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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie VPC-C4EX VPC-C4E VPC-C4 VPC-C4S VPC-C4GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C4EX, VPC-C4E, VPC-C4, VPC-C4S and VPC-C4GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions
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's capabilities. SHOOTING 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Capture images. h For shooting video clips, see page 47. h For shooting still photos, see page 49. The novice photographer may find the section "HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES" on page 182 of this Instruction Manual to be helpful. Please use it
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Model VPC-C4GX. Symbols used in this manual HINT Points that may prove useful when using the camera. NOTE Points giving some extended instructions answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 155) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 162).
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29 „ PREPARATION PARTS NAMES 32 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 35 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 37 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 40 OPERATION BUTTONS 42 „ BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING/RECORDING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 44 CAPTURING IMAGES 47 BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 51 RECORDING AN AUDIO
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„ SHOOTING SETTINGS PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS 61 IMAGE QUALITY 67 SCENE SELECT 69 FILTERS 71 FLASH SETTING 72 SELF-TIMER 74 PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 76 FOCUS RANGE 77 NOISE-REDUCTION 79 FLICKER-REDUCTION 80 ISO
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OPERATION SOUNDS 116 HELP DISPLAY 118 WIND NOISE REDUCTION 119 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING 120 SCREEN LANGUAGE 121 TV OUTPUT SETTING 122 POWER SAVE FUNCTION 124 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 126 FORMATTING A CARD 129 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 131 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 132 CHECKING THE
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DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS DOCKING STATION DOCKING STATION 136 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT 138 PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 140 PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION 144 DIRECT PRINTING 145 CONNECTIONS 154 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 155 TROUBLESHOOTING 162 SPECIFICATIONS
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the battery pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the camera. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or open the camera yourself. k Do not modify or open the cabinet i High voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk of fire or
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fire, electric shock, or other accident. k Do not use during a storm i To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place
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subject it to strong shocks. i Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the camera lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not using the camera, be sure to always turn it off and close the lens cover. k If the camera is not going to be used for a long period of time i For safety
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CAUTION k Cautions during use and storage i This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. h Places in direct sunlight h Places where humidity and temperature are high h Places that may get
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adaptor/ charger wet i Make sure they do not get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not use the camera in a bathroom. i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger gets wet, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and remove the battery pack. Then contact the place of
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the power outlet while the other end is not plugged into the docking station or AC adaptor/charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if i The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the devices supplied with your camera. Do not use it with other devices, as doing so may cause a fire
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DANGER k Keep out of the reach of children i Children try to repair or open the device yourself. k Do not handle with wet hands i Handling the docking station or AC adaptor/charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock. k Do not use during a storm i Do
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cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the docking station, AC adaptor/charger or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase. k Do not place on an unstable surface i The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the camera or injury. i If it falls and the body is damaged, remove the
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shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire i Continued use of the battery pack under any of these conditions may result in fire
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at least five minutes every six months. i Storage temperature: -10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F) i When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at -10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F) in a place with no condensation. i Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) English 16
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DANGER k Use only the supplied docking station and AC adaptor/charger i If the battery pack correctly, as specified i When installing the battery pack in the charger or camera, pay attention to the indicated polarity (+ and -), and insert it correctly. i If
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not indicate a malfunction. k Note concerning the battery pack after use i The battery pack may be warm immediately after the camera is used. If removing the battery pack, turn off the camera and allow the battery pack to cool down before removing it. k Recycling the battery pack i To conserve the
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i Use only the supplied docking station and AC adaptor/charger with your camera. Do not use a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than , turn off the camera and wait for the temperature to cool down. i Keep out of the reach of children. Young children may put the media in their mouth and
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CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025) WARNING k Cautions concerning the CR2025 battery i A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the remote control unit. Do not use a battery other than the CR2025 lithium battery. i Install the battery with the (+) and (-) terminals correctly oriented as indicated.
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capture the image properly. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its software. k Caution concerning copyrights i The
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i If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it. k When not using the camera for a long period i Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a long time, the camera functions may begin to not work
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camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied cables are not removed. Dedicated USB copied onto a separate media (such as a hard disk, as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be
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commercially available products, carefully read the instructions and warnings that come with the card. i An SD Memory Card is not included with Model VPC-C4GX. k Caution concerning high temperatures i During shooting, when the internal temperature of the camera becomes high, the \ icon will appear
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THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Neckstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Docking station: 1 i S-AV interface cable: 1 i USB interface cable: 1 i Remote control unit: 1 A lithium battery (CR2025) is installed at the time of purchase. i Lens cap: 1 25 English
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i Cable adaptor: 1 i AC adaptor/charger and power cord: 1 i Soft case: 1 i SD Memory Card: 1 VPC-C4EX, VPC-C4E, VPC-C4: 128 MB VPC-C4EXS, VPC-C4S: 512 MB VPC-C4GX: Not included. Contact end Lock switch Lock Unlock h Recording (images and sounds) and erasing are inhibited (accidental erase
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Neckstrap k Lens cap k Soft case Before using the lens cap, remove the protective film. When not using the camera, keep it in the soft case for protection. 27 English
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k Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i An SD Memory Card is not included with Model VPC-C4GX. English 28
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or make just an audio recording. In addition, by using the supplied docking station, it's easy to hook up your camera to a TV or computer. Twin menus for easy operation (pages 62 and 84) The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures using the easy settings on the PAGE 1 menu
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while recording a video clip (page 50) 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. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote control unit makes it
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PREPARATION PARTS NAMES Camera Front Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone English 32
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PARTS NAMES Rear Multi-indicator i Lit Green: USB interface connection (PC connection mode) Red: USB interface connection (PictBridge mode) Orange: S-AV interface cable connection i Flashing Green cover SET button Neckstrap holder Tripod stand hole Docking station terminal 33 English Card cover
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Docking station Front Docking station terminal CAMERA/CHARGE button CHARGE indicator Rear Remote control sensor CAMERA indicator Cable adaptor DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal Docking station terminal DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal English 34
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the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. In addition, if the battery charge becomes low while you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible. 1 Connect the AC adaptor/charger to a power outlet. h Use the supplied power cord for connecting
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When the battery pack is installed in your camera, you can recharge it by setting the camera in the docking station (page 136). The [n] mark on the plug is facing down. NOTE When recharging the installed battery... i When recharging a battery pack set in the AC adaptor/
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 129). Make sure that the battery pack polarity (+ and -) and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover on
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the card 1 Open the monitor unit, and then open the card cover on the bottom of the camera. h If the camera is on, press the ON/ OFF button for at least 1 second to turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. h To remove the card
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the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card. NOTE 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
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i After the power save function has been active for about 1 hour, the camera will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the elapsed before the power save function is activated (page 124). i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, it does not change to the power
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. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without
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control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. To select the icon above, toggle the SET button
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OPERATION BUTTONS To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. VIDEO CLIP To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. VIDEO CLIP Press the SET button. The selected icon moves to the
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securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the neckstrap. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting mode
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distance as the desired subject. i Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on the subject while holding the camera vertically. The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far
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as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. Hints for taking subject, due to the characteristics of the lens, light lines or ghost patterns (flare instant review display is showing by toggling the SET button to the left or right. i Cancel the instant review display
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CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [R]. h Recording begins. During shooting, X appears in the LCD monitor. h It is
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HINT Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness i You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. i To adjust or turn off the LCD monitor contrast, please see page 89. Focus lock during video clip recording i The
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CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing still images 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the still image shooting button [S]. , 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. 49 English
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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 Turn on the camera (page 40). Main switch 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [R]. 4 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as a
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BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 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 120). 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image
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Exposure correction When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 Set the main switch to REC. h To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button. MENU button Main switch 2 With the Shooting Setting Screen not shown, toggle the SET button to the left or right. h The
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can make audio recordings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to REC. 2 Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. VIDEO CLIP 3 From the video clip mode menu,
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4 Press the video clip recording button [R]. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the LCD monitor. h It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 9 hours. 00 : 09 : 45
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PLAYBACK VIEWING IMAGES 1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Select the image you wish to view. To
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9-image display playback 1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to PLAY. Zoom switch Main switch 2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. 3 Select the image
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VIEWING IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. 2 Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is
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VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS Playing back a video clip Follow these steps to play back a video clip. Normal playback i Press the SET button. Pause i While the video clip is playing, toggle the SET button up. To resume playback, press the SET button. To play back one image at a time (single-frame step) i
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VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS HINT 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. NOTE If no audio is heard... i
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PLAYING BACK AUDIO MEMOS Listen to your audio recordings. 1 On the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to the audio memo you wish to play back (page 56), and press the SET button. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. 00 : 00 :00 2 Play back the recording. Normal playback:
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1 settings (page 63) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 65) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Set the main switch to REC. Main switch 3 Press the MENU button. h The Shooting Setting Screen appears. h Pressing the MENU button
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SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 Display a Shooting Setting Screen. 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled to
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP 63 English
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1 Video clip menu (page 67) a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate c: 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,
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER ON 65 English
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\: Image stabilizer function on ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus range menu (page 77) -: All ranges focussed *: Normal focus range -: Manual focus +: Close-up photography 3 Noise-reduction menu (page 79) _: Noise-reduction function off ^: Noise-reduction function on 4 Flicker-reduction menu
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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
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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 Display the PAGE 1
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, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO auto). a: Capture a split-second image of
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, and press the SET button. NOTE i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 173. English 70
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FILTERS The filter feature changes the aperture and shutter speed settings, as well as the color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (normal photography) %: Skin tones are
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(automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode). 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the flash menu. k: The camera will detect the subject FLASH AUTO brightness and use the flash only when required. In a backlight situation, if only the center of the
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FLASH SETTING 3 Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash setting. 4 Take the picture. For still image shooting, see page 49. h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button. 73 English
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SELF-TIMER 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 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:
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SELF-TIMER HINT 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 image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button one more
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may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 51) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly. i When using a tripod, the docking station or other means to stabilize the
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infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 2 cm (0.79 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 2 cm (0.79 in.) to 60 cm (23.62 in.) (super macro mode: wide end only
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NOTE About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface and the subject. i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance (numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. Use the LCD monitor to confirm the
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NOISE-REDUCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the noise-reduction menu. _: The noise-reduction function is disabled. ^: The noise-reduction function is enabled. 3 Select the desired icon
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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 Display the
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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 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO
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conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions
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1 settings (page 85) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 86) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Set the main switch to PLAY. Main switch 3 Press the MENU button. h The Playback Setting Screen appears. h Pressing the MENU button
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SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. 1 Display a Playback Setting Screen. 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes. PLAYBACK METHOD Set play all or 1
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DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 PLAYBACK METHOD Set play all or 1 clip 1 Playback method setting (page 87) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 56) h Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format.
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PAGE 2 5 4 ROTATE 2 3 Rotate image 6 7 1 Rotate image (page 94) h Rotate still images. 2 Video clip edit (page 95) h Edit video clips. 3 Print settings (page 103) h Set the DPOF settings. 4 Option icon (page 111) h Display the Option Screen. 5 PAGE display (page 84) 6 Help display (page
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PLAYBACK MODE Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 84). 2 Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears. PLAY ALL: Play back images in
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VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 84). 2 Select the volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. VOLUME 3 Toggle the SET button left or right to
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LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera's LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright
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IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 84). 2 Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h "LOCK?" appears. h If the protect mode has
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IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted. 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 and
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ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 84). 2 Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button. h The Erase Mode Screen appears. ONE ERASE:
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ERASING DATA 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select "YES", and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button. h The
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PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 84). 2 Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. ROTATE K: Rotates image clockwise
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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 to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor/charger. i It is recommended that a computer
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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 clip is not affected. (You
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip 1 Display the video clip you wish to edit. 2 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
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4 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. 5 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. 6 Press the SET
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 7 Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. NO: The original video clip is not saved. 8 Press the SET button. h If "YES" was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip. h If "NO
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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 to be joined Video clip start Video clip end 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 84). 3 Select the
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 5 Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. 6 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. Orange frame 101 0001 0002 0003 0004 7 Press the SET button. 8 Select whether you want the original video
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Extracting a still image from a video clip While video clip playback is paused, you can save a still image of the paused scene. 1 Display the frame (paused) you wish to save as a single still image. 2 Select the edit video icon k from the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen, and press the SET button. h
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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
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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. HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to
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PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 103). 2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. ALL IMAGES
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4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option. YES: Print the date
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PRINT SETTINGS 5 Select "ADD TO PRINT SETTING" and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select "EXIT", and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select "MODIFY PRINT SETTING", and press the SET button. ALL IMAGES
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3 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. INDEX PRINT SET INDEX PRINT? YES EXIT 4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index
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PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 103). 2 Select "ALL CLEAR". 3 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear
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DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. 1 Display the desired image. 2 Press the MENU button for at about 2 seconds. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the
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OPTION SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. : ADV. SETTINGS : CAMERA SETTINGS 4 Toggle the SET button down. h The menu appears. CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP
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116) h Adjust the operation sounds produced when the camera's buttons are pressed and turn the audio guide on or off. 3 Help display setting (page 118 122) h Select the type of video signal that is output from the camera's DIGITAL/AV terminal. 8 Power save function (page 124) 9 File number reset
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DATE AND TIME 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,
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3 Set the date. 1 Select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to "2005/12/23". 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
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DATE AND TIME h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: year/month/day → month/day/year → day/month/year → DISP OFF (no display) Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. h If "DISP OFF" is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown
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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. OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF :ON SHUTTER :D KEY SW :A AUDIO
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to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. EXIT h The screen to select operation sounds appears. 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
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HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 111). HELP DISP 2 Select the help display icon r and ON press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. OFF ON: The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP
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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 Display the Option Screen (page 111). 2 Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET
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zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 111). 2 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. 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This
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SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of eight languages. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 111). 2 Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h
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TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera's DIGITAL/ AV terminal. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 111). 2 Select the TV output settings icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen appears.
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automatically switch to the S-video input mode, and no image will appear on the TV monitor. When connecting to an S-video input terminal i On your camera's Option Screen, set the "VIDEO OUTPUT" setting to "SVIDEO". If no image appears on the TV... i If the TV system setting or video output setting
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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
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POWER SAVE FUNCTION 3 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. 5 Press the SET button. h The standby time is set, and you
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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 name (image number) Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
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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
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1 Display the Option Screen (page 111). 2 Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET 3 Press the SET button. ON h The File Number Reset Screen appears. OFF ON: The file number reset function is on. OFF: The file number reset function is off. 4 Select "OFF", and press the SET
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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 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
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. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a a formatted card by using application software designed to restore data. However, even such application software cannot restore data after a full
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NO: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen. RESET SETTINGS RESET? YES NO 3 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings. HINT i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting
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Recording Time" on page 178. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera (page 40). h The remaining number of images appears in the upper left of the LCD monitor. h The remaining video recording time appears in the upper
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio data 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 53). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. 12 Remaining time 00 : 10 : 15 133 English
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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
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charge on the Playback Screen. i Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor
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DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS DOCKING STATION DOCKING STATION Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as well as for easy connection to a computer, printer or TV. A remote control unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback only). CAUTION
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monitor unit, and set it in the docking station. h Note the camera's orientation and the position of the docking station terminals, and insert the camera firmly. h Recharging begins as soon as the camera is set in the docking station. h During charging, the CHARGE indicator lights red. When charging
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, it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software. i Please refer to the included SANYO Software Pack instruction manual for information regarding operating your camera from a computer. DIGITAL/AV terminal To AC adaptor/ charger To USB connector on the computer or printer Supplied
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connect the DIGITAL/AV terminal of the docking station to the audio and video terminals of a TV. i After connecting the camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When the camera's monitor unit is closed and the camera is set in the docking station, press the CAMERA/CHARGE
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UNIT Use the supplied remote control unit to play back data from the docked camera. Remote control unit button operation 1 CH. 2 SET MENU 3 5 4 6 7 1 CH. (channel) h Switch the remote control code (page 143). 2 SET h Same operation as the camera's SET button. 3 MENU h Same operation as the
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PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Prepare the remote control unit The remote control unit comes with the battery already installed at the time of purchase. 1 Pull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operative when the insulating sheet
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control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters. At a distance of up to 7 meters Infrared emitter Remote control sensor 15° 15° 15° horizontally CAUTION i If the
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will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is to operate the camera. 1 Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking station. 2 Hold down
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PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION 1 Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the docking station (page 139). 2 Press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera lamp. CAMERA/CHARGE button CAMERA indicator 3 Set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. If the camera is set to the
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containing the images you want to print in the camera. 2 Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera to the printer (pages 138 and 154). DIGITAL/AV terminal To AC adaptor/ charger To USB connector on the printer Supplied USB interface cable The [n] mark on the plug is facing
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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
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DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 145). 2 Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. 3 Toggle the SET button to the left
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4 Specify the number of prints. 1 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. 5 Press the SET button. h Printing begins. ONE IMAGE COPIES 1 PRINT EXIT NOTE To cancel printing i
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DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 145). 2 Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. ALL IMAGES 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing
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Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 145). 2 Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. INDEX 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT EXIT
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confirm the images that are set to print and their DPOF settings. i Reserved images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. 151 English
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images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 h The Printer Settings Screen appears. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing. MEDIA TYPE PAPER SIZE LAYOUT QUALITY DATE
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the printer that is connected. i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera's Printer Settings Screen, select "PRINTER VALUE". i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera's printer settings will automatically change to "PRINTER VALUE". 153 English
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to the adaptor terminals. DC IN terminal: Connect the supplied AC adaptor/charger. DIGITAL/AV terminal: Connect to a computer, printer or TV. To docking station terminal on the camera Supplied USB interface cable or S-AV interface cable Supplied AC adaptor/charger NOTE The remote control
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ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation data is being saved on the card. The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary. Action Place the camera in your pocket to warm it up before
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Z: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as email 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
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due to the liquid crystals. 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 LCD monitor only appear
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is not locked properly. The image was captured at close range. 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 LCD monitor or in the image. Action When
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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
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does the "CARD IS PROTECTED" message appear? Why can't the camera be operated? Answer You have attempted to join video clips having the card is in the locked (protect) position. A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. Action Select video clips that have the same resolution
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camera abroad? Answer - Why does the "SYSTEM ERROR" message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service. 161 English
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. Cause The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. The battery compartment
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TROUBLESHOOTING Power Shooting Problem The camera is set in the docking station, but it does not recharge. An image pack in the AC adaptor/ charger is recharged first, after which the battery pack in the camera starts to recharge. To speed up recharging of a battery pack, set it in the AC adaptor
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Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. The digital . Erase the images that are not necessary. Save the images to separate media, then erase all the images from the card. Set the flash to automatic
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Shooting LCD monitor When zooming in or out, the zoom sensitivity to a lower setting. Reference page 51 81 Set the main switch to PLAY. 55 Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the 44 flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of 176
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Viewing images Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright. 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. The focus is not locked properly. The lens is dirty. Action Set the
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Viewing or a finger was blocking the lens or lens opening. There is no recorded data for the selected playback mode. The volume setting on the camera is too low. The digital camera is not correctly connected to the
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Image editing Charging Problem Cause You cannot edit or rotate an image. The battery pack is installed in the AC adaptor/ charger, but it is not being recharged. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. The protect mode is set. The battery pack
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TROUBLESHOOTING Charging Problem The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Cause A battery pack is also installed in the AC adaptor/ charger. * In this case,
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Misc. Problem Cause The "NO CARD" message appears. The "PROTECTED" message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not sound. No card is inserted. You have attempted to erase data that is protected from accidental erasure. The audio guide setting is set to "OFF". Action Turn
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TROUBLESHOOTING DOCKING STATION Remote control unit Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Cause The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the docking station). Something is obstructing the space between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor on the
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Remote control unit Problem Cause When a 1GB card is used, the recording capacity is less than 1GB. Please refer to the instructions that accompanied the card. Operate the remote control unit from a position up to 7 meters from the docking station. Change the remote control code. Reference page
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TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view / Fireworks + Lamp Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus
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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
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resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed b: 640 × 480 pixels, 985 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.8x zoom lens f=5.8 mm to 33.8 mm (35 mm film camera conversion f=38 mm to 220 mm
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AF: Still image shooting mode; Continuous AF: Video clip shooting mode), manual focus Self-timer 2-second delay, 10-second delay Time/date Recorded with in. (Maximum dimensions) Volume: Approx. 152 cc Weight Approx. 159 g (5.6 oz.) (Only the camera [without battery pack and card]) English 176
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SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors DIGITAL/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal Regrouped jack Audio 75 Ω, unbalanced NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) USB USB 2.0 (Full speed, equivalent to 1.1) DC IN (external DC power input) DC 4.7
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time for the supplied 128 MB/512 MB SD Memory Card, and for the commercially available 1 GB SD Memory Card. Shooting/
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SPECIFICATIONS Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Dimensions Temperature Humidity Weight PDS-C4 DC 4.7 V DC 4.2 V/4.7 V Supplied or separately sold Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), -20 to 60°C (-4 to
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140°F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 60 (W) × 33 (H) × 90 (D) mm 2.36 (W) × 1.30 (H) × 3.54 (D) in. Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz.) VPC-C4, C4S, C4GX : AC125 V, 7 A VPC-C4EX, C4EXS, C4E : AC250 V, 2.5 A i When using the supplied AC adaptor/charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in
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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
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, 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
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, it's better to use the optical zoom. Using the digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a clear photo
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