Sanyo VPC-E1090 Instruction Manual

Sanyo VPC-E1090 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 VPC-E1090 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera 10 Mega Pixels...
  • Page 3: Copyright

    Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Battery Information • Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery. • Use only the type of battery (SANYO Li-ion battery, Type NP40, 3.7V, 720mAH). Using other types of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Warnings Read and understand all WARNING Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6: For American Users

    iv Preface Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well- ventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.
  • Page 7: For Eu Users

    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: Canadian Ices-003 Information

    Preface 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 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 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ... i About this Manual ...i Copyright ... i Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ... i Declaration of Conformity ...ii Trademark Recognition ...ii Safety and Handling Precautions ...ii Camera Information ...ii Battery Information ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii WARNING ...iii CAUTION ...
  • Page 10 Camera Buttons ...4 Navigation Buttons ... 4 The Scene Button ... 7 Function Buttons ... 9 LCD screen ...10 Capture/Video Mode Display ... 10 Camera Setup ... 15 Attaching the Wrist Strap ...15 Inserting the Battery ...15 Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card ...16 Charging the Battery ...17 Charging the Battery with USB power ...17 Turning On ...18...
  • Page 11 Focus Zone ... 26 EV Compensation ... 27 AEB ... 27 M-Burst Interval ... 27 White Balance ... 28 ISO Speed ... 28 AE Metering ... 29 Color ... 29 Sharpness ... 29 Saturation ... 30 Contrast ... 30 Setup ... 30 Video Capture Menu ...31 Video Resolution ...
  • Page 12 Red-Eye Removal ... 39 Frame Composite ... 40 Move ... 41 Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC ...42 Camera Settings ... 43 The Setup Menu ...43 LCD Brightness ... 43 File Number ... 43 Digital Zoom ... 44 Quick View ... 44 Continuous AF ...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by- step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: •...
  • Page 14: Camera Views

    2 Introduction • Easy-to-use button interface • PictBridge compatibility • Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies • AV output to view your pictures and movies on your TV • USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC Camera Views Front View Wrist strap loop...
  • Page 15: Top View / Bottom View

    Top View / Bottom View Zoom lens Shutter button Power button Left / Right View Wrist strap loop Battery/SD card compartment Introduction 3 Tripod mount Speaker USB/AV port DC-in port Camera Views...
  • Page 16: Led Indicators

    4 Introduction LED Indicators LED Status Blue (steady) Power/ Flash LED Blue (blinking) Self-timer LED Red (blinking) (10 sec) Red (blinking) (2 sec) Camera Buttons Navigation Buttons The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.
  • Page 17 Icon Button Function 1. Move up in the OSD menus 2. In Capture mode: UP/FLASH/ DELETE 3. In Playback mode: 4. In USB mode: 1. Move right in the OSD menus 2. In Capture mode: 3. In Video mode: RIGHT/ 4.
  • Page 18 6 Introduction Icon Button DOWN/ SCREEN/ FACE DETECTION/ SMILE DETECTION Camera Buttons Function 1. Move down in the OSD menus 2. In Capture mode: • Press to scroll through histogram, face detection, smile detection, extra icons disappear and all icons turn back on LCD screen •...
  • Page 19: The Scene Button

    Icon Button LEFT/MACRO The Scene Button The camera is equipped with a convenient SCENE button that takes you to the Scene Menu where you can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options. Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN navigation buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select.
  • Page 20 8 Introduction Self Portrait Night Portrait Museum Snow Sunset Fireworks Beach Party Foliage Kids & Pets Copy Backlight Video Camera Buttons Scroll to Self Portrait mode Scroll to Night Portrait mode Scroll to Museum mode Scroll to Snow mode Scroll to Sunset mode Scroll to Fireworks mode Scroll to Beach mode Scroll to Party mode...
  • Page 21: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons Icon Button MENU MENU PLAYBACK ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT Function Press to display the Menu options Press to review photos/videos clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card In Capture mode: • Press to zoom in on subject to be taken In Playback mode: •...
  • Page 22: Lcd Screen

    10 Introduction LCD screen The high resolution 2.7” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video. Use the SCENE button to switch between screen modes. Press the DOWN/SCREEN FACE DETECTION /SMILE DETECTION (all icons are displayed) and a simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown...
  • Page 23 Introduction 11 Self Portrait Night Portrait Museum Snow Sunset Fireworks Beach Party Foliage Kids & Pets Copy Backlight Video Image Resolution 8.9M 3:2 2.1M 16:9 LCD screen...
  • Page 24 12 Introduction Best Image Quality Better Good Auto Flash Flash Off Flash Fill Flash Anti Red-eye Self Timer Self-timer/ Burst mode Burst Mode M-Burst Bracket Exit Macro indicator Macro Mode Capture Mode Image Counter Video Mode SD/SDHC Card Memory Interface Internal Memory Date Stamp Anti-Shake...
  • Page 25 Zoom Bar Compensation Aperture Value (Max.) Shutter Speed Battery Full Battery Indicator Battery Low Battery Insufficient AF Frame Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO Speed ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Multi-Zone Focus Zone Center Selected Area Introduction 13 -2.0EV ~ +2.0EV F2.9/F5.2 2 ~ 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 26 14 Introduction High Sharpness Normal High Contrast Normal High Saturation Normal Auto Sunny White Balance Tungsten Fluorescent Cloudy Matrix AE Metering Spot Average Camera Steady Warning LCD screen...
  • Page 27: Camera Setup

    (Label side up) 3. Close the battery compartment. Note: Use SANYO Li-ion battery, Type NP40, 3.7V, 720mAH and the battery should be fully charged before using for the first time. Camera Setup 15 Attaching the Wrist Strap...
  • Page 28: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    16 Camera Setup Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card The camera features 16 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/ SDHC memory card for additional storage. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card. 1. Open the battery compartment on the left of the camera.
  • Page 29: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the camera and connect the DC power supply cable with the power adapter as shown in the picture. 2. Connect the power adapter to a live household outlet to start charging. The power LED will blink during the charging process.
  • Page 30: Turning On

    18 Camera Setup Turning On Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, press the POWER button again. First Time Use Press the POWER button as described in “Turning On” on page 18, a welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen.
  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies. Note: If the camera temperature exceeds 60 °C, a warning "Camera high temperature" will appear and the camera will shut down automatically to protect the safety of the camera and the user. Taking your First Photo Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.
  • Page 32: Using Macro Mode

    20 Getting Started Using Macro Mode Macro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when your subject is very close to the camera. Press the LEFT/MACRO The Macro icon displays on the LCD screen. Macro mode range: 10-70cm(Wide) 35-70cm(Tele) Setting the Flash Mode You can choose from 4 flash modes to suit various lighting conditions.
  • Page 33: Using The Aeb (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function

    To set the self-timer/burst mode: 1. Press the RIGHT/SELF-TIMER the self-timer( ) and burst photography options ( screen. 2. Once you have selected an option, frame and take your shot. In self-timer mode, the icon will flash until the time expires and the photo is taken. 3.
  • Page 34: Setting The Scene Mode

    22 Getting Started Setting the Scene Mode The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions. Each setting is configured automatically by the camera. To select scene modes: Press the SCENE button to access Scene menu which displays the Scene menu options.
  • Page 35: Using The Self Portrait Mode

    To disable the face and smile detection function, press the DOWN/SCREEN DETECTION /SMILE DETECTION Using the Self Portrait Mode The up-to-date Self Portrait function allows you to take self-portrait shots. When enabling the Self Portrait function, a white detection frame will appear and track your face automatically.
  • Page 36: Recording Voice Memos

    24 Getting Started Recording Voice Memos The voice memo should be activated (ON) on the VOICE MEMO submenu of SETUP menu at first. In Capture mode: You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it's taken. 1.
  • Page 37: Capture Settings

    Capture Settings This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips. The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu: 1. Press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to select the capture mode you need, then press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 38: Image Resolution

    26 Capture Settings Image Resolution The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 8 settings for image resolution are available: • 10M (3664x2748) • 8.9M 3:2 (3664x2442) •...
  • Page 39: Ev Compensation

    P-Mode The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking a photo. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options and press the OK button to enter. 3 settings for focus zone are available: •...
  • Page 40: White Balance

    28 Capture Settings White Balance The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient white light when shooting. White balance represents the degree of coolness of the light. If the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; if it has a bluish tinge, it is said to be cool.
  • Page 41: Ae Metering

    AE Metering The AE Metering setting allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 AE metering settings are available: • MATRIX (default): Camera metering is set for evaluating 16 zones of objects with intelligent weighting in the frame.
  • Page 42: Saturation

    30 Capture Settings Saturation The Saturation setting allows you to adjust the saturation of the colors in your photos. Use a high saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options.
  • Page 43: Video Capture Menu

    Video Capture Menu To access the video menu: 1. Press the SCENE button and scroll to press the OK button to enable the Video function. Press again to enable the anti-shake function. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. 3.
  • Page 44: Photo & Video Playback

    32 Photo & Video Playback Photo & Video Playback Playback Mode Display Press the DOWN/SCREEN navigation button at Playback mode. Photo Playback 1/140 1/140 1/140 F3.5 1/125 -1.0EV SANY0123.JPG SANY0123.JPG 2008/01/01 2009/02/01 2008/02/01 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 Name Playback mode Image resolution Protect Sharpness Flash mode...
  • Page 45 Color mode Quantity SD card / Internal memory Histogram File Name Date and Time Next Battery status Previous Voice memo Mode icons ISO Speed Contrast White balance Saturation AE Metering EV Compensation Shutter speed Aperture value (Max.) Image quality Photo & Video Playback 33 1/140, 2/30 Photo mode: SANY0001.JPG Video mode: SANY0001.AVI...
  • Page 46: Viewing Photos/Videos On The Lcd Screen

    34 Photo & Video Playback Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen: 1. Press the PLAYBACK button 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips. 3.
  • Page 47: Viewing Photos/Videos On Your Tv

    Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the PC/AV port on the side of the camera. To connect your camera to a TV: 1. Turn on the camera and make sure that the camera’s video out format is set to the same as that of the TV.
  • Page 48: Deleting Photos/Videos

    36 Photo & Video Playback Deleting Photos/Videos The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on internal memory or a memory card. To delete a photo/video: 1. In Playback mode, press the UP/FLASH navigation button to display the Delete menu. 2.
  • Page 49: Slideshow

    When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer. To set DPOF: 1. Press the MENU button to select DPOF from the menu at the playback mode, then press the OK button to enter the DPOF function.
  • Page 50: Resize

    38 Photo & Video Playback Resize The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution. To resize a photo: 1. Press the MENU button to select RESIZE from the menu, then press the OK button to enter the Resize function. 2.
  • Page 51: Protect

    Protect You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally erased. To lock a photo or video: 1. Press the MENU button to select PROTECT from the menu and press the OK button to enter. 2. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select lock button to confirm the one you needed.
  • Page 52: Frame Composite

    40 Photo & Video Playback Frame Composite The Frame Composite function supports 9 various decoration frame types to make your captured pictures more funny. Please note the image resolution of the picture that you want apply the frame needs being higher than 3M. To add a frame on your picture: 1.
  • Page 53: Move

    Move The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card. To move an image: 1. Press the MENU button to select SETUP from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm. 2. Select the IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 54: Transferring Photos/Videos To Your Pc

    42 Photo & Video Playback Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC To transfer photos and videos to your PC: Connect the camera’s PC/AV port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable. The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/SDHC card appear as removable drives in the file manager.
  • Page 55: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings according to your preferences. To access the setup menu: 1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes.
  • Page 56: Digital Zoom

    44 Camera Settings Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off. Press the OK button to confirm. Select ON to enable the function or OFF (default) to disable it. Quick View The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken.
  • Page 57: Camera Sound

    Camera Sound The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. You can also set the start-up and shutter sound when you turn on the camera and press the SHUTTER button. Available options are as follows: • VOLUME: OFF, LOW, NORMAL (default), HIGH •...
  • Page 58: Video Out

    46 Camera Settings Video Out The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the video output, depending on the type of your TV. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 2 options are available: • NTSC •...
  • Page 59: Date And Time

    Date and Time The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time: Press the OK button to confirm. • Press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to select the field.
  • Page 60: Format

    48 Camera Settings Format The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD/SDHC card. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 3 options are available: •...
  • Page 61: About

    About The About screen allows you to check the current firmware version of the camera. PictBridge Print (PTP) The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly without connecting the camera to a PC. If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB Mode”...
  • Page 62: Image Storage

    50 Camera Settings Image Storage See “Image Storage” on page 47 for detailed information. This Image Print the selected image with the current setting. 1. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select THIS IMAGE from the options and press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 63: Index Print

    Index Print Use this function to print all images in index format. 1. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select the Paper size. • DEFAULT SIZE • LETTER • A4 2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to set the number of copies.
  • Page 64: Dpof Image

    52 Camera Settings DPOF Image See “DPOF” on page 36 for detailed information. All Images Print all images saved in memory. 1. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select ALL IMAGES from the options and press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Effective Resolution Image Type General Dimensions Exterior Casing Aperture (Max.) Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focal Length Optics Photo Graphic Range Shutter Speed Viewfinder Field of View Specifications 53 Approx. 10.0M Pixels 1/2.33” CCD 2.7” TFT, 230,000 Pixels 94(W) x 58(H) x 21(D)mm Plastic housing Wide: F2.9 Tele: F5.2...
  • Page 66 54 Specifications Auto Power Off / Time Out ISO Equivalent External Memory Camera Flash Modes Features Shooting Mode Tripod Mount Macro Image File Formats Image Resolution Image Quality Mode Quality Levels Auto(IS0 80~320) Manual(ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600) *Sensitivity is measured in compliance with the ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006) Support SD/SDHC card from 32MB to 16GB Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye...
  • Page 67 DPOF Erase Protection Exposure Compensation Sharpness Color AE Metering Focus Flash Range Capture Features Lens Thread Anti-Shake Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Drive Mode Quick Delete Quick View Quick Review Self Timer Playback Magnify White Balance Specifications 55 Version 1.1 Selectable +/-2.0EV with 0.3EV/0.4EV steps High, Normal, Low Vivid, Color, Black&White, Sepia Matrix, Spot, Average...
  • Page 68 56 Specifications Video output Stream to SD/SDHC Speaker Video Movie File Format Movie Length Microphone Battery Power Battery Life Camera Interface Capability Host Platform Operating Temperature Standards Language PAL, NTSC Yes, Mono Close to 80 min. Max. file size is 4G bytes. Yes, Mono NP-40 Lithium-ion CIPA 220 images...
  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on Camera turns off automatically Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD then camera turns off LCD screen displays ‘Card Requires Formatting’ LCD screen displays ‘Card is Full’ LCD screen displays ‘Card is Locked’...
  • Page 70 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Printed in China...

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