Page 1: Instruction Manual
VPC-E10EX INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E10 VPC-E10GX Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-E10EX, VPC-E10 and VPC-E10GX. 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-E10 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 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 kSymbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS”...
Page 5: Install The Battery Pack
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack. h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging. h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. h Charging takes approximately 2 hr.
Page 6 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 7 Playback kStill image playback ON/OFF button Playback button Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, press the [l] or [m] button. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.
Page 8 (Windows XP) The Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (in this manual referred to as Photoshop Album SE) program in the supplied SANYO Software Pack lets you easily copy the data from your camera to your computer. Install Photoshop Album SE Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 9: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer
Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector.
Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Select “COMPUTER”, and press the USB CONNECTION USB CONNECTION SET button. CARD READER h The screen to select the connection mode appears. PC CAMERA SCREEN CAPTURE SELECT SELECT Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to import data to the computer appears on your computer’s monitor.
Page 11 Click the close button. h Photoshop Album SE closes. About video clip files recorded with this camera h You can use Apple’s QuickTime 3 or later version to play back video clips on a computer. h QuickTime can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.apple.com/quicktime English...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS ................... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ............3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........8 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ....... 11 SYSTEM MAP ..................14 SETUP PARTS NAMES ................... 15 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ............. 17 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ........
Page 13 PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ..........82 IMAGE PROTECT ................84 ROTATE IMAGE ...................85 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ............86 BLUR CORRECTION ................87 CONTRAST CORRECTION ..............89 RED-EYE CORRECTION ..............91 COPY DATA ..................93 PRINT SETTINGS ................95 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ..............100 DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ..101 OPTION DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU ............102 SOUNDS ....................105...
Page 14: 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 15 Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 80 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 59 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 53 Increase the camera’s sensitivity •...
Page 16 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started Adjust the playback volume viewing images • “SOUNDS” on page 105 • “Playing back the video clip” on page 50 • “Viewing still images” on Search for image data Check the focus page 39 •...
Page 17 Data managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Edit photos • “BLUR CORRECTION” on page 87 • “CONTRAST CORRECTION” on page 89 • “RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 91 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa •...
Page 18: Quick Search By Operation
Playback • “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 8 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam • “USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 16 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION...
Page 19: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 charger and power cord i Dedicated USB interface cable: i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL”...
Page 20 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Attaching the handstrap English...
Page 21: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera
Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
Page 22: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA It’s loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, an easy-to-understand guidance display on a large screen, a more extensive scene function, and more. You’ll never miss a photo opportunity, thanks to the quick focus: Touch focus (page 69) Just touch the shutter button lightly, and the touch sensor automatically...
Page 23: Auto Auto
k Abundant scene functions (page 53) You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. AUTO AUTO AUTO Use auto settings Use auto settings Use auto settings k Photo correction feature (page 87) Your camera can correct some problems in still images–red eyes resulting when the flash is used (red-eye effect) and blurred images due to camera movement (camera shake)–to produce more natural-looking photos.
Page 24 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA k Date/time stamp feature (page 81) Use the “date stamp feature” to print the capture date and time on your photo, even if your printer does not have a date stamp function. 2008.12.24 English...
Page 25: System Map
SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos.
Page 26: Setup
SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button ON/OFF button Flash Microphone Lens Self-timer indicator Bottom Battery/card compartment cover Speaker Tripod stand hole English...
Page 27 Rear Strap holder USB/AV terminal cover Zoom switch Playback button [=] [n] button [m] button SET button SCENE button Monitor [o] button MENU button [l] button English...
Page 28: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Connect the supplied power Battery pack charger cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight Power cord and securely. Battery pack charger Insert the battery pack in the Battery pack battery charger.
Page 29 Charging 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 CHARGE”...
Page 30 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 17).
Page 31 HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days.
Page 32: Install The Battery Pack And Card
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Installation i The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 114). i Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct. [o] mark Open battery/card compartment cover Insert the battery pack.
Page 33: Warning Concerning Battery Pack Temperature
CAUTION Be careful when removing the card i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.
Page 34: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the shooting mode Press the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF button h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off. In the playback mode Press the playback button [=] for at least one second.
Page 35: About The Auto Power Off Function
About the auto power off function In order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).
Page 36: Date And Time Setting
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008 Press the ON/OFF button to turn RECORDING MENU the camera on, and press the...
Page 37 Set the date and time. CLOCK SET 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. 2008/12/24 DATE h You can press the [m] button to 12:00 TIME select the indication you wish to change. DISP Y / M / D h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to...
Page 38 DATE AND TIME SETTING Press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu. h The Option Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.
Page 39: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
Page 40 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES About the touch sensor (touch focus) With the touch sensor, the image is focused simply by a light finger-touch on the shutter button (focus lock). With the subject in focus, just gently press the shutter button to take the picture for a perfectly focused image. At the same time, the touch sensor is temporarily deactivated whenever the Recording Menu (page 66) is displayed, thereby facilitating operation of these screens.
Page 41: Using The Autofocus
Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 63).
Page 42 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
Page 43: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode
Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Switch between shooting and playing. Press the ON/OFF button to turn ON/OFF button the camera on. Playback button Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.
Page 44: How To Switch The Shooting Mode
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to switch the shooting mode Your camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots mode). Press the ON/OFF button to ON/OFF button turn the camera on.
Page 45: Switching The Display Mode
Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.
Page 46: Adjust The Monitor Brightness
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Adjust the monitor brightness The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. Press the ON/OFF button to ON/OFF button turn the camera on. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.
Page 47: Hints For Taking Pictures
Hints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted (page 105). Where is the image data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.
Page 48: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES There are two modes for capturing still images. In the single-shot mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured.
Page 49 Gently press the shutter button. h Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to move the camera. h The image that was captured appears on the monitor as long as the shutter button is kept pressed (post view). Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded.
Page 50: Viewing Still Images
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same. Press the playback button Playback button [=] [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.
Page 51: Image Display Playback
9-image display playback Press the playback button Zoom switch [W]/[T] [=]. Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and SET button press the SET button.
Page 52 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Quick scroll playback A convenient way to quick-search when there are many images. Access the 9-image display screen (page 40). Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom 1/9 1/9 switch. h The Quick Scroll Playback Screen appears.
Page 53: Folder Playback
Folder playback A convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture (page 23 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). Access the Quick Scroll Playback Screen (page 41). Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom...
Page 54 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom 111% 111% 111% switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.
Page 55: Using The Zoom
Zoom jump playback You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus. Display a still image to view Zoom switch [W]/[T] using zoom jump playback. Press the SET button. h The image is magnified. h If the magnified view appears to be in focus, then the overall image will be in focus.
Page 56 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Deleting files You can delete files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. To delete files from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
Page 57 <To delete one file> 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “1 FILE”. h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Before pressing the SET button in step 3, please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.
Page 58: Shooting Sequential Shots
SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession. Set the camera to the sequential Sequential shots icon shots mode (page 33). Press the shutter button to start shooting. h Shooting sequential shots begins. <Estimated maximum number of sequential shots>...
Page 59 HINT About the focus when shooting sequential shots i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the focus lock is activated, fixing the focus. Can the self-timer and/or flash be used? i The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots. i The following scene functions cannot be set.
Page 60: Video Clip Recording And Playback
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip Set the camera to the video Shutter button clip recording mode (page 33). Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording begins. During recording, the length of the video clip and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.
Page 61: Playing Back The Video Clip
Playing back the video clip Press the playback button Playback button [=] [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.
Page 62 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Outline of playback operation To do this... Do this Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button. During playback, press the SET button. Pause During accelerated or slow playback, press the [n] button. To extract a still image While playback is paused, press the shutter button.
Page 63 When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. CAUTION How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap”...
Page 64: Using The Scene Function
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Set the camera to the shooting AUTO AUTO AUTO mode (page 32), and press the SCENE button. h The screen to select a scene function appears.
Page 65 Shooting mode setting Scene function Features Shoot a still image and add a Still image with voice memo. audio Four successive still images are captured as the exposure Best shot changes. The subject’s face is kept in focus and the exposure Face chaser adjusted as the image is captured.
Page 66: Capture A Still Image With A Voice Memo
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Capture a still image with a voice memo With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”. On the screen to select a scene function (page 53), select a, and press the SET button.
Page 67: How To Use The Best Shot Feature
How to use the best shot feature Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select a scene function (page 53), select 5; and press the SET button. Press the shutter button. h While the settings change, four still images are shot in sequence.
Page 68: How To Use The Face Chaser Feature
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION How to use the face chaser feature To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure. On the screen to select a scene function (page 53), select r, and press the SET button.
Page 69: Using The Zoom
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Set the camera to the shooting Zoom switch [W]/[T] mode (page 32), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject.
Page 70: Flash Setting
FLASH SETTING 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 four modes of operation (auto mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode).
Page 71 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button. Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT When auto is selected... i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting Screen.
Page 72: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode. Set the camera to the single-shot [m] ( ) button mode (page 33), and press the [m] ( ) button. h The self-timer menu appears. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Page 73 HINT i The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor. F5.2 1/102 To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer.
Page 74: Focus Range
FOCUS RANGE Set the camera to the shooting [o] (R) button mode (page 32), and press the [o] (R) button. h The focus range menu appears. o: The focus operates within the ranges shown below (pan). <Still image shooting> i At maximum aperture setting: 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to ∞...
Page 75 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired focus range, and press the SET button. h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the Shooting Screen. HINT i In the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, when the focus range is set to macro +, the zoom is automatically set to one step from the wide end.
Page 76: Focus Range
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select manual - from the focus range menu, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 80cm Press the [l] or [m] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.
Page 77: Shooting
SHOOTING ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu. Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 33). Press the MENU button. h The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Recording Menu can be canceled by pressing the MENU button.
Page 78 ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the Recording Menu RECORDING MENU TOUCH SENSOR RESOLUTION COMPRESSION FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE EXIT WHITE BALANCE EXP COMPENSATION INSERT DATE ON IMAGE i 7 through 9 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll. English...
Page 79 1 Touch sensor menu (page 69) 5 Light-measuring mode menu #: Set the shutter button (page 76) X: Multi-section light- touch sensor to ON. $: Set the shutter button measuring touch sensor to OFF. W: Center-weighted light- 2 Resolution menu/video size measuring menu (page 70) Y: Spot light-measuring...
Page 80: Touch Sensor (Touch Focus) Setting
TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTING The touch sensor function, by which the autofocus is activated by a finger- touch on the shutter button, can be set to ON or OFF. When the touch sensor function is set to OFF, the autofocus is activated when you press the shutter button halfway;...
Page 81: Resolution/Video Size Setting
RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose.
Page 82 RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING Record and play back an audio file In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. The audio recordings are monaural. k Record an audio file Display the Recording Menu for the video clip recording mode (page 66).
Page 83 k Playing back audio recordings Display the desired audio data. 101-0018 h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. PLAY 2008.12.24 Play back the recording. To do this... Do this Forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button. During playback, press the SET button.
Page 84: Compression Rate Setting
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING Set the data compression rate when shooting images. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality.
Page 85: Focus Area Setting
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from different types of autofocus: 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...
Page 86 FOCUS AREA SETTING HINT When spot focus is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. When AF seeker is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. i When the focus-lock is activated, the seeker mark appears on the focused subject.
Page 87: 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 88: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the Recording Menu (page 66). Select “ISO” and press the SET button. h The ISO sensitivity menu appears.
Page 89 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. CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip? i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.
Page 90: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the Recording Menu (page 66). Select “WHITE BALANCE”...
Page 91: Exposure Correction
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 66). Select “EXP COMPENSATION” and press the SET button. h The screen to adjust the exposure appears. Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the desired exposure numerical value, and press the SET button.
Page 92: Date Imprint
DATE IMPRINT You can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image. Display the Recording Menu (page 66). Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the SET button. h The date imprint menu appears. ON: The date of the capture is imprinted on the image. OFF: The date of the capture is not imprinted on the image.
Page 93: Playback
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. Press the playback button [=]. Playback button [=] h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Press the MENU button. h The Playback Menu appears.
Page 94: Overview Of The Playback Menu
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 SLIDESHOW PROTECT ROTATE BLUR CORRECTION CONTRAST CORRECT RED-EYE CORRECT. EXIT RESIZE FILE COPY PRINT INSTRUCTIONS 1 [Slideshow] (page 100) 6 [Red-eye correction] (page 91) h Play back the images in a h Repair the red-eye effect to slideshow format.
Page 95: Image Protect
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 82). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Lock the file? Lock the file? Lock the file? h The screen to set the protect setting appears.
Page 96: Rotate Image
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 82). Select “ROTATE” and press the Rotate image? Rotate image? Rotate image? SET button. h The screen to rotate the image appears.
Page 97: Changing Image Size (Resize)
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or higher 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 the Playback Menu (page 82).
Page 98: Blur Correction
BLUR CORRECTION Correct the effects of camera movement (camera shake) to produce a sharper image. Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 82). Select “BLUR CORRECTION”, Blur correction icon and press the SET button. Proceed with Proceed with Proceed with h The Blur Correction Screen...
Page 99 If the modified image is satisfactory, Select the type of save Select the type of save Select the type of save press the SET button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. SAVE AS NEW h To discontinue the procedure, press OVERWRITE the MENU button.
Page 100: Contrast Correction
CONTRAST CORRECTION Add contrast (light and dark) to an image to make it clearer. Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 82). Select “CONTRAST CORRECT”, Autocorrect the contrast? Autocorrect the contrast? Autocorrect the contrast? and press the SET button. h The Contrast Correction Screen appears.
Page 101 If the modified image is satisfactory, Select the type of save Select the type of save Select the type of save press the SET button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. SAVE AS NEW h To discontinue the procedure, press the MENU button.
Page 102: 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 effect). 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 the Playback Menu (page 82).
Page 103 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the SET button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. h To discontinue the procedure, press the MENU button. The modified image is discarded, and you are returned to the Red-eye Correction NEXT NEXT NEXT...
Page 104: Copy Data
COPY DATA Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 21). Display the Playback Menu (page 82). Select “FILE COPY” and press the Copy file? Copy file? Copy file?
Page 105 Press the SET button. INT MEM INT MEM INT MEM CARD CARD CARD h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE COPY SINGLE: COPY ALL Copy the data for one image.
Page 106: Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, or whether or not the date is displayed on the print.
Page 107 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 52).
Page 108 PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and number of prints You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the screen to set the print settings (page 95). Select “EACH IMAGE”...
Page 109 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. <Specifying the number of prints> EACH IMAGE EACH IMAGE EACH IMAGE...
Page 110: Clearing All The Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the screen to set the print settings (page 95). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Specify the printing Specify the printing Specify the printing instructions? instructions? instructions? EACH IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL CLEAR Press the SET button.
Page 111: Slideshow Playback
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the Playback Menu (page 82). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the Start slideshow Start slideshow Start slideshow SET button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME 3sec EFFECT TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image START is displayed before it changes to the next...
Page 112: 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. 100-0004 INFO Press and hold the MENU button for at least 2816×2112 1 second. SIZE h The Information Screen IRIS F3.5...
Page 113: Displaying The Option Menu
OPTION DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu. h Recording Menu, see page 66 h Playback Menu, see page 82 Press the [n] or [o] button to Option tab select the option tab 3.
Page 114 DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu OPTION MENU CLOCK SET SOUND 1sec POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE NTSC TV SYSTEM EXIT AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. CONT’D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS English...
Page 115 1 [Date and time setting] 6 [TV system setting] (page 109) h Select the type of TV signal (page 25) h Set the camera’s internal that is output from the clock. camera’s USB/AV terminal. 2 [Sounds] (page 105) 7 [Auto power off] (page 110) h Adjust the sounds produced h Specify the time elapsed by the camera.
Page 116: Sounds
SOUNDS Set the sounds that are produced by the camera. Display the Option Menu (page 102). Select “SOUND” and press the SET SOUND SOUND SOUND button. OPERATION VOL h The screen to set the sounds TURN ON/OFF appears. SHUTTER OPERATION VOL: KEY SW Volume setting for all camera buttons.
Page 117 Select the desired item, and press the SET button. Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting. <If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound.
Page 118: Post-View Setting
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the shutter button is pressed. Display the Option Menu (page 102). Select “POST VIEW” and press the SET button. h The Post View Menu appears. 1sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.
Page 119: 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 102). Select “ LANGUAGE” and press LANGUAGE the SET button. h The screen to select the display language appears.
Page 120: Tv System Setting
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Display the Option Menu (page 102). Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the SET button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.
Page 121: Auto Power Off Function
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off function works to conserve the battery 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 122: File No. Memory
FILE NO. MEMORY 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 123 i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Page 124 FILE NO. MEMORY Display the Option Menu (page 102). Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and press the SET button. The file number memory function is on. OFF: The file number memory function is off. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected file number memory function is set.
Page 125: 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 reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.
Page 126 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h The screen to confirm formatting appears. Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor.
Page 127: Resetting The Camera Settings
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Menu (page 102). Select “RESET SETTINGS” and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Menu appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Menu. Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
Page 128: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time”...
Page 129: For Audio Data
For audio data Set the camera to the audio Remaining recording time recording mode (page 71). h The remaining audio recording time 13:23:29 is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then erase them (page 45) from the card.
Page 130: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 146.
Page 131 HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 101). 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, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
Page 132: Other Devices And Connections
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Yellow plug To the VIDEO input terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable Switch input to To the USB/AV terminal...
Page 133: 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, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
Page 134 DIRECT PRINTING Select “PRINTER”, and press the Print this image? Print this image? Print this image? SET button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. PRINT PRINT PRINT DATE DATE DATE CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly.
Page 135 To select one image and print it (print selected image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 122). Press the [l] or [m] button. Print this image? Print this image? Print this image? h Display the image you wish to print.
Page 136 DIRECT PRINTING Specify the number of prints or date-imprinted prints. Print this image? Print this image? Print this image? <Specifying the number of prints> h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button until the desired number of prints is displayed.
Page 137 To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images. Complete the printing setup (page 122). Press the MENU button. PictBridge MENU h The PictBridge Menu appears. PRINT 1 IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES DPOF Select “PRINT ALL IMAGES”, and press the SET button.
Page 138 DIRECT PRINTING To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 95), and complete the printing setup (page 122). Press the MENU button. PictBridge MENU 1/1 h The PictBridge Menu appears.
Page 139: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images
To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 122). Press the MENU button. h The PictBridge Menu appears.
Page 140 DIRECT PRINTING Adjust the printer settings. 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
Page 141: 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 142 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Are the settings — All settings except retained even the self-timer and after the camera the exposure is turned off? correction are retained even after the camera is turned off. Which resolution — Select the resolution setting should I setting according to use?
Page 143: Manual Focus
Question Answer Action How can I get the — Set the scene distant view into function to the landscape \ focus? mode when photographing. Shooting Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance ∞ When used in Condition due to Not a malfunction.
Page 144 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why is the image The subject was When capturing an too bright? too bright. image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. Why is the image The focus is not Hold the camera out of focus?
Page 145 Question Answer Action Why isn’t the Due to the Not a malfunction. magnified image characteristics of clear? the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Why isn’t the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using Zoom in only within Viewing clear? the digital zoom.
Page 146 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why can’t the A temporary Remove the battery camera be internal circuitry pack from the operated? problem may be camera, wait a few the cause. minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again. Can I use my —...
Page 147: 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. The battery Reinsert the pack has not battery pack, been inserted...
Page 148 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 shutter button can be images that are is pressed. captured or the not necessary. maximum Save the video clip images to...
Page 149 Reference Problem Cause Action page When zooming The optical Not a in or out, the zoom has malfunction. zoom moved to the Release the movement maximum zoom switch, stops magnification and press it momentarily. position. again. There is noise The ISO Set the ISO in the captured sensitivity...
Page 150 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The subject Use the forced too dark. was lit from flash mode. behind. Use the exposure correction function. There is not Adjust the ISO enough light. sensitivity setting. The image is The forced Select a too bright.
Page 151 Reference Problem Cause Action page The colors of This is due to Capture the the images ambient image using captured lighting. the forced flash indoors are not mode. correct. The white Set the white balance setting balance setting is incorrect. correctly.
Page 152: Notes Regarding The Scene Function
TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the scene function The macro + focus range setting is not available. The pan o, macro + and manual focus - focus range settings are not available. The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not available. The digital zoom is not available.
Page 153: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.21 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the...
Page 154 SPECIFICATIONS Recording resolution <Still image shooting> k: 3648 × 2736 pixels N: 3648 × 2056 pixels D: 2816 × 2112 pixels z: 2288 × 1712 pixels t: 1600 × 1200 pixels [: 640 × 480 pixels <Video clip recording> d: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/second 5: 320 ×...
Page 155 ∞ Range Normal photography: 40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞ (Wide), 90 cm (2.95 ft.) to (Tele) Macro photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.) (Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Tele) Digital zoom For shooting: 1×...
Page 156 SPECIFICATIONS Flash working range GN = 5.5 Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 2.9 m (9.51 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 1.8 m (5.91 ft.) (Tele) Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction Focus TTL-type AF (9-point range finder/spot focus/ AF seeker), manual focus (14 steps) Self-timer Approx.
Page 157: Camera Connectors
Camera connectors USB/AV Dedicated regrouped jack (communication/audio Audio 590 mVrms (–2.4 dBs), 2.2 kΩ or less, and video output) output monaural terminal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync Video output negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Menu) USB 2.0 Full Speed PC camera: USB video class Battery life...
Page 158 SPECIFICATIONS Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially available 2 GB and 8 GB SD Memory Cards. Shooting SD Memory Card Resolution...
Page 159: Supplied Battery Pack Charger
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. VAR-L70 Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 2.6 W Rated output DC 4.2 V, 330 mA Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L70) 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), Temperature Ambient –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Page 160 SPECIFICATIONS Others Mac OS and QuickTime 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 161 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 162: Hints For Taking Pictures
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. Basic photography If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
Page 163: Photographing A Moving Subject
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 164 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Shooting with the scene function Shooting portraits (portrait mode Z) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
Page 165 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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