Sanyo Camcorder VPC CA9EX User Guide
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Dual Camera  
VPC-CA9EX  
VPC-CA9  
VPC-CA9GX  
Important note  
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA9EX, VPC-CA9 and  
VPC-CA9GX.  
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.  
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.  
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.  
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.  
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FOR CANADIAN USERS  
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
FOR EU USERS  
The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU  
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.  
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality  
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.  
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries  
and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from  
your household waste.  
Note:  
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical  
symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a  
certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd:  
cadmium, Pb: lead  
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used  
electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.  
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/  
recycling centre.  
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!  
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH  
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany  
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.  
1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan  
FOR RUSSIAN USERS  
This product is certified by an official certification company  
which is authorized by the Russian Federation.  
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL  
For first-time users  
Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual,  
as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with  
your camera’s operation.  
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To use the various camera features  
Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in  
this manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on “OTHER  
DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS” in this manual. To connect to a  
computer, please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL”.  
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To use additional features  
To use a computer to edit the recorded data or to save data to a DVD,  
please read the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.  
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera  
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 143)  
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 150).  
Symbols used in this manual  
HINT  
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay  
attention to.  
CAUTION Points that require special attention.  
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Install the battery pack and card  
1
Insert the battery pack.  
Battery pack slot  
1 Press the latch  
Lever  
1 Push  
2 Open  
Bottom side  
2 Insert  
2
Insert the SD Memory Card.  
h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please  
purchase a commercially sold card.  
h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.  
Card slot  
1 Open  
2 Insert  
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Shooting  
kVideo clip recording  
[
] button  
ON/OFF button  
Monitor unit  
1
Open the monitor unit, and  
press the ON/OFF button  
for at least 1 second.  
h The camera turns on.  
h
If the screen to set the date  
and time appears, press  
the MENU button 2 times  
to cancel it.  
For how to set the date  
and time, see page 32.  
2
Record.  
To record a video clip:  
h Press the [  
begin recording a video  
clip.  
] button to  
h Press the [  
again to end the  
recording.  
] button  
[
] button  
To take a photo:  
h Press the [  
h A still image is captured.  
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HD-SHQ  
1031M  
00:55:58  
] button.  
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a  
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go  
i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in  
case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card  
flaw.  
Playback  
1
Press the REC/PLAY button.  
SET button  
REC/PLAY button  
h
The display changes to  
the Playback Screen.  
2
Select the image to play  
back.  
h Press the [G] or [H]  
button to move the  
orange frame to the  
image you wish to play  
back.  
h The image information for  
the framed image is  
shown at the bottom of  
the screen.  
Arrow buttons  
100-0006  
00:00:08  
10.2MB  
HD-SHQ  
OK  
Orange frame  
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Press the SET button.  
<Video clip playback>  
h Playback begins.  
<To return to the recording mode>  
h Press the REC/PLAY button.  
When you are finished using the camera...  
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.  
To continue to the next operation...  
Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.  
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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD  
(Windows Vista)  
Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your  
captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Xacti  
Software CD can be found on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.  
Install application program  
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2
Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive.  
h The installation window opens.  
Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO].  
h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown  
on the monitor to install the program.  
h When the window appears requesting to restart your computer, click  
the [Finish] button to reboot.  
3
Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s DVD drive.  
<About the Kodak online service>  
h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the  
website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No  
thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.  
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Copy data from your camera to the computer  
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the  
computer.  
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2
Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface  
cable to connect your camera to the computer.  
h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the  
computer’s USB connector.  
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
SET button  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
To USB connector  
on the computer  
USB CONNECTION  
To USB/AV terminal  
on the camera  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
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Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the computer  
USB CONNECTION  
connection mode appears.  
CARD READER  
MTP  
SCREEN CAPTURE  
PC CAMERA  
CANCEL  
OK  
4
5
Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.  
Copy data from your camera to a computer.  
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Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista  
users)  
Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For  
information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia  
Extreme. To access the TotalMedia Extreme Help file, click the [?] Help button  
on the TotalMedia Extreme start screen.  
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2
Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive.  
Double-click the [TotalMedia Extreme] icon on your desktop.  
h The TotalMedia Extreme application starts, and the startup page  
appears.  
[Create video] icon  
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Click the [Create video] icon.  
h The “Create DVD” window appears.  
[Video] button  
4
Click the [Video] button in the “Insert” field.  
h The screen to select the video clip file to write to a DVD appears.  
h Click the file you wish to write to a DVD.  
h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting  
files.  
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Click on the [Open] button.  
h The file(s) selected in step 4 and the DVD file capacity appear in the  
“Create DVD” window.  
[Design] tab  
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Click the [Design] tab.  
h The window appears to design the title menu for when the DVD is  
played back.  
h Select the desired design.  
[Preview/Produce] tab  
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8
Click the [Preview/Produce] tab.  
h A warning regarding the image quality of the preview image appears.  
Click the [OK] button.  
h The screen to begin burning to disk appears.  
[Burn] button  
9
Double-click the [Burn] button.  
h The “save project” confirmation window appears.  
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11  
Click the [Yes] button.  
h Enter a name for the project file.  
Click the [Save] button.  
h The “Burn disk” window appears.  
[OK] button  
12  
Click the [OK] button.  
h Burning begins.  
h Depending on your computer’s capacity, it may take some time to burn  
a large file.  
h When burning is completed, the DVD is ejected from the DVD drive.  
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13  
14  
Click the [OK] button.  
Click the [×] button to close the “Create DVD” window.  
h The TotalMedia Extreme top page appears.  
15  
Click the [×] button to close the startup page.  
h TotalMedia Extreme is exited.  
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CAUTION  
Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec  
appear?  
When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to  
confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The  
MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete  
the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.  
i Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to  
complete this procedure. Please confirm that your computer is connected  
to the Internet.  
1 When the window requesting confirmation to activate the MPEG-2  
Codec appears, click the [Yes] button.  
h The ArcSoft website appears.  
2 Click on [Special downloads].  
h The window appears for you to enter your email address, name, license  
ID, etc.  
h Enter the correct information.  
3 Click the [Submit] button.  
h Soon thereafter, the URL for the download to activate the MPEG-2  
Codec will be sent to the email address you entered in step 2.  
4 Click the download URL link.  
h The program will be downloaded to your computer.  
5 Double-click the icon for the downloaded program.  
h Follow the instructions to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.  
h DVD burning via the TotalMedia Extreme program is now enabled.  
h When the procedure above has been completed, continue to the  
procedure to burn to DVD.  
United States/Canada  
Tel: +1-510-979-5599  
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/support/  
E-mail Support: http://www.arcsoft.com/public/  
content_page.asp?pageID=83  
Hours: M-F from 9:00am - 5:00pm  
(Pacific Standard Time, excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)  
Language: English  
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Europe  
Tel: +353 (0) 61-702087  
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support  
Email Support: [email protected]  
Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT  
(excluding holidays observed by ArcSofts Affilitate)  
F from 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT  
(excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft’s Affilitate)  
(Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable)  
Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch  
China  
Tel: +86 (0) 571-88210575  
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/support  
E-Mail Support: [email protected]  
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm  
(Beijing local time) (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)  
Language: Chinese  
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How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view  
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your  
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to  
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital video feature.  
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Concerning your camera’s  
waterproof feature  
Important!  
This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8)  
waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that  
failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury  
that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully  
read and heed the following cautions.  
NOTE  
k Before using the camera  
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When closing the battery/card compartment cover,  
make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair,  
dust, etc. is caught in the seal.  
Make sure that the battery/card compartment cover is  
completely and securely closed to prevent water from  
getting inside the camera and damaging it.  
Please note that the camera accessories are not  
waterproof.  
k Cautions concerning use in water  
i
The waterproof properties of the camera apply to fresh  
water and saltwater only; they do not apply to cleaning  
substances, chemicals or water from spas, etc. In  
case of a splash, immediately wipe off any moisture.  
Do not immerse in water at a depth greater than 1.5 m  
(4.92 ft.).  
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Do not subject the camera to high-pressure water.  
Do not immerse in water for longer than 60 minutes.  
After 60 minutes of use in water, allow it to dry for at  
least 10 minutes.  
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Do not immerse in water that is warmer than 40  
(104 F).  
°C  
°
Do not open and close the battery/card compartment  
cover when the camera is wet or while it is immersed  
in water.  
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Do not open and close the battery/card compartment cover with wet hands.  
Do not open the battery/card compartment cover on the beach or at the  
poolside.  
Do not jolt the camera while it is immersed in water. Doing so may cause the  
battery/card compartment cover to open.  
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k Storing and maintaining your camera  
i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been  
immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to  
it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of  
the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s  
waterproof capability.  
i After the camera has been used in water, use fresh  
water to wash it. Never use soap or detergent to  
clean the camera, as doing so will cause deterioration  
of the camera’s waterproof capability.  
i After washing the camera, take care to completely  
drain it, and use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops of  
water adhering to it (page 67).  
i Do not leave the camera in an environment colder than  
0 °C (32°F) or warmer than 40 °C (104°F), as doing so  
may cause deterioration of the camera’s waterproof  
capability.  
i Waterproof seals are used in this camera. It is  
recommended that the waterproof seals be replaced  
every year with new ones. For replacing the seals,  
please consult your dealer.  
* Please note that there is a fee for replacing the  
waterproof seal.  
k Other cautions  
i Do not subject the camera to severe jolts, as doing so may deform the  
battery/card compartment cover or camera body, thus compromising its  
waterproof capability. If the camera has been subjected to a strong jolt,  
please consult with your dealer.  
HINT  
What is “JIS IPX8” (formerly “JIS protection grade 8”)?  
i “JIS IPX8” specifies that a device is protected against the effects of  
continuous immersion in water.  
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CONTENTS  
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6  
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11  
How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13  
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 15  
What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 15  
SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................................................... 16  
Waterproof capability .................................................................... 16  
Movable monitor for any shooting angle ....................................... 17  
Capture still shots while recording a video clip ............................. 18  
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images ....... 19  
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 20  
„ SETUP  
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 21  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 23  
Recharging the battery pack ......................................................... 24  
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ................................ 25  
Install the battery pack .................................................................. 25  
Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-A2U/A2EX) ....... 26  
Install the card .............................................................................. 28  
About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 29  
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 30  
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 30  
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is  
active ........................................................................................ 30  
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 31  
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 32  
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND  
PLAYBACK MODE .......................................................................... 35  
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 36  
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 36  
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 37  
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 41  
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 45  
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„ SIMPLE  
SHOOTING  
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................53  
For best results ..............................................................................53  
Using the autofocus .......................................................................54  
Select the recording size ...............................................................56  
Select the focus setting .................................................................57  
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................58  
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................59  
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................60  
Using the flash ...............................................................................62  
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........64  
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................66  
AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER ..........................................67  
PLAYBACK  
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................69  
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............71  
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................72  
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................73  
DELETING FILES .................................................................................74  
Delete single/delete all ..................................................................74  
Delete selected ..............................................................................75  
PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................77  
Multi-image display ........................................................................77  
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................78  
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................79  
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CONTENTS  
„ NORMAL  
SHOOTING  
RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 80  
Video setting ................................................................................. 80  
Still image setting .......................................................................... 83  
Scene select setting ...................................................................... 84  
Filter setting .................................................................................. 84  
Self-timer setting ........................................................................... 85  
RECORDING MENU 2 ......................................................................... 86  
Video stabilizer setting .................................................................. 86  
Focus range setting ...................................................................... 87  
Focus mode setting ...................................................................... 88  
Light-measuring mode setting ...................................................... 88  
ISO sensitivity setting ................................................................... 89  
RECORDING MENU 3 ......................................................................... 90  
White balance setting ................................................................... 90  
Exposure setting ........................................................................... 91  
Face chaser setting ...................................................................... 92  
High sensitivity mode setting ........................................................ 93  
Exposure compensation ............................................................... 94  
PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK MENU 1 ........................................................................... 96  
Slideshow settings ........................................................................ 96  
File protect setting ........................................................................ 97  
Resize ........................................................................................... 99  
Rotate ........................................................................................... 99  
PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 100  
Correcting the image .................................................................. 100  
Editing video clips ....................................................................... 101  
Printing instructions .................................................................... 112  
FILE INFO DISPLAY .......................................................................... 115  
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„ OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................116  
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................117  
Setting up the shortcuts ...............................................................123  
TV output setting .........................................................................125  
File No. continued setting ............................................................129  
Formatting (initializing) ................................................................131  
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................132  
Checking the remaining number of images and  
video recording time ................................................................132  
For audio recordings ...................................................................133  
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............134  
„ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................136  
Connecting to a standard video input terminal ............................137  
Connect to the 480p/720p terminal .............................................138  
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..................................................................139  
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
PRINTING ...........................................................................................140  
Print preparations ........................................................................140  
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CONTENTS  
„ APPENDICES  
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 143  
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 150  
Camera ....................................................................................... 150  
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 158  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 160  
Camera ....................................................................................... 160  
Camera connectors .................................................................... 164  
Battery life ................................................................................... 164  
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 165  
Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 166  
Supplied battery pack charger .................................................... 167  
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 167  
Others ......................................................................................... 168  
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first  
take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and  
ready to go ............................................................................. 169  
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 170  
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION  
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From  
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various  
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the  
following table.  
Shooting/recording  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Log the date and time For more accurate  
Getting started  
shooting/recording  
of your photos  
focus  
• “How to use the manual  
•
“VIDEO CLIP  
•
“DATE AND TIME  
RECORDING” on  
page 59  
“SHOOTING SINGLE  
SHOTS” on page 60  
“Sequential shots” on  
page 83  
SETTING” on page 32  
focus” (manual focus) on  
page 87  
Zoom in on the  
subject  
“MACRO-  
PHOTOGRAPHY  
(ZOOM)” on page 66  
•
•
•
Set the focus to a  
narrow range  
“Focus mode setting” on  
page 88  
•
•
“Audio recording” on  
page 80  
Close-up  
photography  
Reduce noise when  
recording  
•
“Focus range” (super  
macro mode) on  
•
“NOISE REDUCTION  
setting” on page 120  
pages 42 and 48  
“Select the focus setting”  
(super macro mode) on  
page 57  
•
Optimize the photo  
quality  
“Select the recording  
size” on pages 42 and  
56.  
Set the camera’s color/contrast  
characteristics  
•
•
“Image quality setting” on page 120  
•
•
“Video setting” on  
pages 46 and 80  
“Still image setting” on  
pages 46 and 83  
Capture fast-moving subjects  
“Scene select” (sports mode) on page 46  
Suppress camera shake effect  
“Video stabilizer setting” on pages 48 and 86  
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION  
Shooting/recording  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Shoot in dark conditions  
•
•
•
“Exposure compensation” on page 94  
“Using the flash” on pages 42, 46 and 62  
“Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 46  
and 84  
Increase the camera’s sensitivity  
•
•
“ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 48 and 89  
“High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 50 and 93  
Photographing people  
•
•
“Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 46 and 84  
“Filter setting” (cosmetic filter) on pages 46 and 84  
Sharp face shots  
•
“Face chaser setting” on pages 50 and 92  
Simplified operation for shooting/playback  
•
“SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE” on page 35  
Photographing landscapes  
•
“Scene select” (landscape mode) on page 46  
Take a self-photo  
•
“Self-timer setting” on pages 46 and 85  
Make images lighter  
Measure the  
brightness of a  
specific area  
or darker  
•
“Exposure compensation”  
on page 94  
•
“Light-measuring mode  
setting” on pages 48 and  
88  
•
“High sensitivity mode  
setting” pages 50 and 93  
Adjust the camera’s  
sensitivity  
•
“ISO sensitivity setting”  
pages 48 and 89  
For a more precise  
exposure setting  
•
“Exposure setting”  
(manual exposure control)  
on pages 50 and 91  
Change the color of  
the images  
Make white appear  
natural  
•
“Filter setting”  
•
“White balance setting” on  
pages 50 and 90  
(monochrome filter/sepia  
filter) on pages 46 and 84  
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Playback  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Getting started  
viewing images  
Adjust the speaker  
volume  
Change the angle of  
view  
•
“PLAYING BACK VIDEO  
CLIPS AND STILL  
•
“PLAYBACK VOLUME”  
pages 44 and 73  
•
“Rotate” on pages 51 and  
99  
IMAGES” on page 69  
Search for image/  
audio files  
Reduce the photo  
size  
•
“Multi-image display” on  
page 77  
•
“Resize” on pages 51  
and 99  
•
“Selecting the playback  
folder” on pages 52 and  
78  
Magnify an image  
•
“Magnifying (zooming in)  
the image” on page 79  
•
“Audio playback” on  
page 82  
Adjust the speaker volume  
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on pages 44 and 73  
•
Continuous playback  
“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 44, 72 and 96  
•
Adjust the monitor brightness  
“BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 120  
•
Playback on a TV  
“PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 139  
Set the TV system  
“TV output setting” on pages 120 and 125  
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION  
File managing/processing  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Search for image/audio files  
•
•
“Multi-image display” on page 77  
“Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 78  
Delete files  
Protect files from accidental erasure  
“File protect setting” on pages 51 and 97  
Format a card  
“Formatting (initializing)” on pages 122 and 131  
•
“DELETING FILES” on  
pages 44 and 74  
•
•
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips  
“Editing video clips” on pages 52 and 101  
•
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint  
“Printing instructions” on pages 52 and 112  
•
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were  
recorded  
•
“FILE INFO DISPLAY” on page 115  
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Using with a computer  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Use the camera as a card reader  
•
“SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
•
“USING AS A CARD READER” on page 11 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your  
camera  
•
"The software" on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Copy data from your  
camera to a computer  
"Copy data from your  
camera to the computer"  
on page ix  
Using with Windows Vista  
•
“SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in  
the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
•
•
"Operating environment"  
on page 6 in the Xacti  
Software CD  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
“SETTING THE  
•
CONNECTION MODE”  
on page 9 in the Xacti  
Software CD  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Playback  
•
“About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 8 in the Xacti Software CD  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Using as a webcam  
•
“USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 14 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
Record an image of the computer screen  
•
"INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE" on page 15 in the Xacti Software CD  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
•
"SCREEN CAPTURE" on page 16 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED  
ACCESSORIES  
i Handstrap and soft case  
(pages 13 and 14): 1 set  
i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM)  
(page 4 in the Xacti Software  
CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL):  
1
i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23  
and 25): 1  
i Lithium-ion battery pack  
charger (page 23): 1  
i
Dedicated USB interface cable  
(page 140, page 9 in the Xacti  
Software CD INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL): 1  
i Dedicated AV interface cable  
(page 136): 1  
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i QUICK GUIDE  
i SAFETY MANUAL  
(safety precautions booklet)  
Please read this booklet  
carefully before using the  
camera.  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
How to use the accessories  
k Handstrap  
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k Soft case  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
Media cards that can be used with this camera  
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:  
i SD Memory Card  
i SDHC Memory Card  
What “card” means in this manual  
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be  
used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
Your dual camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still  
photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image  
while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording.  
Waterproof capability  
The camera is equipped to safely be used in water at a temperature of less  
than 40 °C (104°F), at a depth of less than 1.5 m (59 in.), for up to  
approximately 60 minutes. You can enjoy taking pictures at the beach or by  
the pool.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
Movable monitor for any shooting angle  
The movable monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to  
get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of  
yourself.  
If you swivel the  
monitor unit to its  
farthest position, the  
image on the monitor  
will be inverted.  
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Capture still shots while recording a video clip  
(page 64)  
Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to  
keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo  
without interrupting the video clip recording.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your  
captured images (page 20)  
Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect  
the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the  
software in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your  
original DVDs and CDs.  
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SYSTEM MAP  
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.  
Internet  
Computer  
Dedicated USB  
interface cable  
Printer  
Dedicated AV  
interface cable  
TV  
DC adaptor  
(Optional)  
AC adaptor  
(Optional)  
i Card reader  
i DPOF-compatible  
printer  
Commercially available  
SD Memory Card  
i Photo shop  
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SETUP  
SETUP  
PARTS NAMES  
Front  
Flash  
Stereo microphone  
Lens  
Speaker  
REC/PLAY button  
Monitor unit  
To open  
ON/OFF button  
Strap holder  
There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will  
not affect its waterproof properties.  
Concerning the drainage holes, see page 67.  
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Rear  
[
] button  
[
] button  
MENU button  
[T/]] button  
[H] button  
[G] button  
[W/P] button  
SET button  
Multi-indicator  
Battery/card  
compartment  
cover  
Monitor  
i When the camera is set to the  
HD mode, black bars appear  
along the top and bottom borders  
of the monitor, and the screen  
display changes to the 16:9  
aspect ratio. In the Instruction  
Manual, however, these black  
bars are not shown in the  
Tripod stand hole  
illustration of the screen.  
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.  
1
2
3
Insert the battery pack in the  
battery charger.  
h Insert it in the direction  
indicated by the [o] mark  
on the battery pack.  
CHARGE indicator  
[o] mark  
Battery pack  
Socket  
To power outlet  
Connect the supplied power  
cord to the socket on the  
battery pack charger.  
h Insert the connector straight  
and securely.  
Power cord  
Plug the power plug into a  
power outlet (AC 100 V to  
240 V).  
CHARGE indicator  
h Charging begins.  
h During charging, the  
CHARGE indicator is lit red.  
h The charging time is approx.  
90 minutes.  
4
When the CHARGE indicator  
turns off, unplug the power  
cord from the power outlet,  
and remove the battery pack  
from the charger.  
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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 134).  
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 During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is  
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.  
i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during recharging be  
between about 0 °C and 40 °C (32°F and 104°F). Due to the  
characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32°F), it  
may not be possible to sufficiently recharge it.  
i When the battery pack temperature is high, it may take longer to 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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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK  
AND CARD  
Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct.  
Install the battery pack  
1
Open the battery/card compartment  
cover.  
Lever  
h While gently pressing the lever,  
open the battery/card compartment  
cover.  
1 Push  
2 Open  
2
Insert the battery pack.  
h Press the latch, insert the battery  
pack, and firmly push it all the way  
in.  
Battery pack slot  
1 Press the latch  
Bottom side  
2 Insert  
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<To remove the battery pack...>  
h Press the latch securing the battery  
pack, and remove the battery pack.  
1 Press the latch  
2 Pull out  
3
Close the battery/card compartment  
cover.  
Press the PUSH LOCK part  
to securely close the cover.  
h Press the PUSH LOCK part to  
close the cover securely.  
h At the time of purchase the battery  
pack is not charged. Be sure to fully  
charge the battery pack (page 23).  
Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately:  
VAR-A2U/A2EX)  
1 Insert  
2 Connect the  
AC adaptor  
To power outlet  
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD  
CAUTION  
Close the battery/card compartment cover securely  
i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed  
completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the  
battery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such as  
sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the seal.  
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been  
in continuous use for a long time  
i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a  
long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the charge  
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery  
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to  
charge it.  
Does the battery pack appear swollen?  
i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when  
stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety  
hazard.  
HINT  
About the internal backup battery  
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time  
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully  
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about  
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the  
camera settings for about 7 days.  
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack  
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it  
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the  
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the  
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may  
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the  
camera settings are correct.  
To prolong the life of the battery pack  
i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life  
of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.  
h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other  
high-temperature environments.  
h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.  
After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially  
discharge it before recharging it again.  
h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the  
partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.  
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Install the card  
The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera  
(page 131).  
1
2
Open the battery/card  
compartment cover.  
Card slot  
Insert the card.  
h Firmly insert the card until it  
clicks into place.  
1 Open  
2 Insert  
3
Close the battery/card compartment cover.  
<When removing the card...>  
1 Open  
h To remove the card, press it  
2 Push  
down, and then release. The  
card will protrude slightly, and  
you can then pull it out.  
3 Pull out  
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card  
i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so,  
you risk losing the data stored in the card.  
HINT  
Shooting without a card installed  
i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the  
card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back  
from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no  
card installed, the internal memory icon  
is shown on the monitor to let  
you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s  
internal memory.  
About the temperature alert icon \  
During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera  
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \will appear as  
described below.  
k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature  
rises during use  
h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the  
camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \icon lights on the monitor. It  
is still possible to record and play back even when the \icon is lit;  
however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and  
turn the camera off.  
h If the temperature rises further, the \ icon will start to flash, and the  
camera will turn off automatically.  
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or  
as long as the \icon remains flashing). Please wait until the  
temperature has dropped before resuming use.  
h During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time  
starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows  
0 seconds, recording stops.  
h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while  
the \icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the  
temperature has dropped (or as long as the \icon remains flashing).  
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF  
Turning on the camera  
1
Open the monitor unit, and press the  
ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.  
h If you press the REC/PLAY button for  
at least 1 second, the camera turns  
on in the playback mode.  
Monitor unit  
h If you press the ON/OFF button once,  
the camera will switch to the power  
save mode.  
ON/OFF button  
Turning on the camera when the power save  
(sleep) function is active  
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will  
automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during  
shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset  
setting).  
i When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any  
of the following methods:  
h Press the ON/OFF button.  
h Press the [  
] or [  
] button.  
h Open the monitor unit.  
h Press the SET button.  
i The camera will switch to the standby mode after the power save function  
has been active for about 1 hour, or when you close the monitor unit.  
i The power save mode will not be activated while you are recording.  
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is  
activated (page 122).  
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the  
dedicated USB interface cable, the power save function is disabled, and  
the camera turns off after about 12 hours.  
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF  
Turning off the camera  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.  
h The camera turns off.  
h To turn off the camera while it is in the recording mode or power save  
mode, press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.  
HINT  
To immediately activate the power save function  
i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.  
About the standby mode  
i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the  
camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.  
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately  
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.  
CAUTION  
If the K icon appears...  
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded  
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 32),  
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this  
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”  
screen appears. To have the date and time recorded with the images,  
please complete this setting before capturing images.  
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DATE AND TIME SETTING  
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is  
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before  
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.  
* To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34.  
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2009  
1
Turn on the camera (page 30), and  
press the SET button.  
SET button  
h The Clock Set Screen appears.  
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.  
MENU button  
h To display the Recording or  
Playback Screen, press the  
MENU button 2 times.  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
2009/02/01  
00:00  
TIME  
DISP  
Y / M / D  
SET  
OK  
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DATE AND TIME SETTING  
2
Set the date.  
1 Select “DATE”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Screen  
appears.  
DATE  
2009/12/24  
3 Set the date to “2009/12/24”.  
h The date is set in the  
following order: Set the year  
→ Set the month → Set the  
day.  
OK  
h Press the [G] or [H] button to  
select year, month or day.  
Press the [T/]] or [W/P]  
button to increase or decrease  
the number.  
4 Press the SET button.  
3
Set the clock.  
1 Select “TIME”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Time Screen  
appears.  
TIME  
19:30  
3 Set the time to “19:30”.  
h The time is set in the  
following order: Set the hour  
→ Set the minute.  
OK  
h A 24-hour clock is used for  
the time display.  
4 Press the SET button.  
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Set the order in which the date is  
displayed during playback.  
1 Select “DISP”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Format Screen  
appears.  
DISP  
Y / M / D  
3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P]  
button.  
OK  
h Press the [T/]] button to  
change the displayed date  
order as follows:  
Y / M / D → M / D / Y → D / M / Y  
Press the [W/P] button to change it in the reverse order.  
4 Press the SET button.  
5
Press the MENU button.  
h The date and time setting is completed.  
h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.  
HINT  
About the settings backup  
i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an  
internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a  
small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about  
7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still  
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of  
any type (follow step 1).  
To correct the date and time settings  
1 Turn on the camera.  
2 Display the Option Menu [E1] (page 116).  
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.  
h The screen to set the date and time appears.  
h The current date and time settings are shown.  
4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.  
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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING  
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE  
Switch between the recording mode (for shooting) and the playback mode (for  
viewing your recorded images).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
Press the REC/PLAY  
button.  
h The mode changes.  
h The mode changes each  
time the REC/PLAY button  
is pressed.  
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<Example of the recording  
mode>  
100-0006  
10.2MB  
00:00:08  
HD-SHQ  
OK  
<Example of the playback  
mode>  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used  
and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables  
full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for  
your purposes.  
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL  
modes  
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
h The previous mode is active.  
Press the MENU button.  
h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.  
Select the operating mode icon,  
and press the SET button.  
h Switch from the SIMPLE mode  
to the NORMAL mode, or from  
the NORMAL mode to the  
SIMPLE mode.  
Switch to detailed  
h Press the MENU button to  
cancel the Menu Screen.  
normal menu  
S
N
EXIT  
OK  
Operating mode icon  
<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>  
1
2
3
Press SET button  
to switch to  
1
2
3
simple Menu  
EXIT  
OK  
S
N
Operating mode icon  
<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode  
Menu Screen  
1
2
3
Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 35).  
Select the desired operating mode (page 36).  
If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.  
h The Menu Screen appears.  
h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.  
MENU button  
Switch to detailed  
normal menu  
S
N
EXIT  
OK  
<Example: SIMPLE Mode  
Recording Menu>  
1
2
3
Press SET button  
to switch to  
1
2
3
simple Menu  
EXIT  
OK  
S
N
<Example: NORMAL Mode  
Recording Menu>  
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Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu  
4
Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to  
change, and press the SET button.  
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.  
Select an item to change  
Description of  
Press  
selected item  
Select video  
and photo size  
S
N
EXIT  
OK  
Press  
Press  
To keep in HDTV size  
9
2
HD  
HDTV size  
9M [4:3]  
EXIT  
OK  
<Setting Screen>  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu  
4
Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select a tab.  
h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.  
Tab  
Press  
RECORDING MENU1  
1
2
3
VIDEO  
HD-SHQ  
PHOTO  
-
9
M
S
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
1
2
3
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT  
OK  
S
N
Press  
5
Press the [H] button.  
RECORDING MENU1  
VIDEO  
Press  
1
2
3
HD-SHQ  
PHOTO  
-
9
M
S
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
1
2
3
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT  
OK  
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Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to  
change, and press the SET button.  
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.  
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.  
Select an item  
to change  
Press  
RECORDING MENU1  
1
VIDEO  
HD-SHQ  
2
PHOTO  
-
9
M
S
3
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
1
2
3
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT  
OK  
Press  
Press  
Applicable mode  
PHOTO  
4000x3000  
12 H  
M
-
3456x2592  
9
9M  
S
-
3456x2592  
6M.7  
M
3456x1944 [16:9]  
1600x1200  
2
M
0.9M 1280x720 [16:9]  
OK  
<Setting Screen>  
HINT  
About the applicable mode indicator  
i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is  
effective.  
: This setting is effective during still image shooting.  
: This setting is effective during video clip recording.  
: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip  
recording.  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen  
SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu  
Select video  
and photo size  
1
2
3
4
S
N
5
EXIT  
OK  
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1 Recording size (page 56)  
h Select the video clip size to  
record, and the still image size  
to shoot.  
3 Flash (page 62)  
h Specify how the flash will  
operate.  
9: The camera detects the  
subject brightness and  
uses the flash only when  
necessary.  
:: The flash operates with  
every image captured  
regardless of the  
w: The video clip size will  
be 1280 × 720 pixels,  
and the still image size  
will be 3456 × 2592  
pixels.  
i: The video clip size will  
be 640 × 480 pixels,  
conditions.  
;: The flash does not operate  
and the still image size  
will be 1600 × 1200  
pixels.  
even in dark situations.  
4
(page 36)  
h Set to the NORMAL mode.  
S
N
2 Focus range (page 57)  
h Select the focus range that  
corresponds to the distance to  
the subject.  
5 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 134)  
7: The camera automatically  
focuses on the subject  
within a range of 50 cm  
(19.69 in.) to infinity  
(normal).  
8: The camera focuses on a  
subject within a range of  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm  
(31.50 in.) (super macro).  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu  
1
2
3
Start slideshow  
5
OK  
4
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1 Slideshow (page 72)  
h Specify the slideshow settings  
and play the slideshow.  
3 Delete (page 74)  
h Delete files.  
4
(page 36)  
h Set to the NORMAL mode.  
S
N
2 Playback volume (page 73)  
h Adjust the volume for video  
clip and audio file playback.  
5 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 134)  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen  
NORMAL Mode Recording Menu  
<Tab 1>  
RECORDING MENU1  
1
1
VIDEO  
HD-SHQ  
2
2
PHOTO  
-
9
M
S
3
3
4
5
6
7
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
1
2
3
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT  
OK  
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1 Video clip settings (page 80)  
<HD mode>  
3 Scene select (page 84)  
=: Full auto setting  
a: Sports mode  
&: Record at 1280 × 720  
pixels, 30 fps (30p).  
>: Portrait mode  
<SD mode>  
+: Landscape mode  
/: Night view portrait mode  
k: Snow & beach mode  
[: Underwater mode  
+: Fireworks mode  
Q: Lamp mode  
(: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,  
60 fps (60p).  
): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,  
30 fps (30p).  
<: Make an audio recording.  
2 Still image settings (page 83)  
I: Image size is 4000 × 3000  
pixels.  
4 Filter (page 84)  
&: No filter  
J: Image size is 3456 × 2592  
%: Cosmetic filter  
W: Monochrome filter  
,: Sepia filter  
pixels (low compression).  
K: Image size is 3456 × 2592  
pixels (normal  
5 Flash  
compression).  
k: The camera will detect the  
subject brightness and use  
the flash only when  
necessary.  
m: The flash will operate with  
every image captured  
regardless of the  
Q: Image size is 3456 × 1944  
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).  
G: Image size is 1600 × 1200  
pixels.  
,: Image size is 1280 × 720  
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).  
[: Image size is 640 × 480  
pixels.  
conditions.  
l: The flash will not operate  
v: 3456 × 2592-pixel  
even in dark situations.  
sequential shots.  
6 Self-timer (page 85)  
t: 1600 × 1200-pixel  
N: Self-timer is off.  
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds  
sequential shots.  
after the [  
] or [  
]
button is pressed.  
x: Shooting begins  
10 seconds after the [  
]
or [  
] button is pressed.  
7 Remaining battery power  
(page 134)  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
<Tab 2>  
1
RECORDING MENU2  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
FOCUS  
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
FOCUS MODE  
EXP MEASURE  
ISO  
1
2
3
6
EXIT  
OK  
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1 Video stabilizer (page 86)  
h Compensate for camera shake  
during video clip recording.  
\: Record with image  
stabilizer on.  
5 ISO sensitivity (page 89)  
=: Sensitivity is set  
automatically  
*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50  
u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100  
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200  
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400  
6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800  
-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600  
]: Record without image  
stabilizer.  
2 Focus range (page 87)  
h Select the focus range that  
corresponds to the distance to  
the subject.  
* The indicated ISO value is the  
standard output sensitivity.  
*: The camera automatically  
focuses on the subject  
within a range of 50 cm  
(19.69 in.) to infinity  
(normal).  
6 Remaining battery power  
(page 134)  
-: Set the focus distance  
manually (manual).  
+: The camera focuses on the  
subject within a range of  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm  
(31.50 in.) (super macro).  
3 Focus mode (page 88)  
B: 9-point range finder focus  
C: Spot focus  
4 Light-measuring mode  
(page 88)  
X: Multi-section light  
measuring  
W: Center-weighted light  
measuring  
Y: Spot light-measuring  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
<Tab 3>  
1
2
RECORDING MENU3  
WHITE BALANCE  
EXPOSURE  
1
2
3
4
5
P
3
FACE CHASER  
HIGH SENSITIVITY  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
1
2
3
6
EXIT  
OK  
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1 White balance (page 90)  
4 High sensitivity mode  
(page 93)  
>: White balance is  
automatically adjusted  
depending on the ambient  
lighting (auto).  
r: For shooting in sunny  
conditions (fair)  
o: For shooting in overcast  
1: Increased sensitivity  
2: Normal sensitivity  
5 Digital zoom  
Q: Enable the digital zoom.  
B: Disable the digital zoom.  
6 Remaining battery power  
conditions (cloudy)  
indication (page 134)  
p: For shooting under  
fluorescent lighting  
(fluorescent)  
q: For shooting under  
incandescent lighting  
(incandescent)  
^: For setting the most  
accurate white balance  
(one push)  
2 Exposure (page 91)  
@: The exposure is set  
automatically.  
T: Set the shutter speed  
manually.  
g: Set the aperture manually.  
H: Set the aperture and  
shutter speed manually.  
3 Face chaser (page 92)  
-: Enable face chaser.  
.: Disable face chaser.  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
NORMAL Mode Playback Menu  
<Tab 1>  
PLAYBACK MENU1  
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SLIDESHOW  
PLAY VOLUME  
PROTECT  
1
DELETE  
2
ROTATE  
3
RESIZE  
EXIT  
OK  
1 Slideshow (page 96)  
h Specify the slideshow settings  
4 Delete (page 74)  
h Delete files.  
and play the slideshow.  
5 Rotate (page 99)  
2 Playback volume (page 73)  
h Adjust the volume for video  
clip and audio files playback.  
h Rotate a still image.  
6 Resize (page 99)  
h Reduce the resolution of a still  
image.  
3 Protect (page 97)  
h File protect setting (delete  
prohibited)  
7 Remaining battery power  
(page 134)  
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<Tab 2>  
PLAYBACK MENU2  
EDIT PHOTO  
1
1
2
3
4
5
2
EDIT VIDEO  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
1
2
3
SELECT FOLDER  
COPY  
6
EXIT  
OK  
1 Edit photo (page 100)  
h Repair the “red-eye” caused  
by the flash, reduce the blur  
from camera shake, or  
enhance the contrast (still  
images only).  
4 Select folder (page 78)  
h Select a folder to play back.  
5 Copy  
h Copy files from the card to the  
internal memory, or vice versa.  
6 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 134)  
2 Video clip edit (page 101)  
h Edit video clips.  
3 Printing instructions  
(page 112)  
h Specify the printing  
instructions (DPOF settings).  
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SIMPLE  
SHOOTING  
SIMPLE/SHOOTING  
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
For best results  
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and  
making sure the camera is stable.  
Correct hold  
Incorrect hold  
<Holding the camera>  
A finger is blocking the  
lens or flash.  
Example 1:  
Grip the camera by wrapping  
the fingers of the right hand,  
from the little finger to the  
middle finger, around the  
camera, and hook the index  
finger above the lens.  
Example 2:  
Grip the camera by wrapping  
the fingers of the right hand,  
from the little finger to the index  
finger, around the camera.  
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the  
handstrap.  
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Using the autofocus  
The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain  
conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the  
autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture  
images (page 57).  
k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus  
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus  
function may not work.  
i Subjects with low contrast, very  
bright subjects at the center of the  
image or dark subjects or locations  
Use the focus-lock function to lock the  
focus on an object with contrast at the  
same distance as the desired subject.  
i Subjects without vertical lines  
Use the focus-lock function to lock the  
focus while framing the subject  
vertically, then re-orient the camera to  
compose a horizontally framed image.  
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus  
function may work, but not as desired.  
i When both near and far objects are  
present  
Use the focus-lock function to lock the  
focus on an object at the same distance  
as the desired subject, then reposition  
the camera to compose the picture.  
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.  
HINT  
i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (page 99).  
i When the [  
] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may  
waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a  
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images  
in any way.  
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.  
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Select the recording size  
The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will  
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct  
for the intended purpose.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the  
recording size setting, and press the SET button.  
To keep in HDTV size  
9
2
HD  
HDTV size  
9M [4:3]  
EXIT  
OK  
w: The video clip size will be 1280 × 720 pixels, and the still image size  
will be 3456 × 2592 pixels.  
i: The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size  
will be 1600 × 1200 pixels.  
2
Select the desired video clip recording size, and press the SET  
button.  
h This completes the recording size setting.  
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
Select the focus setting  
Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera  
and the subject.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the  
focus setting, and press the SET button.  
All ranges  
Automatic focus  
(people, landscape, etc.)  
EXIT  
OK  
7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of  
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).  
8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to  
80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro).  
2
Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the focus range setting.  
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Hints for taking pictures  
Muting the operation sounds  
i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be  
muted (page 118).  
Where are the image and audio files saved?  
i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the  
camera or in the camera’s internal memory.  
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...  
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to  
the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may  
appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you  
avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.  
While the image files are being recorded...  
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to  
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.  
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.  
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the  
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next  
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.  
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING  
1
Turn on the camera  
(page 30), and set it to the  
recording mode (page 35).  
[
] button  
2
Press the [  
h Recording begins.  
] button.  
h It is not necessary to  
keep the [  
] button  
pressed while recording.  
h When the remaining  
recording time available  
for the currently recording  
clip becomes little, a  
countdown of the  
remaining recording time  
appears on the display.  
3
End the recording.  
h Press the [  
] button  
again to stop recording.  
Recording time  
REC 00:00:09  
5
Available recording time  
remaining  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
Capture a still image (single-shot).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 30),  
and set it to the recording  
mode (page 35).  
[
] button  
Press the [  
1 Press the [  
halfway.  
] button.  
] button  
h The autofocus operates,  
and the image is focused  
(focus lock).  
2 Continue to gently press  
the [  
way.  
] button all the  
h The shutter releases and  
the image is captured.  
h You can view the captured  
image on the monitor by  
keeping the [  
depressed when you  
capture the image.  
] button  
-
9
M
S
1
2
Target mark  
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HINT  
Adjusting the monitor brightness  
i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen  
for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 120) by pressing the  
MENU button for at least 1 second.  
What is the camera focusing on?  
i A target mark & on the monitor  
shows the area the camera is  
focusing on.  
Target mark  
i The camera automatically  
determines the correct focus by  
measuring from 9 different focus  
points within the shooting area. If the  
target mark is at a position that is  
different from the point you wish to  
focus on, you can refocus, for  
example, by changing the shooting  
angle.  
F3.5  
1/30  
Camera shake icon  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
i The large target mark appears when  
the camera focuses on a wide area  
in the center of the screen.  
The focus and exposure can be  
locked (NORMAL mode)  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 123), you can  
set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When the exposure  
setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the autofocus  
setting is fixed, the picon appears on the monitor.  
i When the focus range (page 57) setting is changed, the focus lock is  
released.  
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (NORMAL mode)  
i In the NORMAL mode, the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown  
on the Recording Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.  
If the camera shake icon > appears... (NORMAL mode)  
i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility  
that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the  
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to  
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to  
automatic (page 62).  
i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +  
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.  
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Using the flash  
The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also  
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The  
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the  
flash setting, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the flash operation appears.  
Auto  
Flash automatically  
EXIT  
OK  
9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only  
when necessary.  
:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the  
conditions.  
;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.  
2
3
Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the flash operation setting.  
Press the [  
] button to take the picture.  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
CAUTION  
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting  
i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the  
flash unit when shooting.  
HINT  
i The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images.  
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and  
123), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen  
(NORMAL mode).  
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE  
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP  
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.  
1
Turn on the camera  
(page 30), and set it to the  
recording mode (page 35).  
[
[
] button  
] button  
2
3
Press the [  
] button.  
When you see a scene  
you’d like to capture as a  
still image. press the  
[
] button.  
4
Press the [  
end the video clip  
recording.  
] button to  
REC 00 :: 00 : 09  
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A  
VIDEO CLIP  
HINT  
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not  
operate.  
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately  
50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while  
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this  
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the video clip mode  
setting (page 80). If you intend to capture a still image while recording a  
video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video  
recording time.  
About the recording size of still images  
i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on  
the video clip recording size.  
Video clip recording size setting  
Still image recording size  
, (16:9)  
&
(
[ (4:3)  
t (4:3)  
[ (4:3)  
)
h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.  
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)  
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.  
1
2
Point the camera lens at the  
subject.  
[T] or [W] button  
Press the [T/]] or [W/P]  
button to compose the desired  
image.  
[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.  
[W/P]: Zoom out.  
h When the zoom switch is  
pushed, the zoom bar appears  
on the monitor.  
h When the optical zoom factor  
is at maximum, zooming stops  
temporarily. When the [T/]]  
button is pressed again, the  
mode changes to the digital  
zoom mode and zooming  
continues.  
Monitor  
3
Take the picture.  
For video clip recording, see  
page 59.  
Zoom bar  
For shooting single shots, see  
page 60.  
For shooting sequential shots,  
see page 83.  
When both  
optical and digital  
zoom are enabled  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom (yellow)  
When optical  
zoom only is  
enabled  
Pointer  
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AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER  
After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely  
.
1
2
Turn off the camera, and close the battery/card compartment cover  
securely.  
Wash the camera with fresh water.  
h
Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for  
about 5 minutes. Rotate the monitor unit several times to clean it  
completely.  
3
Allow the water to drain out through the drainage holes.  
Drain the water through the five drainage holes.  
h
Monitor unit  
Monitor unit  
Drainage hole  
Drainage hole  
Drainage hole  
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Dry the camera.  
h
Use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops adhering to the camera, and leave  
it to dry completely in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.  
Water may seep out from the drainage holes if the camera is not  
completely dry inside. Take special care not to let water get inside the  
battery/card compartment.  
h
h
Do not use a hair dryer or the like to dry the camera. Exposing the  
camera to high temperatures may cause the camera and/or waterproof  
seal to become deformed.  
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PLAYBACK  
SIMPLE/PLAYBACK  
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND  
STILL IMAGES  
1
2
Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35).  
Press the [G] or [H] button to display the image you wish to play  
back.  
Arrow buttons  
SET button  
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Orange frame  
REC/PLAY  
button  
3
Press the SET button.  
h The image you selected in step 2 is  
displayed fullscreen.  
h If a video clip was selected, playback  
begins.  
<To return to the screen to select  
playback files>  
During still image playback:  
Press the [W/P] button.  
During video clip playback:  
Press the [W/P] button once to stop  
video clip playback, and press the  
[W/P] again.  
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To do this...  
Do this  
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.  
Stop playback  
Pause  
During playback, press the [W] button.  
During playback, press the SET button or  
press the [T] button.  
During accelerated playback, press the [T]  
button.  
To play back  
one image  
at a time  
(single-  
Forward  
playback  
After pausing playback, press the [H] button.  
Reverse  
playback  
After pausing playback, press the [G] button.  
frame step)  
Forward  
playback  
Reverse  
playback  
After pausing playback, press and hold the  
[H] button.  
Slow  
playback  
After pausing playback, press and hold the  
[G] button.  
During forward playback, press the [H] button.  
* The playback speed changes each time the  
[H] button is pressed, as follows:  
Forward  
playback  
Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×  
Press the [G] button to resume normal  
playback speed.  
To  
accelerate  
playback  
During forward playback, press the [G] button.  
* The playback speed changes each time the  
[G] button is pressed, as follows:  
15× ← 10× ← 5×  
Reverse  
playback  
Press the [H] button to resume normal  
playback speed.  
Return to normal playback  
speed  
Press the SET button.  
HINT  
If the a icon appears on the Playback Screen...  
i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments  
(page 81). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is  
a slight pause at the point where the files are joined.  
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES  
How to save one frame from a video clip as a  
still image  
1
2
Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to  
“snap” a photo.  
Press the [  
] button.  
h The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image.  
HINT  
The size of a video clip file is very large  
i 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 monitor or a television.)  
i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible  
shooting time indicated.  
Display the video clip playback point  
i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to  
display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.  
i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.  
CAUTION  
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...  
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus  
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.  
If no audio is heard...  
i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the  
frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.  
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK  
You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
the slideshow setting, and press  
the SET button.  
SLIDESHOW  
ALL  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
=
: Play back all files.  
3: Play back video clips and  
audio files.  
START  
c: Play back still image files.  
2
Select the type of file to play back,  
and press the SET button.  
h Slideshow playback begins.  
h To stop slideshow playback, press  
the SET button or MENU button.  
HINT  
About the slideshow settings  
i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu (page 96).  
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PLAYBACK VOLUME  
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
PLAY VOLUME  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
the playback volume setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h The volume control bar appears.  
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VOLUME SETTING  
2
Press the [G] or [H] button to set  
the volume, and press the SET  
button.  
h The playback volume is set, and  
the display returns to the SIMPLE  
Mode Playback Menu.  
HINT  
In the NORMAL mode  
i When you select “PLAY VOLUME” from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.  
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DELETING FILES  
You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files,  
selected files or all the files at one time.  
Delete single/delete all  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
the delete setting, and press the  
SET button.  
DELETE  
DELETE SINGLE  
DELETE SELECTED  
DELETE ALL  
DELETE SINGLE:  
Deletes one file at a time.  
DELETE SELECTED:  
Deletes the selected files  
(page 75).  
OK  
DELETE ALL:  
Deletes all files.  
2
Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.  
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.  
<DELETE SINGLE>  
h Press the [G] or [H] button to select the file you wish to delete.  
h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please  
make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.  
<DELETE ALL>  
h Press the [G] or [H] button to confirm the files to delete.  
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DELETING FILES  
3
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.  
<DELETE SINGLE>  
h The currently displayed file is deleted.  
h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the  
SET button.  
<DELETE ALL>  
h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,  
select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is  
completed, “No image” is shown.  
Delete selected  
Delete selected files.  
1
2
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the  
delete setting, and press the SET button.  
Select “DELETE SELECTED”,  
and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select files to  
delete appears.  
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OK  
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3
Select an image you wish to delete.  
h Press the [G] or [H] button to move the orange frame to the file you  
wish to delete.  
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Press the SET button.  
h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [  
h Up to 100 files can be selected.  
].  
h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file,  
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.  
5
6
Press the [  
h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.  
/
] button.  
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.  
h The selected files are deleted.  
HINT  
In the NORMAL mode  
i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and  
press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.  
CAUTION  
i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete  
protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 51 and 97),  
and then follow the file delete procedure.  
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PLAYBACK MODES  
Multi-image display  
1
2
Display the image you wish to  
play back.  
Arrow buttons  
SET button  
Press the [W/P] button.  
h The 21-image display  
appears.  
3
Select the image to play back.  
h Press the [G] or [H] buttons to  
move the orange frame to the  
desired image, and press the  
SET button to switch to normal  
(full-screen) playback of the  
selected image.  
h If the [W/P] button is  
pressed while the 21-image  
display is shown, the display  
changes to the screen to  
select a folder (page 78).  
h It is not possible to perform the  
file delete or file protect  
REC/PLAY  
button  
settings on the 21-image  
display.  
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Selecting the playback folder  
If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you  
would like to play back.  
1
2
Display the Playback Screen.  
Press the [W/P] button 2 times.  
h The screen to select the playback  
folder appears.  
h If the [T/]] button is pressed, the  
camera changes to the 21-image  
display (page 77).  
SELECT FOLDER  
100SANYO  
101SANYO  
102SANYO  
OK  
3
Press the [T/]] and [W/P]  
buttons to select the desired folder  
to play back, and press the SET  
button.  
h The files in the selected folder are  
displayed in the Playback Screen.  
HINT  
In the NORMAL mode  
i When you select “SELECT FOLDER” from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu and press the SET button, the screen to select the playback folder  
appears.  
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PLAYBACK MODES  
Magnifying (zooming in) the image  
1
2
Display the image that you want to magnify.  
Push the [T/]] button.  
SAVE  
105%  
h Magnification is enabled.  
h The image is magnified, and the  
central portion of image is  
displayed.  
To magnify:  
Magnification increases each time  
the [T/]] button is pressed.  
To return to normal size:  
Magnification decreases each time  
the [W/P] button is pressed.  
h You can press the SET button to  
switch to the scan operation. Use the  
arrow buttons to see different parts of  
the image.  
SWITCH  
h Press the SET button again to switch  
to the magnify/reduce operation.  
h Press the MENU button to return to  
the normal (100%) view.  
HINT  
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image  
i Press the [  
] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still  
image.  
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NORMAL  
SHOOTING  
NORMAL/SHOOTING  
RECORDING MENU 1  
Video setting  
You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical  
aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the  
frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the  
recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more  
memory. This menu is also used when making audio recordings.  
CAUTION  
When editing video clips...  
i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in  
the same mode.  
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.  
Audio recording  
k Audio recording  
1
Select <, and press the SET  
button.  
Remaining time  
h The audio recording mode is  
enabled.  
1007  
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h The menu display is canceled if  
the MENU button is pressed.  
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RECORDING MENU 1  
2
Press the [  
] button.  
Length of recording  
h Audio recording begins. During  
recording, < appears in the  
monitor. It is not necessary to  
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continue pressing the [  
]
button while recording.  
3
End the recording.  
h Press the [  
] button again to stop recording.  
HINT  
You can capture a still image during an audio recording  
i Press the [  
] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.  
About files saved in segments  
i When the video setting is set to a voice memo < that exceeds about  
13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a  
new file. For other video settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the  
recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file.  
(These 4 GB segments are automatically created. The recording session  
continues until you stop recording, but video clip or voice memo recording  
is temporarily interrupted while the file is being saved.)  
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Audio playback  
1
2
Display the desired audio file.  
Play back the recording.  
To do this...  
Do this  
Press the SET button.  
Press the SET button.  
Start  
playback  
Normal  
playback  
Pause  
Press the [T/]] button.  
Stop  
Press the [W/P] button.  
playback  
During playback, press the [H] button.  
Each time the [H] button is pressed, the  
speed increases. If the [G] button is  
pressed during fast forward, the speed  
decreases.  
Fast  
forward  
During playback, press the [G] button.  
Each time the [G] button is pressed, the  
speed increases. If the [H] button is  
pressed during fast reverse, the speed  
decreases.  
Fast  
forward/  
fast reverse  
Fast  
reverse  
Pause  
Press the [T/]] button.  
Press the SET button.  
Return to  
normal  
playback  
CAUTION  
If no audio is heard...  
i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in  
the fast playback or fast reverse mode.  
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RECORDING MENU 1  
Still image setting  
For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical  
aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots.  
Sequential shots  
1
2
Select vor t, and press the SET button.  
h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.  
Press the [  
] button.  
h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [  
] button is  
kept pressed.  
HINT  
What is the maximum number of images in a sequential shots  
sequence?  
t: 15 images  
v: 13 images  
<At the t setting>  
i If you continue shooting even after the maximum number of images has  
been captured, recording does not stop.  
i If you continue shooting after the maximum number of images has been  
captured, subsequent captured images will overwrite the sequence  
already captured, beginning from the first image in the sequence.  
<At the vsetting>  
i After 13 images have been captured, the images are saved and recording  
stops.  
About the focus when shooting sequential shots  
i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the  
[
] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.  
Can the flash be used?  
i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.  
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Scene select setting  
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for  
specific shooting conditions.  
HINT  
i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu,  
and press the SET button.  
i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view  
portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.  
i In the sequential shots mode, it is not possible to select night view portrait  
/, fireworks +, or lamp Q.  
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select  
icons other than = is on page 158.  
Filter setting  
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply  
unique effects to the photographed image.  
HINT  
i To return to normal photography, select &from the filter menu, and  
press the SET button.  
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons  
other than &is on page 159.  
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RECORDING MENU 1  
Self-timer setting  
By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and 123),  
you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen.  
HINT  
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...  
i If the [  
released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [  
button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.  
] button or [  
] button is pressed again before the shutter is  
]
i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer  
menu, and press the SET button.  
i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode  
is activated and the camera turned off.  
When x is selected...  
i When the [  
] button or [  
] button is  
pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for  
about 10 seconds, and then the image  
is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the  
shutter releases, the indication shown in  
the illustration appears on the monitor.  
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RECORDING MENU 2  
Video stabilizer setting  
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional  
hand motion during video clip recording.  
HINT  
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...  
i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be  
possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.  
i If the digital zoom (page 66) is being used, the large magnification factor  
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.  
i When the scene select function is set to night view portrait / or lamp  
Q, the motion compensation effect may be insignificant.  
When motion compensation is enabled,  
i The following icons are shown on the monitor:  
HD-SHQ  
00:04:30  
Image stabilizer icon  
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RECORDING MENU 2  
Focus range setting  
How to use the manual focus  
1
Select -, and press the SET  
button.  
h The focus distance adjustment  
bar appears.  
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2
Press the [G] or [H] button to  
adjust the focus distance, and  
press the SET button.  
2.0m  
h The focus distance is set, and  
you are returned to the  
Recording Screen.  
HINT  
About the focus range  
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of  
the lens and the subject.  
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance  
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual  
distance.  
About zoom movement when using the manual focus  
i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes  
to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.  
i When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will  
function only within the range at which the image is focused.  
About the super macro mode  
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily  
set to the wide end.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and  
123), you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen.  
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Focus mode setting  
When the spot focus setting is selected,  
the focus mark + appears in the center  
of the monitor.  
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Focus mark  
Light-measuring mode setting  
When spot light-measuring is selected,  
the light-measuring spot mark  
appears in the center of the monitor.  
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RECORDING MENU 2  
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.  
HINT  
i At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip  
recording: ISO 200 to 1600; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 400).  
i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and  
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may  
increase or the images may be irregular.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and  
123), you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen.  
CAUTION  
Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?  
i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set  
to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.  
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RECORDING MENU 3  
White balance setting  
This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting  
conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change  
the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.  
How to use the one push setting  
1
2
Select the ^ icon.  
Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.),  
and press the SET button.  
h This completes the white balance setting.  
HINT  
To cancel the white balance setting  
i Select >, and then press the SET button.  
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RECORDING MENU 3  
Exposure setting  
The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually.  
1
Select the desired icon from the  
exposure menu, and press the  
SET button.  
<If T, g or , was  
selected>  
1 Press the [W/P] or [T/]]  
button to select aperture value  
or shutter speed.  
2 Press the [G] or [H] button to  
change the setting for the  
selected parameter.  
F3.5  
1/500  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
2
Press the SET button.  
h This completes the exposure setting.  
HINT  
i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is  
recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.  
i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker  
environment, but noise in the image may be increased.  
i To minimize noise in the image, complete the noise reduction setting  
(page 120).  
i The exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select  
function is active.  
i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec.  
i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed  
during video clip recording is 1/30 sec.  
i If the exposure setting is set to T, g or H, by assigning an operation  
shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and 123), you can select the T,  
g or H exposure setting from the Recording Screen.  
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Face chaser setting  
As you record, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the  
brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the  
subject’s face.  
HINT  
When the face chaser is set to ON...  
i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame.  
i Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame.  
i When shooting begins, the frames marking the faces that are in focus  
change to orange.  
i If the scene select function setting was fireworks + or landscape +, it  
automatically changes to =.  
i The light measuring mode changes to multi-section light measuring.  
i When you play back an image that was captured using the face chaser  
function and magnify it, the magnified image will be centered on the face(s)  
that were focused on.  
CAUTION  
i The face chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being  
used.  
i The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.  
i The face chaser function may not work when the subject’s face in the  
monitor is relatively small or appears dark.  
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RECORDING MENU 3  
High sensitivity mode setting  
When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears  
even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure  
compensation settings.  
CAUTION  
Limitations of the high sensitivity mode  
i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip  
motion will appear uneven during playback.  
i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure  
may not function effectively.  
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Exposure compensation  
By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow  
button (pages 120 and 123), you can make the image lighter or darker when  
capturing images.  
1
2
Assign the operation  
shortcut to the SET button  
(pages 120 and 123).  
[G] or [H] button  
Press the arrow button to  
which the operation  
shortcut was assigned.  
h
The exposure  
compensation bar  
appears.  
3
Press the [G] or [H] button  
to adjust the exposure.  
h
The exposure  
compensation numerical  
value is shown at the left  
end of the exposure  
compensation bar.  
The exposure  
compensation can be set  
to a value from  
h
h
–1.8 EV to +1.8 EV.  
The exposure  
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compensation bar is  
canceled when the MENU  
button or the SET button is  
pressed.  
Pointer  
Exposure compensation bar  
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RECORDING MENU 3  
HINT  
The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:  
i
i
i
i
When the pointer is set to the center position.  
When the camera is set to the playback mode.  
After the power is turned off.  
When the camera is set to the standby mode.  
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PLAYBACK  
NORMAL/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK MENU 1  
Slideshow settings  
Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format.  
In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects  
and BGM.  
Changing a setting  
1
Select the item you wish to  
change, and press the SET  
button.  
SLIDESHOW  
MODE  
ALL  
1 sec  
OFF  
OFF  
TIME  
EFFECT  
BGM  
2
3
Press the [T/]] or [W/P]  
button to change the setting.  
START  
OK  
Press the SET button.  
Begin the slideshow  
1
Select “START” and press the SET button.  
h Slideshow playback begins.  
h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.  
HINT  
BGM for video clips?  
i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track  
is played back; the BGM is not played.  
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PLAYBACK MENU 1  
File protect setting  
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.  
Protect files one by one  
1
Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and  
display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37).  
2
3
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.  
Select “PROTECT SINGLE” and  
PROTECT  
press the SET button.  
h “LOCK” appears.  
h If the protect mode has already  
been enabled for the file, then  
“UNLOCK” appears.  
LOCK  
EXIT  
OK  
4
Press the [T/]] or [W/P]  
button to select “LOCK”, and  
press the SET button.  
h The protect mode is set for the  
file.  
h The protect mark B indicates  
that the file is locked.  
CAUTION  
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the  
card is reformatted.  
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HINT  
To select a different image in step 3...  
i Press the [G] or [H] button.  
To cancel the protect mode for a file...  
i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 4. The protect mark B will  
disappear and the protect mode is canceled.  
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PLAYBACK MENU 1  
Protect selected files  
Select multiple files to protect.  
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37).  
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.  
Select “PROTECT SELECTED”  
and press the SET button.  
h Press the [G] or [H] button to  
move the orange frame to the file  
you wish to protect.  
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LOCK  
4
Press the SET button.  
h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [  
].  
h To cancel a protect selection and remove the protect icon from a file,  
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.  
Resize  
A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image.  
HINT  
Why can’t the image be resized?  
i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a  
larger size.  
Rotate  
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.  
HINT  
i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.  
To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the  
rotate image procedure (pages 51 and 97).  
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
Correcting the image  
Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more  
natural, enhance the contrast, or correct a blurry image due to camera shake.  
HINT  
If the “Contrast correction not successful”, “Red-eye correction not  
successful” or “Blur correction not successful” message appears...  
i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image.  
i
The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera  
detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a  
flaw.  
Concerning the date and time information for the saved image  
i
When an image is corrected and saved, the recorded date and time of  
capture (Exif information) remains unchanged from the original image.  
However, the file date shown on the computer changes to the date and time  
the image was revised.  
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
Editing video clips  
You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new  
video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips  
together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).  
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip  
1
2
Specify the frames  
(1, 2) where the  
video clip is to be  
cut.  
A
B
C
J
Extract the specified portion.  
[Two ways to cut the  
video clip]  
i Trim away portions  
A and C, and save  
portion B.  
i Delete portion B,  
and join portions A  
and C.  
i The original  
video clip is  
not affected.  
(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is  
saved.)  
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Procedure to join video clips  
Specify the video clip that will come first.  
J
Specify the video clip that you wish to  
append (join).  
J
Join the video clips.  
i The video clips are joined.  
i
The original video clips are not affected.  
(You can also choose to erase the  
original video clips when the new clip is  
saved.)  
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
CAUTION  
Caution when editing video clips  
i When editing video clips, do not press the REC/PLAY button. If you press  
the REC/PLAY button while editing video clips, not only will the editing not  
be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.  
i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may  
become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips. In this  
case, you will need to free some of the memory on the card by deleting  
files that are no longer necessary (pages 44 and 74).  
Regarding the capture date of the saved files  
i The capture date of edited images changes to the date that the files are  
saved.  
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Video clip cutting (extracting)  
1
2
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.  
Display the NORMAL Mode  
EDIT VIDEO  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET  
button.  
CUT  
JOIN  
OK  
3
Select “CUT” and press the SET  
button.  
h The Cutting Screen appears.  
Start point  
CUT  
00:00:05  
SAVE  
/
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
4
Specify the start point of the extract.  
h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video  
clip extract will start.  
h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the  
video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the  
start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract.  
h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract,  
proceed to step 5.  
<Procedure>  
Play:  
After pausing playback, press and hold the [H] button for about  
2 seconds for forward playback, or to the [G] button for reverse  
playback.  
Pause:  
During playback, press the SET button.  
Accelerated playback:  
During playback, press the [G] or [H] button to change the playback  
speed.  
Single frame:  
After pausing playback, press the [H] button to move forward one  
frame, or the [G] button to move back one frame.  
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Press the [T/]] button.  
h The start point of the video clip  
extract is set, and the screen to  
specify the end point appears.  
h Specify the end point of the  
extract by following the same  
procedure as in step 4.  
Approximate playback time  
CUT  
00:00:02  
<When joining the first and latter  
portions>  
1 Press the [W/P] button.  
h Each time the [W/P] button  
is pressed, the sections to  
delete and the sections to  
save are reversed.  
SAVE  
/
Portion to be  
deleted  
End point  
2 Specify the end point of the  
extract. The frame following the  
end point of the extract will be  
the start point of the latter portion  
to be joined.  
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
6
Press the [O  
] button.  
/
h A screen appears for you to  
select either to save the edited  
video clip as a new (separate)  
file, or to delete the original video  
clip and replace it with the edited  
video clip.  
CUT  
SAVE AS NEW  
OVERWRITE  
REVIEW CLIP  
SAVE AS NEW:  
OK  
The edited video clip will be  
saved as a new file. The original  
video clip remains unchanged.  
OVERWRITE:  
The original video clip will be  
deleted. Only the edited video clip  
will be saved.  
REVIEW CLIP:  
Play back the edited video clip  
before saving it.  
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Select the desired option, and press the SET button.  
h Editing starts.  
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu.  
HINT  
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected.  
i If the “Insufficient memory remaining” message appears, you will need to  
free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.  
CAUTION  
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge  
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large  
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the  
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before  
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed  
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.  
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.  
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
Joining video clips  
CAUTION  
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.  
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET  
button.  
EDIT VIDEO  
CUT  
JOIN  
OK  
Select “JOIN” and press the SET  
button.  
h The 8-image playback display for  
video clips appears.  
100-0003  
00:00:05  
HD-SHQ  
SAVE  
OK  
/
Move the orange frame to the  
video clip you wish to join, and  
press the SET button.  
h The specified video clip is  
labeled with a number.  
Number  
1
h Up to 9 video clips can be  
selected.  
100-0003  
00:00:05  
h To cancel a selection and  
remove the number label from a  
video clip, select the video clip  
and press the SET button.  
00:00:05  
HD-SHQ  
SAVE  
OK  
/
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Press the [O  
] button.  
/
h A screen appears for you to  
select either to save the joined  
video clip as a new (separate)  
file, or to delete the original video  
clips and replace them with the  
joined video clip.  
CUT  
SAVE AS NEW  
OVERWRITE  
REVIEW CLIP  
SAVE AS NEW:  
OK  
The joined video clip will be saved  
as a new file. The original video  
clips remain unchanged.  
OVERWRITE:  
The original video clips will be  
deleted. Only the joined video clip  
will be saved.  
REVIEW CLIP:  
Play back the joined video clip  
before saving it.  
5
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.  
h Editing starts.  
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu.  
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
HINT  
i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible  
to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”.  
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you  
want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 51  
and 97).  
i If the “Insufficient memory remaining” message appears, you will need to  
free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.  
CAUTION  
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge  
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large  
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the  
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before  
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed  
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.  
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.  
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NORMAL/PLAYBACK  
Printing instructions  
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your  
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering  
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can  
use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is  
displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.  
Display the printing instructions screen  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
“PRINT INSTRUCTIONS”, and press  
the SET button.  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
ALL IMAGES:  
The specified printing instructions  
apply to all the images.  
EACH IMAGE:  
ALL CLEAR  
OK  
The printing instructions 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 printing instructions. This cannot be selected if no printing  
instructions have been specified for the image.  
HINT  
Printing a single frame from a video clip  
i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still  
image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image  
(page 71).  
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 printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the  
requested images printed automatically (page 141).  
About the finished prints  
i Rotated images (page 99) 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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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities  
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH  
IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES).  
1
2
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112).  
Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
IMAGE”.  
ALL IMAGES:  
The printing instructions are applied to  
all the images.  
EACH IMAGE:  
The printing instructions are applied  
only to the image currently displayed.  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
ALL CLEAR  
OK  
3
Press the SET button.  
h The Date/Copies Print Screen  
appears.  
ALL IMAGES  
: ----/--/--  
copy  
:
0
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,  
press the [G] or [H] button to  
display the desired image to print.  
h The printing instructions that are  
currently active for the displayed  
image are shown. You can press  
the [G] or [H] button to confirm the  
COPIES  
1
OK  
Printing  
printing instructions for each image. instructions  
ALL IMAGES  
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copy  
:
2
COPIES  
OK  
2
DATE  
<Completed printing  
instructions>  
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Specify whether the date is  
displayed on the print, and the  
number of prints.  
Quantity  
Dated prints  
ALL IMAGES  
: ----/--/--  
copy  
<Specify the number of prints>  
h Press the [T/]] or [W/P]  
button.  
:
3
h The quantity indication changes.  
h Display the desired number of  
prints.  
COPIES  
3
h Press the SET button.  
h The number of prints is set.  
OK  
<Specify dated prints>  
h From the screen on which the  
number of prints is set, press the  
MENU button.  
Specify date imprint?  
h The screen to confirm dated  
prints appears.  
YES: Print the date on the  
photo.  
NO: Do not print the date.  
h Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button  
to indicate your selection.  
YES  
NO  
OK  
5
Press the SET button.  
h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated  
prints are stored.  
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.  
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FILE INFO DISPLAY  
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file  
was recorded with your camera.  
1
2
Display the desired file on  
the camera monitor.  
2
3
4
5
INFO  
100-0001  
HD-SHQ  
1
1280x720 30fps SHQ 11.9MB  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 00:00:03  
Press the MENU button for  
at least 1 second.  
h The Information Screen  
appears.  
h If the MENU button is  
pressed again, the  
Information Screen is  
canceled.  
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9
EXPOSE +0.3  
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0
A
<Video clip file>  
2
3
4
7
8
6
B
9
INFO  
100-0002  
1 Video clip mode  
settings  
2 Image or sound  
number  
3 Protect setting  
4 File size  
5 Shooting or recording  
time  
1600x1200  
987KB  
IRIS F6.8  
SHUTTER 1/1000  
EXPOSE +0.3  
ISO 50  
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0
<Still image file>  
6 Exposure  
compensation setting  
7 Aperture value  
8 Shutter speed  
9 Remaining battery  
charge  
2
3
4
5
INFO  
100-0003  
987KB  
AAC  
00:00:03  
0 Date and time of image  
A Still image resolution  
settings  
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B ISO sensitivity setting  
0
<Audio file>  
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OPTION SETTINGS  
OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING  
MENU  
The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.  
1
2
Set the operating mode to the  
NORMAL mode (page 36).  
RECORDING MENU1  
VIDEO  
1
2
3
HD-SHQ  
PHOTO  
-
9
M
S
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
Press the MENU button to display  
the Menu Screen.  
1
2
3
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT  
OK  
S
N
Option tab  
3
Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and  
press the SET button.  
h The Option Setting Menu appears.  
OPTION MENU1  
CLOCK SET  
1
2
3
INFO DISPLAY  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
OPERATION BEEP  
POST VIEW  
1
2
3
REC FOLDER  
S
N
EXIT  
OK  
To access a Setting Screen  
4
Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to  
set, and press the SET button.  
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.  
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.  
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SETTING MENU  
Tab 1  
OPTION MENU1  
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
CLOCK SET  
2
3
INFO DISPLAY  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
OPERATION BEEP  
POST VIEW  
1
2
3
REC FOLDER  
EXIT  
OK  
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1 CLOCK SET setting (page 32)  
h Set the camera’s clock.  
SHUTTER:  
Select the sound that is  
produced when the [  
button is pressed.  
KEY SW:  
]
2 INFO DISPLAY setting  
h Specify the information to  
display on the playback  
screen.  
Set the sounds that are  
produced when the camera  
is turned on or off, the audio  
guide setting, and the  
operation sounds for the  
camera buttons ([  
button, SET button, etc.).  
AUDIO GUIDE:  
Mute or enable the camera’s  
audio help guide.  
OPERATION VOL:  
Adjust the volume of the  
operation sounds.  
SHOW ALL:  
Display the capture date and  
playback time (video clips).  
DATE & TIME:  
Display the capture date.  
COUNTER:  
Display the playback time  
when playing back a video  
clip.  
]
OFF:  
Do not display the capture  
date or playback time.  
5 POST VIEW setting  
3 STARTUP DISPLAY setting  
h Select the display that appears  
on the monitor when the  
camera is turned on in the  
recording mode.  
h Specify the duration that the  
captured image is shown on  
the monitor (post-view) after  
the [  
] button is pressed.  
DATE & TIME:  
6 REC FOLDER setting  
The camera’s date and time  
setting is shown.  
Xacti:  
7 Remaining battery charge  
display (page 134)  
The Xacti logo is shown.  
PENGUIN:  
An animated character  
(penguin) is shown.  
OFF:  
No startup display.  
4 OPERATION BEEP setting  
h Settings for the camera’s  
operation sounds, audio guide  
and volume.  
TURN ON/OFF:  
Mute or enable the sounds  
when the camera is turned  
on or off.  
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Tab 2  
OPTION MENU2  
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
SHORTCUTS  
2
NOISE REDUCTION  
IMAGE SETTINGS  
BRIGHTNESS  
LANGUAGE  
3
1
2
3
TV OUTPUT  
EXIT  
OK  
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1 SHORTCUTS setting  
(page 123)  
2 NOISE REDUCTION setting  
h Compared to normal shooting,  
when the PHOTO NR function  
is ON, the image processing  
time after shooting a still  
image is slightly longer.  
VIDEO NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the image  
noise reduction function  
during video clip recording.  
PHOTO NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the image  
noise reduction function  
during still image shooting.  
WIND SOUND NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the wind noise  
reduction function during  
video clip/audio shooting.  
3 Image quality setting  
h Set the vividness and  
sharpness of the images.  
4 BRIGHTNESS setting  
h Adjust the brightness of the  
camera’s monitor display.  
5 LANGUAGE setting  
6 TV OUTPUT setting (page 125)  
7 Remaining battery charge  
display (page 134)  
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Tab 3  
OPTION MENU3  
1
1
POWER SAVE  
2
2
FILE NO. CONT'D  
3
1
2
3
FORMAT  
RESET SETTINGS  
4
3
EXIT  
OK  
5
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1 POWER SAVE setting  
(page 30)  
h Specify the elapsed period of  
inactivity before the power  
save mode (to conserve  
battery power) is activated.  
2 FILE NO. CONT’D setting  
(page 129)  
3 FORMAT (page 131)  
4 RESET SETTINGS  
h Reset the camera settings to  
the factory-preset settings.  
h The following settings do not  
change with this procedure:  
Date and time setting  
Language setting  
TV system setting  
5 Remaining battery charge  
display (page 134)  
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU  
Setting up the shortcuts  
Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the [G] and [H] buttons when they  
are pressed when the Recording Screen is displayed.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 116).  
Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press  
SHORTCUTS  
the SET button.  
h The Shortcuts Screen appears.  
: Assign the function when the [G]  
button is pressed.  
FLASH  
EXP COMPENSATION  
: Assign the function when the [H]  
button is pressed.  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS  
OK  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:  
The most commonly used  
settings are automatically  
assigned.  
3
Select the button to which you wish  
to assign the function, and press  
the SET button.  
h The screen to assign a function to  
the button appears.  
SHORTCUTS  
AF LOCK  
AE LOCK  
FLASH  
EXP COMPENSATION  
ISO  
OFF:  
No operation shortcut  
is assigned to the  
button.  
OK  
pAF LOCK: Lock the focus  
(page 61).  
PAE LOCK: Lock the exposure  
setting.  
<When  
is selected>  
m FLASH:  
Set the flash  
operation (page 62).  
) EXPOSURE: Adjust the exposure (page 94).  
s ISO: Set the ISO sensitivity (page 89).  
O SELF-TIMER: Set the self-timer (page 85).  
H EXPOSURE: Set the exposure value for the exposure setting  
(pages 50 and 91)  
DISP. ON/OFF: Turn the shooting settings display on/off.  
OSEQUENTIAL: Switch between sequential shots and single shots.  
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5
Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button.  
h Select the function you wish to assign to the button.  
Press the SET button.  
SHORTCUTS  
h The selected function is assigned to  
the button, and you are returned to  
the Shortcuts Screen.  
h To assign functions to the other  
button, repeat steps 3 through 5.  
FLASH  
EXP COMPENSATION  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS  
OK  
<When “RECOMMENDED  
SETTINGS” is selected>  
6
Press the MENU button.  
h The screen to confirm the shortcut  
settings appears, and then you are  
returned to the Option Setting  
Menu.  
SHORTCUTS  
h This completes the shortcuts  
setting.  
<To confirm the assigned  
shortcuts>  
h On the screen in step 2, press the  
MENU button, and the screen to  
confirm the shortcut settings appears.  
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TV output setting  
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV  
terminal.  
1
Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press  
the SET button.  
TV OUTPUT  
TV SYSTEM:  
Set the type of TV signal that is  
output from the USB/AV terminal.  
TV TYPE:  
Set the TV’s aspect ratio.  
COMPONENT:  
TV SYSTEM  
NTSC  
16:9  
720i  
TV TYPE  
COMPONENT  
OK  
Set the signal that is output from  
the USB/AV terminal.  
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Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.  
<If “TV SYSTEM” is selected>  
NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.  
PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.  
<If “TV TYPE” is selected>  
4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is  
connected.  
16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is  
connected.  
<If “COMPONENT” is selected>  
720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the &  
mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a  
720p connector.)  
480p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the )  
mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a  
480p connector.)  
h Does not work with 480i connector.  
h Select the setting that matches the mode in which the video clip  
was recorded. However, your TV may not support the recorded  
mode, so please refer to the specifications for the TV type  
indicated in parentheses.  
3
4
5
Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the desired parameter.  
Press the SET button.  
Press the MENU button.  
h This completes the TV output setting.  
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU  
Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV  
display  
The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE”  
setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect  
function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not  
change at all.  
“TVTYPE” TV type to be  
setting connected  
Image file to be  
displayed  
TV display  
Still image  
(4:3)  
Video clip in SD  
mode  
4:3  
4:3  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
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“TVTYPE” TV type to be  
setting connected  
Image file to be  
displayed  
TV display  
Still image  
(4:3)  
Video clip in SD  
mode  
16:9  
16:9  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
CAUTION  
If the TV display is not correct…  
i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can  
either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size  
setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please  
refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 16:9?  
i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured in a 4:3 still image  
mode.  
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU  
File No. continued setting  
If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the  
captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently  
reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again  
begin from 0001. This is because the file number continued function is set to  
“OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images  
with the same numbers. By setting the file number continued function to “ON”,  
even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the  
consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number  
recorded by the camera.  
<File number continued function “OFF”>  
File name (image number)  
Card A  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
<File number continued function “ON”>  
File name (image number)  
Card A  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0014, 0015....... 0025, 0026  
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i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are  
assigned as follows.  
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower  
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next  
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.  
Card A  
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ..... 0025, 0026  
Previously recorded files  
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher  
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next  
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.  
Card A  
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ..... 0025, 0026  
Previously recorded files  
HINT  
i Until the file number continued function is turned “OFF”, consecutive file  
names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number continued  
function be returned to “OFF” at the end of each photography session.  
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU  
Formatting (initializing)  
A card must be formatted with this camera:  
i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or  
i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.  
The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.  
Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the  
unlocked position.  
CAUTION  
Caution during formatting  
i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.  
Formatting erases the data  
i When a storage medium is formatted, all recorded files on the medium are  
erased. Protected data (pages 51 and 97) is also erased, so before  
formatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your  
personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.  
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from  
a reformatted card)  
i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the  
camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and  
the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.  
i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted  
card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is  
used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even  
by the use of data recovery software.  
i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically  
destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is  
recommended that you use the camera’s full format function to reformat  
the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data.  
Managing data is the responsibility of the user.  
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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 165.  
Checking the remaining number of images and  
video recording time  
1
Set the camera to the recording  
mode (page 35).  
h The remaining number of images  
appears in the upper left of the  
monitor.  
Remaining  
number of  
images  
Remaining video  
recording time  
h The remaining video recording  
time appears in the upper right of  
the monitor.  
1031  
00:55:58  
h The remaining number of images  
and video recording time will  
differ depending on the resolution  
and compression settings.  
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY  
For audio recordings  
1
Set the camera to the audio  
recording mode (page 80).  
h The remaining audio recording  
time is shown.  
Remaining time  
1031  
63:06:25  
HINT  
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording  
time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,  
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete  
them (page 74) from the card.  
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 setting a  
lower resolution setting (pages 56, 80 and 83), or selecting a different  
image quality setting.  
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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 monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an  
image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack  
operation, see page 164.  
1
Display the Recording Menu or  
Playback Menu (page 37).  
h The battery pack remaining  
charge indicator appears in the  
lower right corner of the monitor.  
h Due to the battery pack  
characteristics, when the  
ambient temperature is low,  
may appear early for an  
RECORDING MENU1  
VIDEO  
1
2
3
HD-SHQ  
PHOTO  
-
9
M
S
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
1
2
3
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT  
OK  
Battery pack remaining  
charge indicator  
incorrect indication of the  
remaining charge.  
Also, depending on the  
conditions of use of the camera  
or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining  
charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a  
general approximation of the remaining charge.  
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE  
Battery pack  
remaining  
Battery remaining charge  
Approx. full.  
charge indicator  
Power is low.  
It will soon be impossible to capture or play  
back images.  
If this icon flashes when the [  
] button is pressed, images cannot be  
captured. Recharge the battery pack.  
] button or  
[
HINT  
i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge  
on the Information Screen (page 115).  
i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.  
i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the  
flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature  
(temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]), the number of images that can be  
saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.  
i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking  
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss  
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power  
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold  
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept  
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)  
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CAUTION  
Insert and pull out the cable carefully  
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly  
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the  
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is  
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in  
the terminal socket.  
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.  
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the  
camera status.  
Recording mode  
Connection  
cable  
Image output  
destination  
Playback  
mode  
Standby  
Recording  
NTSC: m  
Camera monitor  
TV  
m
m
m
PAL: m  
Dedicated AV  
interface cable  
NTSC: m  
n
PAL: n  
Dedicated  
component  
cable  
Camera monitor  
TV  
n
m
n
n
m
m
m: Images are output n: Images are not output  
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CONNECTING TO A TV  
Connecting to a standard video input terminal  
To the USB/AV terminal on the camera  
Supplied dedicated AV interface cable  
Yellow plug:  
To the VIDEO input terminal  
White plug:  
To the AUDIO input (L) terminal  
Switch input to  
Red plug:  
VIDEO  
To the AUDIO input (R) terminal  
HINT  
Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder  
i Please refer to the section on “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your  
DVD recorder.  
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Connect to the 480p/720p terminal  
If your TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video  
quality of component output from your camera.  
Dedicated component cable (optional)  
White plug:  
To AUDIO input (L) terminal  
Red plug:  
To AUDIO input (R) terminal  
Set the input to  
“VIDEO”.  
TO USB/AV terminal  
on the camera  
To 480p/720p input terminals  
CAUTION  
If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability  
i The images will not appear on the TV.  
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PLAYING BACK ON A TV  
i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the  
terminal to which the camera is connected.  
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the  
camera’s monitor (use the TV to adjust the volume).  
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is  
used to play back audio recordings as well.  
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
PRINTING  
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera  
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to  
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).  
Use the dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a printer.  
Print preparations  
1
Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to  
connect the camera to the printer.  
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the printer’s USB  
connector.  
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
SET button  
To the USB/AV terminal on  
the camera  
Supplied dedicated USB  
interface cable  
USB CONNECTION  
To USB connector  
on the printer  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
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PRINTING  
3
4
Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.  
The PictBridge printing mode is  
activated.  
PictBridge MENU  
PRINT 1 IMAGE  
PRINT ALL IMAGES  
INDEX  
h The camera switches to the  
PictBridge printing mode, and the  
PictBridge Menu appears.  
DPOF  
PRINTER SETTINGS  
EXIT  
OK  
5
Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button.  
PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print.  
PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.  
INDEX:  
Print all the still images as thumbnail images,  
many images per print.  
DPOF:  
Print images according to the print order settings.  
PRINTER SETTINGS: Print images according to settings specified by  
the camera, such as paper size, type, size, layout,  
printing quality, etc.  
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To cancel printing  
1 During printing, press the [W/P] button.  
h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears.  
2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button.  
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.  
About printing all the images  
i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the card.  
i Delete unwanted images before printing.  
About DPOF printing  
i DPOF printing is not possible if your printer is not DPOF-compatible.  
About the printer settings  
i The printer setting parameters shown on the Printer Settings Screen will  
differ depending on the printer that is connected.  
i To use printer values that do not appear on your camera’s Printer Settings  
Screen, select “Y”.  
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s  
printer setting will automatically change to “Y”.  
CAUTION  
Insert and pull out the cable carefully  
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly  
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the  
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is  
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in  
the terminal socket.  
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.  
Caution when connecting a printer  
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera  
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,  
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then  
reconnect the cable.  
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is  
slower.  
i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that  
the remaining battery charge is sufficient.  
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APPENDICES  
APPENDICES  
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer  
in this compilation of commonly asked questions.  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why doesn’t the  
power turn on?  
Due to cold  
temperatures, the your pocket to warm  
battery pack  
temporarily lost its  
power.  
Place the camera in  
it up before using it.  
Why is the battery The ambient  
Keep the battery  
pack in an  
environment of 10 to  
40 °C (50 to 104 °F).  
pack consumed  
so quickly even  
after it was fully  
recharged?  
temperature is  
very low.  
Power  
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  
The remaining  
battery pack  
power is low.  
Use the AC adaptor,  
and DC adaptor  
(optional) or replace  
the battery pack with  
a fully charged one.  
icon  
appear?  
Why does the  
multi-indicator  
flash red?  
A recorded file is  
being saved on  
the card.  
Not a malfunction.  
Wait until the multi-  
indicator turns off.  
Why doesn’t the  
flash operate?  
The camera has  
determined that  
the image is bright the camera will  
Not a malfunction.  
Capture the image;  
Shooting  
enough and the  
flash is not  
determine when the  
flash is necessary.  
necessary.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
Are the settings  
retained even  
after the camera  
is turned off?  
—
All settings except  
the self-timer and  
the exposure  
compensation are  
retained even after  
the camera is turned  
off.  
Which resolution  
setting should I  
use?  
—
Select the resolution  
setting according to  
the intended use.  
I, J, K, Q,  
v: Appropriate for  
printing letter-size or  
larger, and for  
Shooting  
printing a close-up of  
part of a photo  
(trimming).  
G, t: For  
printing standard  
photo (photo  
service) sizes.  
u, [: For  
photos displayed on  
a web page, or sent  
as e-mail  
attachments.  
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Question  
What is the  
difference  
Answer  
—
Action  
Because shooting  
with the optical  
between the  
digital zoom and  
the optical zoom?  
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 image  
sensor and may  
produce a coarser  
image.  
Shooting  
How can I get the  
distant view into  
focus?  
—
Set the scene select  
function to the  
landscape +  
mode when  
photographing.  
Or, set the focus  
range setting to  
manual focus -,  
and set the distance  
to ∞.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
When used in  
cold weather, why the monitor  
does the image  
seem to leave  
traces as it  
Condition due to  
Not a malfunction.  
Spots that appear in  
the monitor only  
appear in the  
monitor and will not  
be recorded with the  
images.  
characteristics.  
moves?  
Monitor  
Why does the  
displayed image  
contain some red,  
blue and green  
dots, or why are  
black spots  
visible?  
Why is the image The subject was  
too bright? 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 The focus is not  
Hold the camera  
correctly and slowly  
out of focus?  
locked properly.  
Viewing  
images  
press the [  
button halfway to  
lock the focus. Then  
]
press the [  
]
button all the way to  
capture the image.  
Why is a part of  
the image  
missing?  
The image was  
captured at close  
range.  
When capturing an  
image at close  
range, compose the  
image using the  
monitor.  
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Question  
Answer  
This may happen Play back images  
when trying to that were recorded  
play back images on a card using this  
Action  
Why is there no  
image (z is  
shown)?  
stored on a card  
from a different  
digital camera.  
camera.  
Why is the  
playback image  
distorted?  
If the subject  
Not a malfunction.  
This is a  
characteristic of the  
CMOS sensor.  
moves or the  
camera is moved  
during recording,  
a distorted image  
may sometimes  
occur.  
Why isn’t the  
magnified image  
clear?  
Due to the  
characteristics of  
the camera,  
magnified images  
appear less clear.  
Not a malfunction.  
Not a malfunction.  
Viewing  
images  
Why isn’t the  
captured image  
clear?  
The image was  
captured using  
the digital zoom.  
Can I play back  
image and sound  
files that I edited  
using my  
—
We cannot  
guarantee the  
accurate playback of  
files that have been  
edited using a  
computer.  
computer?  
Why is there a  
motor-like sound  
during video clip  
playback?  
The sound of the  
camera’s  
mechanical action  
was recorded.  
Not a malfunction.  
Why is there no  
sound?  
The volume on  
the TV is set to  
the minimum.  
Adjust the volume  
on the TV.  
Connecting  
to a TV  
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Question  
Why does a  
message appear  
during PictBridge printer.  
printing?  
Answer  
There is a  
problem with the  
Action  
Please refer to the  
instruction manual  
for your printer.  
Printing  
The “Cannot edit  
video clips with  
unlike settings”  
message  
You have  
attempted to join  
video clips having resolution and frame  
different  
resolutions or  
frame rates.  
Select video clips  
that have the same  
rate.  
appears.  
Why is a noise  
heard from a  
nearby TV or  
radio during  
battery  
Electromagnetic  
waves are emitted adaptor further away  
from the charger.  
Move the AC  
from the TV or radio  
when recharging the  
battery pack.  
recharging?  
Why does the  
“Insufficient  
memory  
There is no more  
available memory files, or use a card  
on the card or in  
the camera’s  
Delete unnecessary  
Misc.  
that has more  
memory available.  
remaining”  
message appear? internal memory.  
Why does the  
“Card is  
protected”  
The lock switch on Move the lock switch  
the card is in the  
to the unlocked  
position.  
locked (protect)  
message appear? position.  
Why can’t the  
camera be  
operated?  
A temporary  
Remove the battery  
pack from the  
camera, wait a few  
minutes, then  
internal circuitry  
problem may be  
the cause.  
reinstall the battery  
pack and try again.  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
A problem such  
as inability to  
record or play  
back occurs.  
The card contains After saving your  
files that were  
saved using a  
files to a different  
medium, format the  
device other than card.  
this camera.  
Can I use my  
camera abroad?  
—
When the camera is  
connected to a TV,  
you can switch the  
camera’s video  
output to NTSC or  
PAL. If you have  
questions about  
using the charger  
and power cord  
abroad, please  
consult with a dealer  
near you for advice.  
Misc.  
Why does the  
“System error”  
A problem has  
occurred within  
Check the following  
items:  
message appear? the camera or  
card.  
1 Remove the  
card and then  
install it again.  
2 Remove the  
battery pack and  
then install it  
again.  
3 Install a different  
card.  
If “System error” still  
appears after  
performing the  
above steps, then  
take the camera to  
the dealer for  
service.  
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Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a  
possible solution to the problem.  
Camera  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
No power.  
The battery  
pack is dead.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
fully charged  
battery pack.  
Or connect the  
AC adaptor  
and DC  
23, 25  
adaptor  
(optional).  
The battery  
pack has not  
been inserted  
correctly.  
Reinsert the  
battery pack,  
making sure to  
orient it  
Power  
correctly.  
A blinking  
The battery  
pack is too hot. battery pack to  
cool down.  
Wait for the  
temperature  
warning icon  
\is shown,  
and the  
camera does  
not turn on.  
29  
30  
The camera  
turns off by  
itself.  
The power  
save function  
is operating.  
Turn on the  
camera again.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
An image is  
not captured  
when the  
The power is  
not turned on.  
If the power  
save function  
was activated,  
turn on the  
[
[
] button or  
] button is  
camera before  
pressed.  
shooting.  
30  
If the camera  
was turned off,  
press the ON/  
OFF button to  
turn it on.  
The maximum Install a new  
28  
74  
number of  
images that  
can be  
captured or the  
maximum  
video clip  
card.  
Delete the  
images that are  
not necessary.  
Shooting  
recording time  
has been  
reached.  
The flash does The flash off  
Set the flash to  
automatic flash  
mode or forced  
flash mode.  
not operate.  
mode is  
selected.  
46, 62  
23, 25  
The battery  
pack is dead.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
fully charged  
battery pack.  
Or connect the  
AC adaptor  
and DC  
adaptor  
(optional).  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The digital  
zoom does not is set to I.  
The still image Set the still  
image to J  
work. The digital  
or lower.  
46, 50  
zoom setting is Set the digital  
set to “OFF”.  
zoom setting to  
“ON”.  
A warning tone The battery  
(beep-beep- pack is  
beep) sounds, consumed.  
and it is not  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
fully charged  
battery pack.  
Or connect the  
AC adaptor  
and DC  
possible to  
23, 25  
take a picture  
using the self-  
timer.  
adaptor  
(optional).  
Shooting  
When zooming The optical  
Not a  
in or out, the  
zoom  
movement  
stops  
momentarily.  
zoom has  
moved to the  
maximum  
magnification  
position.  
malfunction.  
Release the  
[T/]] button  
once, then  
press it again.  
66  
89  
29  
There is noise The ISO  
in the captured sensitivity  
Set the ISO  
sensitivity to a  
lower setting.  
image.  
setting is too  
high.  
The \icon  
The camera’s  
internal  
shooting is not temperature is wait for the  
Discontinue  
shooting, and  
appears, and  
possible.  
high.  
camera to cool  
down before  
using it again.  
No playback  
image  
appears.  
The camera is Press the REC/  
not set to the  
playback  
mode.  
PLAY button to  
set the camera  
to the playback  
mode.  
Monitor  
35  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
Hold the  
The image is  
too dark.  
The flash was  
blocked by a  
camera  
finger or other correctly, and  
53  
object.  
make sure the  
flash is not  
obstructed.  
The subject  
was too far  
away.  
Capture the  
image in the  
range of  
163  
operation of the  
flash.  
Viewing  
images  
The subject  
was lit from  
behind.  
Use the forced  
flash mode.  
46, 62  
94  
Use the  
exposure  
compensation  
function.  
Use the spot  
light-measuring  
mode.  
88  
89  
There is not  
enough light.  
Adjust the ISO  
sensitivity  
setting.  
The image is  
too bright.  
The forced  
flash mode is  
selected.  
Select a  
different flash  
mode.  
46, 62  
The subject  
Use the  
was too bright. exposure  
Viewing  
images  
94  
89  
compensation  
function.  
The ISO  
sensitivity  
setting is  
incorrect.  
Set the ISO  
sensitivity to  
=
.
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The image is  
not in focus.  
The subject is  
too close to the image with the  
camera.  
Capture the  
subject within  
the  
photographable  
The focus  
setting is not  
correct.  
57, 88  
range.  
Select the  
correct focus  
setting for your  
needs.  
The camera  
moved when  
Hold the  
camera  
correctly and  
Viewing  
images  
the [  
]
button was  
pressed.  
(camera  
shake)  
slowly press  
the [  
]
button halfway  
to lock the  
53, 60  
focus. Then  
press the [  
button all the  
way to capture  
the image.  
The focus is  
not locked  
properly.  
]
The lens is  
dirty.  
Clean the lens.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The colors of  
the images  
captured  
indoors are not  
correct.  
This is due to  
ambient  
lighting.  
Capture the  
image using  
the forced flash  
mode.  
46, 62  
90  
The white  
Set the white  
balancesetting balance setting  
is incorrect. correctly.  
The strap or a Hold the  
finger was  
blocking the  
lens.  
A part of the  
image is  
missing.  
camera  
correctly, and  
make sure the  
lens is not  
53  
Viewing  
images  
obstructed.  
“No image” is  
shown.  
There is no file Play back after  
in the internal  
memory or in  
the installed  
card.  
capturing  
images or  
making audio  
recordings.  
—
73  
During audio  
playback,there volume setting playback  
is no sound.  
The playback  
Adjust the  
on the camera volume.  
is too low.  
There is no  
color in the  
image.  
The image is  
distorted.  
The TV output Select the  
setting is not  
correct TV  
output setting.  
Connecting  
to a TV  
correct.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
No image or  
sound.  
The camera is Follow the  
not correctly  
connected to  
the TV.  
instructions to  
make the  
connection  
correctly.  
120, 136  
Connecting  
to a TV  
The TV input is Set the input  
not set  
on the TV to  
correctly.  
“VIDEO”.  
The edge of  
the image is  
cut off.  
This is a  
characteristic  
of the TV.  
Not a  
malfunction.  
—
You cannot  
edit or rotate  
an image.  
The protect  
mode is set.  
Cancel the  
protect mode.  
Image  
editing  
97  
The battery  
pack is not  
charging.  
Correctly  
insert the  
battery pack in pack is  
Make sure that  
the battery  
Charging  
the charger.  
correctly  
23  
97  
oriented when  
inserting it in  
the charger.  
The “Image is  
protected”  
message  
appears and  
the file cannot  
be deleted.  
You have  
Set the protect  
setting for the  
file to  
attempted to  
delete a file  
that is  
protected from  
accidental  
erasure.  
Misc.  
“UNLOCK”.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
The audio  
Action  
The audio  
Set the audio  
guide does not guide setting is guide setting to  
118  
sound.  
set to “OFF”.  
“ON”.  
The recording  
The recording  
Depending on  
capacity is less capacity is less the card, the  
than that  
indicated in the specified for  
section  
“Possible No.  
of Images/  
Possible  
than the value  
capacity may  
be less than the  
specified value.  
Please refer to  
the instructions  
that  
the card.  
—
Shooting Time/  
Possible  
accompanied  
the card.  
Recording  
Time”  
(page 165)  
.
The battery  
pack appears  
to be swollen.  
Normalchange Not a safety  
Misc.  
occurring with  
battery use.  
Even with  
hazard. If the  
battery quickly  
becomes  
normal correct depleted, for  
use of the  
lithium-ion  
example, it has  
reached the  
battery, it has a end of its  
tendency to  
swell as the  
number of  
charge and  
discharge  
service life.  
Replace it with  
a new battery  
pack.  
—
cycles adds up  
and it gradually  
approaches  
the end of its  
service life.  
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Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and  
filters  
Scene Select  
Setting  
Remarks  
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Sports  
a
Exposure: Fixed at @.  
Portrait  
>
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”.  
Exposure: Fixed at @.  
Landscape  
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Night view portrait Exposure: Fixed at @.  
/
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,  
changes to p.  
Snow & beach  
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Exposure: Fixed at @.  
k
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.  
Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”.  
Exposure: Fixed at @.  
Fireworks  
+
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,  
changes to p.  
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Setting  
Remarks  
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”.  
Exposure: Fixed at @.  
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,  
changes to G.  
Lamp*  
Q
When set to Qor larger, the setting becomes G.  
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.  
* The shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec.  
Filter  
Setting  
Remarks  
Monochrome  
W
Still image mode: Icannot be selected.  
Sepia  
,
About the scene select function and focus range  
settings  
i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to  
+ or -.  
i Even if you set the focus range to + or -, it changes to * when the  
scene select function is set to any setting other than =.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Camera  
Recorded image  
file format  
Still images:  
JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)  
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for  
Camera File system) is standard for digital  
still camera image files to provide  
interoperability between digital photography  
devices for the images stored on removable  
memory cards. However, it is not  
guaranteed that all devices will support the  
DCF standard.  
Video clips:  
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264*  
Audio:  
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)  
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format  
Data storage  
media  
Internal memory: Approx. 43 MB  
SD Memory Card (accepts a maximum 32 GB  
SDHC Memory Card)  
Image sensor/  
camera effective  
number of pixels  
1/2.5-inch (1.0 cm) CMOS sensor  
Still images: Approx. 9 million pixels  
Videos (HD mode): Approx. 7.31 million pixels  
Videos (SD mode): Approx. 8.84 million pixels  
* Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in  
the same H.264 format as this model. However, such files cannot be  
played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the  
data compression method.  
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Still image  
I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels)  
J: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels,  
low compression)  
K: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels,  
normal compression)  
shooting mode  
(recording  
resolution)  
Q: 3456 × 1944 pixels (approx. 6.7 million pixels,  
16:9 aspect ratio)  
t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)  
,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9  
aspect ratio)  
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)  
v: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
Video clip  
HD mode  
recording mode  
(recording  
&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
SD mode  
resolution)  
(: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps (60p)  
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,  
and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.  
Lens  
Focal length: f = 6.3 mm to 31.7 mm, Optical 5×  
zoom  
Open: F = 3.5 (Wide) to 4.7 (Tele)  
8 groups, 11 elements (including three with five  
aspheric surfaces)  
Galvanometer iris  
Internal ND filter  
35 mm film camera conversion  
Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×)  
Video clip recording: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×)  
Exposure control  
type  
Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/  
Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control  
Exposure compensation available from the shooting  
Setting Screen (0 1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps)  
Light-measuring  
mode  
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted  
measuring, spot measuring  
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Range  
Normal mode:  
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity  
Super macro mode:  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide end only)  
Digital zoom  
Shutter speed  
For shooting:  
1× to approx. 12×  
For playback:  
1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution)  
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.  
(Maximum approx. 2 seconds when scene select  
function set to lamp Q)  
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)  
Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/1,500 sec. (no  
flash)  
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.  
(1/15 sec. max.: when the scene select function is  
set to lamp Qor in the high sensitivity mode)  
Sensitivity  
Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/  
video clip recording mode:  
Auto (video clip recording: ISO 200 to 1600; still  
image shooting: ISO 50 to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100,  
ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600  
(switchable from shooting Setting Screen)  
h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the  
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).  
h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 3200 equivalent  
when Scene Select function is set to Q.  
Minimum subject  
illumination  
16 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode)  
4 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp  
mode)  
Image stabilizer  
Video: Electronic  
Still image: Electronic  
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Monitor  
2.5" (6.4 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color  
liquid crystal,  
approx. 150,000 pixels  
Flash working  
range  
GN = 3.0  
Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Wide)  
Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 1.3 m (4.27 ft.) (Tele)  
Flash modes  
Focus  
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off  
TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point  
range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:  
Continuous focus), manual focus (16 steps)  
Self-timer  
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay  
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)  
Water-resistant  
Power supply  
Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards  
(according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo)  
Can be submerged at a maximum depth of 1.5 m, for  
up to 60 minutes.  
Battery pack  
(supplied)  
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20):  
1 supplied  
AC adaptor  
(sold  
separately)  
VAR-G8  
For use with DC adaptor VAR-A2  
(sold separately)  
Power consumption  
3.1 W (When using the Li-ion  
battery during recording)  
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 70.4 (W) × 40.5 (D) × 111.4 (H) mm  
2.77 (W) × 1.59 (D) × 4.39 (H) in.  
(Maximum dimensions)  
Volume: Approx. 192 cc  
Weight  
Approx. 230 g (8.11 oz.) (camera  
only [without battery pack and  
card])  
Approx. 249 g (8.78 oz.) (including  
battery pack and card)  
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Camera connectors  
USB/AV  
Dedicated regrouped jack  
(communication/audio  
and video output)  
terminal  
Audio  
output  
310 mVrms (–8 dBs), 47 kΩ, stereo  
Video  
output  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync  
negative, composite video, NTSC  
color TV system/PAL TV system  
(switchable from the Option Setting  
Menu)  
USB  
USB 2.0 High Speed  
PC camera: USB video class  
Battery life  
Shooting  
Still image  
shooting mode  
Approx. 170 images:  
CIPA standard (when a Sandisk  
2 GB SD Memory Card is used)  
Video clip  
recording mode  
Approx. 70 minutes:  
Recorded in &mode  
Playback  
Approx. 220 minutes:  
Monitor on, continuous playback  
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a  
25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.  
i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery  
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures  
below 10 °C (50 °F), the battery pack operation time is significantly  
reduced.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
Possible Recording Time  
Shooting/  
recording  
mode  
SD Memory Card  
Resolution  
setting  
Internal  
memory  
8 GB  
16 GB  
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J
K
Q
t
,
[
v
t
&
(
)
9 images  
1,680 images  
1,530 images  
2,120 images  
2,670 images  
3,370 images  
3,080 images  
4,260 images  
5,360 images  
8 images  
11 images  
14 images  
32 images  
41 images  
53 images  
11 images  
32 images  
38 sec.  
Still image  
mode  
5,790 images 11,600 images  
7,540 images 15,100 images  
9,570 images 19,200 images  
2,120 images  
4,260 images  
5,790 images 11,600 images  
1 hr. 55 min.  
2 hr. 51 min.  
5 hr. 32 min.  
3 hr. 51 min.  
5 hr. 43 min.  
11 hr.  
Video clip  
mode  
56 sec.  
1 min. 49 sec.  
Audio  
recording  
mode  
—
43 min.  
130 hr.  
261 hr.  
i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours,  
the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file.  
In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded  
exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording  
continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are automatically created.  
The recording session continues until you stop recording, but video clip or  
voice memo recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is being  
saved.)  
i
i
The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by Sandisk is used.  
Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be  
stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.  
The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for  
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and  
shooting conditions, etc.).  
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Concerning the multi-indicator  
The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different  
camera operations.  
Multi-indicator  
Multi-indicator  
status  
Color  
Camera status  
Connected to  
computer or printer  
(USB)  
Lit  
Green  
Power save mode  
activated  
Flashing  
Slow  
During self-timer  
operation  
Red Flashing  
Accessing internal  
memory/card data  
Fast  
Connected to TV/  
VIDEO (AV)  
Orange  
Lit  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Supplied battery pack charger  
Part No.  
VAR-L20NI  
AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA,  
MAX: 0.1 A  
Power source  
Rated output  
DC 4.2 V, 650 mA  
Compatible batteries  
Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion  
battery pack (DB-L20)  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (when charging)  
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Ambient  
environment  
10 to 90% (no condensation)  
46 (W) × 92 (D) × 21.2 (H) mm  
1.81" (W) × 3.62" (D) × 0.83" (H) in.  
Dimensions  
Weight (without power cord)  
Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)  
AC 125 V, 7 A  
Power cord  
rated value  
VPC-CA9  
VPC-CA9EX  
AC 250 V, 2.5 A  
i The VPC-CA9GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate  
for the region of destination.  
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 Li-ion battery pack  
Model number  
Voltage  
DB-L20  
3.7 V  
Capacity  
720 mAh  
Ambient  
environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use,  
when charging)  
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)  
10 to 90% (no condensation)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
39.4 (W) × 35.5 (D) × 6.0 (H) mm  
1.55 (W) × 1.40 (D) × 0.24 (H) in.  
Approx. 19 g (0.7 oz.)  
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Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the USA and other countries.  
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).  
In this manual, the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft®  
Windows® XP operating system, and Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating  
system are collectively referred to as “Windows”.  
Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation®  
Inc.  
ArcSoft is a registered trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.  
Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by  
U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.  
SDHC is a trademark.  
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or  
trademarks of their respective owners.  
CAUTION  
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written  
permission.  
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation  
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,  
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and  
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a  
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go  
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting  
from the use of this camera.  
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use  
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or  
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the  
manufacturer.  
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by  
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than  
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.  
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of  
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the  
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.  
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures  
taken with a standard film camera.  
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES  
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.  
By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can  
create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share.  
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is  
used  
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using  
the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the  
image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the  
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.  
k How the autofocus works  
The autofocus is activated when the [  
Press the [ ] button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the monitor  
to indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently  
press the [ ] button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is  
] button is gently pressed halfway.  
the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused.  
<The shutter speed and aperture are displayed>  
i In the NORMAL mode, the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown  
on the Shooting Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.  
k Reasons for unfocused images  
1 The [  
] button was pressed all the way in one step.  
2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.  
h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the  
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of  
focus.  
3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.  
h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus  
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set  
to the super macro (close-up) mode (pages 57 and 87), the image will  
not be in focus.  
k Preventing blurred images  
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.  
2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the [  
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera  
steady, gently continue to press the [ ] button all the way down.  
] button halfway.  
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the [  
ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.  
] button will  
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES  
Photographing a moving subject  
Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The  
autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be  
blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject  
is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints  
for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.  
k Reasons for unfocused images  
When the [  
] button is gently pressed halfway, the camera’s autofocus  
works by determining the distance between the camera and the subject.  
Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped,  
the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the  
focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture.  
And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the [  
] button all  
the way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus  
failing to activate the autofocus in time.  
k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 87])  
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your  
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the  
subject is automatically determined when you press the [  
] button halfway.  
In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the focus by  
specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before  
taking the picture.  
k How to photograph a moving subject  
1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance  
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.  
2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the [  
]
button all the way down.  
<Advantage of using the manual focus>  
i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to  
activate.  
i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more  
accurate.  
<Using the manual focus effectively>  
i When photographing a moving subject, press the [  
] button just before  
the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be released  
when the subject is at the correct distance.  
i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an  
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.  
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Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)  
Points:  
i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.  
i Move in close to your subject.  
i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.  
NOTE  
i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best  
advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the  
background does not compete with the subject.  
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try  
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.  
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear  
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or  
changing the exposure compensation setting.  
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)  
Points:  
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.  
i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).  
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the [  
] button, or you’ll miss the action.  
NOTE  
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the  
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the  
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not  
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.  
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than  
the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.  
i Learn to press the [  
] button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo  
chance occurs.  
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES  
Night photography (night view portrait mode /)  
Points:  
i Avoid camera shake.  
i Increase the ISO sensitivity.  
NOTE  
i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so  
there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be  
blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting.  
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by  
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or  
your subject’s face will appear too bright.  
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for  
about 2 seconds.  
Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)  
Points:  
i Shoot using a high resolution.  
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.  
i Pay attention to picture composition.  
NOTE  
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the  
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.  
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the  
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping  
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.  
Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a  
clear photo.  
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and  
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.  
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