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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA8GX Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA8EX and VPC-
CA8GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-CA8EX
VPC-CA8GX

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. VPC-CA8EX VPC-CA8GX...
  • Page 2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CA8EX, VPC-CA8GX Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322...
  • Page 3 EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

  • Page 4: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS”...
  • Page 5 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card Insert the battery pack. Lever 1 Push 2 Open Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.
  • Page 6 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 i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
  • Page 7 Playback kVideo clip playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Press the [G] or [H] button to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen.
  • Page 8 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Introduced here is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) to burn movies captured with your camera to a DVD, creating your original DVD. Install the application programs Install the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this manual, referred to as Premiere...

  • Page 9: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer

    In the installation window, click on [Finish]. h The installation window closes. h Remove the DVD-ROM from your computer’s DVD drive. <About the Kodak online service> h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
  • Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. Copy data from your camera to a computer. English USB CONNECTION CARD READER SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA...

  • Page 11: Burn Video Clips Onto A Dvd

    Burn video clips onto a DVD CAUTION Before writing data to a DVD i Please note that in the case of a large amount of data it can take a long time to burn it to DVD. Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click on your desktop’s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program.
  • Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on the [New Project] icon. h The [New Project] dialog box appears. Type a project name in the “Name” field. h Use any name that is easy to understand. Click the [OK] button. h The screen to enter the data to the project appears. [Project] tab [Files and Folders]...
  • Page 13 Specify the data. h Select the data by clicking on it. Click the [Open] button. h The selected data appears in the [Organizer] window. h If selecting additional data, click on the [Get Media] tab, and repeat Steps 6 through 8. h When you have finished selecting data, proceed to step 9.
  • Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Drag and drop the data you wish to burn to the DVD to the “Timeline/Sceneline” field. h The data to burn to the DVD appears in the “Timeline/Sceneline” field. h To include multiple files, repeat step 10 as necessary. Click the [Create DVD] tab.
  • Page 15 Click the [Disk]. Click the [Burn] button. h Burning to DVD begins. When writing is complete, press the [Done] button. Click the close button. h The dialog box to confirm whether to save the project appears. h If you wish to use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you should save them.
  • Page 16 How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature. English...

  • Page 17: Waterproof Feature

    Important! This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.
  • Page 18 k Storing and maintaining your camera i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 11 How to use the accessories ... 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 15 What “card” means in this manual ... 15 SPECIAL FEATURES ... 16 Waterproof capability ...
  • Page 20 SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...53 For best results ...53 Using the autofocus ...54 Select the recording size ...56 Select the focus setting ...57 Hints for taking pictures ...58 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...59 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...60 Using the flash ...62 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...64 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ...66 AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER ...67...
  • Page 21 CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE ... 79 Movies ... 79 Still images ... 80 Sequential shots ... 81 Audio recording ... 82 SCENE SELECT ... 85 FILTERS ... 87 FLASH OPERATION ... 88 SELF-TIMER ... 89 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ... 91 Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording ...
  • Page 22 PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ...105 FILE PROTECT ...107 ROTATE STILL IMAGE ...108 REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ...109 CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR ...110 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ...112 Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ...112 Procedure to join video clips ...113 Video clip cutting (extracting) ...114 Joining video clips ...117...
  • Page 23 CONTENTS OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV ... 155 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ... 156 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PictBridge MODE ... 157 Print preparations ... 157 PRINTING ... 159 Printing selected images ... 159 Printing all images ...

  • Page 24: Quick Search By Operation

    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting/recording...
  • Page 25 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 85 Suppress camera shake effect • “Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording” on page 91 • “Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting” on page 91 Shoot in dark conditions •...
  • Page 26 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 69 • “Audio playback” on page 83 Continuous playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 72 and 105 Adjust the monitor brightness • “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 140 Set the TV system •...
  • Page 27 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Search for image/audio files • “Multi-image display” on page 76 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 77 Delete files • “DELETING FILES” on page 74 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...
  • Page 28 Basic operation Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 11 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy data from your camera to a computer • “Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page viii •...

  • Page 29: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case (pages 13 and 14): 1 set i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 157, page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 English i Xacti Software DVD (DVD- ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti...
  • Page 30 i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English...

  • Page 31: How To Use The Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap English...
  • Page 32 k Soft case English...

  • Page 33: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 34: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Waterproof capability The camera is equipped to safely be used in water at a temperature of less than 40 ºC (104ºF), at a depth of less than 1.5 m (59 in.), for up to...

  • Page 35: Movable Monitor For Any Shooting Angle

    SPECIAL FEATURES Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself. If you swivel the monitor unit to its farthest position, the...

  • Page 36: Capture Still Shots While Recording A Video Clip

    Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 64) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 01:17:32 01:17:32 English...

  • Page 37: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images

    SPECIAL FEATURES Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 20) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.

  • Page 38: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Dedicated USB interface cable Dedicated AV interface cable Computer Printer DC adaptor (Optional) Commercially available SD Memory Card Internet AC adaptor (Optional) i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop English...

  • Page 39: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Flash Lens Speaker REC/PLAY button ON/OFF button There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. Concerning the drainage holes, see page 67. English Stereo microphone Monitor unit To open Strap holder...
  • Page 40 Rear ] button MENU button [G] button [W/P] button Monitor [T/]] button [H] button SET button Multi-indicator Tripod stand hole ] button Battery/card compartment cover English...

  • Page 41: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.

  • Page 42: Recharging The Battery Pack

    Recharging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see“CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE”...

  • Page 43: Installing The Battery Pack And Card

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery/card compartment cover. h While gently pressing the lever, open the battery/card compartment cover. Insert the battery pack. h Press the latch, insert the battery pack, and firmly push it all the way English...
  • Page 44 <To remove the battery pack...> h Press the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Press the PUSH LOCK part to close the cover securely. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged.
  • Page 45 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Close the battery/card compartment cover securely i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc.

  • Page 46: Install The Card

    Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 148). Open the battery/card compartment cover. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Close the battery/card compartment cover. <When removing the card...>...

  • Page 47: Warning Concerning Battery Pack Temperature

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card. HINT Shooting without a card installed i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card.

  • Page 48: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you press the ON/OFF button once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.

  • Page 49: Turning Off The Camera

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 50: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. * To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34.
  • Page 51 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2008/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day.
  • Page 52 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h Press the [T/]] button to change the displayed date order as follows: Y / M / D →...

  • Page 53: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 30). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.

  • Page 54: Switching The Operating Mode

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.

  • Page 55: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode (page 35). Select the desired operating mode (page 36). If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

  • Page 56: Using The Simple Mode Menu

    Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. Select an item to change Description of selected Press item Select movie and...

  • Page 57: Using The Normal Mode Menu

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Using the NORMAL Mode Menu Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press the [H] button. English Press RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER...
  • Page 58 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective.

  • Page 59: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu English Select movie and photo size EXIT...
  • Page 60 1 Recording size (page 56) h Select the video clip size to record, and the still image size to shoot. : The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 3264 × 2448 pixels.
  • Page 61 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu English Start slideshow...
  • Page 62 1 Slideshow (page 72) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 73) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 74) h Delete files. (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 153) English...

  • Page 63: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu <Tab 1> English RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER EXIT...
  • Page 64 1 Video clip settings (page 79) (: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 frames per second. ): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate). B: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (standard bit rate).
  • Page 65 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 2> English RECORDING MENU MOVIE STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE EXIT...
  • Page 66 1 Movie stabilizer (page 91) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 91) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting.
  • Page 67 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 3> English RECORDING MENU WHITE BALANCE FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM REC FOLDER EXIT...
  • Page 68 1 White balance (page 99) >: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). r: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair) o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy) p: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent) q: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent) ^: For setting the most...
  • Page 69 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> 1 Slideshow (page 105) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 73) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Protect (page 107) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) English...
  • Page 70 <Tab 2> 1 Edit photo (page 110) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast. 2 Video clip edit (page 112) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 120) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). PLAYBACK MENU EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO...

  • Page 71: Shooting

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold <Holding the camera> Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index...

  • Page 72: Using The Autofocus

    Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 57). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
  • Page 73 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

  • Page 74: Select The Recording Size

    Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 75: Select The Focus Setting

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (normal).

  • Page 76: Hints For Taking Pictures

    Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 132). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera or in the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 77: Video Clip Recording

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording...

  • Page 78: Shooting Single Shots

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 79 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 140) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark &...

  • Page 80: Using The Flash

    Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 81 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images. English...

  • Page 82: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 83: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip.

  • Page 84: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.

  • Page 85: After Using The Camera In Water

    AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. Turn off the camera, and close the battery/card compartment cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 5 minutes.
  • Page 86 Dry the camera. h Use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops adhering to the camera, and leave it to dry completely in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. h Water may seep out from the drainage holes if the camera is not completely dry inside.

  • Page 87: Playback

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35). Press the [G] or [H] button to display the image you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen.
  • Page 88 To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back Forward one image playback at a time Reverse (single- playback frame step) Forward playback Slow playback Reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed HINT If the a appears on the Playback Screen...

  • Page 89: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 90: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files.

  • Page 91: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to set the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 92: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the delete c icon, and press the SET button.
  • Page 93 DELETING FILES Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 94: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES Multi-image display Display the image you wish to play back. Press the [W/P] button. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the [G] or [H] buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button or [T/]] button to switch to normal (full-...

  • Page 95: Selecting The Playback Folder

    PLAYBACK MODES Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Press the [W/P] button 3 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.

  • Page 96: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. Push the [T/]] button. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the [T/]] button is pressed.

  • Page 97: Normal

    RECORDING SIZE The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording size that is correct for the intended purpose.

  • Page 98: Still Images

    Still images This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. I: Image size is 4000 × 3000 pixels. U: Image size is 3264 × 2448 pixels (low compression). V : Image size is 3264 ×...

  • Page 99: Sequential Shots

    RECORDING SIZE Sequential shots Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. Select R or t, and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed.

  • Page 100: Audio Recording

    Audio recording Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “MOVIE”, and press the SET button. Select <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled.

  • Page 101: Audio Playback

    RECORDING SIZE End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a still image. Note, however, that the resolution in the still image mode automatically changes to G and the image is captured.
  • Page 102 Play back the recording. To do this... Start playback Normal Pause playback Stop playback Fast forward Fast Fast forward/ reverse fast reverse Pause Return to normal playback CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode.

  • Page 103: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button. Scene setting The camera makes the Auto optimum settings.
  • Page 104 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the scene select function setting. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 105: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FILTER”, and press the SET button. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).

  • Page 106: Flash Operation

    FLASH OPERATION The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FLASH”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 107: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Set the delay time before recording starts after the [ pressed. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SELF- TIMER”, and press the SET button. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button is pressed.
  • Page 108 HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 135), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.

  • Page 109: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)

    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “MOVIE STABILIZER”, and press the SET button. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
  • Page 110 HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 66) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
  • Page 111 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) <Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is enabled> i When the motion compensation is set to “ON”, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.

  • Page 112: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)

  • Page 113: How To Use The Manual Focus

    FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 114: Focus Mode

    FOCUS MODE You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...

  • Page 115: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area.

  • Page 116: Iso Sensitivity

    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. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “ISO”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 117: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “WHITE BALANCE”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 118: Face Chaser

    FACE CHASER The face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject’s face. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FACE CHASER”, and press the SET button. -: The face chaser function is enabled.

  • Page 119: High Sensitivity Mode

    HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “HIGH SENSITIVITY”, and press the SET button. 1: The high sensitivity mode is activated.

  • Page 120: Digital Zoom Setting

    DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “DIGITAL ZOOM”, and press the SET button. Q: Digital zoom can be used. B: Digital zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 121: Specify A Folder To Save Files

    SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “REC FOLDER” and press the SET button. <Create a new folder> h Select “NEW”.

  • Page 122: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 135), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 135). Press the arrow button to which the operation shortcut was assigned.

  • Page 123: Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “SLIDESHOW”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 124 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. HINT BGM for video clips? i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back;...

  • Page 125: File Protect

    FILE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then “UNLOCK”...

  • Page 126: Rotate Still Image

    ROTATE STILL IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “ROTATE”, and press the SET button. RIGHT: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.

  • Page 127: Reduce Still Image Size (Resize)

    REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “RESIZE”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 128: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect And Image Blur

    CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance the contrast of blurry images. Display the image to be modified, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “EDIT PHOTO”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 129 CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR Press the SET button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.

  • Page 130: Editing Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...

  • Page 131: Procedure To Join Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.)

  • Page 132: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)

    Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO JOIN Start point...
  • Page 133 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
  • Page 134 Press the [R] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file.

  • Page 135: Joining Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “JOIN” and press the SET button.
  • Page 136 Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button. h The specified video clip is labeled with a number. h Up to 9 video clips can be selected. h To cancel a selection and remove the number label from a video clip, select the video clip and press the SET button.
  • Page 137 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW”...

  • Page 138: Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
  • Page 139 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 71).

  • Page 140: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”.

  • Page 141: Exit Ok

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> h Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints. h Press the SET button.

  • Page 142: Index Print

    Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears.

  • Page 143: Clearing All The Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images.

  • Page 144: Copy Files

    COPY FILES Images and audio files recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 28). Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “COPY”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 145 COPY FILES Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy one file. COPY ALL: Copy all the files from the copy source to the copy destination.

  • Page 146: Displaying File Properties (Information Screen)

    DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on the camera monitor. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears.

  • Page 147: Option Settings

    DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Set the operating mode to the NORMAL mode (page 36). Press the MENU button to display the Menu Screen. Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button.

  • Page 148: Screen Display

    SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “INFO DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (for video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date.

  • Page 149: Select The Startup Display

    SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on in the recording mode. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “STARTUP DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. DATE &...

  • Page 150: Operation Sounds

    OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “OPERATION BEEP”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 151 OPERATION SOUNDS Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. <If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. h Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 152: Post-View Display Setting

    POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the [ ] button is pressed. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “POST VIEW”, and press the SET button. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.

  • Page 153: Assign Functions To The Arrow Buttons

    ASSIGN FUNCTIONS TO THE ARROW BUTTONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the [G] and [H] buttons when they are pressed when the Shooting Screen is displayed. Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129). Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears.
  • Page 154 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h Display the function you wish to assign to the button. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the button, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other button, repeat steps 3 through 5.

  • Page 155: Noise-Reduction Function

    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “NOISE REDUCTION”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 156: Adjust The Image Quality

    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “IMAGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color saturation is increased.

  • Page 157: Flicker-Reduction

    FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “FLICKER REDUCT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 158: Monitor Brightness

    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “BRIGHTNESS”, and press the SET button. Press the [G] or [H] button to set the brightness, and press the SET button.

  • Page 159: Screen Language

    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “LANGUAGE”, and press the SET button. Japanese ENGLISH: English FRANCAIS: French DEUTSCH: German ESPAÑOL:...

  • Page 160: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129). Select “TV SYSTEM”, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.

  • Page 161: Power Save Function

    POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
  • Page 162 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to set the standby time. [T/]]: Increases the standby time. [W/P]: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 163: File No. Memory

    FILE NO. MEMORY If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 164 i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
  • Page 165 FILE NO. MEMORY Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129). Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and press the SET button. The file number memory function is on. OFF: The file number memory function is off. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected file number memory function is set.

  • Page 166: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory

    INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
  • Page 167 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. h The three BGM audio files that were stored in your camera’s internal memory at the time of purchase can be recovered by formatting the internal memory.

  • Page 168: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129). Select “RESET SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Setting Menu.

  • Page 169: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time”...
  • Page 170 HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 74) from the card.

  • Page 171: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 188.
  • Page 172 HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 128). 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 monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50 °F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.

  • Page 173: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV White plug: To the AUDIO input (L) terminal Red plug: To the AUDIO input (R) terminal NOTE Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 174: Playing Back On A Tv

    PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.

  • Page 175: Connecting To A Printer

    PictBridge MODE Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Use the dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a printer. Print preparations Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
  • Page 176 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu appears. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 177: Printing

    PRINTING Printing selected images Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 157). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to display the image you wish to print.

  • Page 178: Printing All Images

    Printing all images Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 157). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 179: Making An Index Print

    PRINTING Making an index print Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 157). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 180: Printing Images According To Printing Instructions (Requested Images)

    Printing images according to printing instructions (requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the print preparations (page 120), and complete the print preparations (page 157). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears.

  • Page 181: Changing The Printer Settings

    PRINTING Changing the printer settings Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the print preparations (page 157). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears.
  • Page 182 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 183: Appendices

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully Power recharged?
  • Page 184 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. —...

  • Page 185: Manual Focus

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. English Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical...
  • Page 186 Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus?
  • Page 187 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why is the playback image distorted? Why isn’t the magnified image Viewing clear? images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a...
  • Page 188 Question Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why does the “Card full” message appear? Misc. Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? Answer There is a...
  • Page 189 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “System error” message appear? English Answer The card contains After saving your files that were files to a different saved using a medium, format the...

  • Page 190: Troubleshooting

    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 A blinking temperature warning icon \ is shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself.
  • Page 191 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. English Cause Action The maximum Install a new number of card. images that Delete the can be images that are...
  • Page 192 Problem A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. Shooting There is noise in the captured image. When recording a video clip under fluorescent...
  • Page 193 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The \ icon appears, and shooting is not Shooting possible. No playback image Monitor appears. English Cause Action The camera’s Discontinue internal shooting, and temperature is wait for the high. camera to cool down before using it again. The camera is Press the REC/ not set to the...
  • Page 194 Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The video clip picture is flickering. Cause Action The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the...
  • Page 195 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too bright. Viewing images Red-eye correction was not successful. English Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to...
  • Page 196 Problem The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause Action The subject is Capture the too close to the image with the camera. subject within The focus photographable setting is not range. correct. Select the correct focus setting for your needs.
  • Page 197 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. There is no color in the Connecting image. to a TV The image is distorted.
  • Page 198 Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The battery pack is not charging. Charging The “Image is protected” message Misc. appears and the file cannot be deleted.
  • Page 199 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 189). The battery Misc. pack appears to be swollen. English Cause Action The audio...

  • Page 200: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Focus range: + cannot be selected. Night view portrait Snow & beach Underwater Focus range: Fixed at *. Fireworks Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Only G or [ can be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected.
  • Page 201 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic Monochrome Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to - when the scene select function is set to any setting other than =.

  • Page 202: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage Internal memory: Approx. 44 MB media SD Memory Card (accepts a maximum 32 GB SDHC Memory Card) Image sensor/ Camera effective CMOS sensor, approx.
  • Page 203 SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) White balance Lens Aperture English I: 4000 × 3000 pixels U: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels: low compression) V : 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels: normal compression) ]: 3264 ×...
  • Page 204 Exposure control Exposure compensation available from the Shooting type Setting Screen (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Light-measuring Multi-section measuring, center-weighted mode measuring, spot measuring Range Total mode: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end) 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end) Normal mode: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity Super macro mode:...
  • Page 205 –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20): (supplied) 1 supplied AC adaptor VAR-G8...

  • Page 206: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.

  • Page 207: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode Video clip mode Audio recording — mode i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, of a video clip whose resolution setting is l exceeds about 5 hours 30 minutes, or of a video clip whose resolution setting is d exceeds about 7 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file.

  • Page 208: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Slow Flashing Fast Orange Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated During self-timer operation Accessing internal memory/card data Connected to TV/...

  • Page 209: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Power cord VPC-CA8EX rated value i The VPC-CA8GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate for the region of destination. i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.

  • Page 210: Others

    Others Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft ®...

  • Page 211: 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. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

  • Page 212: Hints For Taking Pictures

    HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
  • Page 213 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
  • Page 214 Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.

  • Page 215: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)

    HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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