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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-A5EX and VPC-A5.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make
sure to read and understand the section "USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
SAFELY AND CORRECTLY" on pages 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place
for later reference.
VPC-A5EX
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    VPC-A5EX INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-A5 Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-A5EX and VPC-A5. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY”...

  • Page 2: Outline Of Operation

    OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP 1 Charging the battery pack (page 29). 2 Inserting the battery pack (page 30). 3 Installing the SD Memory Card (page 32).
  • Page 3 PLAYBACK i See “PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION” on page 48. * About the SD Memory Card This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data storage. This manual is written with the premise that SD Memory Cards are used.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ..............1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ..7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........24 ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP............25 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD ..........26 MEDIA CARDS THAT CAN BE USED WITH THIS DIGITAL CAMERA.............. 26 WHAT “CARD”...
  • Page 5 PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION ............48 SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY ...........48 ROTATING IMAGES.................49 DELETING SINGLE IMAGES ............49 DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK MODE .........50 ENLARGED PLAYBACK..............51 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION ..........52 MOVIE RECORDING................52 DRIVE MODES .................53 Multi Frame ................54 Self-timer.................55 Sequential & High speed sequential ........56 NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS ........57 IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY ..........59 COLOR MODE..................60...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION ..........73 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS .... 73 PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS ....74 NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU..........75 DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES ........... 77 AUDIO CAPTION ................78 LOCKING FILES................
  • Page 7 APPENDIX ..................107 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............107 CARE AND STORAGE ..............109 WHAT IS AN EV?................112 SPECIFICATIONS ................113 English...

  • Page 8: Using Your Digital Camera Safely And Correctly

    USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the digital camera WARNING k If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the battery pack i If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 9 k Do not get the digital camera wet i This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom. i If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack.
  • Page 10 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the digital camera (continued) WARNING k Do not use where there is risk of explosion i Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air.
  • Page 11 k Cautions during use and storage i This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. h Places in direct sunlight h Places where humidity and temperature are high h Places that may get wet h Places close to an air conditioner or heater h Inside a car...
  • Page 12 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC06) DANGER k Risk of electric shock. Use only in a dry location k Do not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion battery packs (Model DB-L30) i Do not use the supplied battery pack charger to recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L30).
  • Page 13 k Cautions when plugging in the battery pack charger i Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet when using the battery pack charger. If the battery pack charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.
  • Page 14 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC06) (continued) DANGER k Keep the battery pack charger out of the reach of children i Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action.
  • Page 15 CAUTION k Do not damage the power cord i Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 16 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L30) DANGER This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack Batterij niet weggooien, maar (Model DB-L30). inleveren als KCA. k If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire...
  • Page 17 k Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery pack fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 18 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L30) (continued) DANGER k Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC06) i If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery pack fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 19 WARNING k Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged i If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 20 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the accessories CAUTION k Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor i Use only the separately sold AC adaptor (model VAR-G6EX for the VPC- A5EX and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-A5) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital camera.

  • Page 21: For Correct Use Of Your Camera

    Before capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
  • Page 22 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAUTION k Caution concerning the battery pack i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the battery pack Do not touch the battery pack terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance.
  • Page 23 (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). i Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.
  • Page 24 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAUTION k Cautions when handling the cards i The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. i Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.

  • Page 25: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap i Software: 1 CD-ROM i Lithium-ion battery pack i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 charger and power cord i Dedicated AV cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i SD Memory Card (16 MB): 1 English...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Handstrap

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP English...

  • Page 27: Cautions Concerning The Card

    CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD MEDIA CARDS THAT CAN BE USED WITH THIS DIGITAL CAMERA The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card WHAT “CARD” MEANS IN THIS MANUAL i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 28: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (page 109). 1 Microphone 5 Speaker 2 Self-timer lamp 6 Battery chamber door 3 Viewfinder window* 7 Lens*...
  • Page 29 1 Indicator lamp 0 DC terminal 2 Viewfinder* A Card chamber door 3 Mode switch B Menu button 4 Display button C LCD monitor 5 Zoom switch D Up key 6 Shutter release button E Right key 7 USB-port/AV-out terminal F Left/Down keys 8 Playback button G Center button...

  • Page 30: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery pack must be charged. Before charging the battery pack, read the safety warnings on pages 7 to 23 of this manual. Only recharge the battery pack with the supplied battery pack charger.

  • Page 31: Inserting The Battery Pack

    INSERTING THE BATTERY PACK This digital camera uses one DB-L30 lithium-ion battery pack. Before using the battery pack, read the safety warnings on page 15 of this manual. When replacing the battery pack, the camera should be turned off (page 33). To remove the battery pack...

  • Page 32: Battery-Condition Indicator

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator: The battery pack is fully charged. This indicator is briefly displayed when the camera is turned on or when the mode switch is moved.

  • Page 33: Installing And Removing A Card

    INSTALLING AND REMOVING A CARD CAUTION Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not lit before changing the card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or Multi Media Card must be inserted for the camera to operate.

  • Page 34: About Cards

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING ABOUT CARDS Lock tab Lock Unlock Contact end h Recording (images and sounds) and erasing are inhibited (accidental erase protect function) when the tab is set to the LOCK position. h The card is normally used with the tab set to the unlocked position.

  • Page 35: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a card and battery pack, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on.

  • Page 36: Recording Mode - Basic Operation

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 29 through 34. HANDLING THE CAMERA Hold the camera securely with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Incorrect hold Correct hold A finger is blocking the lens.

  • Page 37: Setting The Camera To Record Images

    SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES Slide the mode switch to the appropriate position. Still-image recording Digital Subject Programs Movie and audio recording (pages 52 and 71) English...

  • Page 38: Lcd Monitor Display

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION LCD MONITOR DISPLAY Recording mode Flash modes (page 43) Automatic digital subject program display (page 40) Image size (page 59) Image quality (page 59) Battery-condition indicator (page 31) Focus frame Drive mode (page 53) Frame counter (page 60) Camera-shake warning Focus signal (page 42) CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING...

  • Page 39: Using The Zoom Lens

    USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 6.1 – 17.1 mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 105 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. The lens is operated by the zoom switch at the back of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

  • Page 40: Basic Recording Operation

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Slide the mode switch to the digital-subject-program or still-image recording position. The operation for both modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only active in the digital-subject-program mode. Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame.

  • Page 41: Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection

    AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection chooses between program AE and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera settings for various conditions and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the digital-subject- program mode.

  • Page 42: Focus Lock

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject.

  • Page 43: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not.

  • Page 44: Flash Modes

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION FLASH MODES The flash can be used when taking still images. To select the flash mode, press the flash mode button 1 on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 45: Flash Range - Automatic Operation

    FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

  • Page 46: Digital Subject Programs

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Set the mode switch to the Digital Subject Program position. Simply press the left and right keys of the controller to select the appropriate subject program;...
  • Page 47 Sunset view: Optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens. Super Macro: For close-up photographs down to 6 cm (2.4 in.).

  • Page 48: Spot Af

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION SPOT AF The spot AF is used for selective focusing. Both focus and exposure are determined with the spot focus area. When auto reset (page 63) is active, the spot AF area resets to the wide focus frame when the camera is turned off. The spot focus area can be used with movie recording.

  • Page 49: Playback - Basic Operation

    PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION Images can be viewed in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions (page 73). The camera does not need to be turned on with the lens cover to play back images. To view recorded images, press the playback button 1.

  • Page 50: Rotating Images

    PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller 1 to rotate the displayed image 90° left, 90° right, and horizontally. The image is displayed in the selected orientation until changed. DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed file, press the up key of the controller 1.

  • Page 51: Display Button - Playback Mode

    DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK MODE The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, Display button the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. In index playback, the left/right and up/ down keys of the controller move the yellow border around the index thumbnails.

  • Page 52: Enlarged Playback

    PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be Zoom enlarged by up to 6 x in 0.2 x increments. switch With the image to be magnified displayed, press the right side of the zoom switch [T] to activate the enlarged playback mode.

  • Page 53: Recording - Advanced Operation

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video with sound. Simply slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position 1. Total recording time varies with the frame rate and the card capacity (page 72). Some changes can be made with the movie menu (page 57).

  • Page 54: Drive Modes

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. If auto reset (page 63) is active, the drive mode is reset to single- frame advance when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 55: Multi Frame

    Multi Frame Take the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (page 39). Once the series starts, the shutter button can be released; the camera continues recording until all nine frames have been captured. Flash cannot be used. Because of the limits to the shutter speeds, images may be underexposed in low-light conditions.

  • Page 56: Self-Timer

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected with the down key of the controller (page 53).

  • Page 57: Sequential & High Speed Sequential

    Sequential & High speed sequential These drive modes are selected with the down key of the controller (page 53). Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (page 39). Press the shutter release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series.

  • Page 58: Navigating The Recording Menus

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the mode switch. Pressing the menu button 1 turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller 2 move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller enters a setting.

  • Page 59: Still Image Recording

    Still image recording Image size 2560x1920 Sensitivity* Auto Color mode* Color Quality Standard Metering mode* MultiSegment Voice memo White balance* Auto Exp. comp. Date imprint Key func.* Auto reset Digital zoom Inst. Playback * White balance, custom key function, camera sensitivity, metering mode, and color mode options are not active when the mode switch is in the digital- subject-program position.

  • Page 60: Image Size And Image Quality

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images are more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints.

  • Page 61: Color Mode

    Approximate file sizes Size 2,560 × 1,920 2,048 × 1,536 1,600 × 1,200 640 × 480 Quality Fine 2.4 MB 1.6 MB 1.0 MB 200 KB Standard 1.2 MB 820 KB 520 KB 130 KB Economy 650 KB 440 KB 290 KB 90 KB Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16 MB card...

  • Page 62: White Balance

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset white-balance settings are available with still image and movie recording;...

  • Page 63: Custom Key Function

    CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION In the recording mode, a function can be assigned to the left/right keys of the controller. This function is specified in Image size Exp. comp. section 1 of the still-image recording menu Quality White balance (page 57). This function cannot be used White balance Sensitivity with the movie/audio mode or digital...

  • Page 64: Auto Reset

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION AUTO RESET When auto reset is active, the following functions reset when the camera is turned off. This function can be turned off in section 2 of the still-image recording menu (page 57). Flash mode (page 43) Autoflash The flash mode is reset to autoflash or...

  • Page 65: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected for still images: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400. The numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent; the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (page 57). This cannot be changed with movie recording or digital subject programs.

  • Page 66: Metering Modes

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION METERING MODES The metering mode is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (page 57). Metering cannot be changed with the Sensitivity Auto movie recording or digital subject Metering mode MultiSegment programs. Exp. comp. MultiSegment: Auto reset Uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color.

  • Page 67: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV with still image and movie recording; exposure compensation cannot be used with digital subject programs.

  • Page 68: Voice Memo

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen seconds to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (page 57). When the function is active, the microphone indicator 1 is displayed in the top left corner of the monitor.
  • Page 69 Camera Notes Microphone When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject- to-microphone distance. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20 cm (8 in.) from your mouth. English...

  • Page 70: Date Imprinting

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION DATE IMPRINTING The date and time of recording can be printed directly on a still image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame Date-imprinting indicator counter on the monitor to indicate the...

  • Page 71: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the still-image recording menu (page 57). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4.3 X in 0.1 X increments. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom;...

  • Page 72: Recording Mode

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION RECORDING MODE The recording-mode menu option switches between movie and audio recording. This option is located in section 1 of the movie/audio recording menu (page 57). AUDIO RECORDING Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a 16 MB card.

  • Page 73: Frame Rate And Movie File Sizes

    FRAME RATE AND MOVIE FILE SIZES Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in section 1 of the movie/audio recording menu (page 57). If image size or frame rate is Approximate recording rate changed, the frame counter...

  • Page 74: Playback - Advanced Operation

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 48 through 51. This section covers how to play back movie clips and audio tracks as well as the advanced functions on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS When a voice memo (page 67) or audio caption (page 78) is attached to a still...

  • Page 75: Playing Back Movies And Audio Recordings

    PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/ right keys of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen. Press the center of the controller to play back a movie or audio file.

  • Page 76: Navigating The Playback Menu

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off 1. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller 2 control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
  • Page 77 Delete – Slide show – DPOF set – AudioCaption Enter Dissolve Date print Lock – Crop frame – Index print – Image pasting – Frame capture – E-mail copy – Edit movie Index to menu functions Audio caption (page 78) E-mail copy (page 84) Crop frame (page 83) Frame capture (page 85)

  • Page 78: Deleting Image And Audio Files

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES CAUTION Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files on the card can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu (page 75).

  • Page 79: Audio Caption

    AUDIO CAPTION A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function replaces a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Files must be unlocked to use this function (page 79). Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached.

  • Page 80: Locking Files

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION LOCKING FILES Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be erased by a delete function. However, the formatting function (page 93) will erase all files whether locked or not. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (page 75). The lock option has four settings: This frame: The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode is locked...

  • Page 81: Image Pasting

    IMAGE PASTING Image pasting makes a still image composite by pasting a small image into a background image. The composite image has the same image size and quality as the background image. The lens cover must be open to use this function.
  • Page 82 PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION Choose the location for the pasted image by moving the frame with the controller keys. Press the center button to continue. :enter :move A live image is displayed in the frame. Compose the subject inside the frame and press the shutter release button partway down to lock the focus.

  • Page 83: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW The slide show function is controlled in section 2 of the playback menu. This function automatically displays and Slide show Enter plays all image, audio, and movie files in Dissolve order. Crop frame Frame capture To start the slide-show presentation, Edit movie highlight “Enter”...

  • Page 84: Crop Frame

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION CROP FRAME A portion of a still image can be copied and saved. Slide show Display the image to be cropped on the Dissolve LCD monitor. Highlight “Enter” in the crop- Crop frame Enter frame option in section 2 of the playback Frame capture menu and press the center button to start Edit movie...

  • Page 85: E-Mail Copy

    E-MAIL COPY E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 × 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e- DPOF set – mail. If an economy image (page 59) is Date print selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality Index print –...

  • Page 86: Frame Capture

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION FRAME CAPTURE The frame-capture option in section 2 of the playback menu allows a single frame from a movie clip can be copied and Slide show – saved as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original Dissolve movie.

  • Page 87: Movie Editing

    MOVIE EDITING The edit-movie option in section 2 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The Slide show – movie to be edited must first be displayed Dissolve in the playback mode before opening the Crop frame –...
  • Page 88 PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION Press the center controller button to preview Preview edit. the edit. The arrow above the bar indicates the playback frame. After playback, use the down key to continue if the edit is acceptable. To make changes to the edit, use the up key of the :function :play controller to return to the previous steps to...

  • Page 89: About Dpof

    ABOUT DPOF This camera supports DPOF . The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the card slot of DPOF compatible printers.

  • Page 90: Date Print

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the required number of copies.

  • Page 91: Index Print

    INDEX PRINT To create an index print of all the images on the card, select “Yes” in the index print option in section 3 of the playback menu. To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to “No”. If an index-print order is created, any additional images saved afterwards on the card will not be included in the index print.

  • Page 92: Setup Mode

    SETUP MODE The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The “NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU” section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings. NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu is opened from the other menus.
  • Page 93 Navigating the menu is simple. The four-way keys of the controller 1 control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...

  • Page 94: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    SETUP MODE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from section 1 of the setup menu (page 91). Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the brightness, the monitor image Set LCD brightness changes accordingly.

  • Page 95: File Number (#) Memory

    FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in section 1 of the setup menu (page 91).

  • Page 96: Language

    SETUP MODE LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu (page 91). LCDbrightness Format Highlight the current menu language in File # memory the setup menu and press the center button of the controller to open the Folder name language screen.

  • Page 97: Focus Signal

    FOCUS SIGNAL When the shutter release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the AF system has focused. The focus signal can be changed or turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (page 91). Two tones are available. SHUTTER FX When the shutter release button is pressed fully, an audio signal confirms that the image was captured.

  • Page 98: Reset Default

    SETUP MODE RESET DEFAULT The default settings are reset in section 3 of the setup menu. This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Recording mode Focus area Wide focus frame p.

  • Page 99: Date And Time

    Three transfer-mode options are available: Data storage: To transfer data between the camera and computer. This option must be selected when moving image files to the computer, or using the camera with the SANYO Software Pack. PictBridge: To print images with a PictBridge compatible printer.

  • Page 100: Video Output

    SETUP MODE VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL in section 3 of the setup menu. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set.
  • Page 101 Turn the television on. Change the television to the video channel. Press and hold the playback button until the playback display is visible on the television screen. The camera’s monitors do not activate when the camera is attached to a television. View images as described in the playback section.

  • Page 102: Pictbridge

    SETUP MODE PictBridge Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a Reset default PictBridge compatible printer using the Date/Time set camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on Video out the cable is connected to the printer.

  • Page 103: Notes On Printing Errors

    The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu No. of prints: navigation section for more information Paper size: Printer setup (page 91). Press the center button of the Layout: Printer setup controller to begin printing, or press the...

  • Page 104: Navigating The Pictbridge Menu

    SETUP MODE NAVIGATING THE PictBridge MENU Pressing the menu button turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller enters a setting. The options that can be changed vary with the printer.
  • Page 105 Batch print – Paper size Printer setup DPOF Print – Index print – Layout Printer setup Print quality Printer setup Data print Printer setup Index to menu functions Batch print (page 104) Layout (page 105) Data print (page 106) Paper size (page 105) DPOF print (page 106) Print quality (page 106) Index print (page 104)
  • Page 106 SETUP MODE Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge Paper size Printer setup menu. The printer setup option uses the Layout size set with the printer. Print quality Highlight the current size setting in the Data print menu and press the center button of the controller to open the paper-size screen.
  • Page 107 Print quality The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer- setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera. Data print Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer.

  • Page 108: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to recur frequently, contact our service facility. Reference Problem Symptom Cause Solution page The camera Nothing The battery Recharge battery will not displayed on pack is dead.
  • Page 109 Reference Problem Symptom Cause Solution page Part of the Viewfinder The lens was When using the — image area was used to partially viewfinder, take is hidden capture the covered with an care not to cover behind a image. object or finger. the lens.

  • Page 110: Care And Storage

    APPENDIX CARE AND STORAGE Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service. Camera care i Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. i Turn off the camera when transporting.

  • Page 111: Before Important Events And Journeys

    Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary. Sanyo has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made. Battery packs i Battery pack performance decreases with temperature.

  • Page 112: Operating Temperatures And Conditions

    Questions and service i If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Sanyo distributor in your area. i Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Sanyo service facility. English...

  • Page 113: What Is An Ev

    WHAT IS AN EV? EV stands for exposure value. A change of one EV adjusts the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two. +2.0 EV 4X as much light +1.0 EV 2X as much light 0.0 EV Calculated exposure –1.0 EV 1/2 as much light...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIGITAL CAMERA Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Recording system Digital recording Image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules for camera file system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between...
  • Page 115 Data compression (Low compression) FINE (Still images and (Normal compression) STD. sequential shots only) (High compression) ECON. White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Lens Prismatic f=6.1 mm to 17.1 mm optical 2.8x (35 mm film camera conversion zoom lens f=37 mm to 105 mm) Autofocus, 9 groups, 11 elements Focus modes...
  • Page 116 SPECIFICATIONS Sensitivity Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 160)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from setting screen) Viewfinder Optical direct image zoom viewfinder LCD monitor 2.0-inch TFT color liquid crystal Approx. 115,000 pixels (Frame coverage: Approx. 100%) Flash working range 0.2 m to 3.2 m (0.7 to 10.5 ft.) (Wide) 0.1 m to 1.8 m (0.3 to 5.9 ft.) (Tele) Flash modes...
  • Page 117 DIGITAL CAMERA CONNECTORS DIGITAL/AV Regrouped jack (communication/sound Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 6 kΩ or less, and image output) output monaural terminal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync Video output negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the setting screen) USB 2.0 (In full speed mode: equivalent to 1.1) DC IN (external DC...
  • Page 118 SPECIFICATIONS POSSIBLE NO. OF IMAGES/POSSIBLE SHOOTING TIME/POSSIBLE RECORDING TIME The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time for the supplied 16 MB SD Memory Card and for a commercially available 64 MB/512 MB SD Memory Card. Shooting/ Compression SD Memory Card...
  • Page 119 Shooting/ Compression SD Memory Card Resolution recording rate/frame setting 16 MB 64 MB 512 MB mode rate setting 21 sec. 1 min. 32 sec. 12 min. 28 sec. Video clip × mode 40 sec. 2 min. 56 sec. 23 min. 49 sec. Sound —...

  • Page 120: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLIED BATTERY PACK CHARGER Part number NC-SAC06 Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 8-15 VA, MAX: 0.1 A Rated output DC 4.2V, 650 mA Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L30) Ambient environment 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge) (Temperature) 45 (W) ×...
  • Page 121 SUPPLIED SD MEMORY CARD Memory capacity 16 MB Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) Ambient environment Humidity 20 to 85% (no condensation) 32.0 (L) × 24.0 (W) × 2.1 (H) mm Dimensions 1.26"(L) × 0.94"(W) × 0.08"(H) OTHERS Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
  • Page 122 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 digital camera.
  • Page 123 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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