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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-C40EX VPC-C40E VPC-C40 VPC-C40GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C40EX, VPC-C40E, VPC-C40 and VPC-C40GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions
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    found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Conformity Model number: VPC-C40 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605
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    environment we live in! Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 139) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 146).
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    GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the card 1 Insert the card. 3 Close 1 Open 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the camera. DC IN terminal 2 Insert To power outlet Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord iii English
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    video clip recording button again. kStill image photography 1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. h The image is captured. Main switch ON/OFF button Still image
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    is moved to REC, the display changes to the Shooting Screen. Video clip pattern When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
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    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 62 For more accurate focus • "FOCUS RANGE" (manual focus) page 62 Set the focus to a narrow range • "FOCUS AREA SETTING" on page 64 Reduce video
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    " on page 58 Make images lighter or darker • "Exposure correction" on page 36 Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 65 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 66 Change the color of the images • "FILTERS" (monochrome filter/ sepia
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    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images • "Playing back a video clip" on page 42 Adjust the speaker volume • "PLAYBACK VOLUME" on page 74 Smooth out video clip playback • "SMOOTH PLAYBACK" on page 98 • "
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    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 1 CONTENTS 4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 11 SYSTEM MAP 14 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 15 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 17 POWER FOR THE CAMERA 20 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 22 OPERATION BUTTONS 24 „ BASIC OPERATION
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    -REDUCTION FUNCTION 111 ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY 112 FLICKER-REDUCTION 113 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING 114 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 115 SCREEN LANGUAGE 116 TV CARD 123 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 125 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 126 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 127 5 English
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    „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV 129 DIRECT PRINTING 130 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 139 TROUBLESHOOTING 146 SPECIFICATIONS 153 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 162 English 6
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i Lens cap: 1 7 English
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    i AC adaptor and power cord: 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. i Quick Guide English 8
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap Before using the lens cap, remove the protective film. 9 English
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    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 English 10
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    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. Twin menus for easy operation (pages 46 and 70) The novice photographer will have no problem
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    while recording a video clip (page 34) 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. 31 01:10:15 Movable monitor for any shooting angle
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    out the motion during video clip playback: Smooth playback (page 98) If a video clip was recording while the camera was moving fast, you might see a distracting video flicker when it is played back. For a playback that is comfortably even, you can use the "smooth
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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 AC adaptor (Supplied) Battery charger (Optional) Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card i Card
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    SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone 15 English
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    image shooting button [ ] Main switch Video clip recording button [] Zoom switch MENU button Battery cover LCD monitor Speaker ON/OFF button SET button Bottom Strap holder Tripod stand hole DC IN terminal • Use only the SANYO-specified AC adaptor. Card cover USB/AV terminal English 16
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    The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 123). Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover on the side. h Open the battery cover by lightly pressing it and sliding it towards the rear. 2 Insert
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    the [I] marks, and slide the cover towards the front to close it. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 20). Install the card 1 Open the monitor unit, and then open the card cover on the bottom of
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    stored in the card. HINT 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
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    page 127), it should be recharged as soon as possible. 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Turn the camera off, and connect the AC adaptor to the camera. h Charging begins as soon as the AC adaptor is connected to the camera. However, the camera does not charge when it is set to the shooting mode or PC
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    completed. Using a power outlet When the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera, power can be supplied from a power outlet. To power outlet 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
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    setting). i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is activated (page 118). 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. English 22
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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 22). 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 MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. Press the SET button. The selected icon
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    securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your
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    same 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. 27 English
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    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
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    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 images while the instant review display is showing by toggling the SET button to the left or right. i Cancel the instant review display (for a video
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    CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera (page 22). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. During shooting, it is not necessary to continue pressing
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    CAPTURING IMAGES HINT Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. Focus lock during video clip recording i The autofocus can be set to
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    Capturing still images 1 Turn on the camera (page 22). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and
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    you wish to F3.8 focus on, you can refocus, for example, 1/89 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. Shutter speed Aperture The shutter speed and aperture are Motion alert icon displayed i When the
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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 22). Main switch 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. 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 114). 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in
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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 While the Shooting Screen is displayed, toggle the SET button to the right. h The exposure
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    can make audio recordings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 22), and set the main switch to REC. 2 Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps HQ 3 From the
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    4 Press the video clip recording button. h Audio recording begins. During 00:09:45 recording, < appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h Take care not to cover the microphone with your fingers. h When the
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    VIEWING IMAGES 1 Turn on the camera (page 22), and set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern
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    9-image display playback 1 Turn on the camera (page 22), and set the main switch to PLAY. Zoom switch Main switch 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. 3 Select
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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 Push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of
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    VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS Playing back a video clip Follow these steps to play back a video clip. To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. Pause During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up.
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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. CAUTION If no audio is heard
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    PLAYING BACK AUDIO DATA Listen to your audio recordings. 1 Display the desired audio data. 00:00:00 2 Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: While the audio memo is playing, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast
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    1 settings (page 47) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 49) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 22). 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 (page 45). 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is
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    DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 87 VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 47 English
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    recording button is pressed. 7 Option icon (page 100) h Displays the Option Screen. 8 PAGE display (page 46) 9 Help display (page 108) 0 Remaining battery power (page 127) i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active
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    DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 87 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 49 English
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    off 2 Focus range menu (page 62) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up) mode 3 Focus mode menu (page 64) K: 8 PAGE display (page 46) 9 Help display (page 108) 0 Remaining battery power (page 127) i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously
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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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    You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full
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    , and press the SET button. HINT 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 152. English 54
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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 the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). 2 Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in closeup shots (cosmetic
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    (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode). 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). 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 32. h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button. HINT i You can change the
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    SELF-TIMER 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). 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: Turns
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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 shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button one more
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    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 114) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to
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    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) 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
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    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 60 cm (23.62 in.) (super macro mode: wide end only
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    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
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    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 LCD monitor. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). 12 2 Select the desired
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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
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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 45). 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 45). 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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    3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. 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
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    1 settings (page 71) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 72) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 22). 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 (page 69). 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. PAGE indication PLAYBACK
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    (page 79) h Specify the print settings (DPOF settings). 7 Option icon (page 100) h Display the Option Screen. 8 PAGE display (page 70) 9 Help display (page 108) 0 Remaining battery power (page 127) 71 English
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    2 Resize (page 87) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Red-eye correction (page 88) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural. 4 Extract still image (page 90) h Extract a still PAGE display (page 70) 9 Help display (page 108) 0 Remaining battery power (page 127) English 72
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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 69). 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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    PLAYBACK 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 69). 2 Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 3 Toggle the SET button
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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 69). 2 Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h "LOCK?" appears. h If the protect mode has
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    CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 123). 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 69). 2 Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button. h The Erase Mode Screen appears. ONE ERASE:
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    4 Toggle the SET button up 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 The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data, select "YES", and press the
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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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    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. 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 79). 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 79). 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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    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). 2 Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. RIGHT:Rotates
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    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 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display PAGE 2
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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 Display the image to be modified, and display the
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    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
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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 Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save. 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page
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    the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is recommended that
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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
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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. EDIT VIDEO
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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 Editing starts. h If "YES" was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new
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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 69). 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
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    SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with camera moving fast. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). 2 Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.
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    clip data> 2 Image or sound number 3 Protect setting 4 File size INFO 100-0002 2 3 5 Shooting or recording time 8 2288x1712 987KB 4 6 Remaining battery charge IRIS F3.3 7 Date and time of image SHUTTER 1/30 8 Still image resolution EXPOSE 0.3 settings 2005.12.25 19:00 6 7
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    icon. h The Option Screen appears. h The Option Screen is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. Option icon PAGE indication : ADV. SETTINGS : CAMERA SETTINGS 4 Toggle the SET button down. h The menu appears. 1/3 CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION
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    Screen 1/3 1 CLOCK SET 2 OPERATION BEEP 3 HELP DISP 4 POST VIEW 5 WIND NOISE REDUC. 6 NOISE REDUCTION G 7 IMAGE SETTINGS 8 FLICKER REDUCT 9 DIGITAL ZOOM 0 LCD BRIGHTNESS A LANGUAGE B TV SYSTEM C POWER SAVE D FILE NO. RESET E FORMAT F RESET SETTINGS 101 English
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    's USB/AV terminal. C Power save function (page 118) D File number reset (page 120) h Select the file number reset function. E Card format (page 123) h Use the camera to format the memory card. F Reset camera settings (page 125) h Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. G Remaining battery
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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,
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    3 Set the date. 1 Select "DATE". CLOCK SET 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. DATE 3 Set the date to "2005/12/24". 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.
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    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 and 2). To correct the date and time settings i After steps 1 and 2, select the
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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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    SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. AUDIO GUIDE OPERATION VOL EXIT ON 4 h The screen to select operation sounds appears. h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. h Toggle the SET
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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 100). 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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    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 2 Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 SEC: The post-
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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 100). 2 Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET
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    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 2 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
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    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 2 Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET
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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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    zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 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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    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera's LCD monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 2 Select
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    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 2 Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h
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    SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera's USB/AV terminal. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 2 TV. When set to "PAL" and connected to a TV using the included AV interface cable (page 129) Shooting: Images are displayed on the LCD monitor only and do not appear
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    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
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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 100). 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
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    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 resolve the problem. FORMAT: A normal formatting is executed. FULL FORMAT: The entire card is scanned and formatted. (When there is little battery power
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    not be completely erased from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. 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
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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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    a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible the main switch to REC, and turn Remaining number of images on the camera (page 22). h The remaining number of images Remaining video recording time
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    charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining charge . IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW Battery pack remaining charge indicator Battery pack remaining charge indicator Battery remaining charge Approx. full.
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    HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen. 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, etc
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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. To the USB/AV terminal Yellow plug: To the VIDEO input terminal DC IN terminal To power outlet Supplied
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    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 LCD monitor. To the USB/AV terminal USB CONNECTION CARD READER PictBridge PC CAMERA CANCEL To USB connector
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    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
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    To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 130). 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 or right to
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    DIRECT PRINTING 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 HINT To cancel
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    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 130). 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 begins. PRINT
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    DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 130). 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.
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    the images that are set to print and their DPOF settings. CAUTION i Reserved images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. English 136
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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 Complete the printing setup (page 130). 2 Select the printer settings icon v, and
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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". English 138
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    pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired. 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. Action Place the
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    setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer - - - 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
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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 in
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    The subject was too bright. The focus is not locked properly. 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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    during battery recharging? Why does the "CARD FULL" message appear? Why does the "CARD IS PROTECTED" message appear? Why can't the camera be 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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    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. 145 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. Cause The battery pack is dead. Power The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Shooting The camera turns off by itself. An image
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Shooting 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 The battery pack is dead. The still image mode is set to J. The digital zoom setting is set to "OFF". The battery pack
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    Shooting LCD monitor Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily sensitivity to a lower setting. Reference page 35 66 Set the main switch to PLAY. 39 Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the 26 flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of 155
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is 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
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    Problem The . The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. The TV system setting is not correct. The digital camera is not correctly connected to the TV adjust the volume. Select the correct TV system setting. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on the TV
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Image editing Misc. Problem Cause You cannot edit or rotate an image. The "NO CARD" message appears. The "PROTECTED" message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section "Possible No. of
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    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 range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be
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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
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    , bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps a: 640 .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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    SPECIFICATIONS : Still image shooting mode; Continuous AF: Video clip shooting mode), manual focus Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Recorded with image data no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20) × 1 (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) VAR
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    Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight 69 (W) × 108 (H) × 34 (D) mm 2.72 (W) × 4.25 (H) × 1.34 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volume: Approx. 152 cc Approx. 152 g (5.4 oz.) (Only the camera [without battery pack and card]) English 156
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    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal DC IN pixels, 30 fps) 200 minutes: LCD 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
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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 (128MB, 512MB, 1GB). Shooting/ recording mode Still image mode Video clip mode Sound recording
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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. Color Multi-indicator status Camera status Multi-indicator Green Lit Flashing Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode active
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    Power cord rated value VPC-C40, C40GX VPCC40EX, C40E AC 125 V, 7 A AC 250 V, 2.5 A i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details. Supplied Li-ion battery pack Model number
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    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
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    correctly, and press the still images shooting button halfway. 3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the LCD 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
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    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
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    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
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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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VPC-C40EX
VPC-C40E
VPC-C40
VPC-C40GX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Movie Camera
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.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C40EX, VPC-C40E,
VPC-C40 and VPC-C40GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.