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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-S60EX
VPC-S60
SAFETY MANUAL
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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. 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 kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. kFOR EU USERS Note: iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only 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 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. Battery/card cover Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. h The Shooting Screen appears. English Batteries...
  • Page 5 Shooting kSingle shot (still 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 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

    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. Basic operation Getting started shooting...
  • Page 8 Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 65 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 48 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view mode) on page 44 Photographing people • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (cosmetic mode/portrait mode/night view mode) on page 44 •...
  • Page 9 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back the video clip” on page 41 • “Viewing still images” on page 33 Slideshow playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 80 Adjust the monitor brightness • “Adjust the monitor brightness” on page 29 Search for image data •...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    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 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

    Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i Quick Guide English i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Handstrap

    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”. i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all installation, removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards.

  • 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.
  • Page 16 k Abundant scene functions You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. k Speedy mode-switching Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots with a single button operation. AUTO AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS...

  • 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

    PARTS NAMES Front Mirror: Check the camera angle when taking a picture of yourself. Shutter button Touch sensor indicator ON/OFF button Flash Lens Microphone Self-timer indicator PC/AV terminal cover English...
  • Page 19 PARTS NAMES Rear Illumination sensor • Detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly. Monitor Bottom English Zoom switch [W]/[T] Strap holder Battery/card cover Tripod stand hole Playback button [=] [n] button [m] button SET button SCENE button [o] button MENU button...

  • 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. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Close the battery/card cover. When removing the card... h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
  • Page 22 Manganese batteries cannot be used. i Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life, but there is the danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera. Other batteries i If you wish to use batteries other than the alkaline batteries (LR6), we recommend the following.

  • 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. 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 camera on, and press the MENU button.
  • Page 26 Set the date and time. 1 Press the [m] button to select the year indication. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. 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

    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 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 the camera on. 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 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 turn the camera on. 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. 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 [=]. 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 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 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 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 English...

  • 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 shots mode (page 27). 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 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 shooting.

  • Page 47: Playing Back The Video Clip

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back the video clip 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... Stop playback Pause To extract a still image To play back During forward one image playback at a time During reverse (single- playback frame step) During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate...
  • 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 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 Scene setting 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. Create black-and-white Monochrome photos.

  • 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 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 off). J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s...
  • 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 photography is available in the single-shot shooting mode. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and press the [m] button. 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. h The screen to set the focus range 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: Accessing The Recording Menu

    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 English RECORDING MENU TOUCH SENSOR RESOLUTION FOCUS METHOD WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE...
  • Page 62 1 Touch sensor menu (page 57) #: Set the shutter button touch sensor to ON. $: Set the shutter button touch sensor to OFF. 2 Resolution menu/video clip mode menu (page 58) <Single-shot/sequential shots shooting mode> k: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot shooting mode only D: Shoot at 2,816 ×...
  • Page 63 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 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). Select the audio recording icon <...
  • Page 66 k Playing back audio recordings Listen to your audio recordings. Display the desired audio data. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. Play back the recording. To do this... Forward playback Stop playback Pause Fast forward Fast reverse Return to normal playback speed 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 Spot focus: Display the Recording Menu (page 54). English focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor.

  • 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 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 subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 54). Press the [m] and [o] buttons to select “EXPOSURE” and press the SET button. h The screen to adjust the exposure appears.

  • Page 72: Playback

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. Press the playback button [=]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Press the MENU button. h The Playback Menu appears. h The Playback Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed.

  • Page 73: Overview Of The Playback Menu

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu 1 [Protect] (page 68) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 2 [Rotate image] (page 70) h Rotate still images. 3 [Resize] (page 71) h Reduce the resolution of a still image.

  • 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. h The screen to set the protect setting appears. Select “YES”...
  • 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 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 SET button.
  • Page 79 COPY DATA Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.

  • 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 button. h You are returned to the display in step 2. EACH IMAGE EACH IMAGE 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”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. NO: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the print settings.

  • Page 86: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the Playback Menu (page 66). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the SET button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image).

  • 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. Press and hold the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears.

  • Page 88: Displaying The Option Menu

    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 select the option tab 3.
  • Page 89 DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu English OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS AUTO...
  • Page 90 1 [Date and time setting] (page 19) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 [Sounds] (page 85) h Adjust the sounds produced by the camera. 3 [Post-view] (page 87) h Specify how long a still image is displayed on the monitor after it is captured.

  • 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 SET button. h The screen to set the sounds appears. OPERATION VOL: Volume setting for all camera buttons. TURN ON/OFF: Mute or enable the sound that is produced when the camera is turned...
  • 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 SET button. h The Post View Menu appears. 1SEC: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.

  • 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 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 SET button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.

  • 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 the SET button. h The Standby Time Menu appears. Press the [n] or [o] button to select the standby time. Press the SET button. h The auto power off function is set. h To return to the Option Menu, press the [l] button.

  • 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 the SET button. h The File Number Reset Menu appears. The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”. Select “OFF”, and press the SET button. h The file number reset function was set to OFF.

  • Page 101: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory

    A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 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 press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Menu appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Menu.

  • 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 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

    To the AUDIO input terminal Switch input to VIDEO Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.

  • 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 SET button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. 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. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable.
  • 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. h Specify the image to print. English Print this image? Print this image? COPIES 1 PRINT...
  • Page 112 Specify the number of prints. 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. Select PRINT, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press the [o] 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. h The PictBridge Menu appears. Select PRINT ALL IMAGES, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears.
  • 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. 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, 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

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why are the batteries consumed so Power quickly? Why does the icon appear? Why doesn’t the...
  • Page 118 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned...

  • Page 119: Manual Focus

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Shooting When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible?
  • Page 120 If a bright subject Not a malfunction. is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes...
  • Page 121 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image Viewing clear? images Can I play back image data that I edited using my computer? Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? Why does the “CARD FULL”...
  • Page 122 Question Why can’t the camera be operated? Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “SYSTEM Misc. ERROR” message appear? Answer A temporary Remove the AC internal circuitry adaptor and problem may be batteries from the the cause. camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the batteries and try...

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 124 Problem An image is not captured when the shut- ter button is pressed. The operation buttons (arrow buttons, MENU button, etc.) do not work. The flash does Shooting not operate. The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to...
  • Page 125 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops Shooting momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. No playback Monitor image appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images English Cause The optical Not a zoom has malfunction.
  • Page 126 Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Cause The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright.
  • Page 127 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “NO IMAGE” is shown. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The recording capacity is less Misc. than that indicated in the section “Possible No.

  • Page 128: Notes Regarding The Scene Function

    Notes regarding the scene function During still image shooting About the scene function and focus range settings i The scene function changes to . when the focus range is set to +. i Even if you set the focus range to -, it changes to * when the scene function is set to a ^.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor English CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Digital recording Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology...
  • Page 130 Recording resolution White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes k: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot still 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 ×...
  • Page 131 SPECIFICATIONS Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Monitor English Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 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) For playback: 1x to 57.5x (varies with...
  • Page 132 Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Power Batteries supply AC adaptor (sold separately) Dimensions (at narrowest part, not including grip or lens protrusion) Weight GN = 6.0 Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) (Wide) Approx.

  • Page 133: Camera Connectors

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors PC/AV (communication/sound and image output) terminal Battery life Possible No. of Images* Maximum playback time** * According to the CIPA standard (when using a Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 64MB SD Memory Card). ** With continuous playback when using the monitor. NOTE i Approximate time until batteries run out, based on test conditions at room temperature (25°C [77°F]).
  • 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. Shooting Resolution mode setting setting Single-shot...
  • Page 135 SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. CAUTION i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.

  • 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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