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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read

and understand the section “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY”

on pages 7 to 20. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C5EX, VPC-C5E,

VPC-C5, and VPC-C5GX.

Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

Digital Movie Camera

VPC-C5EX

VPC-C5E

VPC-C5

VPC-C5GX

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Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR AMERICAN USERS

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Model number: VPC-C5

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 conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

English ii

FOR CANADIAN USERS

i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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OUTLINE OF OPERATION

To help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is

an outline of the basic operation, from setup to shooting to playback.

SETUP

1 Charge the battery pack (page 35).

2 Install the battery pack (page 37).

3 Install the SD Memory Card* (page 38).

4 Format the SD Memory Card (page 134).

CAUTION

i This camera uses an SD Memory Card instead

of photographic film to record images. Be sure

to install the SD Memory Card before operating

the camera.

i Be sure to format the SD Memory Card with

this camera before using it. A card that is not

formatted using the camera may limit your full

use of all the camera’s capabilities.

SHOOTING

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

2 Capture images.

h For shooting video clips, see page 47.

h For shooting still photos, see page 49.

Please see the section “HINTS FOR TAKING

PICTURES” at the end of this manual

(page 187). This section provides additional

information to help you get the most out of your

camera.

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PLAYBACK

1 Play back the images (page 55).

* About the SD Memory Card

In this manual, the SD Memory Card is

referred to as “card”.

Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points that may prove useful when

using the camera.

NOTE 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 160)

and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 167).

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CONTENTS

OUTLINE OF OPERATION ................................................................... 1

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ......................... 7

FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA ......................................... 21

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 25

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 29

 PREPARATION

PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 32

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 35

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ................................ 37

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 40

OPERATION BUTTONS ...................................................................... 42

 BASIC OPERATION

SHOOTING/RECORDING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 44

CAPTURING IMAGES ......................................................................... 47

BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 51

RECORDING AN AUDIO MEMO ......................................................... 53

PLAYBACK

VIEWING IMAGES .............................................................................. 55

VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS ...................................................................... 58

PLAYING BACK AUDIO MEMOS ........................................................ 60

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 SHOOTING SETTINGS

PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .........................61

IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................................67

SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................69

FILTERS ...............................................................................................71

FLASH SETTING ..................................................................................72

SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................74

PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS)

MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) .............................76

FOCUS RANGE ...................................................................................78

FOCUS AREA SETTING ......................................................................80

LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ................................................81

ISO SENSITIVITY .................................................................................82

WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................83

 PLAYBACK SETTINGS

PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS .........................85

PLAYBACK MODE ...............................................................................89

VOLUME ...............................................................................................90

LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ............................................................91

IMAGE PROTECT ................................................................................92

ERASING DATA ...................................................................................94

PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS)

ROTATE IMAGE ...................................................................................96

EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................97

PRINT SETTINGS ..............................................................................105

DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA (INFORMATION SCREEN) ..................112

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 CAMERA SETTINGS

OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ............................................... 113

DATE AND TIME ............................................................................... 115

OPERATION SOUNDS ..................................................................... 118

HELP DISPLAY ................................................................................. 120

POST-VIEW SETTING ...................................................................... 121

WIND NOISE REDUCTION ............................................................... 122

NOISE-REDUCTION ......................................................................... 123

FLICKER-REDUCTION ..................................................................... 124

DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 125

SCREEN LANGUAGE ....................................................................... 126

TV OUTPUT SETTING ...................................................................... 127

POWER SAVE FUNCTION ............................................................... 129

FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................ 131

FORMATTING A CARD ..................................................................... 134

RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................... 136

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY .............................. 137

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE .............. 139

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 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

DOCKING STATION

CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION ...............................................141

SET THE CAMERA IN THE DOCKING STATION .............................142

CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ..........................................143

PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .............145

PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION ....................................149

DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................150

CABLE ADAPTOR

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................159

 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................160

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................167

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................179

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES .......................................................187

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

CAMERA

k If the camera makes a strange noise, emits a

strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it,

immediately turn off the power and remove the

battery pack

i If the camera is used under these conditions, it may

cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the

camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to make

sure no more smoke comes from the camera. Then

take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or

open the camera yourself.

k Do not modify or open the cabinet

i High voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk

of fire or electric shock if they are touched. Any

internal check, setting, or repair should be performed

by the dealer.

k Do not use while driving

i Do not capture images, play back images, or watch

the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may

cause an accident.

i Be careful where you put down the camera inside an

automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall

behind the brake pedal and prevent braking.

k Be aware of your surroundings when using the

camera

i Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the

camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or

injury.

i When using the camera while walking, be very careful of

your surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid

accidents.

i Do not use the camera inside an airplane or elsewhere

where its use may be restricted.

WARNING

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k Do not get the camera wet

i This camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get

wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

i Do not use the camera in a bathroom.

i If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and

remove the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for

repair. Using the camera after it has been become wet

may cause a fire, electric shock, or other accident.

k Do not use during a storm

i To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use

the camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used

in an open field, you have an increased chance of being

struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that

will protect you from lightning.

k Do not place on an unstable surface

i The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the camera

or injury.

i If the camera has fallen and its body is damaged, turn it

off, remove the battery pack, and take it to the dealer for

repair. Using the camera after its body has been

damaged may cause a fire or electric shock.

k Do not look through the camera into the sun

i Do not look through the camera at the sun or any other

strong source of light. Doing so may seriously injure

your eyes.

k Do not use the flash close to a person’s face

i To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near

a person’s face (especially young children or babies). If

the flash is used close to a person’s opened eyes, there

is a risk that it may damage that person’s eyesight.

WARNING

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

k Do not use where there is risk of explosion

i Do not use the camera in a location where there is

explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the

air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.

k Keep the camera out of the reach of children

i The following may happen if children play with the

camera:

h They may wrap the neckstrap around their neck

and suffocate.

h They may swallow the battery pack or other small

parts. In such a case, consult a physician

immediately.

h They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes

off too close to their eyes.

h They may get hurt by the camera.

k Cautions when carrying the camera

i Do not walk around with the camera suspended from

your neck. It may hit other objects and get damaged.

When walking around, hold the camera in your hand

or place it in a pocket.

i Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to

strong shocks.

i Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the camera

lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not

using the camera, be sure to always turn it off and

close the lens cover.

k If the camera is not going to be used for a long

period of time

i For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the

camera. This will prevent any possible excess heat or

leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or

damage to nearby objects. (Note that when the

battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and

date settings will be cleared.)

WARNING

CAUTION

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k Cautions during use and storage

i This camera is a precision instrument. When using or

storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following

locations to avoid damage.

h Places in direct sunlight

h Places where humidity and temperature are high

h Places that may get wet

h Places close to an air conditioner or heater

h Inside a car

h Places where there is dust and dirt

h Places where there is a fire burning

h Places where volatile products are stored

h Places subject to vibration

CAUTION

Operating environment:

h Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation)

–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)

h Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation)

10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER

k Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion

battery packs (Model DB-L20)

i Do not recharge a battery pack other than the

supplied Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20). Recharging a

dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery

may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and

cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby

objects.

k Concerning the power cord

i The voltage rating for the power cord supplied with

this camera conforms to the standards of the country

in which the camera was sold.

k Do not disassemble or modify

i It is dangerous to touch the inside. Doing so may

cause a fire or electric shock.

i Do not use as a direct current generator.

k Do not get the docking station or AC adaptor/

charger wet

i Make sure they do not get wet, as doing so may cause

a fire or electric shock.

i Do not use the camera in a bathroom.

i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger gets wet,

immediately unplug it from the power outlet and

remove the battery pack. Then contact the place of

purchase. If used while wet, it may cause a fire,

electric shock, or an accident.

DANGER

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k Cautions when plugging in

i Securely plug the power cord all the way into the

power outlet. If the docking station or AC adaptor/

charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged

in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.

i Do not use if the power cord is damaged or cannot be

correctly plugged into the power outlet. Using in this

condition may cause a fire or electric shock.

i Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord

or power outlet. A build-up of dust may cause a short

circuit or generate heat and cause a fire.

i When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the

plug part and slowly pull it out of the power outlet.

Pulling the cord portion may damage the power cord

and cause a fire or electric shock.

k Do not pull on the power cord to unplug it

i Do not leave the power cord plugged into an electrical

outlet while the other end is not plugged into the AC

adaptor/charger. The loose end can cause

electrocution if touched with wet hands or if handled

by children.

i Use only the supplied power cord. If a different power

cord is used, it may be rated for a different current

load, and that may cause a fire.

i The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the

devices supplied with your camera. Do not use it with

other devices, as doing so may cause a fire or electric

shock.

i Do not use a bundled power cord, as the heat

generated may cause a fire.

i When using an extension cord, make sure that the

total wattage of the connected devices does not

exceed the rated value of the extension cord. If the

power load exceeds the rated value, it may cause a

fire.

DANGER

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

k Keep out of the reach of children

i Children may place the battery pack or other small

components in their mouth or perform some other

such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a

physician immediately.

k If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange

noises are heard, immediately unplug the power

cord from the power outlet

i If used under these conditions, it makes cause a fire

or electric shock.

i If strange conditions such as these occur, immediately

unplug the device, remove the battery pack, and wait

to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then contact

the place of purchase. Do not try to repair or open the

device yourself.

k Do not handle with wet hands

i Handling the docking station or AC adaptor/charger

with wet hands may cause an electric shock.

k Do not use during a storm

i Do not touch the docking station, AC adaptor/charger

or power cord while it is plugged into a power outlet

during a thunderstorm. Doing so may cause an

electric shock.

DANGER

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k Do not damage the power cord

i Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not

place the power cord near a heat source. Do not

excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure

it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord

and cause a fire or electric shock.

i If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug

properly into the docking station, AC adaptor/charger

or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase.

k Do not place on an unstable surface

i The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the

camera or injury.

i If it falls and the body is damaged, remove the battery

pack and contact the place of purchase. If used while

damaged, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or other

damage.

k Operating and storage conditions

i Do not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or

heater) or leave it exposed to direct sunlight.

CAUTION

Operating environment:

h Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (charging)

–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)

h Humidity 20 to 80% (charging and storage)

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

Li-ion BATTERY PACK (DB-L20)

This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model

DB-L20).

k If there is leaking, discoloration, change

of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior,

strange odor or any other abnormal condition,

immediately discontinue use and remove the

battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep

it well away from fire

i Continued use of the battery pack under any of these

conditions may result in fire, injury, explosion or other

serious damage.

i If battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery pack in

close proximity to a fire or other heat source may

ignite the battery fluid and result in fire, damage,

eruption of battery fluid, or smoke fumes.

k Do not transform, take apart, or modify

i Safety mechanisms and protective devices have been

in incorporation in the battery pack for the purpose of

preventing danger. Any modification, by transforming,

disassembling, or directly soldering to it, etc., will

defeat these safety devices and possibly cause the

battery pack to catch fire, explode, or leak or spew

battery fluid.

k Do not connect the (+) and (–) terminals with a

wire or other metal implement. Do not carry loose

or keep with necklaces, hairpins, etc.

i Doing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage

flow, fire, explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid,

or heat generation. Metal such as a wire or necklace,

etc. may cause heat to be generated.

k Do not throw the battery pack in the fire or subject

it to heat

i Doing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage

the gas discharge valve and safety mechanisms, or

ignite the battery fluid, resulting in fire or explosion.

DANGER

Batterij niet

weggooien, maar

inleveren als KCA.

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k Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to

strong shocks

i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are

broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur

inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to

catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or

generate heat.

k Do not allow the battery pack to come into contact

with fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to

become wet

i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are

damaged by corrosion, an abnormal chemical

reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause

the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew

battery fluid, or generate heat.

k Operating and storage conditions

DANGER

i Temperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

i Do not use, recharge, store or leave the battery pack near fire or inside

a car exposed to the hot sun, etc. (locations in which the temperature

reaches 60°C [140°F] or higher).

i At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices

inside the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an

abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to

catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the

safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged, the battery

pack will become unusable. An environment with extremely high or low

temperatures will cause the battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten

the usable time, and may even shorten the battery life.

i Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is

recommended to store the battery pack when it is near fully

discharged.

i If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to

be recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least

five minutes every six months.

i Storage temperature: –10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F)

When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store

at –10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F) in a place with no condensation.

i Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation)

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

k Use only the supplied docking station and AC

adaptor/charger

i If another charger is used, the battery pack may be

overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage,

causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or

cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or

spew battery fluid, or generate heat.

k Use the battery pack only in the specified device

i If the battery pack is used in a device other than that

specified, it may cause an abnormal voltage flow, or

cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or

spew battery fluid, or generate heat.

k Do not peel or damage the outer case

i Damaging the outer case, inserting nails, hitting with a

hammer, stepping on the battery pack, etc. may cause

a short circuit inside the battery pack or cause the

battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew

battery fluid, or generate heat.

k If the battery pack is leaking and the electrolyte

gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse

with clean water

i If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing

your eyesight. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean,

running water, and seek medical attention right away.

Any electrolyte that comes into contact with your skin

or clothing may harm your skin. Immediately rinse the

area with clean, running water.

k Insert the battery pack correctly, as specified

i When installing the battery pack in the charger or

camera, pay attention to the indicated polarity (+ and –),

and insert it correctly.

i If the battery pack is installed with the wrong

orientation, it may cause an abnormal chemical

reaction while in the charger, an abnormal voltage

flow when it is used, or cause the battery pack to

catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or

generate heat.

DANGER

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k Always stop the recharging after the prescribed

recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully

charged

i If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may

cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or

spew battery fluid, or generate heat.

k Keep out of the reach of children

i They may handle the battery pack in an unforeseeable

manner that results in damage.

k Charge the battery pack before using it

i Always recharge the battery pack before using it for

the first time, or when using it after it has been kept in

storage for a long time. During recharging, the battery

pack may be warm. This is normal and does not

indicate a malfunction.

k Note concerning the battery pack after use

i The battery pack may be warm immediately after the

camera is used. If removing the battery pack, turn off

the camera and allow the battery pack to cool down

before removing it.

k Recycling the battery pack

i To conserve the environment and for efficient use of

natural resources, please discharge the used battery

pack, cover the (+) and (–) terminals with tape and

recycle the insulated battery pack.

i If disposing of the battery pack as unburnable trash,

please follow all applicable regulations of your area.

WARNING

CAUTION

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

CONCERNING THE ACCESSORIES

k Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor/charger

i Use only the supplied docking station and AC adaptor/charger with your

camera. Do not use a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the

ones indicated here, designed for specific use with your camera.

i If a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the ones specified is

used, it may damage the camera and cause a fire or electric shock.

i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger is used in close proximity to a

radio or TV set, it may cause interference with AM broadcast signals,

resulting in noise. In this case, increase the distance between the radio or

TV and the camera accessory.

k Cautions concerning the card

i Immediately after use, the card will be very hot. Before removing the card,

turn off the camera and wait for the temperature to cool down.

i Keep out of the reach of children. Young children may put the media in

their mouth and choke or cause some other unexpected injury or accident.

WARNING

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CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025)

k Cautions concerning the CR2025 battery

i A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the

remote control unit. Do not use a battery

other than the CR2025 lithium battery.

i Install the battery with the (+) and (–)

terminals correctly oriented as indicated. If

the battery is placed in the wrong

orientation, it may cause a fire, overheating,

or rupturing.

i Do not recharge, short circuit, disassemble,

modify, heat, or place the battery in a fire.

Doing so may cause a fire, overheating, or rupturing.

i Do not hold the battery with metal tweezers or a similar tool. Doing so may

cause a short circuit leading to a fire, overheating, or rupturing.

i Do not perform soldering on the battery or use, store, or leave it near a fire,

under direct sunlight, in a hot car, or other high temperature location.

i Do not use the battery if it is leaking.

i If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Do not

rub your eyes, wash them immediately with clean water, and seek medical

attention right away. If electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing, it may

cause irritation. Immediately wash with clean water.

i Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If the battery is accidentally

swallowed, contact a physician immediately. It may cause poisoning or

suffocation.

i When disposing of batteries, make sure to follow all applicable regulations.

i When disposing of the lithium battery, place tape on its positive (+) and

negative (–) terminals to prevent shorting. Do not mix the lithium battery

with other batteries. Doing so may cause a fire or rupturing.

WARNING

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FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA

k Cautions when cleaning the camera

Cleaning procedure

1 Turn off the camera and remove the battery pack.

2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.

If the camera is extremely dirty,

3 Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water

and wrung dry.

CAUTION

i Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the camera. Doing so

may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a

chemically treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings.

i Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the camera. Do not let

rubber or vinyl objects contact the camera for a long period. They may

cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.

k Cautions before capturing important images

i Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is

operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result

from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or

damaged in any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its

accessories, or its software.

k Caution concerning copyrights

i The images you capture with your camera are for your own private use;

any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners.

i Please note that photography may be restricted at stage perfor-

mances, shows or exhibitions, even in presentations whose purpose is

entertaining or amusing individuals.

i Also note that images that are intended to be copyrighted cannot be

used outside those limits defined by the regulations of the relevant

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k Caution concerning the battery pack

i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the battery

pack. Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so

will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and

oxidize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance

increases, the usable life of the batteries will diminish.

k Caution when cleaning the lens

i If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning

cloth for photographic equipment to clean it.

k When not using the camera for a long period

i Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a

long time, the camera functions may begin to not work properly.

Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the camera functions.

i If the battery pack is left in the camera, a small amount of power is still

used even if the camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in the

camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged and lose

its ability to be recharged again.

k Cautions concerning condensation

i Using the camera with condensation inside it may damage the camera.

If condensation seems likely to form

i Place the camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the

camera has reached the ambient temperature.

Be careful of condensation under the following conditions

i When moving the camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.

i When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater

is turned on to quickly heat the room.

i When the camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.

i When the camera is placed in a location of high humidity.

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FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA

k Caution concerning undesired interference

i The camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television

or radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the

supplied cables are not removed.

k Caution concerning magnetism

i Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may

be damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the

magnetic strips on cards may be damaged.

k Cautions concerning data storage

i It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate

media (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk).

i Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below.

Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits

arising from the loss of data.

h If the card is used incorrectly.

h If the card is not inserted correctly into the camera.

h If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other

forces.

h If the card is removed from the camera or if the camera is turned off

during reading or writing operations.

h If the card has reached the end of its usable life.

Core Core

Dedicated USB interface cable Dedicated S-AV interface cable

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k Cautions when handling the cards

i The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to

strong forces or shocks.

i Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low

temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle,

near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.

i Avoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong static electrical

charges or electrical noise can be easily generated.

i Do not allow the edges of the cards to become contaminated with foreign

materials. Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft, dry cloth.

i Do not carry the cards in trouser pockets, as the cards may become

damaged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply

forces.

i Before using a new card or a card that was used in other equipment, be

sure to format it using the camera (see “FORMATTING A CARD” on page

134).

i When buying commercially available products, carefully read the

instructions and warnings that come with the card.

k Caution concerning high temperatures

i During shooting, when the internal temperature of the camera becomes

high, the \ icon will appear on the LCD monitor. When the \ icon

appears, it is still possible to capture and play back images for a while.

However, if the temperature rises further, it will become impossible to

record (although playback will still be possible). In this case, discontinue

shooting as soon as possible, and wait until the temperature falls before

using the camera again.

Note that particularly when shooting video clips, soon after the \ icon

appears, the remaining shooting time indication will appear, and when that

figure becomes 00:00:00, further shooting is impossible.

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Neckstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack

(CD-ROM): 2

i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Docking station: 1

i S-AV interface cable: 1 i USB interface cable: 1

i Remote control unit: 1

A lithium battery (CR2025) is

installed at the time of

purchase.

i Lens cap and strap: 1

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i Cable adaptor: 1 i AC adaptor/charger and

power cord: 1

i Soft case: 1 i Quick guide

i SD Memory Card: 1

An SD Memory Card may not be an included accessory,

depending on the region in which the camera is sold. If this is the

case, please purchase a commercially sold memory card.

Contact end

Lock switch

Lock

Unlock

h Recording (images and sounds) and erasing

are inhibited (accidental erase protect function)

when the lock switch is set to the LOCK

position.

h The card is normally used with the lock switch

set to the unlocked position.

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

k Neckstrap

k Lens cap k Soft case

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k Media cards that can be used with this camera

The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:

i SD Memory Card

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still

photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image

while shooting a video clip, or make just an audio recording. In addition, by

using the supplied docking station, it’s easy to hook up your camera to a TV

or computer.

Twin menus for easy operation (pages 62 and 86)

The basic settings are consolidated on the PAGE 1 menu.

Additional camera settings providing full detailed control are found on

the PAGE 2 menu.

Shooting video clips (page 47)

You expect your camera to record great quality still photos, but you can

record 640 × 480-pixel video clips as well. The maximum 30-frames-per-

second shooting speed guarantees beautiful, flowing movies for you to

enjoy. Another bonus is the capability to record small file sizes that are

perfect for uploading to Internet websites.

VIDEO CLIP

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IMAGE STABILIZER

ON-A

<Example: Shooting

Setting Screen: PAGE 1>

<Example: Shooting

Setting Screen: PAGE 2>

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Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 50)

Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d

like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the

still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.

Movable monitor for any shooting angle

The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Get perfect

high-angle or low-angle shots, or snap a photo of yourself.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

Docking station for easy connection

The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your

TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can

view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote

control unit makes it even more convenient.

Computer

To AC adaptor/

charger

To AC adaptor/

charger

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PREPARATION

PARTS NAMES

Camera

Front

Lens

Flash

Monitor unit

Stereo

microphone

Speaker

Strap holder

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PARTS NAMES

Rear

Bottom

Multi-indicator

i Lit

Green: USB interface connection

(Card reader mode/

PC camera mode)

Red: USB interface connection

(PictBridge mode)

Orange: S-AV interface cable

connection

i Flashing

Green: Power save mode

Red (long interval):

During self-timer

photography

Red (short interval):

Accessing the card

Red (very short interval):

Battery charge error

Still image

shooting button

Video clip recording button

Zoom switch

MENU button

LCD monitor

SET button

Tripod stand hole

Docking station terminal

Battery/card cover

ON/OFF button

Main switch

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Docking station

Front

Rear

Cable adaptor

Docking station terminal

CAMERA/CHARGE button

CHARGE indicator

Remote control sensor

CAMERA indicator

DIGITAL/AV terminal

DC IN terminal

Docking station terminal

DIGITAL/AV terminal

DC IN terminal

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs

to be charged before use. In addition, if the battery charge becomes low while

you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as

possible.

1 Connect the AC adaptor/charger

to a power outlet.

h Use the supplied power cord for

connecting.

2 Insert the battery pack into the AC

adaptor/charger.

h Set it in the battery slot.

h Be sure the battery pack is

correctly oriented when setting it

in the charger.

h Charging begins. During

charging, the CHARGE indicator

lights red.

h When the battery pack is

completely charged, the

CHARGE indicator turns off.

h Charging will take approximately

90 minutes.

3 When the battery pack is fully

charged, remove it from the AC

adaptor/charger.

h After removing the battery pack,

unplug the power cord from the

power outlet.

o power outlet

CHARGE

indicator

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Using the docking station

When the battery pack is installed in your camera, you can recharge it

by setting the camera in the docking station (page 142).

CAUTION

When recharging the installed battery...

i When recharging a battery pack set in the AC adaptor/charger’s battery

slot, the AC adaptor/charger does not supply power to the docking station.

i After the battery pack becomes completely charged, or after the battery

pack is removed from the battery slot, power will again be supplied to the

docking station.

To DC IN terminal

The [n] mark on the plug

should be facing down.

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD

The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 134).

Make sure that the battery pack polarity (+ and –) and the card orientation are

correct.

Install the battery pack

1 Open the battery/card cover.

h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open.

2 Insert the battery pack.

h Move the latch sideways, and firmly

push the battery pack all the way in.

Slide to the side

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h Slide the latch securing the battery

pack to the side, and remove the

battery pack.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

h Lower the cover, and slide it closed.

h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to

install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 35).

Install the card

1 Open the battery/card cover.

2 Insert the card.

h Firmly insert the card until it clicks

into place.

Slide to the side

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD

3 Close the battery/card cover.

h To remove the card, press it down,

and then release. The card will

protrude slightly, and you can then

pull it out.

CAUTION

i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.

i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so,

you risk losing the data stored in the card.

NOTE

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 batteries are kept in the camera continuously for about 2

days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the

camera settings for about 7 days.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack

i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it

is therefore recommended that the batteries be removed from the camera

if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the batteries are

removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared.

Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera

settings are correct.

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

1 Set the main switch.

To shoot pictures: Set to REC

To play back images: Set to PLAY

2 Open the monitor unit.

3 Press the ON/OFF button for about 1

second.

h The camera turns on, and an image

appears on the LCD monitor.

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active

In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function

will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during

shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset

setting).

i When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any

of the following methods:

h Move the main switch. h Press the ON/OFF button.

h Press the Still image shooting/Video clip recording button.

h Press the SET or MENU button.

After the power save function has been active for about 1 hour, the camera

will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by

pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor unit.

i When the AC adaptor/charger is connected, the power save function will

become active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-

preset setting).

i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is

activated (page 129).

i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, it does not change

to the power save mode. In this case, the power save function becomes

active after about 12 hours.

REC

PLAY

REC

PLAY

Main switch

Monitor unit

LCD monitor

ON/OFF button

Shooting Playback

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second.

h The camera turns off.

HINT

To immediately activate the power save function

i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function.

About the standby mode

i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the

camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.

When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately

and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.

HINT

i If the date and time setting has been completed (page 115), the current

time is shown on the LCD monitor when the camera is turned on.

NOTE

If the K icon appears...

i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured is recorded with

it. When the date and time cannot be recorded with the image because the

date and time have not yet been set (page 115), the K icon appears. To

have the date and time recorded with images, please make this setting

before capturing images.

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OPERATION BUTTONS

The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are

performed by using the SET button to control the LCD monitor display. This

operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right

away.

VIDEO CLIP

SHQ

SCENE SELECT

FULL AUTO

PHOTO RESOLUTION

2592 1944

(

5M-S

)

2 Press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen appears.

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

To select the icon above:

Toggle the SET button up.

To select the icon below:

Toggle the SET button down.

MENU button

SET button

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OPERATION BUTTONS

To select the icon to the right,

toggle the SET button to the right.

To select the icon to the left,

toggle the SET button to the left.

Press the SET button. The selected

icon moves to the left end of the

lineup.

VIDEO CLIP

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BASIC OPERATION

SHOOTING/RECORDING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results

Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and

making sure the camera is stable.

Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the

neckstrap.

HINT

i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when

they are played back (page 96).

i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the

image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

Correct hold Incorrect hold

A finger is blocking the

lens or flash.

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Using the autofocus

The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are

certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work

properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus

range to capture images (page 78).

k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus

function may not work.

i Subjects with low contrast, very bright

subjects at the center of the image or

dark subjects or locations

Use the focus-lock function to lock the

focus on an object with contrast at the

same distance as the desired subject.

i Subjects without vertical lines

Use the focus-lock function to lock the

focus on the subject while holding the

camera vertically.

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.

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i Fast-moving subjects

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.

Hints for taking pictures

Muting the operation sounds

i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image

shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the

audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 118).

Where is the image and audio data saved?

i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the

camera.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...

i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to

the characteristics of the CCD, light lines or ghost patterns (flare

phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is

recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from

behind. In this situation, it is recommended that you avoid taking pictures

with the subject lit from behind.

While the image data is being recorded...

i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image data is being written to

the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.

Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.

However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the

camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next

image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.

Checking the last image shot (instant review)

i After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET

button once.

i During instant review of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause

are available (page 58).

i If you wish to delete the image (for a video clip, it must be in the pause or

stop mode), toggle the SET button up to access the delete function.

i You can view other images while the instant review display is showing by

toggling the SET button to the left or right.

i Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down.

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CAPTURING IMAGES

Recording video clips

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

2 Set the main switch to REC.

3 Press the video clip recording

button [R].

h Recording begins. During shooting,

X appears in the LCD monitor.

It is not necessary to continue

pressing the video clip recording

button while shooting.

4 End the recording.

h Press the video clip recording

button again to stop recording.

REC

PLAY

00:00:15

10%

Main switch

Video clip recording button

Recording time

Remaining memory icon

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HINT

Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness

i You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD

monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second.

i To adjust or turn off the LCD monitor contrast, please see page 91.

Focus lock during video clip recording

i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you

toggle the SET button up. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon

appears on the LCD monitor.

i When the focus range (page 78) setting is changed, the focus lock is

released.

CAUTION

During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible

i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus

movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.

NOTE

i The data for a video clip is very large. Therefore, be aware that if the video

clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be

able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video

will always be displayed properly on the LCD monitor or a television.)

i When the remaining card memory becomes 10 percent or less of the total

card capacity, the remaining memory icon appears on the LCD monitor.

i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible

shooting time indicated on page 183.

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CAPTURING IMAGES

Capturing still images

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

2 Set the main switch to REC.

3 Press the still image shooting

button [S].

1 Press the still image shooting

button halfway.

h The autofocus operates, and

the image is focused (focus

lock).

2 Continue to gently press the

still image shooting button all

the way.

h The shutter releases and the

image is captured.

h You can view the captured

image on the LCD monitor by

keeping the still image

shooting button depressed

when you capture the image

(post-view [page 121]).

NOTE

About the target mark &

i The target mark indicates the position which is currently focused. If the

target mark does not appear, or if it appears at a position that is different

from the point you wish to focus, you can refocus, for example, by changing

the shooting angle.

i The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in

the center of the screen.

REC

PLAY

3.5

1/30

3.5

1/30

10%

Main switch

Target mark

Still image

shooting button

Shutter speed

Aperture

Remaining memory icon

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Shoot a still image while recording a video clip

You can capture a still image while recording a video clip.

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

2 Set the main switch to REC.

3 Press the video clip recording

button [R].

4 When you see a scene you’d like to

capture as a still image, press the

still image shooting button [S].

5 End the recording.

h Press the video clip recording

button to stop recording.

NOTE

i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not

operate.

i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the display briefly

pauses, and then returns to the video clip display after the still image is

captured.

i If the still image resolution is set to k, it automatically changes to r

and the image is captured.

i When the remaining card memory becomes 10 percent or less of the total

card capacity, the remaining memory icon appears on the LCD monitor.

00:00:25

REC

PLAY

Main switch

Video clip recording button

Still image shooting button

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BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS

Using the zoom

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 125).

1 Point the camera lens at the subject.

2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch

to compose the desired image.

[T]: Zoom in on the subject.

[W]: Zoom out.

h When the zoom switch is pressed,

the zoom bar appears on the LCD

monitor.

h When the optical zoom factor is at

maximum, zooming stops

temporarily. When [T] on the zoom

switch is pressed again, the mode

changes to the digital zoom mode

and zooming continues.

3 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see page 47.

For still image shooting, see page 49.

Zoom switch

Zoom bar

LCD monitor

Pointer

When both

optical and

digital zoom

are enabled

Digital zoom (yellow)

Optical zoom

When optical

zoom only is

enabled

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Exposure correction

When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.

1 Set the main switch to REC.

h To exit the Menu Screen (Shooting

Setting Screen), press the MENU

button.

2 With the Shooting Setting Screen

not shown, toggle the SET button to

the right.

h The exposure correction bar

appears.

3 Toggle the SET button to the left or

right to adjust the exposure.

h To cancel the exposure correction

bar, press the MENU button.

h The exposure setting numerical

value is shown at the left end of the

exposure bar. The exposure can be

set to a value from –1.8EV to

+1.8EV.

HINT

The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases:

i When the pointer is set to the center position.

i When the Option Screen is accessed.

i When the main switch is set to PLAY.

i After the power is turned off.

12 00:00:15

REC

PLAY

MENU button

SET button

Main switch

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RECORDING AN AUDIO MEMO

Your camera can make audio recordings.

1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to REC.

2 Press the MENU button.

h The menu display appears.

3 From the video clip mode menu,

select the audio memo icon <,

and press the SET button.

h The recording mode is enabled.

h The menu display is canceled if

the MENU button is pressed.

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12 00:10:15

Remaining time

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4 Press the video clip recording

button [R].

h Audio recording begins. During

recording, < appears in the LCD

monitor.

It is not necessary to continue

pressing the video clip recording

button while shooting.

h The maximum time for recording a

continuous audio memo is about 9

hours.

5 End the recording.

h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.

HINT

Capture a still image during an audio recording

i Note, however, that if the resolution in the still image mode is set to k, it

automatically changes to r and the image is captured.

00 :09 : 45

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PLAYBACK

VIEWING IMAGES

1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and

set the main switch to PLAY.

h An image is displayed on the LCD

monitor.

2 Select the image you wish to view.

To display the previous image:

Toggle the SET button to the left.

To display the next image:

Toggle the SET button to the right.

100-0001

100-0006

REC

PLAY

SET button

Main switch

<Example: After video

clip recording>

<Example: After still

image recording>

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9-image display playback

1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and

set the main switch to PLAY.

2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom

switch.

h The 9-image display appears.

3 Select the image to play back.

h Toggle the SET button up, down,

left or right to move the orange

frame to the desired image, and

press the SET button.

Instead of pressing the SET button,

you can press [T] ([]]) on the

zoom switch to show the image full

screen.

NOTE

i The 9-image multi-playback display can also be accessed by selecting P

on the Playback Setting Screen.

100

0001 0002

0004 0006

0008

0005

0007

0009

0003

REC

PLAY

SET button

n sw

Folder number

Zoom switch

Audio data

Still image

Orange frame

Image number

Video

clip

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VIEWING IMAGES

Magnifying (zooming in) the image

1 Display the image that you want to magnify.

h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.

2 Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom

switch.

h Magnification is enabled.

h The image is magnified, and the

central portion of image is

displayed.

h Toggle the SET button to view

different parts of the magnified

image.

To magnify:

Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom

switch.

To return to normal size:

Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom

switch.

HINT

The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image.

i Press the still image shooting button. The magnified portion is saved as a

new still image.

ZOOM 128%

SHUTTER FOR SAVE

ZOOM I/O

ZOOM

126

SHUTTER FOR SA

SHUTTER FOR SAVE

ZOOM I/O

MOVE

ZOOM I/O

ZOOM 126%

SHUTTER FOR SAVE

MOVE

ZOOM I/O

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VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS

Playing back a video clip

Follow these steps to play back a video clip.

Normal playback

i Press the SET button.

Pause

i While the video clip is playing, toggle the SET button up. To resume

playback, press the SET button.

To play back one image at a time

(single-frame step)

i During forward playback

After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right.

For slow playback, press and hold the SET button to the right.

i During reverse playback

After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the left.

For slow reverse playback, press and hold the SET button to the left.

To accelerate playback

i Fast forward playback is possible at 2x (forward only), 5x, 10x and 15x.

i Toggle the SET button to the left or right during playback to activate fast

playback.

i The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled to the

left or right.

During forward playback, toggle SET button to the right

Normal playback → 2x → 5x →10x → 15x

* Toggle the SET button to the left to return to normal playback speed.

During reverse playback, toggle SET button to the left

15x ← 10x ← 5x ← Normal playback

* Toggle the SET button to the right to return to normal playback speed.

i Return to normal playback speed

During fast forward or fast reverse playback, press the SET button.

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VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS

HINT

Display the video clip playback point

i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to

display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.

i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.

Adjust the volume

i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch up

or down, the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the

volume.

CAUTION

If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the

frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

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PLAYING BACK AUDIO MEMOS

Listen to your audio recordings.

1 On the 9-image playback display,

move the orange frame to the audio

memo you wish to play back (page

56), and press the SET button.

h A musical note graphic appears on

the screen.

2 Play back the recording.

Normal playback:

Press the SET button.

Pause:

While the audio memo is playing, toggle the SET button up.

Stop playback:

While the audio memo is playing, toggle the SET button down.

To accelerate playback:

h Fast forward playback is possible at 2x (forward only), 5x, 10x and

15x.

h Toggle the SET button to the left or right during playback to

activate fast playback.

h The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled

to the left or right.

During forward payback, toggle SET button to the right

Normal playback → 2x → 5x →10x → 15x

* Toggle the SET button to the left to return to normal playback

speed.

During reverse payback, toggle SET button to the left

15x ← 10x ← 5x ← Normal playback

* Toggle the SET button to the right to return to normal playback

speed.

CAUTION

If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the

fast playback or reverse playback mode.

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SHOOTING SETTINGS

PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS

The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting

settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays:

PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 63) cover the basic

shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 65) provide you with more

detailed settings.

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

2 Set the main switch to REC.

3 Press the MENU button.

h The Shooting Setting Screen

appears.

h Pressing the MENU button again

will cancel the Shooting Setting

Screen.

VIDEO CLIP

SHQ

REC

PLAY

MENU button

Main switch

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SWITCHING THE PAGE

Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you

wish to use your camera.

1 Display a Shooting Setting Screen.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left.

h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE

changes.

h Each time the SET button is toggled

to the left, the PAGE changes.

VIDEO CLIP

SHQ

IMAGE STABILIZER

ON-A

<Example: Shooting Setting

Screen: PAGE 1>

<Example: Shooting Setting

Screen: PAGE 2>

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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS

Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens

PAGE 1

VIDEO CLIP

SHQ

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1 Video clip menu (page 67)

2 Still image resolution menu

(page 68)

3 Scene select menu (page 69)

4 Filter menu (page 71)

5 Flash menu (page 72)

6 Self-timer menu (page 74)

7 Option icon (page 113)

h Displays the Option Screen.

8 PAGE display (page 62)

9 Help display (page 120)

0 Remaining battery power

(page 139)

i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously

enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and

the other settings accordingly change automatically.

b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,

30 frames per second, high

bit rate

a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,

30 frames per second,

standard bit rate

c: Record at 320 × 240 pixels,

30 frames per second

d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels,

15 frames per second

e: Record at 176 × 144 pixels,

15 frames per second

<: Make an audio recording

r: Shoot image at 2,592 ×

1,944 resolution (about

5 million pixels [normal

compression])

k: Shoot image at 3,680 ×

2,760 resolution (about

10 million pixels)

s: Shoot image at 2,592 ×

1,944 resolution (about

5 million pixels [low

compression])

t: Shoot image at 1,600 ×

1,200 resolution (about

2 million pixels)

[: Shoot image at 640 × 480

resolution (about 300,000

pixels)

=: Full auto photography

a: Sports photography

>: Portrait photography

+: Landscape photography

/: Night view photography

+: Fireworks photography

Q: Lamp photography

&: No filter

%: Cosmetic filter selected

W: Monochrome filter selected

,: Sepia filter selected

k: Automatic flash mode

m: Forced flash mode

l: Flash off mode

N: Self-timer off

y: Shooting begins 2 seconds

after the still image

shooting button or video

clip recording button is

pressed.

x: Shooting begins 10

seconds after the still

image shooting button or

video clip recording button

is pressed.

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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS

PAGE 2

IMAGE STABILIZER

ON-A

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1 Image stabilizer menu

(page 76)

2 Focus range menu (page 78)

Spot focus men

u (page 80)

4 Light-measuring mode (EXP

MEASURE) menu (page 81)

5 ISO sensitivity menu (page 82)

6 White balance menu (page 83)

7 Option icon (page 113)

h Display the Option Screen.

8 PAGE display (page 62)

9 Help display (page 120)

0 Remaining battery power

(page 139)

i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously

enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and

the other settings accordingly change automatically.

p: Image stabilizer function on

(ON-A)

q: Image stabilizer function on

(ON-B)

]: Image stabilizer function off

-: All ranges focussed

*: Normal focus range

-: Manual focus

+: Close-up photography

<: 5-point range finder focus

setting

8: Spot focus on setting

n: Multi-section light-

measuring setting

W: Center-weighted light-

measuring setting

Y: Spot light-measuring

setting

t: Auto sensitivity

(corresponds to ISO50 to

200)

*: Corresponds to ISO50

u: Corresponds to ISO100

v: Corresponds to ISO200

w: Corresponds to ISO400

>: White balance is

automatically adjusted

depending on ambient

lighting

r: For photography in fair

weather (sunny) conditions

o: In overcast conditions

p: Under fluorescent lighting

q: Under incandescent

lighting

]: For setting the most

accurate white balance

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IMAGE QUALITY

Video clip image quality setting

When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher

frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the

other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the

image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting

Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the video clip menu.

3 Select the desired icon from the video clip menu, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the video clip image quality setting.

CAUTION

When editing video clips...

i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in

the same mode.

i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.

b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30

frames per second, high bit rate

a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30

frames per second, standard bit

rate

c: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30

frames per second

d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15

frames per second

e: Record at 176 × 144 pixels, 15

frames per second

<: Make an audio recording

VIDEO CLIP

SHQ

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Still image resolution setting

By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image

detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size

also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution

setting that suits your purpose.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting

Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the still image resolution

menu.

h The numbers in parentheses ( ) refer to the approximate number of

pixels in the image (units: megapixels).

3 Select the desired icon from the still image resolution menu, and

press the SET button.

h This completes the still image resolution setting.

r: Shoot image at 2,592 × 1,944

resolution (5M-S) (standard

compression: for maximum

number of images)

k: Shoot image at 3,680 × 2,760

resolution (10M)

s: Shoot images at 2,592×1,994

resolution (5M-H) (low

compression: for optimum image

quality)

t: Photograph a still image at

1,600 × 1,200 resolution (2M)

[: Photograph a still image at

640 × 480 resolution (0.3M)

PHOTO RESOLUTION

2592 1944

(

5M-S

)

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SCENE SELECT

You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for

specific shooting conditions.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting

Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the scene select menu.

3 Select the desired icon from the scene select menu, and press the

SET button.

h This completes the scene select function setting.

=: The camera automatically makes

the optimum settings suitable for

the surrounding conditions (full

auto).

a: Capture a split-second image of a

fast-moving subject.

>: Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background.

+: For beautiful shots of distant scenery.

/: Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery.

+: For capturing fireworks at night.

Q: Photograph in low-light conditions.

SCENE SELECT

FULL AUTO

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4 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see page 47.

For still image shooting, see page 49.

To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu,

and press the SET button.

NOTE

i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view

/ setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select

icons other than = is on page 178.

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FILTERS

The filter feature changes the aperture and shutter speed settings, as well as

the color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting

Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the filter menu.

3 Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the filter setting.

4 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see page 47.

For still image shooting, see page 49.

h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and

press the SET button.

NOTE

i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons

other than & is on page 178.

&: No filter is used (normal

photography).

%: Skin tones are enhanced in close-

up shots (cosmetic filter).

W: Snap black-and-white photos

(monochrome filter).

,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).

FILTER

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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

has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and

flash off mode).

1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting

Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the flash menu.

k: The camera will detect the subject

brightness and use the flash only

when required. In a backlight

situation, if only the center of the

image is very dark, the flash will

operate to compensate (auto

flash).

m: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the

conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the

subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced

flash).

l: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting

when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is

prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).

FLASH

AUTO

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FLASH SETTING

3 Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the flash setting.

4 Take the picture.

For still image shooting, see page 49.

h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and

press the SET button.

HINT

i You can change the flash setting by toggling the SET button to the left

when the Shooting Setting Screen is not being displayed.

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SELF-TIMER

1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting

Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the self-timer menu.

3 Select the desired icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the self-timer setting.

4 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see page 47.

For still image shooting, see page 49.

N: Turns off the self-timer function.

y: Turns on the self-timer function.

The image is captured about 2

seconds after the still image

shooting button or video clip

recording button is pressed.

x: Turns on the self-timer function.

The image is captured about 10

seconds after the still image

shooting button or video clip

recording button is pressed.

SELF-TIMER

OFF

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SELF-TIMER

HINT

To pause or cancel the self-timer function...

i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed

again before the image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily

stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button

one more time to restart the self-timer.

i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer

menu, and press the SET button.

When x is selected...

i When the still image shooting button or

video clip recording button is pressed,

the illumination light and the multi-

indicator will blink for about 10 seconds,

and then the image is captured. Also, 4

seconds before the shutter releases, the

indication shown in the illustration

appears on the LCD monitor.

i If you swivel the monitor unit towards,

the self-timer indication will be visible to

the subject.

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PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS)

MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)

Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional

hand motion (video clips only).

1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the image stabilizer menu.

h Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip

recording. The field of view does not change when the video clip

recording button is pressed, so this setting is convenient when

shooting mostly video clips.

h Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip

recording. The field of view does not change when the still image

recording button is pressed, so this setting is convenient when

shooting mostly still images.

]

h Disengages the motion compensation function.

3 Select the desired icon from the image stabilizer menu, and press

the SET button.

h This completes the image stabilizer setting.

HINT

If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...

i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be

possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

i If the digital zoom (page 51) is being used, the large magnification factor

may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.

i When using a tripod, the docking station or other means to stabilize the

camera, please turn the motion compensation function off ]. If the

motion compensation function is enabled when it is not actually needed, it

may result in an image that appears unnatural.

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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)

<Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is

enabled>

i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during

recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below.

i When set to the motion compensation ON-B q setting, the video clip

recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.

i When the still image shooting resolution is set to [ and the scene

selection function to =, a, > or + (page 69), a still image

captured during video clip recording will have the same field of view as the

video clip.

During still image

shooting

Recording standby

screen

For p setting

For q setting

Video clip recording

area

For ] setting

During video clip

recording

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FOCUS RANGE

1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the focus range menu.

h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the

focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus.

h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding

indication appears on the LCD monitor.

3 Select the desired icon from the focus range menu, and press the

SET button.

h This completes the focus range setting.

HINT

i From the Shooting Screen, you can quickly change the focus range setting

by toggling the SET button down.

i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is set to the

wide end.

-: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity

Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode)

*: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)

-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 2 cm (0.79

in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus).

+: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro mode: wide

end only)

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FOCUS RANGE

How to use the manual focus

1 Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press

the SET button.

2 Press the SET button.

h The focus distance adjustment bar

appears.

3 Toggle the SET button to the left or

right to adjust the focus distance,

and press the SET button.

h The focus distance is set, and you

are returned to the Shooting

Screen.

NOTE

About the focus range

i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface

and the subject.

i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance

(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual

distance. Use the LCD monitor to confirm the focus and compose the

photo.

About zoom movement when using the manual focus

i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes

to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.

i When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will

function only within the range at which the image is focused.

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2cm

0:15

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FOCUS AREA SETTING

You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting

only):

5-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by

sampling from multiple areas of the entire

shooting screen.

Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center

of the LCD monitor.

1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting

Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the desired focus method

from the spot focus menu, and

press the SET button.

<: 5-point range finder focus is

selected.

8: Spot focus is selected.

h When the spot focus setting is

selected, the focus mark + appears

in the center of the LCD monitor.

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Focus mark

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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING

You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.

Multi-section light-measuring:

Light is measured by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting

screen.

Center-weighted light-measuring:

Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance

to the values near the center.

Spot light-measuring:

You can compose the picture and capture the image after first measuring the

light only at the center spot of the LCD monitor.

1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the desired light-measuring mode from the light-measuring

mode (EXP MEASURE) menu.

n: Multi-section light-measuring

W: Center light-measuring

Y: Spot light-measuring

3 Press the SET button.

h This completes the light-measuring

mode setting.

h When spot light-measuring is

selected, the light-measuring spot

mark appears in the center of

the LCD monitor.

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Light-measuring spot mark

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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.

1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu.

3 Select the desired icon from the ISO sensitivity menu, and press the

SET button.

h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.

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.

t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200

[video clip shooting mode: ISO200 to 400]).

*: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent

(video clip shooting mode: ISO200).

u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO100 equivalent

(video clip shooting mode: ISO200).

v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO200 equivalent

(video clip shooting mode: ISO400).

w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO400 equivalent

(video clip shooting mode: ISO800).

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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.

1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62).

2 Select the white balance menu.

>: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically

based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting

used in the auto mode.

r : For shooting outside on a sunny day.

o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day.

p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.

q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.

]: For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be

specified.

Setting procedure

1 Select the ] icon and press the SET button.

h The ] icon moves to the left end of the line.

2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper,

etc.), and perform step 3.

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3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the

SET button.

h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is

retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or

q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you

select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously

programmed setting is recalled.

HINT

To cancel the white balance setting

i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.

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PLAYBACK SETTINGS

PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS

The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s playback

settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays:

PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 87) cover the basic

playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 88) provide you with more

detailed settings.

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

2 Set the main switch to PLAY.

3 Press the MENU button.

h The Playback Setting Screen

appears.

h Pressing the MENU button again

will cancel the Playback Setting

Screen.

Set play all or

1 clip

REC

PLAY

PLAYBACK METHOD

MENU button

Main switch

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SWITCHING THE PAGE

Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa.

1 Display a Playback Setting Screen.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left.

h The Playback Setting Screen

changes to the other PAGE.

h Each time the SET button is toggled

to the left, the PAGE changes.

PLAYBACK METHOD

Set play all or

1 clip

ROTATE

Rotate image

<Example: Playback Setting

Screen: PAGE 1>

<Example: Playback Setting

Screen: PAGE 2>

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DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS

Overview of the Playback Setting Screens

PAGE 1

1 Playback method setting

(page 89)

h Select continuous playback or

single-frame playback.

2 Multi-playback (page 56)

h Display images in the 9-frame

multi-display format.

3 Volume control (page 90)

h Adjust the playback volume for

video clips and audio data, as

well as the operation sounds.

4 Monitor brightness (page 91)

h Adjust the brightness of the

LCD monitor backlight.

5 Data protect setting (page 92)

h Protect data from accidental

erasure.

6 Erase (page 94)

h Delete images from the card

memory.

7 Option icon (page 113)

h Display the Option Screen.

8 PAGE display (page 86)

9 Help display (page 120)

0 Remaining battery power

(page 139)

PLAYBACK METHOD

Set play all or

1 clip

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PAGE 2

1 Rotate image (page 96)

h Rotate still images.

2 Video clip edit (page 97)

h Edit video clips.

3 Print settings (page 105)

h Set the DPOF settings.

4 Option icon (page 113)

h Display the Option Screen.

5 PAGE display (page 86)

6 Help display (page 120)

7 Remaining battery power

(page 139)

ROTATE

Rotate image

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PLAYBACK MODE

Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose

to show single images.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

2 Select the playback method icon

4, and press the SET button.

h The Playback Mode Screen

appears.

PLAY ALL: Play back images in

slideshow fashion.

1 CLIP: Display only the

selected image (page

55).

3 Select the desired playback mode,

and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the time that each

image is displayed appears.

1 Toggle the SET button to the

right to select playback time.

2 Toggle the SET button up or

down to specify the time that

each image is shown.

3 Press the SET button.

4 Press the SET button.

h The display time is set, and you are

returned to the Playback Setting

Screen.

PLAY ALL

1 CLIP

1SEC

DURATION OF PHOTO

PLAYBACK METHOD

PLAY ALL

1SEC

PLAYBACK METHOD

DURATION OF PHOTO

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VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the

operation sounds.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

2 Select the volume icon Z, and

press the SET button.

h The volume control bar appears.

3 Toggle the SET button left or right to

adjust the volume, and press the

SET button.

h The volume is set, and you are

returned to the Playback Setting

Screen.

HINT

i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch up

or down, the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the

volume.

HINT

Concerning the operation sounds volume setting

i The operation sounds volume is linked to the playback sound volume

setting.

VOLUME

VOLUME SETTING

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LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display during playback.

Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of

ambient lighting.

In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you

can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

2 Select the LCD brightness icon r,

and press the SET button.

h The brightness control display

appears.

Turn the LCD backlight ON/OFF:

Toggle the SET button down.

Adjust the brightness:

Toggle the SET button left or right.

3 Press the SET button.

h The brightness is set, and you are returned to the Playback Setting

Screen.

HINT

i From the Shooting Screen, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting

the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least

1 second.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BACKLIGHT

ON/OFF

ADJUST

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IMAGE PROTECT

Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data.

1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure,

and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

2 Select the protect icon A, and

press the SET button.

h “LOCK?” appears.

h If the protect mode has already

been enabled for the data, then

“UNLOCK?” appears.

3 Toggle the SET button up or down

to select “YES”, and press the SET

button.

h The protect mode is set for the

data.

h The protect mark B indicates that

the data is locked.

h To return to the Playback Setting

Screen, press the MENU button.

PROTECT

LOCK?

YES

EXIT

PROTECT

UNLOCK?

YES

EXIT

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IMAGE PROTECT

CAUTION

i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if

the card is reformatted.

HINT

To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...

i Toggle the SET button to the left or right.

To cancel the protect mode for an image...

i Display the desired data and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark B will

disappear and the protect mode is canceled.

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ERASING DATA

You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can

erase the data one at a time, or all at once.

1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

2 Select the erase icon c, and press

the SET button.

h The Erase Mode Screen appears.

ONE ERASE: Erases one data at a

time.

ERASE ALL: Erases all the data

from the card.

EXIT: Returns to the

Playback Setting

Screen.

3 Toggle the SET button up or down the select the erase mode, and

press the SET button.

h The Erase Confirmation Screen appears.

h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the data you wish to

erase.

h Toggle the SET button to the left or right confirm the data to erase.

ERASE

ONE ERASE

ERASE ALL

EXIT

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ERASING DATA

4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the

SET button.

h The currently displayed image is deleted.

h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button.

h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button.

h The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data,

select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data erase is

completed, “NO IMAGE” is shown.

CAUTION

i Data which is protected from accidental erase cannot be erased. To erase

protected data, set the protect setting for the data to off (page 92), and

then follow the data erase procedure.

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PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS)

ROTATE IMAGE

Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.

1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

2 Select the rotate icon L, and

press the SET button.

h The Rotate Image Screen appears.

3 Select the rotate right icon K or

rotate left icon !, and press the SET button.

h Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90

degrees.

h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button.

K: Rotates image clockwise

90 degrees.

Rotates image counterclockwise

90 degrees.

ROTATE

RIGHT

LEFT

EXIT

ROTATE

LEFT

EXIT

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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS

You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can

choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point.

You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip

(“joining”).

CAUTION

Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge

i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large

amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the

battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before

starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed

in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor/charger.

i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.

Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip

Select whether to delete the portion before the

cut point or after the cut point.

Delete the specified portion.

i The specified portion is deleted.

i The original video clip is not affected.

(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new

clip is saved.)

Play the video clip, and pause

playback at the point you want to cut.

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Procedure to join two video clips

CAUTION

Caution when editing video clips

i When editing video clips, do not move the main switch. If you move the

main switch while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be

properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.

i By repeating the clipping and joining procedures, you can create exactly

the video clip you like. Note, however, that as the number or size of the

video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it

impossible to edit the video clips. In this case, you will need to free some of

the memory on the card either by deleting data that are no longer

necessary (page 94), or by performing the procedure to erase the original

video clip(s) (pages 101, 103).

Display the video clip that will come first.

Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.)

Select the video clip that you wish to

append (join).

i The two video clips are saved together as a

separate video clip.

i The original video clip is not affected.

(You can also choose to erase the

original video clip when the new clip is

saved.)

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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS

Deleting part of a video clip

1 Display the video clip you wish to edit.

2 Display the scene you wish to delete.

h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from

the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion

from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.

h To select the desired scene quickly, you can use a combination of the

fast-forward (or reverse) playback, pause, and image-by-image

playback functions (page 58).

h The actual cut point may be slightly before or after the displayed

scene.

3 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

First part

Latter part

Selected scene

Video clip start Video clip end

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4 Select the edit video icon k, and

press the SET button.

h The Edit Video Screen appears.

5 Toggle the SET button up or down

to select the portion you wish to

delete.

DELETE 1ST PART:

Delete the first part of the video clip.

DELETE 2ND PART:

Delete the latter part of the video clip.

6 Press the SET button.

h A screen appears for you to confirm

whether or not you want to keep the

original video clip.

EDIT VIDEO

EXTRACT STILL

DELETE 1ST PART

DELETE 2ND PART

JOIN

EXIT

EDIT VIDEO

EXTRACT STILL

DELETE 1ST PART

DELETE 2ND PART

JOIN

EXIT

DELETE 1ST PART

KEEP ORIGINAL IMAGE?

YES

EXIT

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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS

7 Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when

clipping is executed.

YES:

The original video clip is saved.

NO:

The original video clip is not saved.

8 Press the SET button.

h If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video

clip.

h If “NO” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video

clip, and the original video clip is erased.

NOTE

i If the original video clip is protected (image protect), even if you select

“NO” in step 8 and press the SET button, the “IMAGE IS PROTECTED”

message appears, and video clipping is not possible.

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Joining two video clips

CAUTION

i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.

1 Display the first video clip.

2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).

3 Select the edit video icon k, and

press the SET button.

h The Edit Video Screen appears.

4 Select the join icon x.

Currently showing

video clip

Video clip to be joined

Video clip end

Video clip start

EDIT VIDEO

EXTRACT STILL

DELETE 1ST PART

DELETE 2ND PART

JOIN

EXIT

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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS

5 Press the SET button.

h The 9-image playback display for

video clips appears.

6 Toggle the SET button to move the

orange frame to the video clip that

you wish to join.

7 Press the SET button.

8 Select whether you want the

original video clip to be erased

when clipping is executed.

YES:

The original video clips are saved.

NO:

The original video clips are not saved.

9 Press the SET button.

h The two video clips are saved

together as a separate video clip.

h If “NO” was selected in step 8, the

original video clips are erased when

the joined video clip is saved.

NOTE

i If the original video clip is protected (image protect), even if you select

“NO” in step 8 and press the SET button, the “IMAGE IS PROTECTED”

message appears, and video clip joining is not possible.

101

0001 0002 0003

0004

Orange frame

JOIN

KEEP ORIGINAL IMAGE?

YES

EXIT

JOIN

<Confirmation screen for

saving the original video clip>

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Extracting a still image from a video clip

While video clip playback is paused, you can save a still image of the

paused scene.

1 Display the frame (paused) you wish to save as a single still image.

2 Select the edit video icon k from the PAGE 2 Playback Setting

Screen, and press the SET button.

h The Edit Video Screen appears.

3 Select the extract still icon 7, and press the SET button.

h The frame that is currently displayed is saved as a still image.

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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, whether or not the date is

displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.

Display the Print Settings Screen

1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback

Setting Screen (page 86).

2 Select the print settings icon b,

and press the SET button.

h The Print Setting Screen appears.

ALL IMAGES:

The specified print settings apply to

all the still images on the card.

EACH IMAGE:

The print settings are specified for

each individual image.

INDEX:

All the still images are printed as

miniature images (thumbnail

images), several images on one

print.

ALL CLEAR:

Clear all the print settings. This

cannot be selected if no print

settings have been made for the

image.

EXIT:

Return to the Still Image Playback

Setting Screen.

PRINT SETTING

ALL IMAGES

EACH IMAGE

INDEX

ALL CLEAR

EXIT

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HINT

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 (save frame (page 104)) as a

still image.

HINT

About the DPOF format

i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect

your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can

also set the print settings for the desired images, and then have the

reserved images printed automatically.

About the finished prints

i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation.

i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and

printer used.

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PRINT SETTINGS

Specifying date imprinting and print quantities

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).

1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 105).

2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.

ALL IMAGES:

The set print settings are applied to

all the still images on the card.

EACH IMAGE:

The set print settings are applied

only to the image currently

displayed.

3 Press the SET button.

h The Date/Copies Print Screen

appears.

h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,

toggle the SET button to the left or

right to display the desired image to

print.

h Under “SETTINGS” the settings

that are currently active for the

displayed image are shown. You

can toggle the SET button to the left

or right to confirm the print settings

for each image.

PRINT SETTING

ALL IMAGES

EACH IMAGE

INDEX

ALL CLEAR

EXIT

ALL IMAGES

DATE

COPIES

ADD TO PRINT SETTING

EXIT

SETTINGS

DATE:

COPIES:

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4 Specify whether the date is

displayed on the print, and the

number of prints.

1 Toggle the SET button up or down

to select “DATE”.

2 Press the SET button.

h The Print Date Screen appears.

3 Toggle the SET button up or down

to select the desired option.

YES:

Print the date.

NO:

Do not print the date.

4 Press the SET button.

h You are returned to the Date/

Copies Print Screen.

1 Toggle the SET button up or down

to select “COPIES”.

2 Press the SET button.

h The Print Number Screen

appears.

3 Toggle the SET button up or down

to specify the number of prints.

h Toggle the SET button up or

down until the desired number

of prints is displayed.

4 Press the SET button.

h You are returned to the Date/

Copies Print Screen.

ALL IMAGES

DATE NO

SETTINGS

DATE:

COPIES:

ALL IMAGES

SETTINGS

DATE:

COPIES:

COPIES

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PRINT SETTINGS

5 Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING”

and press the SET button.

h The Confirm Print Settings Screen

appears.

If the print settings are correct:

Select “EXIT”, and press the SET

button.

If the print settings were

changed:

Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”,

and press the SET button.

Index print

Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”.

This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.

1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 105).

2 Select “INDEX”.

ALL IMAGES

DATE

COPIES

YES

MODIFY PRINT SETTING

EXIT

SETTINGS

DATE:

COPIES

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3 Press the SET button.

h The Index Print Screen appears.

YES:

Specify an index print copy.

EXIT:

Discontinue the setting procedure,

and return to the Print Setting

Screen.

4 Select “YES”, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the

Print Setting Screen.

Changing the print settings

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 107

and 108.

2 Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”,

and press the SET button.

INDEX PRINT

SET INDEX PRINT?

YES

EXIT

ALL IMAGES

DATE

COPIES

MODIFY PRINT SETTING

EXIT

SETTINGS

DATE:

COPIES

YES

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PRINT SETTINGS

Clearing all the print settings

Delete the print settings for all images.

1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 105).

2 Select “ALL CLEAR”.

3 Press the SET button.

h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.

YES:

Clear the print settings for all images.

EXIT:

Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Setting Screen.

4 Select “YES”, and press the SET

button.

h All the print settings are cleared

and you are returned to the Print

Setting Screen.

ALL CLEAR

EXIT

YES

DATE:

COPIES:

YES

CLEAR ALL SETTINGS?

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DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA (INFORMATION SCREEN)

On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an

image was captured.

1 Display the desired image.

2 Press the MENU button for at

about 2 seconds.

h The Information Screen

appears.

h If the MENU button is

pressed again, the

Information Screen is

canceled.

1 Video clip mode settings

2 Remaining card memory

3 Image or sound number

4 Protect setting

5 File size

6 Shooting or recording

time

7 Remaining battery charge

8 Date and time of image

9 Still image resolution

settings

INFO

100-0001

640 480

MPEG4

30fps

2.2MB

00:00:08

UNUSED MEMORY

8MB 59%

2005.12.25 19:30

INFO

100-0002

2592 1944

987KB

UNUSED MEMORY

128MB 70%

2005.12.25 19:00

INFO 100-0003

256KB

00:00:11

UNUSED MEMORY

10MB 74%

2005.12.25 19:00

AAC

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CAMERA SETTINGS

OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN

The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings.

1 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button.

h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears.

2 Toggle the SET button up or down

to select the PAGE indication.

3 Toggle the SET button to the right.

h The Option Screen appears.

h The Option Screen is canceled if

the MENU button is pressed.

4 Toggle the SET button down.

h The menu appears.

ADV. SETTINGS

CAMERA SETTINGS

PAGE indication

POST VIEW

WIND NOISE REDUC.

NOISE REDUCTION

CLOCK SET

OPERATION BEEP

HELP DISP

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Overview of the Option Screen

1 Date and time setting

(page 115)

Set the camera’s internal clock.

2 Operation sounds setting

(page 118)

h Adjust the operation sounds

produced when the camera’s

buttons are pressed and turn

the audio guide on or off.

3 Help display setting (page 120)

h Turn the help display on or off.

4 Post-view (page 121)

h Specify how long the captured

image is displayed on the LCD

monitor after the still image

shooting button is pressed.

5 Wind noise reduction setting

(page 122)

h Set the wind noise reduction

function on or off.

Noise-reduction menu (page 123)

h Set the noise-reduction function

on or off

7 Flicker-reduction menu

(page 124)

h Set the flicker-reduction

function on or off

8 Digital zoom setting (page 125)

h Enable or disable the digital

zoom.

9 Screen language (page 126)

h Select the language in which

the LCD monitor messages are

displayed.

0 TV output settings (page 127)

Select the type of video signal

that is output from the camera’s

DIGITAL/AV terminal.

Power save function (page 129)

B File number reset (page 131)

h Select the file number reset

function.

C Card format (page 134)

h Use the camera to format the

memory card.

D Reset camera settings

(page 136)

h Reset the camera to the

factory-preset settings.

E Remaining battery power (page

139)

* Icons 7 through D are displayed when you toggle the SET button up or

down to scroll.

TV OUTPUT SETTINGS

POST VIEW

WIND NOISE REDUC.

NOISE REDUCTION

CLOCK SET

OPERATION BEEP

HELP DISP

POWER SAVE

FILE NO. RESET

FLICKER REDUCT

DIGITAL ZOOM

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

RESET SETTINGS

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DATE AND TIME

The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is

taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before

capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 23, 2005

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the clock set icon C, and

press the SET button.

h The Clock Set Screen appears.

h The current date and time settings

are shown.

h Follow the procedures below to

enable or disable the date display

during playback, to set the display

format for the date, and to set the

date and time.

h To return to the Option Screen,

press the MENU button, or select

“EXIT” and press the SET button.

2005/01/01

00:00

Y / M / D

CLOCK SET

DATE

TIME

DISP

EXIT

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3 Set the date.

1 Select “DATE”.

2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Screen appears.

3 Set the date to “2005/12/23”.

h The date is set in the following

order: Set the year → Set the

month → Set the day.

h Toggle the SET button left or

right to select year, month or

day. Toggle the SET button up

or down to increase or decrease

the number.

4 Press the SET button.

4 Set the clock.

1 Select “TIME”.

2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Time Screen appears.

3 Set the time to “19:30”.

h The time is set in the following

order: Set the hour → Set the

minute.

h A 24-hour clock is used for the

time display.

4 Press the SET button.

5 Set the order in which the date is

displayed during playback.

1 Select “DISP”.

2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Format Screen

appears.

3 Toggle the SET button up or down.

DATE

CLOCK SET

TIME

19:30

Y / M / D

CLOCK SET

DISP

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DATE AND TIME

h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as

follows:

Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.

h If “DISP OFF” is selected, the date the image was captured is not

shown during playback.

4 Press the SET button.

6 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.

h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the

Option Screen.

NOTE

i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an

internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a

small chance the settings may be lost. (The backup will last for about 7

days.) It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still

correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of

any type (follow steps 1 and 2).

To correct the date and time settings

i After steps 1 and 2, select the line of the setting that you want to change,

press the SET button, and follow the steps in the respective paragraphs

above to change the setting.

year/month/day

→

month/day/year

→

day/month/year

→

DISP OFF (no display)

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OPERATION SOUNDS

This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds

when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU

button, etc.) are pressed.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the operation beep icon ?,

and press the SET button.

h The Operation Beep Setting Screen

appears.

h The current settings are shown on

the screen.

h If “ALL OFF” is selected and the

SET button pressed, all the

operation sounds are muted.

h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET

button pressed, you are returned to

the Option Screen.

TURN ON/OFF:

Mute or enable the sound that is

produced when the power is turned

on or off.

SHUTTER:

Select the sound that is produced

when the still image shooting button

is pressed, or when a photo is

taken using the self-timer.

KEY SW:

Select the sound that is produced

when the SET button, MENU

button, etc. are pressed.

AUDIO GUIDE:

Mute or enable the camera’s audio

help guide.

ALL OFF

EXIT

OPERATION BEEP

TURN ON/OFF

SHUTTER

KEY SW

AUDIO GUIDE :

CHANGE SETTINGS

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OPERATION SOUNDS

3 Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and

press the SET button.

h The screen to change the settings

appears.

4 Toggle the SET button up or down

to select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h The screen to select operation

sounds appears.

h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.

h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,

and press the SET button.

ON:

Activates the sound.

OFF:

Deactivates the sound.

h The screen to select the operation sounds appears.

h Select from 8 different sounds (A to H).

h You can press the still image shooting button to preview the

selected operation sound.

h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.

h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,

and press the SET button.

HINT

i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the Operation

Beep Screen appears at once. You may find this a convenient procedure to

switch the setting in places you do not want the operation sounds to be

audible.

OPERATION BEEP

TURN ON/OFF

SHUTTER

KEY SW

AUDIO GUIDE

EXIT

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HELP DISPLAY

You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor.

1 Display the Option Screen (page

113).

2 Select the help display icon r and

press the SET button.

h The Help Setting Screen appears.

ON:

The HELP messages are enabled.

OFF:

The HELP messages are disabled.

3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h This completes the help display setting.

HELP DISP

OFF

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POST-VIEW SETTING

Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor

(post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113) .

2 Select the post-view icon o, and

press the SET button.

h The Post-view Screen appears.

OFF:

The post-view image is not

displayed.

1 SEC:

The post-view image is displayed

for 1 second.

2 SEC :

The post-view image is displayed

for 2 seconds.

3 Select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h This completes the post-view

setting.

POST VIEW

OFF

1 SEC

2 SEC

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WIND NOISE REDUCTION

This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a

video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the

function to on or off.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the wind noise reduction

icon `, and press the SET button.

h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen

appears.

ON:

The wind noise reduction function is

turned on.

OFF:

The wind noise reduction function is

turned off.

3 Select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h This completes the wind noise

reduction setting.

NOTE

i For normal shooting, set the wind noise reduction to “OFF”. If the function

is enabled when there is no wind, the audio during shooting and recording

sounds unnatural.

WIND NOISE REDUC.

OFF

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NOISE-REDUCTION

Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the noise-reduction menu.

3 Select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h This completes the noise-reduction

setting.

NOTE

i The noise-reduction function is effective when the shutter speed 1/4

second or less.

i Compared to normal shooting, the image processing time after shooting is

slightly longer.

ON: The noise-reduction function is

enabled.

OFF: The noise-reduction function is

disabled.

NOISE REDUCTION

OFF

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FLICKER-REDUCTION

The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video

clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting

pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is

set to a frequency of 50 Hz.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the flicker-reduction menu.

3 Select the o icon from the flicker-

reduction menu, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the flicker-reduction

setting.

HINT

i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a

halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light

areas, may occur.

ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction

setting.

OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction

setting.

FRICKER REDUCT

OFF

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DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING

This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled

during zoom shooting.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the digital zoom icon Q,

and press the SET button.

h The Digital Zoom Screen appears.

ON: Digital zoom can be used.

OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used.

3 Select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h This completes the digital zoom

setting.

DIGITAL ZOOM

OFF

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SCREEN LANGUAGE

You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any

one of eight languages.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the language icon z, and

press the SET button.

h The Language Screen appears.

DEUTSCH: Select for German.

ENGLISH: Select for English.

ESPAÑOL: Select for Spanish.

FRANCAIS: Select for French.

ITALIANO: Select for Italian.

NEDERLANDS:Select for Dutch.

: Select for Russian.

: Select for Japanese.

: Select for Korean.

: Select for Chinese

(traditional).

: Select for Chinese

(simplified).

3 Select the desired language, and press the SET button.

h You are returned to the Option Screen.

LANGUAGE

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TV OUTPUT SETTING

Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s DIGITAL/

AV terminal.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the TV output settings icon

j, and press the SET button.

h The TV Output Setting Screen

appears.

TV SYSTEM:

Set the type of TV signal.

VIDEO OUTPUT:

Set the type of video signal.

3 Select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h The screen to change the

parameter for the selected setting

appears.

TV SYSTEM

VIDEO OUTPUT

EXIT

NTSC

VIDEO

TV OUTPUT SETTINGS

TV SYSTEM NTSC

TV OUTPUT SETTINGS

<Example: TV SYSTEM>

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4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter.

NTSC:

Outputs NTSC video signals.

PAL:

Outputs PAL video signals.

VIDEO:

Outputs standard video signals.

S-VIDEO:

Outputs S-VIDEO signals.

5 Press the SET button.

6 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.

h This completes the TV output setting.

NOTE

When connecting to a standard video input terminal

i On your camera’s Option Screen, set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to

“VIDEO”.

i Do not connect to a S-VIDEO input terminal, as doing so may cause the

TV to automatically switch to the S-VIDEO input mode, and no image will

appear on the TV monitor.

When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal

i On your camera’s Option Screen, set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “S-

VIDEO”.

i Do not connect to a VIDEO INPUT terminal, as doing so may cause the TV

to automatically switch to the video input mode, and no image will appear

on the TV monitor.

If no image appears on the TV...

i If the TV system setting or video output setting is not correct for the

connected equipment, no image will appear on the TV.

When set to “PAL” and connected to a TV using the included S-AV

interface cable (page 144)

Shooting: Images are displayed on the LCD monitor only and do not

appear on the TV.

Playback: Images are displayed on the TV only and do not appear on the

LCD monitor.

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POWER SAVE FUNCTION

Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically

turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works

to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to

prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left

on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save

function is activated.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the power save icon ?, and

press the SET button.

h The Power Save Setting Screen

appears.

BATT/CAM:

Set the standby time for the

shooting modes when the battery

pack is used.

BATT/PB:

Set the standby time for the

playback modes when the battery

pack is used.

EXT.PWR/CAM.PB:

Set the standby time for the

shooting and playback modes when

using an AC power source.

EXIT:

Return to the Option Screen.

POWER SAVE

BATT/CAM

BATT/PB

EXT.PWR/CAM.PB

EXIT

1 min

5 min

10 min

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3 Select the desired option, and press

the SET button.

h The Set Standby Time Screen

appears.

4 Toggle the SET button up or down

to set the standby time.

Up:

Increases the standby time.

Down:

Decreases the standby time.

5 Press the SET button.

h The standby time is set, and you

are returned to the Power Save

Setting Screen.

BATT/CAM

1 min

POWER SAVE

<Example: When “BATT/

CAM” is selected>

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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION

If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the

captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently

reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again

begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function is set to “ON”,

and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the

same numbers. By setting the file number reset function to “OFF”, even if the

card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive

numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the

camera.

File name (image number)

Card A 0001, 0002......0012, 0013

Card B 0001, 0002......0012, 0013

File name (image number)

Card A 0001, 0002......0012, 0013

Card B 0014, 0015....... 0025, 0026

Replace card

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i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names

are assigned as follows.

When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is

lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the

next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.

When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is

higher than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the

next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.

Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013

Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ......0025, 0026

Previously recorded images

Replace card

Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013

Card B 0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ......0025, 0026

Previously recorded images

Replace card

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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the file number reset icon

3 Press the SET button.

h The File Number Reset Screen

appears.

ON:

The file number reset function is “ON”.

OFF:

The file number reset function is

“OFF”.

4 Select “OFF”, and press the SET button.

h The file number reset function is deactivated.

NOTE

i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names

are assigned. It is recommended that the file number reset function be

returned to “ON” at the end of each photography session.

FILE NO. RESET

OFF

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FORMATTING A CARD

The supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, a card

must be formatted with this camera:

i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or

i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.

The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.

Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the

unlocked position (page 26).

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the format icon 1, and

press the SET button.

h The Format Screen appears.

h In normal use, a full format is not

necessary. However, in case a card

error occurs even after normal

formatting, executing a full format

may resolve the problem.

FORMAT:

A normal formatting is executed.

FULL FORMAT:

The entire card is scanned and

formatted. (When there is little

battery power remaining, this

setting cannot be selected.)

FORMAT

FULL FORMAT

EXIT

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FORMATTING A CARD

3 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.

h A confirmation screen appears.

4 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.

h Formatting begins.

h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are

shown on the LCD monitor.

CAUTION

Caution during formatting

i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.

Formatting erases the data

i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.

Protected data (page 92) is also erased, so before formatting a card, any

data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard

disk or other storage medium.

Can data be restored after a card is formatted?

i It may be possible to restore data from a formatted card by using

application software designed to restore data. However, even such

application software cannot restore data after a full format has been

executed. It is recommended that a full format be executed before you

dispose of a card or transfer it to someone else.

HINT

To cancel formatting

i In step 4, select “NO”, and press the SET button.

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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.

1 Display the Option Screen (page 113).

2 Select the reset settings icon 2,

and press the SET button.

h The Reset Settings Screen

appears.

YES:

Reset to the factory-preset settings.

NO:

Do not change the settings, and

return to the Option Screen.

3 Select “YES”, and press the SET

button.

h The camera settings are reset to

the factory-preset settings.

HINT

i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:

Date and time setting

Language setting

TV system setting

RESET SETTINGS

RESET?

YES

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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY

You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording

time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of

images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of

Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 183.

Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time

1 Set the main switch to REC, and

turn on the camera (page 40).

h The remaining number of images

appears in the upper left of the LCD

monitor.

h The remaining video recording time

appears in the upper right of the

LCD monitor.

h The remaining number of images

and video recording time will differ

depending on the resolution and

compression settings.

h 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 94) from the card.

h When the remaining number of images or the remaining video

recording time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images

by setting a lower resolution setting (pages 67 and 68), or selecting a

different image quality setting.

12 00:00:15

Remaining number of images

Remaining video

recording time

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For audio data

1 Set the camera to the audio

recording mode (page 53).

h The remaining audio recording

time is shown.

12 00:10:15

Remaining time

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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE

When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be

checked on the LCD 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 182.

1 Display a Shooting or Playback

Setting Screen (pages 61 and 85).

h The battery pack remaining charge

indicator appears in the lower right

corner of the LCD monitor.

h Due to the battery pack

characteristics, when the ambient

temperature is low, may

appear early for an incorrect

indication of the remaining charge.

Also, depending on the conditions

of use of the camera or the ambient

conditions (temperature, etc.), the

indicated remaining charge may

change. Therefore, this indication

can only be used as a general

approximation of the remaining

charge.

Battery pack

remaining

charge indicator

Battery remaining charge

Approx. full.

Power is low.

It will soon be impossible to capture or play

back images.

If this icon flashes when the still image

shooting button or video clip recording

button is pressed, images cannot be

captured. Recharge the battery pack.

VIDEO CLIP

SHQ

MPEG4

Battery pack remaining

charge indicator

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HINT

i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack

charge on the Playback Screen.

i Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera.

i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.

i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the

flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, 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.

NOTE

i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking

pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss

capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power

running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold

environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept

warm in your pocket until ready to use.)

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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

DOCKING STATION

CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION

Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack

as well as for easy connection to a computer, printer or TV. A remote control

unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback

only).

CAUTION

Gently connect and disconnect the cable

i When connecting and disconnecting the cable, please do so with a gentle

touch. Exerting a strong pull on the cable or connector may damage them.

1 Use the supplied AC adaptor/

charger to connect the DC IN

terminal on the docking station to a

power outlet.

2 Connect the supplied power cord to

the AC adaptor/charger socket.

3 Plug the power cord into an

electrical outlet.

DC output plug

To DC IN terminal

The [n] mark on

the plug should be

facing down.

AC adaptor/Charger

Supplied power cord

AC adaptor/Charger

socket

To p ow e r

outlet

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SET THE CAMERA IN THE DOCKING STATION

1 Close the camera’s monitor unit,

and set it in the docking station.

h Note the camera’s orientation and

the position of the docking station

terminals, and insert the camera

firmly.

h Recharging begins as soon as the

camera is set in the docking station.

h During charging, the CHARGE

indicator lights red. When charging

is complete, the CAMERA indicator

lights green.

h If there is a battery malfunction or if

the camera is incorrectly set in the

docking station, the CHARGE

indicator flashes red, and the

docked camera’s multi-indicator

flashes red. Set the camera in the

docking station correctly.

Multi-indicator

CAMERA indicator

CHARGE indicator

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CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT

Connecting to a computer or printer

Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the DIGITAL/AV

terminal of the docking station to the USB terminal of a computer or

printer.

i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB

connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard,

or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver

software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the

driver software.

i Please refer to the included SANYO Software Pack instruction manual for

information regarding operating your camera from a computer.

Connecting to a TV

Use the supplied S-AV interface cable to connect the docking station to

the TV.

i When the camera’s monitor unit is closed and the camera is set in the

docking station, press the CAMERA/CHARGE button on the docking

station to light the CAMERA indicator.

i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 145).

i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is

used to play back audio recordings as well.

To AC adaptor/

charger

To USB connector on the

computer or printer

DIGITAL/AV terminal

Supplied USB interface cable

The [n] mark on the plug is facing down.

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* When connected, no image appears on the TV monitor.

* When connected, no image appears on the TV monitor.

To AC adaptor/

charger

White plug: To Audio Input (LEFT) terminal

Red plug: To Audio Input (RIGHT) terminal

DIGITAL/AV terminal

Yellow plug:

To Video Input terminal

Set the input to “VIDEO”.

Supplied S-AV

interface cable

The [n] mark on the

plug is facing down.

Not connected*

Set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “VIDEO” (page 127).

To AC adaptor/

charger

DIGITAL/AV terminal

Yellow plug:

Not connected*

Set the input to “VIDEO”.

Supplied S-AV

interface cable

The [n] mark on the

plug is facing down.

S-terminal

Set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “S-VIDEO” (page 127).

White plug: To Audio Input (LEFT) terminal

Red plug: To Audio Input (RIGHT) terminal

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PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Use the supplied remote control unit to play back data from the docked

camera.

Remote control unit button operation

1 CH. (channel)

h Switch the remote control code (page 148).

2 SET

h Same operation as the camera’s SET button.

3 MENU

h Same operation as the camera’s MENU button.

4 [G]

h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button to the left.

5 [I]

h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button up.

6 [H]

h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button to the right.

7 [J]

h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button down.

CH.

SET

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Prepare the remote control unit

The remote control unit comes with the battery already installed at the time of

purchase.

1 Pull out and remove the protective

battery insulating sheet.

h The remote control unit becomes

operative when the insulating sheet

is removed.

Replacing the remote control unit battery

The life of the lithium battery will depend on your use of the remote

control unit, but as a general guideline, it will require replacement about

once a year. Follow the steps below to replace the CR2025 Lithium

battery (sold commercially).

1 Pull out the battery holder from

the remote control unit.

h Push in the tab to release the

battery holder, and then pull it out.

2 Remove the battery.

3 Insert a new battery (CR2025) in

the holder.

h Wipe the new battery with a soft,

dry cloth, and then insert it with

the (+) mark facing downward.

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PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

4 Reinsert the battery holder in the

remote control unit.

How to use the remote control unit

The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15

degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the

docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters.

CAUTION

i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting,

the remote control receiving range may become shorter. This is a

characteristic of the infrared remote control unit and is not a defect. To

avoid this malfunction when operating the remote control unit, take care to

shield the remote control sensor from strong light.

15°

At a distance of up to 7 meters

Infrared emitter

Remote control sensor

15° horizontally

To AC adaptor/

charger

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Changing the remote control code

The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that

can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one

camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control

code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote

control unit is used. The remote control code is set to “RC CODE 1” at

the time of purchase.

1 Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking

station.

2 Hold down the CH button and press the [I] button for about 3

seconds.

3 Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera

is receiving correctly.

h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the

remote control unit and camera are replaced.

h If the remote control codes for the remote control unit and the camera

and do not match, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate

the camera.

1 Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking

station.

2 Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about 3

seconds.

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PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION

1 Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the

docking station (page 144).

2 Press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera lamp.

3 Set the TV input switch to VIDEO input.

h If the camera is set to the playback mode (page 55), the Playback

Screen appears on the TV monitor. The playback method is the same

as when viewing images on the LCD monitor.

CAMERA/CHARGE button

CAMERA indicator

To AC adaptor/

charger

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DIRECT PRINTING

Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera

directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s LCD monitor can be

used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).

Print preparations

1 Install the card in the camera, and open the monitor unit to turn on

the camera.

2 Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera

to the printer (pages 143 and 159).

USB CONNECTION

CARD READER

PictBridge

PC CAMERA

CANCEL

DIGITAL/AV terminal

Supplied USB interface cable

The [n] mark on the plug is facing down.

To USB connector on the printer

To A C

adaptor/

charger

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DIRECT PRINTING

3 Select “PictBridge”, and press the

SET button.

4 The PictBridge printing mode is

activated.

h The camera switches to the

PictBridge printing mode, and the

PictBridge Screen appears.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is connected.

i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera

may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,

disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then

reconnect the cable.

i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is

slower.

i If the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the

remaining battery charge is sufficient.

PRINTING MODE

ONE IMAGE

Print this image

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To select one image and print it (one image)

Procedure to select one still image and print it.

1 Complete the printing setup (page 150).

2 Select the one image icon Y, and

press the SET button.

h The screen to select images for

printing appears.

3 Toggle the SET button to the left or

right to display the image you wish

to print.

h Specify the image to print.

ONE IMAGE

COPIES

EXIT

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DIRECT PRINTING

4 Specify the number of prints.

1 Select “COPIES”, and press the

SET button.

2 Toggle the SET button up or down

to specify the number of prints.

3 Press the SET button.

h “PRINT” is selected.

5 Press the SET button.

h Printing begins.

NOTE

To cancel printing

i During printing, toggle the SET button down.

h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.

i Select “YES”, and press the SET button.

h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.

ONE IMAGE

COPIES 1

EXIT

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To print all the images (all images)

Print all of the images on the card.

1 Complete the printing setup (page 150).

2 Select the all images icon u, and

press the SET button.

h The Print All Images Screen

appears.

3 Select “PRINT”, and press the SET

button.

h Printing begins.

CAUTION

Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the

card.

i Delete unwanted images before printing.

ALL IMAGES

EXIT

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DIRECT PRINTING

Thumbnail prints (index)

Make an index print of all the images on the card.

1 Complete the printing setup (page 150).

2 Select the index print icon [, and

press the SET button.

h The Index Print Screen appears.

3 Select “PRINT”, and press the SET

button.

h Printing begins.

EXIT

INDEX

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To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images)

Procedure to print all the images that are set to print.

1 Make the print settings (page 105),

and complete the printing setup

(page 150).

2 Select the DPOF icon w, and

press the SET button.

h The Confirm Print Images Screen

appears.

3 Select “PRINT”, and press the SET

button.

h Printing begins.

h Printing begins about 1 minute after

the SET button is pressed.

HINT

i In step 2, if you toggle the SET button to the left or right, you can confirm

the images that are set to print and their DPOF settings.

NOTE

i Reserved images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does

not support your camera’s DPOF function.

EXIT

DPOF

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DIRECT PRINTING

To change the printer settings and print images

(change printer settings)

Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such

as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.

1 Complete the printing setup (page 150).

2 Select the printer settings icon v,

and press the SET button.

h The Printer Settings Screen

appears.

MEDIA TYPE:

Specify the type of paper used for

printing.

PAPER SIZE:

Specify the size of paper used for

printing.

LAYOUT:

Specify how the images are to be arranged on the paper.

QUALITY:

Select the print quality for the images.

DATE STAMP:

Print the date the photo was taken.

EXIT:

Return to the PictBridge Screen.

PRINTER SETTINGS

MEDIA TYPE

PAPER SIZE

LAYOUT

QUALITY

DATE STAMP

PRINTER VALUE

EXIT

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3 Adjust the printer settings.

1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting

parameter, and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the selected parameter appears.

2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and

press the SET button.

h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer

Settings Screen.

h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as

desired.

h The contents of the settings that can be made for each parameter

will differ depending on the printer.

h The images will be printed according to the settings specified on the

printer side.

4 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.

h You are returned to the Printing Mode Screen.

NOTE

i The printer setting parameters will differ depending on the printer that is

connected.

i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer

Settings Screen, select “PRINTER VALUE”.

i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s

printer settings will automatically change to “PRINTER VALUE”.

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CABLE ADAPTOR

CONNECTIONS

Using the supplied adaptor, you can connect the camera to a computer,

printer, TV or AC adaptor/charger, etc., without using the docking station.

1 Attach the adaptor to the docking station terminal on the bottom of

the camera.

2 Various devices can be connected to the adaptor terminals.

NOTE

The remote control unit cannot be used.

i Unlike when using the camera in the docking station, when the adaptor is

connected, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate the camera.

To play back data from the camera, use the operation buttons on the

camera.

The battery cannot be recharged.

i When recharging the battery pack that is installed in the camera, set the

camera in the docking station. To recharge the battery pack without using

the docking station, remove the battery pack from the camera and set it in

the AC adaptor/charger to recharge it.

DC IN terminal:

Connect the supplied AC

adaptor/charger.

DIGITAL/AV terminal:

Connect to a computer, printer

or TV.

To docking station

terminal on the camera

Supplied USB interface

cable or S-AV interface cable

Supplied AC adaptor/charger

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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

Power

Why doesn’t the

power turn on?

Due to cold

temperatures, the

battery pack

temporarily lost its

power.

Place the camera in

your pocket to warm

it up before using it.

Why is the battery

pack consumed

so quickly even

after it was fully

recharged?

The ambient

temperature is

very low.

Keep the battery

pack in an

environment of 10 to

40°C (50 to 104°F).

Why doesn’t

recharging end?

The battery pack

life has expired.

Replace with a new

battery pack. If this

is not effective,

consult your dealer.

Why does the

icon appear?

The remaining

battery pack

power is low.

Use the supplied AC

adaptor/charger, or

replace the battery

pack with a fully

charged one.

Shooting

Why does the

multi-indicator

flash red?

Recorded data is

being saved on

the card.

Not a malfunction.

Wait until the multi-

indicator turns off.

Why doesn’t the

flash operate?

The camera has

determined that

the image is bright

enough and the

flash is not

necessary.

Not a malfunction.

Capture the image;

the camera will

determine when the

flash is necessary.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Shooting

Are the settings

retained even

after the camera

is turned off?

— All settings except

the self-timer and

the exposure

correction are

retained even after

the camera is turned

off.

Which resolution

setting should I

use?

— Select the resolution

setting according to

the intended use:

rsk:

Appropriate for

printing letter-size or

larger, and for

printing a close-up

of part of a photo

(trimming).

t: For printing

standard photo

(photo service)

sizes.

[: For photos

displayed on a web

page, or sent as e-

mail attachments.

What is the

difference

between the

digital zoom and

the optical zoom?

— Because shooting

with the optical

zoom uses the

optics of a physical

lens, you can shoot

without losing

minute details in the

image. The digital

zoom, on the other

hand, works by

magnifying a portion

of the image that

hits the CCD sensor

and may produce a

coarser image.

Question Answer Action

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Shooting

How can I get the

distant view into

focus?

— Set the scene select

function to the

landscape +

mode when

photographing.

Or, set the focus

range setting to

manual focus -,

and set the distance

to ∞.

The video clip I

shot outdoors is

completely white.

— Set the flicker-

reduction setting to

off.

LCD

monitor

When used in

cold weather, why

does the image

seem to leave

traces as it

moves?

Condition due to

the liquid crystals.

Not a malfunction.

Spots that appear in

the LCD monitor

only appear in the

monitor and will not

be recorded with the

images.

Why does the

displayed image

contain some red,

blue and green

dots, or black

spots are visible?

Question Answer Action

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Viewing

images

Why is the image

too bright?

The subject was

too bright.

When capturing an

image, devise a way

to compensate for a

bright subject, for

example, by

changing the

shooting angle.

Why is the image

out of focus?

The focus is not

locked properly.

Hold the camera

correctly and slowly

press the still image

shooting button

halfway to lock the

focus. Then press

the still image

shooting button all

the way to capture

the image.

Why is a part of

the image

missing?

The image was

captured at close

range.

When capturing an

image at close

range, compose the

image using the

LCD monitor.

Why is there no

image (z is

shown)?

This may happen

when trying to

play back images

stored on a card

from a different

digital camera.

Play back images

that were recorded

on a card using this

camera.

Why do vertical

stripes appear?

If a bright subject

is shot in the

video clip

shooting mode,

vertical stripes

may appear on

the LCD monitor

or in the image.

Not a malfunction.

Question Answer Action

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Viewing

images

Why isn’t the

magnified image

clear?

Due to the

characteristics of

the camera,

magnified images

appear less clear.

Not a malfunction.

Why isn’t the

captured image

clear?

The image was

captured using

the digital zoom.

Not a malfunction.

Can I play back

image and sound

data that I edited

using my

computer?

— We cannot

guarantee the

accurate playback of

data that has been

edited using a

computer.

Why is there a

motor-like sound

during video clip

playback?

The sound of the

camera’s

mechanical action

was recorded.

Not a malfunction.

Connecting

to a TV

Why is there no

sound?

The volume on

the TV is set to

the minimum.

Adjust the volume

on the TV.

The volume of the

camera is set to 0.

Increase the

playback volume of

the camera.

Printing

Why does a

message appear

during PictBridge

printing?

There is a

problem with the

printer.

Please refer to the

instruction manual

for your printer.

Question Answer Action

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Misc.

The “CAN NOT

EDIT VIDEO”

message

appears.

You have

attempted to join

video clips having

different

resolutions or

frame rates.

Select video clips

that have the same

resolution or frame

rates.

Why is a noise

heard from a

nearby TV or

radio during

battery

recharging?

Electromagnetic

waves are emitted

from the AC

adaptor/charger.

Move the AC

adaptor/charger

further away from

the TV or radio

when recharging

batteries.

Why does the

“CARD FULL”

message appear?

There is no more

available memory

on the card.

Erase unnecessary

data, or use a card

that has more

memory available.

Why does the

“CARD IS

PROTECTED”

message appear?

The lock switch on

the card is in the

locked (protect)

position.

Move the lock switch

to the unlocked

position.

Why can’t the

camera be

operated?

A temporary

internal circuitry

problem may be

the cause.

Remove the battery

pack from the

camera, wait a few

minutes, then

reinstall the battery

pack and try again.

Question Answer Action

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Misc.

Can I use my

camera abroad?

— When the camera is

connected to a TV,

you can switch the

camera’s video

output to NTSC or

PAL. If you have

questions about

using the AC

adaptor/charger and

power cord abroad,

please consult with

a dealer near you for

advice.

Why does the

“SYSTEM

ERROR”

message appear?

A problem has

occurred within

the camera or

card.

Check the following

items:

1 Remove the

card and then

install it again.

2 Remove the

batteries and

then install them

again.

3 Install a different

card.

If “SYSTEM

ERROR” still

appears after

performing the

above steps, then

take the camera to

the dealer for

service.

Question Answer Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a

possible solution to the problem.

CAMERA

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

Power

No power. The battery

pack is dead.

Recharge the

battery pack, or

replace with a

new battery

pack.

35, 37

The battery

pack has not

been inserted

correctly.

Reinsert the

battery pack,

making sure to

orient it

correctly.

The battery

compartment

cover is not

fully closed.

Close battery

compartment

cover properly.

The camera

turns off by

itself.

The power

save function

is operating.

Turn on the

camera again. 40

English 168

Power

The camera is

set in the

docking

station, but it

does not

recharge.

A battery pack

is set in the AC

adaptor/

charger.

If a battery

pack is set in

the AC

adaptor/

charger, the

battery pack in

the AC

adaptor/

charger is

recharged first,

after which the

battery pack in

the camera

starts to

recharge. To

speed up

recharging of a

battery pack,

set it in the AC

adaptor/

charger.

—

Shooting

An image is

not captured

when the still

image

shooting

button or video

clip recording

button is

pressed.

The power is

not turned on.

When the

power save

function is

active, after

pressing one of

the buttons to

turn on the

camera, if the

shooting power

is off, press the

ON/OFF button

to turn it on.

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

169 English

TROUBLESHOOTING

Shooting

An image is

not captured

when the still

image

shooting

button or video

clip recording

button is

pressed.

The maximum

number of

images that

can be

captured or the

maximum

video clip

recording time

has been

reached.

Install a new

card.

Erase the

images that are

not necessary.

Save the

images to

separate

media, then

erase all the

images from

the card.

The flash does

not operate.

The flash off

mode is

selected.

Set the flash to

automatic flash

mode or forced

flash mode.

The battery

pack is dead.

Recharge the

battery pack, or

replace with a

new battery

pack.

35, 37

The digital

zoom does not

work.

The still image

mode is set to

The digital

zoom setting is

set to “OFF”.

Set the still

image mode to

Set the digital

zoom setting to

“ON”.

68, 125

A warning tone

(beep-beep-

beep) sounds,

and it is not

possible to

take a picture

using the self-

timer.

The battery

pack is

consumed.

Install a

sufficiently

recharged

battery pack.

35, 37

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

English 170

Shooting

When zooming

in or out, the

zoom

movement

stops

momentarily.

The optical

zoom has

moved to the

maximum

magnification

position.

Not a

malfunction.

Release the

zoom switch,

and press it

again.

There is noise

in the captured

image.

The ISO

sensitivity

setting is too

high.

Set the ISO

sensitivity to a

lower setting.

LCD

monitor

No playback

image

appears.

The main

switch is not

set to PLAY.

Set the main

switch to PLAY. 55

Viewing

images

The image is

too dark.

The flash was

blocked by a

finger or other

object.

Hold the

camera

correctly, and

make sure the

flash is not

obstructed.

The subject

was too far

away.

Capture the

image in the

range of

operation of the

flash.

181

The subject

was lit from

behind.

Use the forced

flash mode.

Use the

exposure

correction

function.

There is not

enough light.

Adjust the ISO

sensitivity

setting.

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

171 English

TROUBLESHOOTING

Viewing

images

The video clip

picture is

flickering.

The video clip

was filmed

under

fluorescent

lighting.

Set the flicker-

reduction

setting to on. 124

The image is

too bright.

The forced

flash mode is

selected.

Select a

different flash

mode.

The subject

was too bright.

Use the

exposure

correction

function.

The ISO

sensitivity

setting is

incorrect.

Set the ISO

sensitivity to

The image is

not in focus.

The subject is

too close to the

camera.

Select the

correct focus

setting for your

needs.

49, 78

The focus

setting is not

correct.

The camera

moved when

the still image

shooting

button was

pressed.

Hold the

camera

correctly and

slowly press

the still image

shooting button

halfway to lock

the focus. Then

press the still

image shooting

button all the

way to capture

the image.

44, 49

The focus is

not locked

properly.

The lens is

dirty.

Clean the lens.

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

English 172

Viewing

images

The colors of

the images

captured

indoors are not

correct.

This is due to

ambient

lighting.

Capture the

image using

the forced flash

mode.

The white

balance setting

is incorrect.

Set the white

balance setting

correctly.

A part of the

image is

missing.

The neckstrap

or a finger was

blocking the

lens or lens

opening.

Hold the

camera

correctly, and

make sure the

lens is not

obstructed.

“NO IMAGE” is

shown.

There is no

recorded data

for the

selected

playback

mode.

Play back after

capturing

images or

making audio

recordings.

During audio

playback, there

is no sound.

The volume

setting on the

camera is too

low.

Select the

volume icon

Z and adjust

the volume.

Connecting

to a TV

No image or

sound.

The digital

camera is not

correctly

connected to

the TV.

Follow the

instructions to

make the

connection

correctly.

144

The TV input is

not set

correctly.

Set the input

on the TV to

“VIDEO”.

There is no

sound.

The volume

setting on the

camera is too

low.

Select the

volume icon

Z and adjust

the volume.

The edge of

the image is

cut off.

This is a

characteristic

of the TV.

Not a

malfunction. —

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

173 English

TROUBLESHOOTING

Image

editing

You cannot

edit or rotate

an image.

The protect

mode is set.

Cancel the

protect mode. 92

Charging

The battery

pack is

installed in the

AC adaptor/

charger, but it

is not being

recharged.

The battery

pack is not

correctly

oriented in the

AC adaptor/

charger.

Position the

battery pack

correctly in the

AC adaptor/

charge as

indicated.

The camera is

set in the

docking station

but the

installed

battery is not

being

recharged.

The AC

adaptor/

charger is not

connected to

the docking

station.

Check that the

power cord of

the AC

adaptor/

charger is

connected

correctly.

141

The camera is

not correctly

connected to

the docking

station.

When inserting

the camera in

the docking

station, push

down on it to

make sure that

the connection

between the

camera and the

docking station

is secure.

142

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

English 174

Charging

The camera is

set in the

docking station

but the

installed

battery is not

being

recharged.

A battery pack

is also

installed in the

AC adaptor/

charger.

* In this case,

the battery

pack

installed in

the charger

will be

recharged

first, after

which the

battery pack

installed in

the camera

will be

recharged.

If you wish to

begin

recharging the

battery pack in

the camera

immediately,

remove the

battery pack

from the AC

adaptor/

charger.

36, 141,

142

The camera is

set in the

docking station

but the

installed

battery is not

being

recharged.

The camera is

on, but the

docking station

is in the

camera mode.

Press the

CAMERA/

CHARGE

button on the

docking station

to light the

CHARGE

indicator.

142

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Misc.

The “NO

CARD”

message

appears.

No card is

inserted.

Turn off the

power and

insert a card.

The

“PROTECTED”

message

appears and

the data cannot

be erased.

You have

attempted to

erase data that

is protected

from

accidental

erasure.

Set the protect

setting for the

data to OFF.

The audio

guide does not

sound.

The audio

guide setting is

set to “OFF”.

Set the audio

guide setting to

“ON”.

118

When a 1GB

card is used,

the recording

capacity is less

than that

indicated in the

section

“Possible No.

of Images/

Possible

Shooting Time/

Possible

Recording

Time”.

The recording

capacity of the

card is less

than 1GB.

Depending on

the card, the

capacity may

be less than

1GB. Please

refer to the

instructions

that

accompanied

the card.

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Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

English 176

DOCKING STATION

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

Remote

control

unit

The remote

control unit

does not seem

to work.

The remote

control unit is

aimed at the

TV (not at the

docking

station).

Aim the remote

control unit at

the remote

control sensor

on the docking

station (within a

range of about

30 degrees

horizontally

from the

docking

station).

146, 147

Something is

obstructing the

space between

the remote

control unit

and the remote

control sensor

on the docking

station.

Remove or

move the

obstructing

object.

The remote

control unit

battery is

consumed.

Replace with a

new battery.

The remote

control unit

battery is not

correctly

inserted.

Take care that

the (+) and (–)

poles are

correctly

oriented.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Remote

control

unit

The remote

control unit

does not seem

to work.

The remote

control unit is

too far from the

remote control

sensor on the

docking

station.

Operate the

remote control

unit from a

position up to 7

meters from

the docking

station.

146, 147

The remote

control unit

does not seem

to work.

The remote

control codes

for the remote

control unit

and the

docking station

are different.

Change the

remote control

code.

148

Problem Cause Action

Reference

page

English 178

Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters

Scene Select

Filter

About the scene select function and focus range

settings

i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to

i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to -

when the scene select function is set to anything other than =.

Setting Remarks

Sports

Focus range: + cannot be selected.

Portrait

Landscape

Night view

Fireworks

Focus range: Fixed at *.

Flash: Fixed at l.

Lamp

Resolution: Fixed at [.

Flash: Fixed at l.

Focus range: + cannot be selected.

Noise-reduction: Fixed at _.

Setting Remarks

Monochrome

Resolution: k cannot be selected.

Focus range: + cannot be selected.

Sepia

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Type Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback)

Recorded image

file format

Still images:

JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)

Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics

and Information Technology Industries

Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules for

Camera File system) is standard for digital

still camera image files to provide

interoperability between digital photography

devices for the images stored on removable

memory cards. However, it is not

guaranteed that all devices will support the

DCF standard.

Video clips:

Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 format

Audio:

MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)

48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format

Data storage

media

SD Memory Card

Camera effective

number of pixels

Approx. 5.1 Megapixels

Image sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD

Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 5,260,000 pixels,

interlace scan, primary color filter

Still image shooting

mode

(recording resolution)

k:3,680 × 2,760 pixels

s:2,592 × 1,944 pixels (low compression)

r:2,592 × 1,944 pixels (normal compression)

t:1,600 × 1,200 pixels

[:640 × 480 pixels

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Video clip shooting

mode (recording

resolution, frame

rate, bit rate)

b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps

a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps

c: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps

d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps

e: 176 × 144 pixels, 15 fps 256 kbps

* The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps,

and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps.

White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible

Lens Optical 5.0x

zoom lens

f=6.3 mm to 31.7 mm

(35 mm film camera conversion f=38

mm to 190 mm)

Autofocus, 9 groups, 12 elements

(including three with five aspheric

surfaces)

Galvanometer iris

Internal ND filter

Aperture Open F=3.5 (Wide) to 4.7 (Tele)

Smallest F=8.0 (Wide) to 10.7 (Tele)

Exposure control

type

Programmable AE

Exposure correction available from the Shooting

Setting Screen (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)

Light-measuring

mode

Multi-section measuring, center-weighted

measuring, spot measuring

Range Total mode:

10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end)

80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end)

Standard mode:

80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity

Super Macro mode:

1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide end only)

Digital zoom For shooting:

1x to approx. 12x

For playback:

1x to 58x (varies with resolution)

Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.

(Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select

function set to lamp Q)

(During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.)

Video clip shooting mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Sensitivity Still image shooting mode:

Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to

ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable

from Shooting Setting Screen)

(Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 800 variation: when

scene select function is set to lamp Q)

Video clip shooting mode:

Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 400)/equivalent to

ISO200, ISO400, and ISO800 (switchable from

Shooting Setting Screen)

Image stabilizer Electronic

LCD monitor 2.0-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color liquid

crystal display, translucent

Approx. 210,000 pixels

(Frame coverage: Approx. 100%)

Flash working

range

GN = 3

Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1.2 m (3.94 ft.) (Wide)

Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 90 cm (2.95 ft.) (Tele)

Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off

Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 5-point

range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:

continuous area focus), manual focus (15 steps)

Self-timer 2-second delay, 10-second delay

Time/date Recorded with image data

Ambient

environment

Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation),

–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)

Humidity

30 to 90% (operating, no condensation)

10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)

Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20) × 1

Power consumption 3.1W (When using the Li-ion battery

during recording)

Dimensions (excluding

protrusions)

68 (W) × 108 (H) × 23 (D) mm

2.68 (W) × 4.25 (H) × 0.91 (D) in.

(Maximum dimensions)

Volume: Approx. 124 cc

Weight Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz.) (Only the

camera [without battery pack and

card])

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Camera connectors

Battery life

i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a

25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.

i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery

pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures

below 10°C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced.

DIGITAL/AV

(communication/

sound and image

output) terminal

Regrouped jack

Audio

output

265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less,

stereo

Video

output

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync

negative, composite video

NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system

(switchable from the Option Screen)

S-video

output

Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,

sync negative

C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω,

unbalanced

NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV

system (switchable from the Option

Screen)

USB USB 2.0 (Full speed, equivalent to 1.1)

PC camera: USB video class

DC IN (external DC power input)

terminal

DC 4.7 V (for exclusive use with the

supplied AC adaptor/charger)

Shooting Still image

shooting mode

113 images:

CIPA standard (when a Toshiba

16MB SD Memory Card is used)

Video clip

recording mode

60 minutes:

Recorded in TV-HQ mode

(640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps)

Playback 125 minutes:

LCD monitor on, continuous

playback

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SPECIFICATIONS

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/

Possible Recording Time

i The maximum continuous shooting time at the c setting is 2 hours

30 minutes. The maximum continuous shooting time at the d and e

settings is 3 hours.

i Up to 9 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.

i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually

be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.

i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for

example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and

shooting conditions, etc.).

Shooting/

recording

mode

Resolution

setting

SD Memory Card

128 MB 512 MB 1 GB

Still image

mode

k 36 images 150 images 302 images

s 49 images 201 images 405 images

r 73 images 300 images 604 images

t 187 images 762 images 1,530 images

[ 960 images 3,900 images 7,850 images

Video clip

mode

b 5 min. 7 sec. 20 min. 52 sec. 41min. 58 sec.

a 7 min. 27 sec. 30 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 1 min.

c 19 min. 39 sec. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 41 min.

d 28 min. 24 sec. 1 hr. 55 min. 3 hr. 52 min.

e 36 min. 30 sec. 2 hr. 28 min. 4 hr. 59 min.

Sound

recording

mode

— 2 hr. 4 min. 8 hr. 28 min. 17 hr. 3 min.

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Docking station

Remote control unit

Part number PDS-C5

Power supply DC 4.7 V

Rated output DC 4.2 V/4.7 V

Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Li-ion

battery pack (DB-L20)

Ambient

environment

Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge),

–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)

Humidity 10 to 85% (no condensation)

Dimensions 94 (W) × 34.1 (H) × 94 (D) mm

3.70 (W) × 1.34 (H) × 3.70 (D) in.

Weight Approx. 67 g (2.4 oz.)

Part number BRC-C1

Power supply Lithium battery (CR2025)

Dimensions 35 (W) × 56.6 (H) × 6.5 (D) mm

1.38 (W) × 2.23 (H) × 0.26 (D) in.

Weight Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz.) (including battery)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Supplied AC adaptor/charger

i When using the supplied AC adaptor/charger abroad, the power cord may

need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact

your local dealer for details.

Supplied Li-ion battery pack

Part number VAR-AL20

Power supply AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.27 A to

0.17 A, 23 VA to 32 VA

Rated output DC 4.2 V, 0.6 A (charging)

DC 4.7 V, 2.0 A (DC output)

Compatible battery Supplied or sold separately Li-ion battery

pack DB-L20

Ambient

environment

Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation),

–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)

Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)

Dimensions 60 (W) × 33 (H) × 90 (D) mm

2.36 (W) × 1.30 (H) × 3.54 (D) in.

Weight Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz.)

Power cord rated value VPC-C5, C5GX : AC125 V, 7 A

VPC-C5EX, C5E : AC250 V, 2.5 A

Model number DB-L20

Voltage 3.7 V

Rated output 720 mAh

Ambient

environment

Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (during use,

recharged)

–10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F) (storage)

Humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)

Dimensions 39.4 (W) × 6.0 (H) × 35.5 (D) mm

1.55 (W) × 0.24 (H) × 1.40 (D) in.

Weight Approx. 19 g (0.7 oz.)

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Supplied SD Memory Card

i An SD Memory Card may not be an included accessory, depending on the

region in which the camera is sold.

Others

Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Apple Computer Inc.

Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

All other company and product names are registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective owners.

CAUTION

i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written

permission.

i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation

purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,

actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and

therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting

from the use of this camera.

i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use

of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or

repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the

manufacturer.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by

optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than

those supplied with the camera or those specified by 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.

i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures

taken with a standard film camera.

Operating

environment

Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)

Humidity 20 to 85%

Dimensions 32 (H) × 24 (W) × 2.1 (D) mm

1.26 (H) × 0.94 (W) × 0.08 (D) in.

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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES

Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.

By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can

create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share.

If images are blurred even when the autofocus is

used

Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using

the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the

image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the

autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.

k How the autofocus works

The autofocus is activated when the shutter release button is gently pressed

halfway. Press the shutter release button slightly, and the target mark will

appear on the LCD monitor to indicate that the autofocus has been activated.

Next, continue to gently press the shutter release button all the way to snap

the picture. This two-step method is the way to ensure that your photos are

perfectly focussed.

k Reasons for unfocussed images

1 The shutter release button was pressed all the way in one step.

2 After the image was focussed, the subject moved.

h Even if camera focusses the subject once, if the distance between the

camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of

focus.

3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.

h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus

mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set

to the super macro (close-up) mode, the image will not be in focus.

k Preventing blurred images

1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.

2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter release button halfway.

3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the LCD monitor, and holding the

camera steady, gently continue to press the shutter release button all the

way down.

Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the shutter release

button will ensure that you get beautifully focussed photos.

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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. Here are some hints

for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.

k Reasons for unfocussed images

When the shutter release button is gently pressed halfway, the camera’s

autofocus works by determining the distance between the camera and the

subject. Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is

snapped, the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once

lock the focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the

picture. And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the shutter

release button all the way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an

action scene, thus failing to activate the autofocus in time.

k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 78])

In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your

camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the

subject is automatically determined when you press the shutter release

button halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually

set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the

subject before taking the picture.

k How to photograph a moving subject

1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance

to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.

2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the shutter

release button all the way down.

i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to

activate.

i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more

accurate.

i When photographing a moving subject, press the shutter release button

just before the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be

released when the subject is at the correct distance.

i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focussed images when there is an

object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.

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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES

Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)

Points:

i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.

i Move in close to your subject.

i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.

NOTE

i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best

advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the

background does not compete with the subject.

i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try

techniques that allow the subject to stand out.

i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear

dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or

changing the exposure setting.

Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)

Points:

i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.

i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).

i Don’t be too hesitant to press the shutter release button, or you’ll miss the

action.

NOTE

i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the

camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the

camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not

just your arms–with the camera while shooting.

i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than

the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.

i Learn to press the shutter release button quickly yet smoothly the instant

your photo chance occurs.

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Night photography (night view 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. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you

can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera.

i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by

using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or

your subject’s face will appear too bright.

i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for

about 2 seconds.

Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)

Points:

i Shoot using a high resolution.

i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.

i Pay attention to picture composition.

NOTE

i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the

photo, the higher the resolution, the better.

i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the

digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping

your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.

Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the

likelihood of getting a clear photo.

i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and

be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.

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