Sanyo VPC-CA6 Xacti User's Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-CA6EX
VPC-CA6
Digital Movie Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA6EX and VPC-CA6.
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.
Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
FOR AMERICAN USERS
The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of
California (USA):
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-CA6
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FOR EU USERS
Note:
iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of
the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic
equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
Symbols used in this manual
HINT
CAUTION
(page xx)
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
Points that require special attention.
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 149)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 156).
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Install the battery pack and card
1
Insert the battery pack.
Battery slot
1 Open
Lock button
2
Insert the card.
Card slot
1 Insert
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2 Insert
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2 Push it all the way in.
Shooting
kVideo clip recording
1
2
Video clip
recording button
[
]
Open the monitor unit.
h The camera turns on.
Monitor unit
Press the video clip
recording button [
].
h Recording begins.
h To stop recording, press
the video clip recording
button again.
Still image shooting
button [
]
kStill image
photography
1
2
Open the monitor unit.
h The camera turns on.
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Press the still image
shooting button [
].
h The image is captured.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Playback
kVideo clip playback
1
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h Toggle the SET button to
the left or right to display the
video clip you wish to play
back.
h Video clips are indicated by
a video clip pattern along
the top and bottom of the
screen.
2
REC/PLAY button
SET button
Press the SET button.
h Playback of the selected
video clip begins.
kStill image playback
1
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h To view other images,
toggle the SET button to the
left or right.
<To return to the Shooting
Screen>
h Press the REC/PLAY
button.
<Example: After recording
a video clip>
Video clip pattern
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the power button [
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] to turn the camera off.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD
(Windows XP)
Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the
captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed
information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in
the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Install application programs
1
2
Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
h The installation window opens.
Click on the application program you wish to install.
Install the application program with which you can import images
to a computer (Photo Explorer).
Install the application program with which you can create DVDs
(MovieFactory).
h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown
on the monitor to install the program.
h When the installation is complete, the product registration window will
appear, but click on the Exit button to close the window.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
3
In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM
from the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
<About the Kodak online service>
h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the
website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No
thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
Connect your camera to a computer
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a
computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
USB CONNECTION
CARD READER
PictBridge
PC CAMERA
USB/AV terminal
CANCEL
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To USB/AV terminal on
the camera
To USB connector on the computer
Copy a video clip to your computer
Run PhotoExplorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source,
and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 17 in the SANYO Software
Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
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Burn video clips onto a DVD
1
Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4.0 Launcher for
SANYO] icon to run MovieFactory.
h The MovieFactory launcher appears.
h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later].
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
2
3
Click on [Create Video DVD] and then click on [DVD-Video or
DVD+VR].
h The [Add/Edit Media] window opens.
Click on the [Add video files] icon.
[Add video files] icon
h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens.
h Open the folder that contains the video files
(My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder).
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4
5
Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD.
h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them.
h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down
the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and
click on another file in the list, all the files in between are also
selected.
Click on the [Open] button.
<When one video clip is selected>
h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes.
<When multiple video clips are selected>
h The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens.
h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback
order.
h Click on the [OK] button, and the [Rearrange clip order] dialog box
closes.
h The file selected in step 4 appears in the [Add/Edit Media] window.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
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7
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Click on the [Next] button.
h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears.
Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button.
h The window to confirm the title page appears.
Click on the [Next] button.
h The window to export the video files to the DVD appears.
Set a blank DVD in your computer’s disc
burner, and click on the [Burn] icon.
h A confirmation dialog box appears.
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10 Click on the [OK] button.
h Disc writing begins.
h After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is complete.
11 Click on the [OK] button.
h The DVD drive tray opens for you to remove the disc.
<About saving projects>
h After burning a disc, a save project dialog box appears. If you wish to
use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you
should save them. If you will not use the settings in subsequent
projects, it is not necessary to save them.
12 Click on the [OK] button.
h You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher.
13 Click on the exit MovieFactory button [×].
h The DVD is completed.
h MovieFactory is exited.
How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.
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Important!
Concerning your camera’s
water-resistant feature
Although this camera will stand up to handling with wet hands or being
splashed by shower water, it must never be immersed in water. Please
take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.
i This camera possesses splashproof properties compliant with JIS
protection grade 4 standards, but it cannot be used in water or
underwater.
i The water-resistant properties are effective only for fresh water; they
are not effective against splashes of salt water, cleaning substances or
chemicals. In case of a splash, immediately wipe away any moisture.
i Please note that the accessories do not possess water-resistant
properties and take appropriate precautions.
i Please note that any malfunction or problems arising from failure to
heed the following precautions are not covered by the warranty.
NOTE
k Do not wash with water
i Do not sprinkle water on the camera or immerse the
camera in water to wash it.
i If the camera becomes dirty, wipe it with a cloth
dampened with fresh water.
k Do not drop into water
i If using the camera near water, take care not to drop it
into the water.
i In the event that the camera falls in the water, or that
water has entered the camera’s interior, immediately
discontinue using it, and consult your dealer.
k Not for underwater photography
i This camera’s splashproof properties are effective
against splashes of fresh water, but not against
immersion in water or splashes of salt water.
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k Do not expose to seawater or salt water
i If salt water adheres to the camera, it may cause the
camera to malfunction.
i Take care to prevent exposing the camera to seawater
or other salt water sources.
k Do not let the interior of the battery/card
compartment become wet
i Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.
i When exposing the battery/card compartment (for
example, when removing/inserting the card or the
battery pack), make sure that your hands are dry.
i When closing the battery/card compartment cover,
make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair,
dust, etc. is caught in the seal, and take care to close
the cover securely.
i Failure to completely close the battery/card
compartment cover may leave it exposed to water.
Make sure that the compartment cover is securely closed.
HINT
About “JIS protection grade 4”
This refers to JIS-C09204 grade (JIS=Japanese Industrial Standards), and
means that a device will not receive any harmful effect from water that is
splashed against the enclosure from any direction.
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CONTENTS
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE .........................................................iii
Install the battery pack and card .....................................................iii
Shooting ..........................................................................................iv
Playback ......................................................................................... v
When you are finished using the camera... .................................... v
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) ............vi
CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 5
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 9
Attaching the grip belt ................................................................... 11
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 12
SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................................................... 13
Water-resistant ............................................................................. 13
Capture still shots while recording a video clip ............................. 14
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images ....... 15
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 16
„ SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 17
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 19
Recharging the battery pack ......................................................... 20
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ................................ 21
Install the battery pack .................................................................. 21
Install the card .............................................................................. 22
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 24
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 24
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is
active ........................................................................................ 24
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 25
OPERATION BUTTONS ...................................................................... 26
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 28
CAPTURE-DATE DISPLAY ................................................................. 31
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„ BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................32
For best results ..............................................................................32
Using the autofocus .......................................................................33
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................35
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ......................................36
Recording video clips ....................................................................36
Playing back a video clip ...............................................................37
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ...........................40
Shooting still images .....................................................................40
Viewing still images .......................................................................42
9-image display playback ..............................................................43
Art mode playback .........................................................................44
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................46
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........47
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ...............................................48
Audio recording .............................................................................48
Audio data playback ......................................................................50
USING THE ZOOM ..............................................................................52
EXPOSURE CORRECTION .................................................................53
„ SHOOTING
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU .............................................55
Switching the page ........................................................................56
Overview of the RECORDING MENU ...........................................57
IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................................61
Video clip image quality setting .....................................................61
Still image resolution setting ..........................................................62
SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................63
FILTERS ...............................................................................................65
SETTING THE FLASH MODE ..............................................................66
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................68
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) .............................70
FOCUS RANGE ...................................................................................72
How to use the manual focus ........................................................73
FOCUS AREA SETTING ......................................................................74
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ................................................75
ISO SENSITIVITY .................................................................................76
WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................77
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CONTENTS
„ PLAYBACK
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ................................................ 79
Switching the page ....................................................................... 80
Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU ............................................. 81
PLAYBACK MODE .............................................................................. 83
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................... 85
PLAYBACK VOLUME .......................................................................... 87
IMAGE PROTECT ............................................................................... 88
DELETING DATA ................................................................................ 90
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 92
Display the Printing Instructions Screen ....................................... 92
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ............................. 94
Index print ..................................................................................... 96
Clearing all the printing instructions .............................................. 97
ROTATE IMAGE .................................................................................. 98
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) .................................................... 99
RED-EYE CORRECTION .................................................................. 100
EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP ..................... 102
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ..................................................................... 103
Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip ........... 103
Procedure to join two video clips ................................................ 104
Deleting part of a video clip ........................................................ 105
Joining two video clips ................................................................ 108
SMOOTH PLAYBACK ....................................................................... 110
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ...... 111
„ OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU ................................................... 112
Overview of the OPTION MENU ................................................ 113
OPERATION SOUNDS ..................................................................... 115
POST-VIEW SETTING ...................................................................... 117
WIND NOISE REDUCTION ............................................................... 118
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ...................................................... 119
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY ........................................................ 120
FLICKER-REDUCTION ..................................................................... 121
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 122
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS ................................................ 123
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .................................................................. 125
SCREEN LANGUAGE ....................................................................... 126
TV SYSTEM SETTING ...................................................................... 127
POWER SAVE FUNCTION ............................................................... 128
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................130
FORMATTING A CARD .....................................................................133
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................135
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................136
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time ................................................................136
For audio data .............................................................................136
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............137
„ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................139
DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................140
Print preparations ........................................................................140
To select one image and print it (one image) ..............................142
To print all the images (all images) .............................................144
Thumbnail prints (index) ..............................................................145
To print images according to the printing instructions
(print requested images) .........................................................146
To change the printer settings and print images
(change printer settings) .........................................................147
„ APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................149
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................156
Camera ........................................................................................156
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ..................164
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................166
Camera ........................................................................................166
Camera connectors .....................................................................169
Battery life ...................................................................................169
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time ........................................................170
Concerning the multi-indicator .....................................................171
Supplied battery pack charger .....................................................172
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ........................................................172
Others ..........................................................................................173
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES .......................................................174
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.
Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions
Getting started
shooting/recording
Log the date and time
of your photos
For more accurate
focus
• “Recording video clips”
on page 36
• “Shooting still images” on
page 40
• “SHOOT A STILL IMAGE
WHILE RECORDING A
VIDEO CLIP” on page 47
• “AUDIO RECORDING
AND PLAYBACK” on
page 48
• “DATE AND TIME
SETTING” on page 28
• “CAPTURE-DATE
DISPLAY” on page 31
• “FOCUS RANGE”
(manual focus) on
page 73
Zoom in on the
subject
• “USING THE ZOOM” on
page 52
Additional functions
Set the focus to a
narrow range
• “FOCUS AREA
SETTING” on page 74
Take vertical (portrait)
format photos
• “Still image resolution
setting” on page 62
Close-up
photography
• “FOCUS RANGE” (super
macro mode) on page 72
Optimize the photo
quality
Reduce video clip flicker
• “Video clip image quality
setting” on page 61
• “Still image resolution
setting” on page 62
Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics
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• “FLICKER-REDUCTION” on page 121
• “ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY” on page 120
Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions
Additional functions
Capture fast-moving subjects
• “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 63
Shoot in bright conditions
• “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 53
• “SETTING THE FLASH MODE” on page 66
• “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 63
Increase the camera’s sensitivity
• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 76
Photographing people
• “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 63
• “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 65
Photographing landscapes
• “SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 63
Take a self-photo
• “SELF-TIMER” on page 68
Make images lighter
or darker
• “EXPOSURE
CORRECTION” on
page 53
Measure the
brightness of a
specific area
• “LIGHT-MEASURING
MODE SETTING” on
page 75
Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity
• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on
page 76
Change the color of
the images
Make white appear
natural
• “FILTERS” (monochrome
filter/sepia filter) on
page 65
• “WHITE BALANCE” on
page 77
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Playback
Basic operation
Convenient functions
Additional functions
Getting started
viewing images
Adjust the speaker
volume
Smooth out video clip
playback
• “Playing back a video
clip” on page 37
• “PLAYBACK VOLUME”
on page 87
• “SMOOTH PLAYBACK”
on page 110
• “Viewing still images” on
page 42
Search for image/
audio data
Change the angle of
view
• “9-image display
playback” on page 43
• “Art mode playback” on
page 44
• “ROTATE IMAGE” on
page 98
Magnify an image
• “Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 46
• “Audio data playback” on
page 50
Adjust the speaker volume
• “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 87
Continuous playback
• “PLAYBACK MODE” on page 83
• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 85
Adjust the monitor brightness
• “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 125
Playback on a TV
Set the TV system
• “CONNECTING TO A TV” on page 139
• “TV SYSTEM SETTING”
on page 127
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Data managing/processing
Basic operation
Convenient functions
Additional functions
Search for image/audio data
• “9-image display playback” on page 43
• “Art mode playback” on page 44
Delete data
Protect images from accidental erasure
• “DELETING DATA” on
page 90
• “IMAGE PROTECT” on page 88
Format a card
• “FORMATTING A CARD” on page 133
Edit the red-eye phenomenon in photos
• “RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 100
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
• “EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 103
Specify the number of prints, index prints, and date imprinting
• “PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 92
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was
recorded
• “DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 111
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
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i SANYO Software Pack
(CD-ROM) (page 4 in the
SANYO Software Pack
INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 2
i Li-ion battery pack (pages 19
and 21): 1
i Dedicated AV interface cable
(page 139): 1
i Dedicated USB interface cable
(page 140, pages 10 and 22 in
the SANYO Software Pack
INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1
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i Lithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord
(page 19): 1
i Grip belt (page 11)
i QUICK GUIDE
i “SAFETY MANUAL”
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
digital camera.
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Attaching the grip belt
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English
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
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still
photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image
while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording.
Water-resistant
Your camera can even be operated with wet hands. Thanks to its waterresistant construction, you can safely use it poolside.
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Capture still shots while recording a video clip
(page 47)
Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d
like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the
still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your
captured images (page 16)
Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or
connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos.
And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack),
you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
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SYSTEM MAP
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
Internet
Computer
Dedicated USB
interface cable
Printer
Dedicated AV
interface cable
TV
DC adaptor
(Optional)
Commercially available
SD Memory Card
AC adaptor
(Optional)
i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible
printer
i Photo shop
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SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
Monitor unit
How to open the monitor unit
CAUTION
The monitor unit does not
rotate vertically.
Lens
Flash
Stereo microphone
i On the back of
the monitor unit
Battery/card
compartment cover
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Rear
Speaker
Multi-indicator
Power button [
]
Still image shooting button
[
]
Video clip recording button
[
]
REC/PLAY button
Zoom switch
SET button
MENU button
Grip belt holder
Lock button
Monitor
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Before using the supplied battery pack in the camera, it must be fully charged.
1
2
3
4
Insert the battery pack in the
battery charger.
h Insert it in the direction
indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.
CHARGE indicator
[o] mark
Battery pack
Socket
To power outlet
Connect the supplied power
cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.
h Insert the connector straight
and securely.
Power cord
Red indicator light
Plug the power plug into a
power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).
h Recharging begins.
h During recharge, the
CHARGE indicator is lit red.
When the CHARGE indicator
turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.
HINT
i If the camera becomes wet, after wiping off the moisture with a dry cloth,
remove the battery pack and recharge it.
i The recharge time is approx. 90 minutes.
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Recharging the battery pack
Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack
before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the
supplied charger.
Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and
recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE
REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 137).
i During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...
i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
Ambient temperature during recharging
i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during recharging be
between about 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Due to the characteristics
of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), it may not be
possible to sufficiently recharge it.
Recharge a battery pack in the following cases
i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time
i Newly purchased battery pack
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 133).
Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct.
Install the battery pack
1
2
Open the battery/card compartment
cover.
h Slide the lock button to the side,
and open the battery/card
compartment cover.
Insert the battery pack.
h Insert the battery pack, making
sure that it is correctly oriented, and
firmly push it in until it is secured by
the lock lever.
Battery/card compartment
cover
Open
Lock button
Battery pack slot
Insert
<To remove the battery pack...>
h Slide the lock lever securing the
battery pack to the side, and pull
out the battery pack.
1 Slide to the side
2 Pull out
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Install the card
3
Insert the card.
h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.
Card slot
2 Push all the way in.
1 Insert
4
Close the battery/card compartment
cover.
h Close the battery/card
compartment cover firmly until the
lock button secures the 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
3 Pull out
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
CAUTION
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.
i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so,
you risk losing the data stored in the card.
Close the battery/card compartment cover securely.
i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed
completely, the camera will no longer be water resistant. When closing the
cover, make sure that no hair or dust is caught between the cover and the
body.
HINT
About the internal backup battery
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack.
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.
When the dedicated USB interface cable or dedicated AV interface cable
is connected…
i The construction of the camera is such that when the USB cable or AV
cable is connected, it may be difficult to replace the battery pack. If it
becomes necessary to replace the battery pack in this case, please do so
after disconnecting the USB cable or AV cable from the camera.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera
For recording (shooting
mode)
1
Monitor unit
Power button [
]
Open the monitor unit or press the
power button [
].
For playing back (playback
mode)
1
Press the REC/PLAY button for about
1 second.
h After opening the monitor unit or
pressing the power button [
], you
can also access the playback mode
by pressing the REC/PLAY button.
Monitor
REC/PLAY
button
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function
will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during
shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset
setting).
i When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any
of the following methods:
h Press the power button [
].
h Press the still image shooting/video clip recording button.
h Open the monitor unit, etc.
h Press the SET button.
i The camera will switch to the standby mode after the power save function
has been active for about 1 hour, or when you close the monitor unit.
i The power save mode will not be activated while you are recording.
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is
activated (page 128).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the
dedicated USB interface cable, the power save function is disabled, and
the camera turns off after about 12 hours.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning off the camera
1
Press the power button [
] for about 1 second.
h The camera turns off.
h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save
mode, close the monitor unit or press the power button for at least
1 second.
HINT
To immediately activate the power save
function
i Press the power button briefly to active
the power save function.
If the date and time setting has been
completed (page 28)...
i The current time is shown on the monitor
when the camera is turned on.
CAUTION
If the K icon appears...
i When a picture is taken, the date and
time it was captured are recorded with it.
If the date and time settings have not
been completed (page 28), the date and
time cannot be recorded with the
captured images. For this reason,
immediately after the camera is turned
on, the “Set date and time” reminder
briefly appears, after which the K icon
is shown on the Shooting Screen. To
have the date and time recorded with the
images, please complete this setting
before capturing images.
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Set date and time
OPERATION BUTTONS
The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are
performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This
operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right
away.
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 24).
MENU button
Press the MENU button.
h The Menu Screen appears.
<Select the icon above or below>
To select the icon above,
toggle the SET button up.
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps SHQ
SET button
RECORDING MENU
PHOTO RESOLUTION
2816X2112 (6M-S)
To select the icon below,
toggle the SET button down.
RECORDING MENU
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
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OPERATION BUTTONS
<Select the icon to the left or right>
To select the icon to the right,
toggle the SET button to the right.
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps HQ
To select the icon to the left,
toggle the SET button to the left.
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps HQ
<Actuate the selected icon>
Press the SET button. The selected
icon moves to the left end of the
lineup.
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps HQ
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 24), and press the MENU button.
h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears.
Toggle the SET button to the left two
times to display the OPTION MENU.
h The OPTION MENU is canceled if
the MENU button is pressed.
1/3
CLOCK SET
INFO DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE REDUCTION
<OPTION MENU>
3
Select the clock set icon C, and
press the SET button.
h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h The current date and time settings
are shown.
h Follow the procedures below to
enable or disable the date display
during playback, to set the display
format for the date, and to set the
date and time.
h To return to the OPTION MENU,
press the MENU button.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2006/07/01
TIME
00:00
DISP
Y/M/D
OK
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
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5
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Set the date.
1 Select “DATE”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Screen appears.
3 Set the date to “2006/12/24”.
h The date is set in the following
order: Set the year → Set the
month → Set the day.
h Toggle the SET button left or
right to select year, month or
day. Toggle the SET button up
or down to increase or decrease
the number.
4 Press the SET button.
Set the clock.
1 Select “TIME”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Time Screen appears.
3 Set the time to “19:30”.
h The time is set in the following
order: Set the hour → Set the
minute.
h A 24-hour clock is used for the
time display.
4 Press the SET button.
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CLOCK SET
DATE
2006/12/24
OK
CLOCK SET
TIME
19:30
OK
6
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:
CLOCK SET
DISP
Y/M/D
OK
year/month/day → month/day/year → day/month/year
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.
4 Press the SET button.
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Press the MENU button.
h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the
OPTION MENU.
h To return to the Shooting Screen or Playback Screen, press the
MENU button.
HINT
About the clock backup
i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an
internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a
small chance the settings may be lost. (The backup will last for about
7 days.) It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow steps 1 through 3).
To correct the date and time settings
i After steps 1 through 3, select the line of the setting that you want to
change, press the SET button, and follow the steps in the respective
paragraphs above to change the setting.
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CAPTURE-DATE DISPLAY
Select whether or not the date that images were captured is shown on the
screen during playback.
1
2
3
4
Display the OPTION MENU.
h Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 28.
Select the info display icon j, and
press the SET button.
h The Info Display Screen appears.
INFO DISPLAY
DATE
Toggle the SET button up or down
to select the desired setting.
DATE: The date of capture appears
on the screen. The date of
capture is always shown
during video clip playback.
OFF: The date of capture is not
shown.
OFF
OK
Press the SET button.
h This completes the capture-date
display setting.
HINT
i If the info display is set to “DATE”, the date will be shown during playback.
i If the date and time have not been set (page 28), the date will not be
shown during playback even when the info display is set to “DATE”.
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BASIC OPERATION
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
<When not using the grip belt>
i Grip the camera by
wrapping the fingers of
the right hand, from the
little finger to the middle
finger, around the
camera, with the index
finger above the lens.
Incorrect hold
A finger is blocking the lens
or flash.
<When using the grip belt>
i Insert the fingers of the
right hand (little finger to
index finger) in the grip
belt, gripping the camera
by wrapping the little
finger to the middle finger
around the camera body.
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the grip
belt.
* For shooting vertically oriented still images, you can set the shooting
orientation to the vertical (portrait) format (page 62).
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
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 72).
k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may not work.
i Subjects with low contrast, very
bright subjects at the center of the
image or dark subjects or locations
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object with contrast at the
same distance as the desired subject.
i Subjects without vertical lines
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus while framing the subject
vertically, then re-orient the camera to
compose a horizontally framed image.
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The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may work, but not as desired.
i When both near and far objects are
present
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject, then reposition
the camera to compose the picture.
i Fast-moving subjects
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject, then reposition
the camera to compose the picture.
HINT
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when
they are played back (page 98).
i When the still image shooting button is pressed halfway, the image in the
monitor may waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing
and is not a malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect
your images in any way.
i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the
image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Hints for taking pictures
Muting the operation sounds
i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image
shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the
audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 115).
Where is the image and audio data saved?
i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the
camera.
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the lens, light lines or ghost patterns (flare
phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is
recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from
behind.
While the image data is being recorded...
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image data is being written to
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Recording video clips
1
2
3
Turn on the camera
(page 24).
Video clip recording button [
]
Press the video clip
recording button [
].
h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to
keep the shutter release
button pressed while
shooting.
h When the remaining
recording time available
for the currently recording
clip becomes little, a
countdown of the
remaining recording time
appears on the display.
Recording
time
End the recording.
h Press the video clip
recording button again to
stop recording.
00:00:15
10
Available recording time remaining
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Playing back a video clip
4
5
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The video clip just recorded is
shown on the monitor.
REC/PLAY button
Press the SET button.
h Playback of the video clip begins.
<To delete a video clip>
h Display the video clip you wish to
delete, and toggle the SET button
up. A screen to confirm the delete
appears. Select “DELETE” and
press the SET button to delete the
video clip.
<To return to the Shooting
Screen>
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
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SET button
To do this...
Normal forward playback
Stop playback
Pause
To play back During forward
playback
one image at
a time (single- During reverse
frame step)
playback
During forward
playback
Slow
playback During reverse
playback
Forward
playback
To
accelerate
playback
Reverse
playback
Return to normal playback
speed
Adjusting the volume
Do this
Press the SET button.
During playback, toggle the SET button down.
During playback, press the SET button or
toggle the SET button up.
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET
button up.
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the right.
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the left.
After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the right.
After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the left.
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the right.
* The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:
Normal playback → 2x → 5x → 10x → 15x
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume
normal playback speed.
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the left.
* The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:
15x ← 10x ← 5x
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume
normal playback speed.
Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [W] side.
When you are finished using the camera...
i Press the power button to turn the camera off.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
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 by pressing the MENU button for at
least 1 second.
The focus can be locked.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can
set the autofocus to a fixed focus. When the autofocus is fixed, the p
icon appears on the monitor.
i When the focus range setting (page 72) is changed, the focus lock is
released.
The data for a video clip is very large.
i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be
played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the monitor or a television.)
Display the video clip playback point
i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to
display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.
i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.
CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the
frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
Shooting still images
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 24).
Still image shooting button [
]
Press the still image shooting
button [
].
1 Press the still image
shooting button halfway.
h The autofocus operates,
and the image is focused
(focus lock).
2 Continue to gently press
the still image shooting
button all the way.
h The shutter releases and
the image is captured.
h You can view the captured
image on the monitor by
keeping the still image
shooting button depressed
when you capture the
image (post-view
[page 117]).
1
2
F3.5
1/40
Target mark
Shutter speed
Aperture
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
HINT
What is the camera focusing on?
i A target mark & on the monitor shows the
area the camera is focusing on.
i The camera automatically determines the
correct focus by measuring from 5
different focus points within the shooting
area. If the target mark is at a position
that is different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for example,
by changing the shooting angle.
i The large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area in
the center of the screen.
The shutter speed and aperture are
displayed
i When the camera focuses and the target
mark appears, at the same time, the
shutter speed and aperture settings are
also displayed. You can use them as a
reference when shooting.
If the camera shake icon > appears...
i During still image shooting, if the
shutter speed is slow and the
possibility that the image may be
blurred due to camera shake becomes
high, the camera shake icon may
appear on the monitor. In this case,
stabilize the camera when shooting, or
set the flash operation mode to
automatic (page 66).
i When shooting with the scene select
function set to the fireworks +
mode, the camera shake icon always
appears, but this is normal.
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Target mark
F3.5
1/40
Shutter speed
Aperture
Camera shake icon
F3.5
1/40
Viewing still images
3
4
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The image just captured is
shown on the monitor.
REC/PLAY button
Select the image you wish to
view.
To display the previous image,
toggle the SET button to the left.
To display the next image, toggle
the SET button to the right.
h Display the desired image.
<To delete a still image>
h Display the still image you wish
to delete, and toggle the SET
button up. A screen to confirm
the delete appears. Select
“DELETE” and press the SET
button to delete the still image.
<To return to the Shooting
Screen>
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
SET button
100-0001
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
9-image display playback
1
2
3
Press the REC/PLAY button to
display the Playback Screen.
REC/PLAY button
Zoom switch
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 to switch to normal (fullscreen) playback of the
selected image.
h If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [W] ([P]) side, the
camera changes to the art
mode playback (page 44).
SET button
Orange frame
Video clip
Still image
100
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0009
Audio data
Folder number
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Image number
Art mode playback
Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the
image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on
the 9-image display. When you switch to art mode playback, the current
image and the image immediately following are shown in the largest
size, and subsequent images are shown in increasingly smaller sizes.
[W] (P)
[W] (P)
<Normal playback> <9-image playback
display>
[T] (])/SET button
<Art mode playback>
[T] (])
SET button
The order in which the images are displayed is as follows.
* When the number of images is less than 22, the blank frames are filled in
with color.
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
1
2
45
In normal playback, display an image (pages 37 and 42), or on the
9-image playback display, move the orange frame to select an image
(page 43). This will be the largest image in the art mode playback
display.
If switching to the art mode
playback from normal playback,
push the zoom switch toward the
[W] ([P]) side two times. Push it
one time if switching from the
9-image playback display.
h The screen changes to art mode
playback.
<Art mode playback screen
operation>
Press the SET button:
The [1] image is displayed full-screen.
Press the MENU button:
The [1] image is displayed full-screen,
and the PLAYBACK MENU appears.
Toggle the SET button to the left or
right:
The images before and after are
displayed in random order.
Push the zoom switch toward the
[T] ([]]) side:
The screen changes to the 9-image
display.
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image
1
2
Display the image that you want to magnify.
h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.
Push the zoom switch toward the [T]
([]]) side.
h Magnification is enabled.
h The image is magnified, and the
central portion of image is
displayed.
h Toggle the SET button to view
different parts of the magnified
image.
To magnify:
Magnification increases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward
the [T] ([]]) side.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward
the [W] ([P]) side.
h Press the SET button to return to
the normal (100%) view.
108%
Move
100%
Zoom I/O
Press shutter to save
HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image.
i Press the still image shooting button. The magnified portion is saved as a
new still image.
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image while recording a video clip.
1
2
3
4
Turn on the camera (page 24).
Press the video clip recording
button [
].
Video clip recording
button [
]
Still image shooting button
[
]
When you see a scene you’d like
to capture as a still image, press
the still image shooting button
[
].
End the recording.
h Press the video clip recording
button to stop recording.
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HINT
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not
operate.
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the display briefly
pauses, and then returns to the video clip display after the still image is
captured.
i If the still image resolution is set to k or Q, it automatically changes to
x and the image is captured.
i It is not possible to shoot a still image while recording a video clip when the
remaining video clip recording time is 10 seconds or less.
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back.
Audio recording
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 24).
Press the MENU button.
h The menu display appears.
Audio memo icon
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps SHQ
3
From the video clip mode menu,
select the audio memo icon <,
and press the SET button.
h The audio recording mode is
enabled.
h The menu display is canceled if the
MENU button is pressed.
Remaining time
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
4
5
Press the video clip recording
button [
].
h Audio recording begins. During
recording, < appears in the
monitor.
It is not necessary to continue
pressing the video clip recording
button while recording.
h The maximum time for recording a
continuous audio memo is about
13 hours.
Recording time
00:09:45
End the recording.
h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.
HINT
You can capture a still image during an audio recording.
i Note, however, that if the resolution in the still image mode is set to k or
Q, it automatically changes to x and the image is captured.
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Audio data playback
6
7
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The playback screen for the audio
track that was just recorded
appears.
00:00:00
Play back the recording.
Start forward playback:
Press the SET button.
Pause: During playback, press the
SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or
fast reverse, toggle the SET button up.
Stop playback:
During playback, toggle the SET button down.
Fast forward/fast reverse:
h Fast forward/fast reverse playback is possible at 2x (forward only),
5x, 10x and 15x.
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right during playback to
activate fast forward/fast reverse.
h The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled
to the left or right.
Fast forward (toggle the SET button to the right)
2x → 5x → 10x → 15x
* Toggle the SET button to the left to return to normal speed.
Fast reverse (toggle the SET button to the left)
15x ← 10x ← 5x
* Toggle the SET button to the right to return to normal speed.
Volume adjustment:
* Louder: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T] side.
* Softer: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W]
side.
<To delete audio data>
h Display the audio data you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button
up. A screen to confirm the delete appears. Select “DELETE” and
press the SET button to delete the audio data.
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
<To return to the Audio Recording Screen>
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the
fast playback or fast reverse mode.
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USING THE ZOOM
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 122).
1
2
Point the camera lens at the
subject.
Push the zoom switch toward the
[T] or [W] side to compose the
desired image.
[T]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is moved,
the zoom bar appears on the
monitor.
h When the optical zoom factor is at
maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pressed toward the [T]
side again, the mode changes to
the digital zoom mode and
zooming continues.
Zoom switch
Monitor
Zoom bar
When both optical
and digital zoom
are enabled
Optical zoom
Digital zoom (yellow)
When optical zoom
only is enabled
Pointer
3
Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see page 36.
For shooting still images, see page 40.
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the SET button
(page 123), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images.
1
2
3
Assign the operation
shortcut to the SET button
(page 123).
SET button
Toggle the SET button in the
direction for which the
operation shortcut was
assigned.
h The exposure correction bar
appears.
Toggle the SET button to the
left or right to adjust the
exposure.
h The exposure setting
numerical value is shown at
the left end of the exposure
bar.
h The exposure can be set to
a value from –1.8EV to
+1.8EV.
h The exposure correction bar
is canceled when the MENU
button or the SET button is
pressed.
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Pointer
Exposure correction bar
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HINT
The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases:
i When the pointer is set to the center position.
i When the camera is set to the playback mode.
i After the power is turned off.
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SHOOTING
PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING
MENU
The RECORDING MENU is used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings.
The RECORDING MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE
2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings
screen (OPTION MENU [page 112]).
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 24).
h Turn the camera on in the shooting mode.
Press the MENU button.
h The RECORDING MENU appears.
h Pressing the MENU button again
will cancel the RECORDING
MENU.
MENU button
About the HELP display
When the RECORDING MENU icon is
selected, the HELP display appears,
showing the function of the selected icon
and the shooting mode(s) for which it is
effective.
PHOTO RESOLUTION
2816X2112 (6M-S)
<Applicable to the video clip
recording mode>
<Applicable to the still image
shooting mode>
<Applicable to both shooting
modes>
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HELP display
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fpsSHQ
Switching the page
Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2, depending on how you wish to use your
camera.
1
2
Display the RECORDING MENU (page 55).
Toggle the SET button to the left.
h The RECORDING MENU PAGE
changes.
h Each time the SET button is toggled
to the left, the display changes as
follows:
PAGE indication
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fpsSHQ
PAGE 2 → OPTION MENU → PAGE 1
<RECORDING MENU: PAGE 1>
RECORDING MENU
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
<RECORDING MENU: PAGE 2>
1/3
CLOCK SET
INFO DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE REDUCTION
<OPTION MENU>
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DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU
Overview of the RECORDING MENU
PAGE 1
7
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps SHQ
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
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1 Video clip menu (page 61)
b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
30 frames per second, high
bit rate
a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
30 frames per second,
standard bit rate
l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels,
30 frames per second
d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels,
15 frames per second
e: Record at 176 × 144 pixels,
15 frames per second
<: Make an audio recording
2 Still image resolution menu
(page 62)
x: Shoot at 2,816 × 2,112
resolution (6 million pixels),
standard compression
k: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760
resolution (10 million
pixels)
y: Shoot at 2,816 × 2,112
resolution (6 million pixels),
low compression
Q: Shoot at 1,536 × 2,048
resolution (3 million pixels,
vertical position)
t: Shoot at 1,600 × 1,200
resolution (2 million pixels)
[: Shoot at 640 × 480
resolution (300,000 pixels)
3 Scene select menu (page 63)
=:
a:
>:
+:
/:
k:
Full auto photography
Sports photography
Portrait photography
Landscape photography
Night view photography
Snow and beach
photography
+: Fireworks photography
Q: Lamp photography
4 Filter menu (page 65)
&:
%:
W:
,:
No filter
Cosmetic filter selected
Monochrome filter selected
Sepia filter selected
5 Flash menu (page 66)
k: Automatic flash mode
m: Forced flash mode
l: Flash off mode
6 Self-timer menu (page 68)
N: Self-timer off
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds
after the still image
shooting button or video
clip recording button is
pressed.
x: Shooting begins
10 seconds after the still
image shooting button or
video clip recording button
is pressed.
7 PAGE display (page 56)
8 HELP display (page 55)
9 Remaining battery power
(page 137)
i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously
enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and
the other settings accordingly change automatically.
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DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU
PAGE 2
7
RECORDING MENU
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
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1
2
3
4
5
6
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1 Image stabilizer menu
(page 70)
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 Focus range menu (page 72)
-:
*:
-:
+:
All ranges mode
Normal mode
Manual mode
Super macro (close-up)
mode
3 Focus mode menu (page 74)
K: 5-point range finder focus
C: Spot focus on
4 Light-measuring mode (EXP
MEASURE) menu (page 75)
n: Multi-section lightmeasuring
W: Center-weighted lightmeasuring
Y: Spot light-measuring
5 ISO sensitivity menu
(page 76)
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically (equivalent to
ISO50 to 200 [video clip
shooting mode: ISO450 to
3,600]).
*: Sets the sensitivity to
ISO50 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode:
ISO450).
u: Sets the sensitivity to
ISO100 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode:
ISO900).
v: Sets the sensitivity to
ISO200 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode:
ISO1,800).
w: Sets the sensitivity to
ISO400 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode:
ISO3,600).
6 White balance menu (page 77)
>: White balance is
automatically adjusted
depending on ambient
lighting
r: For photography in fair
weather (sunny) conditions
o: In overcast conditions
p: Under fluorescent lighting
q: Under incandescent
lighting
]: For setting the most
accurate white balance
7 PAGE display (page 56)
8 HELP display (page 55)
9 Remaining battery power
(page 137)
i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously
enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and
the other settings accordingly change automatically.
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IMAGE QUALITY
Video clip image quality setting
When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher
frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the
other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the
image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.
1
2
Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING
MENU (page 56).
RECORDING MENU
Select the video clip menu.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps SHQ
b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30
frames per second, high bit rate
a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30
frames per second, standard bit
rate
l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30
frames per second
d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15
frames per second
e: Record at 176 × 144 pixels, 15
frames per second
<: Make an audio recording
3
Select the desired icon from the video clip menu, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the video clip image quality setting.
CAUTION
When editing video clips...
i In order for video clips to be joined (pages 104 and 108), they must have
been photographed in the same mode.
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
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Still image resolution setting
By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image
detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size
also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution
setting that suits your purpose.
1
2
Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING
MENU (page 56).
RECORDING MENU
Select the still image resolution
menu.
PHOTO RESOLUTION
2816X2112 (6M-S)
x: Shoot at 2,816 × 2,112 resolution
(6 million pixels), standard
compression
k: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760 resolution
(10 million pixels)
y: Shoot at 2,816 × 2,112 resolution
(6 million pixels), low compression
Q: Shoot at 1,536 × 2,048 resolution
(3 million pixels, vertical position)
t: Shoot at 1,600 × 1,200 resolution
(2 million pixels)
[: Shoot at 640 × 480 resolution
(300,000 pixels)
3
Select the desired icon from the still image resolution menu, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the still image resolution setting.
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SCENE SELECT
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.
1
Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING
MENU (page 56).
2
RECORDING MENU
Select the scene select menu.
=: The camera automatically makes
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
the optimum settings suitable for
the surrounding conditions (full
auto).
a: Capture a split-second image of a
fast-moving subject.
>: Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background.
+: For beautiful shots of distant scenery.
/: Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery.
k: For photographing bright scenes, such as on a ski slope or at the
beach (snow & beach mode).
+: For capturing fireworks at night.
Q: Photograph in low-light conditions.
3
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Select the desired icon from the scene select menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the scene select function setting.
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Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see page 36.
For still image shooting, see page 40.
h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select
menu, and press the SET button.
HINT
i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view
portrait / setting, stabilize the camera.
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select
icons other than = is on page 164.
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FILTERS
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply
unique effects to the photographed image.
1
Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING
MENU (page 56).
2
Select the filter menu.
RECORDING MENU
FILTER
NO
&: No filter is used (none).
%: Skin tones are enhanced in closeup shots (cosmetic filter).
W: Snap black-and-white photos
(monochrome filter).
,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).
3
4
Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the filter setting.
Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see page 36.
For still image shooting, see page 40.
h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and
press the SET button.
HINT
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons
other than & is on page 165.
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SETTING THE FLASH MODE
The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,
but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s
flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode
and flash off mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the
surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when capturing still
images.
1
2
Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING
MENU (page 56).
Select the flash menu.
k:The camera will detect the subject
brightness and use the flash only
when required. In a backlight
situation, if only the center of the
image is very dark, the flash will
operate to compensate (auto flash).
m:The flash will operate with every
image captured regardless of the
conditions. Use this setting under
backlight conditions, when the
subject is in shade, under
fluorescent lighting conditions, etc.
(forced flash).
l:The flash will not operate even in
dark situations. Use this setting
when capturing an image in a
location where flash photography is
prohibited, or when shooting a
night landscape scene (flash off).
RECORDING MENU
FLASH
AUTO
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SETTING THE FLASH MODE
3
4
Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET
button.
h The selected flash mode is set.
Take the picture.
h Still image shooting → page 40
CAUTION
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting.
i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the
flash unit when shooting.
HINT
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can
change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen.
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SELF-TIMER
1
2
Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING
MENU (page 56).
Select the self-timer menu.
N: Turns off the self-timer function.
y: Turns on the self-timer function.
The image is captured about
2 seconds after the still image
shooting button or video clip
recording button is pressed.
x: Turns on the self-timer function.
The image is captured about
10 seconds after the still image
shooting button or video clip
recording button is pressed.
3
4
RECORDING MENU
SELF-TIMER
OFF
Select the desired icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the self-timer setting.
Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see page 36.
For still image shooting, see page 40.
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SELF-TIMER
HINT
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can
set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen.
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...
i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed
again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily
stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button
one more time to restart the self-timer.
i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer
menu, and press the SET button.
i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset
to off N.
When x is selected...
i When the still image shooting button or
video clip recording button is pressed,
the multi-indicator will blink for about
10 seconds, and then the image is
captured. Also, 4 seconds before the
shutter releases, the indication shown in
the illustration appears on the monitor.
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PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS)
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional
hand motion (video clips only).
1
2
Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56).
Select the image stabilizer menu.
p: Compensate for unintentional
camera motion during video clip
recording. The field of view does
not change when the video clip
recording button is pressed, so this
setting is convenient when
shooting mostly video clips (video
clip field of view display).
q: Compensate for unintentional
camera motion during video clip
recording. The field of view does
not change when the still image
recording button is pressed, so this
setting is convenient when
shooting mostly still images (still
image field of view display).
]: Disengages the motion
compensation function (OFF).
3
RECORDING MENU
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
Select the desired icon from the image stabilizer menu, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the image stabilizer setting.
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 122) is being used, the large magnification factor
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
i When stabilizing the camera, please turn the motion compensation
function off ]. If the motion compensation function is enabled when it is
not actually needed, it may result in an image that appears unnatural.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)
<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.
During still image
shooting
Display during
recording standby
During video clip
recording
For p setting
For q setting
Video clip
recording area
For ] setting
i When the still image shooting resolution is set to [ and the scene
selection function to =, a, > or + (page 63), a still image
captured during video clip recording will have the same field of view as the
video clip.
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FOCUS RANGE
If you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the
subject, it’s easy to bring the subject into focus.
1
Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56).
2
Select the focus menu.
-: 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 (standard mode)
-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm
(0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus).
+: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro mode: wide
end only)
h If manual focus - is selected, please see “How to use the manual
focus” (page 73).
3
4
Select the desired icon from the focus menu, and press the SET
button.
h The focus range setting is completed.
Take the picture.
h Video clip recording → page 36
h Still image shooting → page 40
HINT
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can
change the focus range setting or lock the focus from the Shooting Screen.
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily
set to the wide end.
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FOCUS RANGE
How to use the manual focus
1
2
Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu (page 72),
and press the SET button 2 times.
h The focus distance adjustment bar appears.
Toggle the SET button to the right or
left to select the desired focus
distance, and press the SET button.
h The focus distance is set, and you
are returned to the Shooting
Screen.
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HINT
i 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.
About the focus range
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface
and the subject.
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual
distance.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes
to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.
i When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
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FOCUS AREA SETTING
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting
only):
5-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by
sampling from multiple areas of the entire
shooting screen.
Spot focus:
The camera focuses on the subject in the center
of the monitor.
1
2
Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING
MENU (page 56).
Select the desired focus method
from the focus mode menu, and
press the SET button.
K: 5-point range finder focus is
selected.
C: Spot focus is selected.
h When the spot focus setting is
selected, the focus mark + appears
in the center of the monitor.
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING
You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.
Multi-section light-measuring:
The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire
shooting screen.
Center-weighted light-measuring:
The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but
with emphasis on the center area.
Spot light-measuring:
You can compose the picture and capture the image after first measuring the
light only at the center spot of the monitor.
1
2
3
Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56).
Select the desired light-measuring mode from the light-measuring
mode (EXP MEASURE) menu.
n: Multi-section light-measuring
W: Center-weighted light-measuring
Y: Spot light-measuring
Press the SET button.
h This completes the light-measuring
mode setting.
h When spot light-measuring is
selected, the light-measuring spot
mark
appears in the center of
the monitor.
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ISO SENSITIVITY
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to
the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a
fixed setting.
1
2
Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56).
Select the ISO sensitivity menu.
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200
[video clip shooting mode: ISO450 to 3,600]).
*: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode: ISO450).
u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO100 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode: ISO900).
v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO200 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode: ISO1,800).
w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO400 equivalent
(video clip shooting mode: ISO3,600).
3
Select the desired icon from the ISO sensitivity menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.
HINT
i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may
increase.
CAUTION
Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?
i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set
to w, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.
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WHITE BALANCE
This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting
conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change
the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
1
Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56).
2
Select the white balance menu.
>: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically
based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting
used in the auto mode.
r: For shooting outside on a sunny day.
o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day.
p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.
q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.
]: This setting is used for a more accurate white balance using the
existing light source (one push). Please use it when the light source
cannot be identified, for example.
Setting procedure
1 Select the ] icon and press the SET button.
h The ] icon moves to the left end of the line.
2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper,
etc.), and press the SET button.
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Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the white balance setting.
h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is
retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or
q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you
select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously
programmed setting is recalled.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.
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PLAYBACK
PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU
The PLAYBACK MENU is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings.
The PLAYBACK MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2.
You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen
(OPTION MENU [page 112]).
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 24).
h Turn the camera on in the playback mode.
Press the MENU button.
h The PLAYBACK MENU appears.
h Pressing the MENU button again
will cancel the PLAYBACK MENU.
MENU button
About the HELP display
When the PLAYBACK MENU icon is
selected, the HELP display appears,
showing the function of the selected icon.
HELP display
PLAYBACK MENU
PLAYBACK MODE
Set to play all
or to play 1 clip
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Switching the page
Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2.
1
2
Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 79).
Toggle the SET button to the left.
h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to
the other PAGE.
h Each time the SET button is toggled
to the left, the display changes as
follows:
PAGE indication
PLAYBACK MENU
PLAYBACK MODE
Set to play all
or to play 1 clip
PAGE 2 → OPTION MENU → PAGE 1
<PLAYBACK MENU: PAGE 1>
PLAYBACK MENU
ROTATE
Rotate image
<PLAYBACK MENU: PAGE 2>
1/3
CLOCK SET
INFO DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE REDUCTION
<OPTION MENU>
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DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU
Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU
PAGE 1
7
PLAYBACK MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
PLAYBACK MODE
Set to play all
or to play 1 clip
1 Playback mode (page 83)
h Select continuous playback or
single-frame playback.
2 Slideshow (page 85)
h Select the slideshow settings
and initiate playback.
3 Playback volume control
(page 87)
h Adjust the playback volume for
video clips and audio data.
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9
4 Data protect setting (page 88)
h Protect data from accidental
erasure.
5 Delete (page 90)
h Delete images from the card
memory.
6 Printing instructions (page 92)
h Specify the printing
instructions (DPOF settings).
7 PAGE display (page 80)
8 HELP display (page 79)
9 Remaining battery power
(page 137)
PAGE 2
7
PLAYBACK MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
ROTATE
Rotate image
1 Rotate image (page 98)
h Rotate still images.
2 Resize (page 99)
h Reduce the resolution of a still
image.
3 Red-eye correction (page 100)
h Repair the red-eye effect to
make eyes look more natural.
4 Extract still image (page 102)
h Extract a still image from a
video clip.
5 Video clip edit (page 103)
h Edit video clips.
8
9
6 Smooth playback (page 110)
h Smooth out the movement
when playing back video clips.
7 PAGE display (page 80)
8 HELP display (page 79)
9 Remaining battery power
(page 137)
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PLAYBACK MODE
You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback)
or have only selected data played back (clip playback).
1
2
3
4
83
Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the playback mode icon =,
and press the SET button.
h The Playback Mode Screen
appears.
PLAY ALL: Have data played back in
a continuous stream.
1 CLIP:
Display only the selected
image (pages 37, 42, 50).
Select the desired playback mode.
<When PLAY ALL is selected>
1 Toggle the SET button to the right
to select playback time.
2 Toggle the SET button up or down
to specify the time that each image
is shown.
3 Press the SET button.
Press the SET button.
h The display time is set, and you are
returned to the PLAYBACK MENU.
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PLAYBACK MODE
Time per image
PLAY ALL
1 CLIP
OK
1 sec
HINT
How to initiate continuous playback
i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button.
Continuous playback starts.
How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback
(page 85)?
i With continuous playback, the available operations include pause (for
continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video
clip playback). In the continuous playback mode, the guidance display for
key (button) operation and the capture date are shown on the playback
screen, and playback operations (pause, accelerated playback, etc.) are
possible. With slideshow playback, on the other hand, stop playback is the
only operation available. Because the guidance display for key operation
and the capture date are not shown, however, the images are easier to
view. In addition, with continuous playback, only the current image and all
subsequent images are played back; with slideshow playback, all of the
images in the memory are played back, starting with the currently
displayed image. Select the type of playback suitable for your purposes.
English
84
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
Specify the settings for playing back still images and audio files continuously
in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the
transition time and transition effects.
1
2
85
Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the slideshow icon V, and
SLIDESHOW
press the SET button.
h The Slideshow Screen appears.
TIME
1 sec
TIME:
Adjust the transition speed
EFFECT
(the period that an image is
displayed before it changes
START
to the next image).
EFFECT: Select a transition effect as
OK
an image changes to the
next image.
START: Begin slideshow playback.
<Changing the transition speed or transition effect>
1 Select “TIME” or “EFFECT”, press the SET button.
2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the setting you wish to
change.
3 Press the SET button.
English
3
Select “START” and press the SET
button.
h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press
the SET button or MENU button.
English
86
PLAYBACK VOLUME
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
1
2
3
Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the playback volume icon
Z, and press the SET button.
h The volume control bar appears.
Toggle the SET button left or right to
adjust the volume, and press the
SET button.
h The volume is set, and you are
returned to the PLAYBACK MENU.
PLAY VOLUME
VOLUME SETTING
HINT
i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch,
the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume.
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English
IMAGE PROTECT
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data.
1
2
Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure,
and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the protect icon A, and
press the SET button.
h The Protect Screen appears.
PROTECT
LOCK
EXIT
OK
3
Toggle the SET button up or down
to select “LOCK”, and press the
SET button.
h The protect mode is set for the
data.
h The protect mark B indicates that
the data is locked.
h To return to the PLAYBACK MENU,
press the MENU button.
PROTECT
UNLOCK
EXIT
OK
English
88
IMAGE PROTECT
CAUTION
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if
the card is reformatted (page 133).
HINT
To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...
i Toggle the SET button to the left or right.
To cancel the protect mode for an image...
i Display the desired data, repeat steps 1 and 2, select “UNLOCK” in step 3,
and press the SET button. The protect mark B will disappear and the
protect mode is canceled.
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English
DELETING DATA
You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can
delete the data one at a time, or all at once.
1
2
Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the delete icon c, and
press the SET button.
h The Delete Mode Screen appears.
DELETE SINGLE:
Deletes one data at a time.
DELETE ALL:
Deletes all the data.
DELETE
DELETE SINGLE
DELETE ALL
OK
3
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the delete mode, and
press the SET button.
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the data you wish to
delete.
<DELETE ALL>
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right confirm the data to delete.
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DELETING DATA
4
Toggle the SET button up to select “DELETE”, and press the SET
button.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h The currently displayed image is deleted.
h To delete other data, select the data, select “DELETE” and press the
SET button.
<DELETE ALL>
h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the data,
select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data delete is
completed, “No image” is shown.
CAUTION
i Data which is protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To
delete protected data, set the protect setting for the data to off (page 88),
and then follow the data delete procedure.
HINT
i You can also access the Delete Single Confirmation Screen from the
Playback Screen by toggling the SET button up.
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English
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can
use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is
displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Display the Printing Instructions Screen
1
Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK
MENU (page 80).
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
ALL IMAGES
2
Select the printing instructions icon
b, and press the SET button.
h The Printing Instructions Screen
appears.
ALL IMAGES:
The specified printing instructions
apply to all the still images on the
card.
EACH IMAGE:
The printing instructions are
specified for each individual image.
INDEX:
All the still images are printed as
miniature images (thumbnail
images), several images on one
print.
ALL CLEAR:
Clear all the printing instructions.
This cannot be selected if no
printing instructions have been
specified for the image.
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
OK
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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 (save frame) as a still image
(page 102).
About the DPOF format
i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect
your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can
also set the printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the
requested images printed automatically (page 146).
About the finished prints
i Rotated images (page 98) will be printed in their original orientation.
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and
printer used.
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English
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 on the card
(ALL IMAGES).
1
2
3
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92).
Select EACH IMAGE or ALL
IMAGES.
ALL IMAGES:
The printing instructions are applied
to all the still images on the card.
EACH IMAGE:
The printing instructions are applied
only to the image currently
displayed.
Press the SET button.
h The Date/Copies Print Screen
appears.
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,
toggle the SET button to the left or
right to display the desired image to
print.
h The printing instructions that are
currently active for the displayed
image are shown. You can toggle
the SET button to the left or right to
confirm the printing instructions for
each image.
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
OK
EACH IMAGE
:----/--/-:0 copy
COPIES 1
OK
DATE
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
4
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.
Quantity
EACH IMAGE
:----/--/-:0 copy
COPIES 1
OK
<Specify dated prints>
h Push the zoom switch toward the
[T] or [W] side.
h Each time the zoom switch is
moved, the date indication is
switched on or off.
h For images that were captured
when the camera’s clock was
not set (page 28), the date
display appears as [--/--/--], and
dated prints are not possible.
DATE
Dated prints
EACH IMAGE
:2006/12/24
:0 copy
COPIES 1
OK
DATE
Dated prints:
Turn the date indication on.
Undated prints:
Turn the date indication off.
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6
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Press the SET button.
h The printing instructions for the
requested print quantities and
dated prints are stored.
Press the MENU button.
h The display returns to the Printing
Instructions Screen.
English
Printing instructions
EACH IMAGE
:2006/12/24
:1 copy
COPIES 1
OK
DATE
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.
1
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92).
2
Select “INDEX”.
3
4
Press the SET button.
h The Index Print Screen appears.
SET:
Specify an index print copy.
EXIT:
Discontinue the setting procedure,
and return to the Printing
Instructions Screen.
INDEX PRINT
SET
EXIT
OK
Select “SET”, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the setting for the
index print. You are returned to the
Printing Instructions Screen.
HINT
To cancel the index print setting
i Follow steps 1 and 2, select “CLEAR” in step 3, and press the SET button.
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Clearing all the printing instructions
Delete the printing instructions for all images.
1
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92).
2
Select “ALL CLEAR”.
3
4
Press the SET button.
h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.
CANCEL:
Clear the printing instructions for all images.
EXIT:
Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions
Screen.
Select “CANCEL”, and press the
SET button.
h All the printing instructions are
cleared and you are returned to the
Printing Instructions Screen.
ALL CLEAR
:2006/12/25
:1 copy
CANCEL
EXIT
OK
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ROTATE IMAGE
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
1
2
Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the
PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the rotate icon L, and
press the SET button.
h The Rotate Screen appears.
RIGHT:Rotates image clockwise
90 degrees.
LEFT: Rotates image counterclockwise
90 degrees.
3
ROTATE
RIGHT
LEFT
OK
Select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”, and
press the SET button.
h Each time the SET button is
pressed, the image is rotated
another 90 degrees.
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98
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)
The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t
or more can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The
resized image is saved as a separate image.
1
2
Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display
PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the resize icon I, and
press the SET button.
h The Resize Screen appears.
Image original size
RESIZE
(2816X2112)
(1600X1200)
(640X480)
OK
3
4
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the new image size.
2M (1,600 × 1,200): The saved image will be 1,600 × 1,200 pixels.
0.3M (640 × 480): The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels.
Press the SET button.
h Resizing begins.
HINT
Why can’t the image be resized?
i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a
larger size.
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RED-EYE CORRECTION
If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in
the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend
the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction).
1
2
3
Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE 2 of the
PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the red-eye correction icon
f, and press the SET button.
h The Red-Eye Correction Screen
appears.
CORRECTION:
Proceed with the red-eye correction.
EXIT:
Return to the PLAYBACK MENU.
Select “CORRECTION” and press
the SET button.
h Red-eye correction is executed.
h During the red-eye correction
process, “Processing” is shown on
the screen.
h When the correction is completed,
the modified image is shown.
Check the image to see if the postprocessing result is satisfactory.
RED-EYE CORRECT.
CORRECTION
EXIT
OK
RED-EYE CORRECT.
Press shutter to save
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RED-EYE CORRECTION
4
5
Press the still image shooting
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.
OVERWRITE FILE:
The original file is deleted, and only
the corrected image is saved.
RED-EYE CORRECT.
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE FILE
OK
Select the desired method to save the corrected image, and press
the SET button.
h The corrected image is saved, and you are returned to the Red-Eye
Correction Screen.
HINT
If the “Red-eye correction not successful” message appears…
i The camera was not able to successfully correct the red-eye phenomenon.
i The red-eye correction function works to automatically edit the red-eye
phenomenon that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases,
the camera may fail to correctly detect the red-eye phenomenon, or it may
incorrectly identify the red-eye phenomenon where it does not exist.
Concerning the date and time information for the saved image
i When an image is corrected and saved, the recorded date and time of
capture (Exif information) remains unchanged from the original image.
However, the file date shown on the computer changes to the date and
time the image was revised.
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EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP
You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a
still image (the original data remains unchanged).
1
2
3
4
Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and
save.
Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the extract still icon 7, and
press the SET button.
h The screen to extract an image
appears.
SAVE:
The image is copied and saved as a
still image (the original data is left
unchanged).
EXIT:
You are returned to the PLAYBACK
MENU.
EXTRACT STILL
SAVE
EXIT
OK
Select “SAVE” and press the SET button.
h The image is extracted.
HINT
To select a different image (frame) in step 3...
i Toggle the SET button to the left or right.
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can
choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point.
You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip
(“joining”).
CAUTION
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera.
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip
Play the video clip, and pause
playback at the point you want to cut.
J
Select whether to delete the portion before the
cut point or after the cut point.
J
Delete the specified portion.
i The specified portion is deleted.
i The original video clip is not affected.
(You can also choose to delete the original video clip when the new
clip is saved.)
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Procedure to join two video clips
Display the video clip that will come first.
J
Select the video clip that you wish to
append (join).
J
Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.)
i The two video clips are saved together as a
separate video clip.
i The original video clips are not affected.
(You can also choose to delete the original
video clips when the new clip is saved.)
CAUTION
Caution when editing video clips
i When editing video clips, do not turn the camera off. If you turn off the
camera while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly
completed, but the original video clip may also be deleted.
i By repeating the clipping and joining procedures, you can create exactly
the video clip you like. Note, however, that as the number or size of the
video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it
impossible to edit the video clips. In this case, you will need to free some of
the memory on the card either by deleting data that are no longer
necessary (page 90), or by overwriting the original file with the edited file
(pages 107, 109).
i The date display that is shown when an edited video clip is played back is
the date that the video clip was saved after it was edited.
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
Deleting part of a video clip
1
2
Display the video clip you wish to edit.
Display the scene you wish to delete.
h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from
the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion
from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
First part
Latter part
Video clip start
Selected scene
Video clip end
h To select the desired scene quickly, you can use a combination of the
fast-forward (or reverse) playback, pause, and image-by-image
playback functions (page 38).
h The actual cut point may be slightly before or after the displayed
scene.
3
Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
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4
5
Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button.
h The Edit Video Screen appears.
Toggle the SET button up or down
to select the portion you wish to
delete.
DELETE 1ST PART:
Delete the first part of the video clip.
DELETE 2ND PART:
Delete the latter part of the video clip.
EDIT VIDEO
DELETE 1ST PART
DELETE 2ND PART
JOIN
OK
6
Press the SET button.
h A screen appears for you to select
whether to save the edited video
clip as a new file or delete the
original file and save only the edited
video clip.
DELETE 1ST PART
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE FILE
OK
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
7
8
Select whether you want the original video clip to be deleted when
clipping is executed.
SAVE AS NEW:
Save the edited video clip as a new file.
OVERWRITE FILE:
Delete the original file and save only the edited video clip.
Press the SET button.
h Editing starts.
h When editing ends, you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU.
HINT
i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE”
in steps 7 and 8 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be
deleted. If you want it to be deleted, you will need to first remove the
protection (page 88).
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Joining two video clips
CAUTION
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
1
Display the first video clip.
Currently showing
video clip
Video clip start
2
3
4
Video clip to be joined
Video clip end
Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the edit video icon k, and
press the SET button.
h The Edit Video Screen appears.
EDIT VIDEO
Select the join icon x.
DELETE 1ST PART
DELETE 2ND PART
JOIN
OK
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
5
6
7
8
9
Press the SET button.
h The 9-image playback display for
video clips appears.
Orange frame
101
0001
Toggle the SET button to move the
orange frame to the video clip that
you wish to join.
0002
0003
0004
Press the SET button.
Select whether you want the
original video clip to be deleted
when clipping is executed.
SAVE AS NEW:
Save the edited video clip as a new
file.
OVERWRITE FILE:
Delete the original file and save only
the edited video clip.
JOIN
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE FILE
Press the SET button.
h Editing starts.
h The two video clips are saved
together as a separate video clip.
h When editing ends, you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU.
HINT
i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE”
in step 8 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be
deleted. If you want it to be deleted, you will need to first remove the
protection (page 88).
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SMOOTH PLAYBACK
Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were
recorded with the camera moving fast.
1
2
3
Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
Select the smooth playback O
icon, and press the SET button.
h The Smooth Playback Screen
appears.
ON:
Activate smooth playback
OFF:
Deactivate smooth playback
SMOOTH PLAYBACK
ON
OFF
OK
Select “ON”, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the smooth
playback setting.
HINT
i Depending on the recording conditions, the smooth playback effect may be
insignificant in some cases.
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DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an
image was captured.
1
2
Display the desired image.
Press the MENU button for
about 1 second.
h The Information Screen
appears.
h If the MENU button is
pressed again, the
Information Screen is
canceled.
1 Video clip mode settings
2 Image or sound number
3 Protect setting
4 File size
5 Shooting or recording
time
6 Remaining battery charge
7 Date and time of image
8 Still image resolution
settings
100-0001
INFO
1
640 480 30fps
MPEG4
2006.12.25 19:30
4.2MB
00:00:10
0.0
2
3
4
5
6
7
<Video clip data>
100-0002
INFO
8
2816 2112
987KB
F3.3
1/30
+0.3
2
3
4
6
2006.12.25 19:00
7
<Still image data>
INFO
100-0003
256KB
00:00:11
2006.12.25 19:00
7
<Audio data>
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2
3
4
5
6
OPTION SETTINGS
OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU
The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings.
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 24), and press the MENU button.
h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears.
Toggle the SET button to the left two
times to display the OPTION MENU.
h The OPTION MENU is canceled if
the MENU button is pressed.
1/3
CLOCK SET
INFO DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE REDUCTION
<OPTION MENU>
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DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU
Overview of the OPTION MENU
1/3
1
2
3
4
5
6
CLOCK SET
INFO DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE REDUCTION
7
8
9
;
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
IMAGE SETTINGS
FLICKER REDUCT
DIGITAL ZOOM
SHORTCUTS
BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
POWER SAVE
FILE NO. RESET
FORMAT
RESET SETTINGS
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H
1 Date and time setting (page 28)
h Set the camera’s internal clock.
2 Screen display (page 31)
h Specify whether the time/date
the image was captured is
displayed.
3 Operation sounds setting
(page 115)
h Select the operation sounds
that are produced when the
camera’s buttons are pressed,
and adjust the operation sound
volume.
4 Post-view (page 117)
h Specify how long the captured
image is displayed on the
monitor after the still image
shooting button is pressed.
5 Wind noise reduction setting
(page 118)
h Set the wind noise reduction
function on or off.
6 Noise-reduction menu
(page 119)
h Set the noise-reduction function
on or off.
7 Image quality adjustment
(page 120)
h Adjust the image quality during
shooting.
8 Flicker-reduction menu
(page 121)
h Set the flicker-reduction
function on or off.
9 Digital zoom setting (page 122)
h Enable or disable the digital
zoom.
0 Shortcuts (page 123)
h Assign functions to the SET
button operation when the
Shooting Screen is displayed.
A Monitor brightness (page 125)
h Adjust the brightness of the
monitor.
B Screen language (page 126)
h Select the language in which
the monitor messages are
displayed.
C TV system settings (page 127)
h Select the type of video signal
that is output from the camera’s
USB/AV terminal.
D Power save function (page 128)
E File number reset (page 130)
h Select the file number reset
function.
F Card format (page 133)
h Use the camera to format the
memory card.
G Settings reset (page 135)
h Reset the camera to the
factory-preset settings.
H Remaining battery power
(page 137)
* Icons 7 through F are displayed when you toggle the SET button up or
down to scroll.
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OPERATION SOUNDS
Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned
on/off or when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button,
MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to
enable/disable the audio guide.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the operation beep icon ?,
and press the SET button.
h The Operation Beep Setting Screen
appears.
h The current settings are shown on
the screen.
h If “ALL OFF” is selected and the
SET button pressed, all the
operation sounds are muted.
TURN ON/OFF:
Mute or enable the sound that is
produced when the power is turned
on or off.
SHUTTER:
Select the sound that is produced
when the still image shooting button
is pressed, or when a photo is
taken using the self-timer.
KEY SW:
Select the sound that is produced
when the SET button, MENU
button, etc. are pressed.
AUDIO GUIDE:
Mute or enable the camera’s audio
help guide.
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OPERATION BEEP
TURN ON/OFF :ON
SHUTTER
:D
:A
KEY SW
AUDIO GUIDE :ON
CHANGE SETTINGS
ALL OFF
OK
3
4
5
Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and
press the SET button.
h The screen to change the settings
appears.
OPERATION BEEP
TURN ON/OFF
SHUTTER
KEY SW
AUDIO GUIDE
OPERATION VOL
ON
D
A
ON
4
Toggle the SET button up or down
to select the desired setting, and
OK
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.
ON: Activates the sound.
OFF: Deactivates the sound.
<If “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected>
h The screen to select the operation sounds appears.
h Select from 8 different sounds (A to H).
h You can press the still image shooting button to preview the
selected operation sound.
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,
and press the SET button.
<If “OPERATION VOL” is selected>
h The screen to select the volume for the operation sounds appears.
h You can select an operation sound volume from 1 (minimum) to 7
(maximum).
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the volume, and press
the SET button.
Press the MENU button.
h The operation sound settings are completed.
HINT
i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to
turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a
convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not
want them to be audible.
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POST-VIEW SETTING
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor
(post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed.
1
2
3
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the post-view icon o, and
press the SET button.
h The Post-view Screen appears.
1 sec:
The post-view image is displayed
for 1 second.
2 sec:
The post-view image is displayed
for 2 seconds.
OFF:
The post-view image is not
displayed.
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the post-view
setting.
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POST VIEW
1 sec
2 sec
OFF
OK
WIND NOISE REDUCTION
This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a
video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the
function to on or off.
1
2
3
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the wind noise reduction
icon `, and press the SET button.
h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen
appears.
ON:
The wind noise reduction function is
turned on.
OFF:
The wind noise reduction function is
turned off.
WIND NOISE REDUC.
ON
OFF
OK
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the wind noise
reduction setting.
HINT
i For normal shooting, set the wind noise reduction to “OFF”. If the function
is enabled when there is no wind, the audio during shooting and recording
sounds unnatural.
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NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION
Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the noise-reduction icon ^,
and press the SET button.
h The Noise Reduction Screen
appears.
ON:
The noise-reduction function is
enabled.
OFF: The noise-reduction function is
disabled.
3
NOISE REDUCTION
ON
OFF
OK
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the noise-reduction
setting.
HINT
i The noise-reduction function is effective when the shutter speed is 1/4
second or less.
i Compared to normal shooting, the image processing time after shooting is
slightly longer.
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ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY
The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the image quality icon P,
and press the SET button.
h The Image Settings Screen
appears.
Shoot with image quality at
normal.
VIVID:
Color saturation is
increased.
SOFT:
The sharpness is subdued
for a softer image.
SOFT VIVID: The sharpness is softened
and color saturation is
increased.
IMAGE SETTINGS
NORMAL
VIVID
SOFT
SOFT
VIVID
NORMAL:
3
OK
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h This completes the image quality setting.
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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. The flicker-reduction setting is
set to a frequency of 50 Hz.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the flicker-reduction icon
o, and press the SET button.
h The Flicker Reduction Screen
appears.
ON:
Turns on the flicker-reduction
setting.
OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction
setting.
3
FLICKER REDUCT
ON
OFF
OK
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the flicker-reduction
setting.
HINT
i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a
halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light
areas, may occur.
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DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled
during zoom shooting.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the digital zoom icon Q,
and press the SET button.
h The Digital Zoom Screen appears.
ON: Digital zoom can be used.
OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used.
DIGITAL ZOOM
ON
OFF
3
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the digital zoom
setting.
OK
HINT
If the digital zoom does not seem to be working…
i The digital zoom is disabled when the still image shooting mode is set to
E.
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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.
1
2
3
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the shortcuts icon m, and
press the SET button.
h The Shortcuts Screen appears.
: Assign the function when the SET
button is toggled up.
: Assign the function when the SET
button is toggled down.
: Assign the function when the SET
button is toggled to the right.
: Assign the function when the SET
button is toggled to the left.
Select the key to which you wish to
assign the function, and press the
SET button.
h The screen to assign a function to
the key appears.
SHORTCUTS
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OK
SHORTCUTS
No operation shortcut is
assigned to the key.
p AF LOCK:
Lock the focus
<When
(page 39).
+ FOCUS: Set the focus range
(page 72). (Operation
shortcuts can be
assigned only to
.)
m FLASH: Set the flash operation
(page 66).
) EXPOSURE:
Adjust the exposure (page 53).
C SELF-TIMER:
Set the self-timer (page 68).
OFF
[OFF]:
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OK
is selected>
4
Toggle the SET button up or down.
h Display the function you wish to
assign to the key.
SHORTCUTS
AF LOCK
OK
5
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.
<To confirm the assigned
shortcuts>
h On the screen in step 2, press the
MENU button, and the screen to
confirm the shortcut settings
appears.
SHORTCUTS
AF LOCK
FOCUS
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
OK
SHORTCUTS
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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.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the brightness icon ,, and
press the SET button.
h The brightness control display
appears.
BRIGHTNESS
0
ADJUST
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or
right to set the brightness, and
press the SET button.
h The monitor brightness is set.
HINT
i The display in step 2 can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen.
Press the MENU button for at least 1 second; the brightness control
display will appear, and you can then adjust the monitor brightness.
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SCREEN LANGUAGE
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of
several languages.
1
2
3
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the language icon z, and
press the SET button.
h The Language Screen appears.
DEUTSCH:
German
ENGLISH:
English
ESPAÑOL:
Spanish
FRANCAIS:
French
ITALIANO:
Italian
NEDERLANDS:Dutch
:
Russian
:
Japanese
:
Korean
:
Chinese (traditional)
:
Chinese (simplified)
LANGUAGE
OK
Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
h The selected display language is set.
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TV SYSTEM SETTING
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV
terminal.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the TV system icon j, and
press the SET button.
h The TV System Screen appears.
NTSC:
Outputs NTSC video signals.
PAL:
Outputs PAL video signals.
TV SYSTEM
NTSC
PAL
OK
3
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h The selected TV system is set.
HINT
If no image appears on the TV...
i If the TV system setting is not correct for the connected equipment, no
image will appear on the TV.
When set to “PAL” and connected to a TV using the included AV
interface cable (page 139)
Shooting: Images are displayed on the monitor only and do not appear
on the TV.
Playback: Images are displayed on the TV only and do not appear on the
monitor.
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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. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save
function is activated.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the power save icon ?, and
press the SET button.
h The Power Save Setting Screen
appears.
RECORDING:
Set the standby time for the
shooting modes.
PLAYBACK:
Set the standby time for the
playback modes.
POWER SAVE
RECORDING
1 min
PLAYBACK
5 min
OK
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POWER SAVE FUNCTION
3
4
5
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.
Up:
Increases the standby time.
Down:
Decreases the standby time.
Press the SET button.
h The standby time is set, and you
are returned to the Power Save
Setting Screen.
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POWER SAVE
RECORDING
1 min
OK
<Example: When
“RECORDING” is selected>
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION
If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the
captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently
reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again
begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function is set to “ON”,
and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the
same numbers. By setting the file number reset function to “OFF”, even if the
card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive
numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the
camera.
<File number reset function “ON”>
Card A
File name (image number)
0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
<File number reset function “OFF”>
Card A
File name (image number)
0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0014, 0015........0025, 0026
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION
i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names
are assigned as follows.
When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is
lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the
next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Card A
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded images
When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is
higher than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the
next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.
Card A
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded images
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1
2
3
4
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the file number reset icon
i.
FILE NO. RESET
Press the SET button.
h The File Number Reset Screen
appears.
ON:
The file number reset function is on.
OFF:
The file number reset function is off.
ON
OFF
OK
Select “OFF”, and press the SET button.
h The file number reset function is deactivated.
HINT
i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names
are assigned. It is recommended that the file number reset function be
returned to “ON” at the end of each photography session.
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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.
1
2
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the format icon 1, and
press the SET button.
h The Format Screen appears.
h In normal use, a full format is not
necessary. However, in case a card
error occurs even after normal
formatting, executing a full format
may resolve the problem.
FORMAT:
A normal formatting is executed.
FULL FORMAT:
The entire card is scanned and
formatted. (When there is little
battery power remaining, this
setting cannot be selected.)
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FORMAT
FORMAT
FULL FORMAT
OK
3
4
Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.
h A confirmation screen appears.
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h Formatting begins.
h During formatting, “Foramatting” 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 deletes the data
i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is deleted.
Protected data (page 88) is also deleted, so before formatting a card, any
data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard
disk or other storage medium.
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from
a reformatted card)
i If a card is reformatted or the data is deleted from the card using the
camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and
the data itself may not be completely deleted from the card.
i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted
card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is
used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even
by the use of data recovery software.
i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically
destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is
recommended that you use the camera’s full format function to reformat
the card, or use commercially available software for deleting card data.
Managing data is the responsibility of the user.
HINT
To cancel formatting
i In step 4, select “NO”, and press the SET button.
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.
1
2
3
Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
Select the reset settings icon 2,
and press the SET button.
h The Reset Settings Screen
appears.
RESET:
Reset to the factory-preset settings.
EXIT:
Do not change the settings, and
return to the Option Screen.
RESET SETTINGS
RESET
EXIT
OK
Select “RESET”, and press the SET
button.
h The camera settings are reset to
the factory-preset settings.
HINT
i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:
Date and time setting
Language setting
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording
time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of
images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of
Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 170.
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time
1
Turn on the camera (page 24).
Remaining number of images
h The remaining number of images
Remaining video
appears in the upper left of the
recording time
monitor.
h The remaining video recording time
appears in the upper right of the
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00:00:58
monitor.
h The remaining number of images
and video recording time will differ
depending on the resolution and
compression settings.
h 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 90) from the card.
h When the remaining number of images or the remaining video
recording time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images
by setting a lower resolution setting (page 61), or selecting a different
image quality setting.
For audio data
1
Set the camera to the audio
recording mode (page 48).
h The remaining audio recording
time is shown.
Remaining time
12
00:16:00
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE
When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be
checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an
image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery
pack operation, see page 169.
1
Display the RECORDING MENU or
PLAYBACK MENU (pages 55 and
79).
h The battery pack remaining charge
indicator appears in the lower right
corner of the monitor.
h Due to the battery pack
characteristics, when the ambient
temperature is low,
may
appear early for an incorrect
indication of the remaining charge.
Also, depending on the conditions
of use of the camera or the ambient
conditions (temperature, etc.), the
indicated remaining charge may
change. Therefore, this indication
can only be used as a general
approximation of the remaining
charge.
Battery pack
remaining
charge indicator
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640X480 30fps SHQ
Battery pack remaining
charge indicator
Battery remaining charge
Approx. full.
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
back images.
If this icon flashes when the still image
shooting button or video clip recording
button is pressed, images cannot be
captured. Recharge the battery pack.
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HINT
i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack
charge on the Information Screen (page 111).
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 type of card, etc.) or the ambient temperature
(temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved
on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the
digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
USB/AV terminal
Yellow plug:
To the VIDEO input terminal
Supplied dedicated AV
interface cable
To the USB/AV terminal
White plug:
To the AUDIO input (L) terminal
Red plug:
To the AUDIO input (R) terminal
Switch input to VIDEO
Playback
i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch
to VIDEO input.
i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the
camera’s monitor.
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the
camera’s monitor.
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back audio recordings as well.
Audio playback: see page 50
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
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DIRECT PRINTING
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).
Print preparations
1
2
Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the
camera.
Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to
connect the camera to the printer.
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the printer’s USB
connector.
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
USB CONNECTION
USB/AV
terminal
CARD READER
PictBridge
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
Supplied dedicated USB
interface cable
To the USB/AV terminal
To USB connector on the printer
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DIRECT PRINTING
3
Select “PictBridge”, and press the
SET button.
h The PictBridge MENU appears.
PRINT 1 IMAGE
Print this image
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Caution when connecting a printer
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then
reconnect the cable.
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is
slower.
i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that
the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
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To select one image and print it (one image)
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
1
2
3
Complete the printing setup (page 140).
Select the print 1 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.
h Specify the image to print.
PRINT 1 IMAGE
100-0009
:1 copy
PRINT
EXIT
COPIES
OK
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DIRECT PRINTING
4
5
Specify the number of prints.
1 Toggle the SET button up to select
“COPIES”, and press the SET
button.
2 Toggle the SET button up or down
to specify the number of prints.
3 Press the SET button.
h “PRINT” is selected.
Press the SET button.
h Printing begins.
Number of prints
PRINT 1 IMAGE
100-0009
: 1 copy
COPIES
OK
HINT
To cancel printing
1 During printing, toggle the SET button down.
h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.
2 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
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To print all the images (all images)
Print all of the images on the card.
1
2
3
Complete the printing setup (page 140).
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.
h Printing begins.
PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-0009
PRINT
EXIT
OK
CAUTION
Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the
card.
i Delete unwanted images before printing.
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DIRECT PRINTING
Thumbnail prints (index)
Make an index print of all the images on the card.
1
2
3
Complete the printing setup (page 140).
Select the index print icon [, and
press the SET button.
h The Index Print Screen appears.
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET
button.
h Printing begins.
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100-0009
INDEX
PRINT
EXIT
OK
To print images according to the printing
instructions (print requested images)
Procedure to print all the ordered images.
1
2
3
Complete the printing instructions (page 92), and complete the print
preparations (page 140).
Select the DPOF icon w, and
press the SET button.
h The Print Requested Images
Screen appears.
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET
button.
h Printing begins.
h Printing begins about 1 minute after
the SET button is pressed.
100-0009
DPOF
:2006/07/01
:9 copies
PRINT
EXIT
OK
HINT
i In step 2, if you toggle the SET button to the left or right, you can view each
image and confirm its printing instructions.
CAUTION
i Requested images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does
not support your camera’s DPOF function.
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DIRECT PRINTING
To change the printer settings and print images
(change printer settings)
Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such
as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 140).
Select the printer settings icon v,
and press the SET button.
h The Printer Settings Screen
appears.
MEDIA TYPE:
Specify the type of paper used for
printing.
PAPER SIZE:
Specify the size of paper used for
printing.
LAYOUT:
Specify how the images are to be
arranged on the paper.
QUALITY:
Select the print quality for the
images.
DATE STAMP:
Print the date the photo was taken.
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PRINTER SETTINGS
MEDIA TYPE
PAPER SIZE
LAYOUT
QUALITY
DATE STAMP
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
OK
3
4
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.
h The selected parameter is set,
and you are returned to the
Printer Settings Screen.
h Follow the same procedure to
adjust the other parameters, as
desired.
h The contents of the settings that
can be made for each
parameter will differ depending
on the printer.
<When “PRINTER VALUES” is
selected>
h The images will be printed
according to the settings specified
on the printer side.
PRINTER SETTINGS
MEDIA TYPE
PRINTER VALUES
OK
<When “MEDIA TYPE” is
selected>
Press the MENU button.
h You are returned to the PictBridge MENU.
HINT
i The printer setting parameters will differ depending on the printer that is
connected.
i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer
Settings Screen, select “PRINTER VALUES”.
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s
printer settings will automatically change to “PRINTER VALUES”.
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APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer
in this compilation of commonly asked questions.
Question
Why doesn’t the
power turn on?
Power
Why is the battery
pack consumed
so quickly even
after it was fully
recharged?
Why doesn’t
recharging end?
Why does the
icon
Shooting
appear?
Why does the
multi-indicator
flash red?
Why doesn’t the
flash operate?
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Answer
Due to cold
temperatures, the
battery pack
temporarily lost its
power.
The ambient
temperature is
very low.
Action
Place the camera in
your pocket to warm
it up before using it.
The battery pack
life has expired.
Replace with a new
battery pack. If this
is not effective,
consult your dealer.
Replace the battery
pack with a fully
charged one.
The remaining
battery pack
power is low.
Recorded data is
being saved on
the card.
The camera has
determined that
the image is bright
enough and the
flash is not
necessary.
Keep the battery
pack in an
environment of 10 to
40°C (50 to 104°F).
Not a malfunction.
Wait until the multiindicator turns off.
Not a malfunction.
Capture the image;
the camera will
determine when the
flash is necessary.
Question
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
Answer
—
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
—
What is the
difference
between the
digital zoom and
the optical zoom?
—
Shooting
Action
All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
correction are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use:
x: Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
G, Q: For
printing standard
photo (photo
service) sizes.
[: For photos
displayed on a web
page, or sent as
e-mail attachments.
Because shooting
with the optical
zoom uses the
optics of a physical
lens, you can shoot
without losing
minute details in the
image. The digital
zoom, on the other
hand, works by
magnifying a portion
of the image that
hits the CCD sensor
and may produce a
coarser image.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
Answer
—
The video clip I
shot outdoors is
completely white.
When used in
cold weather, why
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
moves?
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
—
Shooting
Monitor
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Phenomenon due
to the nature of
the monitor.
Action
Set the scene select
function to the
landscape +
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus -,
and set the distance
to ∞.
Set the flickerreduction setting to
off.
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
Question
Why is the image
too bright?
Answer
The subject was
too bright.
Why is the image
out of focus?
The focus is not
locked properly.
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
This may happen
when trying to
play back images
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
If a bright subject
is shot in the
video clip
shooting mode,
vertical stripes
may appear on
the monitor or in
the image.
Viewing
images
Why do vertical
stripes appear?
Action
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
changing the
shooting angle.
Hold the camera
correctly and slowly
press the still image
shooting button
halfway to lock the
focus. Then press
the still image
shooting button all
the way to capture
the image.
Play back images
that were recorded
on a card using this
camera.
Not a malfunction.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Why isn’t the
magnified image
clear?
Viewing
images
Why isn’t the
captured image
clear?
Can I play back
image and sound
data that I edited
using my
computer?
Why is there a
motor-like sound
during video clip
playback?
Why is there no
sound?
Connecting
to a TV
Printing
Why does a
message appear
during PictBridge
printing?
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Answer
Due to the
characteristics of
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
The image was
captured using
the digital zoom.
—
The sound of the
camera’s
mechanical action
was recorded.
The volume on
the TV is set to
the minimum.
The playback
volume of the
camera is set to 0.
There is a
problem with the
printer.
Action
Not a malfunction.
Not a malfunction.
We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
data that has been
edited using a
computer.
Not a malfunction.
Adjust the volume
on the TV.
Increase the
playback volume of
the camera.
Please refer to the
instruction manual
for your printer.
Question
The “Cannot edit
video” message
appears.
Why is a noise
heard from a
nearby TV or
radio during
battery
recharging?
Why does the
“Card full”
message appear?
Answer
You have
attempted to join
video clips having
different
resolutions or
frame rates.
Electromagnetic
waves are emitted
from the battery
charger.
Action
Select video clips
that have the same
resolution or frame
rates.
There is no more
available memory
on the card.
Delete unnecessary
data, or use a card
that has more
memory available.
Move the lock switch
to the unlocked
position.
Misc.
Why does the
“Card is
protected”
message appear?
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
The lock switch on
the card is in the
locked (protect)
position.
A temporary
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
A problem such
as inability to
record or play
back occurs.
The card contains
files that were
saved using a
device other than
this camera.
Move the battery
charger further away
from the TV or radio
when recharging the
battery pack.
Remove the battery
pack from the
camera, wait a few
minutes, then
reinstall the battery
pack and try again.
After saving your
files to a different
medium, format the
card.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Can I use my
camera abroad?
Misc.
Why does the
“System error”
message appear?
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Answer
—
A problem has
occurred within
the camera or
card.
Action
When the camera is
connected to a TV,
you can switch the
camera’s video
output to NTSC or
PAL. If you have
questions about
using the battery
charger and power
cord abroad, please
consult with a dealer
near you for advice.
Check the following
items:
1 Remove the
card and then
install it again.
2 Remove the
battery pack and
then install it
again.
3 Install a different
card.
If “System error” still
appears after
performing the
above steps, then
take the camera to
the dealer for
service.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a
possible solution to the problem.
Camera
Problem
No power.
The battery
pack is dead.
The battery
pack has not
been inserted
correctly.
Power
Shooting
Cause
The camera
turns off by
itself.
An image is
not captured
when the still
image
shooting
button or video
clip recording
button is
pressed.
The power
save function
is operating.
The power is
not turned on.
Reference
page
Action
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack.
Reinsert the
battery pack,
making sure to
orient it
correctly.
Turn on the
camera again.
19, 21
24
Turn on the
camera.
24
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Action
An image is
not captured
when the still
image
shooting
button or video
clip recording
button is
pressed.
The maximum
number of
images that
can be
captured or the
maximum
video clip
recording time
has been
reached.
The flash off
mode is
selected.
Install a new
card.
Delete the
images that are
not necessary.
The flash does
not operate.
The battery
pack is dead.
Shooting
The digital
zoom does not
work.
A warning tone
(beep-beepbeep) sounds,
and it is not
possible to
take a picture
using the selftimer.
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The still image
mode is set to
E.
The digital
zoom setting is
set to “OFF”.
The battery
pack is
consumed.
Reference
page
22
90
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack.
Set the still
image mode to
y.
Set the digital
zoom setting to
“ON”.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack.
66
19, 21
62
122
19, 21
Problem
When zooming
in or out, the
zoom
movement
stops
momentarily.
There is noise
in the captured
image.
Shooting
Monitor
When
recording a
video clip
under
fluorescent
lights, a
noticeable
flicker appears
in the image.
No playback
image
appears.
Cause
The optical
zoom has
moved to the
maximum
magnification
position.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is too
high.
This occurs
when the
shutter speed
is too fast.
Reference
page
Action
Not a
malfunction.
Release the
zoom switch,
and press it
again.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
52
76
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
w or less.
76
The camera is
not in the
playback
mode.
Press the REC/
PLAY button to
switch to the
playback
mode.
37, 42,
50
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
The image is
too dark.
Cause
Action
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other
object.
Hold the
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
Capture the
image in the
range of
operation of the
flash.
Set the flash to
the forced flash
mode, and take
the picture.
Use the
exposure
correction
function.
Use the spot
light-measuring
mode.
Adjust the ISO
sensitivity
setting.
The subject
was too far
away.
Viewing
images
The subject
was lit from
behind.
There is not
enough light.
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Reference
page
32
168
66
53
75
76
Cause
Action
The video clip
picture is
flickering.
The video clip
was filmed
under fluorescent lighting.
The forced
flash mode is
selected.
The subject
was too bright.
Set the flickerreduction
setting to on.
The image is
too bright.
Red-eye
correction was
not successful.
Viewing
images
Reference
page
Problem
The image is
not in focus.
The ISO sensitivity setting is
incorrect.
The red-eye
effect area
could not be
recognized.
The subject is
too close to the
camera.
The focus
setting is not
correct.
The camera
moved when
the still image
shooting
button was
pressed
(camera
shake).
The focus is
not locked
properly.
The lens is dirty.
Select a
different flash
mode.
Use the exposure correction
function.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
t.
Not a
malfunction.
Capture the
image with the
subject within the
photographable
range.
Select the correct focus setting
for your needs.
Hold the camera
correctly and
slowly press the
still image
shooting button
halfway to lock
the focus. Then
press the still
image shooting
button all the
way to capture
the image.
Clean the lens.
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66
53
76
100
72
32, 40
—
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
The colors of
the images
captured
indoors are not
correct.
Viewing
images
A part of the
image is
missing.
“No image” is
shown.
During audio
playback, there
is no sound.
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Cause
This is due to
ambient
lighting.
The white
balance setting
is incorrect.
The grip belt or
a finger was
blocking the
lens.
There is no
recorded data
for the
selected playback mode.
The playback
volume setting
on the camera
is too low.
Action
Capture the
image using
the forced flash
mode.
Set the white
balance setting
correctly.
Hold the camera correctly,
and make sure
the lens is not
obstructed.
Play back after
capturing
images or
making audio
recordings.
Select the playback volume icon
Z and adjust
the volume.
Reference
page
66
77
32
—
87
Problem
There is no
color in the
image.
The image is
distorted.
No image or
sound.
Connecting
to a TV
There is no
sound.
Image
editing
The edge of
the image is
cut off.
You cannot
edit or rotate
an image.
Cause
Reference
page
Action
The TV system
setting is not
correct.
Select the correct TV system
setting.
The digital camera is not correctly connected
to the TV.
The TV input is
not set
correctly.
The playback
volume setting
on the camera
is too low.
This is a
characteristic
of the TV.
The protect
mode is set.
Follow the
instructions to
make the connection correctly.
Set the input
on the TV to
“VIDEO”.
Adjust the
playback
volume.
127
139
87
Not a
malfunction.
—
Cancel the
protect mode.
88
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
The “No card”
message
appears.
The “Image is
protected”
message
appears and
the data cannot
be deleted.
Misc.
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”.
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Cause
No card is
inserted.
You have
attempted to
delete data
that is
protected from
accidental
erasure.
The audio
guide setting is
set to “OFF”.
The recording
capacity is less
than the value
specified for
the card.
Action
Turn off the
power and
insert a card.
Set the protect
setting for the
data to
UNLOCK.
Set the audio
guide setting to
“ON”.
Depending on
the card, the
capacity may
be less than
the specified
value. Please
refer to the
instructions
that
accompanied
the card.
Reference
page
22
88
115
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Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters
Scene Select
Setting
Sports
a
Portrait
>
Landscape
+
Night view portrait
/
Snow & beach
k
Fireworks
+
Lamp
Q
Remarks
Focus range: + cannot be selected.
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Flash: Fixed at l.
Resolution: Fixed at [.
Flash: Fixed at l.
Focus range: + cannot be selected.
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at t.
Noise reduction: Fixed at “OFF”.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Filter
Setting
Cosmetic
%
Monochrome
W
Sepia
,
Remarks
Focus range: + cannot be selected.
Resolution: k cannot be selected.
Focus range: + cannot be selected.
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 anything other than =.
i When the scene select is set to +, the focus range setting changes to
*.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Type
Recorded image
file format
Data storage
media
Camera effective
number of pixels
Image sensor
Still image shooting
mode
(recording
resolution)
Digital movie (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 rules for
Camera File system) is standard for digital
still camera image files to provide
interoperability between digital photography
devices for the images stored on removable
memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed
that all devices will support the DCF
standard.
Video clips:
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 format
Audio:
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format
SD Memory Card (corresponds to a 4 GB SDHC
Memory Card)
Approx. 6 million pixels
1/2.5-inch CCD
Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 6.37 million pixels,
interlace scan, primary color filter
k: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels
y: 2,816 × 2,112 pixels (low compression)
x: 2,816 × 2,112 pixels (standard compression)
Q: 1,536 × 2,048 pixels (vertical position)
G: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels
[: 640 × 480 pixels
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SPECIFICATIONS
Video clip
shooting mode
(recording
resolution, frame
rate, bit rate)
White balance
Lens
Aperture
Exposure control
type
Light-measuring
mode
Range
Digital zoom
Shutter speed
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b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps
a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps
l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps
d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps
e: 176 × 144 pixels, 15 fps 256 kbps
* The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps,
and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps.
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Optical 5.0x
f=6.3 mm to 31.7 mm
zoom lens
(35 mm film camera conversion
f=38 mm to 190 mm)
Autofocus, 9 groups, 12 elements
(including three with five aspheric
surfaces)
Galvanometer iris
Internal ND filter
Open F=3.5 (Wide) to 4.7 (Tele)
Smallest F=8.0 (Wide) to 10.7 (Tele)
Programmable AE
Exposure correction available (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)
Standard mode:
80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity
Super macro mode:
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide end only)
For shooting:
1x to approx. 12x
For playback:
1x to approx. 57.5x (varies with resolution)
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
(Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select
function set to lamp Q)
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.)
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
Sensitivity
Image stabilizer
Monitor
Flash working
range
Flash modes
Focus
Self-timer
Ambient
environment
Water-resistant
Power supply
Power consumption
Dimensions
(excluding
protrusions)
Weight
Still image shooting mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50,
ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from the
RECORDING MENU)
(Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 3,600 variation: when
scene select function is set to lamp Q)
Video clip recording mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO450 to 3,600)/equivalent to
ISO450, ISO900, ISO1,800, and ISO3,600 (switchable
from the RECORDING MENU)
Electronic (video clip recording mode only)
2.0-inch amorphous silicon TFT color liquid crystal
display, transparent
Approx. 86,000 pixels (Frame coverage: Approx. 100%)
GN = 3
Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1.2 m (3.94 ft.) (Wide)
Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 90 cm (2.95 ft.) (Tele)
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off
TTL-type AF (5-spot metering AF: Still image shooting mode;
Continuous AF: Video clip recording mode), manual focus
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Temperature
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation),
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity
30 to 90%
(operating, no condensation)
10 to 90%
(storage, no condensation)
Compliant with JIS protection grade 4 standards
(according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo)
Battery
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
(DB-L20: supplied) ×1
AC adaptor
VAR-G8
(sold
For use with DC adaptor VAR-A2
separately)
(sold separately)
3.1W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording)
77 (W) × 100 (H) × 36 (D) mm
3.03 (W) × 3.94 (H) × 1.42 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions)
Volume: Approx. 163 cc
Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) (Only the camera [without
battery pack and card])
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera connectors
USB/AV
(communication/
sound and image
output) terminal
Regrouped jack
Audio
265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, stereo
output
Video
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative,
output
composite video
NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system
(switchable from the OPTION MENU)
USB
USB 2.0 High-speed
Battery life
Shooting
Still image
shooting mode
Video clip
recording mode
Playback
170 images:
CIPA standard (when a Toshiba
128 MB SD Memory Card is used)
80 minutes:
Recorded in TV-SHQ mode
(640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps)
200 minutes:
Monitor on, continuous playback
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a
25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.
i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10°C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced.
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time
The table shows the possible number of captured images and the
possible recording time for a commercially available SD Memory Card
(512 MB, 2 GB, 4 GB).
Shooting/
recording
mode
Still image
mode
Video clip
mode
Sound
recording
mode
SD Memory Card
Resolution
setting
512 MB
2 GB
4 GB
k
y
x
Q
G
[
b
a
l
d
e
151 images
171 images
257 images
483 images
766 images
3,920 images
20 min. 59 sec.
30 min. 34 sec.
1 hr. 20 min.
1 hr. 56 min.
2 hr. 29 min.
596 images
674 images
1,010 images
1,870 images
2,950 images
15,500 images
1 hr. 22 min.
2 hr.
5 hr. 17 min.
7 hr. 39 min.
9 hr. 50 min.
1,190 images
1,340 images
2,030 images
3,760 images
5,900 images
31,000 images
2 hr. 45 min.
4 hr.
10 hr. 36 min.
15 hr. 18 min.
18 hr. 3 min.
<
8 hr. 32 min.
33 hr. 40 min.
67 hr. 24 min.
i The maximum continuous shooting time at the l setting is 5 hours
30 minutes. The maximum continuous shooting time at the d and e
settings is 7 hours.
i Up to 13 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.
i 2 GB, 4 GB: when an SD Memory Card by Sandisk is used.
i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
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SPECIFICATIONS
Concerning the multi-indicator
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the
different camera operations.
Multi-indicator
Multi-indicator
Color
Camera status
status
Connected to
Lit
computer or
printer (USB)
Green
Power save
Flashing
mode activated
During self-timer
Slow
photography
Red
Flashing
Fast Accessing data
Connected to
Orange
Lit
TV/VIDEO (AV)
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Supplied battery pack charger
Part No.
Power source
Rated output
Compatible batteries
Ambient
environment
Temperature
Humidity
Dimensions
Weight (without power cord)
VPC-CA6
Power cord
rated value
VPC-CA6EX
VAR-L20N
AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA,
MAX: 0.1 A
DC 4.2 V, 650 mA
Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion
battery pack (DB-L20)
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge),
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
10 to 90% (no condensation)
46 (W) × 21.2 (H) × 91 (D) mm
1.81" (W) × 0.83" (H) × 3.58" (D)
Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)
AC 125 V, 7 A
AC 250 V, 2.5 A
i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may
need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact
your local dealer for details.
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Part No.
Voltage
Rated output
Ambient
environment
Temperature
Humidity
Dimensions
Weight
DB-L20
3.7 V
720 mAh
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (during use,
recharged)
–10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F) (storage)
10 to 90% (no condensation)
39.4 (W) × 6.0 (H) × 35.5 (D) mm
1.55 (W) × 0.24 (H) × 1.40 (D) in.
Approx. 19 g (0.7 oz.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Others
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered
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Corporation.
Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation®
Inc.
Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by
U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
CAUTION
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.
By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can
create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share.
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is
used
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using
the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the
image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.
k How the autofocus works
The autofocus is activated when the still images shooting button is gently
pressed halfway. Press the still images shooting button slightly, and the target
mark will appear on the monitor to indicate that the autofocus has been
activated. Next, continue to gently press the still images shooting button all
the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is the way to ensure that
your photos are perfectly focused.
k Reasons for unfocused images
1 The still images shooting button was pressed all the way in one step.
2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.
h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of
focus.
3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.
h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set
to the super macro (close-up) mode, the image will not be in focus.
k Preventing blurred images
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.
2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the still images shooting button
halfway.
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera
steady, gently continue to press the still images shooting button all the
way down.
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the still images
shooting button will ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
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Photographing a moving subject
Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The
autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be
blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject
is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints
for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
k Reasons for unfocused images
When the still images shooting button is gently pressed halfway, the camera’s
autofocus works by determining the distance between the camera and the
subject. Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is
snapped, the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once
lock the focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the
picture. And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the still
images shooting button all the way in one step in an attempt to quickly
capture an action scene, thus failing to activate the autofocus in time.
k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 73])
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the
subject is automatically determined when you press the still images shooting
button halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually
set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the
subject before taking the picture.
k How to photograph a moving subject
1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.
2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the still images
shooting button all the way down.
<Advantage of using the manual focus>
i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to
activate.
i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more
accurate.
<Using the manual focus effectively>
i When photographing a moving subject, press the still images shooting
button just before the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter
will be released when the subject is at the correct distance.
i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.
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Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)
Points:
i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.
i Move in close to your subject.
i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.
NOTE
i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best
advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the
background does not compete with the subject.
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or
changing the exposure setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)
Points:
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.
i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the still images shooting button, or you’ll
miss the action.
NOTE
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than
the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.
i Learn to press the still images shooting button quickly yet smoothly the
instant your photo chance occurs.
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Night photography (night view portrait mode /)
Points:
i Avoid camera shake.
i Increase the ISO sensitivity.
NOTE
i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so
there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be
blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting.
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or
your subject’s face will appear too bright.
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for
about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)
Points:
i Shoot using a high resolution.
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.
i Pay attention to picture composition.
NOTE
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.
Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a
clear photo.
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.
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