Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA9EX, VPC-CA9 and VPC-CA9GX. 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”.
Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CA9 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...
Page 3: For Canadian 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.
Page 4: Symbols Used In This Manual
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual, as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the sections on “NORMAL”...
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 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting kVideo clip recording Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it.
Page 7 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 8 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Press the SET button. <Video clip playback> h Playback begins. <To return to the recording mode> h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation...
Page 9: Install Application Program
Install application program Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.
Page 10: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector.
Page 11 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. USB CONNECTION CARD READER SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL English...
Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia Extreme.
Page 13 Click the [Create video] icon. h The “Create DVD” window appears. [Video] button Click the [Video] button in the “Insert” field. h The screen to select the video clip file to write to a DVD appears. h Click the file you wish to write to a DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting files.
Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on the [Open] button. h The file(s) selected in step 4 and the DVD file capacity appear in the “Create DVD” window. xiii English [Design] tab...
Page 15 Click the [Design] tab. h The window appears to design the title menu for when the DVD is played back. h Select the desired design. [Preview/Produce] tab English...
Page 16 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [Preview/Produce] tab. h A warning regarding the image quality of the preview image appears. Click the [OK] button. h The screen to begin burning to disk appears. Double-click the [Burn] button. h The “save project” confirmation window appears. English [Burn] button...
Page 17 Click the [Yes] button. h Enter a name for the project file. Click the [Save] button. h The “Burn disk” window appears. Click the [OK] button. h Burning begins. h Depending on your computer’s capacity, it may take some time to burn a large file.
Page 18 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [OK] button. Click the [×] button to close the “Create DVD” window. h The TotalMedia Extreme top page appears. Click the [×] button to close the startup page. h TotalMedia Extreme is exited. xvii English...
Page 19 CAUTION Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear? When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.
Page 20 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Europe Tel: +353 (0) 61-702087 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support Email Support: eurosupport@arcsoft.com Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSofts Affilitate) F from 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft’s Affilitate) (Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable) Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch China...
Page 21 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 video feature. English...
Page 22: Before Using The Camera
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 23 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 24: 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 25 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 26 CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ... 80 Video setting ... 80 Still image setting ... 83 Scene select setting ... 84 Filter setting ... 84 Self-timer setting ... 85 RECORDING MENU 2 ... 86 Video stabilizer setting ... 86 Focus range setting ...
Page 27 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...116 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...117 Setting up the shortcuts ...123 TV output setting ...125 File No. continued setting ...129 Formatting (initializing) ...131 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...132 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ...132 For audio recordings ...133 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ...134...
Page 28 CONTENTS APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 143 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 150 Camera ... 150 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ... 158 SPECIFICATIONS ... 160 Camera ... 160 Camera connectors ... 164 Battery life ... 164 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time ...
Page 29: 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 30 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 94 • “Using the flash” on pages 42, 46 and 62 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 46 and 84 Photographing people •...
Page 31 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 69 • “Audio playback” on page 82 Continuous playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 44, 72 and 96 Adjust the monitor brightness • “BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 120 Playback on a TV •...
Page 32 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Search for image/audio files • “Multi-image display” on page 77 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 78 Delete files • “DELETING FILES” on pages 44 and 74 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...
Page 33 Basic operation Use the camera as a card reader • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 11 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your camera •...
Page 34: 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 140, page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 English i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software...
Page 35 i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English...
Page 36: How To Use The Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap English...
Page 37 k Soft case English...
Page 38: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: 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 39: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Your dual 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 °C (104°F), at a depth of less than 1.5 m (59 in.), for up to...
Page 40: 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 41: 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. 1031 HD-SHQ 00:55:58...
Page 42: 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 CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
Page 43: 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 44: 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 45 Rear ] button MENU button [G] button [W/P] button Monitor i When the camera is set to the HD mode, black bars appear along the top and bottom borders of the monitor, and the screen display changes to the 16:9 aspect ratio.
Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: Installing The Dc Adaptor (Sold Separately: Var-A2U/A2Ex)
<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 50 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 51: Install The Card
Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 131). 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 52: About The Temperature Alert Icon
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 53: 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 54: 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 recording mode or power save mode, press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
Page 55: 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 56 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 “2009/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day.
Page 57 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 58: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for shooting) 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 59: 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 60: 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 recording 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 61: 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 Press selected item Select video...
Page 62: 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 MENU1 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER...
Page 63 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 64: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu English Select video and photo size EXIT...
Page 65 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 1280 × 720 pixels, and the still image size will be 3456 × 2592 pixels.
Page 66 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow English...
Page 67 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 134) English...
Page 68: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU1 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER English EXIT HD-SHQ...
Page 69 1 Video clip settings (page 80) <HD mode> &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p). <SD mode> (: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps (60p). ): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p). <: Make an audio recording.
Page 70 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU2 VIDEO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE English EXIT...
Page 71 1 Video stabilizer (page 86) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Focus range (page 87) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject.
Page 72 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU3 WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM English EXIT...
Page 73 1 White balance (page 90) >: 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 74 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU1 1 Slideshow (page 96) 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 97) h File protect setting (delete prohibited)
Page 75 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU2 EXIT 1 Edit photo (page 100) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contrast (still images only). 2 Video clip edit (page 101) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 112) h Specify the printing...
Page 76: 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 77: 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).
Page 78 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 79: 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 Recording Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.
Page 80: 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 Recording Menu (page 37), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).
Page 81: 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 118). 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 82: Video Clip Recording
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording...
Page 83: Shooting Single Shots
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
Page 84 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 120) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark &...
Page 85: 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 Recording Menu (page 37), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
Page 86 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. i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
Page 87: 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 recording mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button.
Page 88 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 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92: 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. HD-SHQ 10.2MB Orange frame Press the SET button. h The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen.
Page 93 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 icon appears on the Playback Screen...
Page 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: Deleting Files
DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the delete setting, and press the SET button.
Page 98: Delete Selected
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 99 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button.
Page 100: Playback Modes
PLAYBACK MODES Multi-image display Display the image you wish to play back. Press the [W/P] button. h The 21-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 to switch to normal (full-screen) playback of the...
Page 101: Selecting The Playback Folder
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 2 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the [T/]] button is pressed, the camera changes to the 21-image display (page 77).
Page 102: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image
PLAYBACK MODES 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 103: Normal
RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more memory.
Page 104 RECORDING MENU 1 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ button while recording. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.
Page 105: Audio Playback
Audio playback Display the desired audio file. 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 106: Still Image Setting
RECORDING MENU 1 Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots Select v or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.
Page 107: Scene Select Setting
Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. 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 108: Self-Timer Setting
RECORDING MENU 1 Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and 123), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.
Page 109: Recording Menu 2
RECORDING MENU 2 Video stabilizer setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion during video clip recording. 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.
Page 110: Focus Range Setting
RECORDING MENU 2 Focus range setting How to use the manual focus 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. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen.
Page 111: Focus Mode Setting
Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. 1006 00:54:35 Focus mark...
Page 112: Iso Sensitivity Setting
RECORDING MENU 2 ISO sensitivity setting 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. HINT i At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 200 to 1600;...
Page 113: Recording Menu 3
RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting 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. How to use the one push setting Select the ^ icon.
Page 114: Exposure Setting
RECORDING MENU 3 Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Press the [W/P] or [T/]] button to select aperture value or shutter speed.
Page 115: Face Chaser Setting
Face chaser setting As you record, 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. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON... i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame.
Page 116: High Sensitivity Mode Setting
RECORDING MENU 3 High sensitivity mode setting 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. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback.
Page 117: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and 123), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 120 and 123). Press the arrow button to which the operation shortcut was assigned.
Page 118 RECORDING MENU 3 HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode.
Page 119: Playback
PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings 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. Changing a setting Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.
Page 120: File Protect Setting
PLAYBACK MENU 1 File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one 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. Select “PROTECT SINGLE”...
Page 121 HINT To select a different image in step 3... i Press the [G] or [H] button. To cancel the protect mode for a file... i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 4. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
Page 122: Protect Selected Files
PLAYBACK MENU 1 Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SELECTED” and press the SET button. h Press the [G] or [H] button to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect.
Page 123: Playback Menu 2
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, enhance the contrast, or correct a blurry image due to camera shake. HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful”, “Red-eye correction not successful”...
Page 124: Editing Video Clips
PLAYBACK MENU 2 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 125: Procedure To Join 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.) Join the video clips.
Page 126 PLAYBACK MENU 2 CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not press the REC/PLAY button. If you press the REC/PLAY button while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips.
Page 127: 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 128 PLAYBACK MENU 2 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 129 Press the [T/]] button. h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4. <When joining the first and latter portions>...
Page 130 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Press the [O / 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.
Page 131 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 You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the “Insufficient memory remaining”...
Page 132: Joining Video Clips
PLAYBACK MENU 2 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 133 Press the [O / ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The joined video clip will be saved as a new file.
Page 134 PLAYBACK MENU 2 HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 51 and 97).
Page 135: Display The Printing Instructions Screen
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 136: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities
PLAYBACK MENU 2 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 112). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”.
Page 137: Index Print
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. h The number of prints is set.
Page 138: File Info Display
FILE INFO DISPLAY 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 139: 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 140: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 English OPTION MENU1 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW REC FOLDER EXIT...
Page 141 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 32) h Set the camera’s clock. 2 INFO DISPLAY setting h Specify the information to display on the playback screen. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date. COUNTER: Display the playback time when playing back a video...
Page 142 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 OPTION MENU2 English SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT EXIT...
Page 143 1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 123) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording.
Page 144 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 OPTION MENU3 English POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS E X I T...
Page 145 1 POWER SAVE setting (page 30) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 2 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 129) 3 FORMAT (page 131) 4 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.
Page 146: Setting Up The Shortcuts
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Setting up the shortcuts Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the [G] and [H] buttons when they are pressed when the Recording Screen is displayed. Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 116). Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button.
Page 147 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h Select 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 148: Tv Output Setting
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB/AV terminal.
Page 149 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. <If “TV SYSTEM” is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If “TV TYPE” is selected> 4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is connected.
Page 150 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
Page 151 “TV TYPE” TV type to be setting connected 16:9 16:9 CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV.
Page 152: File No. Continued Setting
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU File No. continued setting 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 153 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 154: Formatting (Initializing)
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Formatting (initializing) 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 155: 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 156: For Audio Recordings
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio recordings Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 80). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. 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 157: 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 164.
Page 158 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE Battery pack remaining charge indicator HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 115). 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...
Page 159: Other Devices And Connections
CONNECTING TO A TV 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. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.
Page 160: Connecting To A Standard Video Input Terminal
CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a standard video input terminal White plug: To the AUDIO input (L) terminal Red plug: To the AUDIO input (R) terminal HINT Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder i Please refer to the section on “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder.
Page 161: Connect To The 480P/720P Terminal
Connect to the 480p/720p terminal If your TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. TO USB/AV terminal on the camera CAUTION If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability i The images will not appear on the TV.
Page 162: 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 The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor (use the TV to adjust the volume). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.
Page 163: Connecting To A Printer
PRINTING 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 164 PRINTING 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. Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
Page 165 HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press the [W/P] button. h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the card.
Page 166: 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 recharged? Power...
Page 167 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 168: 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? English Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the...
Page 169 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 170 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 171 Question Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the Misc. “Insufficient memory remaining”...
Page 172 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 173: 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 174 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. Shooting The flash does not operate. English Cause Action The power is If the power not turned on. save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting.
Page 175 Problem The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer. Shooting When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image.
Page 176 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The image is too bright. Viewing images English Cause Action The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed.
Page 177 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 178 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 179 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 180 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 165). The battery Misc. pack appears to be swollen. English Cause Action The audio...
Page 181: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Portrait > Focus range: Fixed at *. Landscape Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @.
Page 182 TROUBLESHOOTING Setting Lamp* * The shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec. Filter Setting 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 + or -. 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 183: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage Internal memory: Approx. 43 MB media SD Memory Card (accepts a maximum 32 GB SDHC Memory Card) Image sensor/ 1/2.5-inch (1.0 cm) CMOS sensor camera effective Still images: Approx. 9 million pixels number of pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx.
Page 184 SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) Lens Exposure control type Light-measuring mode English I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels) J: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels, low compression) K: 3456 ×...
Page 185 Range Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide end only) Digital zoom For shooting: 1× to approx. 12× For playback: 1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution) Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.
Page 186 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Can be submerged at a maximum depth of 1.5 m, for up to 60 minutes. Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20):...
Page 187: 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 188: 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, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file.
Page 189: 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 190: Supplied Battery Pack Charger
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Power cord VPC-CA9 rated value VPC-CA9EX i The VPC-CA9GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate for the region of destination.
Page 191: 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. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft ®...
Page 192: 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 193: 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 194 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 195 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 196: 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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