] or [k] arrow button to COPIES set the number of prints. 3Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. PRINT EXIT Select “PRINT”, and press the SET...
  • Page 169 To print all the images (print all) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (see page 162). Select the all images print icon ALL IMAGES and press the SET button. h The Print Images Screen appears.
  • Page 170 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) Thumbnail prints (index print) Complete the print preparations (see INDEX page 162). Select the index print icon , and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. PRINT EXIT Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 171 To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print (see page 121). Make the print settings (see page CONFIRM IMAGES 121), and complete the print prepara- tions (see page 162).
  • Page 172 DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) 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 162). Select the change print settings icon PRINTER SETTINGS , and press the SET button.
  • Page 173 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Press the [ ] or [k] 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 [ ] or [k] arrow button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 174: 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. To the VIDEO input Yellow plug...
  • Page 175 CAUTION i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. English...

  • Page 176: Appendices

    Use a separately icon battery pack sold AC adapter appear? power is low. (model VAR- G6EX for the VPC-J2EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J2EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J2), or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
  • Page 177 Question Answer Action While the flash is Battery pack Not a malfunction. recharging, why power is low, When the flash is does the LCD activating the fully charged, the monitor suddenly function that LCD monitor will turn off? momentarily turns turn on again.
  • Page 178 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action During macro Due to the Compose the photography, why displacement photo while is the captured between the viewing the LCD image displaced camera lens and monitor. from the image as the viewfinder, a seen through the subject viewed viewfinder? close up through...
  • Page 179 Question Answer Action Which resolution — Select the setting should I resolution setting use? according to the intended use: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). : For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes.
  • Page 180 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why doesn’t the The digital zoom digital zoom does not work move? when: i The resolution i Set the is set to resolution to i In the video clip or less. i Set the frame shooting mode, the frame rate rate to...
  • Page 181 Question Answer Action When used in cold Condition due to Not a malfunction. weather, why the liquid crystals. Spots that appear does the image in the LCD seem to leave monitor only traces as it appear in the moves? monitor and will not be recorded monitor Why does the...
  • Page 182 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why is the image The subject was When capturing too bright? too bright. an 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 digital out of focus?
  • Page 183 Question Answer Action Why do vertical If a bright subject Not a malfunction. stripes appear? is shot in the video clip shooting mode, vertical stripes may appear on the LCD monitor or in the image. Why isn’t the Due to the Not a malfunction.
  • Page 184 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why is there no The volume on Adjust the volume Connecting sound? the TV is set to on the TV. to a TV the minimum. Why does a Printer error. Please refer to the message appear instruction manual Printing...
  • Page 185 Question Answer Action Why is a noise Electromagnetic Move the battery heard from a waves are emitted charger further nearby TV or from the battery away from the TV radio during charger. or radio when battery recharging recharging? batteries. Why does the There is no more Erase “MEMORY FULL”...
  • Page 186 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why does the A problem has Check the “SYSTEM occurred within following items 1 Remove the ERROR” the digital camera message appear? or card. card and then install it again. Misc. 2 Remove the batteries and then install them again.

  • Page 187: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Reference Problem Cause Action page No power. The battery Change or pack is dead. recharge the battery pack. The battery Reinsert the pack has not battery pack,...
  • Page 188 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The memory is Install a new not captured full (the card. when the accessing Erase the shutter release indicator lights images that are button is red, the not necessary. pressed. displayed Save the number of images to...
  • Page 189 Reference Problem Cause Action page The add voice An image was Set the add memo setting captured with a voice memo turned off. voice memo function to ON added. again. During video The optical Not a clip shooting, zoom has malfunction.
  • Page 190 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The flash was Hold the digital too dark. blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the away.
  • Page 191 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 192 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The colors of This is due to Capture the the images ambient image using captured lighting. the forced indoors are not flash mode. correct. The white Set the white balance setting balance setting is incorrect. correctly.
  • Page 193 Reference Problem Cause Action page No image or The digital Follow the sound. camera is not instructions to correctly make the connected to connection the TV. correctly. The TV input is Set the input not set on the TV to correctly.
  • Page 194 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The “NO No card is Turn off the CARD” inserted. power and message insert a card. appears. You have Set the protect “PROTECTED” attempted to setting for the message erase data that data to OFF. appears and is protected Misc.

  • Page 195: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Digital 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 rules for camera file system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital...
  • Page 196 SPECIFICATIONS Data compression SFINE (very low compression) (still images and sequential shots only) FINE (low compression) NORM (normal compression) White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Lens Prismatic f=5.7 mm to 16.0 mm (35 mm film optical camera conversion f=37 mm to 2.8x 104 mm) zoom...
  • Page 197 Power Battery supply pack AC adapter Model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J2EX, model (sold VAR-G6E for the VPC-J2EX [for U.K.] and separately) model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J2 98 (W) × 57 (H) × 31 (D) mm Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 150 g (without battery pack and card)
  • Page 198 DC IN (external DC DC 4.7 V (for exclusive use with separately power input) terminal sold AC adapter [model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J2EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J2EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J2]) Battery pack operation Shooting...
  • Page 199 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 200 SPECIFICATIONS Shooting/ Resolu- Compression SD Memory Card recording tion rate/ frame 16MB 64MB 512MB mode setting rate setting 9 sec. 42 sec. 5 min. 46 sec. 19 sec. 1 min. 24 sec. 11 min. 28 sec. 22 sec. 1 min. 36 sec. 13 min. 5 sec. 44 sec.

  • Page 201: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    VPC-J2 AC 125 V, 7 A Power cord rated value VPC-J2EX AC 250 V, 2.5 A i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.
  • Page 202 SPECIFICATIONS Supplied SD Memory Card Memory capacity 16 MB Temperature 0 to 55°C Ambient environment Humidity 20 to 85% (no condensation) 32.0 (L) × 24.0 (W) × 2.1 (H) mm Dimensions Weight Approx. 2 g Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
  • Page 203 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 repairing of a malfunction, of the digital camera.
  • Page 204 Printed on recycled paper SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1AG6P1P1682-- Printed in Japan SX712/EX, U (0903CR-SY)

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