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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® Microsoft and Windows ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. SD™ is a trademark. SDHC™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 5 Cautions Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
  • Page 6 Warning: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 7 The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to 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/or reused.

  • Page 8: Symbols Used In This Manual

    “Troubleshooting”. Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-T1284 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 9: Notes On Battery Usage

    To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects when carrying or storing. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. - SANYO Li-ion Battery, 3.7V, 700mAh EN-8...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 10 INTRODUCTION 10 Overview 10 Package Contents 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 11 Front View 12 Rear View 13 LCD Monitor Display 15 GETTING STARTED 15 Preparation 16 Charging the Battery 17 Initial Settings 19 CAPTURE MODE 19 Capturing Images 20 Setting the Scene Mode 22 Setting the Panorama Mode 23 Taking Images When the Smile...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 12.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3968 x 2976 pixels.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Status LED 2. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Mode switch 6. Lens 7. Microphone 8. Zoom lever 9. Shutter button Power button ON/OFF EN-11...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear View Item Capture Mode Shutter button Playback mode Capture menu OO Focus / a Flash / e Self-timer / s Compensation / > EN-12 Function Video Mode Record button Playback mode Video menu OO Focus / e Self-timer / Playback Mode Still image: to capture mode Video clip: to video mode...

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Battery condition Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power No battery power 3. Flash mode [Blank] Auto Flash On Flash Off Red-eye Slow Sync Pre-flash 4. Storage media Internal memory (no card) SD/SDHC memory card 5.
  • Page 15 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Main focus area 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Self-timer icon 10. Date and time 11. Focus setting 12. Mode icon 13.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. (label side back) 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (26MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to memory capacity.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. (Battery label side up) 2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet. The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and lights green when charging is completed.

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 19: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button. 3. Select [Setup] menu with the a 4. Select [Language] with the OO and press the button.

  • Page 20: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.8" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. 2.

  • Page 21: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the available 21 scene modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the desired scene mode with the s buttons, and press the 3.
  • Page 22 Scene mode Description Night Scene Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views. Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelight scene, without spoiling the ambience. Fireworks Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure.

  • Page 23: Setting The Panorama Mode

    Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Arcsoft Panorama Maker 1.

  • Page 24: Taking Images When The Smile Feature Is On

    Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera detects smiles so you do not miss those special moments in life. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select [Smile Detection] with the s 3.

  • Page 25: Recording Shots Into Multiple Image Layout

    Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout The Album Shot mode enables you to easily record images and combine three shots into a single image. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ button, and select the [Function] menu with the a 2.

  • Page 26: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start.

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the s To view the previous image, press the s button.

  • Page 28: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can let you quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 29: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the s buttons.

  • Page 30: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the button.

  • Page 31: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing a single image / Erasing all images 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Single] or [All] with the OO buttons, and press the [Single]: Erases the selected image or the last image.

  • Page 32: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the s 3.
  • Page 33 Quality This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. ] Fine ] Standard ] Economy W. Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [Blank] Auto ] Incand.
  • Page 34 Capture Md. This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. Blank Single: Captures one image at a time. Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.

  • Page 35: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the s 2. Press the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the OO button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 36: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the OO buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. 4.
  • Page 37 Resize Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. It is only possible to resize to a smaller size. Qual. Change Changes the quality (compression) of a recorded image. Compress images down to half of their size or less, overwrite old size images with newly compressed images.

  • Page 38: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press the button. button, and select the [Setup] menu with the a 2. Press the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the OO buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 39 Fr. No. Reset This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. * Cancel / Execute Light Freq. This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When photographing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area's voltage.

  • Page 40: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Pentium III 800 or equivalent Windows 2000/XP/Vista 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

  • Page 41: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi- ness associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the cam- era for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones...

  • Page 42: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 2 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (12.0 megapixels) Still image 3968 x 2976, 3264 x 2448, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Image resolution Video clip 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) LCD monitor 2.8”...

  • Page 44: Appendix

    APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. Size Quality Fine Standard 3968 x 2976 Economy...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom The power does not come The battery runs out quickly. The battery is not fully charged. The battery or camera feels warm.

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera.
  • Page 47 3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with the s buttons. Select the [Print Num.] (up to 99) with the buttons.

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