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  • Sanyo VPC-E6U | VPC-E6U Owners Manual English - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera VPC-E6EX VPC-E6 VPC-E6GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-E6EX, VPC-E6 and VPC-E6GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
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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-E6 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address:
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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 150) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 157).
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    Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery slot cover, and insert the battery pack. h The battery slot cover is located on the bottom of the camera. Battery/card cover Battery pack (+) (-) mark 2 Use the supplied AC adaptor to charge the battery pack. h Charging will take approximately 90 minutes
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    . ON/OFF button Shutter button MENU button kVideo clip recording 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. 2 Press the MENU button, and toggle the SET button to the right. h The camera changes to the video clip recording mode. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Press the shutter button. h Recording
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    Shooting Screen. SET button Video clip pattern When you are finished taking pictures... Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. v English
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    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and 42 Close-up photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (supermacro mode) on page 67 For more accurate focus • "FOCUS RANGE" (manual focus) page 68 Set the focus to a narrow range • "FOCUS AREA SETTING" on page 76 Check the focus
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    (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 48 Increase the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 78 Photographing people • "SCENE SELECT the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 77 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page
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    Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Change the color of the images • "FILTERS" (monochrome filter/ sepia filter) on page 52 Make white appear natural • "WHITE BALANCE" on page 79 Add an audio track to still image data • "ADDING A VOICE MEMO" on page 82
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    Data managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio data • "9-image/36-image display playback" on page 36 Delete data • "ERASING DATA" on page 89 Protect images from accidental erasure • "IMAGE PROTECT" on page 87 Format a card • "
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    ACCESSORIES 9 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 11 SYSTEM MAP 13 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 14 INSTALLING THE CARD 16 POWER FOR THE CAMERA 18 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 21 DATE AND TIME SETTING 23 „ BASIC OPERATION ABOUT THE 2WAY SHOOTING GUIDE (Guidance
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    „ SHOOTING (SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN) ACCESSING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN 53 TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTING 63 RESOLUTION SETTING 64 MAKE AN AUDIO RECORDING 65 FOCUS RANGE 67 SELF-TIMER 69 SHUTTER OPERATION SETTING 71 FOCUS AREA SETTING 76 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 77 ISO
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    DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN 114 SET THE 2WAY SHOOTING GUIDE SETTING 117 SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY 118 OPERATION FUNCTION 130 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .... 133 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 135 CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY 136 CHECKING THE
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    „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV 140 DIRECT PRINTING 141 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 150 TROUBLESHOOTING 157 SPECIFICATIONS 165 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 175 English 8
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    : 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 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
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    types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card". i The cards in the illustrations in
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    loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, an easy-to-understand guidance Guide display (see page 26) The current shooting settings are visible right on the Shooting Screen. When the camera detects a possible problem-such as camera
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    Mode Select Screen Switch between the still photo shooting and video clip recording modes with a single on-screen action. Accessing the Shooting Setting Screen has never been so fast. SCENE PHOTO SETTING SCENE MOVIE SETTING Create a schedule
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    SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, AV interface cable TV 13 English AC adaptor (Supplied) Battery charger (Optional) Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card/
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    SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button (with touch sensor) Touch sensor indicator ON/OFF button Flash Speaker Microphone Self-timer indicator Lens The lens barrier is closed when the camera is turned off. English 14
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    PARTS NAMES Rear ON/OFF button Shutter button Strap holder Bottom Zoom switch Playback button [H] MENU button DC IN terminal SET button LCD monitor Multi-indicator USB/AV terminal Tripod stand hole Battery/card cover 15 English
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    . By using a card, however, you will be able to take many more photos. The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 133). 1 Open the battery/card cover. h While gently pressing the battery/card cover, slide it open. Battery/card cover (on the
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    in the card. HINT Shooting without a card installed i The camera has a 16MB internal memory that lets you photograph and playback images even when there is no card installed. When the camera is turned on with no card installed, the internal memory icon is
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    of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. The battery pack must be charged before it can be used in the camera. Also, if the battery power becomes depleted when the camera is being used (see CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE [page 138]), it should be recharged as soon as possible
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    will take approximately 90 minutes. h The multi-indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. ON/OFF button i Turn the camera off. Camera Multi-indicator During recharging: Lights red Charging complete: OFF To power outlet DC IN terminal Supplied power cord Supplied AC adaptor
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    a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is
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    . h The Playback Screen appears on the LCD monitor (page 35). LCD monitor Playback button [H] Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button. h The camera turns off. h When the playback button [H] or ON/OFF button is pressed
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    the power save (sleep) function is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). i When the power save function
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    7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2005 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button. 2 Toggle the SET button down. h The appears (page 53). 3 Display the Option Screen (page 114). 2WAY SHOOT GUIDE STARTUP DISPLAY CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW 4 Toggle the SET
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    5 Set the date. 1 Select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 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. Toggle the SET button up
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING h If "DISP OFF" is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback. 4 Press the SET button. 8 Select "EXIT", and press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Screen. h To return to the Shooting Screen,
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    BASIC OPERATION ABOUT THE 2WAY SHOOTING GUIDE (Guidance display) Your camera features a "2WAY Shooting Guide" by which the shooting settings and a next-step guide are shown on the display. Focus by touching shutter button * All the icons do not appear at the same time. 1 Shooting Screen 2
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    to the left again to display the 2WAY Shooting Guide. Focus by touching shutter button i By selecting the 2WAY shooting guide icon * from the Option Screen, you can set the camera to display the 2WAY Shooting Guide (page 117). In this manual... i For the purpose of clarity, the LCD monitor display
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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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    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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    i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. English 30
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    (video clip recording mode). When shooting, you can switch the shooting mode on the Mode Select Screen. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button. h The Mode Select Screen appears. 2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right. h The shooting mode is switched
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    sound data is recorded in the camera's internal memory or on the card installed in the camera. i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the camera's internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next image can
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    images are captured. For more information about taking sequential shots, please see page 72. Shooting single shots 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. h The Still Image Shooting Screen appears. 2 Rest your finger on the shutter button. h If the touch sensor (page 63) has been set to ON
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    the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle. i The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. Shutter speed Aperture About the focus indicator i A green focus indicator appears when Motion alert
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    the left. To display the next image: Toggle the SET button to the right. h To return to Shooting Screen, press the playback button [H]. h When the playback button [H] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the
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    9-image/36-image display playback 1 Press the playback button [H]. 2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. h When [W] on the zoom switch is pressed again, the 36-image display appears. To return to the 9-image display, press [T] on the zoom switch. 3 Select the image to
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    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 Display the image that 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 displayed. h Toggle the SET button to view
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    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. 2 Press the MENU button. h The Mode Select Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button to the right to select "MOVIE", and press the MENU button. h
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    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back the video clip 6 Press the playback button [H]. h The video clip just recorded appears on the LCD monitor. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. 7 Press the SET button. h Video clip playback begins
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    zoom switch. Softer: During playback, press [W] on the zoom switch. When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. English 40
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    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 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. Display the video clip playback point i During video
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    has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled, and whether or not the optical zoom during video clip recording is enabled (page 123). 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch
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    . Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off). J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that
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    3 Toggle the SET button up to set the flash mode. h Each time the SET button is toggled up, the flash mode changes. h Display the icon for the desired flash mode. 4 Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT In the automatic flash
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    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. h If the Mode Select Screen or a menu screen (Shooting Setting Screen) is active, press the MENU button to exit it. MENU
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    a cinch to get beautiful photos every time, simply by selecting the setting that matches your shooting conditions. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button. h The Mode Select Screen appears. ON/OFF button MENU button 2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right
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    OVERVIEW OF THE EASY SETTINGS SCREEN SCENE: FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS 1 Scene select menu (page 48) .: Full auto photography /: Sports photography 0: Portrait photography 1: Landscape photography 2: Night view photography (Available only when shooting single shots) 3: Fireworks photography (
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    You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the Easy Settings Screen (page 46). 2 Select the scene select menu. .: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto
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    SCENE SELECT 3 Select the desired icon from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the scene select setting. 4 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 38. For still image shooting, see page 33. h To return to normal photography, select . from the scene select
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    still images with voice memo. CAUTION i When capturing images using the lamp 4,fireworks 3 or night view 2 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 163. English 50
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    SCENE SELECT How to use the best shot feature 1 Set the camera to the still image shooting mode, select the best shot icon 5 from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. 2 Press the shutter button. h
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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 Easy Settings Screen (page 46). 2 Select the filter menu. 6: No filter is used (normal photography). 7: Skin tones are enhanced in closeup shots (
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    turning the shutter button touch sensor ON/OFF. This mode is also used to create audio recordings. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button. h The Mode Select Screen appears. ON/OFF button MENU button 2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right
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    Switching the page The Shooting Setting Screen consists of two pages: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. 1 Display the 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 the left, the PAGE changes. TOUCH SENSOR ON <
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    ACCESSING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN Overview of the Shooting Setting Screen (still images) PAGE 1 TOUCH SENSOR ON 55 English
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    [: Shoot image at 640 × 480 resolution 3 Focus range menu (page 67) *: Shoot using the autofocus. +: Close-up photography ): Distant focus -: Manual focus L: Continuous AF 4 Flash menu (page 43) k: Automatic flash mode m: Forced flash mode l: Flash off mode n: Red-eye reduction 5 Self-timer
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    ACCESSING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN PAGE 2 FOCUS METHOD 9-PT AUTOFOCUS 57 English
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    ). *: Corresponds to ISO50 u: Corresponds to ISO100 v: Corresponds to ISO200 w: Corresponds to ISO400 4 White balance menu (page 79) >: The camera will determine the setting automatically. r: For photography in fair weather (sunny) conditions o: In overcast conditions p: Under fluorescent lighting
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    ACCESSING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN Overview of the Shooting Setting Screen (video clips) PAGE 1 TOUCH SENSOR ON 59 English
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    compression)
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    ACCESSING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN PAGE 2 FLICKER REDUCT OFF 61 English
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    1 Flicker-reduction menu (page 81) *: Set the flicker-reduction function to OFF. o: Set the flicker-reduction function to ON. 2 ISO sensitivity menu (page 78) t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (corresponds to ISO450 to 1800). *: Corresponds to ISO450 u: Corresponds to ISO900 v: Corresponds
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    set to OFF. TOUCH SENSOR ON 3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h The selected touch sensor function is set. CAUTION i When the camera is attached to a tripod, the touch sensor sensibility may be diminished. This happens because the touch sensor works by detecting changes in the
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    RESOLUTION SETTING By setting the 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 PAGE 1 of the Shooting Setting
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    MAKE AN AUDIO RECORDING In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the Shooting Setting Screen for the video clip recording mode (page 53). 2 Select the audio recording icon < from
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    Playing back audio recordings Listen to your audio recordings. 1 Display the desired audio data. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. 2 Play back the recording. Forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: While the audio memo is playing, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback: While
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    53). 2 Select the focus range menu. h Display the focus menu. *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft), as well as to infinity (manual focus). L: The camera continuously focuses on the subject (continuous AF: still image shooting mode
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    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 focus and compose the photo. About zoom movement when using the
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    SELF-TIMER 1 Display PAGE 1 of the Shooting Setting Screen (page 53). 2 Select the self-timer menu. h The self-timer icons are shown. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after
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    HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to
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    operates when the shutter button is pressed. 1 Set the camera to the still image shooting mode, and display PAGE 1 of the Shooting Setting Screen (page 53). 2 Select the operation mode menu. c: When the shutter button
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    Shooting sequential shots When the shutter button is pressed, three still images are captured in succession. 1 Select the sequential shots icon P from the operation mode menu, and press the SET button. h If the resolution is set to k, the setting changes automatically to y and the images are
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    SHUTTER OPERATION SETTING Making a schedule shot You can enter a captured still image in the schedule. 1 Select the schedule photo icon & from the operation mode menu, and press the SET button. 2 Press the SET button again. h The calendar appears on the LCD monitor. 3 Toggle the SET button left,
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    Composite photo Shoot two separate still images, and combine them to create a composite still image. 1 Select the composite icon - from the operation mode menu, and press the SET button. 2 Press the SET button again. h The frame selection display appears. 3 Toggle the SET button left or right to
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    SHUTTER OPERATION SETTING ID photos You can create ID photos to use in circulars, ads, and other publications, as well as in identification documents. 1 Select the ID photo icon . from the operation mode menu, and press the SET button. 2 Press the MENU button twice. h The ID photo outline appears on
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    from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the LCD monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor. 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (page 53). 2 Select the focus mode menu
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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 PAGE 2 of the Shooting Setting Screen (page 53). 2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu. h The ISO
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    the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the Shooting Setting Screen (page 53). 2 Select the white balance menu. h The white balance menu appears. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically WHITE BALANCE AUTO based on
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    3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you select
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    the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flickerreduction setting is set for a frequency of 50 Hz. 1 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode, and display PAGE 2 of the Shooting Setting Screen (page 53). 2 Select the flicker-reduction menu. h The flicker
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    record up to approximately 10 seconds of sound (called a "voice memo") when capturing the image. The voice memo is a monaural recording. 1 Set the camera to the still image shooting mode, and display PAGE 1 of the Shooting Setting Screen (page 53). 2 Select the capture still image with voice memo
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    PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera's playback settings. 1 Press the playback button [H]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Playback button [H] 2 Press the MENU button. h The Playback
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    Switching the page The Playback Setting Screen consists of two pages: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. 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. PROTECT
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    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 PROTECT Change image protect setting 1 Protect (page 87) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 2 Erase (page 89) h Delete images from the card memory. 3 Playback volume control (page 91) h
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    PAGE 2 ROTATE Rotate image 1 Rotate image (page 100) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 99) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Extract still image (page 101) h Extract a still image from a video clip. 4 Copy image (page 102) 5 Print settings (page 104) h Specify the print settings. 6
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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 PAGE 1 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 83). 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 133). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image... i Display the desired data 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 PAGE 1 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 83). 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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    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 83). 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 left or right to adjust the
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    ZOOM JUMP PLAYBACK You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus. 1 Display a still image to view using zoom jump playback. Zoom switch 2 Press the SET button. h The image is magnified. h If the magnified view appears to be in focus, then the overall image will be
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    DISPLAYING THE SCHEDULE Photos that were captured as schedule shots can be viewed in a calendarformat schedule. Previously captured images can also be entered in the schedule, and images can be removed from the schedule as desired (page 94). 1 Make a schedule shot (page 73). 2 Display a still
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    ENTER AN IMAGE IN THE SCHEDULE You can enter a previously captured still image in the schedule, as well as remove images from the schedule. Display the Save To Calender Screen 1 Display the image you wish to enter in the schedule, and access PAGE 1 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 83). 2
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    ENTER AN IMAGE IN THE SCHEDULE Entering an image in the schedule 1 Display the image you wish to enter, and display the Save To Calendar Screen (page 94). 2 Select "SPECIFY DATE", and press the SET button. h The screen to specify the date appears. 3 Specify the date in which you wish to enter
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    Removing an image from the schedule 1 Display the schedule image you wish to remove, and display the Save To Calendar Screen (page 94). 2 Select "DELETE FROM CALENDAR", and press the SET button. h The Confirm Delete screen appears. SAVE TO CALENDAR DATE:2005/10/11(TUE) DELETE? 3 Select "YES",
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    ADDING/DELETING A VOICE MEMO You can add a voice memo to a still image previously recorded. You can also erase the voice memo only from an image. 1 Display the still image to which you want to add a voice memo. h If the image already has a voice memo recorded, the voice memo icon : appears. 2
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    SET button. h Voice memo recording starts when the shutter button is pressed and released. Talk into the microphone on the digital camera. h A voice memo of up to about 10 seconds can be recorded. h To end the recording before 10 seconds has elapsed, press the shutter button
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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. 2 Display PAGE 2
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    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 83). 2 Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. RIGHT:Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. LEFT: Rotates
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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 PAGE 2 of the Playback Setting Screen (
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    's internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. 1 Insert the card in the camera (page 16). 2 Display PAGE 2 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 83). 3 Select the copy image icon S, and press the SET button. h The Copy Image Screen
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    COPY DATA 5 Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination. 6 Select the desired type of copy.
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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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    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 (page 101)) 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
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    Specifying date imprinting and number of prints 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 104). 2 Select ALL IMAGES or EACH IMAGE. ALL IMAGES: The set print
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    PRINT SETTINGS 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:
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    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. EACH IMAGE SETTINGS DATE
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    PRINT SETTINGS 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 SET INDEX PRINT? YES EXIT 4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for
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    Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 104). 2 Select "ALL CLEAR". PRINT SETTING ALL IMAGES EACH IMAGE INDEX ALL CLEAR EXIT 3 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for
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    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 1 Display PAGE 2 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 83). 2 Select the slideshow icon V, and press the SET button. h The Slideshow Screen appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image). EFFECT: Select a
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    3 Select "START", and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback starts. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. CAUTION i Voice memos are not played back during slideshow playback. English 112
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    DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. 1 Display the desired image. 2 Press and hold the MENU button for at least 2 seconds. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again,
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    to the right. h The Option Screen appears. h If the SET button is toggled down, the Option Screen menu appears. :PAGE2 ADV. SETTINGS :OPTION CAMERA SETTINGS 1/3 :PAGE1/2 BAS/ADV SETTINGS To exit the Option Screen To return to the Shooting Screen or Playback Screen → Press the MENU button. To
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    DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen 2WAY SHOOT GUIDE STARTUP DISPLAY CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW ZOOM SETTING LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 115 English
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    the camera's buttons are pressed and turn the audio guide on or off. 5 Help display setting (page 121) h Turn the help display on or off. 6 Post-view (page 122) h Specify how long a still image is displayed on the LCD monitor after it is captured. 7 Zoom setting (page 123) h Set the digital
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    the Option Screen (page 114). 2 Select the 2WAY shooting guide icon *, and press the SET button. h The 2WAY Shooting Guide Screen appears. ON: The 2WAY Shooting Guide is enabled. OFF: The 2WAY Shooting Guide is disabled. 2WAY SHOOT GUIDE ON OFF 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET
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    the display that appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is turned on. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 114). 2 Select the startup display icon +, and press the SET button. h The Startup Display Setting Screen appears. Xacti: The Xacti display is shown. SCHEDULE: The image that was entered for
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    , or when a photo is taken using the self-timer. KEY SW: Select the sound that is produced when a camera button (SET button, MENU button, etc.) is pressed. AUDIO GUIDE: Mute or enable the camera's audio help guide. CHANGE SETTINGS: Change the settings of the operation sounds. 119 English
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    OPERATION BEEP h The screen to change the settings TURN ON/OFF ON appears. SHUTTER D KEY SW A 4 Toggle the SET button up or down AUDIO GUIDE ON OPERATION VOL 4 to select the desired setting, and EXIT press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears.
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    HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages are shown on the LCD monitor. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 114). 2 Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. ON: The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled.
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    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the shutter button is pressed. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 114). 2 Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 SEC: The post-view image is
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    , you may wish disable the optical zoom (OFF). Also, if the deterioration of image quality characteristic of the digital zoom function is not to your liking, you may choose to disable the digital zoom (OFF) and shoot using only the optical zoom. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 114). 2 Select the
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    zoom setting is set to OFF, the zoom can be still operated whenever the camera is not recording. This means that you an use the zoom switch to compose the picture before actually beginning recording. i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation: When the resolution is set to
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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. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such
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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 114). 2 Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h
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    TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera's USB/AV terminal. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 114). 2 Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC:
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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 power save function is set.
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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 114). 2 Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET 3 Press the SET button. ON h The File Number Reset Screen OFF appears. 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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    or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set 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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    monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card is being formatted. Reformatting reformatted 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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    number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible images and video recording time 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button. h Display the Shooting Screen.
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    CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY For audio data 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 65). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. Remaining time HINT i When the remaining number of images or the
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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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    the Playback Setting Screen or 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.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50
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    the VIDEO input terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable To the AUDIO White plug input terminal Switch input to VIDEO Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the
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    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera's LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations 1 Insert the card containing the images you wish to
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    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 batteries for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is
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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 141). 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 HINT To cancel printing 1
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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 141). 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 141). 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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    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. 147 English
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    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 141). 2 Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET
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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". 149 English
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    ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this on the card or to the camera's internal memory. 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
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    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? 151 English Answer - - - Action All settings except the self-timer and the
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    due to the liquid crystals. Action Set the scene select function to the landscape 1 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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    a magnified portion of a zoom jump image, or for video clips. 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 recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the LCD monitor or in the image. Action When
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    clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom. - The sound of the camera's mechanical action was recorded. The volume on the TV is set to the minimum. The volume of the camera is set to 0. This is a characteristic of the TV. There is a problem with the printer. Action Not a malfunction. Not
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    emitted from the AC adaptor. There is no more available memory on the card or in the camera's internal memory. The lock switch on the card is in the locked (protect) position. A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. Action Move the AC adaptor further away from the TV or radio
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    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's video output to NTSC or PAL. " still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service. English 156
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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. An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Shooting Cause The battery pack is dead. The
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    Shooting Problem An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. The flash does not operate. The digital zoom does not work. A selected. The battery pack is dead. The still image mode is set to k. The digital zoom setting is set to "OFF". The battery pack is consumed. Action Install a
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Shooting LCD monitor When zooming in or out, the ISO sensitivity to a lower setting. Reference page 42 78 Press the playback button 35 [H]. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the 28 flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of 168
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    Viewing images Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright. bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The focus is not locked properly.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Connecting to a TV Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct data in the installed card. The 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. The TV input
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    Misc. Problem Cause You cannot edit or rotate an image. The "PROTECTED" message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not Set the audio guide setting to "ON". Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than 1GB. Please refer to the instructions that accompanied the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters During still image shooting . When using a filter, the + focus range setting is not available. / 0 1 The + and ) focus
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    During video clip recording . / When using a filter, the + focus range setting is not available. 0 1 2 3 4 The + and ) focus range settings are not available. The focus range is fixed at ). The + and ) focus range settings are not available. About the scene select function and focus range
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    SPECIFICATIONS Digital Camera Type Recording system Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Digital recording Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan
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    160 × 120 pixels, 15 frames/second, standard compression (video clip recording only) Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Curved optical 3.0× zoom lens f=6.3 mm to 18.9 mm (35 mm film camera conversion f=38 mm to 114 mm) Autofocus, 9 groups, 11 elements Open F=3.3 (Wide) to 4.0 (Tele) Smallest
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    SPECIFICATIONS Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity LCD monitor 20 cm (7.87 in.) (Wide)/50 cm (19.69 in.) (Tele) to infinity (normal photography), 1 cm (0.39 in.) (Wide)/
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    . 50 cm (1.64 ft.) to 2.0 m (6.56 ft.) (Tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction TTL-type AF (9-point range finder/spot focus), manual focus (16 steps) 2-second delay, 10-second delay Recorded with image data 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation), -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) (storage
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    SPECIFICATIONS Digital camera connectors USB/AV (communication/sound and image output) terminal DC IN (external TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option mode Screen) USB USB 2.0 High-speed PC camera: USB video class DC 5.0 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor [VAR-G8])
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    /Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera's internal memory (16MB) and for the commercially available 128MB and1GB SD Memory Card. Shooting/ recording mode Single-shot mode (no voice memo
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    SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the multi-indicator The camera's multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator status Camera status Multi-indicator Off - Charging completed Connected to a Lit - computer or printer; during charging
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    49.5 (W) × 25.5 (H) × 68.3 (D) mm 1.95" (W) × 1.00" (H) × 2.69" (D) Weight (without power cord) Approx. 169 g (5.96 oz.) Power cord VPC-E6EX, GX AC 250 V, 2.5 A rated value VPC-E6 AC 125 V, 7 A i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance
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    Supplied Lithium-ion battery pack Model number Voltage Capacity Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight DB-L20 3.7 V 720 mAh 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (during use, recharged) -10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F) (storage) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 39.4 (W) × 6.0 (H) × 35.5 (D) mm 1.
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    actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for
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    1 The shutter button was pressed before the image was focused. 2 After the image was focussed, the subject moved. h Even if camera focusses the subject once, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of focus. 3 The focus setting is not set for the
  • Sanyo VPC-E6U | VPC-E6U Owners Manual English - Page 182
    subject is automatically determined when you press the shutter 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
  • Sanyo VPC-E6U | VPC-E6U Owners Manual English - Page 183
    can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or changing the exposure setting. Photographing moving subjects (sports mode /) 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 shutter button
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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-E6EX
VPC-E6
VPC-E6GX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital 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-E6EX, VPC-E6 and
VPC-E6GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.