INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dual Camera
VPC-GH3EX
VPC-GH3GX
VPC-GH3PX
VPC-GH3TA
VPC-GH4
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX,
VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA and VPC-GH4.
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.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Preparing the camera
1
Insert the battery pack.
3 Insert the battery pack.
2 Open
1 Push out
▲
Battery cover
4 Close the battery cover.
About saving your recorded data
h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 25 to install the
card in the camera.
h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please
purchase a commercially sold card.
h This camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record
without an SD Memory Card installed.
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Shooting
1
Press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
MENU button
h If the screen to set the
date and time appears,
press the MENU button 2
times to cancel it.
For how to set the date
and time, see page 33.
ON/OFF button
2
Record.
To record a video clip:
h Press the [
] button to
begin recording a video
clip.
[
]
h Press the [
] button
button
again to end the
recording.
To take a photo:
h Press the [
[
] button
] button.
h A still image is captured.
-
S
10M
Full-HD
15
000:00:17
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go
Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case
of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
i
Playback
1
Press the REC/PLAY
button.
h
The display changes to
the Playback Screen.
2
Select the image to play
back.
h Use the arrow keys to
move the orange frame
to the image you wish to
play back.
h The image information
for the framed image is
shown in the bottom part
of the monitor.
REC/PLAY button
SET button
Arrow keys
100-0006
00:00:05
6.5MB
Full-HD
OK
Orange frame
Remaining battery
power indication
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3
Press the SET button.
<To return to the recording mode>
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
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Copy data from your camera to the computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the
computer.
1
Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface
cable to connect your camera to the computer.
h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the
computer’s USB connector.
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
SET
CANCEL
OK
To USB/AV terminal
To USB connector
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
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3
4
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
h The screen to select the
computer connection mode
appears.
USB CONNECTION
CARD READER
MTP
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
OK
Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
<If the access menu (page 155) appears>
h Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.
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6
Select an action.
Copy files from the camera to a computer.
h The drive name of the card installed in the camera is [Xacti], and that
of the camera’s internal memory is [Xacti_INT].
CAUTION
For VPC-GH3EX
i It is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to
the camera’s internal memory or installed card.
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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
corrupt the files in your camera.
1
2
Left-click on the icon for safely removing 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.
h The camera can now be disconnected.
Uploading camera files to a file-sharing website
i Your camera’s internal memory contains the Xacti Simple Uploader
application with which you can upload camera files to a file-sharing
website.
i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the
Xacti Simple Uploader user’s manual, which can be obtained from the
SANYO website.
<How to install Xacti Simple Uploader>
1 Connect your camera to a computer.
2 Turn on the computer and the camera.
3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
4 On the USB Connection Screen, select “CARD READER”, and press the
SET button.
h The window for automatic playback of XACTI_INT (internal memory)
and XACTI (card) opens, and the Access Menu appears.
h If the Access Menu does not appear, double-click “Autorun.Exe” in
XACTI_INT.
5 In the Access Menu, click on [Install Xacti Simple Uploader].
h The Xacti Simple Uploader installation begins.
h Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the
installation.
<How to obtain the manual>
i On the Xacti Simple Uploader screen, click the [?] icon.
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CONTENTS
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................. i
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11
How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13
ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................. 15
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 15
What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 15
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 16
High-quality images with “Full High Definition*” ............................ 16
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation .................. 17
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures ................................................ 17
Capture clear images of the targeted subject ............................... 18
Eye-Fi smart ................................................................................. 18
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 19
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 20
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 22
Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 23
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 25
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 27
About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 29
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 30
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 30
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 30
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is
active ........................................................................................ 31
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 33
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK
MODE .............................................................................................. 36
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 37
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 37
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 38
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 43
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 47
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SIMPLE
SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................55
For best results ..............................................................................55
Using the autofocus .......................................................................56
Select the recording size ...............................................................59
Select the focus setting .................................................................60
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................61
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................62
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................63
Using the flash ...............................................................................66
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........68
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................70
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................72
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............75
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................76
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................77
DELETING FILES .................................................................................78
Delete single/delete all/delete folder .............................................78
Delete selected ..............................................................................79
PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................81
21-image display playback ............................................................81
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................82
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................83
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NORMAL
SHOOTING
RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 84
Video setting ................................................................................. 84
Still image setting .......................................................................... 88
Scene select setting ...................................................................... 89
Filter setting .................................................................................. 89
Self-timer setting ........................................................................... 90
RECORDING MENU 2 ......................................................................... 91
Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting ............................ 91
Focus range setting ...................................................................... 92
Focus mode setting ...................................................................... 93
Light-measuring mode setting ...................................................... 93
ISO sensitivity setting ................................................................... 94
RECORDING MENU 3 ......................................................................... 95
White balance setting ................................................................... 95
Subject chaser settings ................................................................. 96
High sensitivity mode setting ........................................................ 99
Digital zoom setting ...................................................................... 99
Exposure compensation ............................................................. 100
Storage folder setting .................................................................. 101
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU 1 ......................................................................... 102
Slideshow settings ...................................................................... 102
File protect setting ...................................................................... 103
Resize ......................................................................................... 105
Rotate ......................................................................................... 105
PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 106
Correcting the image .................................................................. 106
Editing video clips ....................................................................... 107
Printing instructions .................................................................... 116
FILE INFO DISPLAY .......................................................................... 120
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OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................121
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................122
Shortcut setting ...........................................................................128
TV output setting .........................................................................131
File No. continued setting ............................................................135
Formatting (initializing) ................................................................137
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................138
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time ................................................................138
For audio recordings ...................................................................139
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............140
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................142
When using as a card reader ......................................................142
To access the files in the internal memory ..................................142
SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ...............................................143
USING AS A CARD READER ............................................................146
For Windows Vista/XP/7 users ....................................................146
For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card) ................147
For Mac OS X users ....................................................................148
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD .........................................149
Configuration of directories in the card ........................................149
File formats ..................................................................................149
Cautions when using as a card reader ........................................150
USING AS A PC CAMERA .................................................................152
For Windows XP ..........................................................................152
Using as a PC camera ................................................................152
USING THE SOFTWARE ...................................................................153
Obtaining the software ................................................................154
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CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV .................................................................... 156
Connecting to a video input terminal .......................................... 157
Connecting to the HDMI terminal ................................................ 157
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................. 158
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
PRINTING .......................................................................................... 159
OTHER CONNECTIONS
SCREEN CAPTURE .......................................................................... 162
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 163
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 171
Camera ....................................................................................... 171
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 179
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 181
Camera ....................................................................................... 181
Camera connectors .................................................................... 185
Battery life ................................................................................... 185
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 186
Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 187
Supplied battery pack charger .................................................... 188
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 188
Others ......................................................................................... 189
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take
a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and
ready to go ............................................................................. 190
About the MPEG-4 Standard license .......................................... 190
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 191
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.
Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Log the date and time For more accurate
Getting started
shooting/recording
of your photos
focus
• “How to use the manual
•
“VIDEO CLIP
•
“DATE AND TIME
RECORDING” on
page 62
“SHOOTING SINGLE
SHOTS” on page 63
“Sequential shots” on
page 88
SETTING” on page 33
focus” (manual focus) on
page 92
Zoom in on the
subject
“MACRO-
PHOTOGRAPHY
(ZOOM)” on page 70
•
•
•
Set the focus to a
narrow range
“Focus mode setting” on
page 93
•
•
“Audio recording” on
page 84
Close-up
photography
Reduce noise when
recording
•
“Focus range” (super
macro mode) on
•
“NOISE REDUCTION
setting” on page 125
pages 44 and 50
“Select the focus setting”
(super macro mode) on
page 60
•
Optimize the photo
quality
“Select the recording
size” on pages 44 and
59.
Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics
•
•
“IMAGE SETTINGS” on page 125
•
•
“Video setting” on
pages 48 and 84
“Still image setting” on
pages 48 and 88
Capture fast-moving subjects
“Scene select” (sports mode) on page 48
Suppress camera shake effect
“Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting” on pages 50 and 91
•
•
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Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Shoot in dark conditions
•
•
•
“Exposure compensation” on page 100
“Using the flash” on pages 44, 48 and 66
“Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 48
and 89
Increase the camera’s sensitivity
•
•
“ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 50 and 94
“High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 52 and 99
Photographing people
•
•
“Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 48 and 89
“Filter setting” (cosmetic filter) on pages 48 and 89
Capture sharp images
•
•
“Face chaser setting” on pages 52 and 97
“Color chaser setting” on pages 52 and 96
Simplified operation for shooting/playback
•
“SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE” on page 36
Photographing landscapes
•
“Scene select” (landscape mode) on page 48
Take a self-photo
•
“Self-timer setting” on pages 48 and 90
Make images lighter
Measure the
brightness of a
specific area
or darker
•
“Exposure compensation”
on page 100
•
“Light-measuring mode
setting” on pages 50 and
93
•
“High sensitivity mode
setting” pages 52 and 99
Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity
•
“ISO sensitivity setting”
pages 50 and 94
Change the color of
the images
Make white appear
natural
•
“Filter setting”
•
“White balance setting” on
pages 52 and 95
(monochrome filter/sepia
filter) on pages 48 and 89
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Playback
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started
viewing images
Adjust the speaker
volume
Change the angle of
view
•
“PLAYING BACK VIDEO
CLIPS AND STILL
•
“PLAYBACK VOLUME”
pages 53 and 77
•
“Rotate” on pages 53 and
105
IMAGES” on page 72
Search for image/
audio files
Reduce the photo
size
•
“21-image display
playback” on page 81
“Selecting the playback
folder” on pages 54 and
82
•
“Resize” on pages 53
and 105
•
Magnify an image
•
“Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 83
•
“Audio playback” on
page 86
Adjust the speaker volume
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on pages 53 and 77
•
Continuous playback
“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 46, 76 and 102
•
Adjust the monitor brightness
•
•
“Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 64
“BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 125
Playback on a TV
“PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 158
Set the TV system
“TV output setting” on pages 127 and 131
•
•
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File managing/processing
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Search for image/audio files
•
•
“21-image display playback” on page 81
“Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 82
Delete files
Protect files from accidental erasure
“File protect setting” on pages 53 and 103
Format a card
“Formatting (initializing)” on pages 127 and 137
•
“DELETING FILES” on
pages 46, 53 and 78
•
•
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
“Editing video clips” on pages 54 and 107
•
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint
“Printing instructions” on pages 54 and 116
•
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were
recorded
•
“FILE INFO DISPLAY” on page 120
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Using with a computer
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Use the camera as a card reader
•
•
“SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 143
“USING AS A CARD READER” on page 146
Copy files from your camera to a computer
“Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page vi
•
Playback
“About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 150
•
Using as a webcam
“USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 152
•
Record an image of the computer screen
“SCREEN CAPTURE” on page 162
•
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Li-ion battery pack: 1
i Lithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord: 1
i Dedicated USB interface
cable (page 143): 1
i Dedicated AV interface cable
(page 157): 1
i Handstrap (page 13): 1
i Lens cap (page 14): 1
*To prevent from dropping the
camera, be sure to attach the
handstrap.
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i GUIDE FOR BASIC
OPERATION
(VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX,
VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA
only)
i SAFETY MANUAL
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.
i QUICK GUIDE
i Obtaining the PDF instruction
manual and cautions
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How to use the accessories
k Handstrap
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k Lens cap
<To remove>
1 Push in
2 Pull
* Attach as shown in the
illustration.
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ABOUT THE CARD
Media cards that can be used with this camera
The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:
i SD Memory Card
i SDHC Memory Card
i SDXC Memory Card
What “card” means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC
Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as
“card”.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
CAMERA
Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an
operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back
without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create
your original DVDs.
High-quality images with “Full High Definition*”
(pages 48 and 59)
Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel video
clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video
files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high-
performance camera.
* “Full High Definition” by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a
resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically.
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Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy
operation (page 37)
Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new
to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many
features and functions.
Example:
RECORDING MENU1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
OK
1
Full-HD
Select video and photo size
2
-
10M
S
3
1
2
3
S
N
OK
<SIMPLE Mode Recording
Menu>
<NORMAL Mode Recording
Menu>
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (pages 50
and 91)
Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject or when you zoom in on
a subject.
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Capture clear images of the targeted subject
(pages 52 and 96)
Both the color chaser feature to target a specific color, and the face chaser
feature to capture clear face shots, are provided.
Eye-Fi smart
By inserting a commercially sold Eye-Fi card (SD card with wireless LAN) in
your camera, you can easily upload photos to your computer, a sharing site,
etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your
Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. Instructions for the Eye-Fi transfer
feature can be found at the following website:
http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/
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SYSTEM MAP
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
Internet
Computer
Dedicated USB
interface cable
Printer
Dedicated AV
interface cable
TV
i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible
printer
Commercially available
card
i Photo shop
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SETUP
SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
Sub-REC buttons
[R] button
Video recording
button
1 Insert your hand in the
handstrap from the top of
the camera.
2 Enfold the camera in the
palm of your hand to grip it.
3 Use your thumb to operate
the [O] and [R] buttons
above the lens.
[O] button
Photo shooting button
Zoom switch
Monitor unit
Lens
Flash
Stereo microphone
* The tripod mounting hole is on
the bottom.
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Rear
[
] button
Photo shooting button
[
] button
Video recording button
Multi-indicator
Monitor
ZOOM RANGE button
Card slot cover
DC IN terminal cover
Strap holder
Battery cover
Arrow keys
MENU button
REC/PLAY button
ON/OFF button
SET button
Arrow keys
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
1
Connect the supplied power
cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.
h Insert the connector straight
and securely.
Battery pack charger
Power cord
Battery pack charger
2
Insert the battery pack in the
battery charger.
h Insert it in the direction
indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.
Battery pack
[o] mark
CHARGE
indicator
To power outlet
3
4
Plug the power plug into a
power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).
h Charging begins.
h The CHARGE indicator is lit
during charging.
When the CHARGE indicator
turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.
HINT
i Charging takes approximately 120 min.
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Charging the battery pack
Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before
using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied
charger.
Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it
whenever the remaining charge is low.
Does the battery pack feel hot?
i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging...
i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
Ambient temperature during charging
i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during charging be
between about 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F). Due to the
characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), it
may not be possible to sufficiently charge it.
i When the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be
activated and halt charging.
Charge a battery pack in the following cases
i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time
i Newly purchased battery pack
FOR AMERICAN USERS:
i Use a UL Listed, 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG
No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA
1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.
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About the CHARGE indicator
The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.
Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.
CHARGE indicator
Not lit
Not connected properly
i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the
charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the
plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power
socket (page 22).
i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed
correctly (page 22).
Charging finished
Lit
Charging
Flashing
Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger
i Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger.
i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of
the battery pack has probably expired.)
CAUTION
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been
in continuous use for a long time
i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a
long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the safety
function may be activated and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.
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INSTALLING THE CARD
Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another
device before using it in your camera (pages 127 and 137). If an unformatted
card is used, the card itself may become unusable.
3 Close the card slot cover.
2 Insert the card.
1 Open the card slot cover.
<When removing the card...>
h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will
protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
2 Pull it out
1 Push the card in
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card
i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.
If the multi-indicator is flashing red...
i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so
may result in loss of files stored in the card.
HINT
Shooting without a card installed
i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the
card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back
from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no
card installed, the internal memory icon
is shown on the monitor to let
you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s
internal memory.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
3 Insert the battery pack
2 Open
1 Push out
▲
Battery cover
4 Close the battery cover.
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CAUTION
Does the battery pack appear swollen?
i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when
stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety
hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become
swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment.
In this case, please discontinue its use and replace it with a new battery.
Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed
i Doing so may result in malfunction.
HINT
About the internal backup battery
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.
To prolong the life of the battery pack
i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life
of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.
h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other
high-temperature environments.
h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.
After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially
discharge it before recharging it again.
h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the
partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
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About the temperature alert icon \
During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \will appear as
described below.
k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature
rises during use
h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the
camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \icon lights on the monitor. It
is still possible to record and play back even when the \icon is lit;
however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and
turn the camera off.
h If the temperature rises further, the \icon will start to flash, and the
camera will turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or
as long as the \icon remains flashing). Please wait until the
temperature has dropped before resuming use.
h During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time
starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows
0 seconds, recording stops.
h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while
the \icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the
temperature has dropped (or as long as the \icon remains flashing).
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND
OFF
Turning on the camera
1
Open the monitor unit, and press
the ON/OFF button for at least
1 second.
h If you briefly press the ON/OFF
button, once, the camera will
switch to the power save mode.
h If you press the REC/PLAY button
for at least 1 second, the camera
turns on in the playback mode.
REC/PLAY button
ON/OFF button
Monitor unit
Turning off the camera
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
h The camera turns off.
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Turning on the camera when the power save
(sleep) mode is active
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will
automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during
shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset
setting).
i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of
the following methods:
h Press the ON/OFF button.
h Press the [
] button.
h Open the monitor unit.
i After the power save mode has been active for about 30 minutes, the
camera will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the
power by pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the
monitor unit.
i When the AC adaptor (optional) is connected, the power save mode will
become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-
preset setting).
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is
activated (page 127).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.
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HINT
To immediately activate the power save mode
i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.
About the standby mode
i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the
camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.
CAUTION
If the K icon appears...
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 33),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the
Recording Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 35.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010
1
Turn on the camera (page 30),
and press the SET button.
h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h Follow the procedures below to
enable or disable the date
display during playback, to set
the display format for the date,
and to set the date and time.
h To display the Recording or
Playback Screen, press the
MENU button 2 times.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2010/08/01
00:00
TIME
DISP
D / M / Y
OK
2
Set the date.
1 Select “DATE”.
CLOCK SET
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Screen
appears.
DATE
2010/12/24
3 Set the date to “2010/12/24”.
h The date is set in the
following order: Set the year
→ Set the month → Set the
day.
OK
h Press [G] or [H] to select
year, month or day. Press [I]
or [J] to increase or decrease
the number.
4 Press the SET button.
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3
4
Set the clock.
1 Select “TIME”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Time Screen
appears.
3 Set the time to “19:30”.
h The time is set in the
following order: Set the hour
→ Set the minute.
h A 24-hour clock is used for
the time display.
4 Press the SET button.
CLOCK SET
TIME
19:30
OK
Set the order in which the date is
displayed during playback.
1 Select “DISP”.
CLOCK SET
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Format Screen
appears.
DISP
D / M / Y
OK
3 Press [I] or [J].
h Press [I] to change the
displayed date order as
follows:
D / M / Y → Y / M / D → M / D / Y
Press [J] to change it in the reverse order.
4 Press the SET button.
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5
Press the MENU button.
h The date and time setting is completed.
h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.
HINT
i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an
internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a
small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about
7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow step 1).
To correct the date and time settings
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 121).
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.
h The screen to set the date and time appears.
h The current date and time settings are shown.
4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.
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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE
Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode
(for viewing your recorded images).
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The mode changes.
h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.
-
10M
S
Full-HD
7126
001:000:12
SD
REC/PLAY button
<Example of the recording mode>
2010.12.24
18:41
100-0006
00:00:05
SD
6.5MB
Full-HD
OK
<Example of the playback mode>
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used
and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables
full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for
your purposes.
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL
modes
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 30).
h The previous mode is active.
Press the MENU button.
h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.
Select the operating mode icon,
and press the SET button.
h Switch from the SIMPLE mode
to the NORMAL mode, or from
the NORMAL mode to the
Switch to detailed
SIMPLE mode.
h Press the MENU button to
cancel the Menu Screen.
normal menu
OK
S
N
Operating mode icon
<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>
1
2
3
Press SET button to
1
switch to simple Menu
2
3
OK
S
N
Operating mode icon
<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>
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Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode
Menu Screen
1
2
3
Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 36).
Select the desired operating mode (page 37).
If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.
h The Menu Screen appears.
h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
Switch to detailed
normal menu
S
N
MENU button
OK
<Example: SIMPLE Mode
Recording Menu>
1
2
3
Press SET button to
1
switch to simple Menu
2
3
S
N
OK
<Example: NORMAL Mode
Recording Menu>
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Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu
4
Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the
SET button.
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
Select an item to change
Description of selected item
Select video and photo size
Press [I]
S
N
OK
Press [J]
To keep in HDTV size
10M
2
M
Press SET
HDTV size
10M [4:3]
OK
<Setting Screen>
39 English
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu
4
Press [I] or [J] to select a tab.
h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.
Tab
Press [I]
RECORDING MENU1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
OK
1
2
3
Full-HD
-
10M
S
1
2
3
S
N
Press []
5
Press [H].
RECORDING MENU1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
1
2
3
Press [H]
F1u0ll-HD
M
S
-
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER
OK
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6
Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the
SET button.
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
Select an item to
change
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO
PHOTO
1
1
2
3
Full-HD
Press [I]
-
10M
S
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER
OK
Applicable mode
Press [J]
Press SET
4000x3000
12M
11M
4480x2520[16:9]
3648x2736
-
-
10
H
10M
M
3648x2736
7.5 S
3648x2056[16:9]
1920x1080[16:9]
2 M
M
SET
OK
<Setting Screen>
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HINT
About the applicable mode indicator
i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is
effective.
: This setting is effective during still image shooting.
: This setting is effective during video clip recording.
: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip
recording.
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Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen
SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu
Select video and photo size
1
2
3
4
S
N
5
OK
43 English
1 Recording size (page 59)
h Select the video clip size to
record.
3 Flash (page 66)
h Specify how the flash will
operate.
9: The camera detects the
subject brightness and
uses the flash only when
necessary.
:: The flash operates with
every image captured
regardless of the
q
: The video clip size is
1920 × 1080 pixels,
recorded at 60 fields/sec.
The captured still image
size is 3648 × 2736 pixels
(4:3 aspect ratio).
conditions.
;: The flash does not operate
even in dark situations.
&
: The video clip size is
640 × 480 pixels, recorded
at 30 frames/sec.
4
(page 37)
h Set to the NORMAL mode.
5 Remaining battery power
The captured still image
size is 1600 × 1200 pixels
(4:3 aspect ratio).
indication (page 140)
2 Focus range (page 60)
h Select the focus range that
corresponds to the distance to
the subject.
7: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject
within a range of 50 cm
(19.69 in.) to infinity
(normal).
8: The camera focuses on a
subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm
(31.50 in.) (super macro).
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SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu
4
1
2
3
S
N
Start slideshow
OK
5
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1 Slideshow (page 76)
h Specify the slideshow settings
and play the slideshow.
3 Delete (page 78)
h Delete files.
4
(page 37)
h Set to the NORMAL mode.
2 Playback volume (page 77)
h Adjust the volume for video
clip and audio file playback.
5 Remaining battery power
indication (page 140)
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Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen
NORMAL Mode Recording Menu
<Tab 1>
1
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Full-HD
-
10M
S
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER
OK
47 English
1 Video clip settings (page 84)
<HD mode>
3 Scene select (page 89)
=: Full auto setting
a: Sports mode
!: Record at 1920 × 1080
pixels, 60 fields/s (60i).
Y: Record at 1920 × 1080
pixels, 30 fps (30p).
>: Portrait mode
+: Landscape mode
/: Night view portrait mode
k: Snow & beach mode
+: Fireworks mode
Q: Lamp mode
Record at 1280 × 720
pixels, 60 fps (60p).
":
&: Record at 1280 × 720
pixels, 30 fps (30p).
4 Filter (page 89)
&: No filter
<SD mode>
): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
30 fps.
%: Cosmetic filter
W: Monochrome filter
,: Sepia filter
<: Make an audio recording.
2 Still image settings (page 88)
<Single-shot>
5 Flash
k: The camera will detect the
subject brightness and use
the flash only when
necessary.
I: Image size is 4000 × 3000
pixels.
;: Image size is 4480 × 2520
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
o: Image size is 3648 × 2736
pixels (low compression).
p: Image size is 3648 × 2736
pixels (normal
m: The flash will operate with
every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.
l: The flash will not operate
even in dark situations.
compression).
N: Image size is 3648 × 2056
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
+: Image size is 1920 × 1080
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
G: Image size is 1600 × 1200
pixels.
,: Image size is 1280 × 720
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
[: Image size is 640 × 480
pixels.
6 Self-timer (page 90)
N: Self-timer is off.
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds
after the [
] or [
]
button is pressed.
x: Shooting begins
10 seconds after the [
]
or [
] button is pressed.
7 Remaining battery power
indication (page 140)
<Sequential shots>
m: 3648 × 2736-pixel
sequential shots.
t: 1600 × 1200-pixel
sequential shots.
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<Tab 2>
1
RECORDING MENU2
VIDEO STABILIZER
PHOTO STABILIZER
FOCUS
FOCUS MODE
EXP MEASURE
ISO
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
1
2
3
7
OK
49 English
1 Video stabilizer (page 91)
h Compensate for camera
shake during video clip
recording.
5 Light-measuring mode
(page 93)
X: Multi-section light
measuring
\: Record with image
stabilizer on.
W: Center-weighted light
measuring
]: Record without image
stabilizer.
Y: Spot light-measuring
6 ISO sensitivity (page 94)
=: Sensitivity is set
2 Photo stabilizer (page 91)
h Compensate for camera
shake during still image
shooting.
automatically
*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50
u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400
6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800
-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600
(During video clip recording
in the double-range zoom
T mode: ISO800)
\: Shoot with image stabilizer
on.
]: Shoot without image
stabilizer.
3 Focus range (page 92)
h Select the focus range that
corresponds to the distance to
the subject.
h The indicated ISO value is the
standard output sensitivity.
*: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject with
a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.)
to infinity (normal).
7 Remaining battery power
indication (page 140)
-: The focus can be set
manually.
+: The camera focuses on the
subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm
(31.50 in.) (super macro).
4 Focus area (page 93)
B: 9-point range finder focus
C: Spot focus
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<Tab 3>
1
2
RECORDING MENU
WHITE BALANCE
TARGET A SUBJECT
HIGH SENSITIVITY
DIGITAL ZOOM
3
1
2
3
4
5
3
1
2
3
REC FOLDER
6
OK
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1 White balance (page 95)
>: White balance is
automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient
lighting (auto).
3 High sensitivity mode
(page 99)
1: Increased sensitivity.
2: Normal sensitivity.
4 Digital zoom (page 70)
Q: Enable the digital
zoom.
r: For shooting in sunny
conditions (fair).
o: For shooting in overcast
conditions (cloudy).
p: For shooting under
fluorescent lighting
B: Disable the digital
zoom.
5 Rec folder setting (page 101)
6 Remaining battery power
(fluorescent).
indication (page 140)
q: For shooting under
incandescent lighting
(incandescent).
^: For setting the most
accurate white balance
(one push).
2 Subject chaser (page 96)
Automatically target a specific
color with the color chaser
function, or capture sharp face
shots with the face chaser
function.
-: Enable face chaser.
(: Enable color chaser.
): Disable face chaser and
color chaser.
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NORMAL Mode Playback Menu
<Tab 1>
PLAYBACK MENU1
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SLIDESHOW
PLAY VOLUME
PROTECT
DELETE
ROTATE
RESIZE
1
2
3
OK
1 Slideshow (page 102)
h Specify the slideshow settings
and play the slideshow.
4 Delete (page 78)
h Delete files.
5 Rotate (page 105)
2 Playback volume (page 77)
h Adjust the volume for video
clip and audio file playback.
h Rotate a still image.
6 Resize (page 105)
h Reduce the resolution of a still
image.
3 Protect (page 103)
h File protect setting (delete
prohibited)
7 Remaining battery power
indication (page 140)
53 English
<Tab 2>
PLAYBACK MENU2
EDIT PHOTO
1
1
2
3
4
5
2
EDIT VIDEO
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT FOLDER
COPY
1
2
3
6
OK
1 Edit photo (page 106)
h Repair the “red-eye” caused
by the flash, or enhance the
contrast (still images only).
2 Video clip edit (page 107)
h Edit video clips.
5 Copy
h Copy files from the card to the
internal memory, or vice
versa.
6 Remaining battery power
indication (page 140)
3 Printing instructions
(page 116)
h Specify the printing
instructions (DPOF settings).
4 Select folder (page 82)
h Select a folder to play back.
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SIMPLE
SHOOTING
SIMPLE/SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
For best results
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and
making sure the camera is stable.
Correct hold
Incorrect hold
A finger is blocking the
lens or flash.
<When using the Sub-REC button>
1 Insert your hand in the handstrap from the top
of the camera.
2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to
grip it.
3 Use your thumb to operate the [O] and [R]
buttons above the lens.
<Caution>
i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may
become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might
temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your
other hand for a while.
Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a
long time.
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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 60).
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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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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HINT
i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 53 and 105).
i When the [
] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may
waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images
in any way.
i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the
image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.
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Select the recording size
The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct
for the intended purpose.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the
recording size setting, and press the SET button.
To keep in HDTV size
10
M
2
M
HDTV size
10M [4:3]
OK
q: The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60
fields/sec.
The captured still image size is 3648 × 2736 pixels (4:3
aspect ratio).
: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30
&
frames/sec.
The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels (4:3
aspect ratio).
2
Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.
h This completes the recording size setting.
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Select the focus setting
Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera
and the subject.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the
focus setting, and press the SET button.
All ranges
Automatic focus
(people, landscape, etc.)
OK
7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).
8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to
80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro).
2
Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.
h This completes the focus range setting.
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Hints for taking pictures
Muting the operation sounds
i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be
muted (page 123).
Where are the image and audio files saved?
i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the
camera, or in the camera’s internal memory.
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may
appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you
avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.
While the image files are being recorded...
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING
1
Turn on the camera (page 30),
and set it to the recording
mode (page 36).
[
]
button
2
Press the [
h Recording begins.
] button.
h It is not necessary to keep the
[
] button pressed while
recording.
h When the remaining recording
time available for the currently
recording clip becomes little, a
countdown of the remaining
recording time appears on the
display.
Recording time
2
M
Full-HD
RERCEC00000::0000::0099
55
3
End the recording.
h Press the [
] button again
to stop recording.
Available recording
time remaining
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
Capture a still image (single-shot).
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 30),
and set it to the recording
mode (page 36).
[
] button
Press the [
1 Press the [
halfway.
] button.
] button
h The autofocus operates,
and the image is focused
(focus lock).
2 Continue to gently press
the [
way.
] button all the
h The shutter releases and
the image is captured.
h You can view the captured
image on the monitor by
keeping the [
] button
depressed when you
capture the image.
-
10M
S
1
2
Target mark
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HINT
Adjusting the monitor brightness
i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen
for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for
at least 1 second.
What is the camera focusing on?
i A target mark & on the monitor
Target mark
shows the area the camera is
focusing on.
-
10M
S
i The camera automatically
determines the correct focus by
measuring from 9 different focus
points within the shooting area. If the
target mark is at a position that is
different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for
example, by changing the shooting
angle.
F3.5
1/2
Camera shake icon
Shutter speed
Aperture
i The large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.
The focus and exposure can be locked (in the NORMAL mode)
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),
you can set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When the
exposure setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the
autofocus setting is fixed, the picon appears on the monitor.
i When the focus range (pages 48 and 89) setting or scene select setting is
changed, the focus lock is released.
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (in the NORMAL mode)
i The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Recording
Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.
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If the camera shake icon > appears... (in the NORMAL mode)
i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility
that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to
automatic (pages 44 and 66).
i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.
Does it seem to take a long time to save images?
i When shooting in dimly lit conditions, it may take some time to save the
data to the card.
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Using the flash
The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the
flash setting, and press the SET button.
h The screen to select the flash operation appears.
Auto flash
Flash operates automatically
OK
9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only
when necessary.
:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the
conditions.
;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.
2
3
Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.
h This completes the flash operation setting.
Press the [
] button to take the picture.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting
i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the
flash unit when shooting.
HINT
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
i If the photo stabilizer (page 91) is set to ON \, the flash operation
setting will change to “no flash” ;.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),
you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL
mode).
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.
1
Turn on the camera
(page 30), and set it to the
recording mode (page 36).
[
[
] button
] button
2
3
Press the [
] button.
When you see a scene
you’d like to capture as a
still image, press the
[
] button.
4
Press the [
end the video clip
recording.
] button to
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HINT
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not
operate.
i The photo stabilizer (pages 50 and 91) is inoperative.
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately
50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size
(page 59), as well as on the video clip recording mode (page 84). If you
intend to capture a still image while recording a video clip, it is suggested
that you take note of the remaining video recording time.
About the recording size of still images
i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on
the video clip recording size.
Video clip recording size setting
Still image recording size
+
,
[
!Y
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)
h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1
2
Point the camera lens at the
subject.
Zoom switch
[T/]]
[W/P]
Push the zoom switch toward
[T/]] or [W/P] to compose
the desired image.
[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W/P]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is
pushed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.
h When the optical zoom factor
is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pushed toward the
[T/]] side again, the mode
changes to the digital zoom
mode and zooming continues.
ZOOM RANGE button
Zoom bar
When both
optical and digital
zoom are enabled
3
Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see
page 62.
Optical zoom
For shooting single shots, see
page 63.
Digital zoom (yellow)
For shooting sequential shots,
see page 88.
When optical
zoom only is
enabled
Pointer
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HINT
When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed...
i The magnification is approximately doubled (double-range zoom). Press
the button again to return to normal magnification.
i The
magnification, and a
Screen.
icon is shown on the Recording Screen during normal
icon on the double-range zoom Recording
i During video clip recording, the zoom range does not change even when
the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed.
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PLAYBACK
SIMPLE/PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES
1
2
Set the camera to the playback mode (page 36).
Select the image to play back.
Orange frame
h Use the arrow keys to move
the orange frame to the file
you wish to play back.
h The image information for the
framed image is shown at the
bottom of the screen.
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Press the SET button.
h The image you selected in
step 2 is displayed fullscreen.
h If a video clip was selected,
playback begins.
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<To return to the screen to
select playback files>
Press [J].
SET button
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Video clip playback operation
To do this...
Do this
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback
During playback, press [J].
During playback, press the SET button or
press [I].
Pause
During accelerated playback, press [I].
To playback
one image
at a time
(single-
frame step)
Forward
playback
After pausing playback, press [H].
Reverse
playback
After pausing playback, press [G].
Forward
playback
After pausing playback, press and hold [H].
Slow
playback
Reverse
playback
After pausing playback, press and hold [G].
During forward playback, press [H].
h The playback speed changes each time [H]
is pressed, as follows:
Forward
playback
Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×
Press [G] to resume normal playback speed.
To
accelerate
playback
During forward playback, press [G].
h The playback speed changes each time [G]
is pressed, as follows:
Reverse
playback
15× ← 10× ← 5× ← 2×
Press [H] to resume normal playback speed.
Return to normal playback
speed
Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom
Adjusting the volume
switch toward the [W] side.
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HINT
If the a appears on the playback Screen...
i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments
(page 85).
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How to save one frame from a video clip as a
still image
1
2
Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to
“snap” a photo.
Press the [
h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select
the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however,
that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.
] button.
HINT
The file size 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 camera monitor or a television.)
i Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible
recording time indicated.
Display the video clip playback point
i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to
display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.
i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.
CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the
frame-by-frame, slow-motion, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
the slideshow setting, and press
the SET button.
SLIDESHOW
ALL
VIDEO
PHOTO
=: Play back all files.
3: Play back video clips and audio
files.
START
c: Play back still image files.
2
Select the type of file to play back,
and press the SET button.
h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press
the SET button or MENU button.
HINT
About the slideshow settings
i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu (page 102).
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PLAYBACK VOLUME
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode
PLAY VOLUME
Playback Menu (page 38), select
the playback volume setting, and
press the SET button.
h The volume control bar appears.
4
VOLUME SETTING
2
Press [G] or [H] to set the
volume, and press the SET
button.
h The playback volume is set, and
the display returns to the SIMPLE
Mode Playback Menu.
HINT
The volume can be adjusted during playback
i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward
[T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to
adjust the volume.
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DELETING FILES
You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files,
selected files or all the files at one time.
Delete single/delete all/delete folder
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
the delete setting, and press the
SET button.
DELETE
DELETE SINGLE
DELETE SELECTED
DELETE ALL
DELETE SINGLE:
Deletes one file at a time.
DELETE SELECTED:
Deletes the selected files
(page 79).
DELETE FOLDER
OK
DELETE ALL:
Deletes all files.
DELETE FOLDER:
Delete the folder and all the files in the folder.
2
Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h Press [G] or [H] to select the file you wish to delete.
h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please
make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.
<DELETE ALL>
h Press [G] or [H] to confirm the files to delete.
<DELETE FOLDER>
h Press [I] or [J] to select the folder you wish to delete.
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3
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h The currently displayed file is deleted.
h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the
SET button.
<DELETE ALL, DELETE FOLDER>
h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,
select “DELETE” and press the SET button. Then select “YES” and
press the SET button, and the files will be deleted. When file delete is
completed, “No image” is shown.
Delete selected
Delete selected files.
1
2
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the
delete setting, and press the SET button.
Select “DELETE SELECTED”,
and press the SET button.
h The screen to select files to
delete appears.
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3
Select an image you wish to delete.
h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to
delete.
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4
Press the SET button.
h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [
h Up to 100 files can be selected.
].
h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file,
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.
5
6
Press the [
h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.
]or [
] button.
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h The selected files are deleted.
HINT
In the NORMAL mode
i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and
press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.
CAUTION
i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete
protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 53 and 103),
and then follow the file delete procedure.
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PLAYBACK MODES
21-image display playback
1
2
Display the image you wish to
play back.
Zoom switch
[W/P]
Push the zoom switch toward
the [W/P] side.
h The 21-image display appears.
3
Select the image to play back.
h Use the arrow keys to move
the orange frame to the
desired image, and press
the SET button.
h Pushing the zoom switch
toward the [T/]] side will
show the 8-image display.
h If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [W/P] side while
the 21-image display is shown,
the display changes to the
screen to select the playback
folder (page 82).
SET button
h It is not possible to perform the
file delete or file protect
settings on the 21-image
display.
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Selecting the playback folder
If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you
would like to play back.
1
2
Display the Playback Screen.
Push the zoom switch toward the
[W/P] side twice.
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102SANYO
h The screen to select the
playback folder appears.
h If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [T/]] side, the
camera changes to the 21-image
display (page 81).
OK
3
Press [I] or [J] to move the orange
frame to the desired folder, and press
the SET button.
h The files in the selected folder are
displayed in the Playback Screen.
HINT
In the NORMAL mode
i When you select “SELECT FOLDER” from the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu and press the SET button, the screen to select the playback folder
appears.
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image
1
2
Display the image that you want to magnify.
h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.
Push the zoom switch toward the
SAVE
110088%%
[T/]] side.
h Magnification is enabled.
h The image is magnified, and the
central portion of image is
displayed.
h Use the arrow keys to view
different parts of the magnified
image.
100% MOVE
To magnify:
Magnification increases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward
the [T/]] side.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward the
[W/P] side.
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 [
] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still
image.
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NORMAL
SHOOTING
NORMAL/SHOOTING
RECORDING MENU 1
Video setting
When recording a video clip, smoother motion and better image clarity can be
achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However,
the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit
and store. It is recommended that you adjust the settings to those suitable for
the desired purpose. Note that this menu is also used for recording audio only
files.
CAUTION
When editing video clips...
i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in
the same mode.
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
Audio recording
k Audio recording
1
Select <, and press the SET
button.
h The audio recording mode is
enabled.
h The menu display is canceled if
the MENU button is pressed.
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2
3
Press the [
] button.
h Audio recording begins. During
recording, < appears in the
monitor. It is not necessary to
continue pressing the [
button while recording.
Length of recording
0.3M
REC 000:00:06
]
End the recording.
h Press the [
] button again to stop recording.
HINT
You can capture a still image during an audio recording
i Press the [
] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.
About files saved in segments
i When the video setting is set to a voice memo < that exceeds about 13
hours, the recorded file is saved and recording ends. For other video
settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once,
and the recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are
automatically created. The recording session continues until you stop
recording, but sound recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is
being saved.)
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k Audio playback
1
Select an audio file, and press the SET button.
h Playback begins.
To do this...
Do this
Start
playback
Press the SET button.
Normal
playback
Press the SET button.
Pause
Press [I].
Stop
playback
Press [J].
During playback, press [H].
Fast
forward
Each time [H] is pressed, the speed
increases. If [G] is pressed during fast
forward, the speed decreases.
During playback, press [G].
Fast
forward/
fast reverse
Fast
reverse
Each time [G] is pressed, the speed
increases. If [H] is pressed during fast
reverse, the speed decreases.
Pause
Press [I].
Press the SET button.
Return to
normal
playback
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CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in
the fast playback or fast reverse mode.
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Still image setting
For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical
aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots.
Sequential shots
1
2
Select m or t, and press the SET button.
h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.
Press the [
] button.
h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [
] button is
kept pressed.
HINT
What is the maximum number of images in a sequential shots
sequence?
t: 30 images
m: 23 images
i If you continue shooting even after the maximum number of images has
been captured, recording does not stop.
i If you continue shooting after the maximum number of images has been
captured, subsequent captured images will overwrite the sequence
already captured, beginning from the first image in the sequence.
About the focus when shooting sequential shots
i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the
[
] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.
Can the flash be used?
i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.
Did the angle of view change?
i When shooting sequential shots, the angle of view relative to that of still
image shooting may change.
About the PHOTO NR (page 125) setting
i During sequential shots shooting, the PHOTO NR setting automatically
turns OFF.
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Scene select setting
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.
HINT
i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu,
and press the SET button.
i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view
portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
i In the sequential shots mode, it is not possible to select night view portrait
/, fireworks +, or lamp Q.
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select
icons other than = is on page 179.
Filter setting
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply
unique effects to the photographed image.
HINT
i To return to normal photography, select &from the filter menu, and
press the SET button.
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons
other than &is on page 180.
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Self-timer setting
By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128), you
can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen.
HINT
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...
i If the [
released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [
button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.
] button or [
] button is pressed again before the shutter is
]
i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer
menu, and press the SET button.
i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode
is activated and the camera turned off.
When x is selected...
i When the [
] button or [
] button is
pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for
about 10 seconds, and then the image
is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the
shutter releases, the indication shown in
the illustration appears on the monitor.
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RECORDING MENU 2
Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional
hand motion.
HINT
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...
i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be
possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
i If the digital zoom (page 70) is being used, the large magnification factor
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
i When the scene select function is set to night view portrait /, the motion
compensation effect may be insignificant.
Can’t set the “photo stabilizer” setting?
i The photo stabilizer is automatically turned off ] after any of the
following operations.
h Setting the flash operation to auto flash 9 or forced flash :.
h Setting the still image NR (noise reduction) setting (page 125) to “ON”.
h Starting video clip recording.
When motion compensation is enabled,
i The following icons are shown on the monitor:
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SD
The photo stabilizer is active
Both the video stabilizer and the photo stabilizer
are active
Did the scene select setting change?
i When the photo stabilizer is set to \, if the scene select setting is + or
Q, it will automatically change to =.
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Focus range setting
How to use the manual focus
1
Select -, and press the SET
button.
h The focus distance adjustment
bar appears.
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Press [G] or [H] to adjust the
focus distance, and press the
SET button.
2.0m
h The focus distance is set, and
you are returned to the
Recording Screen.
HINT
About the focus range
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of
the lens and the subject.
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual
distance.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes
to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.
i When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
About the super macro mode
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily
set to the wide end.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),
you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen.
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Focus mode setting
When the spot focus setting is selected,
the focus mark + appears in the center
of the monitor.
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Light-measuring mode setting
When spot light-measuring is selected,
the light-measuring spot mark
appears in the center of the monitor.
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ISO sensitivity setting
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to
the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a
fixed setting.
HINT
i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may
increase or the images may be irregular.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),
you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen.
CAUTION
Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?
i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set
to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.
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RECORDING MENU 3
White balance setting
This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting
conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change
the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
How to use the one push setting
1
2
Select the ^ icon.
Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.),
and press the SET button.
h This completes the white balance setting.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
i Select >, and then press the SET button.
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Subject chaser settings
Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color
chaser function, or capture sharp face shots with the face chaser function.
Shooting with the color chaser function (still
images only)
1
2
Set the color chaser setting to (.
h A target mark (+) appears in the center of the monitor.
Move the target mark to the desired subject, and press the SET
button.
h When the subject is successfully targeted, a target frame icon (blue
) appears superimposed on the subject.
<To cancel the color chaser operation>
h While the target frame icon is displayed, press the SET button.
<If the subject is not successfully targeted>
h The target mark continues to be displayed. Press the SET button once
more, and try to engage the target again.
3
Press the [O] button.
h The image is captured at the moment the [O] button is pressed.
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Shooting with the face chaser function
1
Set the face chaser setting to -.
h A green frame appears in the center of the monitor.
h When the subject is successfully targeted, a green double-frame
appears superimposed on the subject.
2
3
When capturing a still image, press the [O] button halfway.
Press the [O] or [R] button.
<To capture a still image>
h Gently press the [O] button all the way to capture the photo.
<To record a video clip>
h Recording begins when the [R] button is pressed.
h During recording, an orange frame appears superimposed on the
subject.
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CAUTION
About recording with the subject chaser
i The chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used.
i The chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.
i The chaser function may not work when the subject in the monitor is
relatively small or appears dark.
i If the scene select function setting was fireworks + or landscape +, it
automatically changes to =.
When using the face chaser function
i The light measuring mode changes to multi-section light measuring.
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High sensitivity mode setting
When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears
even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure
compensation settings.
CAUTION
Limitations of the high sensitivity mode
i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip
motion will appear uneven during playback.
i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure
may not function effectively.
Digital zoom setting
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled
during zoom shooting.
HINT
i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation:
When the still image mode is set to I or ;.
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Exposure compensation
By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key
(pages 125 and 128), you can make the image lighter or darker when
capturing images.
1
2
Assign the operation shortcut to
an arrow key (pages 125 and
128).
Press the arrow key to which the
operation shortcut was
assigned.
h
The exposure compensation bar
appears.
3
Press [G] or [H] to adjust the
The exposure compensation
numerical value is shown at the
left end of the exposure
compensation bar.
exposure.
h
[G] key
[H] key
h
h
The exposure compensation
can be set to a value from
–1.8 EV to +1.8 EV.
The exposure compensation bar
is canceled when the MENU
button or the SET button is
pressed.
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S
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Exposure compensation bar
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HINT
The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:
i
i
i
When the pointer is set to the center position.
When the camera is set to the playback mode.
After the power is turned off.
Storage folder setting
Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).
1
Select “REC FOLDER”, and
press the SET button.
<Create a new folder>
h Select “CREATE NEW
FOLDER”.
REC FOLDER
CREATE NEW FOLDER
100SANYO
<Select an existing folder>
h Select the desired folder
number.
OK
2
Press the SET button.
h This completes the create/select folder setting.
h If you created a new folder, it automatically becomes the selected
recording folder.
CAUTION
When an existing folder cannot be selected or a new one created...
i A folder cannot be selected if it was created using a different device, or if it
already contains the maximum number of files.
i This setting is not available when using the internal memory.
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PLAYBACK
NORMAL/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU 1
Slideshow settings
Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format.
In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects
and BGM.
Changing a setting
1
Select the item you wish to
change, and press the SET
button.
SLIDESHOW
MODE
ALL
1sec
OFF
OFF
TIME
EFFECT
BGM
2
3
Press [I] or [J] to change the
setting.
START
OK
Press the SET button.
Begin the slideshow
1
Select “START” and press the SET button.
h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
HINT
BGM for video clips?
i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track
is played back; the BGM is not played.
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File protect setting
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.
Protect files one by one
1
Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and
display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38).
2
3
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.
Select “PROTECT SINGLE” and
PROTECT
press the SET button.
h “LOCK” appears.
h If the protect mode has already
been enabled for the file, then
“UNLOCK” appears.
LOCK
EXIT
OK
4
Select “LOCK” and press the SET
button.
h The protect mode is set for the
file.
h The protect mark B indicates
that the file is locked.
CAUTION
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the
card is reformatted.
HINT
To select a different image in step 3...
i Press [G] or [H].
To cancel the protect mode for a file...
i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 4. The protect mark B will
disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
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Protect selected files
Select multiple files to protect.
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38).
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.
Select “PROTECT SELECTED”
and press the SET button.
h Use the arrow keys to move the
orange frame to the file you wish
to protect.
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LOCK
4
Press the SET button.
h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [
].
h To cancel a protect selection and remove the protect icon from a file,
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.
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Resize
A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate
image.
HINT
Why can’t the image be resized?
i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a
larger size.
Rotate
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
HINT
i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.
To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the
rotate image procedure (pages 53 and 103).
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
Correcting the image
Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more
natural, or enhance the contrast.
HINT
If the “Contrast correction not successful” or “Red-eye correction not
successful” message appears...
i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image.
i
The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera
detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a
flaw.
Concerning the date and time information for the saved image
i
When an image is corrected and saved, the recorded date and time of
capture (Exif information) remains unchanged from the original image.
However, the file date shown on the computer changes to the date and time
the image was revised.
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Editing video clips
You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new
video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips
together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip
1
2
Specify the frames
(1, 2) where the
video clip is to be
cut.
A
B
C
J
Extract the specified portion.
[Two ways to cut the
video clip]
i Trim away portions
A and C, and save
portion B.
i Delete portion B,
and join portions A
and C.
i The original
video clip is
not affected.
(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is
saved.)
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Procedure to join video clips
Specify the video clip that will come first.
J
Specify the video clip that you wish to
append (join).
J
Join the video clips.
i The video clips are joined.
i
The original video clips are not affected.
(You can also choose to erase the
original video clips when the new clip is
saved.)
CAUTION
Caution when editing video clips
i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera, as doing so may
erase the original video clip.
i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may
become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips. In this
case, you will need to free some of the memory on the card by deleting
files that are no longer necessary (pages 53 and 78).
Regarding the capture date of the saved files
i The capture date of edited images changes to the date that the files are
saved.
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Video clip cutting (extracting)
1
2
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.
Display the NORMAL Mode
EDIT VIDEO
Playback Menu (page 38), select
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET
button.
CUT
JOIN
OK
3
Select “CUT” and press the SET
button.
h The Cutting Screen appears.
Start point
00:00:10
CUT
/
SAVE
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4
Specify the start point of the extract.
h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video
clip extract will start.
h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the
video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the
start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract.
h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract,
proceed to step 5.
<Procedure>
Play:
After pausing playback, press and hold [H] for about 2 seconds for
forward playback, or [G] for reverse playback.
Pause:
During playback, press the SET button.
Accelerated playback:
During playback, press [G] or [H] to change the playback speed.
Single frame:
After pausing playback, press [H] to move forward one frame, or [G]
to move back one frame.
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5
Press [I].
Approximate playback time
h The start point of the video clip
extract is set, and the screen to
specify the end point appears.
h Specify the end point of the
extract by following the same
procedure as in step 4.
<When joining the first and latter
portions>
CUT
00:00:06
/
SAVE
1 Press [J].
h Each time [J] is pressed, the
sections to delete and the
sections to save are
End point
Portion to be deleted
reversed.
2 Specify the end point of the
extract. The frame following the
end point of the extract will be
the start point of the latter portion
to be joined.
6
Press the [O] or [
] button.
CUT
h A screen appears for you to
select either to save the edited
video clip as a new (separate)
file, or to delete the original video
clip and replace it with the edited
video clip.
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE
REVIEW CLIP
SAVE AS NEW:
OK
The edited video clip will be
saved as a new file. The original
video clip remains unchanged.
OVERWRITE:
The original video clip will be
deleted. Only the edited video clip
will be saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the edited video clip
before saving it.
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7
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
h Editing starts.
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu.
HINT
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected.
i If the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message
appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that
you do not need to keep.
CAUTION
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor (optional).
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
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Joining video clips
CAUTION
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET
button.
EDIT VIDEO
CUT
JOIN
OK
Select “JOIN” and press the SET
button.
h The 8-image playback display for
video clips appears.
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SAVE
OK
Move the orange frame to the
video clip you wish to join, and
press the SET button.
h The specified video clip is
labeled with a number.
1
h Up to 9 video clips can be
selected.
h To cancel a selection and
remove the number label from a
video clip, select the video clip
and press the SET button.
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00:00:05
Full-HD
SAVE
RELEASE
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4
Press the [O] or [
] button.
JOIN
h A screen appears for you to
select either to save the joined
video clip as a new (separate)
file, or to delete the original video
clips and replace them with the
joined video clip.
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE
REVIEW CLIP
SAVE AS NEW:
OK
The joined video clip will be saved
as a new file. The original video
clips remain unchanged.
OVERWRITE:
The original video clips will be
deleted. Only the joined video clip
will be saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the joined video clip
before saving it.
5
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
h Editing starts.
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu.
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HINT
i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible
to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”.
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you
want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 53
and 103).
i If the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message
appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that
you do not need to keep.
CAUTION
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor (optional).
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
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Printing instructions
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can
use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is
displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Display the Printing Instructions Screen
1
Select a photo from the Playback Screen.
h A photo must be selected in order to access the Print Instructions
Screen.
2
Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
“PRINT INSTRUCTIONS”, and
press the SET button.
ALL IMAGES:
The specified printing instructions
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
apply to all the images.
EACH IMAGE:
OK
The printing instructions are
specified for each individual image.
INDEX:
All the still images are printed as
miniature images (thumbnail
images), several images on one
print.
ALL CLEAR:
Clear all the printing instructions.
This cannot be selected if no printing
instructions have been specified for
an image.
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HINT
Printing a single frame from a video clip
i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still
image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image
(page 75).
About the DPOF format
i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect
your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can
also set the printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the
requested images printed automatically (page 160).
About the finished prints
i Rotated images (pages 53 and 105) will be printed in their original
orientation.
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and
printer used.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH
IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES).
1
2
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 116).
Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
IMAGE”.
ALL IMAGES:
The printing instructions are applied
to all the images.
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
EACH IMAGE:
ALL CLEAR
The printing instructions are applied
only to the image currently
displayed.
OK
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3
Press the SET button.
h The Date/Copies Print Screen
appears.
ALL IMAGES
----/--/--
:
copy
0
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,
press [G] or [H] to display the
desired image to print.
h The printing instructions that are
currently active for the displayed
image are shown. You can press
[G] or [H] to confirm the printing
instructions for each image.
COPIES
OK
1
DATE
Printing instructions
ALL IMAGES
:
:
2010/12/24
2copies
COPIES
OK
2
DATE
<Completed printing
instructions>
4
Specify whether the date is
displayed on the print, and the
number of prints.
Dated prints
Quantity
<Specify the number of prints>
h Press [I] or [J].
ALL IMAGES
:
:
2010/12/24
0 copy
h The quantity indication
changes.
h Display the desired number
of prints.
COPIES
OK
1
h Press the SET button.
h The number of prints is set.
<Specify dated prints>
h From the screen on which the
number of prints is set, press the
zoom switch.
DATE
h Press the SET button.
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5
Press the MENU button.
h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated
prints are stored.
h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen.
HINT
Can’t specify dated prints?
i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the
camera’s date and time setting was completed.
Index print
Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is
convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.
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FILE INFO DISPLAY
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file
was recorded with your camera.
1
2
Display the desired file on
the camera monitor.
INFO
2
3
4
5
100-0001
HD-SHQ
1280×720 30fps SHQ
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
1
;
4.2MB
00:00:03
Press the MENU button for
at least 1 second.
h The Information Screen
appears.
h If the MENU button is
pressed again, the
Information Screen is
canceled.
6
9
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<Video clip file>
2
3
4
7
8
6
B
9
INFO
100-0002
987KB
1 Video clip mode
A
;
settings
2 Image or sound
number
3 Protect setting
4 File size
5 Shooting or recording
time
1600×1200
F3.5
1/163
0.3
ISO 50
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<Still image file>
6 Exposure
compensation setting
7 Aperture value
8 Shutter speed
9 Remaining battery
charge
0 Date and time of image
A Still image mode
settings
INFO
100-0003
2
3
4
5
987KB
000:00:03
AAC
B ISO sensitivity setting
9
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;
<Audio file>
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OPTION SETTINGS
OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING
MENU
The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.
1
Turn on the camera, set it to the
NORMAL mode, and press the
MENU button.
RECORDING MENU 1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
1
2
3
Full-HD
-
S
10M
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER
OK
S
N
Option tab
2
Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3),
and press the SET button.
h The Option Setting Menu
appears.
h If you press [H], the screen to
select a setting to change
appears.
OPTION MENU1
CLOCK SET
1
2
3
INFO DISPLAY
STARTUP DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
1
2
3
S
N
OK
To access a Setting Screen
3
Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to set, and press the SET
button.
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION
SETTING MENU
Tab 1
OPTION MENU1
1
1
CLOCK SET
2
2
INFO DISPLAY
3
3
STARTUP DISPLAY
4
OPERATION BEEP
1
2
5
POST VIEW
3
6
OK
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1 CLOCK SET setting (page 33)
h Set the camera’s clock.
OPERATION VOL:
Adjust the volume of the
operation sounds.
2 INFO DISPLAY setting
h Specify the information to
display on the playback
screen.
5 POST VIEW setting
h Specify the duration that the
captured image is shown on
the monitor (post-view) after
SHOW ALL:
Display the capture date and
playback time (video clips).
DATE & TIME:
Display the capture date.
COUNTER:
the [
] button is pressed.
6 Remaining battery charge
display (page 140)
Display the playback time
when playing back a video
clip.
OFF:
Do not display the capture
date or playback time.
3 STARTUP DISPLAY setting
h Select the display that appears
on the monitor when the
camera is turned on in the
recording mode.
4 OPERATION BEEP setting
h Settings for the camera’s
operation sounds, audio guide
and volume.
TURN ON/OFF:
Mute or enable the sounds
when the camera is turned
on or off.
SHUTTER:
Select the sound that is
produced when the [
button is pressed.
KEY SW:
]
Select the sound that is
produced when the SET
button, MENU button, etc.
are pressed.
AUDIO GUIDE:
Mute or enable the camera’s
audio help guide.
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Tab 2
OPTION MENU2
SHORTCUTS
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
NOISE REDUCTION
IMAGE SETTINGS
BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
1
2
3
6
OK
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1 SHORTCUTS setting
(page 128)
2 NOISE REDUCTION setting
h Compared to normal shooting,
when the PHOTO NR function
is ON, the image processing
time after shooting a still
image is slightly longer.
VIDEO NR:
Turn ON/OFF the image
noise reduction function
during video clip recording.
PHOTO NR:
Turn ON/OFF the image
noise reduction function
during still image shooting.
WIND SOUND NR:
Turn ON/OFF the wind noise
reduction function during
video clip/audio shooting.
3 IMAGE SETTINGS
h Set the vividness and
sharpness of the images.
4 BRIGHTNESS setting
h Adjust the brightness of the
camera’s monitor display.
5 LANGUAGE setting
h Select the language in which
the monitor messages are
displayed.
6 Remaining battery charge
display (page 140)
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Tab 3
OPTION MENU 3
TV OUTPUT
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
POWER SAVE
FILE NO. CONT'D
FORMAT
3
4
5
RESET SETTINGS
3
6
OK
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1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 131)
2 POWER SAVE setting
(page 31)
h Specify the elapsed period of
inactivity before the power
save mode (to conserve
battery power) is activated.
3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting
(page 135)
4 FORMAT (page 137)
5 RESET SETTINGS
h Reset the camera settings to
the factory-preset settings.
h The following settings do not
change with this procedure:
Date and time setting
TV system setting
Language setting
6 Remaining battery charge
display (page 140)
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Shortcut setting
Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are
pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed.
1
Select “SHORTCUTS”, and
press the SET button.
: Assign the function when [I]
is pressed.
SHORTCUTS
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
: Assign the function when [J]
is pressed.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
: Assign the function when [G]
is pressed.
OK
: Assign the function when [H]
Arrow keys
is pressed.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
The most commonly used
settings are automatically
assigned.
2
Select the key to which you wish to assign the function, and press
the SET button.
h The screen to assign a function to the key appears.
OFF: No operation shortcut is assigned to the key.
pAF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 64).
P AE LOCK: Lock the exposure setting (page 64).
+ FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 60 and 92). (This operation
shortcut can be assigned only to the
or
key.)
m FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 44 and 66).
) EXP COMPENSATION:Adjust the exposure (page 100).
s ISO:
Set the ISO sensitivity (pages 50 and 94).
O SEQUENTIAL: Switch between sequential shots and single shots.
O SELF-TIMER: Set the self-timer (pages 48 and 90).
DISP. ON/OFF: Turn the shooting settings display on/off.
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PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video
view) for the Recording Standby Screen display.
When “photo view” is selected, a frame to show the
field of view during video clip recording appears.
Video clip recording area
<Video view>
<Photo view>
3
4
Press [I] or [J].
h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.
Press the SET button.
SHORTCUTS
h The selected function is
assigned to the key, and you are
returned to the Shortcuts
Screen.
h To assign functions to the other
keys, repeat steps 2 through 4.
SEQUENTIAL
PHOTO VIEW
FLASH
EXP COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
OK
<When “RECOMMENDED
SETTINGS” is selected>
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5
Press the MENU button.
h The screen to confirm the
shortcut settings appears, and
then you are returned to the
Option Setting Menu.
SHORTCUTS
h This completes the shortcuts
setting.
<To confirm the assigned
shortcuts>
h On the screen in step 1, press
the MENU button, and the
screen to confirm the shortcut
settings appears.
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TV output setting
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV
terminal.
1
Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press
the SET button.
TV SYSTEM:
TV OUTPUT
TV SYSTEM
NTSC
16:9
1080i
OFF
TV TYPE
HDMI
HDMI-CEC
Set the type of TV signal that is
output from the USB/AV terminal.
TV TYPE:
Set the TV’s aspect ratio.
HDMI:
OK
Set the signal that is output from
the HDMI terminal.
HDMI-CEC:
Set the HDMI-CEC function.
2
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.
<If “TV SYSTEM” is selected>
NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.
PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.
<If “TV TYPE” is selected>
16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is
connected.
4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is
connected.
<If “HDMI” is selected>
AUTO: The camera automatically determines the appropriate setting.
720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the &
or " mode.
1080i: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the !
or Y mode.
480p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the )
mode.
h Does not work with 480i connector.
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<If “HDMI-CEC” is selected>
ON:
Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “ON”.
OFF: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “OFF”.
3
4
5
Press [I] or [J] to select the desired parameter.
Press the SET button.
Press the MENU button.
h This completes the TV output setting.
HINT
About the HDMI-CEC function
i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI cable, a
control signal is output to electronic devices and the operation of multiple
devices is coordinated.
i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is
connected to a SANYO TV that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.
i When the HDMI-CEC function is used, your TV’s remote control unit can
be used to operate the camera playback; however, it does not work to turn
the camera ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera’s power
save function is disabled.
i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your
TV’s instruction manual.
(As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function
have not been released.)
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Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV
display
The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE”
setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect
function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not
change at all.
“TVTYPE” TV type to be
setting connected
Image file to be
displayed
TV display
Still image
(4:3)
Video clip in SD
mode
4:3
4:3
Video clip in HD
mode
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“TVTYPE” TV type to be
setting connected
Image file to be
displayed
TV display
Still image
(4:3)
Video clip in SD
mode
16:9
16:9
Video clip in HD
mode
CAUTION
If the TV display is not correct…
i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can
either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size
setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please
refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 16:9?
i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured in a 4:3 still image
mode.
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File No. continued setting
If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the
captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently
reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again
begin from 0001. This is because the file number continued function is set to
“OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images
with the same numbers, or may result in unintentionally overwriting files
when, for example, saving files in a computer. By setting the file number
continued function to “ON”, even if the card is reformatted or the card is
replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names
continues from the last number recorded by the camera.
<File number continued function “OFF”>
File name (image number)
Card A
0001, 0002......0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002......0012, 0013
<File number continued function “ON”>
File name (image number)
Card A
0001, 0002......0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0014, 0015....... 0025, 0026
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i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are
assigned as follows.
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Card A
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ..... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.
Card A
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ..... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files
HINT
i Until the file number continued function is turned “OFF”, consecutive file
names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number continued
function be returned to “OFF” at the end of each photography session.
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Formatting (initializing)
A card must be formatted with this camera:
i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or
i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.
The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.
Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the
unlocked position.
CAUTION
Caution during formatting
i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.
Formatting erases the data
i When a storage medium is formatted, all recorded files on the medium are
erased. Protected data (pages 53 and 103) is also erased, so before
formatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your
personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from
a reformatted card)
i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the
camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and
the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.
i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted
card using special software for that purpose.
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 commercially available software for erasing
card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD
MEMORY
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording
time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of
images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of
Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 186.
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time
1
Set the camera to the recording
mode (page 36).
h The remaining number of images
appears in the upper left of the
monitor.
h The remaining video recording
time appears in the upper right of
the monitor.
Remaining number of images
Remaining video
recording time
-
S
M
Full-HD
711210
001:00:05
h The remaining number of images
and video recording time will
differ depending on the resolution
and compression settings.
SD
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For audio recordings
1
Set the camera to the audio
recording mode (page 84).
h The remaining audio recording
time is shown.
Remaining time
-
M
S
711210
065:07:51
SD
HINT
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete
them (page 78) from the card.
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a
lower resolution setting (pages 59, 84 and 88), or selecting a different
image quality setting.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING
BATTERY PACK CHARGE
When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be
checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an
image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack
operation, see page 185.
1
Display the Recording Menu or
Playback Menu (page 38).
h The battery pack remaining
charge indicator appears in the
lower right corner of the monitor.
h Due to the battery pack
characteristics, when the
ambient temperature is low,
may appear early for an
RECORDING MENU1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
1
2
3
Full-HD
-
S
10M
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER
OK
incorrect indication of the
remaining charge.
Battery pack 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.
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Battery pack
remaining
charge indicator
Battery remaining charge
Approx. full.
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
back images.
If this icon flashes when the [
] button is pressed, images cannot be
captured. Recharge the battery pack.
] button or
[
HINT
i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge
on the Information Screen (page 120).
i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.
i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the
flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature
(temperatures below 10 °C [50 °F]), the number of images that can be
saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
When using as a card reader
Limited to models with the preinstalled OS.
k Windows
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7
k Mac OS
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later
To access the files in the internal memory
i When a card is installed, the card and internal memory are both mounted.
i The volume name of the card is [XACTI], and that of the internal memory is
[XACTI_INT].
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SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE
1
Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to
connect the camera to the computer.
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL
OK
To USB/AV terminal
To USB connector
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
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3
Select “COMPUTER”, and press
the SET button.
h The screen to select the
computer connection mode
appears.
CARD READER:
Use the camera as an external
drive of the computer.
USB CONNECTION
CARD READER
MTP
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
OK
MTP:
Connect the camera in the MTP
mode to a Windows Vista or
Windows 7 computer.
For Windows 7 operating systems,
this camera is compatible with
Device Stage (except for model
VPC-GH3EX).
SCREEN CAPTURE:
Save an image of the computer
screen in your camera.
PC CAMERA:
Use your camera as a PC camera.
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4
Select the desired connection mode, 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.
Do not exchange data bi-directionally
i While copying data from the camera to the computer in the card reader
mode, do not perform any operation that would copy the computer data to
the camera.
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USING AS A CARD READER
CAUTION
For VPC-GH3EX
i It is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to
the camera’s internal memory or installed card.
For Windows Vista/XP/7 users
Mounting your camera
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143).
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
2
Select an action.
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
Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
2
3
Left-click on the camera drive.
Click on the [OK] button.
h The camera can now be disconnected.
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For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card)
Mounting your camera
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143).
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] appears in
the [My Computer] window.
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.
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
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.
2
3
Left-click on the camera drive.
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 Mac OS X users
Mounting your camera
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143).
h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named
[XACTI] on the Desktop.
h Double-click on the [XACTI] icon, and you can process the contents of
the files in your camera’s memory exactly like you would the files 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 data in your camera.
1
Drag the [XACTI] icon for your camera on the Desktop to the
trashcan.
h The [XACTI] icon disappears from the Desktop.
h You can now disconnect your camera.
CAUTION
When using in a Mac OS X Classic environment
i It is not possible to save or load files directly to or from your camera. The
files must first be saved once to your hard disk.
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ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE
CARD
Configuration of directories in the card
ROOT
DCIM
100SANYO
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY0003.mp4
SANY0004.m4a
SANY0005.jpg
Image
Folder number
number
MISC
(Location
of DPOF
files)
Image or
audio
recording
number
101SANYO
102SANYO
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY9999.jpg
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
h Up to 9999 files can be stored in folder 100SANYO. If more files are made,
a folder named 101SANYO is created, and they will be stored in there.
New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANYO, 103SANYO,
etc.
File formats
The format of the files saved and the method in which the file names are
determined are explained below.
Type of file
File format
File name structure
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.jpg”.
SANY****.jpg
Still image
file
JPEG
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.mp4”.
SANY****.mp4*
Video clip file MPEG-4
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.m4a”.
SANY****.m4a
Audio
MPEG-4 Audio
recording file (AAC compression)
* Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the files were saved.
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Cautions when using as a card reader
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.
HINT
About video clip files recorded with this camera
i You can use Apple’s QuickTime to play back video clips on a computer.
Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO
standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AAC audio).
<Video clip file playback operating environment>
Windows
Mac OS
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later
OS*
Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz
or later
Core Duo T2600 2.16 GHz
or later
Athlon X2 4600+ 2.4 GHz or
later
CPU
Core 2 Duo or later
Memory
1 GB (Recommended 2 GB) or more
Video
128 MB or more
256 MB or more
USB connector
memory
Other
* Limited to models with preinstalled OS.
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About audio files recorded with this camera
i If you change the extension (.m4a) of audio files to “.mp4”, playback may
be possible using software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC
audio).
About file names when the card is replaced...
i If the file number continued function is set to on, even when the card is
replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names
continues from the previously installed card (page 135).
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USING AS A PC CAMERA
When connected to a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer,
the camera can be used as a PC camera.
For Windows XP
Please perform the following upgrades before connecting the camera to a
computer.
i Upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later.
Install Windows XP SP2 or later.
i Install Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version.
Download Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version, and install it.
i If using MSN Messenger, please install MSN Messenger 7.0 or later
version.
CAUTION
i The PC camera function can be used only with computers in which
Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 was preinstalled.
i The zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function. Moreover, only
images can be recorded; audio files cannot be recorded.
i Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 15 frames per
second, the rate at which you can broadcast in the PC camera mode may
be less than this depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
Using as a PC camera
1
Set the camera to the PC CAMERA mode (page 143).
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USING THE SOFTWARE
Use the links on the Sanyo website for downloading software that enables
you to use the data from your camera on a computer.
Before downloading the software, be sure to check the precautions described
on the website.
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Obtaining the software
For Windows operating systems
1
2
3
Remove the card from the camera.
h The program to access the website is stored in your camera’s internal
memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in
the camera.
Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface
cable to connect your camera to the computer.
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
Turn on your camera (page 30).
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL
OK
To the USB/AV terminal
To USB connector
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
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4
5
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
Select “CARD READER” and press the SET button.
<For Windows users>
h The screen to access the website for this camera (access menu)
appears.
h If the access menu does not appear, double-click on Autorun or
Autorun.exe.
<For Mac OS users>
h When you double-click on the HTML file (index.html) in the camera
drive, the screen to access the website for this camera (access menu)
appears.
6
Click on [Go to Xacti GH3/GH4 Web Support Page].
h The website page introducing this camera opens.
h Select and download the desired software from the website.
HINT
If the Autorun, Autorun.exe or index.html file has been deleted...
i The Autorun or Autorun.exe and index.html files can be created by using
the camera to format the camera’s internal memory.
About the Kodak online service
i When you close the access menu, a dialog box to connect to the website
introducing Kodak’s online service appears. To skip this option, check the
[No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
To access the Web support page next time...
i When you close the access menu, a shortcut icon is created on your
desktop so that you can easily access the Web support page in the future.
The next time you wish to access the Web support page, just double-click
on the desktop shortcut icon.
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S
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the
TV.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the
camera status.
Recording mode
Standby Recording
Connection
cable
Image output
destination
Playback
mode
n
NTSC:
PAL: m
Camera monitor
TV
n
m
m
n
Dedicated AV
interface cable
NTSC: m
PAL: n
Camera monitor
TV
n
m
n
HDMI cable
m
n
m
m: Images are output n: Images are not output
HINT
i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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Connecting to a video input terminal
Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV.
To USB/AV terminal
Supplied dedicated
AV interface cable
Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal
Set the input to
“VIDEO”.
Connecting to the HDMI terminal
Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV.
Mini HDMI cable (optional)
To HDMI terminal
Set the input to
“HDMI”.
To HDMI terminal on the TV
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PLAYING BACK ON A TV
i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the
terminal to which the camera is connected.
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the
camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.)
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back audio recordings as well.
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.
Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder
i Please refer to the section “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your
DVD recorder.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
PRINTING
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).
1
2
Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer.
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the
camera to the printer.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
SET
CANCEL
OK
To USB/AV terminal
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To USB connector
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3
4
Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.
The PictBridge printing mode is
PictBridge MENU
activated.
PRINT 1 IMAGE
PRINT ALL IMAGES
INDEX
Full-SHQ
h The camera switches to the
PictBridge printing mode, and
the PictBridge Menu Screen
appears.
DPOF
PRINTER SETTINGS
OK
5
Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button.
PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print.
PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
INDEX:
Print all the still images as thumbnail images,
many images per print.
DPOF:
Print images according to the printing instruction
settings.
PRINTER SETTINGS: Print images according to settings specified by
the camera, such as paper size, type, size, layout,
printing quality, etc.
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HINT
To cancel printing
1 During printing, press [J].
h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears.
2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button.
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
About printing all the images
i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the memory.
i Delete unwanted images before printing.
About DPOF printing
i DPOF printing is not possible if your printer is not DPOF-compatible.
About the printer settings
i The printer setting parameters shown on the Printer Settings Screen will
differ depending on the printer that is connected.
i To use printer values that do not appear on your camera’s Printer Settings
Screen, select “Y”.
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s
printer setting will automatically change to “Y”.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Caution when connecting a printer
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then
reconnect the cable.
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is
slower.
i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that
the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
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OTHER CONNECTIONS
SCREEN CAPTURE
Individual windows on your computer’s monitor display can be saved in the
camera.
1
2
Set the camera to the SCREEN CAPTURE mode (page 143).
Run Screen Capture.
h Screen Capture is automatically launched when you start your
computer.
<To quit Screen Capture>
h Right-click on [Xacti Screen Capture 1.1] in the task tray, and then left-
click on [Exit]. When the screen to confirm appears, left-click on [Yes].
h To launch Screen Capture again, click [Start]→[Programs]→[Xacti
Screen Capture 1.1].
3
4
On the computer’s monitor, display the window you wish to save.
h Make the window you wish to save the active (selected) window.
Press the [ ] button.
h The currently displayed active window is saved as a JPEG file in the
camera’s memory.
h When there is no active window, the entire screen display is saved.
h The saved file is stored in the \DCIM\***SANYO folder in the drive for
the camera.
h To exit Screen Capture, quit the application.
HINT
i To use Screen Capture, only one camera should be connected to the
computer.
i The maximum file size that can be saved for any one screen capture is
10 MB.
i When running Screen Capture, do not turn off the camera or remove the
card from the camera, as doing so may corrupt the files. Also, do not use
the computer to process the contents of the files in the camera’s card, or
the camera may not operate normally.
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APPENDICES
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer
in this compilation of commonly asked questions.
Question
Answer
Action
Why doesn’t the
power turn on?
Due to cold
temperatures, the your pocket to warm
battery pack
temporarily lost its
power.
Place the camera in
it up before using it.
Why is the battery The ambient
Keep the battery
pack in an
environment of 10 to
40 °C (50 to 104 °F).
pack consumed
so quickly even
after it was fully
recharged?
temperature is
very low.
The battery pack
life has expired.
If a battery becomes
depleted quickly even
after it was sufficiently
charged, it should be
assumed that the
Power
battery has reached
the end of its service
life. Please replace it
with a new battery.
Why doesn’t
recharging end?
The battery pack
life has expired.
Replace with a new
battery pack. If this
is not effective,
consult your dealer.
Why does the
The remaining
battery pack
power is low.
Use the AC adaptor
(optional), or replace
the battery pack with
a fully charged one.
icon
appear?
Why does the
multi-indicator
flash red?
A recorded file is
being saved on
the card or
Not a malfunction.
Wait until the multi-
indicator turns off.
internal memory.
Why doesn’t the
flash operate?
The camera has
determined that
the image is bright the camera will
Not a malfunction.
Capture the image;
Shooting
enough and the
flash is not
determine when the
flash is necessary.
necessary.
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Question
Answer
Action
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
—
All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
compensation are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
—
Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use.
I, ;, o, p,
N, m:
Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
Shooting
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
+, G, t: For
printing standard
photo (photo
service) sizes.
,, [: For
photos displayed on
a web page, or sent
as e-mail
attachments.
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Question
What is the
difference
Answer
—
Action
Because shooting
with the optical
between the
digital zoom and
the optical zoom?
zoom uses the
optics of a physical
lens, you can shoot
without losing
minute details in the
image. The digital
zoom, on the other
hand, works by
magnifying a portion
of the image that
hits the image
sensor and may
produce a coarser
image.
Shooting How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
—
Set the scene select
function to the
landscape +
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus -,
and set the distance
to ∞.
The zoom range
does not change
when the ZOOM
RANGE button is
pressed.
The ZOOM
RANGE button
Not a malfunction.
Use the optical
was pressed while zoom. The zoom
the digital zoom
was engaged.
range cannot be
changed while the
digital zoom is
engaged.
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Question
Answer
Action
When used in
cold weather, why the monitor
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
Condition due to
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
characteristics.
moves?
Monitor
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
Why is the image The subject was
too bright? too bright.
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
changing the
shooting angle.
Viewing
images
Why is the image The focus is not
out of focus? locked properly.
Hold the camera
correctly and slowly
press the [
]
button halfway to
lock the focus. Then
press the [
]
button all the way to
capture the image.
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Question
Answer
This may happen Play back images
when trying to that were recorded
play back images on a card using this
Action
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
camera.
Viewing
images
Why is the
playback image
distorted?
If the subject
Not a malfunction.
This is a
characteristic of the
CMOS sensor.
moves or the
camera is moved
during recording,
a distorted image
may sometimes
occur.
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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.
Viewing
images
Can I play back
image and sound
files that I edited
using my
—
We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
files that have been
edited using a
computer.
computer?
Why is there a
motor-like sound
during video clip
playback?
The sound of the
camera’s
mechanical action
Not a malfunction.
was recorded.
Why is there no
sound?
The volume on
the TV is set to
the minimum.
Adjust the volume
on the TV.
Connecting
to a TV
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
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Question
Answer
You have
attempted to join
video clips having resolution or frame
different
Action
Select video clips
that have the same
The “Cannot edit
video clips with
unlike settings”
message
rate.
appears.
resolutions or
frame rates.
Why is a noise
heard from a
nearby TV or
radio during
battery
Electromagnetic
waves are emitted adaptor further away
from the charger.
Move the AC
from the TV or radio
when recharging the
battery pack.
recharging?
Why does the
“Insufficient card
memory” or
There is no more
available memory files, or use a card
on the card or in
the camera’s
Delete unnecessary
that has more
memory available.
“Insufficient
internal memory”
message appear?
internal memory.
Misc.
Why does the
“Card is
protected”
The lock switch on Move the lock switch
the card is in the
to the unlocked
position.
locked (protect)
message appear? position.
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
A temporary
Remove the AC
adaptor (optional)
and the battery pack
from the camera,
wait a few minutes,
then reinstall the
battery pack and try
again.
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
A problem such
as inability to
record or play
back occurs.
The card contains After saving your
files that were
saved using a
files to a different
medium, format the
device other than card.
this camera.
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Question
Answer
Action
Can I use my
camera abroad?
—
When the camera is
connected to a TV,
you can switch the
camera’s video
output to NTSC or
PAL. If you have
questions about
accessories etc.,
please consult with
a dealer near you for
advice.
Why does the
“System error”
message appear? the camera or
card.
A problem has
occurred within
Check the following
items:
1 Remove the
card and then
install it again.
2 Remove the
battery pack and
then install it
Misc.
again.
3 Install a different
card.
If “System error” still
appears after
performing the
above steps, then
take the camera to
the dealer for
service.
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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 battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
fully charged
battery pack.
Or connect the
AC adaptor
22, 27
(optional).
The battery
pack has not
been inserted
correctly.
Reinsert the
battery pack,
making sure to
orient it
Power
correctly.
A blinking
The battery
pack is too hot. battery pack to
cool down.
Wait for the
temperature
warning icon is
\shown,
and the
camera does
not turn on.
29
31
The camera
turns off by
itself.
The power
save function
is operating.
Turn on the
camera again.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
An image is
not captured
when the
The power is
not turned on.
If the power
save function
was activated,
turn on the
[
] button or
[
] button is
camera before
shooting.
pressed.
30, 31
If the camera
was turned off,
press the ON/
OFF button to
turn it on.
The maximum Install a new
25
78
number of
images that
can be
card.
Delete the
images that are
not necessary.
captured or the
maximum
video clip
Shooting
recording time
has been
reached.
The flash does The flash off
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
not operate.
mode is
selected.
44, 48,
66
The battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
fully charged
battery pack.
Or connect the
AC adaptor
22, 27
(optional).
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The digital
The still image Set it to a
zoom does not is set to I or different mode.
work.
48, 88
52, 70
;.
The digital
Set the digital
zoom setting is zoom setting to
set to “OFF”.
A warning tone The battery
(beep-beep- pack is
beep) sounds, consumed.
and it is not
“ON”.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
fully charged
battery pack.
Or connect the
AC adaptor
22, 27
possible to
take a picture
using the self-
timer.
(optional).
When zooming The optical
Not a
Shooting
in or out, the
zoom
zoom has
moved to the
malfunction.
Release the
zoom switch,
and push it
again.
70
50, 94
29
movement
stops
momentarily.
maximum
magnification
position.
There is noise The ISO
in the captured sensitivity
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
image.
setting is too
high.
The \icon
The camera’s
internal
shooting is not temperature is wait for the
Discontinue
shooting, and
appears, and
possible.
high.
camera to cool
down before
using it again.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
No playback
image
appears.
The camera is Set the camera
not set to the
playback
mode.
to the playback
mode.
Monitor
36, 72
The image is
too dark.
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other correctly, and
Hold the
camera
55
object.
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
The subject
was too far
away.
Capture the
image in the
range of
184
operation of the
flash.
Viewing
images
The subject
was lit from
behind.
Use the forced
flash mode.
44, 48,
66
Use the
exposure
compensation
function.
100
Use the spot
light-measuring
mode.
50, 93
50, 94
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.
44, 48,
66
The subject
Use the
was too bright. exposure
compensation
100
function.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is
incorrect.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
50, 94
=
.
The image is
not in focus.
The subject is
too close to the image with the
camera.
Capture the
subject within
the
The focus
setting is not
correct.
photographable
range.
Select the
correct focus
setting for your
needs.
50, 60,
92
Viewing
images
The camera
moved when
Hold the
camera
correctly and
the [
]
button was
pressed.
(camera
shake)
slowly press
the [
]
button halfway
to lock the
55, 63
focus. Then
press the [
button all the
way to capture
the image.
The focus is
not locked
properly.
]
The lens is
dirty.
Clean the lens.
—
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The colors of
the images
captured
This is due to
ambient
lighting.
Capture the
image using
the forced flash
mode.
44, 48,
66
indoors are not
correct.
The white
Set the white
balancesetting balance setting
52, 95
55
is incorrect.
correctly.
A part of the
image is
The strap or a
finger was
blocking the
lens.
Hold the
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
lens is not
obstructed.
missing.
Viewing
images
“No image” is
shown.
There is no file Play back after
in the internal
memory or in
the installed
card.
capturing
images or
making audio
recordings.
—
During audio
playback,there volume setting playback
is no sound.
The playback
Adjust the
53, 73,
77
on the camera volume.
is too low.
There is no
color in the
image.
The image is
distorted.
The TV output Select the
setting is not
correct.
correct TV
output setting.
Connecting
to a TV
127, 131
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
No image or
sound.
The camera is Follow the
not correctly
connected to
the TV.
instructions to
make the
connection
correctly.
156, 157
Connecting
to a TV
The TV input
setting is not
correct.
Set the TV
input to the
correct setting.
The edge of
the image is
cut off.
This is a
characteristic
of the TV.
Not a
malfunction.
—
You cannot
edit or rotate
an image.
The protect
mode is set.
Cancel the
protect mode.
Image
editing
53, 103
The battery
pack is not
charging.
The battery
pack is not
correctly
Make sure that
the battery
pack is
Charging
inserted in the correctly
22
charger.
oriented when
inserting it in
the charger.
The “Image is
protected”
message
appears and
the file cannot
be deleted.
You have
Set the protect
setting for the
file to UNLOCK.
attempted to
delete a file
that is
protected from
accidental
erasure.
Misc.
53, 103
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The audio
The audio
Set the audio
guide does not guide setting is guide setting to
123
sound.
set to “OFF”.
“ON”.
The recording
The recording
Depending on
capacity is less capacity is less the card, the
than that
indicated in the specified for
section
“Possible No.
of Images/
Possible
than the value
capacity may
be less than the
specified value.
Please refer to
the instructions
that
the card.
—
Shooting Time/
Possible
accompanied
the card.
Recording
Time”
(page 186)
.
The battery
pack appears
to be swollen.
Normalchange Not a safety
Misc.
occurring with
battery use.
Even with
hazard.
However, a
battery that is
normal correct difficult to insert
use of the
lithium-ion
because it has
become
battery, it has a swollen may
tendency to
swell as the
number of
charge and
discharge
then be
impossible to
extract from the
battery
—
compartment.
cycles adds up In this case,
and it gradually please
approaches
the end of its
service life.
discontinue its
use and replace
it with a new
battery.
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Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and
filters
Scene Select
Setting
Remarks
Sports
a
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Portrait
>
Landscape
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Chaser settings: Fixed at ).
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,
changes to p.
Night view portrait
/
Snow & beach
Focus range: Fixed at *.
k
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Flash: Fixed at l.
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.
Photo stabilizer: Fixed at “OFF”.
Chaser settings: Fixed at ).
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,
changes to p.
Fireworks
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Flash: Fixed at l.
Photo stabilizer: Fixed at “OFF”.
Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”.
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,
changes to p.
Lamp*
Q
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.
* In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec.
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Filter
Setting
Remarks
Monochrome
W
Still image mode: I and ; cannot be selected.
Color chaser: Fixed at ).
Sepia
,
About the scene select function and focus range
settings
i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to
+ or -.
i Even if you set the focus range to + or -, it changes to * when the
scene select function is set to any setting other than =.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Recorded image
file format
Still images:
JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) is standard for digital
still camera image files to provide
interoperability between digital photography
devices for the images stored on removable
memory cards. However, it is not
guaranteed that all devices will support the
DCF standard.
Video clips:
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264*
Audio:
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format
Data storage
media
Internal memory: Approx. 80 MB
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)
Image sensor/
camera effective
number of pixels
1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor
Still images: Approx. 10 million pixels
Videos (HD mode): Approx. 8.3 million pixels
Videos (SD mode): Approx. 10 million pixels
* Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in
the same H.264 format as this model. However, such files cannot be
played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the
data compression method.
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Still image
shooting mode
(recording
I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels)
;: 4480 × 2520 pixels (approx. 11 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
resolution)
o: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,
low compression)
p: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,
normal compression)
N: 3648 × 2056 pixels (approx. 7.5 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
+: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)
,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9
aspect ratio)
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)
m: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,
sequential shots)
t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,
sequential shots)
Video clip
recording mode
(recording
resolution)
!: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i)
Y: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p)
&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,
and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.
White balance
Lens
Full-auto TTL; manual setting available
Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5×
zoom
Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele)
8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four
aspheric surfaces)
35 mm film camera conversion
Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×)
Video clip recording:
Double-range zoom W mode:
f = 40 mm to 200 mm (5×)
Double-range zoom T mode:
f = 80 mm to 400 mm (5×)
Exposure control
type
0
1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Light-measuring
mode
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted
measuring, spot measuring
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Range
Normal mode:
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity
Super macro mode:
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (wide end only)
Digital zoom
Shutter speed
For shooting:
1× to approx. 12×
For playback:
1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution)
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.
(Approx. 1 sec. max. when scene select function
is set to lamp Q)
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)
Sequential shots mode: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec. (no
flash)
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
(1/15 sec. max. when scene select function is set
to lamp Qor the high sensitivity mode)
Sensitivity
Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/
video clip recording mode:
Auto (video clip recording: Double-range zoom W
mode: ISO 200 to 1600; double-range zoom T
mode: ISO 50 to 400; still image shooting: ISO 50
to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400,
ISO 800, and ISO 1600 (switchable from the
Recording Menu)
h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).
h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent
when Scene Select function is set to Q.
Minimum subject
illumination
Double-range zoom W mode
Approx. 16 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select
AUTO mode)
Approx. 4 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH
SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)
Double-range zoom T mode
Approx. 64 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select
AUTO mode)
Approx. 16 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH
SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)
Image stabilizer
Video: Electronic
Still image: Multi-calculation electronic
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Monitor
2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color
wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.
230,000 dots
Flash working
range
GN = 4.0
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) (wide)
Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) (tele)
Flash modes
Focus
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off
TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point
range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:
Continuous focus), manual focus
Self-timer
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Ambient
environment
Temperature
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation)
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity
30 to 90% (operating, no
condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no
condensation)
Power supply
Battery pack
(supplied)
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1
AC adaptor
(optional)
VAR-G9
Power consumption
3.5 W (When using the Li-ion
battery during recording)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 38.5 (W) × 109.6 (D) × 55.0 (H) mm
1.52 (W) × 4.31 (D) × 2.17 (H) in.
(Maximum dimensions)
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 158 cc
Weight
Approx. 168 g (5.9 oz.) (including
battery pack and card)
Approx. 151 g (5.3 oz.) (camera
only [without battery pack and
card])
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Camera connectors
USB/AV
Dedicated regrouped jack
(communication/audio
and video output)
terminal
Audio
output
Stereo
Video
output
Composite video, NTSC color TV
system/PAL TV system (switchable
from the Option Setting Menu)
USB
USB 2.0 High Speed
PC camera: USB video class
HDMI terminal
Video output
Total number of scan lines (effective
number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/
1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)
Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling
Battery life
Shooting
Still image
shooting mode
Approx. 190 images:
CIPA standard (when a SanDisk
2 GB SD Memory Card is used)*
Video clip
recording mode
Approx. 60 minutes:
Recorded in & mode
Playback
Approx. 210 minutes:
Monitor on, continuous playback
* When the image stabilizer setting is \
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a
25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.
i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10 °C (50 °F), the battery pack operation time is significantly
reduced.
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time
Shooting/
recording
mode
SD Memory Card
Resolution
setting
Internal
Memory
8 GB
16 GB
21 images
22 images
17 images
25 images
34 images
2,000 images
2,120 images
1,600 images
2,390 images
3,150 images
3,910 images
4,150 images
3,130 images
4,670 images
6,150 images
I
;
o
p
N
+
G
,
[
Still image
mode
116 images 10,800 images 21,100 images
124 images 11,300 images 22,000 images
233 images 20,700 images 40,400 images
536 images 49,800 images 97,100 images
25 images
2,390 images
4,670 images
m
t
!
124 images 11,300 images 22,000 images
38 sec.
49 sec.
1 hr. 1 min.
1 hr. 19 min.
1 hr. 19 min.
1 hr. 43 min.
4 hr. 3 min.
2 hr.
2 hr. 35 min.
2 hr. 35 min.
3 hr. 22 min.
7 hr. 56 min.
Y
"
&
Video clip
mode
49 sec.
1 min. 3 sec.
2 min. 30 sec.
)
Audio
recording
mode
<
43 min.
67 hr.
130 hr.
i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours,
the recorded file is saved and recording ends. In the video clip recording
mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds 4 GB, the recorded
file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB
segments are automatically created. The recording session continues until
you stop recording, but sound recording is temporarily interrupted while the
file is being saved.)
i The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.
i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
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Concerning the multi-indicator
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the
different camera operations.
Multi-indicator
Multi-indicator
status
Color
Green
Orange
Camera status
Connected to a
computer or
printer
Lit
Power save
mode active
Flashing
Lit
Connected to a
TV
Rise in internal
temperature
Slow
During self-
Flashing Fast timer
photography
Red
Very
fast
Accessing card
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Supplied battery pack charger
Part No.
VAR-L80
Power source
Rated output
Compatible batteries
AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W
DC 4.2 V, 550 mA
Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion
battery pack (DB-L80)
Ambient
environment
Temperature
Humidity
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (when charging)
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)
20 to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions
84.0 (W) × 50.5 (D) × 22.5 (H) mm
3.31" (W) × 1.99" (D) × 0.89" (H)
Weight (without power cord)
Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.)
i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may
need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact
your local dealer for details.
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Model number
Voltage
DB-L80
3.7 V
Capacity
700 mAh
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use)
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)
Humidity
10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions
Weight
39.2 (W) × 5.9 (D) × 31.4 (H) mm
1.54 (W) × 0.23 (D) × 1.24 (H) in.
Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz.)
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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.
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
About the MPEG-4 Standard license
“This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and
may be used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding
video and/or decoding video that was encoded (1) for a personal and non-
commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T
patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied
for any other use.”
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.
By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can
create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share.
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is
used
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using
the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the
image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.
k How the autofocus works
The autofocus is activated when the [
Press the [ ] button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the monitor
to indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently
press the [ ] button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is
] button is gently pressed halfway.
the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused.
k Reasons for unfocused images
1 The [
] button was pressed all the way in one step.
2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.
h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of
focus.
3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.
h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set
to the super macro (close-up) mode (pages 50, 60 and 92), the image
will not be in focus.
k Preventing blurred images
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.
2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the [
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera
steady, gently continue to press the [ ] button all the way down.
] button halfway.
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the [
ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
] button will
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Photographing a moving subject
Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The
autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be
blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject
is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints
for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
k Reasons for unfocused images
When the [
] button is gently pressed halfway, the camera’s autofocus
works by determining the distance between the camera and the subject.
Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped,
the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the
focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture.
And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the [
] button all
the way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus
failing to activate the autofocus in time.
k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 92])
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the
subject is automatically determined when you press the [
] button halfway.
In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you set the focus to the focal
point you wish to record before taking the picture.
k How to photograph a moving subject
1 Set the camera's focus mode to the manual focus. Adjust the focus to the
point you wish to record.
2 When the subject comes to the focal point position, gently press the [
button all the way down.
]
<Advantage of using the manual focus>
i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to
activate.
i Because you are presetting the focal point, the focus can be more
accurate.
<Using the manual focus effectively>
i When photographing a moving subject, you can get a good result by
pressing the [
point.
] button just before the subject reaches the set focal
i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.
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Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)
Points:
i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.
i Move in close to your subject.
i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.
NOTE
i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best
advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the
background does not compete with the subject.
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or
changing the exposure compensation setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)
Points:
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.
i Set the zoom to the wide end (wide-angle).
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the [
] button, or you’ll miss the action.
NOTE
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the tele end than
the wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the wide end.
i Learn to press the [
] button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo
chance occurs.
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Night photography (night view portrait mode /)
Points:
i Avoid camera shake.
i Increase the ISO sensitivity.
NOTE
i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so
there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be
blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting.
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or
your subject’s face will appear too bright.
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for
about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)
Points:
i Shoot using a high resolution.
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.
i Pay attention to picture composition.
NOTE
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.
Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a
clear photo.
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.
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