INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
VPC-S60EX
VPC-S60
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-S60EX and VPC-S60.
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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kFOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
kFOR EU USERS
Note:
iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of
the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic
equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
kSymbols used in this manual
HINT
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 111)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 117).
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Install the battery
1
Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries.
h The battery/card cover is located on the bottom of the camera.
Batteries
Battery/card cover
2
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.
h The Shooting Screen appears.
ON/OFF button
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Shooting
kSingle shot (still
image) photography
Shutter button
1
2
Press the [m] button.
h The screen to set the
shooting mode and self
timer appears.
Press the [m] button to select
the single shot mode, and
press the SET button.
h An icon in the upper left
area of the monitor indicates
the active shooting mode
setting.
c:Single shot mode
P:Sequential shots mode
X:Video clip recording mode
SET button
[m] button
3
Press the shutter button.
h The image is captured.
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kVideo clip recording
1
2
Press the [m] button to select
the video clip recording
mode.
<Shooting mode>
Press the shutter button.
h Recording begins.
h To stop recording, press the
shutter button again.
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Playback
kStill image playback
Playback button [=]
SET button
1
Press the playback button [=].
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h To view other images, press the
[l] or [m] button.
h If the playback button [=] is
pressed, the display returns to
the Shooting Screen.
kVideo clip playback
1
Press the playback button [=].
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
[l] or [m] button
h Press the [l] or [m] button to
display the video clip you wish to
play back.
h Video clips are indicated by a
video clip pattern along the top
and bottom of the screen.
2
Press the SET button.
h Playback of the selected video
clip begins.
Video clip pattern
h If the playback button [=] is
pressed again, the display
changes to the Shooting Screen.
<Video Clip Playback
Screen>
When you are finished taking pictures...
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
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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.
Convenient
functions
Basic operation
Additional functions
For more accurate
Getting started
shooting
“Recording a video clip”
on page 40
“Shooting single shots”
on page 31
“SHOOTING
Log the date and
time of your photos focus
“DATE AND TIME
•
•
•
•
•
“FOCUS RANGE”
(manual focus) on
page 52
SETTING” on page 19
Zoom in on the
subject
“USING THE ZOOM”
on page 47
Close-up
photography
“FOCUS RANGE”
(macro mode) on
page 52
Set the focus to a
narrow range
•
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS”
on page 39
•
“FOCUS AREA
SETTING” on page 61
Check the focus
status
•
•
“Zoom jump playback”
on page 36
Optimize the photo quality
“RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING” on page 58
•
Capture fast-moving subjects
•
“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (sports mode) on page 44
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Convenient
functions
Basic operation
Additional functions
Shoot in dark conditions
•
•
•
“EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 65
“FLASH SETTING” on page 48
“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view mode) on page 44
Increase the camera’s sensitivity
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 62
Photographing people
•
“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (cosmetic mode/portrait mode/night view
mode) on page 44
•
“FLASH SETTING” (red-eye reduction) on page 48
Photographing landscapes
“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (landscape mode) on page 44
•
Take a self-photo
“SELF-TIMER” on page 50
•
Make images lighter Adjust the camera’s
or darker
sensitivity
•
“EXPOSURE
CORRECTION” on
page 65
•
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on
page 62
Change the color of Make white appear
the images
natural
•
“USING THE SCENE
FUNCTION”
•
“WHITE BALANCE” on
page 63
(monochrome/sepia)
on page 44
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Convenient
functions
Basic operation
Additional functions
Getting started
viewing images
•
“Playing back the video
clip” on page 41
•
“Viewing still images”
on page 33
Search for image
data
Check the focus
status
•
“9-image display
•
“Zoom jump playback”
on page 36
playback” on page 34
Magnify an image
Change the angle of
view
•
“Magnifying (zooming
in) the image” on
page 35
•
“ROTATE IMAGE” on
page 70
Slideshow playback
“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 80
•
Adjust the monitor brightness
“Adjust the monitor brightness” on page 29
•
Search for image data
•
“9-image display playback” on page 34
Delete files
Protect images from accidental erasure
“IMAGE PROTECT” on page 68
Format a card
•
“Erasing files” on
page 37
•
•
“INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND
INTERNAL MEMORY” on page 95
Specify the number of prints and date imprint
“PRINT SETTINGS” on page 74
•
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data
was recorded
•
“DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 81
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CONTENTS
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................1
CONTENTS ............................................................................................4
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................................7
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ..................................9
SYSTEM MAP ......................................................................................11
„ SETUP
PARTS NAMES ....................................................................................12
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD ........................................14
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ..............................................17
DATE AND TIME SETTING .................................................................19
„ BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................22
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ...........................31
SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS .....................................................39
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ......................................40
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION .........................................................44
USING THE ZOOM ..............................................................................47
FLASH SETTING ..................................................................................48
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................50
FOCUS RANGE ...................................................................................52
„ SHOOTING
ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU ..............................................54
TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTING ..................................57
RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING .................................................58
FOCUS AREA SETTING ......................................................................61
ISO SENSITIVITY .................................................................................62
WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................63
EXPOSURE CORRECTION .................................................................65
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CONTENTS
„ PLAYBACK
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ................................................ 66
IMAGE PROTECT ............................................................................... 68
ROTATE IMAGE .................................................................................. 70
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) .................................................... 71
COPY DATA ........................................................................................ 72
PRINT SETTINGS ............................................................................... 74
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................... 80
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ...... 81
„ OPTION
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU ..................................................... 82
SOUNDS .............................................................................................. 85
POST-VIEW SETTING ........................................................................ 87
SCREEN LANGUAGE ......................................................................... 88
TV SYSTEM SETTING ........................................................................ 89
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION ......................................................... 90
FILE No. RESET FUNCTION .............................................................. 92
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY ...... 95
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................. 97
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND
CARD MEMORY ............................................................................. 98
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE ......................... 100
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„ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................102
DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................103
„ APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................111
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................117
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................123
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES .......................................................130
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Handstrap: 1
i SANYO Software Pack
(CD-ROM): 1
i AA alkaline batteries: 2
(batteries made exclusively to
be used as included
accessories)
i Dedicated AV interface
cable: 1
i
Dedicated USB interface cable: 1
i “SAFETY MANUAL”
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
digital camera.
i Quick Guide
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Attaching the handstrap
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 Multi Media Card
What “card” means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used
in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all
installation, removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both SD
Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
It’s loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera,
including a super-quick focus, an easy-to-understand guidance display on a
large screen, a more extensive scene function, and more.
You’ll never miss a photo opportunity, thanks to
the quick focus: Touch focus (see page 57)
Just touch the shutter button lightly, and the touch sensor automatically
focuses the image (touch focus).
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k Abundant scene functions
You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.)
for specific shooting conditions.
AUTO
USE AUTO SETTINGS
k Speedy mode-switching
Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots
with a single button operation.
VIDEO CLIP
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SYSTEM MAP
The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer,
printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for exam-
ple, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a
printer for direct printing of your photos. Or take the card to a photo shop to
have your photos printed there.
Internet
Computer
Dedicated
USBinterface
cable
Printer
Dedicated AV
interface cable
TV
DC adaptor
AC adaptor
(sold separately) (optional)
i Card reader
i DPOF-
compatible
printer
Separately sold or
i Photo shop
commercially available
SD Memory Card/
Multi Media Card
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SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
Shutter button
Touch sensor indicator
ON/OFF button
Flash
Self-timer indicator
PC/AV terminal
cover
Lens
Mirror: Check the camera angle when
taking a picture of yourself.
Microphone
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PARTS NAMES
Rear
Illumination sensor
• Detects the ambient
brightness and
Zoom switch [W]/[T]
Strap holder
automatically
adjusts the
brightness of the
monitor accordingly.
Playback button [=]
[n] button
[m] button
SET button
SCENE button
Monitor
[o] button
MENU button
[l] button
Bottom
Battery/card cover
Tripod stand hole
Speaker
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND
CARD
Your camera has an internal memory, which means that you can take photos
even when no card is installed. By using a card, however, you will be able to
take many more photos.
The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 95).
1
Open the battery/card cover.
h While gently pressing the
battery/card cover, slide it open.
Battery/card cover
2
Insert the batteries.
h Make sure that the batteries’
polarities (M and N) are
correct.
Batteries
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD
3
Insert the card.
h Firmly insert the card until it
clicks into place.
Card
[o] mark
4
Close the battery/card cover.
1 Open
When removing the card...
h To remove the card, press it
down, and then release. The
card will protrude slightly, and
you can then pull it out.
2 Press and
release
3 Pull out
Keep your finger on the card until it
is completely inserted or released.
i If you remove your finger too soon,
the card may spring out and
become lost or hit someone in the
eye.
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CAUTION
Be careful when removing the card.
i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.
i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or
printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you
risk losing the data stored in the card.
Manganese batteries cannot be used.
i Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life, but there is the
danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera.
Other batteries
i If you wish to use batteries other than the alkaline batteries (LR6), we
recommend the following.
h AA-size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries (SANYO
HR-3UTG) × 2
h AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2
When installing the batteries, make sure that they are oriented correctly.
Do not open the battery/card cover when the camera is turned on.
i If the battery/card cover is opened while the power is on, important data
may be lost. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses
that result from failure to comply with this warning.
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 internal backup battery
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the batteries are kept in the camera continuously for about 2
days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it
is therefore recommended that the batteries be removed from the camera
if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the batteries are
removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared.
Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera
settings are correct.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera
In the shooting mode
1
Press the ON/OFF button.
h The camera turns on.
ON/OFF button
h The camera turns on in the
shooting mode that was active
before it was last turned off.
In the playback mode
1
Press the playback button [=] for
at least one second.
h The Playback Screen appears on
the monitor (pages 33 and 41).
Monitor
Playback button [=]
Turning off the camera
1
Press the ON/OFF button.
h The camera turns off.
<If the camera was turned on by pressing the playback button [
=]>
h When the playback button [=] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the
camera turns off.
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About the auto power off function
In order to preserve battery power when, for example, the camera has
accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off”
function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of
inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback
[factory default settings]).
i If the auto power save function has operated to turn the camera off, press
the ON/OFF button to turn it back on.
i You can change the setting for the time elapsed before the camera
automatically turns off (page 90).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the
dedicated USB connection cable, the auto power save function is disabled,
and the camera turns off after about 12 hours.
HINT
If the K icon appears...
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured is recorded with
it. When the date and time cannot be recorded with the image because the
date and time have not yet been set (page 19), the K icon appears. To
have the date and time recorded with images, please make this setting
before capturing images.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you
can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make
sure the correct date and time are set.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
camera on, and press the MENU
button.
h The Recording Menu appears
(page 54).
RECORDING MENU
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
ISO
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
2
3
Press the [o] button to select the
3 tab.
h The Option Menu appears.
OPTION MENU(1/2)
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
2 SEC
Press the [m] button to select
“CLOCK SET”, and press the SET
button or the [m] button.
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
NTSC
h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h The current date and time settings
are shown.
h Follow the procedures below to
enable or disable the date display
during playback, to set the display
format for the date, and to set the
date and time.
CLOCK SET
2006/03/01
Y / M / D
h To return to the Option Menu, press
the MENU button.
OK
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Set the date and time.
1 Press the [m] button to select the
year indication.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to
change the year indication.
h Repeat these steps to select the
month indication and day
CLOCK SET
Y / M / D
OK
indication, and set the date to
December 24, 2006.
3 Press the SET button or the [m]
button to select the time indication.
4 Press the [n] or [o] button to
change the time setting.
CLOCK SET
Y / M / D
5 Press the [m] button to select the
Y/M/D indication.
6 Press the [n] or [o] button to
change the displayed date order.
OK
CLOCK SET
Y / M / D
OK
h Press the [n] button to change the displayed date order as follows:
year/month/day → month/day/year → day/month/year
h Press the [o] button to change it in the reverse order.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
5
Press the SET button.
h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the
Option Menu.
h The Option Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed.
HINT
i Under normal conditions, while the batteries are 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 batteries and before shooting or recording of any
type (follow steps 1 to 4).
To correct the date and time settings
i In step 4, select the indication that you want to change, and follow the
procedure to change the indication.
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BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
How to hold the camera
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and
making sure the camera is stable.
Correct hold
Incorrect hold
A finger is blocking the lens or flash.
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the
handstrap.
HINT
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when
they are played back (page 70).
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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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
About the touch sensor (touch focus)
With the touch sensor, the image is focused simply by a light finger-touch on
the shutter button (focus lock). With the subject in focus, just gently press the
shutter button to take the picture for a perfectly focused image.
At the same time, the touch sensor is temporarily deactivated whenever the
Recording Menu (page 54) is displayed, thereby facilitating operation of these
screens.
Furthermore, you can also deactivate the touch sensor so that the autofocus
operates only when you press the shutter button halfway (page 57).
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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 52).
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.
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Switching between the shooting mode and
playback mode
Switch between the shooting mode and the playback mode.
1
2
Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the camera on.
ON/OFF button
Playback button
[=]
Press the playback button [=].
h Each time the playback button is
pressed, the camera switches
between the shooting mode and
the playback mode.
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<Shooting mode>
100-0001
HINT
<Playback mode>
To turn the camera on in the playback
mode
i Press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second, and the camera will
turn on in the playback mode.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
How to switch the shooting mode
Your camera can capture single still photos (single shot shooting mode),
record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of
still photos (sequential shots shooting mode).
1
2
Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the camera on.
ON/OFF button
[m] button
Press the [m] button.
h The screen to set the
shooting mode and the self
timer appears.
3
4
Press the [m] button to select
the shooting mode.
Press the SET button.
h The selected shooting mode
is not set.
SET button
h An icon in the upper left area
of the monitor indicates the
active shooting mode setting.
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<Shooting mode>
c:Single shot mode
X:Video clip recording mode
P:Sequential shots mode
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Switching the display mode
In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode”
which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you
shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned
off, providing a full view of the subject.
1
2
Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the camera on.
ON/OFF button
SET button
Press the SET button.
h Each time the SET button is
pressed, the camera switches
between the settings display
mode and the normal display
mode.
180
<Settings display mode>
<Normal display mode>
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Adjust the monitor brightness
The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the
optimum readability in the ambient light.
1
2
Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the camera on.
ON/OFF button
MENU button
Press the MENU button for at
least 1 second.
h The Monitor Brightness
Screen appears.
3
4
Press the [n] and [o] buttons
to adjust the brightness.
h When set to AUTO, the
illumination sensor (page 13)
detects the ambient
brightness and automatically
adjusts the brightness of the
monitor accordingly.
[o] button
[n] button
Press the SET button.
h The monitor brightness is
set, and the Monitor
Brightness Screen is
canceled.
LCD BRIGHTNESS
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Hints for taking pictures
Muting the camera sounds
i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter
button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted (page 85).
Where is the image data saved?
i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory
or on the card installed in the camera.
i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If
no card is installed, the data is recorded 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 CCD, light lines or ghost patterns (flare
phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is
recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from
behind.
Switching the guidance display ON/OFF
i Press the [l] button. Each time the [l] button is pressed, the guidance
display switches between ON and OFF.
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image
mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the
sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several
successive images are captured. For more information about taking
sequential shots, please see page 39.
Shooting single shots
1
2
Set the camera to the single
shot mode (page 27).
Shutter button
Touch sensor indicator
Rest your finger on the
shutter button.
h If the touch sensor
(page 57) has been set to
ON, when the shutter button
is touched, the touch sensor
indicator lights, the
autofocus operates and the
image is focused (focus
lock).
<If the touch sensor is set
to OFF>
h Engage the autofocus by
pressing the shutter button
halfway.
F2.8
1/30
Still image shooting icon
<Still Image Shooting Screen>
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3
4
Gently press the shutter button.
h Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to
move the camera.
h The image that was captured appears on the
monitor as long as the shutter button is kept
pressed (post view).
Release your finger from the shutter button.
h The captured image is recorded.
HINT
Focus indicator
Target mark
What is the camera focusing on?
i
A target mark
&
on the monitor shows
the area the camera is focusing on.
The camera automatically determines the
correct focus by measuring from 9
i
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.
F2.8
1/30
i The large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area in
the center of the screen.
Shutter speed
Aperture
About the focus indicator
Motion alert icon
i
A green focus indicator appears when
the subject is successfully focused, or a
red focus indicator when the camera
was not able to focus the subject.
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed
i
When the camera focuses and the target
mark appears, at the same time, the
shutter speed and aperture settings are
also displayed. You can use them as a
reference when shooting.
F2.8
1/15
If the motion alert icon appears...
i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility
that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the
motion alert 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 48).
i When shooting with the scene function set to the fireworks ^ mode, the
motion alert icon always appears, but this is normal.
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
Viewing still images
The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same.
Playback button [=]
5
Press the playback button [=].
h If the playback button [=]
was pressed to turn the
camera on, however, press
the playback button [=] for
at least 1 second.
h The image most recently
captured appears on the
monitor.
6
View other images.
h Press the [l] or [m] button to
display the previous or next
image.
To display the previous
image:
Press [l].
To display the next image:
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Press [m].
h To return to Shooting Screen,
press the playback button
[=].
<If the camera was turned on
by pressing the playback
button [
=]>
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[=] or ON/OFF button is
pressed, the camera turns off.
When you are finished viewing images...
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
HINT
For still images with voice memo (page 46)...
i When the shutter button is pressed, the voice memo is played back.
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9-image display playback
1
2
Press the playback button
[=].
Zoom switch
Press [W] ([P]) on the
zoom switch.
h The 9-image display
appears.
3
Select the image to play
back.
h Press the arrow buttons to
move the orange frame to
the desired image, and
press the SET button.
Instead of pressing the
SET button, you can press
[T] ([]]) on the zoom
switch to show the image
full screen.
Arrow buttons
SET button
Orange frame
Video
clip
Still image
100
0001
0004
0007
0002
0005
0008
0003
0006
0009
Image number
Folder number
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image
1
2
Display the image that you want to magnify.
Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom
switch.
h Magnification is enabled.
h The image is magnified, and the
central portion of image is
displayed.
h Press the arrow buttons to view
different parts of the magnified
image.
MOVE
100%
ZOOM I/O
PRESS SHUTTER TO SAVE
To magnify:
Magnification increases with
each press of [T] ([]]) on the
zoom switch.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases with
each press of [W] ([P]) on the
zoom switch.
h Press the SET 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 shutter button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still
image.
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Zoom jump playback
You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus.
1
2
Display a still image to view
using zoom jump playback.
Zoom switch
Press the SET button.
h The image is magnified.
h If the magnified view appears
to be in focus, then the
overall image will be in focus.
3
Press the arrow buttons to
move to the part you wish to
magnify, and press [T] ([]])
on the zoom switch.
h The displayed area is further
magnified.
SET button
Arrow buttons
To magnify further:
Magnification increases with
each press of [T] ([]]) on
the zoom switch.
To go back: Magnification
decreases with each press of
[W] ([P]) on the zoom
switch.
h Press the SET button again
to return to the normal size
(100%) screen.
128%
MOVE
ZOOM I/O
PRESS SHUTTER TO SAVE
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
Erasing files
You can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them.
You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once.
1
To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the
card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera’s
internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete
procedure.
2
Set the camera to the playback
DELETE
mode, and press the [n] button.
h The Delete Screen appears.
DELETE ALL
DELETE ALL:
DELETE SINGLE
Erases all the data.
DELETE SINGLE:
EXIT
Erases one file at a time.
EXIT:
OK
Returns to the Playback Menu.
3
Delete the files.
<To delete all the files>
1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to view the images and check if it is OK
to delete all the files.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select DELETE ALL.
3 Press the SET button.
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. To erase the files, select
“YES”, and press the SET button. When the file delete is
completed, “NO IMAGE” is shown.
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<To delete one file>
1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select DELETE SINGLE.
3 Press the SET button.
h The currently displayed file is deleted.
h To delete other files, repeat steps 1 to 3.
CAUTION
About protected images
i Files that are protected from accidental erase cannot be erased. To erase
protected files, set the protect setting for the file to off (page 68), and then
follow the file delete procedure.
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SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS
When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession.
1
Set the camera to the sequential
shots mode (page 27).
h If the resolution is set to k, the
setting changes automatically to
{.
Sequential shots
shooting icon
2
Press the shutter button to start
shooting.
h Sequential shots shooting begins.
<Estimated maximum number of
sequential shots>
Resolution
D
Max. no. of shots
Approx. 4 shots
Approx. 6 shots
Approx. 12 shots
Approx. 79 shots
z
t
[
* The maximum number of
sequential shots will differ
depending on the subject.
h Note that if the shutter button is
released during shooting, shooting
stops immediately.
HINT
Limitations of sequential shots settings
i It is not possible to set the resolution to E.
i The following scene functions cannot be set.
\]^_ and a.
i Flash photography is not possible.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Recording a video clip
1
Set the camera to the video
clip recording mode
(page 27).
Shutter button
2
Press the shutter button.
h Video clip recording
begins. During recording,
the recording time is shown
on the monitor.
h It is not necessary to
continue pressing the
shutter button while
shooting.
3
End the recording.
h Press the shutter button
again to stop recording and
save the video clip.
00:45:00
Video clip shooting icon
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Playing back the video clip
Playback button [=]
4
Press the playback button
[=].
h If the playback button [=]
was pressed to turn the
camera on, however, press
the playback button [=] for
at least 1 second.
h The video clip just recorded
appears on the monitor.
h Video clips are indicated by
a video clip pattern along
the top and bottom of the
screen.
[o] button
5
Press the SET button.
h Video clip playback begins.
h To stop playback, press the
[o] button.
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Outline of playback operation
To do this...
Do this
Stop playback
During playback, press the [o] button
During playback, press the SET button.
Pause
During accelerated playback, press the [n] button.
To extract a still image
While playback is paused, press the shutter button.
To playback Duringforward While playback is paused, press the [m]
one image
playback
button.
at a time
(single-
frame step)
During reverse While playback is paused, press the [l]
playback button.
Duringforward While playback is paused, press and hold the
playback [m] button.
During reverse While playback is paused, press and hold the
Slow
playback
playback
[l] button.
During forward playback, press the [m] button.
* The playback speed changes each time the
[m] button is pressed, as follows:
Forward
playback
Normal playback
→
2x
→
5x
→
10x
→
15x
Press the [l] button to resume normal
playback speed.
To
accelerate
playback
During forward playback, press the [l] button.
* The playback speed changes each time the
[l] button is pressed, as follows:
15x ← 10x ← 5x
Reverse
playback
Press the [m] button to resume normal
playback speed.
Return to normal playback speed Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, press [T] on the
zoom switch.
Softer: During playback, press [W] on the
Adjusting the volume
zoom switch.
When you are finished viewing video clips...
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
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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CAUTION
The data for a video clip 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.)
If video clip recording stops even when there is card memory
remaining…
i Depending on the card you are using, recording may stop even if there is
remaining memory in the card.
i For video clip recording, it is recommended that a high-speed memory
card be used.
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION
You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.)
for specific shooting conditions.
1
Set the camera to the shooting
mode (page 26), and press the
SCENE button.
AUTO
h The screen to select the settings
suitable for the scene (shooting
conditions) appears.
USE AUTO SETTINGS
2
Use the arrow buttons to select the
desired setting.
<Example: In the single
shot mode>
<Features of each setting>
Shooting mode setting
Scene setting
Features
c
P
X
m
X
Auto
The camera makes the
optimum settings.
m
m
Y
Sports
Capture a split-second image
of a fast-moving subject.
m
m
m
Enhance the three-
dimensional feel of the
subject by blurring the
background.
Z
Portrait
m
m
m
[
Flowers
Capture the vivid colors of
flowers.
m
m
m
n
m
m
\
Landscape
For beautiful shots of distant
scenery.
Photograph the subject while
keeping the background
night scenery.
]
Night view
m
n
m
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION
Shooting mode setting
Scene setting
Features
c
P
X
m
^
Fireworks
For capturing fireworks at
night.
m
n
_
Lamp
Photograph in low-light
conditions
m
n
m
a
Still image with
sound
Shoot a still image and add a
voice memo.
m
n
n
7
Cosmetic
Skin tones are enhanced in
close-up shots.
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
8
Monochrome
Create black-and-white
photos.
9
Sepia
Create sepia-tone photos.
?
Sharpness
Accentuates the outlines in
the image.
>
Contrast
Accentuates the light and
dark areas in the image.
@
Vivid
Accentuates the colors in the
image.
m: Available n: Not available
3
Press the SET button.
h This completes the scene select
setting.
180
h The display returns to the Shooting
Screen.
h The scene function setting is shown
on the monitor.
Scene function setting
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Capture a still image with a voice memo
With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio
track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track
is called a “voice memo”.
1
2
On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 44), select
a, and press the SET button.
Press the shutter button to take the picture, then speak into the
microphone.
h During recording, be careful not to obstruct the microphone with your
fingers, for example.
h The maximum recording time for a voice memo is about 10 seconds.
h To end the recording before 10 seconds has elapsed, press the
shutter button.
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USING THE ZOOM
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1
2
Set the camera to the shooting
mode (page 26), and point the
camera lens at the subject.
Zoom switch
Press the zoom switch to
compose the desired image.
[T]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is
pressed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.
h When the optical zoom factor is
at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When [T] on the
zoom switch is pressed again,
the mode changes to the digital
zoom mode and zooming
continues.
Monitor
Zoom bar
Pointer
When both optical
and digital zoom are
enabled
Optical zoom
Digital zoom (yellow)
3
Take the picture.
When optical zoom
only is enabled
HINT
Can’t access the digital zoom?
i When the resolution is set to k, the digital zoom is not available in the
single-shot mode.
Can’t access the optical zoom?
i During video clip recording, only the digital zoom is available, and the
optical zoom cannot be used.
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FLASH SETTING
The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,
but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s
flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode,
flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is
appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only
when taking single-shot still images.
1
Set the camera to the single-shot
shooting mode (page 27), and
press the [n] ([?]) button.
h The flash setting changes.
h The flash setting appears on the
monitor.
[n] ([?]) button
h The flash setting can also be
changed from the Recording
Menu (page 55).
No flash indication:
The camera will detect the
subject brightness and use the
flash only when required. In a
backlight situation, if only the
center of the image is very dark,
the flash will operate to
compensate (auto flash).
FLASH
AUTO
m: The flash will operate with every
image captured regardless of the
conditions. Use this setting
under backlight conditions, when
the subject is in shade, under
fluorescent lighting conditions,
etc. (forced flash).
Flash mode icon
l: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting
when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is
prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).
J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the
flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a
manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s
eyes (red-eye reduction).
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FLASH SETTING
2
3
Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and
press the SET button.
Press the shutter button.
h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the
selected mode.
HINT
In the automatic flash mode...
i In the automatic flash mode, when the subject is in focus, a k icon
appearing on the monitor indicates that the flash will operate.
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SELF-TIMER
Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot shooting mode.
1
2
Set the camera to the shooting
mode (page 26), and press the [m]
button.
PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE
Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select
the self-timer setting.
y: The image is captured about
2 seconds after the shutter button
is pressed.
Self-timer menu
x: The image is captured about
10 seconds after the shutter button
is pressed.
3
Press the SET button.
h This completes the self-timer setting.
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SELF-TIMER
HINT
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...
i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the
self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more
time to restart the self-timer.
i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off c.
i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset
to off.
When x is selected...
Self-timer indicator
i When the shutter button is pressed,
the self-timer indicator flashes for
approximately 10 seconds, after
which shooting begins.
i About 3 seconds before shooting,
the self-timer indicator flashes
faster.
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FOCUS RANGE
1
Set the camera to the shooting
mode (page 26), and press the [o]
button.
FOCUS
AUTO
h The screen to set the focus range
appears.
*: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject within a
range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) (Wide
end) or 40 cm (15.75 in.) (Tele
end) to infinity (autofocus).
+: You can focus on a subject within
a range of 5 cm (1.97 in.) (Wide
end) or 40 cm (15.75 in.) (Tele
end) to 70 cm (27.56 in.)
(macro).
-: The focus can be manually set to
any distance from 5 cm (1.97 in.)
to 8 m (26.25 ft), as well as to
infinity (manual focus).
2
Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired focus range, and
press the SET button.
h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the
Shooting Screen.
HINT
i When the focus range is set to macro +, the zoom is set to the wide end.
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FOCUS RANGE
How to use the manual focus
1
2
Set the focus range to manual -
(page 52).
Press the SET button.
h The focus distance adjustment bar
appears.
3
Press the [l] or [m] button to adjust
the focus distance, and press the
SET button.
FOCUS
MANUAL
h The focus distance is set, and you
are returned to the Shooting
Screen.
HINT
About the focus range
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface
and the subject.
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual
distance. Use the monitor to confirm the focus and compose the photo.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
i If the focus distance is set to 30 cm (11.81 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 30 cm (11.81 in.) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
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SHOOTING
ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU
Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu.
1
2
Set the camera to a shooting
mode (page 27).
Press the MENU button.
h The Recording Menu
corresponding to the shooting
mode set in step 1 appears.
h The Recording Menu can be
canceled by pressing the MENU
button.
MENU button
RECORDING MENU
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
ISO
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
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ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU
Overview of the Recording Menu
RECORDING MENU
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
ISO
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
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1 Touch sensor menu (page 57)
3 Focus mode menu (page 61)
B: 9-point focus mode
C: Spot focus mode
#: Set the shutter button
touch sensor to ON.
$: Set the shutter button
4 ISO sensitivity menu
touch sensor to OFF.
(page 62)
2 Resolution menu/video clip
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically(corresponds
to ISO50 to 200).
mode menu (page 58)
<Single-shot/sequential shots
shooting mode>
k: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760
pixels (single-shot
*: Corresponds to ISO50
u: Corresponds to ISO100
v: Corresponds to ISO200
w: Corresponds to ISO400
shooting mode only
D: Shoot at 2,816 × 2,112
5 White balance menu (page 63)
pixels
z: Shoot at 2,288 × 1,712
>: The camera will determine
pixels
the setting automatically.
t: Shoot at 1,600 × 1,200
r: For photography in fair
pixels
weather (sunny) conditions
[: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels
<Video clip recording mode>
5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels
d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels
o: In overcast conditions
p: Under fluorescent lighting
q: Under incandescent
lighting
]: For setting the most
<: Make an audio recording
accurate white balance
(page 59)
6 Exposure correction icon
(page 65)
h Change the brightness of the
image.
i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously
enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and
the other settings accordingly change automatically.
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TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS)
SETTING
The touch sensor function, by which the autofocus is activated by a finger-
touch on the shutter button, can be set to ON or OFF. When the touch sensor
function is set to OFF, the autofocus is activated when you press the shutter
button halfway; then gently press the shutter button to snap the picture.
1
2
Display the Recording Menu (page 54).
Select “TOUCH SENSOR” and
press the SET button.
RECORDING MENU
h The sensor menu appears.
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
ISO
#: The touch sensor function is set to
ON.
$: The touch sensor function is set to
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
OFF.
3
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h The selected touch sensor function is set.
CAUTION
i When the camera is attached to a tripod, the touch sensor sensibility may
be diminished. This happens because the touch sensor works by detecting
changes in the capacitance when the camera is touched with bare hands.
The touch sensor sensibility will also be diminished, for example, if you
hold the camera with gloved hands.
i When the camera is used near inverter-type fluorescent lights, the touch
sensor sensitivity may be diminished.
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RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING
By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is
enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large
and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose.
1
2
Display the Recording Menu (page 54).
In the single shot or sequential
shots shooting mode select
RECORDING MENU
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
ISO
[RESOLUTION], or in the video clip
recording mode select [VIDEO CLIP
MODE], and press the SET button.
h The resolution menu or video clip
mode menu appears.
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
<Single shot/sequential shots
shooting mode>
<Example: Single shot
shooting mode>
k: Shoot image at 3,680 × 2,760
pixels (Single shot mode only)
D: Shoot image at 2,816 × 2,112
pixels
z: Shoot image at 2,288 × 1,712 pixels
t: Shoot image at 1,600 × 1,200 pixels
[: Shoot image at 640 × 480 pixels
<Video clip recording mode>
5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels.
d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels.
<: Make an audio recording (page 59)
3
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h The selected resolution setting or video clip mode setting is set.
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RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING
Record and play back an audio file
In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings.
k Record an audio file
1
2
Display PAGE 1 of the Recording
Menu for the video clip recording
mode (page 54).
Remaining time
Select the audio recording icon
< from the video clip mode
menu, and press the SET button.
17:03:19
3
4
Press the MENU button.
h The recording mode is enabled.
Press the shutter button.
h Audio recording begins. It is not
necessary to continue pressing
the shutter button while recording.
h Take care not to cover the
microphone with your fingers.
5
End the recording.
h Press the shutter button again to
stop recording.
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k Playing back audio recordings
Listen to your audio recordings.
1
Display the desired audio data.
h A musical note graphic appears on
the screen.
100-0013
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2
Play back the recording.
To do this...
Do this
Forward playback
Stop playback
Press the SET button.
During playback, press the [o] button
During playback, press the SET button.
During fast forward or fast reverse, press the
[n] button.
Pause
During forward playback, press the [m] button.
* The speed changes each time the [m] button
is pressed, as follows:
Fast forward
Normal playback
→
2x
→
5x
→
10x
→
15x
Press the [l] button to resume normal speed.
During forward playback, press the [l] button.
* The speed changes each time the [l] button
is pressed, as follows:
Fast reverse
15x ← 10x ← 5x
Press the [m] button to resume normal speed.
Return to normal playback speed Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, press [T] on the
zoom switch.
Softer: During playback, press [W] on the
Adjusting the volume
zoom switch.
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FOCUS AREA SETTING
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting
only):
9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different
focus points within the shooting area visible on the
monitor. When the image is focused, a target
mark & appears.
Spot focus:
The camera focuses on the subject in the center
of the monitor.
1
2
Display the Recording Menu
(page 54).
RECORDING MENU
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
Select “FOCUS METHOD” and
press the SET button.
h The focus mode menu appears.
ISO
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
B:9-point range finder focus is
selected.
C:Spot focus is selected.
12
h When the spot focus setting is
selected, the focus mark + appears
in the center of the monitor.
3
Select the desired icon, and press
the SET button.
h The focus area is set.
Focus mark
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ISO SENSITIVITY
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to
the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a
fixed setting.
1
2
Display the Recording Menu (page 54).
Select “ISO” and press the SET
button.
RECORDING MENU
h The ISO sensitivity menu appears.
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
ISO
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically (equivalent to
ISO50 to 200 [video clip recording
mode: ISO200 to 800]).
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
*: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50
equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO200).
u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO100 equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO400).
v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO200 equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO800).
w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO400 equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO1,600).
3
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h The ISO sensitivity is set.
HINT
i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may
increase.
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WHITE BALANCE
This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting
conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change
the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
1
2
Display the Recording Menu (page 54).
Select “WHITE BALANCE” and
press the SET button.
RECORDING MENU
h The white balance menu appears.
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
FOCUS METHOD
ISO
>: The camera will make the white
balance adjustment automatically
based on the natural and artificial
light conditions. This is the setting
used in the auto mode.
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
r: For shooting outside on a sunny
day.
o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day.
p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.
q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.
]: For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be
specified (one-push).
Setting procedure
1 Select the ] icon, fill the entire screen with a plain white
card (or piece of paper, etc.), and press the SET button.
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Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h This completes the white balance setting.
h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is
retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or
q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you
select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously
programmed setting is recalled.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.
1
2
Point the camera lens at the
subject, and display the
Recording Menu (page 54).
[m] button
[n] button
Press the [m] and [o] buttons to
select “EXPOSURE” and press
the SET button.
h The screen to adjust the
exposure appears.
3
Press the [n] or [o] button to
select the exposure numerical
value, and press the SET
button.
[o] button
SET button
h The specified exposure is set,
and you are returned to the
Recording Menu.
RECORDING MENU
EXPOSURE
HINT
i The exposure correction setting returns to 0 after the camera is turned
off.
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PLAYBACK
PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU
The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings.
1
2
Press the playback button [=].
h The display changes to the
Playback Screen.
Playback button [=]
Press the MENU button.
h The Playback Menu appears.
h The Playback Menu is canceled
when the MENU button is
pressed.
MENU button
PLAYBACK MENU
PROTECT
ROTATE
RESIZE
COPY FILE
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
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DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU
Overview of the Playback Menu
PLAYBACK MENU
PROTECT
ROTATE
RESIZE
COPY FILE
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
1 [Protect] (page 68)
h Protect data from accidental
erasure (write protect).
2 [Rotate image] (page 70)
h Rotate still images.
3 [Resize] (page 71)
h Reduce the resolution of a still
image.
4 [Copy file] (page 72)
5 [Print setting] (page 74)
h Specify the print settings.
6 [Slideshow] (page 80)
h Play back the images in a
slideshow format.
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IMAGE PROTECT
Prevent accidental erasure of data.
1
2
Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure,
and display the Playback Menu (page 66).
Select “PROTECT” and press the
SET button.
Activate file protect?
h The screen to set the protect
setting appears.
YES
EXIT
OK
3
Select “YES” and press the SET
button.
Cancel file protect?
h The protect mode is set for the
data.
h The protect mark B indicates that
the data is locked.
YES
EXIT
OK
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IMAGE PROTECT
CAUTION
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if
the card is reformatted (page 95).
HINT
To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...
i Press the [l] or [m] button.
To cancel the protect mode for an image...
i Display the desired data and repeat steps 1 to 3.
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ROTATE IMAGE
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
1
2
Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu
(page 66).
Select “ROTATE” and press the
Rotate image?
SET button.
h The screen to rotate the image
appears.
YES
EXIT
3
Select “YES” and press the SET
button.
OK
h Each time the SET button is
pressed, the image is rotated
another 90 degrees.
HINT
i On the 9-image display playback, rotated images are shown in their
original orientation.
i An image for which the protect (locked) mode has been set cannot be
rotated.
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CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)
The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t
or more can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The
resized image is saved as a separate image.
1
2
Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display
the Playback Menu (page 66).
Select “RESIZE” and press the SET
Change image resolution?
button.
h The screen to change the still
image resolution appears.
(1600x1200)
(640x480)
EXIT
OK
3
4
Select the new image size.
2M (1600 × 1200): The saved image will be 1,600 × 1,200 pixels.
0.3M (640 × 480): The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels.
EXIT:
Return to the Playback Menu.
Press the SET button.
h Resizing begins.
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.
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COPY DATA
Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card,
and likewise from the card to the internal memory.
1
2
3
Insert the card in the camera (page 14).
Display the Playback Menu (page 66).
Select “FILE COPY” and press the
SET button.
Copy file?
h The screen to copy files appears.
INT MEM CARD
CARD INT MEM
OK
4
Select the copy direction.
INT MEM H CARD:
Copy image data from the internal
memory to the card.
CARD H INT MEM:
Copy image data from the card to the
internal memory.
* If no card is set in the camera, you
cannot copy data.
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COPY DATA
5
Press the SET button.
h The screen to select the type of
copy appears.
h The copy source is shown in the
background on the screen.
COPY SINGLE:
Copy the data for one image.
COPY ALL:
INT MEM CARD
COPY SINGLE
COPY ALL
EXIT
OK
Copy all the data from the copy
source to the copy destination.
6
7
Select the desired type of copy.
<When selecting COPY SINGLE>
1 Press the [l] or [m] button to display the image you wish to copy.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY SINGLE”.
<When selecting COPY ALL>
1 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY ALL”.
Press the SET button.
h The files are copied.
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PRINT SETTINGS
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can
use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is
displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
Display the screen to set the print settings
1
2
Display the Playback Menu (page 66).
Select “PRINT SETTING” and press
the SET button.
h The screen to set the print settings
appears.
Specify the printing
instructtions?
EACH IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL CLEAR
OK
EACH IMAGE:
The print settings are specified for
each individual image.
ALL IMAGES:
The specified print settings apply to
all the still images on the card.
ALL CLEAR:
Clear all the print settings.
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PRINT SETTINGS
HINT
About the DPOF format
i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect
your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can
also set the print settings (page 108) for the desired images, and then have
the reserved images printed automatically.
About the finished prints
i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation.
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and
printer used.
CAUTION
i It is not possible to set the print settings when there are 10,000 or more
files saved on the card.
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Specifying date imprinting and number of prints
You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or
apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES).
1
2
Display the screen to set the print settings (page 74).
Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
Specify the printing
instructtions?
EACH IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL CLEAR
EACH IMAGE:
The set print settings are applied
only to the image currently
displayed.
ALL IMAGES:
The set print settings are applied to
all the still images on the card.
OK
3
Press the SET button.
h The Date/Copies Print Screen
appears.
EACH IMAGE
DATE
COPIES
EXIT
NO
0
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,
press the [l] or [m] button to
display the desired image to print.
h The print settings for the currently
displayed image are shown in the
upper right area of the monitor. You
can press the [l] or [m] button to
confirm the print settings for each
image.
OK
Print settings status
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PRINT SETTINGS
4
Specify the number of prints and
whether the date is imprinted.
h Please specify the number of prints
before setting the date imprint
setting. The date imprint setting
cannot be set until the number of
prints has been entered.
<Specifying the number of prints>
1 Press the [n] or [o] button to
select “COPIES”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Print Number Screen
appears.
3 Press the [n] or [o] button to
specify the number of prints.
h Press the [n] or [o] button until
the desired number of prints is
displayed.
EACH IMAGE
DATE
NO
0
COPIES
EXIT
OK
4 Press the SET button.
h You are returned to the Date/
Copies Print Screen.
<Specifying dated prints>
1 Press the [n] or [o] button to
select “DATE”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Print Date Screen appears.
3 Press the [n] or [o] button to
select the desired option.
YES:Print the date.
EACH IMAGE
DATE
COPIES
EXIT
NO
1
OK
NO: Do not print the date.
4 Press the SET button.
h You are returned to the Date/
Copies Print Screen.
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Select EXIT, and press the SET
button.
EACH IMAGE
h You are returned to the display in
step 2.
DATE
YES
1
COPIES
EXIT
OK
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PRINT SETTINGS
Clearing all the print settings
Delete the print settings for all images.
1
2
Display the screen to set the print settings (page 74).
Select “ALL CLEAR”.
Specify the printing
instructtions?
EACH IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL CLEAR
OK
3
4
Press the SET button.
h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.
YES: Clear the print settings for all images.
NO: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the
print settings.
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h All the print settings are cleared and you are returned to the screen to
set the print settings.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
1
2
Display the Playback Menu (page 66).
Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the
SET button.
Play files automatically
h The screen to set the slideshow
appears.
TIME
2SEC
EFFECT
START
TIME:
Adjust the transition speed
(the period that an image
is displayed before it
changes to the next
image).
OK
EFFECT: Select a transition effect
as an image changes to
the next image.
START: Begin slideshow playback.
<Changing the transition speed or transition effect>
1 Select “TIME” or “EFFECT”, press the SET button.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting.
3 Press the SET button.
3
Select “START”, and press the SET button.
h Slideshow playback starts.
h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
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DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an
image was captured.
1
2
Display the desired image.
100-0004
INFO
Press and hold 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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0
<Still image playback>
1 Resolution setting
2 Resolution
100-0005
INFO
3 Scene function setting
4 Image number
5 Protect setting
6 Voice memo setting
7 File size
320x240
15fps
4.8MB
00:00:15
8 Aperture value
9 Shutter speed
0 Exposure correction
setting
0
<Video clip playback>
A Video clip mode settings
B Resolution and frame
rate
100-0006
INFO
C File format
D Playback time
E Remaining battery power
158KB
00:00:20
<Audio file playback>
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OPTION
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU
The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings.
1
2
Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu.
h Recording Menu, see page 54
h Playback Menu, see page 66
Press the [n] or [o] button to
select the option tab 3.
h The Option Menu appears.
Option tab
OPTION MENU(1/2)
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
OFF
AUTO
To exit the Option Menu
To return to the Shooting Screen or Playback Screen
→ Press the MENU button.
To return to the Recording Menu or the Playback Menu
→ With the option tab 3 selected, press the [n] or [o] button.
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DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU
Overview of the Option Menu
OPTION MENU(1/2)
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
OFF
AUTO
AUTO POWER OFF
FILE NO. RESET
FORMAT
RESET SETTINGS
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1 [Date and time setting]
(page 19)
h Set the camera’s internal
clock.
2 [Sounds] (page 85)
h Adjust the sounds produced
by the camera.
3 [Post-view] (page 87)
h Specify how long a still image
is displayed on the monitor
after it is captured.
6 [TV system setting] (page 89)
h Select the type of TV signal
that is output from the
camera’s PC/AV terminal.
7 [Auto power off] (page 90)
h Specify the time elapsed
before the auto power off
function operates to turn the
camera off.
8 [File number reset] (page 92)
h Set the file number reset
function to ON or OFF.
4
[LCD brightness] (page 29)
h Adjust the brightness of the
monitor.
9
[Format] (page 95)
h Reformat the camera’s internal
memory or the card installed in
the camera.
0 Reset camera settings
(page 97)
5 [Screen language] (page 88)
h Select the language in which
the monitor messages are
displayed.
h Reset the camera to the
factory-preset settings.
i Icons 7 through 0 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to
scroll.
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SOUNDS
Set the sounds (SOUNDS) that are produced by the camera.
1
2
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select “SOUNDS” and press the
SET button.
h The screen to set the sounds
appears.
OPERATION VOL:
Volume setting for all camera buttons.
SOUND
OPERATION VOL
TURN ON/OFF
SHUTTER
3
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
KEY SW
AUDIO GUIDE
PLAY VOLUME
OK
TURN ON/OFF:
SET
Mute or enable the sound that is
produced when the camera is turned
on or off.
SHUTTER:
Select the sound that is produced
when the shutter button is pressed.
KEY SW:
Select the sound that is produced
when a camera button (SET button,
MENU button, etc.) is pressed.
AUDIO GUIDE:
Mute or enable the camera’s audio
help guide.
PLAY VOLUME:
Adjust the volume for playing back
video clips and audio files.
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4
Select the desired item, and press the SET button.
Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting.
<If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected>
h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
ON: Activates the sound.
OFF: Deactivates the sound.
<If “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected>
h The respective screen to select the sound appears.
h Select from 5 different sounds (A to E) and “OFF”.
h After selecting a sound, press the [m] button to preview it.
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.
<If “OPERATION VOL” or “PLAY VOLUME” is selected>
h The screen to select the volume setting appears.
h You can select a volume setting from 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum).
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.
5
Press the SET button.
h The sound settings are completed.
h To return to the Option Menu, press the MENU button.
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POST-VIEW SETTING
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-
view) after the shutter button is pressed.
1
2
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select “POST VIEW” and press the
SET button.
h The Post View Menu appears.
1SEC:
The post-view image is displayed
for 1 second.
2SEC:
OPTION MENU(1/2)
CLOCK SET
SOUND
1SEC
POST VIEW
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
2SEC
OFF
The post-view image is displayed
for 2 seconds.
OFF:
The post-view image is not
displayed.
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h This completes the post-view setting.
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SCREEN LANGUAGE
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of
several languages.
1
2
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select “LANGUAGE” and press the
SET button.
LANGUAGE
h The screen to select the display
language appears.
DEUTSCH:
ENGLISH:
ESPAÑOL:
FRANCAIS:
ITALIANO:
German
English
Spanish
French
Italian
OK
NEDERLANDS:Dutch
:
Russian
Japanese
:
:
Korean
Chinese (traditional)
Chinese (simplified)
:
:
3
Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
h The selected display language is set.
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TV SYSTEM SETTING
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s PC/AV
terminal.
1
2
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the
SET button.
OPTION MENU(1/2)
h The TV System Menu appears.
NTSC:
Outputs NTSC video signals.
PAL:
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
Outputs PAL video signals.
3
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h The selected TV system is set.
HINT
If no image appears on the TV...
i If the TV system setting is not correct for the connected equipment, no
image will appear on the TV.
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AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION
Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power
automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off
function works to conserve the battery power when the camera is not being
used, or to prevent the batteries from dying if the camera has accidentally
been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the auto
power off function operates to turn the camera off.
1
2
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select AUTO POWER OFF and
press the SET button.
h The screen to set the standby time
appears.
AUTO POWWER OFF
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
1 min
3 min
RECORDING:
Set the standby time for the
shooting mode.
PLAYBACK:
OK
Set the standby time for the
playback mode.
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AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION
3
Select the desired option, and press
the SET button.
AUTO POWWER OFF
h The Standby Time Menu appears.
1 min
3 min
RECORDING
5 min
PLAYBACK
10 min
4
5
Press the [n] or [o] button to select
the standby time.
OK
Press the SET button.
<Example: When
“RECORDING” is selected>
h The auto power off function is set.
h To return to the Option Menu, press
the [l] button.
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FILE No. RESET FUNCTION
If a newly formatted (page 95) card is used, the file name (image number) of
the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is
subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file
names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function
is set to “ON”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing
images with the same numbers. By setting the file number reset function to
“OFF”, even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another
card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number
recorded by the camera.
<File number reset function “ON”>
File name (image number)
Card A
0001, 0002 ......0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002 ......0012, 0013
<File number reset function “OFF”>
File name (image number)
Card A
0001, 0002 ......0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0014, 0015 .......0025, 0026
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FILE No. RESET FUNCTION
i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names
are assigned as follows.
When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is
lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the
next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Card A
0001, 0002......0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002, 0014, 0015...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded images
When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is
higher than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the
next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.
Card A
0001, 0002......0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded images
HINT
What about the internal memory?
i The file number reset function works the same for the internal memory.
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2
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press
the SET button.
h The File Number Reset Menu
OPTION MENU(2/2)
AUTO POWER OFF
ON
OFF
FILE NO. RESET
FORMAT
appears.
ON:
RESET SETTINGS
The file number reset function is “ON”.
OFF:
The file number reset function is
“OFF”.
3
Select “OFF”, and press the SET button.
h The file number reset function was set to OFF.
HINT
i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names
are assigned. It is recommended that the file number reset function be
returned to “ON” at the end of each photography session.
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INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY
A card must be formatted with this camera:
i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or
i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.
The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK”
position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to
the unlocked position.
1
To reformat a card, install it in the camera. To reformat the camera’s
internal memory, remove the card from the camera.
2
3
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select “FORMAT” and press the
SET button.
FORMAT ( CARD)
<Card format>
h The screen to select the type of
format appears.
FORMAT
h Follow steps 4 to 6.
FORMAT:
A normal formatting is executed.
FULL FORMAT:
FULL FORMAT
OK
<With card installed>
The entire card is scanned and
reformatted. It is not possible to
select this when there is no card
installed, or when the remaining
battery charge is low.
Format the internal memory?
<Internal memory format>
h The screen to begin formatting
appears.
YES
NO
h Follow steps 5 and 6.
OK
<No card installed>
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Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.
h The Confirm Format Screen appears.
5
6
Select “YES”.
Press the SET button.
h Formatting begins.
h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are
shown on the monitor.
CAUTION
Caution during reformatting
i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card
is being formatted.
Reformatting erases the data
i When the card or internal memory is initialized, all the recorded data is
erased. Protected data is also erased, so before reformatting a card, any
data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard
disk or other storage medium.
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.
HINT
To cancel reformatting
i In step 5, select “NO”, and press the SET button.
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.
1
2
Display the Option Menu (page 82).
Select “RESET SETTINGS” and
press the SET button.
h The Reset Settings Menu appears.
YES:
Reset to the factory-preset settings.
NO:
OPTION MENU(2/2)
AUTO POWER OFF
FILE NO. RESET
FORMAT
YES
NO
RESET SETTINGS
Do not change the settings, and
return to the Option Menu.
3
Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
h The camera settings are reset to
the factory-preset settings.
HINT
i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:
Date and time setting
Language setting
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CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL
MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY
You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and
video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the
maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and
for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording
Time/Audio Recording Time” on page 128.
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
camera on.
Remaining number of images
<To check the remaining number of
still images>
Set the shooting mode to the single
shot or sequential shots shooting
mode (page 27).
<To check the remaining video clip
recording time>
Set the shooting mode to the video
clip recording mode (page 27).
h The remaining recording time is
shown on the monitor.
<Still Image Shooting Screen>
Remaining recording time
h The remaining number of images
and video recording time will differ
depending on the resolution setting.
<Video Clip Recording Screen>
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CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY
AND CARD MEMORY
For audio data
1
Set the camera to the audio
recording mode (page 59).
h The remaining audio recording time
is shown.
Remaining time
HINT
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then erase
them (page 37) 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 changing
the resolution setting or video clip mode setting (page 58).
i The maximum number of images is 9,999, and the maximum video/audio
recording time is 99:59:59. Note that if a large-capacity card is used, the
remaining number of images or recording time may not be correctly
displayed.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE
When using batteries, the remaining battery 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 operation, see page 127.
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
camera on.
h The battery remaining charge
indicator appears in the lower right
corner of the monitor.
h Due to the battery characteristics,
when the ambient temperature is
low,
may appear early for an
incorrect indication of the remaining
charge.
Battery remaining
charge indicator
Also, depending on the conditions
of use of the camera or the ambient
conditions (temperature, etc.), the
indicated remaining charge may
change. Therefore, this indication
can only be used as a general
approximation of the remaining
charge.
Battery
remaining
charge indicator
Battery remaining charge
Approx. full.
(This indicator appears only in certain
operation modes.)
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
back images.
If this icon flashes when the shutter button
is pressed, images cannot be captured.
Replace the batteries.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE
HINT
i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery charge on
the Information Screen (page 81).
i Battery life may differ even among batteries of the same type.
i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the
flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C
[50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on fully charged batteries
will vary greatly.
i It is recommended that you prepare extra batteries 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 power running out. The
same is recommended for taking photos in cold environments. (In a ski
area, for example, the batteries can be kept warm in your pocket until
ready to use.)
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the PC/AV terminal on the
digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
Open
P
/
A
PC/AV terminal
V
To the VIDEO input
terminal
Yellow plug
To the PC/AV
terminal
White plug
To the AUDIO input
terminal
Supplied dedicated
AV interface cable
Switch input to VIDEO
Playback
i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch
to VIDEO input.
i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the
camera’s monitor.
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the
camera’s monitor.
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back voice memos and audio recordings as well.
Voice memo playback: see page 33
Audio playback: see page 60
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.
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DIRECT PRINTING
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).
Print preparations
1
2
Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the
camera.
Turn the printer on, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect
the camera to the printer, and turn the camera on.
h Connect the camera’s PC/AV terminal to the printer’s USB connector.
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
USB CONNEECTION
CARD READER
PictBridge
CANCEL
Open
PC
To USB connector
on the printer
/
V
PC/AV
terminal
Supplied dedicated USB
interface cable
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Select “PictBridge”, and press the
SET button.
Print this image?
h The screen to select the images to
print appears.
COPIES
PRINT
1
PRINT
CAUTION
Caution when connecting a printer
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then
reconnect the cable.
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is
slower.
i If the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the
remaining battery charge is sufficient.
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.
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DIRECT PRINTING
To select one image and print it (displayed image)
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 103).
Press the [l] or [m] button.
h Specify the image to print.
Print this image?
COPIES
PRINT
1
PRINT
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4
Specify the number of prints.
1 Select “COPIES”, and press the
SET button.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to
specify the number of prints.
3 Press the SET button.
Print this image?
COPIES
1
OK
Select PRINT, and press the SET
button.
h Printing begins.
HINT
To cancel printing
1 During printing, press the [o] button.
h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.
2 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
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DIRECT PRINTING
To print all the images (all images)
Print all of the images.
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 103).
Press the MENU button.
h The PictBridge Menu appears.
PictBridge MENU
PRINT IMAGE
PRINT ALL IMAGES
DPOF
3
Select PRINT ALL IMAGES, and
press the SET button.
h The Print All Images Screen
appears.
4
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET
button.
Print all images?
h Printing begins.
PRINT
EXIT
PPRINT
CAUTION
Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the
card.
i Delete unwanted images before printing.
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To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images)
Procedure to print all the images that are set to print.
1
2
3
Make the print settings (page 74), and complete the printing setup
(page 103).
Press the MENU button.
h The PictBridge Menu appears.
PictBridge MENU
PRINT IMAGE
PRINT ALL IMAGES
DPOF
Select DPOF, and press the SET
button.
h The Print Scheduled Images
Screen appears.
4
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET
button.
Print the DPOF images?
h Printing begins.
h Printing begins about 1 minute after
the SET button is pressed.
PRINT
EXIT
PRINT
HINT
i In step 2, if you press the [l] or [m] button, you can confirm the images
that are set to print and their DPOF settings.
CAUTION
i Reserved images printing is not possible if a printer is used that does not
support your camera’s DPOF function.
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DIRECT PRINTING
To change the printer settings and print images
(change printer settings)
Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as
paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 103).
Select the printer settings tab v,
and press the SET button.
h The Printer Settings Menu appears.
DATE STAMP:
Print the date the photo was taken.
MEDIA TYPE:
PRINTER SETTINGS MENU
DATE STAMP
PRINTER VALUE
PRINTER VALUE
MEDIA TYPE
PRINTER VALUE
PRINTER VALUE
PRINTER VALUE
PAPER SIZE
LAYOUT
QUALITY
Specify the type of paper used for
printing.
PAPER SIZE:
Specify the size of paper used for
printing.
Printer Settings tab
LAYOUT:
Specify how the images are to be
arranged on the paper.
QUALITY:
Select the print quality for the
images.
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Adjust the printer settings.
1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and
press the SET button.
h The screen to set the selected parameter appears.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the
SET button.
h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer
Settings Menu.
h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as
desired.
h The contents of the settings that can be made for each parameter
will differ depending on the printer.
<When “PRINTER VALUE” is selected>
h The images will be printed according to the settings specified on the
printer side.
4
Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.
h You are returned to the Printing Mode Screen.
HINT
i The parameters that are displayed on the Printer Settings Menu will differ
depending on the printer that is connected.
i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer
Settings Menu, select “PRINTER VALUE”.
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s
printer settings will automatically change to “PRINTER VALUE”.
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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
batteries
Place the camera in
it up before using it.
temporarily lost
their power.
Why are the
batteries
consumed so
quickly?
The ambient
temperature is
very low.
Keep the batteries in
an environment of
10 to 40°C (50 to
104°F).
Power
The battery life
has expired.
Replace with new
batteries.
Why does the
icon
The remaining
battery power is
low.
Use the separately
sold AC adaptor, or
replace the batteries
with new ones.
appear?
Why doesn’t the
touch sensor
work?
You are wearing
gloves.
Remove the glove
from the hand
pressing the shutter
button.
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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Answer
Action
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
—
All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
correction are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
—
Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use:
kDz:
Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
t: For printing
standard photo
(photo service)
sizes.
Shooting
[: For photos
displayed on a web
page, or sent as e-
mail attachments.
What is the
difference
—
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 CCD sensor
and may produce a
coarser image.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Answer
Action
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
—
Set the scene
function to the
landscape \
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus -,
and set the distance
to ∞.
Shooting
When used in
Condition due to
Not a malfunction.
cold weather, why the liquid crystals. Spots that appear in
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
moves?
Monitor
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
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Why is the image The subject was
too bright? too bright.
Answer
Action
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 when
the image is locked
in focus, gently
out of focus?
locked properly.
press the shutter
button all the way to
capture the image.
Why doesn’t the
zoom jump
playback work?
Zoom jump
Not a malfunction.
playback does not
work for an image
that was created
from a magnified
portion of a zoom
jump image, or for
video clips.
Viewing
images
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
This may happen Play back images
when trying to that were recorded
play back images on a card using this
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
camera.
Why do vertical
stripes appear?
If a bright subject Not a malfunction.
is shot in the
video clip
recording mode,
vertical stripes
may appear on
the monitor or in
the image.
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Question
Answer
Due to the
characteristics of
Action
Not a malfunction.
Why isn’t the
magnified image
clear?
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
Why isn’t the
captured image
clear?
The image was
captured using
the digital zoom.
Not a malfunction.
Zoom in only within
the optical zoom
range when
Viewing
images
shooting.
Can I play back
image data that I
edited using my
computer?
—
We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
data that has been
edited using a
computer.
Why does a
message appear
during PictBridge printer.
printing?
There is a
problem with the
Please refer to the
instruction manual
for your printer.
Printing
Misc.
Why does the
“CARD FULL” or
“INTERNAL
MEMORY FULL”
message appear? internal memory.
There is no more
available memory data, or use a card
on the card or in
the camera’s
Erase unnecessary
that has more
memory available.
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.
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Answer
Action
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
A temporary
Remove the AC
adaptor and
batteries from the
camera, wait a few
minutes, then
reinstall the
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
batteries and try
again.
Can I use my
camera abroad?
—
If you have
questions about
using the AC
adaptor and power
cord abroad, please
consult with a dealer
near you for advice.
Why does the
“SYSTEM
ERROR”
A problem has
occurred within
the camera or
Check the following
items:
Misc.
1 Remove the
card and then
install it again.
2 Remove the
batteries and
then install them
again.
message appear? card.
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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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 batteries
are dead.
Insert new
batteries.
The batteries
Reinsert the
have not been batteries,
inserted
correctly.
making sure to
orient them
correctly.
14
Power
The battery/
card cover is
Close the
battery/card
not completely cover
closed.
completely.
The camera
turns off by
itself.
The power
save function
is operating.
Not a
malfunction.
18
18
An image is
not captured
when the
shutter button
is pressed.
The power is
not turned on.
If the auto auto
power off
function was
activated, turn
the camera on
before
Shooting
shooting.
If the camera
was turned off,
press the ON/
OFF button to
turn it on.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
An image is
not captured
The maximum Install a new
14
number of
card.
when the shut- images that
Erase the
ter button is
pressed.
can be cap-
tured or the
maximum
video clip
images that are
not necessary.
Save the
images to sep-
arate media,
then erase all
the images
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recording time
has been
reached.
from the card.
The operation
A finger is
Remove your
finger from the
buttons (arrow touching the
buttons,
MENU button, and the focus
etc.) do not
work.
shutter button, shutter button,
—
and then use
the operation
buttons.
lock is active.
The flash does The flash off
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
Shooting
not operate.
mode is
selected.
48
14
The batteries
are dead.
Insert new bat-
teries.
The digital
The still image Set the still
zoom does not mode is set to image mode
work.
k.
resolution set-
ting to D or
lower.
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A warning tone The batteries
Insert new bat-
(beep-beep-
beep) sounds,
and it is not
possible to
take a picture
using the self-
timer.
are consumed. teries.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
Not a
When zooming The optical
in or out, the
zoom
movement
stops
momentarily.
zoom has
moved to the
maximum
magnification
position.
malfunction.
Release the
zoom switch,
and press it
again.
47
Shooting
Monitor
There is noise The ISO
in the captured sensitivity
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
62
26
image.
setting is too
high.
No playback
image
appears.
The playback
mode is not
active.
Press the
playbackbutton
[=].
The image is
too dark.
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other correctly, and
Hold the
camera
22
object.
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
The subject
was too far
away.
Capture the
image in the
range of
operation of the
flash.
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Viewing
images
The subject
was lit from
behind.
Use the forced
flash mode.
48
65
Use the
exposure
correction
function.
There is not
enough light.
Adjust the ISO
sensitivity
setting.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
Select a
different flash
mode.
The image is
too bright.
The forced
flash mode is
selected.
48
65
The subject
was too bright. exposure
correction
Use the
function.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is
incorrect.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
t.
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The image is
not in focus.
The subject is
too close to the correct focus
camera.
Select the
setting for your
needs.
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The focus
setting is not
correct.
Viewing
images
The camera
moved when
the shutter
button was
pressed.
Hold the
camera
correctly and
press the
shutter button
correctly.
22, 31
The focus is
not locked
properly.
The lens is
dirty.
Clean the lens.
—
The colors of
the images
captured
This is due to
ambient
lighting.
Capture the
image using
the forced flash
mode.
48
indoors are not
correct.
The white
Set the white
balancesetting balance setting
63
is incorrect. correctly.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
A part of the
image is
missing.
The handstrap Hold the camera
or a finger was correctly, and
blocking the
make sure the
lens is not
22
lens or lens
opening.
obstructed.
Viewing
images
“NO IMAGE” is There is no
Play back after
capturing
shown.
image stored in
the installed
card or the
internal memory.
images.
31, 33
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You cannot
edit or rotate
an image.
The protect
mode is set.
Cancel the
protect mode.
Image
editing
The
You have
Set the protect
setting for the
“PROTECTED” attempted to
message
appears and
erase data that data to OFF.
is protected
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the data cannot from
be erased.
accidental
erasure.
The recording
The recording
Depending on
capacity is less capacity is less the card, the
than that than the value capacity may
indicated in the specified for
Misc.
be less than
the specified
value. Please
refer to the
instructions
that
section
the card.
“Possible No. of
Images/
Possible
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Shooting Time/
Possible
Recording
Time”.
accompanied
the card.
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Notes regarding the scene function
During still image shooting
Y
The macro + focus range setting is not available.
Z
The resolution is fixed at [.
The flash is disabled even when shooting single
shots.
_
\
]
The macro + focus range setting is not available.
The macro + and manual focus - focus range
settings are not available.
The flash is disabled even when shooting single
^
a
shots.
The E resolution setting is not available.
About the scene function and focus range
settings
i The scene function changes to . when the focus range is set to +.
i Even if you set the focus range to -, it changes to * when the scene
function is set to a ^.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Type
CCD digital camera (recording and playback)
Recording system
Image file format
Digital recording
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: QuickTime Movie (Photo-JPEG)
Data storage media
Internal memory: Approx. 22 MB
External memory: SD Memory Card, Multi
Media Card
Camera effective number Approx. 6 million pixels
of pixels
Image sensor
1/2.5-inch CCD
Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 6.18 million
pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter
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Recording resolution
k: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot still
images only)
D: 2,816 × 2,112 pixels (single-shot still
images and sequential shots only)
z: 2,288 × 1,712 pixels (single-shot still
images and sequential shots only)
t: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels (single-shot still
images and sequential shots only)
[: 640 × 480 pixels (single-shot still images
and sequential shots only)
d: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/second
(video clip recording only)
5: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames/second
(video clip recording only)
White balance
Lens
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
3.0× optical
zoom lens
f=5.8 mm to 17.4 mm
(35 mm film camera
conversion f=35 mm to
105 mm)
Autofocus, 5 groups, 6
elements (2 with aspheric
surfaces), internal ND filter
Aperture
Open F=2.8 (Wide) to 4.9 (Tele)
Alternative ND filter
Exposure control type
Programmable AE
Exposure correction available from the
Recording Menu (0 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)
Light-measuring modes
Multi-section measuring
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Range
Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to ∞
(Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞ (Tele)
Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 70 cm
(27.56 in.) (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 70 cm
(27.56 in.) (Tele)
Digital zoom
For shooting: 1x to 4x (except resolution k)
For playback: 1x to 57.5x (varies with
resolution)
Shutter speed
Single-shot mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.
(Maximum approx. 2 seconds when the
scene function is set to fireworks ^ etc.)
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)
Sequential shots shooting mode:
1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.
Video clip recording mode:
1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
Sensitivity
Single-shot mode/sequential shots shooting
mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent
to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400
(switchable from Recording Menu)
Video clip recording mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 800)/
equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, and
ISO1,600 (switchable from Recording Menu)
Monitor
2.5-inch TFT color LCD
Approx. 115,000 pixels
(Frame coverage: Approx. 100%)
Brightness adjustment: 5-step, auto
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Flash working range
GN = 6.0
Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 3.0 m (9.84 ft.)
(Wide)
Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.)
(Tele)
Flash modes
Focus
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye
reduction
TTL-type AF (9-point range finder/spot focus),
manual focus (14 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
Batteries
30 to 90% (operating, no condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
Power
supply
AA-size alkaline batteries × 2
The following batteries can also be used:
AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2
AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable
batteries (SANYO HR-3UTG) × 2
* AA-size manganese batteries cannot be
used.
AC adaptor Model VAR-G4AEX for Europe, U.K. and
(sold others, and model VAR-G4AU for North
separately) America and others
Accommodates DC Adaptor VAR-A1 (sold
separately)
Dimensions (at narrowest 89.0(W) × 60.5(H) × 21.3(D) mm
part, not including grip or 3.50" (W) × 2.38" (H) × 0.84" (D)
lens protrusion)
Weight
Approx. 118 g (4.16 oz.) (without batteries and
card)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera connectors
PC/AV
Dedicated regrouped jack
(communication/sound
and image output)
terminal
Audio
output
880 mVrms (–1.1 dBs), 2.2 kΩ or less,
monaural
Video
output
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync
negative, composite video, NTSC
color TV system/PAL TV system
(switchable from the Option Menu)
USB
USB 2.0 Full Speed
Battery life
Nickel metal hydride
batteries sold separately:
Alkaline batteries
(supplied)
(HR-3UTG)
Possible No. of
Images*
240 images
500 min.
550 images
650 min.
Maximum
playback time**
*
According to the CIPA standard (when using a Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. 64MB SD Memory Card).
** With continuous playback when using the monitor.
NOTE
i Approximate time until batteries run out, based on test conditions at room
temperature (25°C [77°F]).
i The battery operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the
batteries and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10°C (50°F), the battery operation time is drastically reduced.
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Possible Number of Images/Video Recording
Time/Audio Recording Time
The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible
recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially
available 128MB and 1GB SD Memory Cards.
SD Memory Card
128 MB 1 GB
Shooting
mode setting
Resolution
setting
Internal
memory
*1
k
6 images
37 images
64 images
96 images
290 images
495 images
746 images
Single-shot
mode/
Sequential
D
z
t
[
d
5
11 images
17 images
34 images
175 images
190 images 1,470 images
978 images 7,550 images
shots mode
15 sec. 1 min. 26 sec. 11 min. 4 sec.
Video clip
mode
1 min. 6 sec. 6 min. 12 sec. 47 min. 58 sec.
Audio file
mode
—
46 min. 39 sec.
4 hr. 20 min. 33 hr. 35 min.
i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
i The continuous shooting time will differ depending, for example, on the
card type, capacity, performance, etc.
*1
: Available only for single-shot still image shooting.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Others
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer Inc.
Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
CAUTION
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
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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.
Basic photography
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using
the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the
image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.
k How the autofocus works
The autofocus is activated when the shutter button is lightly touched. Press
the shutter 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 shutter button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is the
way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused.
k Reasons for unfocused images
1 The shutter button was pressed before the image was focused.
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 macro (close-up) mode, the image will not be in focus.
k Preventing blurred images
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.
2 Hold the camera correctly, and lightly touch the shutter button.
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera
steady, gently continue to press the shutter button all the way down.
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the shutter button will
ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
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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 shutter button is touched lightly, the camera’s autofocus works by
determining the distance between the camera and the subject. Once the
subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped, the image
may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the focus on a
subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture. And,
conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the shutter 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 52])
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the
subject is automatically determined when you press the shutter button
halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the
focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject
before taking the picture.
k How to photograph a moving subject
1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.
2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the shutter
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 shutter 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 with the scene function
Shooting portraits (portrait mode Z)
Points:
i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.
i Move in close to your subject.
i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.
NOTE
i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best
advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the
background does not compete with the subject.
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or
changing the exposure setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode Y)
Points:
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.
i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the shutter button, or you’ll miss the action.
NOTE
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than
the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.
i Learn to press the shutter button quickly yet smoothly the instant your
photo chance occurs.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Night photography (night view mode ])
Points:
i Avoid camera shake.
i Increase the ISO sensitivity.
NOTE
i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so
there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be
blurry. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you
can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera.
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or
your subject’s face will appear too bright.
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for
about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode \)
Points:
i Shoot using a high resolution.
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.
i Pay attention to picture composition.
NOTE
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.
Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the
likelihood of getting a clear photo.
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.
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CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAMERA
WARNING
k Do not use while driving
i Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD
monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an
accident.
i Be careful where you put down the camera inside an
automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind
the brake pedal and prevent braking.
SAFETY MANUAL
k Be aware of your surroundings when using the camera
i Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the
camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury.
i When using the camera while walking, be very careful of
your surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid
accidents.
i Do not use the camera inside an airplane or elsewhere
where its use may be restricted. Doing so may cause an
accident.
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
k Do not get the camera wet
i This camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get
wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
i Do not use the camera in a bathroom.
i If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove
the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for repair. Using
the camera after it has been become wet may cause a fire,
electric shock, or other accident.
k Do not place on an unstable surface
i The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the camera or
injury.
i If the camera has fallen and its body is damaged, turn it off,
remove the battery pack, and take it to the dealer for repair.
Using the camera after its body has been damaged may
cause a fire or electric shock.
i Before using your camera, please read and understand these safety
instructions as well as the instruction manual for your camera.
i Keep all manuals in a safe place for later reference.
i These safety instructions cover both the camera and its accessories.
Depending on which product was purchased, the camera specifications
and accessories may differ.
k Do not look through the camera into the sun
i Do not look through the camera at the sun or any other
strong source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your
eyes.
k Do not use the flash close to a person’s face
i To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a
person’s face. If the flash is used close to a person’s
opened eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that
person’s eyesight. Especially with young children or babies,
use the flash from a distance of at least 1 meter away.
k Do not use where there is risk of explosion
i Do not use the camera in a location where there is
explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air.
Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
CAUTIONS CONCERNING BOTH CAMERA AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING
CAUTION
k Cautions when carrying the camera
i Do not walk around with the camera suspended from your
neck or dangling from your wrist. It may hit other objects
and get damaged. When walking around, hold the camera
in your hand or place it in a pocket.
i Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to strong
shocks.
i Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the camera lens, as
that may damage the internal parts. When not using the
camera, be sure to always turn it off and confirm that the
lens is covered.
k If a device makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or
if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power
and proceed as follows
i If a device is used under these conditions, it may cause a
fire or electric shock.
1 Turn off the device.
2 When use the docking station or AC adaptor/charger,
unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
3 Remove the battery.
i After completing these actions, wait to make sure no more
smoke comes from the device. Then take it to the dealer for
service. Do not try to repair or open the device yourself.
k If the camera is not going to be used for a long period of
time
i For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the camera.
This will prevent any possible excess heat or leakage of
battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage to nearby
objects.
k Do not use during a storm
i To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the
devices during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an
open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by
lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you
from lightning.
k Cautions during use and storage
k Keep the devices out of the reach of children
i The following may happen if children play with the devices:
h They may wrap the neckstrap around their neck and
suffocate.
i This camera is a precision instrument. It should not be used
or stored where there are extreme changes in temperature
or humidity, or where it may be exposed to water or dust.
h They may swallow the battery or other small parts. In
such a case, consult a physician immediately.
h They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too
close to their eyes.
Operating environment:
i Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation)
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
30 to 90% (operation, no condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
i Humidity
h They may get hurt by the camera or other devices.
k Do not disassemble or modify
i It is dangerous to touch the inside of the devices. Doing so
may cause a fire or electric shock.
i The camera, especially, incorporates high-voltage circuits.
i Any internal check, setting, or repair should be performed
by the dealer.
k Do not cover or wrap the camera in a cloth or blanket
i It may generate heat and cause the casing to warp or cause
a fire.
i Do not use the AC adaptor as a direct current generator.
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DANGER
CAUTION
k Do not recharge a battery pack other than the specified
battery pack
k Do not place on an unstable surface
i If may fall, resulting in damage or injury.
i Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable
battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage,
and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby
objects.
i If it falls and the body is damaged, remove the battery pack
and contact the place of purchase. If used while damaged,
it may cause a fire, electric shock, or other damage.
k Other cautions
k Concerning the power cord
i Use only the supplied or specified docking station and AC
adaptor/charger with your camera.
i If a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the
ones specified is used, it may damage the camera and
cause a fire or electric shock.
Use the supplied or specified docking station and AC
adaptor/charger only with the specified camera. Do not
connect to other cameras, as doing so may result in
damage.
i The voltage rating for the power cord supplied with this
camera conforms to the standards of the country in which
the camera was sold.
k Do not get the docking station or AC adaptor/charger wet
i Make sure they do not get wet, as doing so may cause a fire
or electric shock.
i Do not use them in a bathroom.
i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger gets wet,
immediately unplug it from the power outlet and remove the
battery pack. Then contact the place of purchase. If used
while wet, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or an accident.
k Cautions during use and storage
i Do not use or store close to a heat source (close to a stove
or heater) or leave it exposed to direct sunlight, as doing so
may result in defective operation or damage.
Operating environment:
i Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (charging)
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
20 to 80% (charging and storage)
i Humidity
i To avoid the danger of possible fire, be sure to remove the
power cord from the power outlet before leaving home for a
trip or if otherwise the devices will not be used for a long
time.
WARNING
k Cautions when plugging in the power cord
i Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power
outlet. If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger is used
with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be
generated and cause a fire.
i Do not use if the power cord is damaged or cannot be
correctly plugged into the power outlet. Using in this
condition may cause a fire or electric shock.
i Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or
power outlet. A build-up of dust may cause a short circuit or
generate heat and cause a fire. Use a dry cloth to remove
dust or dirt build-up after unplugging the cord from the
power outlet.
i When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the plug
part and slowly pull it out of the power outlet. Pulling the
cord portion may damage the power cord and cause a fire
or electric shock.
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD
k Do not damage the power cord
i Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place
the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend
the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so
may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric
shock.
i If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly
into the docking station, AC adaptor/charger or wall outlet,
contact the place of purchase.
CAUTION
k Cautions concerning the card
i Immediately after use, the card will be very hot. Before
removing the card, turn off the camera and wait for the
temperature to cool down.
i Keep out of the reach of children. Young children may put
the card in their mouth and choke or cause some other
unexpected injury or accident.
k Cautions concerning the power cord
i Do not leave the power cord plugged into an electrical outlet
while the other end is not plugged into the AC adaptor/
charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if touched
with wet hands or if handled by children.
k Cautions when handling the cards
i The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or
subject them to strong forces or shocks.
i Use only the supplied power cord. If a different power cord
is used, it may be rated for a different current load, and that
may cause a fire.
i The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the AC
adaptor/charger supplied with your camera. Do not use it
with other devices, as doing so may cause a fire or electric
shock.
i Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely
high or low temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a
completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters,
or in humid or dusty locations.
i Avoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong
static electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily
generated.
i Do not use a bundled power cord, as the heat generated
may cause a fire.
i Do not allow the edges of the cards to become
contaminated with foreign materials. Gently wipe away any
contamination with a soft, dry cloth.
i Do not carry the cards in trouser pockets, as the cards may
become damaged when you sit down or make other
movements that may apply force.
k Do not touch the power cord plug with wet hands
i Doing so may cause an electric shock.
i Before using a new card or a card that was used in other
equipment, be sure to format it using the camera. Please
see the Instruction Manual for information regarding how to
format the card.
i When buying commercially available products, carefully
read the instructions and warnings that come with the card.
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CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY
Battery type and danger level
(Note: The cautionary notes differ depending on the
model you purchased. Please check the safety
precautions corresponding to your model.)
Rechargeable Li-ion
battery pack
Alkaline
batteries
Lithium battery
for remote
control unit
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
k Use only batteries manufactured by SANYO
i Do not use batteries other than the specified model numbers from SANYO. Especially for safety
purposes, do not use imitation products. If dry-cell batteries or other rechargeable batteries are
used, the batteries may generate heat, rupture, or leak and result in fire, injury, burns or damage to
surroundings.
DANGER
—
k If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior,
strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the
battery from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire
i Continuing to use the battery under any of these conditions may result in fire, injury, explosion or
other serious damage.
DANGER
WARNING
i If battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery in close proximity to a fire or other heat source may
ignite the battery fluid and result in fire, damage, eruption of battery fluid, or smoke fumes.
k Do not transform, take apart, or modify
i Any modification, by transforming, disassembling, or directly soldering to the battery, etc., will
possibly cause the battery to catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
k Do not connect the (+) and (–) terminals with a wire or other metal implement. Do not carry
loose or keep with necklaces, hairpins, etc.
i Doing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage flow, fire, explosion, leaking or spewing battery
fluid, or heat generation. Metal such as a wire or necklace, etc. may cause heat to be generated.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
k Do not throw the battery in the fire or subject it to heat
i Doing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage the gas discharge valve and safety
mechanisms, or ignite the battery fluid, resulting in fire or explosion.
k Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery to strong shocks
i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may
occur inside the battery, or cause the battery to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or
generate heat.
k Do not allow the battery to come into contact with fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to
become wet
i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged by corrosion, an abnormal chemical
reaction may occur inside the battery, or cause the battery to catch fire, explode, leak or spew
battery fluid, or generate heat.
DANGER
WARNING
k Use only the supplied or specified docking station and AC adaptor/charger
i If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal
voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire,
explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
—
k Use the battery pack only in the specified device
i If the battery pack is used in a device other than that specified, it may cause an abnormal voltage
flow, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
WARNING
WARNING
k Do not peel or damage the outer casing
i Damaging the outer case, inserting nails, hitting with a hammer, stepping on the battery pack, etc.
may cause a short circuit inside the battery or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or
spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
k If the battery is leaking and the battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse
with clean water
i If the battery fluid gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Immediately rinse your eyes
with clean, running water, and seek medical attention right away. Any battery fluid that comes into
contact with your skin or clothing may harm your skin. Immediately rinse the area with clean,
running water.
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
k Insert the battery correctly, as indicated
i When installing the battery, pay attention to the indicated polarity (+ and –), and insert it correctly.
i If the battery pack is installed with the wrong orientation, it may cause an abnormal chemical
reaction while in the charger, an abnormal voltage flow when it is used, or cause the battery to
catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
k Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not
fully charged
i If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode,
leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
WARNING
CAUTION
—
—
k Charge the battery pack before using it
F
E
i Always recharge the battery pack before using it for the first time, or when using it after it has been
kept in storage for a long time. During recharging, the battery pack may be warm. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
k Note concerning the battery after use
i When removing the battery, turn off the camera and allow the battery to cool down before removing
it.
CAUTION
—
k Disposal of and recycling the battery
i When disposing of used batteries, please consult the laws and regulations in your area for proper
battery disposal.
i Lithium-ion batteries: To conserve the environment and for efficient use of natural resources,
please discharge the used battery, cover the (+) and (–) terminals with tape and recycle the
insulated battery.
CAUTION
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CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY
k Cautions concerning use and storage of the rechargeable Li-ion battery
pack
Batterij niet
weggooien, maar
inleveren als KCA.
NL
i Temperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
i Do not use, recharge, store or leave the battery pack near fire or inside a
car exposed to the hot sun, etc. (locations in which the temperature
reaches 60°C [140°F] or higher).
i At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices inside
the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an abnormal
chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode,
leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the safety mechanisms and
protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will become unusable.
i An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the
battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may even
shorten the battery life.
k General precautions concerning the batteries (when using alkaline
batteries)
i Use only alkaline batteries or other specified batteries in this camera.
Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have a short battery life
and may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera.
i Use of an alkaline battery together with a Ni-Cd battery, or a new battery with
an old or consumed battery, may generate heat or cause the batteries to leak,
resulting in fire, injury or burns, or damage to the camera and any other
nearby object.
i Use of batteries without protective casings or other inferior products may
cause a fire, injury, or burns.
i Do not attempt to recharge dry-cell batteries.
i Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended to
store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged.
i If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove
the batteries and store them in a cool place. (When the batteries are removed
for a long period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)
i If using rechargeable batteries instead of alkaline batteries, use after fully
recharging with the exclusive battery charger. Be sure to read and
understand the instruction manuals that may come with the batteries you
purchase, as well as the instruction manual for the battery charger, before
use.
i If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be
recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five
minutes every six months.
i Storage temperature: –10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F)
When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at –10
to 30°C (14 to 86°F) in a place with no condensation.
i Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation)
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA
k Cautions before capturing important images
k Cautions concerning condensation
i Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating
properly and in condition to capture the images properly.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from
images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in
any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its
software.
i Using the camera with condensation inside it may damage the camera.
If condensation seems likely to form
i Place the camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the camera
has reached the ambient temperature.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions
i When moving the camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.
i When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater is
turned on to quickly heat the room.
i When the camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.
i When the camera is placed in a location of high humidity.
k Caution concerning copyrights
i The images you capture with your camera are for your own private use; any
other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners.
i Please note that photography may be restricted at stage performances,
shows or exhibitions, even in presentations whose purpose is entertaining or
amusing individuals.
i Also note that images that are intended to be copyrighted cannot be used
outside those limits defined by the regulations of the relevant copyright laws.
k Caution concerning undesired interference
i The camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or
radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied
cables are not removed.
k Cautions when cleaning the camera
Dedicated USB interface cable
Dedicated S-AV interface cable
Cleaning procedure
1 Turn off the camera and remove the battery pack.
(For safety, remove the power cord plug of the AC adaptor from the power
outlet.)
Core
Core
2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.
*
The type (shape) and quantity of cable(s) supplied may differ depending on
which product was purchased.
If the camera is extremely dirty,
3 Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and
i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger is used in close proximity to a
radio or TV set, it may cause interference such as static in AM broadcast
signals or noise in the TV image. In this case, increase the distance between
the radio or TV and the device.
wrung dry.
CAUTION
i Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the camera. Doing so may
cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a chemically
treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings.
i Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the camera. Do not let rubber
or vinyl objects contact the camera for a long period. They may cause
deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.
k Caution concerning magnetism (for cameras with a speaker)
i Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be
damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the
magnetic strips on cards may be damaged.
k Caution concerning the battery pack
k Cautions concerning data storage
i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the battery pack.
Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow
contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize,
increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the
usable life of the batteries will diminish.
i It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media
(such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk).
i Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below.
i Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits
arising from the loss of data.
h If the card is used incorrectly.
h If the card is not inserted correctly into the camera.
h If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces.
h If the card is removed from the camera or if the camera is turned off during
reading or writing operations.
k Caution when cleaning the lens
i If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning
cloth for photographic equipment to clean it.
h If the card has reached the end of its usable life.
k When not using the camera for a long period
i Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a
long time, the camera functions may begin to not work properly.
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the camera functions.
i If the battery pack is left in the camera, a small amount of power is still used
even if the camera is turned off. If a rechargeable battery pack is left in the
camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged and lose its
ability to be recharged again.
k Caution concerning high temperatures
i During shooting, when the internal temperature of the camera becomes high,
the \ icon will appear on the LCD monitor. When the \ icon appears, it
is still possible to capture and play back images for a while. However, if the
temperature rises further, it will become impossible to record (although
playback will still be possible). In this case, discontinue shooting as soon as
possible, and wait until the temperature falls before using the camera again.
Note that particularly when recording video clips, soon after the \ icon
appears, the remaining recording time indication will appear, and when that
figure becomes 00:00:00, further recording is impossible.
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SANYO Software Pack 8.5
For Digital Camera
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions carefully before using. Be sure to keep this manual
for later reference.
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ATTENTION
Regarding permission to use the CD-ROM
h This CD-ROM may not be reproduced without permission.
h When installing the software in this CD-ROM, permission is granted for
its use only if the user agrees to the terms and conditions that are
displayed at the start of installation.
h Regarding products by other manufacturers that are specified on this
CD-ROM, and for service, please inquire of the respective
manufacturer.
i It is strictly forbidden to copy this manual, wholly or in part, without prior
written permission.
i The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this product.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of this product, 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 this product other than
those supplied with this product 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 this product.
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COPYRIGHTS
This manual and the software are copyrighted materials from Sanyo Electric
Co., Ltd.
PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp.
(USA)
Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
in the USA and other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the USA and other countries.
DirectX is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and
other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).
All other brand or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................3
About this manual ............................................................................3
The software ....................................................................................4
CD-ROM directory map ...................................................................5
For maximum enjoyment of your camera
(about the electronic manual) .....................................................5
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................6
Windows ..........................................................................................6
Macintosh ........................................................................................6
BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA .................................................7
Cautions when mounting your camera as a removable disk ...........7
Operating environment ....................................................................7
Data file formats ..............................................................................8
Configuration of directories in the card ............................................9
Setting to the card reader mode ....................................................10
For Windows XP users ..................................................................11
For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users .........................................12
For Windows 98/98SE users .........................................................13
For MAC OS 9.xx users ................................................................16
For MAC OS X users .....................................................................16
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE ..................................17
Windows ........................................................................................18
Macintosh ......................................................................................19
HOW TO USE Photo Explorer ..............................................................20
Set up the environment .................................................................20
Copying image data to a computer ...............................................22
ABOUT Motion Director ........................................................................24
Importing .......................................................................................24
Output format and playback ..........................................................24
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to install and operate the SANYO Software Pack.
Please read this manual carefully, in order to use the images and audio
recordings captured with your camera in a wide range of applications.
About this manual
The explanations in this manual conform to the following conventions.
i The examples given in this manual are generally based on a Windows
environment. For Macintosh users, while the menu names and screen
indications may be different, this is no impediment to understanding the
operation. In those places where the operations for Macintosh users and
Windows users differ, specific explanations are provided.
i In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as “card”.
h This manual is designed for users with the following computer skills:
h Knowledge of basic computer operations
h Knowledge of basic mouse operations
h Knowledge of how to open, close, move, minimize and maximize
windows
h Knowledge of how to move from one folder to another folder
Detailed information about the operations listed above can be found in the
printed or online manuals accompanying the computer or operating system
software.
Symbols used in this manual
HINT
Extra information about software or cautionary notes.
CAUTION Points requiring special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
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The software
The following software applications are in the SANYO Software Pack.
k Driver software
i USB driver
The USB driver is necessary when using the USB interface in a Windows
98/Windows 98SE environment.
k Application software
Please see page 17 for a summary of each software program.
i QuickTime 7
In this manual, referred to as QuickTime.
i Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE Basic (Windows)/Photo Explorer for Mac 2.0
(Macintosh)
In this manual, referred to as Photo Explorer.
i Motion Director SE 1.1 (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Motion Director.
* When Photo Explorer is installed, you can play back video clip files.
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CD-ROM directory map
Below is a directory map of the SANYO Software Pack contents.
<Windows>
Sanyodsc ( :)
<Macintosh>
SanyoDSC
*
D
PhotoExplorer
QuickTime
Photo Explorer
MotionDirector
USB
Win98
* The drive name (D:) may be different on your computer.
For maximum enjoyment of your camera (about
the electronic manual)
Be sure to visit our website for great hints on the many ways to enjoy using
your camera every day. You can access the website from the top page of the
SANYO Software Pack (install page).
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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Windows
Software
CPU
Pentium
or faster
Memory
Hard drive
OS
11 MB
or more
Windows
2000/XP
QuickTime
128 MB or more
Pentium III
800 MHz
or faster
256 MB or more
(512 MB
recommended)
Windows
98SE/Me/
2000/XP
Photo
Explorer
80 MB
or more
Pentium III
1 GHz
or faster
256 MB or more
(512 MB
recommended)
Windows
98SE/Me/
2000/XP
Motion
Director
100 MB
or more
Macintosh
Hard
drive
Software
CPU
Memory
OS
Mac OS 9.0 or
later (CarbonLib
1.4 or more);
Mac OS X 10.1
or later
Power PC
or later
64 MB
or more
20 MB
or more
Photo Explorer
CAUTION
When using in a Mac OS X Classic environment
i It is not possible to save or load data directly to or from the card installed in
the camera. The data must first be saved once to your hard disk.
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BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA
The following is an explanation of the format of data recorded by your
camera, as well as the configuration of directories in the card.
Cautions when mounting your camera as a
removable disk
i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result
in your camera not recognizing that data.
If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive.
i Cards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera. Format
all cards to be used by your camera with your camera.
Operating environment
Windows
A computer with a standard-equipped USB port, and preinstalled with
Windows 98, 98SE or later is required. Correct operation cannot be
guaranteed for models that have been upgraded to Windows 98 from
Windows 3.1 or 95.
Macintosh
A model with a standard-equipped USB port, and preinstalled with Mac OS
9.0, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OSX10.1 or later is required.
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Data file formats
The format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file
names are determined are explained below.
Type of data Data format
File name structure
Still image/
sequential
shots data
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.jpg”.
SANY****.jpg
JPEG
WAVE
Same file name as corresponding still image
data.
Extension is “.wav”.
Voice memo
data
SANY****.wav
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.mov”.
SANY****.mov*
Video clip
data
QuickTime
Movie
Audio
recording
data
File name begins with SUND.
Extension is “.wav”.
SUND****.wav*
WAVE
* Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the data was saved.
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Configuration of directories in the card
ROOT
DCIM
100SANPH
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY0003.mov
SANY0004.wav
SANY0005.jpg
Image
Folder number
number
MISC
(Location
of DPOF
files)
Image or
audio data
number
101SANPH
102SANPH
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY9999.jpg
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
* Up to 9,999 files can be stored in folder 100SANPH. If more image or audio
files are made, a folder named 101SANPH is created, and they will be
stored in there. New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e.,
102SANPH, 103SANPH, etc.
HINT
About video clip data recorded with this camera
i You can use Apple’s QuickTime 3 or later version to play back video clips
on a computer.
i QuickTime 7.0 for Windows is supplied with the included CD-ROM
(SANYO Software Pack).
About file names when the card is replaced...
i If the file number reset function is set to off, even when the card is
replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names
continues from the previously installed card (see page 92 in the camera’s
instruction manual).
CAUTION
If you intend to view the images on the camera, do not use a computer
to rewrite the card data.
i If the folders, file names, or their configuration is modified using a personal
computer, it will be impossible to play back the data using the camera, and
the camera may not operate properly.
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Setting to the card reader mode
1
Start your computer, use the supplied USB interface cable to
connect your camera to the computer, and turn the camera on.
h Connect the camera’s PC/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s LCD monitor.
USB CONNEECTION
CARD READER
PictBridge
CANCEL
Open
P
To USB connector
on the computer
/
A
V
PC/AV
terminal
To the
PC/AV
terminal
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
2
Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
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.
i Please connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB
connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard,
or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver
software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the
driver software.
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For Windows XP users
Mounting your camera
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [Removable disk
(E:)] window opens.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
Select an action.
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h Select the desired procedure from the [XACTI S60 (E:)] window.
Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
loss of card data.
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Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware.
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
2
Left-click on the camera drive (E:).
h The camera can now be disconnected.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
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For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users
Mounting your camera
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
h If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load
the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver.
h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)]
appears in the [My Computer] window.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.
h Double-click on the [Removable disk (E:)] icon in [My Computer], and
you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera
exactly like you would the data in the other computer drives.
Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
loss of card data.
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Left-click on [Unplug or Eject Hardware] in the task tray.
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
Left-click on the camera drive (E:).
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
h The [Safe to Remove Hardware] dialog box will open.
Click on the [OK] button.
h You can now disconnect the camera.
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For Windows 98/98SE users
Mounting your camera
For Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users, please install the USB driver
(SANYO Digital Camera Mass Storage Driver and SANYO Digital Camera
Controller). Install the SANYO Digital Camera Mass Storage Driver before
installing the SANYO Digital Camera Controller.
1
Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
2
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
h The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box will open.
h If the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box does not appear,
double-click on the [Add New Hardware] icon in the [Control Panel] to
open it, and proceed to step 3.
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4
Click on the [Next] button.
Specify the USB driver search method and search location.
1 Place a check in the [Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended)] checkbox, and click on the [Next] button.
2 Place a check in the [Specify a Location] checkbox, and click on the
[Browse] button.
h The [Browse for Folder] dialog box will open.
Specify the folder that has the USB driver.
h The USB driver is in the CD-ROM’s [Usb] folder, in the [Win98] folder.
1 Double-click on [Sanyodsc (D:)].
h “(D:)” denotes the CD-ROM drive name, which may be different on
your computer.
2 Double-click on [USB].
3 Double-click on [Win98].
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Click on the [OK] button.
h The [Browse for Folder] dialog box closes, and [D:\USB\WIN98]
appears in the [Specify a location:] field. The first character (D) may
vary depending on your computer configuration.
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Click on the [Next] button.
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When the dialog box appears announcing completion of the
installation, click the [Finish] button.
h Installation of the SANYO Digital Camera Mass Storage Driver is now
completed. After a while, the [Add/Remove Hardware Wizard] dialog
box appears again. Continue to the next step to install the SANYO
Digital Camera Controller.
Install the SANYO Digital Camera Controller.
h Use the same procedure as above to install the SANYO Digital
Camera Controller.
h When installation of the SANYO Digital Camera Controller is
completed, USB driver installation is completed.
Confirm that the camera can be mounted.
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h When the USB driver has been correctly installed, the camera
appears in the [My Computer] window as a [Removable disk(E:)]
drive. The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
HINT
If [Removable disk] is not found...
The USB device driver has not been installed correctly. After deleting the USB
device driver once by using the procedure below, install it again.
1 Right-click on [My Computer], and select [Properties] from the menu.
h The [System Properties] dialog box will open.
2 Click on the [Device Manager] tab.
3 Click on [SANYO Digital Camera], and then click on the [Delete] button.
h If there is no [SANYO Digital Camera], click on the [Cancel] button to
close the dialog box, and proceed to step 4.
4 Insert the CD-ROM into the drive and re-install the driver.
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Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
loss of card data.
1
Right-click on the camera icon ([Removable disk (E:)]) in [My
Computer].
h A menu appears.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
Select [Remove] from the menu.
2
h You can now disconnect your camera.
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For MAC OS 9.xx users
Mounting your camera
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named
[Untitled] on the Desktop.
h Double-click on the [Untitled] icon, and you can process the contents
of the card installed in your camera exactly like you would the data in
the other computer drives.
Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
loss of card data.
1
Drag the [Untitled] icon for your camera on the Desktop to the
trashcan.
h The [Untitled] icon disappears from the Desktop.
h You can now disconnect your camera.
For MAC OS X users
Use the same mounting and dismounting procedure as for the MAC OS
9.xx. However, if an application which automatically recognizes camera
images is installed, it will be activated.
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INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The SANYO Software Pack contains the application software indicated below.
Installation of each application will serve to optimize your use of the data
recorded with your camera.
i QuickTime*
Play back video clips.
Be sure to install this application if you are going to view video clips that
were photographed with your camera (Windows).
i Photo Explorer
Organizing the data recorded with your camera is easy to understand
using the graphic screen.
i Motion Director
Use Motion Director to remove motion blur from video clips captured with
your camera and to make a single panorama still shot from a video clip
recorded while panning.
By upgrading from QuickTime to QuickTime Pro, you will be able to edit
QuickTime movies, among other features. You can upgrade from Apple
Computer, Inc.’s web page at http://www.apple.com.
*
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Windows
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2
Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
h The installation window soon appears.
h If the installation window does not appear, double-click on the CD-
ROM icon in the My Computer window, and double-click on [Autorun]
or [Autorun.exe] in the CD-ROM window.
* The drive name (D:) may be different on your computer.
Click on the name of the application software you wish to install.
h The window for beginning the installation procedure for the specified
application will open.
h When you click on [How to take fun photos], your computer will
connect to our website, where you’ll find lots of hints for having fun
with your camera.
h The installer program for each application is preset to properly install
the software. If you are unfamiliar with the computer, we recommend
clicking the [Next] button at each screen.
h If a user registration dialog box appears, do not enter anything in the
[Enter your registration information] dialog box, and click on the [Next]
button.
h If a dialog box prompting you to restart your computer appears, restart
your computer.
You can find more information about the respective applications at:
QuickTime: http://www.apple.com
Photo Explorer: http://www.ulead.com
Click on [EXIT].
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About Kodak online service
h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the
website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. To go to the
website, select the [Tell me more now !] option button. If you do not
wish to go to the website, select on the [No thanks !] option button.
Click on the [OK] button.
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Macintosh
Photo Explorer installation
1
Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
h The CD-ROM window will open after a few seconds.
h If the window does not open, double-click on the CD-ROM icon
[SanyoDSC] on the Desktop.
2
Install the Photo Explorer.
h Open the [Photo Explorer] folder and copy the [English] folder (or
whatever other language you prefer) to your hard disk.
h When the folder has been copied, installation of the application is
completed.
HINT
About the [Carbon Lib] folder
i If your computer’s CarbonLib file (extension file) is earlier than version 1.4,
please install the CarbonLib file (in the [Carbon Lib] folder) to the extension
folder.
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HOW TO USE Photo Explorer
To copy data from your camera to your computer, when you open the drive for
your camera from [My Computer], options are shown for copying data to your
computer and for using Photo Explorer to copy data. Explained in this section
is how to use Photo Explorer to copy the camera’s data to your computer. For
a detailed explanation of Photo Explorer, please see the Help menu of Photo
Explorer.
Set up the environment
Specify the source of the data (data location in your camera) to be copied.
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Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
h Open the [Ulead AutoDetector] dialog box.
h If the window showing the contents of the card installed in the camera
(Removable disk (E):) is open, click on the [Close] button to close it.
In the [Ulead AutoDetector] dialog box, check the box [Always open
with the selected program], and click on the [OK] button.
h The [Copy file to...] dialog box will open.
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h If you check the [Always open with the selected program] box, the
[Ulead AutoDetector] dialog box step will be skipped from the next
time.
Turn ON the [Open Ulead Photo Explorer to view photos] option
button, and click on the [OK] button.
Click on the digital camera wizard icon on the toolbar.
h The [Digital Camera Wizard] dialog box will open.
Click on the drive name (A:\) to the right of [Camera drive or card
reader].
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5
h The [Select Image Source] dialog box will open.
Turn ON the [Camera drive or card reader] option button, select the
camera drive from the [Location] list box, and click on the [OK]
button.
6
h The drive name to the right of [Camera drive or card reader] is
changed to the drive specified in step 6.
h If you wish to now read the data from the card installed in the camera,
click on the [Start] button. The data from the card will be copied to
My Documents\SANYO_PEX.
h If instead you wish to discontinue after changing the settings, click on
the [Cancel] button.
h The [Digital Camera Wizard] dialog box will close.
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1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
h The [Untitled] icon will appear on the desktop.
Open the folder in which Photo Explorer was installed, and double-
click on the Photo Explorer program icon.
2
h Run Photo Explorer.
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Click on the digital camera wizard icon on the toolbar.
h The [Digital Camera Wizard] dialog box will open.
Click on the icon in the [Camera flash disk drive] section.
h The [Choose Removable Drive] dialog box will open.
Click on the drive for the camera connected to your computer
(Untitled), and click on the [Select] button.
h The drive name in the [Camera flash disk drive] section is changed to
[Untitled].
6
Turn ON the [Create subfolder] checkbox.
h If you wish to now read the data from the card installed in the camera,
click on the [Start] button.
h If instead you wish to discontinue after changing the settings, click on
the [Cancel] button.
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Copying image data to a computer
Copy image files to the computer from the card installed in your camera.
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2
3
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
Run Photo Explorer.
Click on the digital camera wizard icon on the toolbar.
h The [Digital Camera Wizard] dialog box will open.
Click on the [Start] button.
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h Copying begins.
h A folder with the name as indicated below is automatically created, to
which the data is copied.
Windows: My Documents\SANYO_PEX
Macintosh: Macintosh HD:Ulead Photo Explorer
h When copying is completed, the [Done] dialog box will appear.
When copying is completed, click on the [OK] button.
h The copied data is shown in a thumbnail window.
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Photo Explorer features
With the Photo Explorer you have visually integrated control over multiple
files, from camera images to DV camcorder video files to audio files (such as
MP3 and WAV files).
k Manage and edit image files
Viewing images
Images can be viewed full-size or full-screen. Use the keyboard controls or
toolbar buttons to select the menu, and you can browse the images or play
them back, for example, in a slideshow.
Organizing and editing images
You can copy and erase image files, as well as change the file names. In
addition, you can rotate and flip images, and save the edited images as
new files.
Adjusting images
You can easily enhance images by clipping and adjusting the contrast,
brightness, color balance, etc. The created images can be used for
wallpaper or screen savers.
k Abundant slideshow features
Slideshows containing combinations of still images and video clips can be
played back.
k Convert the format of video clip data
Video clips (QuickTime format) that were shot with your digital camera can be
converted to other formats, such as AVI and MPEG.
k For questions about Photo Explorer
Further information about Photo Explorer can be found at
http://www.ulead.com
<Where to find the serial number>
iFrom the Photo Explorer [Help] menu, select “About Ulead Photo
Explorer”. The program version as well as the serial number are
shown.
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ABOUT Motion Director
Use Motion Director to remove motion blur from video clips captured with your
camera and to make a single panorama still shot from a video clip recorded
while panning.
An outline of Motion Director is introduced below. For details, please refer to
online help for Motion Director.
Importing
Motion Director can read either of these file formats:
h MOV
h MP4
The compression coding for each is as follows:
Format
MOV
Video coding
Motion JPEG
ISO MPEG-4
Audio coding
WAVE
MP4
AAC
The frame size is VGA (640 × 480 pixels) or less.
Output format and playback
Motion Director can write files in the following formats:
Motion-blur correction: MPEG-4, MOV
Panorama composite: JPEG, BMP, TIFF, QuickTime VR
VR spatiotemporal images saved in the QuickTime VR format using Apple’s
QuickTime Player can be viewed.
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