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  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT 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 3: Trademark Information

    TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ® is a trademark. SDHC is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. WARNING If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
  • Page 6 Warning: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 7 This symbol mark and recycle system 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 reused.

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-W800 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 to the following two...

  • Page 9: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V). Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Slideshow Display Overview Zoom Playback Package Contents Protecting Images DPOF Setting GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Removing Red-eye Front View Rear View Resizing an Image LCD Monitor Icons Erasing Images GETTING STARTED MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu (Capture) Preparation Charging the Battery Capture Menu (Function) Initial Settings...

  • Page 11: Overview

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 8.0 megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. ON/OFF button 3. Self-timer LED 4. Mode switch Capture mode Video mode Playback mode 5. Speaker 6. Lens 7. Microphone 8. Flash EN-11...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear View LCD monitor 10. SET / Direction button Delete button button DISP Display button Focus button MENU button button Zoom in button Flash button Zoom out button button Strap holder Self-timer button DC IN 5V terminal button USB or AV OUT terminal Backlight/Exposure compensation button Battery/Memory card cover SET Set button...

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons Capture mode [ 1. Zoom status 10. Quality 2. Voice memo Fine 01/11/2007 08:03 01/11/2007 08:03 3. Remaining battery status Standard Full battery power Economy Medium battery power 11. Date and time Low battery power 12. Self-timer icon 18.

  • Page 15: Still Image Playback

    Video mode [ 1. [ ] Video mode 2. Zoom status 3. Remaining battery status 4. Image size 5. Possible recording time / elapsed time 6. Quality 7. Recording indicator 00:07:30 00:07:30 8. Self-timer icon 9. Focus icon Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1.

  • Page 16: Display Button

    Display button You can switch the image display information by pressing the DISP button. Each press of the DISP button switches the information display state in the following order: Capture mode: 01/11/2007 08:03 01/11/2007 08:03 01/11/2007 08:03 01/11/2007 08:03 Video mode: 00:07:30 00:07:30 Playback mode:...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (29MB available for image storage), but you can load an memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Connect one end of the adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal on the camera.

  • Page 19: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.
  • Page 20 Formatting the SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with button.

  • Page 21: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 22 Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality Memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB SDHC 1478...
  • Page 23 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality Memory 128MB 64MB 256MB 512MB SDHC 00:00:12 00:00:26 00:00:53 00:01:47 00:03:35 00:07:12 00:14:25 00:28:51 Fine 640 x 480 Standard 00:00:14 00:00:30 00:01:00 00:02:02 00:04:05 00:08:11 00:16:24 00:32:50 00:00:39 00:01:20...

  • Page 24: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ] Capture Mode Your camera is equipped with a 2.7" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.

  • Page 25: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds in the still image mode immediately following a still image captured. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with Capture button.

  • Page 26: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 4 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 20 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 27: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen.

  • Page 28: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 22 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the buttons, and press the SET button.
  • Page 29 Scene mode Description [TEXT] Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white subjects like printed documents. Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture images of a beautiful sunset shot that vividly captures beautiful red colors. Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture images of sunrise scene.

  • Page 30: Recording Shots Using Face Detection

    Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their position in the scene. White frame Green frame Red frame Face detection function is on Focus lock...

  • Page 31: Video Mode

    ] Video Mode This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. You can select audio to be recorded or not. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Compose the image. 3.

  • Page 32: ] Playback Mode

    ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the buttons.

  • Page 33: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor. You can also play back sound if you recording with the audio. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 34: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 35: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Play 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 36: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the buttons to select the image you want to enlarge.

  • Page 37: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the Play buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
  • Page 38 Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 39: Dpof Setting

    DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

  • Page 40: Removing Red-Eye

    11.Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the SET button. This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode. The DPOF icon [ ] is displayed on each image that has set up DPOF settings.

  • Page 41: Resizing An Image

    Resizing an Image Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. It is only possible to resize to a smaller size. The following images cannot be resized: Image size (640 x 480) Image captured with another camera Protected images Video clips Images cannot be resized when the SD/SDHC memory card is write protected...

  • Page 42: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen.
  • Page 43 5. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the SET button. To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists.

  • Page 44: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 45 Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low White Balance This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto Incandescent Fluorescent 1...

  • Page 46: Capture Menu (Function)

    Capture Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with Capture Single button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4.

  • Page 47: Digital Zoom

    LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. Capture The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with LCD Bright. button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. MENU:Exit SET:Enter Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is...

  • Page 48: Video Menu (Capture)

    Video Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. Capture [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 49: Video Menu (Function)

    Video Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective MENU:Exit SET:Adj.

  • Page 50: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Play 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 51: Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 52: Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Play 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. SET:Adj.

  • Page 53: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.
  • Page 54 3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure shown on the Select right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with the buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.

  • Page 55: Transferring Recorded Images And Videos To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements Windows Macintosh Pentium III 600 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 128MB RAM 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...

  • Page 56: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones...

  • Page 57: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 2 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.

  • Page 58: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (8.0 megapixels) <Still image> 3264 x 2448, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Image resolution <Video clip> 640 x 480 (25 fps), 320 x 240 (25 fps) LCD monitor 2.7”...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Cause Symptom Solution The power does not come The battery in not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.
  • Page 60 Shooting Symptom Cause Solution The battery is running low. Recharge the battery. The power is not on. Turn the power on. The camera is not in shooting mode. Slide the mode switch to shooting mode. The shutter button is not pressed all Press the shutter button all the the way down.
  • Page 61 Playback Symptom Cause Solution Cannot playback. It is not set to playback mode. Slide the mode switch to playback mode. The contents of memory You played back a memory card that Insert a memory card that was card cannot be played back. was not formatted by this device.

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