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

  • Page 3: Copyright

    Preface i 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

    Preface iii Safety Instructions Warnings Cautions Read and understand all before using this product. 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.

  • 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 1 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 Flash...

  • Page 15: Top View / Bottom View

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

  • Page 16: Led Indicators

    4 Introduction LED Indicators LED Status Camera Status Power Off Blue (steady) Ready to take picture Power/ Camera busy/normal battery charging in Flash LED Blue (blinking) slow blink/over heat caution while battery is charged Self-timer off Self-timer LED Red (blinking) (10 sec) Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds Red (blinking) (2 sec) Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds...
  • Page 17 Introduction 5 Icon Button Function 1. Move up in the OSD menus 2. In Capture mode: • Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and Anti Red-eye) • Press to pan up in AF area selection • Press to delete in QUICK VIEW (QV) “ON” at SETUP mode during mark appears on LCD UP/FLASH/...
  • Page 18 6 Introduction Icon Button 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 • Press to pan down in AF area selection Note: Face and smile detection functions are not DOWN/ available in Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape,...

  • Page 19: The Scene Button

    Introduction 7 Icon Button Function 1. Move left in the OSD menus 2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus 3. In Capture mode: • Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen •...
  • Page 20 8 Introduction Scroll to Self Portrait mode Self Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode Night Portrait Scroll to Museum mode Museum Scroll to Snow mode Snow Scroll to Sunset mode Sunset Scroll to Fireworks mode Fireworks Scroll to Beach mode Beach Scroll to Party mode Party...

  • Page 21: Function Buttons

    Introduction 9 Function Buttons Icon Button Function MENU MENU Press to display the Menu options Press to review photos/videos clips saved in the PLAYBACK internal memory or on the memory card In Capture mode: • Press to zoom in on subject to be taken ZOOM IN 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 button to switch between a full display...
  • 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 10 Seconds Self Timer Self-timer/ 2 Seconds Burst mode Burst Mode M-Burst Bracket +/- 0.3 EV Exit Macro indicator Macro Mode Capture Mode Quantity 9999 Image Counter Video Mode...
  • Page 25 Introduction 13 Zoom Bar -2.0EV ~ +2.0EV Compensation Aperture Value F2.9/F5.2 (Max.) Shutter Speed 2 ~ 1/2000 sec. Battery Full Battery Indicator Battery Low Battery Insufficient (Blink) AF Frame Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO Speed ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Multi-Zone...
  • 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

    2. Insert the battery into the compartment observing the correct polarity. (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. 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

    Camera Setup 17 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.

  • 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 19 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.

  • 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 navigation button. The Macro icon displays on the LCD screen. Macro mode range: 10-70cm(Wide) 35-70cm(Tele) Setting the Flash Mode...

  • Page 33: Using The Aeb (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function

    Getting Started 21 To set the self-timer/burst mode: 1. Press the RIGHT/SELF-TIMER /BURST MODE navigation button to cycle through the self-timer( ) and burst photography options ( ) on the LCD 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.

  • Page 34: Setting The Scene Mode

    22 Getting Started Setting the Scene Mode The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in P-Mode 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

    Getting Started 23 To disable the face and smile detection function, press the DOWN/SCREEN /FACE DETECTION /SMILE DETECTION navigation button again. 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 25 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: 8.9M 3:2 • 10M (3664x2748) •...

  • Page 39: Ev Compensation

    Capture Settings 27 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 MULTI-ZONE UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options and CENTER press the OK button to enter. 3 settings for focus zone are SELECTED AREA 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. AUTO White balance represents the degree of coolness of the light. If SUNNY the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; TUNGSTEN if it has a bluish tinge, it is said to be cool.

  • Page 41: Ae Metering

    Capture Settings 29 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 MATRIX UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 AE CENTER WEIGHTED metering settings are available: SPOT •...

  • 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 HIGH colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. NORMAL Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options.

  • Page 43: Video Capture Menu

    Capture Settings 31 Video Capture Menu To access the video menu: 1. Press the SCENE button and scroll to Video mode and Video 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 /FACE DETECTION /SMILE DETECTION navigation button at Playback mode. Photo Playback Video Playback 00:00:37 00:00:37 00:00:37 2/30 2/30 2/30 1/140 1/140 1/140 F3.5 1/125 -1.0EV -1.0EV SANY0001.AVI SANY0001.AVI...
  • Page 45 Photo & Video Playback 33 Color mode Quantity 1/140, 2/30 SD card / Internal memory Histogram Photo mode: SANY0001.JPG File Name Video mode: SANY0001.AVI 2009/02/01 Date and Time 00:00:00 Move to next item. Next Battery status Move to previous item. Previous Voice memo Please see “Capture/Video Mode Display”...

  • 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 . The most recent photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips. 3.

  • Page 47: Viewing Photos/Videos On Your Tv

    Photo & Video Playback 35 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.

  • Page 48: Deleting Photos/Videos

    36 Photo & Video Playback Deleting Photos/Videos The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files DELETE stored on internal memory or a memory card. CANCEL To delete a photo/video: VOICE MEMO THIS IMAGE 1. In Playback mode, press the UP/FLASH /DELETE ALL IMAGES navigation button to display the Delete menu.

  • Page 49: Slideshow

    Photo & Video Playback 37 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: 1/140 1/140 1/140 1.

  • Page 50: Resize

    38 Photo & Video Playback Resize The Resize function allows you to change the image 3M 3M 1/140 1/140 1/140 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. EXIT 2.

  • Page 51: Protect

    Photo & Video Playback 39 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.

  • Page 52: Frame Composite

    40 Photo & Video Playback Frame Composite The Frame Composite function supports 9 various decoration 3M 3M 1/140 1/140 1/140 frame types to make your captured pictures more funny. Please note the image resolution of the picture that you want apply Press OK to enter Press OK to enter the frame needs being higher than 3M.

  • Page 53: Move

    Photo & Video Playback 41 Move The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card. THIS IMAGE To move an image: ALL IMAGES 1. Press the MENU button to select SETUP from the menu. EXIT 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 43 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 Enter 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. DIGITAL ZOOM Quick View The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken.

  • Page 57: Camera Sound

    Camera Settings 45 Camera Sound The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. You can also set the start-up and shutter sound VOLUME NORMAL when you turn on the camera and press the SHUTTER button. START-UP Available options are as follows: SHUTTER •...

  • 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 NTSC navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 2 options are available: • NTSC •...

  • Page 59: Date And Time

    Camera Settings 47 Date and Time The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the Press OK when done date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and (Year) time: 2009 / 02 / 01 12 : 00 Press the OK button to confirm.

  • 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 MEMORY CARD confirm. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from INTERNAL MEMORY the menu options.

  • Page 61: About

    Camera Settings 49 About The About screen allows you to check the current firmware MENU version of the camera. FW VERSION : 1.0000 ABOUT PictBridge Print (PTP) The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly without connecting the camera to a PC.

  • 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 1/140 1/140 1/140 IMAGE from the options and press the OK button to THIS IMAGE confirm.

  • Page 63: Index Print

    Camera Settings 51 Index Print Use this function to print all images in index format. 1/140 1/140 1/140 DEFAULT SIZE LETTER INDEX PRINT 1. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select the Paper 1/140 1/140 1/140 size. DEFAULT SIZE • DEFAULT SIZE LETTER •...

  • 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 1/140 1/140 1/140 IMAGES from the options and press the OK button to THIS IMAGE confirm.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications 53 Specifications Effective Resolution Approx. 10.0M Pixels Image Type 1/2.33” CCD General 2.7” TFT, 230,000 Pixels Dimensions 94(W) x 58(H) x 21(D)mm Exterior Casing Plastic housing Wide: F2.9 Aperture (Max.) Tele: F5.2 Optical Zoom Up to 3x Digital Zoom Up to 5x Wide(W): 32mm, Focal Length...
  • Page 66 54 Specifications Auto Power Off / Time Out Auto(IS0 80~320) Manual(ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600) ISO Equivalent *Sensitivity is measured in compliance with the ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006) External Memory Support SD/SDHC card from 32MB to 16GB Camera Flash Modes Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye Features Auto, P-Mode, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Portrait, Self-Porait, Night...
  • Page 67 Specifications 55 DPOF Version 1.1 Erase Protection Exposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0EV with 0.3EV/0.4EV steps Sharpness High, Normal, Low Color Vivid, Color, Black&White, Sepia AE Metering Matrix, Spot, Average Multi-Zone Focus Center Selected area Wide: Operating Range 0.6 ~ 3m @ ISO Auto Flash Range Tele: Operating Range Capture...
  • Page 68 56 Specifications Video output PAL, NTSC Stream to SD/SDHC Speaker Yes, Mono Video Movie File Format Movie Length Close to 80 min. Max. file size is 4G bytes. Microphone Yes, Mono Battery NP-40 Lithium-ion Power Battery Life CIPA 220 images Camera Interface USB 2.0 high speed Capability...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 57 Troubleshooting Problem Action • The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. Camera does not turn on • The battery is installed incorrectly. Re-insert the battery observing the correct polarity. Press the POWER button again to turn on the camera. Camera turns off automatically Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD then...
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