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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG9EX, VPC-CG9 and
VPC-CG9GX.
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.
VPC-CG9EX
VPC-CG9
VPC-CG9GX

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG9EX, VPC-CG9 and VPC-CG9GX. 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”.

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS”...
  • Page 3 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Prepare the battery pack Charge the battery pack. The CHARGE indicator shows the battery pack charge status. h Lights red during recharging. h Turns off when battery pack is fully charged. h The charging time is approx. 90 minutes. CHARGE indicator [o] mark Battery pack...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was just captured is shown. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to see. <Video clip playback> h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right...
  • Page 6 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Copy files to the computer (Windows XP) Connect your camera to a computer, and copy files to the computer. 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.

  • Page 7: Dismounting The Camera

    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. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI_INT (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS ... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 17 What “card” means in this manual ... 17 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ... 18 SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation ...
  • Page 9 SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...53 For best results ...53 Using the autofocus ...54 Select the recording size ...56 Select the focus setting ...57 Switching the display mode ...58 Hints for taking pictures ...59 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...60 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...61 Using the flash ...63 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...65 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ...67...
  • Page 10 CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE ... 78 Movies ... 78 Still images ... 79 Sequential shots ... 80 Audio recording ... 81 SCENE SELECT ... 84 FILTERS ... 86 FLASH OPERATION ... 87 SELF-TIMER ... 88 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ... 90 Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording ...
  • Page 11 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ...120 Display the Printing Instructions Screen ...120 Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ...122 Index print ...124 Clearing all the printing instructions ...125 COPY FILES ...126 DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ...128 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...129 SCREEN DISPLAY ...130 SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ...131 OPERATION SOUNDS ...132...
  • Page 12 CONTENTS OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV ... 155 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ... 156 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ... 157 When using as a card reader ... 157 To access the files in the internal memory ... 157 SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ...
  • Page 13 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...180 TROUBLESHOOTING ...187 Camera ...187 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ...197 SPECIFICATIONS ...199 Camera ...199 Camera connectors ...203 Battery life ...203 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time ...204 Concerning the multi-indicator ...205 Supplied battery pack charger ...206 Supplied Li-ion battery pack ...206 Others ...207...

  • Page 14: Quick Search By Operation

    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. Basic operation Getting started shooting/recording...
  • Page 15 Basic operation Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 84 Suppress camera shake effect • “Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording” on page 90 • “Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting” on page 90 Shoot in dark conditions •...
  • Page 16 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Photographing landscapes • “SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 84 Take a self-photo • “SELF-TIMER” on page 88 English Shooting/recording Convenient functions Make images lighter or darker • “EXPOSURE COMPENSATION” on page 104 • “HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE”...
  • Page 17 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 68 • “Audio playback” on page 82 Continuous playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 71 and 105 Adjust the monitor brightness • “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 140 Playback on a TV •...
  • Page 18 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Search for image/audio files • “Multi-image display” on page 75 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 76 Delete files • “DELETING FILES” on page 73 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...
  • Page 19 Basic operation Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 160 Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your camera • “USING THE SOFTWARE” on page 166 Copy data from your camera to a computer •...

  • Page 20: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 26): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (pages 158 and 172): 1 i Lens cap (page 15): 1 English i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 23): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 155): 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL”...
  • Page 21 i Quick Guide i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English...
  • Page 22 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k How to attach the lens cap English...
  • Page 23 <When used with a commercially available handstrap> English...

  • Page 24: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 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 What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 25: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA As well as photographing still images and recording video clips, your digital movie camera can even capture still images while you’re recording a video clip. In one compact body you get sophisticated but easy-to-use features such as the “SIMPLE mode”...

  • Page 26: Movie Image Stabilizer For Sharp Pictures

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures (page 90) Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject or zoom in on a subject.

  • Page 27: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Dedicated USB interface cable Dedicated AV interface cable Computer Printer DC adaptor (Optional) Commercially available SD Memory Card Internet AC adaptor (Optional) i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop English...

  • Page 28: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Lens ON/OFF button Monitor unit To open English Flash Strap holder Speaker Stereo microphone...
  • Page 29 Rear REC/PLAY button ] button MENU button Multi-indicator Monitor Bottom Tripod stand hole Zoom switch [T]/[]] [W]/[P] ] button SET button Card slot cover USB/AV terminal English...

  • Page 30: Charging

    CHARGING Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.

  • Page 31: Install The Card

    INSTALL THE CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 148). Open the card slot cover. Card slot cover 1 Release from the bottom end. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.
  • Page 32 INSTALL THE CARD Close the card slot cover. <When removing the card...> h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. 1 Open 2 Push CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red.

  • Page 33: Installing The Battery Pack

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Open the battery cover. 1 Push down and slide out. Battery cover Insert the battery pack. h Take care that it is positioned correctly. Battery pack 1 Align 2 Open 2 Insert English...

  • Page 34: Installing The Dc Adaptor (Sold Separately)

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Replace the battery cover. Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-A2U/A2EX) 2 Open English <To remove the battery pack...> i Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. Push 1 Insert AC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-G8U/G8EX) 4 Close 3 Set in groove...

  • Page 35: Warning Concerning Battery Pack Temperature

    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. 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.

  • Page 36: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. h If the date and time have not been set, the screen to set the date and time is shown on the monitor (page 32).

  • Page 37: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active

    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 1 minute of no use during shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
  • Page 38 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 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.

  • Page 39: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. * To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34.
  • Page 40 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2008/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day.
  • Page 41 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: Y / M / D →...

  • Page 42: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 29). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.

  • Page 43: Switching The Operating Mode

    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.

  • Page 44: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode (page 35). Select the desired operating mode (page 36). If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

  • Page 45: Using The Simple Mode Menu

    Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu Toggle the SET button up or down 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 movie and photo size...

  • Page 46: Using The Normal Mode Menu

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Using the NORMAL Mode Menu Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Toggle the SET button to the right. English RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER...
  • Page 47 Toggle the SET button up or down 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. HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is...

  • Page 48: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu English Select movie and photo size...
  • Page 49 1 Recording size (page 56) h Select the video clip size to record, and the still image size to shoot. : The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 3456 × 2592 pixels.
  • Page 50 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu English Start slideshow...
  • Page 51 1 Slideshow (page 71) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 72) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 73) h Delete files. (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 153) English...

  • Page 52: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER English EXIT...
  • Page 53 1 Video clip settings (page 78) (: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 frames per second. ): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate). B: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (standard bit rate).
  • Page 54 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU MOVIE STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE English EXIT...
  • Page 55 1 Movie stabilizer (page 90) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 90) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting.
  • Page 56 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU WHITE BALANCE FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM REC FOLDER English EXIT...
  • Page 57 1 White balance (page 99) >: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). r: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair) o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy) p: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent) q: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent) ^: For setting the most...
  • Page 58 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> 1 Slideshow (page 105) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 72) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Protect (page 107) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) English...
  • Page 59 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU 1 Edit photo (page 110) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast. 2 Video clip edit (page 112) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 120) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings).

  • Page 60: 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 <Holding the camera> Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index...

  • Page 61: Using The Autofocus

    Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 57). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
  • Page 62 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

  • Page 63: Select The Recording Size

    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. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 64: Select The Focus Setting

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (normal).

  • Page 65: Switching The Display Mode

    Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.

  • Page 66: Hints For Taking Pictures

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 132). 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.

  • Page 67: Video Clip Recording

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 29), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording...

  • Page 68: Shooting Single Shots

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 29), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 69 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 140) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark &...

  • Page 70: Using The Flash

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 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. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 71 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images. English...

  • Page 72: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 29), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 73 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The face chaser feature (page 100) 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.

  • Page 74: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. 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.

  • Page 75: Playback

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35). Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen.
  • Page 76 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back Forward one image playback at a time Reverse (single- playback frame step) Forward playback Slow playback Reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse playback...

  • Page 77: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image

    How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image. HINT The size of a video clip file is very large i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be...

  • Page 78: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files.

  • Page 79: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 80: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the delete c icon, and press the SET button.
  • Page 81 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 82: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES Multi-image display Display the image you wish to play back. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.

  • Page 83: Selecting The Playback Folder

    Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side 3 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.

  • Page 84: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    PLAYBACK MODES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 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 [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 85: Normal

    RECORDING SIZE The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording size that is correct for the intended purpose.

  • Page 86: Still Images

    RECORDING SIZE Still images This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. I: Image size is 4000 × 3000 pixels. J: Image size is 3456 × 2592 pixels (low compression). K: Image size is 3456 ×...

  • Page 87: Sequential Shots

    Sequential shots Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. Select R or t, and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed.

  • Page 88: Audio Recording

    RECORDING SIZE Audio recording Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “MOVIE”, and press the SET button. Select <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled.

  • Page 89: Audio Playback

    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. Note, however, that the resolution in the still image mode automatically changes to G and the image is captured.
  • Page 90 RECORDING SIZE Play back the recording. To do this... Start playback Normal Pause playback Stop playback Fast forward Fast forward/ Fast fast reverse reverse Pause Return to normal playback Louder Volume adjustment Softer 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.

  • Page 91: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button. Scene Features setting The camera makes the Auto optimum settings.
  • Page 92 SCENE SELECT Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the scene select function setting. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 93: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FILTER”, and press the SET button. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).

  • Page 94: Flash Operation

    FLASH OPERATION The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FLASH”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 95: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Set the delay time before recording starts after the [ pressed. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SELF- TIMER”, and press the SET button. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button is pressed.
  • Page 96 SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.

  • Page 97: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)

    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “MOVIE STABILIZER”, and press the SET button. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
  • Page 98 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) 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 67) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
  • Page 99 <Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is enabled> i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.

  • Page 100: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)

  • Page 101: How To Use The Manual Focus

    How to use the manual focus Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 102: Focus Mode

    FOCUS MODE You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...

  • Page 103: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area.

  • Page 104: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “ISO”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 105 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 the SET button (page 135), you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 106: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “WHITE BALANCE”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 107: Face Chaser

    FACE CHASER As you capture a still image, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject’s face. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FACE CHASER”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 108: High Sensitivity Mode

    HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 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. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “HIGH SENSITIVITY”, and press the SET button. 1: The high sensitivity mode is activated.

  • Page 109: Digital Zoom Setting

    DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “DIGITAL ZOOM”, and press the SET button. Q: Digital zoom can be used. B: Digital zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 110: Specify A Folder To Save Files

    SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “REC FOLDER” and press the SET button. <Create a new folder> h Select “NEW”.

  • Page 111: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned.

  • Page 112: Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 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. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “SLIDESHOW”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 113 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;...

  • Page 114: File Protect

    FILE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then “UNLOCK”...

  • Page 115: Rotate Still Image

    ROTATE STILL IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “ROTATE”, and press the SET button. RIGHT: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.

  • Page 116: Reduce Still Image Size (Resize)

    REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “RESIZE”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 117: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect And Image Blur

    CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance the contrast of blurry images. Display the image to be modified, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “EDIT PHOTO”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 118 CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR Press the SET button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.

  • Page 119: Editing Video Clips

    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 Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...

  • Page 120: Procedure To Join Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). 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.)

  • Page 121: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)

    Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO JOIN Start point...
  • Page 122 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 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.
  • Page 123 Press the [R] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file.

  • Page 124: Joining Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “JOIN” and press the SET button.
  • Page 125 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. 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.
  • Page 126 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 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 If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE” in step 5 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased.

  • Page 127: Printing Instructions

    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.
  • Page 128 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 70).

  • Page 129: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    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). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”.
  • Page 130 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints.

  • Page 131: Index Print

    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. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears.

  • Page 132: Clearing All The Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images.

  • Page 133: Copy Files

    COPY FILES Images and audio files recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 24). Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select the copy icon S, and press the SET button.
  • Page 134 COPY FILES Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy one file. COPY ALL: Copy all the files from the copy source to the copy destination.

  • Page 135: Displaying File Properties (Information Screen)

    DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on the camera monitor. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears.

  • Page 136: Option Settings

    DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Set the operating mode to the NORMAL mode (page 36). Press the MENU button to display the Menu Screen. Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button.

  • Page 137: Screen Display

    SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “INFO DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (for video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date.

  • Page 138: Select The Startup Display

    SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on in the recording mode. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “STARTUP DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. DATE &...

  • Page 139: Operation Sounds

    OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “OPERATION BEEP”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 140 OPERATION SOUNDS Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. <If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 141: Post-View Display Setting

    POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the [ ] button is pressed. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “POST VIEW”, and press the SET button. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.

  • Page 142: Assign Set Button Functions

    ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up.
  • Page 143 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. 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 3 through 5.

  • Page 144: Noise-Reduction Function

    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “NOISE REDUCTION”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 145: Adjust The Image Quality

    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “IMAGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color saturation is increased.

  • Page 146: Flicker-Reduction

    FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “FLICKER REDUCT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 147: Monitor Brightness

    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “BRIGHTNESS”, and press the SET button. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and press the SET button.

  • Page 148: Screen Language

    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “LANGUAGE”, and press the SET button. Japanese ENGLISH: English FRANCAIS: French DEUTSCH: German ESPAÑOL:...

  • Page 149: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129). Select “TV SYSTEM”, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.

  • Page 150: Power Save Function

    POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
  • Page 151 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 152: File No. Memory

    FILE NO. MEMORY 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.
  • Page 153 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.
  • Page 154 FILE NO. MEMORY Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129). Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and press the SET button. The file number memory function is on. OFF: The file number memory function is off. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected file number memory function is set.

  • Page 155: Formatting A Card

    FORMATTING A CARD A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
  • Page 156 FORMATTING A CARD Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.

  • Page 157: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129). Select “RESET SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Setting Menu.

  • Page 158: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    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”...
  • Page 159 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 73) from the card.

  • Page 160: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    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 203.
  • Page 161 HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 128). 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.

  • Page 162: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV To USB/AV terminal on the camera Dedicated AV interface cable NOTE 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.

  • Page 163: Playing Back On A Tv

    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 When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.

  • Page 164: 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 k Mac OS Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later To access the files in the internal memory i Remove the card from the camera before connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 165: Setting The Connection Mode

    SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE Use the dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a computer. Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB connector.
  • Page 166 SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE 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. MTP: Connect the camera in the MTP mode to a Windows Vista computer.

  • Page 167: Using As A Card Reader

    USING AS A CARD READER For Windows Vista/XP users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 158). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window.

  • Page 168: For Windows 2000 Users

    USING AS A CARD READER For Windows 2000 users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 158). h If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver. h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)] appears in the [My Computer] window.

  • Page 169: For Mac Os X Users

    For Mac OS X users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 158). 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.

  • Page 170: About The Contents Of The Card

    ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100SANYO MISC (Location of DPOF 101SANYO files) 102SANYO * Up to 9,999 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.

  • Page 171: Cautions When Using As A Card Reader

    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.

  • Page 172: Using As A Pc Camera

    USING AS A PC CAMERA When connected to a Windows XP or Windows Vista 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. Install Windows XP SP2.

  • Page 173: Using The Software

    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.

  • Page 174: Obtaining The Software

    USING THE SOFTWARE Obtaining the software For Windows operating systems 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.
  • Page 175 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.
  • Page 176 USING THE SOFTWARE 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.

  • Page 177: Save An Image Of Your Computer Screen

    SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN The screen capture software (Screen Capture 1.1 [hereafter referred to as “Screen Capture”]) is used to save an image of the computer’s screen display on the card installed in your camera. Install Screen Capture Obtain the software (page 167).

  • Page 178: How To Use Screen Capture

    The currently displayed active window is saved 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.

  • Page 179: Connecting To A Printer

    PictBridge MODE Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Use the dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a printer. Print preparations Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
  • Page 180 PictBridge MODE Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu appears. 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.

  • Page 181: Printing

    PRINTING Printing selected images Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 172). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print.

  • Page 182: Printing All Images

    PRINTING Printing all images Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 172). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 183: Making An Index Print

    Making an index print Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 172). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 184: Printing Images According To Printing Instructions (Requested Images)

    PRINTING Printing images according to printing instructions (requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the print preparations (page 120), and complete the print preparations (page 172). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears.

  • Page 185: Changing The Printer Settings

    Changing the printer settings Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the print preparations (page 172). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears.
  • Page 186 PRINTING Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 187: 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 Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully Power recharged?
  • Page 188 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting English Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 189: Manual Focus

    Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot...
  • Page 190 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus?
  • Page 191 Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why is the playback image distorted? Why isn’t the magnified image Viewing clear? images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a...
  • Page 192 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why does the “Card full” message appear? Misc. Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? English...
  • Page 193 Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “System error” message appear? Answer The card contains After saving your files that were files to a different saved using a medium, format the device other than...

  • Page 194: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Power A blinking temperature warning icon \ is shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself.
  • Page 195 Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. Cause Action The maximum Install a new number of card. images that Delete the can be images that are captured or the...
  • Page 196 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. Shooting There is noise in the captured image. When recording a video clip under...
  • Page 197 Problem The \ icon appears, and shooting is not Shooting possible. No playback image Monitor appears. Cause Action The camera’s Discontinue internal shooting, and temperature is wait for the high. camera to cool down before using it again. The camera is Press the REC/ not set to the PLAY button to...
  • Page 198 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The video clip picture is flickering. English Cause Action The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far...
  • Page 199 Problem The image is too bright. Viewing images Red-eye correction was not successful. Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to setting is...
  • Page 200 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is not in focus. Viewing images English Cause Action The subject is Capture the too close to the image with the camera. subject within The focus photographable setting is not range. correct. Select the correct focus setting for your needs.
  • Page 201 Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. There is no color in the Connecting image. to a TV The image is distorted.
  • Page 202 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The battery pack is not charging. Charging The “No card” message appears. The “Image is protected”...
  • Page 203 Problem The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 204). The battery Misc. pack appears to be swollen. Cause Action The audio Set the audio guide setting is...

  • Page 204: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view portrait Snow & beach Fireworks Lamp* * When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec in order to produce a sufficiently bright image. However, when the flicker-reduction function is set to “ON”, the shutter speed during video clip recording becomes 1/100 sec or 1/120 sec.
  • Page 205 Filter Setting Cosmetic Monochrome Focus range: + cannot be selected. Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to 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 =.

  • Page 206: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Image sensor/ Camera effective number of pixels English Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) 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...
  • Page 207 I: 4000 × 3000 pixels Still image J: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels: shooting mode (recording K: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels: resolution) Q: 3456 × 1944 pixels (approx. 6.7 million pixels: L: 1944 × 2592 pixels (approx. 5 million pixels, G: 1600 ×...
  • Page 208 SPECIFICATIONS Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity English Exposure compensation available from the Shooting Setting Screen (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Total mode: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end) 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end) Normal mode: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity...
  • Page 209 4 lux: ), high sensitivity mode or scene select Minimum subject illumination 15 lux: ), scene select X function, 1/30 sec Image stabilizer Electronic (video clip recording mode or still image shooting mode) Monitor 2.5" (6.4 cm) TFT color liquid crystal, approx. 230,000 pixels Flash working GN = 4...

  • Page 210: Camera Connectors

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.

  • Page 211: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode Video clip mode Audio recording — mode i The maximum video clip continuous recording time is approx. 5 hours 30 minutes at the l setting, and approx. 7 hours at the d setting. i Up to 13 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.

  • Page 212: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Slow Flashing Fast Orange English Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated During self-timer operation Accessing internal memory/card data...

  • Page 213: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-CG9 Power cord rated value VPC-CG9EX i The VPC-CG9GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate for the region of destination.

  • Page 214: Others

    SPECIFICATIONS Others Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft ®...

  • Page 215: 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 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.

  • Page 216: Hints For Taking Pictures

    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.
  • Page 217 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.
  • Page 218 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.

  • Page 219: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)

    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.
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