INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E1500TP Digital Camera 14 Mega Pixels Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Table of Contents Preface ....................................................................................................4 About this Manual ..............................................................................4 Safety and Handling Precautions..........................................................5 FCC Information.................................................................................8 Declaration of Conformity....................................................................
Using the Stabilizer........................................................................... 31 Setting the Zoom Control .................................................................. 32 Using Flash ...................................................................................... 33 Setting the Focus Mode .................................................................... 34 Setting the Drive Mode .....................................................................
Viewing in Calendar Mode ................................................................. 65 Zooming images............................................................................... 66 Playing Videos.................................................................................. 67 Playing Voice Recording .................................................................... 67 Playing Voice Memo.......................................................................... 68 Volume Control ..............
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trademark Recognition Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Caution Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the batteries rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak.
For American Users The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
For EU Users The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-E1500TP Trade name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTES ON USING TOUCH PANEL Touch panel is designed for operating the camera by touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. You can operate by directly tapping the monitor with your finger. Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball pint pens. In such • • • • situations below, even if you tap the touch panel, it won't have any reaction: Operate the camera when it is still in the pouch. Tap with your fingernail. Some other things were dropped onto the screen.
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go. • Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. • Sanyo Electric declines all responsible for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For Windows: • Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 • Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above • Memory: 512MB or above • HDD space: 200 MB or above • 16bit color display monitor • Microsoft DirectX 9.
Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package.
Camera Views Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. Flash Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone 5. 6. 7.
Top View 8. 9. 10. 11. Stabilizer button Zoom lever Shutter button ON/OFF (Power button) 12. 13. Battery/Memory compartment USB/TV Out 14. 15. Speaker Tripod screw hole 16.
Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Stabilizer The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. Press to set stabilizer on/off. Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip. Zoom lever In photo and movie mode, spin the zoom lever to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.
Delete Tap to delete the file. Previous file Tap to view the previous file. Next file Tap to view the next file. Exit Tap to exit the menu. Return Tap to return main menu or last screen. OK Tap to apply the setting. Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. Users can store images up to 14MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.
Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment. Please read "Battery Information" on page 10 before inserting/removing batteries. 1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery. 2. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 3.
4. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. 1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera. 3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place. 4. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment. To remove the SD/SDHC card 1.
Charging the Battery by USB In other way charging the battery, you can use the USB cable to connect the camera with PC or USB adapter. 1. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown. 2. Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for charging. • When the battery is charging, the LED indicator lights up. • When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator goes off.
Turning the Power On and Off Press the Power button to turn on the camera. There are two ways to turn on the camera: • The startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode. • The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens is not extended. To turn off the camera, press the Power button. Initial Settings When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera.
Setting the Date & Time 1. Tap the screen to select Year/Month/Date or Hour/Minute. 2. Tap or to change the value for the date and time. to apply. 3. Tap If necessary, tap to return the language menu. Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos. Holding down the or buttons to change the values continuously. Modes Your camera has two modes: Record Mode This is the default mode while you turn on the camera every time. You are able to take images and record videos/audio clips in this mode.
Using the Touch Screen The touch screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. It also provides all kinds of touch buttons to control the settings for the camera. The display on the touch screen is called the On Screen Display or OSD. Touch screen Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout No. Item Description 1 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled. 2 Focus area Indicates focus area. 3 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
12 Quality Displays quality settings. 13 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings. 14 Metering Displays metering settings. 15 White balance Displays white balance settings. 16 Contrast Displays contrast settings. 17 Saturation Displays saturation settings. 18 Exposure Displays exposure settings. 19 ISO Displays ISO settings. 20 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings. 21 Aperture value Displays aperture settings.
Scene Mode - Movie Mode Screen Layout Standby layout No. Recording Layout Item Description 1 Touch button - Record mode Tap to launch the scene mode menu. 2 Zoom indicator Displays zoom. 3 Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available. 4 Battery Indicates battery level. 5 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use. 6 Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor. 7 White balance Displays white balance settings.
Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: No. Item Description 1 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 2 Battery Indicates battery level. 3 Storage media Indicates used storage memory. 4 Touch button - Next file Tap to view the next file. 5 Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
15 Recording mode Indicates recording mode. 16 Image Size Displays the image size settings. 17 Touch button - Menu Tap to launch playback menu. 18 Voice memo Tap to record an attached voice memo for the image. 19 Touch button - Previous file Tap to view the previous file. 20 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing. 21 Protect Indicates file is protected. 22 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 23 Delete Tap to delete the file.
Playback mode of videos: Playback layout No. Playing Layout Item Description 1 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 2 Battery Indicates battery level. 3 Storage media Indicates used storage memory. 4 Touch button - Next file Tap to view the next file. 5 Touch button - Play Tap to play the video clip. 6 Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
Playback mode of audio clips: Playback layout No. Playing Layout Item Description 1 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 2 Battery Indicates battery level. 3 Storage media Indicates used storage memory. 4 Touch button - Next file Tap to view the next file. 5 Touch button - Play Tap to play the audio clip. 6 Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed taping the onscreen display button. Tap the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Movie Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: • Basic • Full • None • Guideline • The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
3. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the Shutter button down fully captures the images. appears, hold the When the shake warning icon camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent blurred images. Press the shutter button halfway Using the Stabilizer The Stabilizer function works according to the luminance of the target object.
Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of 4 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 20 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Please refer to "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 58 on how to setup digital zoom. To adjusts the optical zoom: 1. Spin the Zoom lever to zoom in or zoom out an image. 2.
Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the onscreen Flash button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Tap the onscreen Flash button to display the popup flash menu and tap desired flash mode icon. Your camera is equipped with five flash modes: Icon Item Description Auto Flash The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting is needed.
Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type of focus when recording a still image or a video clip. To set the Focus mode: • Tap the onscreen Macro button to display popup macro menu and tap the desired icon. Your camera supports the four focus modes: Icon Item Description Auto Focus With Auto Focus, the focus range starts from 0.12m. Macro This mode is designed for close-up photography.
Setting the Drive Mode Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function on the screen. The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Drive mode setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera. To activate Drive mode: • Tap the onscreen Drive button to display the popup drive mode menu and tap the desired icon.
Setting the AF Area/Face tracking/Touch Shot AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses. To set AF Area: • Tap the onscreen AF Area button to display the popup AF Area menu and tap the desired icon. How to use Face tracking: 1. Tap the onscreen AF Area button and then choose . Face tracking 2. Frame the target(s), when a face is detected, a white focus box appears on the screen and tracks the face continuously. 3.
The table below shows the available AF Area settings. Icon Item Description Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame. Center The focus area is fixed on the center. Face Tracking The focus area traces human face automatically. Touch Shot The focus area is controlled by finger and performs AF and shooting. Using the Record Menu The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings. Record Menu To go to Record Menu: 1.
Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 32 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. From the Record Menu, press to select Scene Mode. (light Or, tap onscreen Record mode button green color) to enter scene mode. 2. Tap or to select desired Scene Mode. When Battery temperature over 60ºC or Lens temperature over 60ºC, the camera will shutdown automatically. The table below shows the available scene mode settings.
Backlight This feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by changing the metering. Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids. Night Scene This feature is used to capture images with night scenery background. LOMO This feature is used to capture images with over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure or blurring. Fireworks This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions. Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes.
Text This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when capturing text images. Foliage This feature boosts the saturation of greens to give a rich color to foliage. Auction This feature combines up to 4 shots into a single image and provides 4 patterns to select for usage of auction. Smile Capture This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it continuously captures the image.
Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, Text, Snow, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait and Foliage - and selects the ideal settings. Intelligent scene icon.
Using Kids Mode Tactically, kids are the most difficult to photograph. They tend to be highly animated and can be a real challenge to make them pay attention for more than just a second or two. To capture a great moment for your kids, just keep the camera in kid mode. The mode provides higher shutter speed and always focuses on moving subject.
Using Food Mode How to share your dining experiences and comments of interesting widgets on your blog by close-up images? Just get the camera and set the scene with food mode. This mode features on macro focus and auto flash designed for close-up photography. Macro focus and Auto Flash are enabled by using Food mode. Using Foliage Mode A scenic image, such as a garden or forest scene, that full of doll green colors is boring.
Using Auction Mode It’s hard and wastes a lot of time to combine several images by software. Select Auction mode and choose a pattern, then take a few shots from different angles. The camera composes a combined image in lower resolution suited to online posting. 1. Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu. 2. Choose a pattern by tapping the icon. 3. Return the preview screen to start shooting. 4. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button to take the first shot. 5.
8. Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images. 9. Tap Save image button to save the composed image. 10. Or, tap Cancel button to go back last shot. 11. The image can be transferred to PC via USB cable (Please refer to "Connecting the Camera to a PC" on page 87) or memory card reader and uploaded to website Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.
Using Smile Capture Mode When facing camera, especially kids, smiles are always short and hard to seize by manual shutter. Smile capture mode detects every smile all the time and performs Automatic Focus (AF) to capture an image without pressing shutter button. Follow the instructions to get a Happy image by Smile Capture Mode: 1. Select Smile capture mode from Scene Mode menu. 2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture. 3.
Using Pre-composition Mode When asking someone else to take images for you, but the images always don’t come up right? Pre-composition helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-composition is a two-step process. • Take a pre-composed image. • Shoot again according to the previous stored image. 1.
Using Love Portrait Want to take a good image when there are just two of you? All you have to do is hold the camera and show your smiles together. If over two faces had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button. Using Self Portrait When you are the one taking the picture for yourself, then self portrait mode is necessary besides the tripod. With your long arm’s help, the camera begin face tracking in self portrait mode.
Using Fisheye Lens Mode The Fisheye Lens mode applies a hemispherical effect on the photos to make them look more interesting. Original Fisheye Lens Using Voice REC 1. From the Scene Mode menu, select Voice REC. The Voice REC screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the Shutter button to start recording. 3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Setting Photo Size The Photo Size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the Photo Size affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images.
Setting EV Compensation Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Available for still images only. To adjust EV settings: • Tap or EV value. As you tap and screen synchronously.
Fluorescent 1 Ideally used for indoor images with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions. Fluorescent 2 Ideally used for indoor images with bluish fluorescent lighting conditions. Custom Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment. Setting ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images.
Setting Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. Icon Item Description Multi The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Spot A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. Setting AEB AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing.
Setting AF area To set AF Area: 1. From the Record menu, tap AF Area. 2. Tap the desired option button to apply. For more information, please refer to "Setting the AF Area/Face tracking/Touch Shot" on page 36. Setting AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low light conditions. If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see "Front View" on page 14, emits an red light by half pressing the Shutter button allowing the camera to focus easily.
Setting Saturation The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your images. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. To set Saturation 1. From the Record menu, tap Saturation. 2. Tap the desired option button to apply. The table below shows the available Saturation settings. Icon Item Description High Enhance the saturation. Normal Normal saturation. Low Reduce the saturation.
Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images. To set Contrast 1. From the Record menu, tap Contrast. 2. Tap the desired option button to apply. Icon Item Description High Enhance the contrast Normal Normal contrast Low Reduce the contrast Setting Flash To set Flash: 1. From the Record menu, tap Flash. 2. Tap the desired option button to apply. For more information, please refer to "Using Flash" on page 33. Setting Drive Mode To set Drive mode: 1.
Setting Color Mode The Color Mode function applies different colors or tones for a more artistic effect on the still images or videos. • Present the adjusting results on screen synchronously / in loop. when change options by tapping Icon Item Description Normal The camera records normally. Vivid The camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on the bold colors. Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones. B&W Images are captured in black and white.
Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 4x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom 1. From the Record menu, tap Digital Zoom. 2. Tap the desired option button to apply. The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings. Icon Item Description Intelligent Zoom Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion.
Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows: • Available for still images only. • May slow down AEB/ Burst shooting when Date Stamp is enabled in AEB/ Burst mode. • In vertical or rotated images, the date and time on your images still appear horizontally.
Recording Videos You can record videos with the camera; the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends on the camera model). and choose 1. Tap onscreen Record mode button "Movie". Or, from the Record menu, tap scene mode and choose "Movie". 2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take. 3.
Movie Size The Movie Size function appears only in Movie mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings. Icon Item Description 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 HDTV (Support SDHC_Class(6)) The length of a single video recording is up to 29 minutes. It will automatically stop recording if time is over. 640 x 480 High Quality 320 x 240 Normal Web For Internet, see "Internet Mode" on page 61 below.
Internet Mode The Internet Mode allows you to record videos with predefined video settings for easy upload to the Internet website. The Internet supports two file upload standards: • Single File Uploader. The maximum video file size is up to 100 MB. • Internet Uploader. The maximum video file size is up to 1 GB. Most uploaded video length ranges within 5 minutes.
Playback You can playback the still images, videos and audio clips on the LCD monitor. File Navigation There are 4 playback modes for file navigation in this camera: • Single navigation • Photo Steam • Thumbnail • Calendar Viewing in Single Navigation Mode The single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor displays an image.
Viewing in Photo Stream Mode The photo stream mode displays files side-by-side and supports finger motions allows you to browse files with ease. To use photo stream navigation: • Switch from single navigation by tapping any part of the screen, except onscreen buttons. • Drag left or right to scroll. (Dragging to scroll won’t choose or activate anything on the screen) • Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop, or touch anywhere on the screen to stop it immediately.
Viewing in Thumbnail Mode This function allows you to view 9-thumbnail images on the screen and it also supports finger motions as photo stream mode. To set thumbnail mode 1. Set the camera to Playback – Single Navigation or Photo Stream mode. 2. Spin the Zoom lever counterclockwise (left) once to enter Thumbnail mode. To use thumbnail navigation: • Drag left or right to scroll. (Dragging to scroll won’t choose or activate anything on the screen) • Flick to scroll quickly.
Thumbnail icons: In playback mode some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording. Icon Type Description Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file. File Error Indicates an error file. Zooming images The zoom view function works with still images only. • In single navigation mode, spin the Zoom lever clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired zoom view. • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in.
Playing Videos 1. Set the camera to Playback mode . to play a video 2. Tap the onscreen Play button clip. or button on the 3. During playback, tap the control panel to fast forward or rewind the video. The camera supports forward and rewind speed of 4x. button to pause playback; tap the 4. Tap the button to resume or save a screen shot by tapping the button. 5. To forward or rewind the video frame by frame, tap button to pause playback, then tap the or the buttons. 6. Tap the button to stop the playback.
Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 77 on how to record voice memo. 1. Set the camera to Playback mode . 2. Tap the button to play the voice recording. 3. Tap the button to pause playback; tap the button to resume. button to stop the playback and return 4. Tap the single navigation mode. button to set repeat on/off. 5.
Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode . 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. 3. Tap or to turn pages. 4. Tap the desired option button to enter submenu. 5. Configure the settings in the submenu. button to save and apply changed 6. Tap the settings. 7. Tap the or button to exit the menu or return main menu anytime.
To delete a single file: 1. Tap Single button in the delete submenu to popup confirm menu. 2. Tap Yes to delete the file, Cancel to abort. To delete attached voice memo: 1. Locate an image with voice memo attached in single navigation. 2. Tap the onscreen Voice only button in the delete submenu to popup confirm menu. 3. Tap Yes to delete the voice memo, Cancel to abort. Up to 200 files can be selected in one time for Delete. To delete multiple files: 1.
Search Photos Built-in search engine list files in the specific conditions: • By Favorite • By Scene • By Date To use the search function: 1. Select Search Photos by tapping it in the playback menu. button from photo stream Or, tap onscreen mode. 2. Tap the desired sorting rules and display files of the group in single navigation mode. 3. Switch to photo stream or thumbnail mode to locate the specific file(s).
• Search by Date: All date groups will be listed in captured order. Tap the group button to display all files of the scene in single navigation mode. The files of each group have a group icon in front of filename and display a specific Playback icon: , or . Slide Show The slide show function enables you to playback all your still images automatically in order one image at a time. To view slide show: 1. From the Playback menu, tap Slide Show. The Slideshow menu appears. 2.
Favorite Arrange your files by sorting them to the built-in 10 favorite groups. The feature makes it easier to locate the desired image/video/voice recording among numerous files with the function "Search Photos". To add/remove files to Favorite groups: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired file by single navigation or photo steam mode. 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Favorite. button from photo stream Or, tap the onscreen mode. 3.
Red-eye Correction The function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate. To activate Red Eye Correction: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation. 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Red-eye Correction. 3. Tap the onscreen Start button to popup confirm menu. 4.
Radial Blur The Radial Blur is an effect creates blurs around a point, simulating the result of a zooming or rotating camera. To set Radial blur for an image: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation. 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Radial Blur. or 3. Tap to select a blurred level by the onscreen button. Available levels: Low/Normal/High. 4. Tap the onscreen level button to popup confirm menu. 5.
Painter Use your imagination and this Painter application to create exclusive images with the touch screen. Painter is an easy drawing toolbox which contains color pen, eraser, stamp and image frame. To use the Painter for an image: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation or photo stream mode. 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Painter. button from photo steam 3. Or, tap the onscreen mode. 4.
Voice Memo A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. To record voice memo: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation. 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Voice Memo. button. 3. Start recording by tapping the onscreen 4. If your memo is less than 30 seconds, tap the button again to stop the recording. 5. The camera save the recording automatically and a button appears on the screen. 6.
To protect/unprotect a single file: 1. Select Single in the protect submenu, 2. Tap or buttons to scroll the display. 3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD monitor, tap the onscreen Lock/Unlock button to protect/unprotect it. button anytime to exit the protect screen and 4. Tap return single navigation mode. To protect/unprotect multiple files: 1. Tap Select button in the protect submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail mode on the LCD monitor. 2.
Trim The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images. To trim an image: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation mode. 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Trim. 3. Use the Zoom lever to change size as zoom in/out. 4. Tap the 4-way indicator on the screen to move trim area to your desired position. button to save the trimmed image as 5.
Resize Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize an image: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation mode. 2. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Resize. 3. Tap to select a resize option button. Available sizes: 8M/3M/5M/VGA. 4. The camera saved the resized image as a new one and return single navigation mode. Resize function is not available for images with image size set to VGA.
Startup Image You can specify the startup image from the captured images for camera. To set startup image: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode and tap the onscreen Menu button to launch playback menu and tap Startup Image. 2. Tap the or button to switch startup image options as follow: • System: Built-in image. • My Photo: Tap the or button to select desired image. • Off: Turn off the startup image display. 3. Tap the on screen System/My Photo/Off button to apply the setting.
To set DPOF on a single image/all images: 1. Tap to select Single or All on the DPOF submenu. 2. For single image, tap the or button to scroll and select an image to mark for printing. 3. Specify the number of copies for single image or all images. Tap or to increase/decrease the number. 4. Tap the button to set date stamp On/Off. 5. Tap the button to save DPOF settings. To reset DPOF: 1. Tap to select Reset DPOF on the DPOF submenu. 2. A confirm popup menu appears on the screen. 3.
Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows you to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Tap the onscreen Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. to launch Setup menu. 2. Tap the tab button 3. Tap or to turn pages. 4. Tap the desired option button to enter submenu. 5. Configure the settings in the submenu. button to save and apply 6. Tap the onscreen changed settings. 7.
Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. Available setting: 1 min., 3 min., 5 min.
Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to images. Available settings are: • Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the folder is changed. • Reset. Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see "About Folder and File Names" on page 91. Setting TV Out Use the TV Out function to adjust video output signal to accommodate different regional settings.
Setting Memory Kit This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. Available settings are: • Format. Tap to format currently used memory. • Copy to Card. Tap to copy all files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. • If the images were saved in the internal memory when inserting memory card into the camera. You can use Copy to Card function in order to copy all images from the internal memory into memory card.
Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a TV You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera. To connect your camera to a TV: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the TV out to match the TV’s video out format. See "Setting TV Out" on page 85. 3.
4. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Tap to select the onscreen "Computer" button. 5. The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor appears "Connecting…". 6. Connection established after "PC MODE" appeared on the LCD monitor 7. Access the files in the camera by your PC. • The camera’s internal memory and memory card would display as removable drives in PC. • After the connection, no image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while the other end to USB terminal on the camera. 3. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Tap to select the onscreen "Printer" button. 4. Enter the print mode and print the selected images.
Setting the Print Mode Menu Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established. Print Mode includes three major settings: • Select. An image can then be selected to print. • All. Prints all images. • Index. Prints all images as thumbnails. To set Print Select 1. Tap the or button to scroll and select an image for printing. 2. Specify the number of copies. Tap or to increase/decrease the number. 3. Tap the button to set date stamp On/Off 4.
Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio files. File Naming File names begin with "SANY" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. The highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message "Folder cannot be created.
LCD monitor displays "Card locked". The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. LCD monitor displays "Format error". The card may be damaged. You can either change the card or wipe to clean the connected points. LCD monitor displays "Copy error". The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. The memory card is full. Replace card or delete unnecessary files.
Scene Mode ISO Equivalent White Balance Exposure Control Auto/Movie/Program/Intelligent Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/ Backlight/Kids/Night Scene/LOMO/Fireworks/Snow/Sports/Party/ Candlelight/Night Portrait/Soft Skin/Flowing Water/Food/Building/Text/ Foliage/Auction/Smile Capture/Blink Detection/Pre-Composition/ Love Portrait/Self Portrait/HDR/Fisheye Lens/Voice REC Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (3M, 16:9 <2M>, VGA), 6400 (3M, 16:9 <2M>, VGA) Auto White Balance, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluore
Battery Life Maximum recording time 160 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used) 170 minutes: LCD monitor on, continuous playback Maximum playback time • Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 ºC (77 ºF) ambient temperature. • The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures below 10 ºC (50 ºF), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced.
SAFETY MANUAL ■ USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY • Before using your camera, please read and understand these safety instructions as well as the instruction manual for your camera. • Keep all manuals in a safe place for later reference. • These safety instructions cover both the camera and its accessories. Depending on which product was purchased, the camera specifications and accessories may differ.
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAMERA ■ ■ • The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the camera or injury. • If the camera has fallen or has been trampled on, and its body is damaged, turn it off, remove the battery, and take it to the dealer for repair. Using the camera after its body has been damaged may cause a fire or electric shock. WARNING Do not use while driving • Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident.
■ Operating environment: • Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation) CAUTION Cautions when carrying the camera –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) • Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) • Do not walk around with the camera suspended from your neck or dangling from your wrist. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around with the camera, secure it with your hand, for example, to prevent it from swinging around.
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/ CHARGER ■ DANGER Do not recharge a battery pack other than the specified battery pack ■ • Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire. • Do not use if the power cord is damaged or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet. Using in this condition may cause a fire or electric shock.
damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock. • If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the docking station, AC adaptor/charger or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase. ■ ■ • The device(s) may become warm during use. A low temperature burn may result if you hold the hot part for a long time. Cautions concerning the power cord ■ ■ Other cautions • Use only the supplied or specified docking station and AC adaptor/charger with your camera.
■ Cautions during use and storage ■ • Do not use, leave or store close to a heat source (a stove or heater), in a car exposed to the hot sun, or any place exposed to direct sunlight, as doing so may result in defective operation or damage. • The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks.
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY Battery type and danger level (Note: The cautionary notes differ depending on the model you purchased. Please check the safety precautions corresponding to your model.) Alkaline Rechargeable Lithium battery batteries Li-ion battery pack for remote control unit SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Use only batteries manufactured by SANYO • Do not use batteries other than the specified model numbers from SANYO. Especially for safety purposes, do not use imitation products.
■ Do not transform, take apart, or modify • Any modification, by transforming, disassembling, or directly soldering to the battery, etc., will possibly cause the battery to catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid. ■ Do not connect the (+) and (–) terminals with a wire or other metal implement. Do not carry loose or keep with necklaces, hairpins, etc. • Doing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage flow, fire, explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid, or heat generation.
■ Use only the supplied or specified docking station and AC adaptor/charger • If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
■ Insert the battery correctly, as indicated • When installing the battery, pay attention to the indicated polarity (+ and –), and insert it correctly. • If batteries are installed with the wrong orientation, it may cause an abnormal chemical reaction while in the charger, an abnormal voltage flow when it is used, or cause the battery to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
■ Disposal of and recycling the battery • When disposing of used batteries, please consult the laws and regulations in your area for proper battery disposal. • Lithium-ion batteries: To conserve the environment and for efficient use of natural resources, please discharge the used battery, cover the (+) and (–) terminals with tape and recycle the insulated battery.
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY ■ General precautions concerning the batteries (when using alkaline batteries) ■ • Use only alkaline batteries or other specified batteries in this camera. Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera.
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA ■ objects contact the camera for a long period. They may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. • Wipe the monitor with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water and well wrung out. Wiping with a cloth soaked with a cleaning substance or chemicals will erode the finish or cause it to peel.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions • Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data. • If the card is used incorrectly. • If the card is not inserted correctly into the camera. • If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces. • If the card is removed from the camera or if the camera is turned off during reading or writing operations. • If the card has reached the end of its usable life.
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