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VPC-J4EX
VPC-J4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make
sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place
for later reference.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J4EX and VPC-J4.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
i English
Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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 radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar 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.
FOR AMERICAN USERS
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Model number: VPC-J4
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
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
1 English
OUTLINE OF OPERATION
To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given
below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to
playback.
SETUP
1 Charge the battery pack (see page 29).
2 Install the battery pack (see page 32).
3 Install the SD Memory Card
*1
(see page 32).
4 Format the SD Memory Card (see page
134).
NOTE
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. A 16MB SD Memory Card is sup-
plied with this camera. A 64 MB SD Memory
Card is also available as a commercially sold
accessory.
i Be sure to format the SD Memory Card with this
digital camera before using it. A card that is not
formatted using the digital camera may interfere
with the operation of your camera.
SHOOTING
1 Take photos in the BASIC operation mode.
*2
h See “CAPTURING IMAGES” on page 42.
English 2
PLAYBACK
i See “View the image just captured (preview
display)” on page 41.
i See “VIEWING IMAGES” on page 68.
* 1: About the SD Memory Card
This digital camera can use either an SD
Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data
storage. This manual is written with the
premise that SD Memory Cards are used. In this manual, SD Memory
Card and Multi Media Card are both referred to as “card”.
* 2: Shooting in the BASIC mode
In the BASIC mode, the Scene Select function—whereby simply by select-
ing one from a short list of shooting conditions, the suitable settings are
automatically completed—is available. Also, only the necessary shooting
settings are displayed, making it easy even for the novice photographer to
enjoy using this digital camera.
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera.
NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(see page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera oper-
ation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (see page 155) and
“TROUBLESHOOTING” (see page 166).
3 English
CONTENTS
OUTLINE OF OPERATION ................................................................... 1
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY .......... 7
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 24
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD .............................................. 26
PREPARATION
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 27
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 29
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...................................... 32
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ....................................................... 33
OPERATION BUTTONS ...................................................................... 35
SWITCHING THE MENU MODE ......................................................... 36
BASIC MODE
SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) .................................. 38
CAPTURING IMAGES ......................................................................... 42
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SETTING SCREEN ................................ 47
SCENE SELECT FUNCTION .............................................................. 51
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................ 57
RESOLUTION SETTING ..................................................................... 59
FOCUS RANGE SETTING (DISTANCE) ............................................. 61
FRAME RATE SETTING ..................................................................... 63
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 64
PLAYBACK
VIEWING IMAGES .............................................................................. 68
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN ............ 73
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................... 74
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) ..... 75
ERASING DATA .................................................................................. 77
English 4
EXPERT MODE
SHOOTING
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .......79
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING ........................................................83
ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING ................................................................84
WHITE BALANCE SETTING ................................................................86
FOCUS AREA SETTING ......................................................................88
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ................................................89
ZOOM SETTINGS ................................................................................90
ADDING A VOICE MEMO ....................................................................92
ASSIST LIGHT SHOOTING .................................................................93
EXPOSURE CORRECTION .................................................................94
FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY) .95
SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY
(SHOOTING INFO SCREEN) ..........................................................96
PLAYBACK
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN .........98
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................99
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ..................................................100
ROTATING AN IMAGE .......................................................................102
PRINT SETTINGS ..............................................................................103
ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ONLY) .......................................................110
EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP ......................112
IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY (PLAYBACK INFO SCREEN) ......113
5 English
CONTENTS
OPTION MODE
CAMERA SETTING
ABOUT THE OPTION MODE SCREEN ............................................ 114
DATE AND TIME SETTING ............................................................... 115
OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING ..................................................... 118
GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS .................................................................. 120
LANGUAGE ....................................................................................... 121
TV SYSTEM SETTING ...................................................................... 122
POWER SAVE SETTING .................................................................. 123
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................ 125
SHOOTING WITHOUT THE LCD MONITOR .................................... 127
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .......................................................... 128
RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS ................................. 129
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................... 133
FORMATTING A CARD ..................................................................... 134
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY .............................. 136
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE .............. 138
English 6
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER .....................................................140
DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT) ...................................................145
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................154
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................155
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................166
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................174
7 English
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the degital camera
k If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if
smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove
the batteries
i If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it
may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off
the digital camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to
make sure no more smoke comes from the digital cam-
era. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to
repair or open the digital 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 digital 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 digi-
tal camera
i Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the
digital camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident
or injury.
i When using the digital camera while walking, be very
careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to
avoid accidents.
i Do not use the digital camera inside an airplane or else-
where where its use may be restricted.
WARNING
English 8
k Do not get the digital camera wet
i This digital 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 digital camera in a bathroom.
i If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and
remove the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for
repair. Using the digital 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 digital camera during a thunderstorm. In par-
ticular, if used in an open field, you have an increased
chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek ref-
uge in a place that will protect you from lightning.
k Do not place on an unstable surface
i The digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the
digital camera or injury.
i If the digital camera has fallen and its body is dam-
aged, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and take it to
the dealer for repair. Using the digital camera after its
body has been damaged may cause a fire or electric
shock.
k Do not look through the digital camera into the
sun
i Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or
any other strong source of light. Doing so may seri-
ously 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 persons opened
eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that person’s
eyesight.
9 English
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the degital camera (continued)
k Do not use where there is risk of explosion
i Do not use the digital camera in a location where
there is explosive gas, or any other flammable mate-
rial in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explo-
sion.
k Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children
i The following may happen if children play with the dig-
ital camera:
h They may wrap the strap around their neck and suf-
focate.
h They may swallow the battery pack or other small
parts. In such a case, consult a physician immedi-
ately.
h They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes
off too close to their eyes.
h They may get hurt by the digital camera.
k Cautions when carrying the digital camera
i Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the
handstrap. It may hit other objects and get damaged.
When walking around, hold the digital camera in your
hand or place it in a pocket.
i Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it
to strong shocks.
i Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital cam-
era lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When
not using the digital camera, be sure to always turn it
off and close the lens cover.
k If the digital 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 bat-
tery pack is removed for a long period, the time and
date settings will be cleared.)
WARNING
CAUTION
English 10
k Cautions during use and storage
i This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the
digital 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
Operating environment
i Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 116°F) (operation)
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
i Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
11 English
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model NC-SAC05)
k Risk of electric shock. Use only in a dry location
k Do not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion battery packs
(Model DB-L20)
i Do not use the supplied battery pack charger to
recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Lith-
ium-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 the battery pack
charger
i It is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery pack
charger. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
i Do not use the battery pack charger as a direct cur-
rent generator.
k Do not get the battery pack charger wet
i Make sure the battery pack charger does not get wet,
as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
i Do not use the battery pack charger in a bathroom.
i If the battery pack 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
English 12
k Cautions when plugging in the battery pack charger
i Securely plug the power cord all the way into the
power outlet when using the battery pack charger. If
the battery pack charger is used with the power cord
not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause
a fire.
i If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly
plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery
pack charger. Using the battery pack charger 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
power plug 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 the power
outlet while the other end is not plugged into the bat-
tery pack charger. The loose end can cause electrocu-
tion if touched with wet hands or if handled by
children.
i Use only the power cord supplied with the battery
pack charger. 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
supplied battery pack charger. 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 gener-
ated 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.
13 English
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model NC-SAC05) (continued)
k Keep the battery pack charger 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 the battery pack charger is used under these condi-
tions, it make cause a fire or electric shock.
i If strange conditions such as these occur, immediately
unplug the battery pack charger, remove the battery
pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke is emit-
ted. Then contact the place of purchase. Do not try to
repair or open the battery pack charger yourself.
k Do not handle with wet hands
i Handling the battery pack charger with wet hands may
cause an electric shock.
k Do not use during a storm
i Do not touch the battery pack charger or power cord
while it is plugged into a power outlet during a thun-
derstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
k Unplug the power cord from the power outlet
when finished
i If the battery pack charger is left plugged into the
power outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of
fire.
DANGER
English 14
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 battery pack charger or wall outlet,
contact the place of purchase.
k Do not place on an unstable surface
i The battery pack charger may fall, causing injury or
damage.
i If the battery pack charger falls and the charger 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 damages.
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
i Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 116°F) (charging)
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
i Humidity 10 to 90% (charging and storage)
15 English
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack
(Model DB-L20)
This camera uses a Lithium-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, erup-
tion 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.
NL
English 16
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 gen-
erate 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 reac-
tion may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the
battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew bat-
tery fluid, or generate heat.
k Cautions regarding the correct environment for using and storing the
battery pack
i Temperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40°C (32 to 116°F)
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).
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.
Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recom-
mended to store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged.
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°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store
at –10°C to 30°C in a place with no condensation.
i Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack
(Model DB-L20) (continued)
k Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC05)
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 bat-
tery 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 orienta-
tion, 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 indi-
cate a malfunction.
k Note concerning the battery pack after use
i The battery pack may be warm immediately after the
digital camera is used. If removing the battery pack,
turn off the digital 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 DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the accessories
k Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor
i Use only the separately sold AC adaptor (model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-
J4EX, model VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G7U
for the VPC-J4) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adaptor other
than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital cam-
era.
i If an AC adaptor other than the specified one is used, it may damage the
digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock.
i Normally when using an AC adaptor, remove the battery pack. Otherwise
the battery pack may cause excess heat, leakage, injury or damage to
nearby objects.
i For complete information on how to use the AC adaptor, refer to the
instructions accompanying it.
k Cautions concerning the card
i Immediately after use, the card will be very hot. Before removing the card,
turn off the digital 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.
CAUTION
English 20
For correct use of your camera
k Cautions when cleaning the digital camera
Cleaning procedure
1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the battery pack.
2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.
3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth moist-
ened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry.
Caution
i Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital 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 digital camera. Do not let
rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital 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 digital 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 digital camera, any of
its accessories, or its software.
k Caution concerning copyrights
i The images you capture with your digital camera are for your own pri-
vate 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
copyright laws.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
k Caution concerning the battery pack
i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the bat-
teries
Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will
allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxi-
dize, 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 digital camera for a long period
i Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a
long time, the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly.
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital camera func-
tions.
i If the battery pack is left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is
still used even if the digital camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in
the digital 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 digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digi-
tal camera.
If condensation seems likely to form
i Place the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the
digital camera has reached the ambient temperature.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions
i When moving the digital 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 digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air condi-
tioner.
i When the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity.
CAUTION
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k Caution concerning undesired interference
i The digital 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 AV cable and USB interface cable 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 digital camera.
h If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other
forces.
h If the card is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera is
turned off during reading or writing operations.
h If the card has reached the end of its usable life.
Dedicated USB interface cable
Dedicated AV cable
Core
Core
Speaker
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
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 tem-
peratures, 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 dam-
aged 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 digital camera (see “FORMATTING A CARD” on
page 134).
i When buying commercially available products, carefully read the instruc-
tions and warnings that come with the card.
CAUTION
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Handstrap i Software: 1 CD-ROM
i Lithium-ion battery pack (bat-
tery pack): 1
i Lithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord
i Dedicated AV cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface
cable: 1
i SD Memory Card (16MB): 1
h Recording (images and sounds) and eras-
ing are inhibited (accidental erase protect
function) when the tab is set to the LOCK
position.
h The card is normally used with the tab set
to the unlocked position.
Lock switch
Unlock
Lock
Contact end
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP
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CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD
Media cards that can be used with this digital camera
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera
are:
i SD Memory Card
i Multi Media Card
What “card” means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used
in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all
installation, removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both SD
Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards.
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PREPARATION
PARTS NAMES
Front
Shutter release button
Viewfinder
Mirror
i When taking a picture of your-
self, use it to check the angle.
Speaker
Flash
Lens cover
Tripod stand hole
Lens
Illumination light
Microphone
Slot cover
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Rear
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
MENU button
Accessing indicator
SET button
Zoom switch
Main switch
Flash button
Arrow buttons
Terminal cover
Handstrap holder
To open the
terminal cover
DC IN (external DC
power input) terminal
For connecting a separately sold AC adaptor
(model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-J4EX, model
VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for the U.K.] and
model VAR-G7U for the VPC-J4)
Inside...
DIGITAL/AV terminal
Used as both the
USB connector and
AV output terminal.
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RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before
using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied
charger.
Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it
whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING
BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 138).
i During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...
i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
Ambient temperature during recharging
i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during recharging be
between about 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). Due to the characteristics
of the battery pack, at temperatures below 10°C (50°F), it may not be pos-
sible to sufficiently recharge it.
Recharge a battery pack in the following cases
i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time
i Newly purchased battery pack
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
About the CHARGE indicator
The CHARGE indicator shows the sta-
tus of the battery pack and the charger.
Please refer to the following table if the
indicator flashes abnormally.
About the internal backup battery
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time set-
tings, 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 cam-
era settings for about 7 days.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries
i A small amount of power is still used even if the digital 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 bat-
teries 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 cam-
era settings are correct.
CHARGE indicator
Not lit Not connected properly
i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the
charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the
plug at one end inserted in the charger’s power socket
(see page 29).
i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed cor-
rectly (see page 29).
Recharging finished
Lit red Recharging
Red
flashing
Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger
i Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger.
i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of
the battery pack has probably expired.)
CHARGE indicator
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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
1 Insert the battery pack.
2 Insert the card.
h Take special care to orient the card correctly when inserting it.
Attempting to insert the card incorrectly may result in damage.
h The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (see
page 134).
Make sure that the battery pack polarity ((+) and (–)) and the card ori-
entation are correct.
1 2
3
Open slot cover on the
side of the camera.
Insert the battery pack.
[
n]mark
Press
Close the slot cover.
To remove the battery pack...
1 Open
2 Press
3 Pull
out
1 2
3
Open slot cover on the
side of the camera.
Insert all the way until it clicks.
Contact
end
Close the slot cover.
* To remove the card...
2 Push
down, then
pull out
1 Open
Do not attempt to forcefully
remove the card.
Press the center
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Turning the power off
After capturing images
1 Close the lens cover.
h The power turns off.
h The LCD monitor and accessing
indicator turn off.
After playing back images
1 Set the main switch to a setting
other than [ ].
2 Close the lens cover.
h The LCD monitor turns off.
Turning the power on when the power save function is active
In order to save the battery pack power, the power save function will automat-
ically turn off the power 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, the power is restored after any of
the following operations:
The main switch is moved
The lens cover is closed once, then opened.
The shutter release button, MENU button or SET button is pressed.
i After the power save function has been active for 15 minutes, the power
will turn off completely.
i When the separately sold AC adaptor (model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-
J4EX, model VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G7U
for the VPC-J4) 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 (see page 123).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the dedi-
cated USB interface cable, the power save function is disabled, and the
camera turns off after about 12 hours.
Lens cover
Main switch
LCD monitor
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OPERATION BUTTONS
When a setting screen is displayed, the arrow buttons and the SET button are
used to make the desired settings.
i When selecting a menu
h Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button.
i When selecting a setting (icon)
h Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button.
h To make a setting, select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
When the selected setting is activated, the corresponding icon moves to
the left end of the line-up.
Arrow buttons
SET buttons
FULL AUT
O
USE AUTO
S
RESOLUT
I
SET button
[m]
[l]
[m]
[l]
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SWITCHING THE MENU MODE
Switch from the BASIC mode menu to the EXPERT mode menu, or vice
versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera.
1 Turn on the camera (see page 33).
2 Press the MENU button.
h The Menu Screen (the Shooting Set-
ting Screen or the Playback Setting
Screen) appears.
FULL AUTO
USE AUTO SETTINGS
PROTECT
Change image 
protect setting
<Example: BASIC Mode
Shooting Setting Screen>
<Example: BASIC Mode
Playback Setting Screen>
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SWITCHING THE MENU MODE
3 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to
select the menu mode icon.
4 Press the [l] or [m] arrow button to
select the desired menu mode.
h Each time the [l] or [m] button is
pressed, the menu mode changes.
h Set the desired menu mode.
h For information about the option
mode, please see page 114.
NOTE
If no image appears on the LCD monitor...
i The setting to disable the LCD monitor is active. Change the setting so that
the LCD monitor is enabled (see page 127).
<Example: Shooting mode>
<Example: EXPERT Mode Still
Image Shooting Setting Screen>
<Example: EXPERT Mode
Playback Setting Screen>
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BASIC MODE SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results)
Recording the date and time
When the correct date and time are set in your camera, the date and time are
recorded with the image each time you snap a picture (see page 115).
To facilitate organizing your photographed data, it is recommended that you
complete your camera’s date and time settings before shooting pictures.
A clock alert icon appearing on the LCD monitor indicates that the date
and time settings have not been completed.
Holding the camera
Hold the camera securely with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your
body and making sure the camera is stable.
Make sure that the lens, lens opening and flash are not blocked by your fin-
gers or the handstrap.
HINT
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode or sequential shots
shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (see page 102).
Note that video clips cannot be rotated while they are being played back.
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.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results)
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 or the focus
area to capture images (see pages 61 and 88).
k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus func-
tion 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 (see page 43)
to lock the focus on an object with contrast
at the same distance as the desired sub-
ject.
i Subjects without vertical lines
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on the subject while holding the digi-
tal camera vertically.
The following examples are some of the situa-
tions 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
Operation sounds
i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the power is
turned on or off, or the shutter release button, MENU button, arrow button
or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guide when you switch the
mode can be muted (see page 118).
Saving battery pack power
i When you take pictures without using the LCD monitor, you can slow down
the rate of battery pack consumption (see page 127).
Where is the image and audio data saved?
i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the cam-
era (see page 143).
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the lens, light lines or ghost patterns (flare phenome-
non) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recom-
mended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.
While the image data is being recorded...
i The accessing indicator will light orange while the image is being written to
the memory. Another image can be captured only after the accessing indi-
cator lights green again.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results)
View the image just captured (preview display)
i Immediately after capturing an image,
you can press the SET button to preview
the image. Press the [l] or [m] arrow
button to view the previous image or the
next image. For video clips, you can
move backward or forward one frame at
a time by pressing the [l] or [m] arrow
button, or the pause the image by press-
ing the [n] arrow button. If you do not
want to keep the image, you can press
the [n] button at this time to delete the
currently displayed image from the camera’s memory. To return to the
shooting mode, press the [o] arrow button.
NOTE
i When creating a composite photo (see page 55), you will not be able to
use the preview display to view the image just captured.
PREVIEW
ONE ERASE
EXIT
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CAPTURING IMAGES
Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode
1 Set the main switch to [ ], and open the lens cover.
h An image appears on the LCD monitor. If no image appears, please
see page 127 and follow the steps to enable the LCD monitor.
Capturing still images
1 Set the camera to the still image
shooting mode.
2 Slowly press and hold the shutter
release button halfway.
h The target mark or the focus
icon (focus-lock) appears in
the LCD monitor.
h The figures appearing in the
lower left area of the LCD monitor
are the shutter speed and aper-
ture at the time the focused point
was photographed.
h If the Shooting Setting Screen
(see pages 47, 79) or Shooting
Information Screen (see page 96)
was displayed, it is exited.
LCD monitor
Shutter release button
(Press halfway)
Focus icon
Target mark
(Press fully)
Shutter speed
Aperture
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3 Press the shutter release button all the way.
h The images is captured.
NOTE
About the focus icon and target mark
i The target mark outlines the area that the camera is using to focus. If the
area outlined by the target mark is not the subject you want to focus on,
then refocus your subject, for example by changing the shooting angle.
i The target mark does not appear in the following situations.
When the subject is not in focus
When using the self-timer to take a picture (see page 57)
When the focus is set to spot focus (see page 88)
When the focus is set to focus range (see page 61)
When the Scene Select function is enabled (see page 51)
i When the camera focuses on a wide area of the central part of the screen,
a large target mark appears.
If the motion alert icon appears...
i During still image shooting, if the shutter
speed is slow and the possibility that the
image may be blurred due to camera
movement becomes high, the motion
alert icon may appear on the LCD
monitor. In this case, use a tripod to sta-
bilize the camera when shooting, or set
the flash operation mode to automatic
(see page 65).
Motion alert icon
Shutter speed
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CAPTURING IMAGES
Capturing sequential shots
1 Set the camera to the sequential shots shooting mode (see page 42).
2 Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots.
h Images are captured as long as the shutter release button is pressed.
h An image is captured every 0.7 second. A maximum of four images
are captured.
h During shooting, appears in the LCD monitor.
3 Finish capturing images.
h Release the shutter release button to end recording.
NOTE
About the focus during sequential shots shooting
i In sequential shots shooting, the autofocus function is activated when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway and remains fixed at the same
focus until the sequential shots are finished.
i The resolution settings and are not available for sequential shots
shooting.
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VIDEO CLIPS
When you shoot video clips, the sound is also recorded.
1 Set the camera to the video clip
shooting mode (see page 43).
2 Press the shutter release button to
record the video clip.
h It is not necessary to keep the shut-
ter release button pressed while
shooting.
h During recording appears on
the LCD monitor.
h When the remaining recording time
available for the currently record-
ing clip becomes little, a countdown
of the remaining recording time
appears on the display.
3 End the recording.
h Press the shutter release button to stop recording.
h If you finish photographing by closing the lens cover, the last photo-
graphed frames will be black.
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 The possible shooting time for each video clip will differ depending on the
card. Also depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possi-
ble shooting time indicated on page 178.
Recording time
(min:sec)
Remaining
recording time (sec)
REC (recording) indicator
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ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SETTING SCREEN
In the BASIC mode the number of settings the user has to deal with are few,
making it easy for the novice digital camera operator to enjoy taking photos. It
is recommended that the user who is new to digital camera operation or not
familiar with the various settings take photos using the basic settings of this
mode.
Still Image/Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screens
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
7
9
1
8
2
3
4
5
6
FULL AUTO
USE AUTO SETTINGS
Main switch
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1 Menu mode icon (see page 36)
Switch the menu mode.
2
Scene Select menu (see page 51)
3
Resolution menu (see page 59)
4 Focus menu (see page 61)
5 Self-timer menu (see page 57)
6 Mode menu (see page 42)
7 Number of remaining images
that can be captured (see
page 136)
8 HELP display (see page 120)
9 Remaining battery pack
charge (see page 138)
Not displayed when the remain-
ing battery pack charge is near
full or when the AC adaptor
(sold separately) is used.
i When two mutually exclusive settings are made, the later setting has
priority, and the related settings are changed accordingly.
: Full auto icon
: Sports icon
: Portrait icon
: Landscape icon
: Cosmetic icon
: Night view icon
: Fireworks icon
: Lamp icon
: Sepia icon
: Monochrome icon
: Slim icon
: Composite icon
: ID photo icon
:
2288
×
1712-pixel (4 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
3264
×
2448-pixel (8 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
2880
×
2160-pixel (6 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
1600
×
1200-pixel (2 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
640
×
480-pixel (300,000
pixels) resolution icon
:
Shooting with the autofocus
: Super macro icon
: Distance photography
:
Shooting with manual focus
: Shoot using the continu-
ous autofocus.
:
Self-timer off icon
:
Image captured 2 seconds
after shutter release button
is pressed.
:
Image captured 10 seconds
after shutter release button
is pressed.
:
Two seconds after the shut-
ter release button is pressed,
sequential shots are cap-
tured.
:
Ten seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed,
sequential shots are cap-
tured.
:
One still image is captured
when shutter release button
is pressed (still image
shooting mode)
:
Sequential images are cap-
tured when shutter release
button is pressed (sequen-
tial shots shooting mode)
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ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SETTING SCREEN
Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
6
8
1
7
2
3
4
5
FULL AUTO
USE AUTO SETTINGS
Main switch
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1 Menu mode icon (see page 36)
Switch the menu mode.
2
Scene Select menu (see page 51)
3
Resolution menu (see page 59)
4
Frame rate menu (see page 63)
5 Focus menu (see page 61)
6 Remaining recording time
available (see page 136)
7 HELP menu (see page 120)
8 Remaining battery pack
charge (see page 138)
Not displayed when the remain-
ing battery pack charge is near
full or when the AC adaptor
(sold separately) is used.
i When two mutually exclusive settings are made, the later setting has
priority, and the related settings are changed accordingly.
: Full auto icon
: Sports icon
: Portrait icon
: Landscape icon
: Cosmetic icon
: Sepia icon
: Monochrome icon
: 640 × 480-pixel
resolution icon
: 320 × 240-pixel
resolution icon
: 160 × 120-pixel
resolution icon
: 15 frames per second
: 30 frames per second
: Shooting with the auto
focus
: Macro photography
(close-ups)
: Distance photography
: Shooting with manual
focus
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SCENE SELECT FUNCTION
Scene Select function
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, special
effects, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.
Shooting mode
Features
Still
image
Sequen-
tial shots
Video
clip
Full auto
The camera makes settings suitable for the
surrounding conditions.
Sports
Capture a split-second image of a fast-
moving subject.
Portrait
Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by
blurring the background.
Landscape
For beautiful shots of distant scenery.
Cosmetic
Enhance skin tones during close-up shots.
Night view
––
Photograph the subject while keeping the
background night scenery.
Fireworks
For photographing fireworks displays.
Lamp
––
Take photos in low-light conditions, such as
in candlelight.
Sepia
Create a sepia-tone photo.
Monochrome
Snap black-and-white photos.
Slim
Change the vertical-horizontal proportions
of the subject.
Composite
Select a frame to create a composite photo.
ID photo
––
Creates three identical ID photos in two
size (6 total): 45 × 35 mm [1.77" × 1.38"]
and 40 × 30 mm [1.57" × 1.18"], printed out
on postcard-sized paper.
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1 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the scene select menu.
2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
NOTE
To return to normal shooting
Select from the scene select menu, and press the SET button.
: Full auto : Sports : Portrait
: Landscape : Cosmetic : Night view
: Fireworks : Lamp : Sepia
: Monochrome : Slim : Composite
: ID photo
FULL AUTO
USE AUTO SETTINGS
<Example: Still image
shooting mode>
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SCENE SELECT FUNCTION
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature
Please note the following points when using the Scene Select feature.
Setting Remarks
Sports
Manual focus is available for the focus
range setting.
Portrait
Landscape
Cosmetic
Night view
To prevent taking blurred photos, use a tri-
pod or the like to stabilize the camera.
The focus may not be accurate if the focus
range is set to super macro .
Fireworks
The focus range is fixed at the distance
photography setting .
Lamp
The resolution setting is fixed at .
To prevent taking blurred photos, use a tri-
pod or the like to stabilize the camera.
The focus may not be accurate if the focus
range is set to super macro .
Sepia
The and resolution settings are
not available.
Manual focus is available for the focus
range setting.
Monochrome
Slim
The digital zoom is not available.
The and resolution settings are
not available.
Composite
The and resolution set-
tings are not available.
Manual focus is available for the focus
range setting.
ID photo
The and resolution settings are
not available.
Manual focus is available for the focus
range setting.
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Shooting with the slim
1 Select the slim icon from the Scene Select menu, and press the
SET button.
2 Press the SET button again, and
press the arrow buttons to zoom.
h Maximum magnification is approx.
4x.
Press the [n] or [o] button to magnify
the image vertically.
Press the [l] or [m] button to magnify
the image horizontally.
3 Press the shutter release to capture the image.
SLIM
S
S
TRETCH-HORIZONTAL
STRETCH-VERTICAL
RECORDING M
RECORDING M
ODE
STRETCH-HORIZONTAL
STRETCH-VERTICAL
RECORDING MODE
<Example: Vertically
magnified image>
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SCENE SELECT FUNCTION
Shooting composite (combined) images
1 Select the composite icon from
the Scene Select menu, and press
the SET button.
2 Press the SET button again.
h The frame selection display
appears.
3 Press the [l] or [m] button to select
the desired frame shape, and press
the SET button.
h The select frame shape fills the display.
4 Capture the image for the back-
ground (frame).
h Point the lens at the background
subject, and snap the picture.
5 Next, capture the image that will be
superimposed in the frame.
h Take the photo of the image inside
the frame.
COMPOSITE
COMPOSITE
SELECT PATTERN
SELECT PATTERN
BACK TO MENU
BACK TO MENU
COMPOSITE
SELECT PATTERN
BACK TO MENU
PHOTOGRAPH OUTER
PHOTOGRAPH OUTER
PHOTOGRAPH OUTER
PHOTOGRAPH INNER
PHOTOGRAPH INNER
PHOTOGRAPH INNER
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Snapping ID photos
Lets you take either of two different-sized ID photos (45 × 35 mm [1.77" ×
1.38"] or 40 × 30 mm [1.57" × 1.18"], printed out on postcard-sized paper).
1 Select the ID photo icon from the Scene Select menu, and press
the SET button.
2 Press the MENU button again.
h The ID photo outline appears on
the LCD display.
3 Align the subject with the ID photo
outline, and snap the picture.
h After the preview screen for the
captured image appears, you are
returned to the Shooting Setting
Screen.
h Three images are shown in each of
two sizes on the Playback Screen.
<Playback Screen>
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SELF-TIMER
The self-timer can be used to take photos in the still image shooting mode
and sequential shots shooting mode.
1 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the self-timer menu.
2 Select desired icon, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the self-timer
setting.
3 Press the shutter release
button.
: Turns off the self-timer function.
: Turns on the self-timer function.
The image is captured about 2
seconds after the shutter release
button is pressed.
: Turns on the self-timer function.
The image is captured about 10
seconds after the shutter release
button is pressed.
: Two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, sequen-
tial shots are captured.
: Ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, sequential
shots are captured.
SELF-TIMER
OFF
Shutter release button
Illumination light
Tripod stand hole
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HINT
About the focus
i In self-timer photography, the autofocus is activated just before the shutter
is released to produce a focussed image.
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...
i If the shutter release button is pressed again before the image is captured,
the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter release but-
ton one more time to restart the self-timer.
i To interrupt the 2-second interval or 10-second interval timed
shooting, press the shutter release button again.
i To cancel self-timer photography, select the self-timer off icon and
press the SET button.
When are selected...
i When the shutter release button is pressed, the illumination light will
change color and the accessing indicator will light for about 7 seconds.
About 3 seconds before the shutter releases, the illumination light and
accessing indicator will flash. Also, 3 seconds before the shutter releases,
the beep tone will sound.
NOTE
i When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the dig-
ital camera on a level, stable surface.
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RESOLUTION SETTING
If the resolution is increased, the image quality will improve, but the number of
remaining images that can be taken will decrease. Select the resolution
according to the desired image quality and purpose.
1 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the resolution menu.
2 Select the desired resolution icon,
and press the SET button.
<Still image/sequential shots
shooting modes>
<Video clip shooting mode>
: 8 million pixels (3264 × 2448 pixels)
: 6 million pixels (2880 × 2160 pixels)
: 4 million pixels (2288 × 1712 pixels)
: 2 million pixels (1600 × 1200 pixels)
: 300,000 pixels (640 × 480 pixels)
: 640 × 480 pixels
: 320 × 240 pixels
: 160 × 120 pixels
RESOLUTION
<Example: Still image
shooting mode>
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HINT
Concerning shooting at and resolutions
i At the and resolutions, the digital zoom is not available.
i When shooting at or resolution, the camera processes the cap-
tured image internally to produce a 3264 × 2448-pixel image ( ) or
2880 × 2160-pixel image ( ).
i When capturing images at or resolution, it takes about 4 sec-
onds after the shutter release button is pressed before the data is recorded
(when using the supplied SD Memory Card).
NOTE
About the resolution and compression (see page 83) settings
i The image captured by a digital camera consists of a collection of small
dots. The resolution refers to the number of these dots, and the greater the
number, the higher the image quality. As the resolution increases, the size
of the resulting data also increases, and the number of images that can be
captured decreases. To compensate for this, this digital camera is able to
compress the data. This digital camera uses JPEG compression. If JPEG
compression is used, when the image is played back, an extremely small
portion of it is lost. The higher the compression rate, the more of the origi-
nal image is lost.
Therefore, in the still image and sequential shots shooting modes, this dig-
ital camera also allows you to store image data at extremely low compres-
sion to ensure that a minimum of the original image is lost. This is the
mode. Since the image data is large when the mode is used, com-
pared to or compression, the digital camera requires more time
both to store the data after the shutter release button is pressed and to dis-
play the image in the playback mode.
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FOCUS RANGE SETTING (DISTANCE)
The focus distance can be set to a specific range. Also, with super macro
photography, you can capture the image of a subject as close as 2 cm
(0.79 in).
1 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the focus menu.
2 Select the desired focus icon, and press the SET button.
HINT
i You can set the focus range by pressing the focus button [ ] ([o]) even
when the LCD monitor is not on or when the Shooting Setting Screen is not
shown.
: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject within a
range of 20 cm (7.87 in) (Wide
end) or 30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele
end) to infinity.
: You can focus on a subject within
a range of 2 cm (0.79 in) (Wide
end) or 30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele
end) to 50 cm (19.69 in) (super
macro).
: You can focus on a subject in the
distance.
: 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).
: The camera continuously focuses
on the subject (still image shoot-
ing mode only).
FOCUS
AUTO
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How to use the manual focus
1 Select the manual focus icon from the focus menu, and press
the SET button.
2 Press the MENU button.
h The focus distance adjustment bar appears.
3 Use the [l] and [m] arrow buttons to
adjust the focus distance, and press
the SET button.
h The focus distance is fixed, and you
are returned to the Shooting
Screen.
NOTE
About the focal length
i The indicated focal length is that as measured from the lens surface.
i There may be somewhat of a disparity between the focal length numerical
value that is set using the manual focus and the actual distance to the sub-
ject. To confirm the focus, it is best to check that the image is in focus on
the LCD monitor.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
i If the focus distance is set to 20 cm (7.87 in) or less, the zoom is automati-
cally set to the wide end.
i When the focus distance is set to 20 cm (7.87 in) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
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FRAME RATE SETTING
The frame rate is the number of frames shot each second in a video clip. The
higher the frame rate during recording, the smoother the video playback
appears. On the other hand, a higher frame rate uses more memory.
1 Set the camera to the video clip
shooting mode (see page 43).
2 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the frame rate menu.
3 Select the icon for the desired frame rate, and press the SET button.
: The video clip will be recorded at
a rate of 15 frames per second.
: The video clip will be recorded at
a rate of 30 frames per second.
FRAME RATE
15FRAME/SEC
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Using the zoom
There are two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
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 contin-
ues (if digital zooming is
enabled).
3 Press the shutter release button.
NOTE
i The digital zoom is not available when you are shooting without using the
LCD monitor, at a resolution of or higher, or at a frame rate of .
[W]
[T]
Zoom switch
LCD monitor
Zoom bar
Digital zoom (yellow)
Optical zoom
Pointer
When both
optical and
digital zoom
are enabled
When optical
zoom only is
enabled
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Using the flash
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 four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash
off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). The flash is available only when
shooting still images.
1 Set the camera to the still image
shooting mode (see page 42).
h The current flash mode is shown
on the LCD monitor.
No icon: The digital camera will
detect the subject bright-
ness and use the flash only
when required. In a back-
light situation, if only the
center of the image is very
dark, the flash will operate
to compensate (auto flash).
: 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 condi-
tions, etc. (forced flash).
: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this set-
ting when capturing an image in a location where flash photog-
raphy is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene
(flash off).
: The digital camera will detect the brightness of the subject, and
when the light is determined to be insufficient, the flash will
automatically operate. At this time the illumination light will flash
white in order to reduce the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the sub-
ject’s eyes.
Flash mode
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2 Press the flash button to select the flash mode.
h Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode icon changes.
Flash button Flash
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
3 Press the shutter release button.
h The image is captured in the desired flash mode.
<Shooting without using the LCD monitor>
1 Press the flash button.
h The LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash
mode.
2 Press the flash button within 5 seconds to set the desired flash mode.
NOTE
In the automatic flash mode...
i In the automatic flash mode using the LCD monitor, when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway, a icon appearing in the upper
right area of the LCD monitor indicates that the flash will operate.
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PLAYBACK
VIEWING IMAGES
1 Set the main switch to [ ].
h The last recorded image is dis-
played on the LCD monitor.
2 Select the image you wish to view.
To display the previous image, press
the [l] arrow button.
To display the next image, press the
[m] arrow button.
3 Play back a video clip.
Follow these steps to play back a
video clip.
Normal playback
h Press the SET button.
Pause
h While the video clip is playing,
press the [n] arrow button. To
resume playback, press the SET
button.
Main switch
Arrow button
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VIEWING IMAGES
To play back one image at a time (single-frame step)
i During forward playback
After pausing playback, press the [m] arrow button.
For slow playback, press and hold the [m] arrow button.
i During reverse playback
After pausing playback, press the [l] arrow button.
For slow reverse playback, press and hold the [l] arrow button.
To accelerate playback
i 2x fast forward playback
During normal playback, press the [m] arrow button.
i 20x fast forward playback
h During 2x playback, press the [m] arrow button.
h During fast forward playback, the audio is not heard.
h Press the [l] arrow button for reverse playback. The audio is not heard.
i Return to normal playback speed
Press the SET button.
i To cancel playback
Press the [o] arrow button.
HINT
i If you press the shutter release button while an image is displayed, the
image number will be shown. Press the shutter release button again to turn
off the image number indication.
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Convenient 9-image display playback
1 Set the main switch to [ ].
2 Press [W] ([ ]) on the zoom
switch.
h The 9-image display appears.
3 Select the image to play back.
h Press the [n], [o], [l] or [m]
arrow button to move the
orange frame to the desired
image, and press the SET but-
ton.
Instead of pressing the SET but-
ton, you can press [T] ([ ])
on the zoom switch to show the
image full screen.
100
0001 0002 0003
0004 0006
0008 0009
0009
0005
0007
Main switch
Zoom switch
[]
[]
Video clip
Still image
Orange
frame
Image number
Folder number
Arrow button
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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 the image is dis-
played.
h Use the arrow buttons to view differ-
ent parts of the magnified image.
To magnify:
Press [T] ([ ]) on the zoom
switch.
To return to normal size:
Press [W] ([ ]) on the zoom switch.
h The maximum degree of magnification will depend on the resolution of
the original image.
h The maximum magnification is about 51x at resolution.
h If the image has been rotated, it will be returned to its original orienta-
tion and then enlarged.
h One scene (still image) of a paused video clip can be enlarged; how-
ever, a video clip cannot be played while enlarged.
HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image.
i Press the shutter release button. The magnified portion is saved as a new
still image.
ZOOM
MOVE
ZOOM I/O
SHUTTER FOR SAVE
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HINT
To play back a voice memo (see page
92)...
i Display the image, and press the SET
button. The voice memo recorded with
the image is played back.
To adjust the volume...
1 Display the Playback Setting Screen
(see page 36).
2 Select the volume icon , and press
the SET button.
h The volume control bar appears.
3 Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button to
adjust the volume.
To view video clips on your computer
i You can view video clips taken with this camera on your computer using
QuickTime Ver. 3.0 or later from Apple.
i By using the QuickTime Plug-in included with QuickTime, you can also
play back your video clips on your Internet browser.
i QuickTime 6.5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included
CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack).
i Online information about QuickTime can be found at
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/.
VOLUME
VOLUME SETTING
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ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN
Various functions are available from the playback setting screen. You can set
the protect function to prevent images from being accidentally erased, delete
all the data, and adjust the playback volume of voice memos and video clips.
BASIC MODE Playback Setting Screen
1 Menu mode icon
2 Protect (prevent accidental
erase)
3 Erase icon
4 Volume control
5 HELP display
6 Remaining battery pack
charge
Not displayed when the remain-
ing battery pack charge is near
full or when the AC adaptor
(sold separately) is used.
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROTECT
Change image
protect setting
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VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
The playback volume for voice memos recorded with still images and sequen-
tial shots and for video clips can be adjusted.
1 Play back an image.
2 Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
3 Select the volume icon , and press the SET button.
h The volume control bar appears.
4 Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button
to adjust the volume.
VOLUME
VOLUME SETTING
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IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE)
By using the image protect mode, you can prevent accidental erasure or over-
writing of the important data that you want to keep. The protect mode can be
applied to a still image, to single images of a sequential shots sequence, to a
video clip, or to an audio recording.
1 Display the data that you want to protect.
2 Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
3 Select the protect icon .
4 Press the SET button.
h “LOCK?” appears.
h If the protect mode has already
been enabled for the data, then
“UNLOCK?” appears.
5 Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
h The protect mode is set for the
data.
h The protect mark indicates
that the data is locked.
YES
EXIT
PROTECT
LOCK?
YES
EXIT
PROTECT
UNLOCK?
Protect mark
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CAUTION
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if
the card is reformatted (see page 134).
HINT
To select a different image in steps 4 and 5...
i Press [l] or [m].
To cancel the protect mode for an image...
i Display the desired data and repeat steps 2 to 5. The protect mark will dis-
appear and the protect mode is canceled.
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ERASING DATA
Images, video clips, and sound recordings can be erased one at a time, or all
at once.
1 Display the data that you want to erase.
2 Display the Playback Setting Screen
(see page 36).
3 Select the erase icon and press
the SET button.
h The Erase Screen appears.
For still images/sequential shots:
ONE ERASE: Erases one still image
at a time.
ERASE ALL: Erases all the images.
For video clips:
ONE ERASE: Erases the video clip
displayed.
ERASE ALL: Erases all the images.
For audio recordings:
ONE ERASE: Erases one audio
recording at a time.
ERASE ALL: Erases all the audio
recordings.
h Select “EXIT”, and press the SET
button, to return to the Playback
Setting Screen.
ERASE
ONE ERASE
ERASE ALL
EXIT
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EXPERT MODE SHOOTING
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS
Compared to the BASIC mode, the EXPERT mode allows you much more
control over the various shooting settings.
EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screens
Still Image/Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
C
D
2
E
G
1
F
RESOLUTION
Main switch
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1 Menu mode icon (see page 36)
Switch the menu mode.
2
Resolution menu (see page 59)
3 Focus menu (see page 61)
4 Self-timer menu (see page 57)
5 Mode menu (see page 42)
6
Compression menu (see page 83)
7
ISO sensitivity menu (see page 84)
8
White Balance menu (see page 86)
9
Spot focus menu (see page 88)
0
Light-measuring mode (EXP
MEASURE) menu (see page 89)
A
Digital Zoom menu (see page 90)
B
Voice Memo menu (see page 92)
C
Assist light menu (see page 93)
D
Exposure correction icon (see page 94)
Adjust the image brightness.
E
Number of remaining images that
can be captured (see page 136)
F HELP display
(see page 120)
G
Remaining battery pack charge
(see page 138)
Not displayed when the remaining
battery pack charge is near full or
when the AC adaptor (sold sepa-
rately) is used.
i When two mutually exclusive settings are made, the later setting has prior-
ity, and the related settings are changed accordingly.
:
2288
×
1712-pixel (4 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
3264
×
2448-pixel (8 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
2880
×
2160-pixel (6 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
1600
×
1200-pixel (2 million
pixels) resolution icon
:
640
×
480-pixel (300,000 pixels) res-
olution icon
:
Shooting with the autofocus
:
Macro photography (close-ups)
:
Distance photography
:
Shooting with manual focus
:
Shoot using the continuous auto
focus.
:
Self-timer off icon
:
Image captured 2 seconds after shut-
ter release button is pressed.
:
Image captured 10 seconds after
shutter release button is pressed.
:
Two seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed, sequential shots are captured.
:
Ten seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed, sequential shots are captured.
:
One still image is captured when
shutter release button is pressed
(still image shooting mode)
:
Sequential images are captured when
shutter release button is pressed
(sequential shots shooting mode)
:
For shooting at low compression)
:
For shooting at super-low compression
:
For shooting at normal (moderate)
compression
:
Auto sensitivity setting (ISO50 to 200)
:
ISO50 setting
:
ISO100 setting
:
ISO200 setting
:
ISO400 setting
:
The camera determines the optimum
white balance settings based on the
ambient light and weather.
:
Fair weather setting
:
Overcast setting
:
Fluorescent lighting setting
:
White (incandescent) light setting
:
For setting the most accurate white
balance
:
Multi-section focus setting
:
Spot focus on setting
:
Multi-section light-measuring setting
:
Center-weighted light-measuring set-
ting
:
Spot light-measuring setting
:
Digital zoom is enabled.
:
Digital zoom is disabled.
:
Voice memo is not recorded
:
Voice memo is recorded
:
The assist light setting is disabled.
:
The assist light setting is enabled.
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ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS
Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
E
G
1
F
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
C
D
RESOLUTION
Main switch
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COMPRESSION RATE SETTING
Use the procedure below to set the compression rate. Even if the same reso-
lution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the
image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image
data size for no loss in image quality.
1 Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired compression rate
from the compression menu, and
press the SET button.
h The possible compression rate
settings for each shooting mode are
shown in the following table.
: Stores the data with a low com-
pression (high quality).
: Stores the data with an extremely
low compression (super high
quality).
: Stores the data with normal com-
pression (normal quality).
Com-
pres-
sion rate
Resolution
Shoot-
ing
mode
Still
image
Not
available
Not
available
Ye s
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s
Not
available
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available
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available
Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Sequen
tial
shot
Not
available
Not
available
Ye s
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
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available
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available
Ye s Ye s Ye s
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available
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available
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available
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available
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available
Ye s Ye s Ye s
Not
available
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available
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available
Video
clip
Not
available
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available
Not
available
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available
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available
Not
available
Ye s
Not
available
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available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Ye s Ye s Ye s
COMPRESSION
FINE
<Example: Still image
shooting mode>
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ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING
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 an EXPERT Mode Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired ISO sensitivity
setting from the ISO sensitivity
menu.
: Sets the ISO sensitivity automati-
cally (equivalent to ISO50 to 200
[video clip shooting mode:
ISO200 to 800]).
: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent (still image and sequen-
tial shots shooting modes only).
: Sets the sensitivity to ISO100 equivalent (still image and sequen-
tial shots shooting modes only).
: Sets the sensitivity to ISO200 equivalent.
: Sets the sensitivity to ISO400 equivalent.
: Sets the sensitivity to ISO800 equivalent (video clip shooting
mode only).
: Sets the sensitivity to ISO1600 equivalent (video clip shooting
mode only).
ISO
AUTO
<Example: Still image
shooting mode>
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ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING
3 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.
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WHITE BALANCE SETTING
This digital 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 an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired white balance
setting from the white balance
menu.
: The digital camera will make the
white balance adjustment auto-
matically based on the natural
and artificial light conditions. This
is the setting used in the auto
mode.
: For shooting outside on a sunny
day.
: For shooting outside on a cloudy
day.
: For shooting inside under fluores-
cent lighting.
: For shooting inside under incan-
descent lighting.
: For more accurate adjustment or
when the light source cannot be
specified.
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
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WHITE BALANCE SETTING
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.
3 Press the SET button.
h This completes the white balance setting.
h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the icon, it is
retained even if another white balance setting ( , , , ,
or ) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you
select the icon and press the SET button, the previously pro-
grammed setting is recalled.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
i Perform step 2, select , and then press the SET button.
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FOCUS AREA SETTING
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus:
Multi-section 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 mon-
itor.
1 Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired focus method
from the spot focus menu, and
press the SET button.
: Multi-section focus is selected.
: Spot focus is selected.
h When the spot focus setting is
selected, the focus mark + appears
in the center of the LCD monitor.
NOTE
i It may be difficult to focus if there is little contrast in the subject or if the
subject is very small.
OFF
SPOT FOCUS
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 an EXPERT Mode Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired light-measuring
mode from the light-measuring
mode (EXP MEASURE) menu.
: Multi-section light-measuring
: Center light-measuring
: 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.
EXP MEASURE
MULTI
Light-measuring spot mark
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ZOOM SETTINGS
Setting the optical zoom (video clip shooting only)
The optical zoom can be used during video clip photography, but the noise
from the zoom movement may be picked up by the microphone and be audi-
ble during playback. If you are bothered by this noise, you can disable the
optical zoom.
1 Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 43), and
display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired optical zoom
shooting setting from the optical
zoom menu.
3 Press the SET button.
h This completes the optical zoom setting.
HINT
i Even when the optical zoom setting is set to , the zoom can be still
operated whenever the camera is not recording. This means that you an
use the zoom switch to compose the picture before actually beginning
recording.
: Optical zoom is disabled during
video clip recording.
: Optical zoom is enabled during
video clip recording.
OPTICAL ZOOM
OFF
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ZOOM SETTINGS
Setting the digital zoom
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled.
1 Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired digital zoom set-
ting from the digital zoom menu.
3 Press the SET button.
h This completes the digital zoom
setting.
HINT
i The digital zoom does not function in the following situations:
When the resolution is set to or .
In the video clip shooting mode when the frame rate is set to .
: Digital zoom can be used.
: Digital zoom cannot be used.
DIGITAL ZOOM
ON
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ADDING A VOICE MEMO
In the still image shooting mode, you can record up to approximately 10 sec-
onds of sound (called a “voice memo”) when capturing the image.
1 Set the camera to the still image
shooting mode (see page 42), and
display the EXPERT Mode Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the voice memo icon
from the voice memo menu, and
press the SET button.
3 Press the shutter release button to
capture the image, and then talk
into the microphone.
h During recording, appears in
the upper right area of the LCD
monitor.
h A voice memo of up to about 10
seconds can be recorded.
h To end the recording within 10
seconds, press [o] on the arrow
button.
h After recording has finished, the
add voice memo setting reverts to
off.
: For no voice memo.
: For adding a voice memo.
VOICE MEMO
OFF
Shutter release button
Microphone
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ASSIST LIGHT SHOOTING
The assist light that is emitted before the flash to reduce the red-eye effect
can also be used to brighten the subject during close-up photography in dark
surroundings.
1 Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired assist light set-
ting from the assist light menu.
: The assist light is disabled.
: The assist light is enabled.
3 Press the SET button.
h This completes the assist light
setting.
NOTE
i When the assist light is enabled, the illumination light also shines when
shooting a video clip in dark surroundings.
ASSIST LIGHT
OFF
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.
1 Set the camera to the EXPERT
shooting mode (see page 36), and
exit the Shooting Setting Screen or
Shooting Information Screen (see
page 96).
h Press the MENU button to exit the
Shooting Setting Screen or Shoot-
ing Information Screen.
2 Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button.
h The exposure correction bar
appears.
h At this point, you can press [l] or
[m] on the arrow button to adjust the
exposure.
HINT
i Exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases:
When the pointer is set to the center position.
After the shooting mode is changed.
When the BASIC mode is set.
After the power is turned off.
i The exposure setting numerical value is shown at the left end of the expo-
sure bar. The exposure can be set to a value from –1.8EV to +1.8EV.
i While exposure correction is active, the accessing indicator in the view-
finder flashes green.
i You can also correct the exposure by selecting the exposure correction
icon on the Shooting Setting Screen.
Exposure correction bar
Pointer
Exposure cor-
rection setting
Darker Lighter
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FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY)
The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video
clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pul-
sates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set
for a frequency of 50 Hz.
1 Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 43), and
display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the desired flicker-reduction
setting from the flicker-reduction
menu.
3 Press the SET button.
h This completes the flicker-reduction setting.
HINT
i Note that although the flicker-reduction setting decreases the image flicker
that occurs under fluorescent lighting, the image quality may deteriorate
slightly.
i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a hala-
tion effect may occur.
i If the flicker-reduction is set to , then the ISO sensitivity setting (see
page 84) becomes fixed at .
: Turns off the flicker-reduction set-
ting.
: Turns on the flicker-reduction set-
ting.
FLICKER REDUCT
OFF
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SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY (SHOOTING INFO SCREEN)
This Information Screen allows you to check the current settings while shoot-
ing.
To display
1 Put the digital camera in a shooting mode.
2 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.
h The Shooting Information Screen appears.
To exit
<When using the LCD monitor>
i Press the MENU button.
<When not using the LCD monitor>
i Press the MENU button, or wait 5 seconds.
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SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY (SHOOTING INFO SCREEN)
Shooting Info Screen
6
5
B
1
5
4
6
7
1
2
E
8
9
0
A
6
D
B
1
D
2
6
4
1
C
9
8
7
E
A
3
INFO
1
Resolution setting (see page 59)
2
ISO sensitivity setting (see page 84)
3
Optical zoom setting (see page 90)
4
White balance setting (see page 86)
5
Self-timer setting (see page 57)
6
Focus range setting (see page 61)
7
Focus area setting (see page 88)
8
Compression rate setting (see
page 83)
9
Light-measuring mode setting
(see page 89)
0
Voice memo setting (see page 92)
A
Exposure correction setting (see
page 94)
B
Scene select setting (see page 51)
C
Flicker-reduction setting (see page 95)
D
Frame rate setting (see page 63)
E
Digital zoom setting (see page 91)
i All the icons never appear at the
same time.
Zoom bar
Number of images remaining
(or remaining shooting time)
Remaining bat-
tery pack charge
indication
k Still image/sequential shots
shooting modes
h BASIC mode
h EXPERT mode
h EXPERT mode
k Video clip shooting mode
h BASIC mode
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PLAYBACK
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN
In addition to the playback functions available in the BASIC mode, in EXPERT
mode playback you can also edit and process images, change the print set-
tings, and more.
Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen
1 Mode menu icon
2 Data protect setting (prevent
accidental erase)
3 Data erase
4 Volume control
5 Audio dubbing
6 Resize
7 Rotate image
8 Print settings
9 Extract still image
0 Slideshow settings and play-
back
A HELP display
B Remaining battery pack
charge
Not displayed when the remain-
ing battery pack charge is near
full or when the AC adaptor
(sold separately) is used.
i Icons 7 through 0 on the Playback Setting Screen are displayed when
you press the [n] or [o] arrow button to scroll down the screen.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
B
A
PROTECT
Change image
protect setting
ROTATE
PRINT SETTING
EXTRACT STILL
SLIDESHOW
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
1 Display the still image or video clip to play back, and display the EX-
PERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the slideshow icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Slideshow Screen appears.
<When STILL IMAGE or MIX is selected>
1 Select “TIME” or “EFFECT”, press the SET button.
2 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired setting.
3 Press the SET button.
3 Select “START”, and press the SET
button.
h Slideshow playback is canceled
when the SET button, MENU button
or an arrow button is pressed.
NOTE
If the recorded voice memo is longer than the set slide time...
i The voice memo is played to the end, after which the next image is dis-
played.
STILL
IMAGE:
Only still images are played
back in the slideshow.
VIDEO
CLIP:
Only video clips are played
back in the slideshow.
MIX: Still images and video clips
are played back in the
slideshow in the order in
which they were recorded.
EXIT: Return to the EXPERT
Mode Playback Setting
Screen.
SLIDESHOW
STILL IMAGE
VIDEO CLIP
EXIT
MIX
SLIDESHOW
TIME
EFFECT
START
EXIT
OFF
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CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)
The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of
or more can be changed to 640 × 480 pixels or 320 × 240 pixels. The resized
image is saved as a separate image.
1 Display the still image whose size you want to change.
2 Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
3 Select the resize icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Resize Screen appears.
RESIZE
EXIT
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CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)
4 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the new image size.
5 Press the SET button.
h The Confirm Size Change Screen
appears.
6 Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
h Resizing begins.
h When resizing is completed, you
are returned to the EXPERT Mode
Playback Setting Screen.
: The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels.
: The saved image will be 320 × 240 pixels.
: Return to the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen.
RESIZE?
YES
EXIT
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ROTATING AN IMAGE
Captured images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
1 Display the still image you want to rotate.
2 Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
3 Select the rotate image icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Rotate Image Screen appears.
4 Select the rotate right icon or
rotate left icon , and press the
SET button.
h Each time the SET button is
pressed, the image is rotated
another 90 degrees.
: Rotates image clockwise 90
degrees
: Rotates image counterclock-
wise 90 degrees
ROTATE
RIGHT
LEFT
EXIT
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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 dis-
played on the print, and also to specify an index print.
Display the Print Settings Screen
1 Display the EXPERT Mode Playback
Setting Screen.
2 Select the print settings icon , and press the SET button.
h The Print Settings 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.
EXIT
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
PRINT SETTING
DPOF
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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) 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 Settings Screen (see page 103).
2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAG-
ES.
3 Press the SET button.
h The Date/Number Print Screen
appears.
h If EACH IMAGE was selected,
press the [l] or [m] arrow button
display the desired image to print.
h Under “SETTINGS” the settings
that are currently active for the dis-
played image are shown. You can
press the [l] or [m] arrow button to
confirm the print settings for each
image.
ALL IMAGES: The set print set-
tings are applied
to all the still
images on the
card.
EACH IMAGE: The set print set-
tings are applied
only to the image
currently dis-
played.
PRINT SETTING
EXIT
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
DATE
DATE
NO
EXIT
COPIES
COPIES
SETTINGS
ADD TO PRINT SETTING
0
ALL IMAGES
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PRINT SETTINGS
5 Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTINGS”
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 Settings Screen
(see page 103).
2 Select “INDEX”.
DATE YES
EXIT
COPIES
MODIFY PRINT SETTING
1
ALL IMAGES
DATE
YES
COPIES
SETTINGS
1
PRINT SETTING
ALL IMAGE
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
EACH IMAGE
EXIT
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3 Press the SET button.
h The Index Print Screen appears.
4 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the
Print Settings Screen.
Changing the print settings
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 105
and 106.
2 Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”,
and press the SET button.
YES: Specify an index print copy.
EXIT: Discontinue the setting pro-
cedure, and return to the
Print Setting Screen.
INDEX PRINT
SET INDEX PRINT?
YES
EXIT
DATE NO
COPIES 1
ALL IMAGES
DATE
NO
COPIES
SETTINGS
1
EXIT
MODIFY PRINT SETTING
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PRINT SETTINGS
Clearing all the print settings
Delete the print settings for all images.
1 Display the Print Settings Screen (see page 103).
2 Select “ALL CLEAR”.
3 Press the SET button.
h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.
4 Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
h All the print settings are cleared
and you are returned to the Print
Settings Screen.
YES: Clear the print settings for all
images.
EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure
and return to the Print Set-
tings Screen.
ALL CLEAR
CLEAR ALL SETTINGS?
YES
EXIT
DATE
YES
COPIES 5
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ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ONLY)
You can add a voice memo to a still image or sequential shots image previ-
ously recorded.
1 Display the still image to which you want to add a voice memo.
2 Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
3 Select the add audio icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Add Audio Setup Screen
appears.
h If the image already has a voice
memo recorded, the audio playback
icon appears on the image.
SHUTTER FOR REC
ADD AUDIO
BACK TO MENU
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ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ONLY)
4 Press the shutter release button.
h Voice memo recording starts when
the shutter release button is
pressed. Talk into the microphone
on the digital camera.
h A voice memo of up to about
10 seconds can be recorded.
h If you finish recording within
10 seconds, press [o] on the arrow
button to end recording.
h While the voice memo is being
recorded, RECORDING and
are displayed.
HINT
i For still images, you can also add a voice memo immediately after captur-
ing an image (see page 92).
i After a voice memo has been added to an image, you cannot erase only
the voice memo. When the image is erased, the attached voice memo is
also erased.
i If a voice memo is added to an image that already has a voice memo, the
new recording will replace the previous one.
ADD AUDIO
RECORDING
Shutter release button
Microphone
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EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP
You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a
still image (the original data remains unchanged).
1 Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and
save.
2 Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 36).
3 Select the extract icon, and press
the SET button.
h The screen to extract an image
appears.
4 Press the SET button.
h The image is extracted.
h Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button, or press the MENU button,
to return to the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen.
HINT
To select a different image (frame) in step 3...
i Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button.
YES: The image is copied and saved
as a still image (the original
data is left unchanged).
EXIT: The still image extraction pro-
cedure is canceled, and you
are returned to the EXPERT
Mode Playback Setting
Screen.
EXTRACT STILL
SAVE THIS IMAGE?
YES
EXIT
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IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY (PLAYBACK INFO 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 least 1 second.
h The Playback Information Screen appears.
h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Playback Information Screen
is exited.
1 Resolution
2 Scene select setting
3 Compression rate
4 Voice memo indicator
5 Location of data (folder
number) and file name
6 Data size
7 Protect setting
8 Exposure correction set-
ting
9 Shutter speed
0 Aperture
A Focus distance
B Remaining battery pack
charge
C Date and time of image
D Playback time
E Frame rate setting
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2
1
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
BC
INFO
320
30
E3
2
1
5
6
D
7
8
BC
INFO
<Still image/sequential shots>
<Video clip>
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OPTION MODE CAMERA SETTING
ABOUT THE OPTION MODE SCREEN
With the option mode, you can adjust the various settings related to camera
operation, reformat a card, and more.
1 Menu mode icon
2 Monitor ON/OFF setting
3 Audio recording
4 Date and time setting
5 Operation sound (beep) set-
tings
6 Guidance settings
7 Monitor brightness setting
8 Display language
9 TV system
0 Card format
A Power save function
B File number reset
C Reset settings
D Audio playback
E Remaining battery charge
indication
i Icons 7 through C in the shooting mode, and icons 8 through C in the
playback mode are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] arrow button to
scroll down the screen.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
C
E
PS
1
D
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
C
E
PS
MONITOR ON/OFF AUDIO PLAYBACK
CLOCK SET
OPERATION BEEP
GUIDANCE
LCD BRIGHTNESS
AUDIO REC
CLOCK SET
OPERATION BEEP
GUIDANCE
<Shooting mode> <Playback mode>
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
FORMAT
POWER SAVE
FILE NO. RESET
RESET SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
FORMAT
POWER SAVE
FILE NO. RESET
RESET SETTINGS
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
The digital camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording
is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before cap-
turing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 23, 2004
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the clock set icon , and
press the SET button.
h The CLOCK SET menu appears.
h The current date and time settings
appear.
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 Mode
Screen, press the MENU button, or
select “EXIT” and press the SET
button.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2004/03/01
00:00
TIME
DISP
EXIT
YMD
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3 Set the date.
1 Press the arrow button to select
“DATE”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Screen appears.
3 Press the arrow button to set the
date to “2004/12/23”.
h Yea r se tt in g [m] Month set-
ting [m] Day setting.
h Press [n] to increase the num-
ber.
h Press [o] to decrease the number.
4 Press the SET button.
4 Set the clock.
1 Press the arrow button to select
“TIME”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Time Screen appears.
3 Press the arrow button to set the
time to “19:30”.
h Hour setting [m] Minute
setting.
h A 24-hour clock is used for the
time display.
4 Press the SET button.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2004/12/23
CLOCK SET
TIME
19:30
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
5 Set the order in which the date is
displayed during playback.
1 Press the arrow button to select
“DISP”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Format Screen
appears.
3 Press [n] or [o].
h When [n] is pressed, the dis-
played date order changes as
follows:
h Press [o] to change 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 Mode screen.
NOTE
i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an inter-
nal 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). Also, when the backup memory has failed
and the camera’s clock is not set, the clock alert icon appears.
To correct the date and time settings
i After steps 1 and 2, press [o] on the arrow button to select the line of the
setting that you want to change, and press [m] to select that setting. Then
press [n] or [o] to set the new setting.
CLOCK SET
DISP
YMD
year/month/day month/day/year day/month/year
DISP OFF (no display)
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OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING
This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds
when the operation buttons (shutter release button, SET button, MODE but-
ton, MENU button, etc.) are pressed.
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the BEEP icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Set Operation Sounds Screen
appears.
MUTE:
Mute or enable the operation
sounds and audio guide.
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 pro-
duced when the shutter release
button is pressed, or when a
photo is taken using the self-
timer.
KEY SW:
Select the sound that is pro-
duced when the SET button,
MENU button, etc. are pressed.
EXIT:
Return to the Option Mode
Screen.
OPERATION BEEP
MUTE OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
TURN ON/OFF
SHUTTER
KEY SW
EXIT
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OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING
3 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired option, and
then press SET button.
<If MUTE or TURN ON/OFF is selected>
h The screen to turn the operation sounds on or off appears.
h Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired setting,
and press the SET button.
MUTE
TURN ON/OFF
<If SHUTTER or KEY SW is selected>
h The screen to select the operation sounds appears.
h Select from 9 different sounds (A to H, and ) for the SHUTTER
sound, and from 8 different sounds (A to H) for the KEY SW sound.
h You can press the shutter release button to preview the selected
operation sound.
h If OFF is selected, no sound is produced.
h Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired setting,
and press the SET button.
HINT
i A quick way to set the MUTE to ON is to press and hold the MENU button
while turning on the camera.
i The volume of the operation sounds cannot be adjusted.
NOTE
About the MUTE setting
i If the MUTE function is set to “ON”, the audio guide is also muted.
ON: The operation sounds and audio guide are muted.
OFF: The operation sounds and audio guide are enabled.
ON: Activates the operational sounds when the camera is
turned on or off.
OFF: Deactivates the operational sounds when the camera is
turned on or off.
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GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS
You can set whether or not the help display is shown on the LCD monitor, the
audio guide giving verbal operation instructions is enabled, and the camera
light illuminates.
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the guidance icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Set Guidance Screen appears.
3 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h The setting screen for the selected setting appears.
h Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the setting, and press the
SET button.
HELP DISP: Enable or disable the
HELP messages display.
AUDIO
GUIDE:
Adjust the volume of the
audio guide. When set to
“OFF”, the audio guide is
muted.
ILLUMINA-
TION:
Enable or disable the illu-
mination light.
EXIT: Cancel the setting mode,
and return to the Option
Mode Screen.
GUIDANCE
HELP DISP ON
MEDIUM
ON
AUDIO GUIDE
ILLUMINATION
EXIT
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LANGUAGE
You can set the LCD monitor of your digital camera to display the messages
in any of several languages.
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the language icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Language Screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
h You are returned to the Option Mode Screen.
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 Japanese.
: Select for Korean.
: Select for Chinese
(traditional).
: Select for Chinese
(simplified).
LANGUAGE
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TV SYSTEM SETTING
This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the
camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal.
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the TV system icon , and
press the SET button.
h The TV System Setting Screen
appears.
3 Select the appropriate TV system, and press the SET button.
CAUTION
i If the TV system setting is not correct for the connected TV, you will not be
able to view the images on the TV.
i No image appears on the camera’s LCD monitor when the dedicated AV
cable is connected to the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal.
NTSC: Output NTSC video signals
PAL : Output PAL video signals
TV SYSTEM
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POWER SAVE SETTING
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 Mode Screen (see page 36).
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 play-
back modes when the AC
adaptor is connected.
EXIT: Return to the Option
Mode Screen.
POWER SAVE
BATT/CAM
min
min
min
BATT/PB
EXT.PWR/CAM.PB
EXIT
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3 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the desired option.
4 Press the SET button.
h The Set Standby Time Screen
appears.
5 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button
to set the standby time.
6
Press the SET button.
h The standby time is set, and you are returned to the Power Save Set-
ting Screen.
[n]: Increases the standby time.
[o]: Decreases the standby time.
POWER SAVE
BATT/CAM
min
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION
If a reformatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured
image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformat-
ted, 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 conse-
quently 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 num-
bering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera.
<File number reset function ON>
<File number reset function OFF>
i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names
are assigned as follows.
h 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.
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 00014, 00015...... 0025, 0026
Replace card
Replace card
Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Card B 0001, 0002, 00014, 000150025, 0026
Previously recorded images
Replace card
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i 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.
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the file number reset icon .
3 Press the SET button.
h The File Number Reset Screen
appears.
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.
ON: The file number reset function
is on.
OFF: The file number reset function
is off.
Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Card B 00020, 00021, 00022, 00023, 00024, 0025, 0026
Previously recorded images
Replace card
FILE NO. RESET
ON
OFF
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SHOOTING WITHOUT THE LCD MONITOR
You can save battery power by turning off the LCD monitor when shooting.
1 Set the camera to the shooting mode, and display the Option Mode
Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the monitor ON/OFF icon
, and press the SET button.
h The Monitor Screen appears.
ON: The LCD monitor is on.
OFF: The LCD monitor turns off.
3 Select OFF, and press the SET but-
ton.
h The LCD monitor turns off.
h To turn the LCD monitor back on,
press the MENU button to illumi-
nate the LCD monitor, and perform
steps 1 and 2 above to select the
ON icon.
MONITOR ON/OFF
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LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted.
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the monitor brightness icon , and press the SET button.
h The Monitor Brightness Screen appears.
3 Press the [l] or [m] arrow button.
h Pressing [l] makes the screen
darker, and pressing [m] makes it
lighter.
4 Press the SET button.
h You are returned to the Option
Mode Screen.
NOTE
i The LCD monitor brightness cannot be adjusted when the LCD monitor is
set to OFF.
LCD BRIGHTNESS
ADJUST
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RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS
Your digital camera can record and play back sound, just like a normal tape
recorder.
Recording
1 Set the camera to a shooting mode, and display the Option Mode
Screen.
2 Select the audio recording icon
, and press the SET button.
h The Audio Recording Screen
appears.
3 Press the shutter release but-
ton.
h Recording begins when the
shutter release button is
pressed. Point the microphone
toward the sound you want to
record.
h (recording) appears on the
LCD monitor during recording.
AUDIO REC
SHUTTER FOR REC
BACK TO MENU
Shutter release button
Microphone
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4 End the audio recording.
h Press the [o] arrow button to end
the recording. You are returned to
the Audio Recording Screen.
h When the remaining recording
time becomes little, a countdown
of the remaining recording time is
shown.
h To return to the Option Mode
Screen, in the Audio Recording
Screen mode, press the MENU
button.
HINT
i Each single recording can consist of up to 9 hours of recording time.
AUDIO REC
RECORDING
Recording time (min:sec)
REC (recording) indicator
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RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS
Playback
1 Set the camera to a playback mode, and display the Option Mode
Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the audio playback icon
, and press the SET button.
h The Select Audio Screen appears.
3 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to
select the desired audio recording,
and press the SET button.
h The Audio Playback Screen for the
selected audio recording appears.
AUDIO PLAYBACK
BACK TO MENU
SELECT
AUDIO PLAYBACK
PLAY
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
The settings that were changed on all the setting screens can be reset to the
factory-preset settings.
1 Display the Option Mode Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the reset settings icon ,
and press the SET button.
h The Reset Settings Screen
appears.
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
YES: Reset to the factory-preset set-
tings.
NO: Do not change the settings,
and return to the Option Mode
Screen.
RESET SETTINGS
RESET?
YES
NO
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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 reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” posi-
tion. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to the
unlocked position (see page 24).
1 Display the Option Setting Screen (see page 36).
2 Select the format icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Format Screen appears.
h In normal use, a total format is not
necessary. However, in case a card
error occurs even after normal for-
matting, executing a total reformat
may resolve the problem.
FORMAT:
A normal formatting is executed.
FULL FORMAT:
The entire card is scanned and
reformatted. When there is little bat-
tery power remaining, this setting
cannot be selected.)
FORMAT
FORMAT
FULL FORMAT
EXIT
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FORMATTING A CARD
3 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.
4 Select “YES”.
5 Press the SET button.
h Formatting begins.
h During formatting, “FORMAT”
and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are
shown on the LCD monitor.
CAUTION
Caution during reformatting
i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during reformat-
ting.
Reformatting erases the data
i When a card is reformatted, all data recorded on the card is erased. Pro-
tected data (see page 75) is also erased, so before reformatting 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 reformatted card by using appli-
cation software designed to restore data. However, even such application
software cannot restore data after a full format has been executed. It is rec-
ommended that a full format be executed before you dispose of a card or
transfer it to someone else.
HINT
To cancel reformatting
i In step 4, select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.
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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 178.
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time
1 Set the camera to the desired shoot-
ing mode.
h The remaining number of images
appears in the upper right of the
LCD monitor (for the still image and
sequential shots shooting modes).
h The remaining video recording time
appears in the upper right of the
LCD monitor (for the video clip
shooting mode).
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 cap-
ture more images, either install a
new card, or save the images to a
computer (see page 140) and then
erase them (see page 77) from the
card.
Remaining number of images
<Still image/sequential
shots mode>
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY
i 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 changing
the shooting mode, setting a lower resolution setting (see page 59), or
selecting a different compression setting (see page 83).
Checking the remaining audio recording time
1 Set the camera to the shooting mode, and display the Option Mode
Screen (see page 36).
2 Press the arrow button to select the
audio recording icon , and
press the SET button.
h The Audio Recording Screen
appears, and the remaining record-
ing time appears in the upper right
of the LCD monitor.
* Depending on the card capacity,
hr:min:sec
Remaining time (min:sec)*
<Video clip shooting mode>
AUDIO REC
SHUTTER FOR REC
BACK TO MENU
Remaining time (min:sec)*
* Depending on the card capacity,
hr:min:sec
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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 captur-
ing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack
operation, see page 177.
1 Display a Shooting or Playback In-
formation Screen (see pages 96 and
113).
h The battery pack remaining charge
indicator appears in the lower right
corner of the LCD monitor.
h and (flashing) will
appear even when the Shooting
Information Screen or Playback
Information Screen is not displayed.
h Due to the battery pack characteris-
tics, when the ambient temperature
is low, may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remain-
ing charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the digital
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 pack remaining charge
Approx. full.
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
back images.
If this icon flashes when the shutter release
button is pressed, images cannot be cap-
tured. If it flashes while a video clip is being
edited, the editing cannot be performed.
Recharge the battery pack.
INFO
Remaining charge indicator
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE
HINT
i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack
charge on the Playback Information 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 digital camera (such as the number of
times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the environ-
mental conditions (temperature, etc.) 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 run-
ning out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold environ-
ments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept warm in
your pocket until ready to use.)
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Data file formats
The format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file
names are determined are explained below.
*: Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the data was saved.
Type of data Data format File name structure
Still image/
sequential
shots data
JPEG File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.jpg”.
SANY****.jpg
Voice memo
data
WAVE Same file name as corresponding still image
or sequential shots data.
Extension is “.wav”.
SANY****.wav
Video clip
data
QuickTime
Movie
File name begins with VCLP.
Extension is “.mov”.
VCLP****.mov*
Audio
recording
data
WAVE File name begins with SUND.
Extension is “.wav”.
SUND****.wav*
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
Configuration of directories for the stored data
NOTE
Do not modify the folders and file names in the card using your com-
puter
i If the folders, file names, or their configuration is modified using a personal
computer, it will be impossible to play back the data using the digital cam-
era, and the digital camera may not operate properly.
Concerning video clip data saved by the digital camera
i You can use QuickTime 3 or later from Apple to play back the video clips.
QuickTime 6.5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included
CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack).
About file names when the card is replaced...
i If the file number reset function is set to off, even when the card is
replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names contin-
ues from the previously installed card (see page 125).
ROOT DCIM
MISC
100SANPH
101SANPH
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY9999.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
VCLP0003.mov
SUND0004.wav
SANY0005.jpg
102SANPH
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
i Up to 9999 files can be stored in folder 100SANPH. If more files are
made, a folder named 101SANPH will be made and they will be stored
in there. New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANPH,
103SANPH, etc.
(Location of
DPOF files)
Folder number
Image
number
Video clip
or audio
recording
number
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Using the camera as a PC camera
By connecting your digital camera to a personal computer, you can broadcast
(photograph, use as a TV telephone, etc.) images taken with your camera
over the Internet (PC camera function).
1 Connect the digital camera to a personal computer.
h The connection procedure is the same as step 2 on page 140.
h For the rest of the procedure, please refer to the instruction manual for
the application software you are using for the PC camera.
CAUTION
i The PC camera function can be used only with computers in which Win-
dows XP was preinstalled.
i The zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function. Moreover, only
images can be recorded; audio data cannot be recorded.
i Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 15 frames per sec-
ond, the rate at which you can broadcast in the PC camera mode may be
less than this depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
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DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT)
Your digital camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the digital
camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the digital camera’s LCD
monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing.
Print preparations
1 Install the card containing the images you want to print in the digital
camera.
2 Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the
printer.
NOTE
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, discon-
nect the dedicated USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then
reconnect the cable.
To the DIGITAL/AV terminal
To USB port
USB interface cable
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DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT)
To select one image and print it (print select image)
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
1 Complete the print preparations (see page 145).
2 Select the choose print image icon
, and press the SET button.
h The screen to select images for
printing appears.
3 Press the [l] or [m] arrow button to display the image you wish to
print.
ONE IMAGE
COPIES 1
PRINT
EXIT
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4 Specify the number of prints.
1 Select “COPIES”, and press the
SET button.
2 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to
set 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
1 During printing, press the [o] arrow button.
h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.
2 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h If “NO” is selected, printing resumes.
ONE IMAGE
COPIES 1
PRINT
EXIT
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DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT)
To print all the images (print all)
Print all of the images on the card.
1 Complete the print preparations (see page 145).
2 Select the all images print icon ,
and press the SET button.
h The Print All Images Screen
appears.
3 Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
h Printing begins.
NOTE
Printing is not possible if there are more than 1,000 still images in the
card.
i Delete unwanted images before printing.
ALL IMAGES
PRINT
EXIT
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Thumbnail prints (index print)
1 Complete the print preparations (see page 145).
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.
INDEX
PRINT
EXIT
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DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT)
To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images)
1 Make the print settings (see page 103), and complete the print prep-
arations (see page 145).
2 Select the print reserved images
icon , 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 press the [l] or [m] arrow button, you can confirm the
images that are set to print.
CONFIRM IMAGES
9
PRINT
EXIT
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To change the print settings and print images (change print settings)
Images are printed according to settings specified by the digital camera, such
as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.
1 Complete the print preparations (see page 145).
2 Select the change print settings
icon , 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
PRINTER VALUE
MEDIA TYPE
EXIT
PRINTER VALUE
PRINTER VALUE
PRINTER VALUE
PRINTER VALUE
PAPER SIZE
LAYOUT
QUALITY
DATE STAMP
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DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT)
3 Adjust the printer settings.
1 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to select the printer setting parame-
ter, and press the SET button.
h The screen to set the selected parameter appears.
2 Press the [n] or [o] arrow button 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.
<When “PRINTER SETTINGS” is selected>
h The images will be printed according to the setting specified on
the printer side.
4 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.
h You are returned to the PictBridge Screen.
HINT
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 Set-
tings Screen, select “PRINTER VALUE”.
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s
printer setting will automatically change to “PRINTER VALUE”.
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CONNECTING TO A TV
By connecting the digital camera to a television set, you can view the LCD
monitor display on the TV screen.
Connections
Connect the supplied AV cable from the DIGITAL/AV terminal on the digital
camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
Playback
i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch
to VIDEO input.
i When an AV cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s LCD
monitor.
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the LCD
monitor.
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back voice memos and audio recordings as well.
i The sound output from the digital camera is monaural.
Voice memo playback: see page 72
Audio playback: see page 131
CAUTION
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
To t h e
VIDEO
input
terminal
Yellow plug
To the DIGITAL AV
terminal
AV cable (supplied)
White
plug
To the AUDIO
input terminal
Switch input to VIDEO
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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 digital
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 a separately
sold AC adaptor
(model VAR-
G7EX for the
VPC-J4EX, model
VAR-G7E for the
VPC-J4EX [for
U.K.] or model
VAR-G7U for the
VPC-J4), or
replace the
battery pack with
a fully charged
one.
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Question Answer Action
Shooting
While the flash is
recharging, why
does the LCD
monitor suddenly
turn off?
Battery pack
power is low,
activating the
function that
momentarily turns
off the LCD
monitor.
Not a malfunction.
When the flash is
fully charged, the
LCD monitor will
turn on again.
Why isn’t the
image captured
when the shutter
release button is
pressed?
The accessing
indicator is lit
orange (data is
being recorded).
Wait until the
accessing
indicator lights
green to capture
the image.
Why does the
accessing
indicator light
orange?
Recorded data is
being saved on
the card.
Not a malfunction.
Wait until the
accessing
indicator changes
to green before
capturing the
image.
Why doesn’t the
flash operate?
The digital
camera has
determined that
the image is bright
enough and the
flash is not
necessary.
Not a malfunction.
Capture the
image; the digital
camera will
determine when
the flash is
necessary.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer Action
Shooting
During macro
photography, why
is the captured
image displaced
from the image as
seen through the
viewfinder?
Due to the
displacement
between the
camera lens and
the viewfinder, a
subject viewed
close up through
the viewfinder will
appear lower in
the captured
image.
Compose the
photo while
viewing the LCD
monitor.
Why can only the
ISO
sensitivity setting
be selected?
The ISO
sensitivity setting
is fixed at in
the following case:
i In the video clip
shooting mode,
flicker-reduction
is set to on.
Not a malfunction.
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
All settings except
the exposure
correction are
retained even
after the camera
is turned off. Set
the voice memo
and self-timer
settings each time
you take a photo;
however, if you
change the
settings but not
take the photo, the
settings are
retained even
after the camera
is turned off.
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Shooting
Why does the
clock warning icon
appear?
The camera’s
date and time
settings have not
been set.
Set the date and
time.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
Select the
resolution setting
according to the
intended use:
or :
Appropriate for
printing letter-size
or larger, and for
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
: For printing
standard photo
(photo service)
sizes.
: For photos
displayed on a
web page, or sent
as e-mail
attachments.
Question Answer Action
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer Action
Shooting
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.
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
Set the focus
range to infinity
.
How can I take
photos using slow
synchro?
1 Set the scene
select setting
to night view
.
2 Set the flash
mode to a
mode other
than flash off
.
i In the forced
flash
mode, slow
synchro
shooting is
ensured.
The video clip I
shot outdoors is
completely white.
Set the flicker-
reduction setting
to off .
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Question Answer Action
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?
161 English
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer Action
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 digital
camera correctly
and slowly press
the shutter
release button
halfway to lock the
focus. Then press
the shutter
release 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, use the
close-up
alignment
correction marks
or compose the
image using the
LCD monitor.
Why is there no
image ( is
shown)?
This may happen
when trying to
play back images
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
Play back images
stored on a card
using this digital
camera.
English 162
Question Answer Action
Viewing
images
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.
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.
Why is a strange
sound heard
during video clip
playback?
The sound of the
optical zoom
motor was
recorded.
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.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer Action
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.
Printing
Why does a
message appear
during PictBridge
printing?
Printer error. Please refer to the
instruction manual
for your printer.
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Question Answer Action
Misc.
Why is a noise
heard from a
nearby TV or
radio during
battery
recharging?
Electromagnetic
waves are emitted
from the battery
charger.
Move the battery
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.
Use a card that
has more memory
available.
Why does the
“CARD LOCKED”
message appear?
The write-protect
tab on the card is
in the locked
(protect) position.
Move the
write-protect tab
to the unlocked
position.
Why are there
some menus or
icons that I can’t
select?
Another setting
has priority.
Change the other
setting.
Why can’t the
digital camera be
operated?
A temporary
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
Remove the
battery pack from
the digital camera,
wait a few
minutes, then
reinstall the
battery pack and
try again.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer Action
Misc.
Can I use my
digital 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 battery
recharger 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 digital camera
or card.
Check the
following items
1 Remove the
card and then
install it again.
Misc.
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 digital
camera to the
dealer for service.
English 166
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a
possible solution to the problem.
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
Power
No power. The battery
pack is dead.
Change or
recharge the
battery pack.
29, 32
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 digital
camera turns
off by itself.
The power
save function
is operating.
Turn on the
camera again. 34
Shooting
An image is
not captured
when the
shutter release
button is
pressed.
The power is
not turned on.
Turn on the
power.
33
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
Shooting
An image is
not captured
when the
shutter release
button is
pressed.
The memory is
full (the
accessing
indicator lights
red, the
displayed
number of
remaining
images that
can be
captured
becomes “0”
on the LCD
monitor).
Install a new
card.
32
Erase the
images that are
not necessary.
Save the
images to
separate
media, then
erase all the
images from
the card.
77, 140
The flash does
not operate.
The flash off
mode is
selected.
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
65
The shooting
mode is set to
a mode other
than the still
image shooting
mode.
Set the camera
to the still
image
shooting
mode.
42
The battery
pack is dead.
Change or
recharge the
battery pack.
29, 32
The lamp mode
is active.
Set to a
different mode.
51
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.
Change or
recharge the
battery pack.
29, 32
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Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
Shooting
The add voice
memo setting
turned off.
The voice
memo setting
automatically
turns off after a
voice memo is
recorded.
Set the add
voice memo
function to ON
again.
92
During video
clip shooting,
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.
64
A voice memo
cannot be
added.
The camera is
set to a mode
other than the
still image
shooting
mode.
Set the camera
to the still
image
shooting
mode.
42
There is noise
in the captured
image.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is too
high.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
84
The motion
alert icon is
shown on the
LCD display.
The shutter
speed is slow.
Stabilize the
camera with a
tripod or the
like.
44
Four images
were captured.
The camera is
set to the
sequential
shots shooting
mode.
Set the camera
to the still
image
shooting
mode.
42
LCD
monitor
When
capturing an
image, no
image is
displayed on
the LCD
monitor.
The LCD
monitor has
been disabled.
Change the
setting to
enable to LCD
monitor. 127
No playback
image
appears.
The main
switch is not
set to [ ].
Set the main
switch to
[].
68
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
Viewing
images
The image is
too dark.
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other
object.
Hold the digital
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
38
The subject
was too far
away.
Capture the
image in the
range of
operation of
the flash.
176
The subject
was lit from
behind.
Capture the
image using
the forced
flash mode.
65
Use the
exposure
correction
function.
94
There is not
enough light.
Adjust the ISO
sensitivity
setting.
84
The video clip
picture is
flickering.
The video clip
was filmed
under
fluorescent
lighting.
Set the flicker-
reduction
setting to on. 95
English 170
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
Viewing
images
The image is
too bright.
The forced
flash mode is
selected.
Select a
different flash
mode.
65
The subject
was too bright.
Use the
exposure
correction
function.
94
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is
incorrect.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
.
84
The image is
not in focus.
The subject is
too close to the
digital camera.
Select the
correct focus
setting for your
needs.
61, 88
The focus
setting is not
correct.
The digital
camera moved
when the
shutter was
released.
Hold the digital
camera
correctly and
slowly press
the shutter
release button
halfway to lock
the focus.
Then press the
shutter release
button all the
way to capture
the image.
38, 43
The focus is
not locked
properly.
The lens is
dirty.
Clean the lens.
21
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
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.
65
The white
balance setting
is incorrect.
Set the white
balance setting
correctly.
86
A part of the
image is
missing.
The handstrap
or a finger was
blocking the
lens opening.
Hold the digital
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
lens is not
obstructed.
38
“NO IMAGE”
or “NO AUDIO”
is shown.
There is no
recorded data
for the
selected
playback
mode.
Playback data
after capturing
images or
making audio
recordings.
No image
appears on the
LCD monitor.
The camera is
connected to a
computer or
TV.
No image
appears on the
LCD monitor
while the
camera is
connected to a
computer or
TV.
140, 154
During audio
playback, there
is no sound.
The volume
setting on the
digital camera
is too low.
Select the
volume icon
and adjust
the volume.
72
No voice
memo was
recorded with
the image.
Select the add
voice memo
setting, and
speak into the
microphone.
110
English 172
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
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.
154
The TV input is
not set
correctly.
Set the input
on the TV to
“VIDEO”.
The edge of
the image is
cut off.
This is a
characteristic
of the TV.
Not a
malfunction. 154
Image
editing
You cannot
add a voice
memo or rotate
an image.
The protect
mode is set.
Cancel the
protect mode.
75
The “CANNOT
RESIZE”
message
appears.
The resolution
is .
Resize is not
possible.
Select an
image with a
resolution of
or higher.
100
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
Misc.
The “NO
CARD”
message
appears.
No card is
inserted.
Insert a card.
32
The
“PROTECTED”
message
appears and
the data cannot
be erased.
Yo u have
attempted to
erase data that
is protected
from
accidental
erasure.
Set the protect
setting for the
data to OFF.
75
The audio
guide does not
sound.
The
operational
sounds
“MUTE” setting
is set to “ON”.
Set the
“MUTE” setting
to “OFF”. 118
The card
installed in the
camera
connected to a
computer
cannot be
read.
The PC
connection
setting is not
correct.
Change the
PC connection
setting.
140
The camera is
not functioning
as a PC
camera.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Camera
Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback)
Recording system Digital recording
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: QuickTime Movie (Photo-JPEG)
Audio: wav (monaural)
Data storage media SD Memory Card
Multi Media Card
Camera effective number
of pixels
Approx. 4,000,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.7-inch CCD
Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 4,230,000
pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter
Recording resolution
3,264 × 2,448 pixels : (still images only)
2,880 × 2,160 pixels : (still images only)
2,288 × 1,712 pixels : (still images and
sequential shots only)
1,600 × 1,400 pixels : (still images and
sequential shots only)
640 × 480 pixels : (still images and
sequential shots only)
640 × 480 pixels : (video clips only)
320 × 240 pixels : (video clips only)
160 × 120 pixels : (video clips only)
Video clip frame rate 30 fps, 15 fps
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SPECIFICATIONS
Data compression Very low compression: (still images and
sequential shots only)
Low compression:
Normal compression:
White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Lens
Prismatic
optical
2.8x
zoom
lens
f=5.7 mm to 16.0 mm (35 mm film
camera conversion f=37 mm to
104 mm)
Autofocus, 7 groups, 10 elements
Focus modes 5-point range autofocus, spot autofocus
Aperture Open F=2.8 (Wide) to 3.9 (Tele)
Smallest F=6.8 (Wide) to 9.4 (Tele)
Exposure control type Programmable AE
Exposure correction available from the Shooting
Setting Screen (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)
Light-measuring modes Multi-section measuring, center-weighted
measuring, spot measuring
Range 20 cm (7.87 in) (Wide)/30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele) to
infinity (normal photography), 2 cm (0.79 in)
(Wide)/30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele) to 50 cm
(19.69 in) (super macro photography)
Digital zoom For shooting:
1x to 4x (except resolution and
Video clip shooting mode )
For playback:
1x to 51x (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 )
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.)
Sequential shots shooting mode:
1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
Video clip shooting mode:
1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
English 176
Sensitivity Still image shooting mode/sequential shots
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 1,600
variation: when scene select function set to
lamp )
Video clip shooting mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 800)/
equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, and
ISO1,600 (switchable from Shooting Setting
Screen)
Viewfinder Optical direct image zoom viewfinder
LCD monitor 1.8-inch TFT color liquid crystal
Approx. 85,000 pixels
(Frame coverage: Approx. 100% when
dedicated AV connection cable is not
connected)
Flash working range 0.15 m to 2.5 m (0.49 to 8.20 ft.) (Wide)
0.3 m to 1.8 m (0.98 to 6.89 ft.) (Tele)
Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye
reduction
Focus TTL-type AF
Self-timer 2-second delay, 10-second delay (including
interval shooting)
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
Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L20) × 1
AC adaptor
(sold
separately)
Model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-J4EX, model
VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for U.K.] and
model VAR-G7U for the VPC-J4
Dimensions (not including
protuberances, depth at
narrowest dimension)
101 (W) × 46 (H) × 26 (D) mm
3.98" (W) × 1.81" (H) × 1.02" (D)
Weight Approx. 128 g (4.5 oz.) (without battery pack
and card)
177 English
SPECIFICATIONS
Digital camera connectors
Battery life
i Using the fully charged supplied battery pack and the supplied card
i Approximate time until battery pack runs out, based on test conditions at
room temperature (25°C [77°F]).
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), 6 k or less,
monaural
Video
output
1.0 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, sync
negative, composite video, NTSC
color TV system/PAL TV system
(switchable from the Option mode
Screen)
USB USB 2.0 (In full speed mode:
equivalent to 1.1)
PC camera: USB video class
DC IN (external DC
power input) terminal
DC 4.7 V (for exclusive use with separately sold
AC adaptor [model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-
J4EX, model VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for
U.K.] and model VAR-G7U for the VPC-J4])
Maximum recording time 140 Images: Conforms to the CIPA standard
Maximum playback time 200 Minutes:LCD monitor on, continuous play-
back
English 178
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time
The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time,
and the possible recording time for the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card and
for a commercially available 64MB/512MB SD Memory Card.
Shooting/
recording
mode
Resolu-
tion
setting
Compression
rate/ frame
rate setting
SD Memory Card
16MB 64MB 512MB
Still
image
mode
(no voice
memo)/
Sequential
shots
mode
5 images 23 images 190 images
8 images 35 images 284 images
7 images 30 images 244 images
10 images 45 images 363 images
7 images 32 images 258 images
11 images 47 images 385 images
16 images 70 images 568 images
22 images 94 images 762 images
33 images 143 images 1,150 images
113 images 484 images 3,900 images
150 images 645 images 5,200 images
179 English
SPECIFICATIONS
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
Resolu-
tion
setting
Compression
rate/ frame
rate setting
SD Memory Card
16MB 64MB 512MB
Video clip
mode
9 sec. 42 sec. 5 min. 44 sec.
19 sec. 1 min. 24 sec. 11 min. 24 sec.
22 sec. 1 min. 36 sec. 13 sec.
44 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 25 min. 37 sec.
42 sec. 3 min. 2 sec. 24 min. 29 sec.
1 min. 22 sec. 5 min. 54 sec. 47 min. 35 sec.
1 min. 16 sec. 5 min. 24 sec. 43 min. 49 sec.
2 min. 24 sec. 10 min. 19 sec. 1 hr. 23 min.
Sound
recording
mode
31 min. 23 sec. 2 hr. 14 min. 18 hr. 11 min.
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Supplied Battery Pack Charger
i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may
need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact
your local dealer for details.
Supplied Lithium-ion battery pack
Part number NC-SAC05
Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 8-12 VA, 0.09 A
Rated output DC 4.2V, 650 mA
Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-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 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions
45 (W) × 32.3 (H) × 85 (D) mm
1.77" (W) × 1.27" (H) × 3.35" (D)
Weight (without power cord)
Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz.)
Power cord
rated value
VPC-J4 AC 125 V, 7 A
VPC-J4EX AC 250 V, 2.5 A
Model number DB-L20
Voltage 3.7 V
Capacity 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)
Weight Approx. 19 g (0.7 oz.)
181 English
SPECIFICATIONS
Supplied SD Memory Card
Others
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer Inc.
Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trade-
marks of their respective owners.
Memory capacity 16 MB
Ambient
environment
Temperature
0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Humidity 20 to 85% (no condensation)
Dimensions
32.0 (L) × 24.0 (W) × 2.1 (H) mm
1.26"(L) × 0.94"(W) × 0.08"(H)
English 182
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 pur-
poses 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 digital 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 digital camera other
than those supplied with the digital camera or those specified by Sanyo
Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of reve-
nue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repair-
ing of a malfunction, of the digital camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
i Products are subject to change in design and specifications without notice
and without incurring any obligation.
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
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