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Sanyo VPC CA6 - Xacti Camcorder - 6.0 MP Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA65EX and
VPC-CA65GX.
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-CA65EX
VPC-CA65GX
SAFETY MANUAL
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    VPC-CA65EX INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-CA65GX Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA65EX and VPC-CA65GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. SAFETY MANUAL Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CA65EX, VPC-CA65GX 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: Symbols Used In This Manual

    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: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card Insert the battery pack. Battery pack slot 1 Press the latch Lever 1 Push 2 Open 2 Insert Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card.
  • Page 5 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
  • Page 6 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Playback kVideo clip playback Press the REC/PLAY button. SET button h The display switches to the REC/PLAY button Playback Screen. h Press the [G] or [H] button to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the...
  • Page 7 Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Introduced here is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) to burn movies captured with your camera to a DVD, creating your original DVD. Install the application programs Install two programs from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (in this manual, referred to as Photoshop Album SE) and, for creating DVDs, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0...

  • Page 8: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE In the installation window, click on [Finish]. h The installation window closes. h Remove the DVD-ROM from your computer’s DVD drive. <About the Kodak online service> h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears.
  • Page 9 Select [COMPUTER], and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. h Select [CARD READER], and press the SET button. h The screen to import data to the computer appears on your computer’s monitor. Click the [IMPORT] button.
  • Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD Double-click on your desktop’s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program. h The Premiere Elements welcome screen appears. Click on the [New Project] icon. h The [New Project] dialog box appears. Type a project name in the “Name:”...
  • Page 11 Click the [OK] button. h The screen to edit the data you’ll burn to the DVD appears. Click on [Files and folders] in the “Get Media from:” field. h The screen to select the data to burn to the DVD appears. h Specify the folder that contains the files (My Pictures\Adobe\Digital Camera Data\Date folder).
  • Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [Open] button. h The window to select the data closes, and the display returns to the screen to edit the data you’ll burn to the DVD. h The data specified in step 6 appears in the “Available Media:” field. Double-click on the data you wish to burn to the DVD.
  • Page 13 Click the [Create DVD] tab. h “DVD menus” appears. Click the [Burn DVD] button. h The dialog box to burn to a DVD appears. h For “Burn to:” in the “DVD Settings”, specify “Disc”. Click the [Burn] button. h Burning to DVD begins. When writing is complete, click the [Close] button.
  • Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.

  • Page 15: Waterproof Feature

    Concerning your camera’s Important! waterproof feature This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 16: Other Cautions

    NOTE k Storing and maintaining your camera i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ............5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........9 How to use the accessories ............11 Media cards that can be used with this camera ......13 SPECIAL FEATURES ................14 Waterproof capability ..............14 Movable monitor for any shooting angle ........15 Capture still shots while recording a video clip ......
  • Page 18 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ......45 Shooting still images ..............45 Viewing still images ...............47 9-image display playback ..............48 Art mode playback .................49 Selecting the playback folder ............50 Magnifying (zooming in) the image ..........51 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..52 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..........54 Audio recording ................54 Audio data playback ..............56...
  • Page 19 CONTENTS PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ..............98 Display the Printing Instructions Screen ........98 Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ......100 Index print ................... 102 Clearing all the printing instructions ..........103 ROTATE IMAGE ................104 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ..........105 RED-EYE CORRECTION ..............
  • Page 20 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ..............150 DIRECT PRINTING ................151 Print preparations ................151 To select one image and print it (one image) ......153 To print all the images (all images) ..........154 Thumbnail prints (index) ..............155 To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) ............156 To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) ............157...

  • Page 21: 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. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions...
  • Page 22 Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 69 Shoot in bright conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 58 • “SETTING THE FLASH MODE” on page 72 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 69 Increase the camera’s sensitivity •...
  • Page 23 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started Adjust the speaker Smooth out video clip viewing images volume playback • “Playing back a video • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” • “SMOOTH PLAYBACK” clip” on page 42 on page 91 on page 118 •...
  • Page 24 Data managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio data • “9-image display playback” on page 48 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa • “COPY DATA” on page 96 Delete data Protect images from accidental erasure •...

  • Page 25: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case i Xacti Software DVD (DVD- (pages 11 and 12): 1 set ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 21 i Lithium-ion battery pack and 23): 1 charger and power cord (page 21): 1...
  • Page 26 i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English...

  • Page 27: How To Use The Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap English...
  • Page 28 k Soft case English...

  • Page 29: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English...

  • Page 30: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Waterproof capability The camera is equipped to safely be used in water at a temperature of less than 40 ºC (104ºF), at a depth of less than 1.5 m (59 in.), for up to...

  • Page 31: Movable Monitor For Any Shooting Angle

    SPECIAL FEATURES Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself. If you swivel the monitor unit to its farthest position, the...

  • Page 32: Capture Still Shots While Recording A Video Clip

    Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 52) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 01:10:15 01:10:15 Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos...

  • Page 33: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images

    SPECIAL FEATURES Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 18) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.

  • Page 34: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Internet Computer Dedicated USB interface cable Printer Dedicated AV interface cable DC adaptor AC adaptor (Optional) (Optional) i Card reader i DPOF-compatible Commercially available printer SD Memory Card i Photo shop English...

  • Page 35: Setup

    SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Flash Speaker Lens Stereo microphone Monitor unit To open REC/PLAY button ON/OFF button Strap holder There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. Concerning the drainage holes, see page 60. English...
  • Page 36 Rear ] button ] button MENU button [T]/[]] button [G] button [H] button [W]/[P] button SET button Multi-indicator Battery/card compartment cover Monitor Tripod stand hole English...

  • Page 37: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Insert the battery pack in the CHARGE indicator battery charger. [o] mark h Insert it in the direction Battery pack indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Socket To power outlet Connect the supplied power...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Installing The Battery Pack And Card

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery/card compartment Lever cover. h While gently pressing the lever, open the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Push 2 Open Insert the battery pack.
  • Page 40 <To remove the battery pack...> 1 Press the latch h Press the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. 2 Pull out Close the battery/card compartment Press the [PUSH LOCK] part cover. to securely close the cover. h Press the [PUSH LOCK] part to Lever close the cover securely.
  • Page 41 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Close the battery/card compartment cover securely i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc.

  • Page 42: Install The Card

    Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 144). Open the battery/card Card slot compartment cover. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. 1 Open 2 Insert Close the battery/card compartment cover.
  • Page 43 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card. HINT Shooting without a card installed i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card.

  • Page 44: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the Monitor unit ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode.

  • Page 45: Turning Off The Camera

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 46: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the arrow buttons to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
  • Page 47 OPERATION BUTTONS <Select the icon to the left or right> To select the icon to the right, press the [H] button. RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps HQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 To select the icon to the left, press the [G] button. RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps HQ...

  • Page 48: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken 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.
  • Page 49 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. CLOCK SET 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. DATE 2007/12/24 h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2007/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month →...
  • Page 50 Set the order in which the date is CLOCK SET displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. DISP Y / M / D 3 Press the [T] or [W] button. h Press the [T] button to change the displayed date order as follows:...

  • Page 51: Screen Display

    SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the info display icon j, and INFO DISPLAY press the SET button. h The Screen Display Screen DATE & TIME appears. COUNTER DATE &...

  • Page 52: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold <Holding the camera> A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand,...

  • Page 53: Using The Autofocus

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 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 78).
  • Page 54 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 55: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (page 28). Press the REC/PLAY button. h Each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. 240 240 240 00:19:36 00:19:36...

  • Page 56: Hints For Taking Pictures

    Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the [ button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 124). Where is the image and audio 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 57: Video Clip Recording And Playback

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips Turn on the camera ] button (page 28). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a...

  • Page 58: Playing Back A Video Clip

    Playing back a video clip Press the REC/PLAY button. SET button h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. PLAY PLAY PLAY 2007.12.24 2007.12.24 2007.12.24 REC/PLAY <To return to the Shooting button Screen>...
  • Page 59 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, press the [W] button. During playback, press the SET button or press the [T] button. Pause During accelerated playback, press the [T] button.
  • Page 60 HINT You can play audio and video clips on your iPod i Audio files and video clips that were recorded with your camera can be played back on an iPod. (Video clips that were recorded in the b or a mode will need to be converted.) Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for...

  • Page 61: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images Turn on the camera (page 28). ] button Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the...
  • Page 62 HINT Focus indicator What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i If the focus range (page 78) is set to a setting other than manual -, a target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the...

  • Page 63: Viewing Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is SET button shown on the monitor. Arrow buttons Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, press the [G] button. To display the next image, press the [H] button.

  • Page 64: 9-Image Display Playback

    9-image display playback Press the REC/PLAY button to Arrow buttons display the Playback Screen. SET button Press the [W] button. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the [G] or [H] buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button or [T] button to switch to normal (full-screen)

  • Page 65: Art Mode Playback

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. In normal playback, display an image (pages 42 and 47), or on the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to select an image...

  • Page 66: Selecting The Playback Folder

    Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Press the REC/PLAY button to display the Playback Screen. Press the [W] button three times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.

  • Page 67: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the still image. Press the [T] button. 108% 108% 108% 108% 108% h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 68: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 28). ] button ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button.
  • Page 69 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. Why does recording stop? i When you capture a still image during video clip recording, recording briefly stops while the image is being saved.

  • Page 70: Audio Recording And Playback

    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Turn on the camera (page 28). Press the MENU button. Audio memo icon h The menu display appears. RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H.
  • Page 71 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Press the [ ] button. Recording time h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the REC00:09:45 monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.

  • Page 72: Audio Data Playback

    Audio data playback Press the REC/PLAY button. 00:00:00 h The playback screen for the audio track that was just recorded appears. Play back the recording. PLAY PLAY PLAY Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button or the [T] button. During fast forward or fast reverse press the [T] button.

  • Page 73: Using The Zoom

    USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 133). Point the camera lens at the subject. [T] or [W] button Press the [T] or [W] button to compose the desired image.

  • Page 74: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the arrow buttons (page 134), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 134). [G] or [H] button Press the arrow button to which the operation shortcut was assigned.
  • Page 75 EXPOSURE CORRECTION HINT The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i When the standby mode or sleep mode is activated. i After the power is turned off.

  • Page 76: After Using The Camera In Water

    AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. Turn off the camera, and close the battery/card compartment cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 5 minutes.

  • Page 77: Shooting

    SHOOTING PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU The RECORDING MENU is used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The RECORDING MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 120]).

  • Page 78: Switching The Page

    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. Display the RECORDING MENU (page 61). Press the [G] button. PAGE indication h The RECORDING MENU PAGE RECORDING MENU changes. h Each time the [G] button is MOVIE pressed, the display changes as 640×480 30fps SHQ follows: MPEG-4 AVC/H.

  • Page 79: Overview Of The Recording Menu

    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 English...
  • Page 80 1 Video clip menu (page 67) 3 Scene select menu (page 69) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, =: Full auto mode 30 frames per second, high a: Sports mode bit rate >: Portrait mode a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, +: Landscape mode 30 frames per second, /: Night view portrait mode...
  • Page 81 DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW English...
  • Page 82 1 Image stabilizer menu u: Sets the sensitivity to (page 76) ISO 100 (video clip recording mode: p: Shoot using the video clip corresponds to ISO 900). field of view display. v: Sets the sensitivity to q: Shoot using the still image ISO 200 (video clip field of view display.

  • Page 83: Image Quality

    IMAGE QUALITY Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.

  • Page 84: Still Image Resolution Setting

    Still image resolution setting By setting the still 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 PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62).

  • Page 85: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto).
  • Page 86 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 41. For still image shooting, see page 45. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera.

  • Page 87: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).

  • Page 88: Setting The Flash Mode

    SETTING THE FLASH MODE The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode).
  • Page 89 SETTING THE FLASH MODE CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 134), you can change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 90: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button or ] button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ ] button or ] button is pressed.
  • Page 91 SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 134), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.

  • Page 92: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)

    PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
  • Page 93 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) <Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is enabled> i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.

  • Page 94: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE If you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it’s easy to bring the subject into focus. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the focus menu. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.)

  • Page 95: How To Use The Manual Focus

    FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu (page 78), and press the SET button 2 times. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to select the desired focus distance, and 00:00:15 press the SET button.

  • Page 96: 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 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 monitor.

  • Page 97: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but with emphasis on the center area.

  • Page 98: 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 PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (ISO 50 to 400 [video clip recording mode: corresponds to ISO 450 to 3600]).
  • Page 99 ISO SENSITIVITY HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 134), you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 100: 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 PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the white balance menu.

  • Page 101: Playback

    PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The PLAYBACK MENU is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The PLAYBACK MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 120]).

  • Page 102: Switching The Page

    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 85). Press the [G] button. PAGE indication h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to PLAYBACK MENU the other PAGE. SLIDESHOW h Each time the [G] button is Auto playback of pressed, the display changes as files...

  • Page 103: Overview Of The Playback Menu

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU PAGE 1 PLAYBACK MENU SLIDESHOW Auto playback of files 1 Slideshow (page 89) 5 Copy (page 96) h Select the slideshow settings h Copy files from the card to the and initiate playback. internal memory, or vice versa.
  • Page 104 PAGE 2 PLAYBACK MENU ROTATE Rotate image 1 Rotate image (page 104) 5 Video clip edit (page 109) h Rotate still images. h Edit video clips. 2 Resize (page 105) 6 Smooth playback (page 118) h Reduce the resolution of a still h Smooth out the movement image.

  • Page 105: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and video clips continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the slideshow icon V, and SLIDESHOW press the SET button.
  • Page 106 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. k About BGM audio files In addition to the three BGM melodies stored in your camera, you can import audio files to the camera’s internal memory to use.

  • Page 107: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the playback volume icon PLAY VOLUME Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to adjust the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 108: Data Protect

    DATA PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the protect icon A, and PROTECT press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears.
  • Page 109 DATA PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 144). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Press the [G] or [H] button. To cancel the protect mode for a file...

  • Page 110: Deleting Data

    DELETING DATA You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can delete the data one at a time, or all at once. To delete data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
  • Page 111 DELETING DATA Press the [T] button to select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears.

  • Page 112: Copy Data

    COPY DATA Images and audio files 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 26). Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the copy icon S, and press COPY the SET button.
  • Page 113 COPY DATA Press the SET button. INT MEM CARD h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in COPY SINGLE the background on the screen. COPY ALL COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.

  • Page 114: Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 request an index print.
  • Page 115 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 108).

  • Page 116: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 98). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH PRINT INSTRUCTIONS IMAGE”.
  • Page 117 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> Quantity h Press the [T] or [W] button. EACH IMAGE h The quantity indication : ----/--/-- changes. copy h Display the desired number of prints.

  • Page 118: Index Print

    Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 98). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button. INDEX PRINT h The Index Print Screen appears.

  • Page 119: Clearing All The Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 98). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. ALL CLEAR h The Confirm All Clear Screen : 2007/12/25 appears. copy CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images.

  • Page 120: Rotate Image

    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the rotate icon L, and ROTATE press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears.

  • Page 121: Changing Image Size (Resize)

    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher than t can be changed to 1600 × 1200 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 PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86).

  • Page 122: Red-Eye Correction

    RED-EYE CORRECTION If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction). Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86).
  • Page 123 RED-EYE CORRECTION Press the [ ] button. RED-EYE CORRECT. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW SAVE AS NEW: OVERWRITE FILE The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.

  • Page 124: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip

    EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save.

  • Page 125: Editing Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join two video clips together and save the result as a new video clip file. Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...

  • Page 126: Procedure To Join Video Clips

    Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). Join the video clips. i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clips are not affected.
  • Page 127 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera. If you turn off the camera while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit the video clips.

  • Page 128: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)

    Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the edit video icon k, and EDIT VIDEO press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. JOIN Select “CUT”...
  • Page 129 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
  • Page 130 Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip SAVE AS NEW as a new (separate) file, or to delete OVERWRITE FILE the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip.

  • Page 131: Joining Two Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were recorded in different modes cannot be joined. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the edit video icon k, and EDIT VIDEO press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears.
  • Page 132 Move the orange frame to the video Approximate playback time clip you wish to join, and press the SET button. 00:00:36 Select a clip h The specified video clip is labeled Press shutter to save with a number. h Up to 9 video clips can be selected. h To cancel a selection and remove the number label from a video clip, select the video clip and press the...
  • Page 133 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE” in step 6 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased.

  • Page 134: Smooth Playback

    SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the smooth playback O SMOOTH PLAYBACK icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.

  • Page 135: 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. 100-0001 INFO 640 480 30fps 7.5MB Press the MENU button for at MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 least 1 second.

  • Page 136: Option Settings

    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera (page 28), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Press the [G] button two times to OPTION MENU display the OPTION MENU.

  • Page 137: Overview Of The Option Menu

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the OPTION MENU OPTION MENU CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW REC FOLDER NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM SHORTCUTS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT’D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS English...
  • Page 138 1 Date and time setting 9 Flicker-reduction menu (page 32) (page 132) h Set the camera’s internal clock. h Set the flicker-reduction 2 Screen display (page 35) function on or off. h Specify whether the time/date 0 Digital zoom setting (page 133) the image was captured is h Enable or disable the digital...

  • Page 139: Select The Startup Display

    SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the startup display icon +, STARTUP DISPLAY and press the SET button. h The Startup Display Setting Screen DATE &...

  • Page 140: Operation Sounds

    OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ ] button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide.
  • Page 141 OPERATION SOUNDS Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and OPERATION BEEP press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings TURN ON/OFF SHUTTER appears. KEY SW AUDIO GUIDE OPERATION VOL Press the [T] or [W] button to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 142 Press the MENU button. h The operation sound settings are completed. HINT i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not want them to be audible.

  • Page 143: Post-View Setting

    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed and released. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the post-view icon o, and POST VIEW press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears.

  • Page 144: Create/Select A Recording Folder

    CREATE/SELECT A RECORDING FOLDER Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the recording folder icon , and press the SET button. h The Recording Folder Screen appears.

  • Page 145: Noise-Reduction Function

    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize the aural wind noise during video clip or audio recording (wind sound NR) and the visual noise during still image recording (still image NR). Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, NOISE REDUCTION and press the SET button.
  • Page 146 Press the [T] or [W] button to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the noise reduction setting. HINT i The wind sound NR setting should normally be set to OFF when it is not necessary.

  • Page 147: Adjust The Image Quality

    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the image quality icon P, IMAGE SETTINGS and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen NORMAL VIVID appears.

  • Page 148: Flicker-Reduction

    FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120).

  • Page 149: Digital Zoom Setting

    DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the digital zoom icon Q, DIGITAL ZOOM and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. Digital zoom can be used.

  • Page 150: Assign Functions To The Arrow Buttons

    ASSIGN FUNCTIONS TO THE ARROW BUTTONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the [G] and [H] buttons when they are pressed when the Shooting Screen is displayed. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the shortcuts icon m, and SHORTCUTS press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears.
  • Page 151 ASSIGN FUNCTIONS TO THE ARROW BUTTONS Press the [T] or [W] button. SHORTCUTS h Display the function you wish to assign to the button. FLASH Press the SET button. SHORTCUTS h The selected function is assigned to the button, and you are returned to FLASH the Shortcuts Screen.

  • Page 152: Monitor Brightness

    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the brightness icon ,, and BRIGHTNESS press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears.

  • Page 153: 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 120). Select the language icon z, and LANGUAGE press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: German ENGLISH:...

  • Page 154: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s AV terminal. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the TV system icon j, and TV SYSTEM press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: NTSC Outputs NTSC video signals.

  • Page 155: Power Save Function

    POWER SAVE FUNCTION 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 156 Select the desired option, and press POWER SAVE the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. RECORDING 1 min Press the [T] or [W] button to set the standby time. [T]: Increases the standby time. <Example: When [W]: “RECORDING”...

  • Page 157: File No. Memory Function

    FILE NO. MEMORY FUNCTION If a newly formatted 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 158 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 159 FILE NO. MEMORY FUNCTION Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the file number memory icon FILE NO. CONT’D Press the SET button. h The File Number Memory Screen appears. The file number memory function is OFF: The file number memory function is off. Press the [T] or [W] button to make your selection, and press the SET button.

  • Page 160: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory

    INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
  • Page 161 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. h The three BGM audio files that were stored in your camera’s internal memory at the time of purchase can be recovered by formatting the internal memory.

  • Page 162: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the reset settings icon 2, RESET SETTINGS and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. RESET: RESET Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return...

  • Page 163: Checking The Remaining Internal And Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL AND CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much audio and video recording time is available in the internal memory and on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for specific cards, please see “Possible No.

  • Page 164: 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 monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before recording. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 180.
  • Page 165 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 119). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the type of card, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]) the number of images that can be...

  • Page 166: Other Devices And Connections

    OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Use the supplied AV interface cable to connect the camera to a TV. To the USB/AV terminal on the camera Supplied dedicated AV interface cable Yellow plug: To the VIDEO input terminal White plug: To the AUDIO input (L) terminal Switch input to...

  • Page 167: 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 Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
  • Page 168 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. PictBridge MENU h The camera changes to the PRINT 1 IMAGE PictBridge mode, and the PictBridge MENU appears. Print this image CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 169: To Select One Image And Print It (One Image)

    DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one image and print it. Complete the print preparations (page 151). Select the print 1 image icon Y, 100-0009 PRINT 1 IMAGE and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for copy printing appears.

  • Page 170: To Print All The Images (All Images)

    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images. Complete the print preparations (page 151). Select the all images icon u, and 100-0009 PRINT ALL IMAGES press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. PRINT EXIT Select “PRINT”, and press the SET...

  • Page 171: Thumbnail Prints (Index)

    DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images. Complete the print preparations (page 151). Select the index print icon [, and 100-0009 INDEX press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. PRINT Select “PRINT”, and press the SET EXIT button.

  • Page 172: To Print Images According To The Printing Instructions (Print Requested Images)

    To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the print preparations (page 98), and complete the print preparations (page 151). Select the DPOF icon w, and 100-0009 DPOF press the SET button. :2007/07/01 h The Print Requested Images copies...

  • Page 173: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images (Change Printer Settings)

    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 print preparations (page 151). Select the printer settings icon v, PRINTER SETTINGS and press the SET button.
  • Page 174 Adjust the printer settings. PRINTER SETTINGS 1 Press the [T] or [W] button to select a printer setting MEDIA TYPE PRINTER VALUES parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [T] or [W] button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 175: Appendices

    APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Answer Action Why doesn’t the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the your pocket to warm battery pack...
  • Page 176 Question Answer Action Why does the Recorded data is Not a malfunction. multi-indicator being saved on Wait until the multi- flash red? the card. indicator turns off. Why doesn’t the The camera has Not a malfunction. flash operate? determined that Capture the image;...

  • Page 177: Manual Focus

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action What is the — Because shooting difference with the optical between the zoom uses the digital zoom and optics of a physical the optical zoom? lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image.
  • Page 178 Question Answer Action When used in Phenomenon due Not a malfunction. cold weather, why to the nature of Spots that appear in does the image the monitor. the monitor only seem to leave appear in the traces as it monitor and will not moves? be recorded with the images.
  • Page 179 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why do vertical If a bright subject Not a malfunction. stripes appear? is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image. Why isn’t the Due to the Not a malfunction.
  • Page 180 Question Answer Action Why does a There is a Please refer to the message appear problem with the instruction manual Printing during PictBridge printer. for your printer. printing? The “Cannot edit You have Select video clips video” message attempted to join that were recorded appears.
  • Page 181 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Can I use my — When the camera is camera abroad? connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about using the battery charger and power cord abroad, please consult with a dealer...

  • Page 182: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Reference Problem Cause Action page No power. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack.
  • Page 183 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The maximum Install a new not captured number of card. when the images that Delete the ] button or can be images that are ] button is captured or the not necessary. pressed.
  • Page 184 Reference Problem Cause Action page When zooming The optical Not a in or out, the zoom has malfunction. zoom moved to the Release the [T] movement maximum button, and stops magnification press it again. momentarily. position. There is noise The ISO Set the ISO in the captured sensitivity...
  • Page 185 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The flash was Hold the 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 186 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 187 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The subject is Capture the not in focus. too close to the image with the camera. subject within The focus photographable setting is not range. correct. Select the correct focus setting for your needs.
  • Page 188 Reference Problem Cause Action page “No image” is There is no Play back after shown. recorded data capturing for the images or — selected making audio playback recordings. Viewing mode. images During audio The playback Select the playback, there volume setting playback is no sound.
  • Page 189 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The “Image is You have Set the protect protected” attempted to setting for the message delete data that data to appears and is protected “UNLOCK”. the data cannot from accidental be deleted. erasure. The audio The audio Set the audio guide does not...

  • Page 190: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Remarks Sports Portrait > Landscape Focus range: + cannot be selected. Night view portrait Snow & beach Focus range: Fixed at *. Fireworks Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l.
  • Page 191 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Remarks Cosmetic Focus range: + cannot be selected. Monochrome Resolution: k cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected. Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to - when the scene select function is set to anything other than =.

  • Page 192: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format 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 photography devices for the images stored on removable...
  • Page 193 SPECIFICATIONS b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps Video clip a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 1.5 Mbps recording mode l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps (recording d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps resolution, frame rate, bit rate) * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps.
  • Page 194 Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (Approx. 4 sec. max. when scene select function is set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.) Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec. Sensitivity Still image shooting mode (Standard output sensitivity*): Auto (ISO 50 to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 and ISO 1600 (switchable from...
  • Page 195 Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Water-resistant Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Power supply Battery Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery (DB-L20: supplied) ×1 AC adaptor VAR-G8...

  • Page 196: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors USB/AV Audio 310 mVrms (–8 dBs), 47 kΩ, stereo (communications/ output audio-video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, Video output) terminal output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the OPTION MENU) USB 2.0 High-speed Battery life Shooting Still image...

  • Page 197: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the internal memory and for a commercially available SD Memory Card (1 GB, 4 GB). Shooting/ SD Memory Card Resolution...

  • Page 198: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Multi-indicator Color Camera status status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Green Power save mode Flashing activated During self-timer Slow operation Flashing Accessing internal Fast memory/card data Connected to TV/...

  • Page 199: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    SPECIFICATIONS Supplied battery pack charger Part No. VAR-L20NI AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA, Power source MAX: 0.1 A Rated output DC 4.2 V, 650 mA Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), Temperature Ambient...

  • Page 200: Others

    Others Mac OS, QuickTime, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). ®...

  • Page 201: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Comfirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go

    Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

  • Page 202: 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. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.

  • Page 203: 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 204 Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) 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 205 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait 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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