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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BASICS

Digital Camera

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

Important noteThis manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1420EX, VPC-X1400, VPC-X1420GX and VPC-X1420PX.Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

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Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

kFOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):WARNING:This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of ConformityModel number: VPC-X1400Trade Name: SANYOResponsible party: SANYO North America CorporationAddress: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FOR USERS IN THE USAAbout the battery charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONSh For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug

adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

h Power Supply Cord:Use UL Listed detachable power supply cord - No. 18 AWG, two conductors, rated 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/250 V, minimum 1.8 m, maximum 3 m long. Provided with a molded-on, non-polarized attachment plug with a 15 A, 250 V (NEMA 2-15P) configuration or a 15 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) configuration and a molded-on connector which mates with the Power Inlet.

Cord Type

h This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Basic Cord Type Other Suitable Types

TS TST

SP-2 SPE-2, SPT-2

SP-3 SPE-3, SPT-3

SV SVE, SVO, SVOO, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO

SJ SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO

S SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO

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PARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU.Acerca del cargador de baterías

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONESPELIGRO - PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, SIGA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONESh Para la conexión a una red de alimentación que no sea de EE.UU., utilice

el adaptador de enchufe apropiado para la toma de la red.

h Cable de alimentación:Utilice el cable de alimentación UL desenchufable indicado en la lista - N.° 18 AWG, dos conductores, amperaje nominal de 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/250 V, mínimo 1,8 m, máximo 3 m de longitud. Provisto de enchufe moldeado, adaptador de enchufe no polarizado con configuración de 15 A, 250 V (NEMA 2-15P), o configuración de 15 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) y conector moldeado que se adapta a la toma de corriente de la red.

Tipo de cable

h Este dispositivo cumple con lo estipulado en la Parte 15 de las Normativas de la FCC. La operación está sujeta a las dos condiciones siguientes: (1) este dispositivo no puede provocar interferencias nocivas, y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar las interferencias recibidas, incluidas las interferencias que puedan provocar un funcionamiento no deseado.

Tipo de cable básico Otros tipos adecuadosTS TST

SP-2 SPE-2, SPT-2

SP-3 SPE-3, SPT-3

SV SVE, SVO, SVOO, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO

SJ SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO

S SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO

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kFOR CANADIAN USERSi This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

kFOR EU USERSThe symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

Note:If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: leadIn the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

kFOR RUSSIAN USERSThis product is certified by an official certification company which is authorized by the Russian Federation.

SANYO Sales & Marketing Europe GmbHStahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan

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HOW TO READ THIS MANUALThis instruction manual for your camera is organized into the following sections.

k SETUPBefore taking pictures with your camera, you will need to familiarize yourself with a few of its functions and complete some setup steps.

k BASIC OPERATIONAn explanation of the fundamental operation for capturing images andviewing images.

k APPENDICESThe camera specifications are found here.

kSymbols used in this manualHINT 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 ADVANCED INSTRUCTION MANUAL.For information concerning how to use the accompanying CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), please see the file “SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.”

kHow to view the “INSTRUCTION MANUAL: ADVANCED” and “SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL” files1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with

your camera in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.2 Install the Adobe Reader 9 on your computer.3 On the installation screen, click on “Instruction Manuals (PDF)”.4 Click on the desired instruction manual.

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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

Install the battery pack

1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack.h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging.h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged.h Charging takes approximately 120 min.

2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack.h The battery/card compartment cover is located on the bottom of the

camera.h Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

CHARGE indicator

Battery pack

To power outlet

[J] mark

Battery pack charger

[J] mark

ON/OFF button

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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.

Shooting

1 Toggle the SET button to the left.h The recording mode menu

appears.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the recording mode.

3 Press the SET button.h The recording mode is

indicated by an icon in the upper left area of the monitor.

4 Press the shutter button.Single-shot mode:A still image is captured.High-speed sequential shots mode/sequential shots mode:Shooting begins. Release the shutter button to discontinue shooting.Video clip recording mode:Recording begins. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

Shutter buttonSET button

6

s: Single-shot mode: High-speed sequential shots mode

O: Sequential shots modeX: Video clip recording mode

PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE

Single-shot

Video clip recordingSequential shots

High-speed sequential shots

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Playback

kStill image playback

1 Press the playback button [=].h The display switches to the

Playback Screen.h To view other images, toggle the

SET button to the left or right.h If the playback button [=] is

pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.

kVideo clip playback

1 Press the playback button [=].h The display switches to the

Playback Screen.h Toggle the SET button to the left

or right to display the video clip you wish to play back.

2 Press the SET button.h Playback of the selected video

clip begins.h If the playback button [=] is

pressed again, the display changes to the Shooting Screen.

When you are finished taking pictures...Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

HINTi To record with the video size set to #, please make sure that a card is

installed in the camera. If there is no card installed, the # setting is not available. In addition, please use a high-speed (write speed) card for recording video clips.

SET PLAY

ON/OFF button

SET button

Playback button [=]

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Copying files to a computer (Windows XP)

1 Install the software.1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with

your camera in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.h The installation screen appears.

2 Click on [ArcSoft MediaImpression 2] in the installation screen.h Follow the messages on your computer screen to install the

software.

2 Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer.h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB

connector.h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.

USB CONNECT ION

　　　　

COMPUTER

PRINTER

CANCEL

CANCEL　　　　 OKSETTo USB connector on the computer

Supplied dedicated USB interface cable

To the USB/AV terminal

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3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the connection mode appears.

4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.h The camera is connected in the card reader mode.h If the Windows automatic playback screen appears on the computer

monitor, close it.

5 Double-click on the desktop [MediaImpression 2] icon to launch MediaImpression 2.h The MediaImpression 2 home page appears.

[Import]

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6 Click on [Import].h The files in the camera are shown on the import screen.

Files in the camera

[Destination Folder] field and [Subfolder Name] field

[Import]

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HINTYou can specify which folder to copy the files toi When you click on the folder icon in the [Destination Folder] field, the

screen to specify the copy destination appears.i We suggest that you click on [ Today’s Date] in the [Subfolder Name] field

to select it. When [ Today’s Date] is selected, a subfolder named with the current date is automatically created in the folder specified in the [Destination Folder] field, and the files are copied to it.

7 Click on [Import].h The files in the camera are copied to the computer.

8 When copying is completed, click on [Done].h You are returned to the MediaImpression 2 home page.

9 Click on the close button to exit MediaImpression 2 and end the program.

HINTMore about MediaImpression 2i On the MediaImpression 2 home page, click on [Service & Support] for

more information.

Folder icon

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Dismounting the camera

CAUTIONi To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure

to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or loss of card data.

1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware.h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB

connectors.

2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:).h The camera can now be disconnected.

hThe drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

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CAUTIONInsert and pull out the cable carefullyi 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.

i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.i Please connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB

connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard, or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software.

To access the data in the camera’s internal memory...i Remove the card from the camera.

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CONTENTS

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3Attaching the handstrap ..................................................................... 4Media cards that can be used with this camera ................................. 4What “card” means in this manual ..................................................... 4Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3:

sold separately) ............................................................................. 5

SETUPPARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... 6CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 8

Charging the battery pack .................................................................. 9INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...................................... 12

Installation ........................................................................................ 12To format a card .............................................................................. 14Warning concerning battery pack temperature ................................ 15

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 16Turning on the camera ..................................................................... 16Turning off the camera ..................................................................... 16About the auto power off function .................................................... 17

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 18

BASIC OPERATIONBEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 21

Switching between the recording mode and playback mode ........... 21How to switch the recording mode ................................................... 22Switching the display mode ............................................................. 23Adjust the monitor brightness .......................................................... 24Hints for taking pictures ................................................................... 25

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES .......................... 26Shooting single shots ....................................................................... 26Shooting sequential shots ................................................................ 28Viewing still images ......................................................................... 3012-image/20-image display playback .............................................. 31Folder playback ............................................................................... 32Magnifying (zooming in) the image .................................................. 33Zoom jump playback ........................................................................ 34Deleting files .................................................................................... 35

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..................................... 37Recording a video clip ..................................................................... 37Playing back the video clip .............................................................. 38

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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION .........................................................41Capture a still image with a voice memo ..........................................43How to use the best shot feature ......................................................44How to create a panorama photo .....................................................45How to use the face chaser feature ..................................................47How to shoot using Smile Detection .................................................48

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ....................................................50Using the zoom ................................................................................50Flash setting .....................................................................................52Self-timer ..........................................................................................54Focus range .....................................................................................56

ACCESSING THE MENUS ..................................................................59How to display the menus ................................................................59How to operate the menus ...............................................................60

APPENDICESSPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................61

Camera .............................................................................................61Camera connectors ..........................................................................64Battery life ........................................................................................64Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/

Audio Recording Time .................................................................65Supplied battery pack charger ..........................................................66Supplied Li-ion battery pack .............................................................66Others ...............................................................................................67Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first

take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go ...................................................................................68

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1

i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1

i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord

i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1

i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1

i SAFETY MANUAL(safety precautions booklet)Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.

i QUICK GUIDE

i INSTRUCTION MANUAL BASICS(VPC-X1420EX, VPC-X1420GX,VPC-X1420PX only)

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Attaching the handstrap

Media cards that can be used with this cameraThe types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:i SD Memory Cardi SDHC Memory Cardi SDXC Memory Card

What “card” means in this manuali In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC

Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately)Install in the camera’s battery slot, and connect the AC adaptor. Use in conjunction with the AC adaptor.

Attaching the DC adaptor1 Open the camera’s battery/card

compartment cover.

2 Insert the DC adaptor into the battery slot.h Make sure that the DC adaptor is correctly oriented when inserting,

and insert it firmly all the way.

3 Close the battery/card compartment cover.

4 Connect the AC adaptor.

Removing the DC adaptor1 Turn off the camera.2 Remove the AC adaptor.3 Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover, and remove the

DC adaptor.

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SETUP

PARTS NAMES

Front

Lens

Self-timer indicator

Battery/card compartment cover

ON/OFF button

Shutter button

SCENE button

Tripod stand hole

Speaker

Bottom

Flash

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PARTS NAMES

Rear

Strap holder

Monitor

SET button

Playback button [=]

USB/AV terminal cover

Zoom switch

MENU button

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.h Insert the connector straight

and securely.

2 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger.h Insert it in the direction

indicated by the [J] mark on the battery pack.

3 Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V).h Charging begins.h The CHARGE indicator is lit

during charging.

4 When the CHARGE indicator turns off, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the battery pack from the charger.

HINT i Charging takes approximately 120 min.

Battery pack[J] mark

To power outlet


Power cord

CHARGE indicator


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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Charging the battery packBe 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.

Does the battery pack feel hot?i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction. If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging... i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio. Ambient temperature during charging i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during charging be

between about 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F). Due to the characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), it may not be possible to sufficiently charge it.

i When the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be activated and halt charging.

Charge a battery pack in the following cases i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time i Newly purchased battery pack

FOR AMERICAN USERS:i Use a UL Listed, 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG

No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.

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About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.

CAUTIONDo not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long timei The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a

long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the safety function may be activated and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it.

Does the battery pack appear swollen?i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when

stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard.

CHARGE indicator

Not lit Not connected properlyi To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the

charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 8).

i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 8).

Charging finished

Lit Charging

Flashing Problem with the battery pack or battery pack chargeri Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger.i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of

the battery pack has probably expired.)

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

HINTAbout the internal backup batteryi This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time

settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery packi A small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off,

and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.

To prolong the life of the battery packi Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life

of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other

high-temperature environments.h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.

After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially discharge it before charging it again.

h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.

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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD

Installationi Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct.i The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera.

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Open battery/card compartment cover on the bottom of the camera.

Insert the card all the way until it clicks.

3 Pull out

2 Push down1 Open

[J] mark

2 Push

Close the battery/card compartment cover.

To remove...

1 Open

3 Pull out

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CAUTIONDo not remove the battery pack outer covering or labeli Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed, as doing

so may result in malfunction.Be careful when removing the cardi Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or

printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.

Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or releasedi If you remove your finger too soon, the card may spring out and become

lost or hit someone in the eye.

HINTShooting without a card installedi When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the

card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no card installed, the internal memory icon is shown on the monitor to let you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s internal memory.

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To format a card

1 Install the card in the camera. Turn on the camera (pages 12 and 16).

2 Display the menu (page 59).

3 Display the Option Menu (page 60).

4 Select “FORMAT” and press the SET button.h The Format Screen appears.

Follow the instructions on the screen to format the card. MENU button

SET

10MRECORDING MENU 1/2　RESOLUTION

COMPRESSION

PHOTO STABILIZER

FOCUS MODE

EXP MEASURE

ISO

OK

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Warning concerning battery pack temperaturei If the battery pack in the camera becomes too hot, a blinking temperature

warning icon \ will appear on the monitor. If the blinking icon does appear, the camera should be turned off as soon as possible and the battery pack allowed to cool before the camera is turned on again.

i Note that the camera will turn off automatically if it continues to be used with the battery pack temperature elevated.

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

In the recording mode

1 Press the ON/OFF button.h The camera turns on.h The camera turns on in the

recording mode that was active before it was last turned off.

In the playback mode

1 Press the playback button [=] for at least one second.h The Playback Screen appears on

the monitor (pages 30 and 38).

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button.h The camera turns off.

h When the playback button [=] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the

camera turns off.

ON/OFF button

Playback button [=]

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

About the auto power off functionIn order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).i If the auto power save function has operated to turn the camera off, press

the ON/OFF button to turn it back on.i You can change the setting for the time elapsed before the camera

automatically turns off.i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the

dedicated USB interface cable, the auto power save function is disabled, and the camera turns off after about 12 hours.

HINTIf the K icon appears...i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured is recorded with

it. When the date and time cannot be recorded with the image because the date and time have not yet been set (page 18), the K icon appears. To have the date and time recorded with images, please make this setting before capturing images.

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DATE AND TIME SETTINGThe 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.hTo correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 20.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010

1 Turn on the camera (page 16), and press the SET button.h The Clock Set Screen appears.h Follow the procedures below to

enable or disable the date display during playback, to set the display format for the date, and to set the date and time.

h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button 2 times.

2 Set the date.1 Select “DATE”.2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Screen appears.3 Set the date to “2010/12/24”.

h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day.

h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day.Toggle the SET button up or down to increase or decrease the number.

4 Press the SET button.

SET

　 CLOCK SET

DATE

TIME

DISP　　　　　　

OK

2010/01/01

00:00

Y/M/D　　　　　

SET

　 CLOCK SET

DATE

　　　　　　

OK

2010/12/24

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

3 Set the clock.1 Select “TIME”.2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Time Screen appears.3 Set the time to “19:30”.

h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute.

h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display.

4 Press the SET button.

4 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 Toggle the SET button up or down.h The date display format

changes.4 Press the SET button.

SET

　 CLOCK SET

TIME

　　　　　　 OK

19:30

SET

　 CLOCK SET

DISP　　　　　

　　　　　 OK

Y/M/D　　　

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5 Press the MENU button.h The date and time setting is completed.h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.

HINTAbout the settings backupi Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an

internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1).

To correct the date and time settings1 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button.2 Select the [E] tab, and press the SET button.3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the date and time appears.h The current date and time settings are shown.

4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.

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BASIC OPERATION

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Switching between the recording mode and playback mode

Switch between shooting and playing.

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

2 Press the playback button [=].h Each time the playback button is

pressed, the camera switches between the recording mode and the playback mode.

HINTTo turn the camera on in the playback modei Press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second, and the camera will

turn on in the playback mode.

ON/OFF buttonPlayback button

[=]

149

100-0001

2010.12.242010.12.242010.12.24

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How to switch the recording modeYour camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots mode).


2 Toggle the SET button to the left.h The screen to set the

recording mode and the self-timer appears.

3 Toggle the SET button to the right to select the recording mode.

4 Press the SET button.h The selected recording mode

is set.h An icon in the upper left area

of the monitor indicates the active recording mode setting.

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ON/OFF button

SET button

s: Single-shot mode

: High-speed sequential shots modeO: Sequential shots modeX: Video clip recording mode

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Switching the display modeIn the recording mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.


2 Press the SET button.h Each time the SET button is

pressed, the camera switches between the settings display mode and the normal display mode.

ON/OFF buttonSET button

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Adjust the monitor brightnessThe brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light.


2 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.h The monitor brightness menu

appears.

3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the brightness.

4 Press the MENU button.h The monitor brightness is

set, and the monitor brightness menu is canceled.

HINTi You can also adjust the monitor brightness by selecting “BRIGHTNESS”

from the Option Menu.

ON/OFF button

SET button

MENU button

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Hints for taking picturesMuting the camera soundsi The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter

button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted.

Where is the image data saved?i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory

or on the card installed in the camera.i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If

no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to

the characteristics of the CCD, light lines or ghost patterns (flare effect) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.

Switching the guidance display ON/OFFi Toggle the SET button to the right. Each time the SET button is toggled to

the right, the guidance display switches between ON and OFF.

HINTi Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when

they are played back.i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the

image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

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Half-press shutter

button to focus

Push to the right

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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESThere are two modes for capturing still images. In the single-shot mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured. For more information about taking sequential shots, please see page 28.

Shooting single shots

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 22).

2 Rest your finger on the shutter button.h Engage the autofocus by

pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock).

3 Gently press the shutter button.h Press the shutter button

gently, taking care not to move the camera.

h The image that was captured appears on the monitor as long as the shutter button is kept pressed (post view).

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Shutter button

Single-shot icon

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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

4 Release your finger from the shutter button.h The captured image is recorded.

HINTAbout the target marki A target mark & on the monitor shows

the area the camera is focusing on.i The camera automatically determines

the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.

i The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen.

About the focus indicatori A green focus indicator appears when

the subject is successfully focused, or a red focus indicator when the camera was not able to focus the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayedi The shutter speed and aperture

settings are also displayed on the monitor. You can use them as a reference when shooting.

If the motion alert icon appears...i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility

that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the motion alert icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (page 52).

i When shooting with the fireworks H scene function, the motion alert icon always appears, but this is normal.

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Shutter speedAperture

Target mark

Motion alert icon

Focus indicator

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Shooting sequential shotsWhen the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession.

1 Set the camera to the sequential shots mode or the high-speed sequential shots mode (page 22).

2 Press the shutter button to start shooting.h Shooting sequential shots begins.

Estimated maximum number of sequential shots

h The quantities indicate the number of shots when the compression rate is set to j.

h The maximum number of sequential shots will differ depending on the subject.

h Note that if the shutter button is released during shooting, shooting stops immediately.

h When shooting sequential shots with the resolution set to

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HINTAbout the focus when shooting sequential shotsi When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the

focus lock is activated, fixing the focus.Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?i The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots.i The following scene functions cannot be set.

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Viewing still imagesThe steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same.

1 Press the playback button [=].h If the playback button [=]

was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.

h The image most recently captured appears on the monitor.

2 View other images.h Toggle the SET button to the

left or right to display the previous or next image.To display the previous image:

Toggle the SET button to the left.

To display the next image:Toggle the SET button to the right.

h To return to the Shooting Screen, press the playback button [=].

h When the playback button [=] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the

camera turns off.

When you are finished viewing images...i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

HINTFor still images with voice memo (pages 42 and 43)...i When the shutter button is pressed, the voice memo is played back.

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Playback button [=]

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12-image/20-image display playback

1 Press the playback button [=].

2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.h The 12-image display

appears.

3 Select the image to play back.h Toggle the SET button left,

right, up or down to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.Instead of pressing the SET button, you can press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch to show the image full screen.

h If [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch is pressed while the 12-image display is shown, the display changes to the 20-image display. 100100

0001 0001 0002 0002 0003 00040003 0004

0005 0005 0006 0007 00080006 0007 0008

00090009

100 0001 0002 0003 0004

0005 0006 0007 0008

0009

Video clip

SET button

Audio recordingStill image

Image numberOrange frame

Folder number

Zoom switch [W]/[T]

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Folder playbackA convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture.

1 Access the 12-image display screen (page 31).

2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch 2 times.h The screen to select the playback

folder appears.h If [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch is

pressed, the camera changes to the 20-image display (page 31).

3 Select the desired folder, and press the SET button.h The first image in the selected

folder is displayed.h At this time, if you press [W] ([P])

on the zoom switch, the images in the selected folder are shown in the 12-image display.

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SET

　 SELECT FOLDER

　　　　　　 OK

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Magnifying (zooming in) the image

1 Display the image that you want to magnify.

2 Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch.h Magnification is enabled.h The image is magnified, and the

central portion of image is displayed.

h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to view different parts of the magnified image.To magnify:Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch.To go back:Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.

h Press the SET button to return to the normal (100%) view.

HINTThe magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate imagei Press the shutter button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still

image.

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Press shutter to savePress shutter to savePress shutter to saveMoveMoveMove100%100%100%

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Zoom jump playbackYou can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus.

1 Display a still image to view using zoom jump playback.

2 Press the SET button.h The image is magnified.h If the magnified view appears

to be in focus, then the overall image will be in focus.

3 Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move to the part you wish to magnify, and press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h The displayed area is further

magnified.To magnify further:Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch.To go back:Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.h Press the SET button again

to return to the normal size (100%) screen.

223%

Press shutter to saveMove100%

SET button

Zoom switch [W]/[T]

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Deleting filesYou can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once.

1 To delete files from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To delete files from the camera’s internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure.

2 Set the camera to the playback mode, and toggle the SET button up.h The Delete Screen appears.

DELETE SINGLE:Deletes one file at a time.DELETE ALL:Deletes all the files.

3 Delete the files.

1 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the file you wish to

delete.2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DELETE SINGLE”.

h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Before pressing the SET button in step 3, please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

3 Press the SET button.h The currently displayed file is deleted.h To delete other files, repeat steps 1 to 3.

OKOKOK

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE ALL

DELETEDELETEDELETE

SET

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1 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to view the images and

check if it is OK to delete all the files.2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DELETE ALL”.3 Press the SET button.

h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When the file delete is completed, “No image” is shown.

CAUTIONAbout protected imagesi Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete

protected files, set the protect setting for the file to off, and then follow the file delete procedure.

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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Recording a video clip

1 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 22).

2 Press the shutter button.h Video clip recording

begins. During recording, the length of the video clip and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

h It is not necessary to continue pressing the shutter button while recording.

3 End the recording.h Press the shutter button

again to stop recording and save the video clip.

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HD

Shutter button

Video clip recording icon

Recorded length (time) ofvideo clip

Remaining recording timeavailable

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Playing back the video clip

4 Press the playback button [=].h If the playback button [=]

was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.

h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.

5 Press the SET button.h Video clip playback begins.h To stop playback, toggle the

SET button down.

Playback button [=]

SET button

SET PLAY

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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Outline of playback operationTo do this... Do this

Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down.

PauseDuring playback, press the SET button.During accelerated or slow playback, toggle the SET button up.

To extract a still image While playback is paused, press the shutter button.

To play back one image at a time (single-

frame step)

Forward While playback is paused, toggle the SET button to the right.

Reverse While playback is paused, toggle the SET button to the left.

Slow playback

Forward While playback is paused, press and hold the SET button to the right.

Reverse While playback is paused, press and hold the SET button to the left.

To accelerate playback

Forward

During forward playback, toggle the SET button to the right.iThe playback speed changes each time the

SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

Toggle the SET button to the left to resume normal playback speed.

Reverse

During forward playback, toggle the SET button to the left.iThe playback speed changes each time the

SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:15× ← 10× ← 5×

Toggle the SET button to the right to resume normal playback speed.

Return to normal playback speed Press the SET button.

Adjusting the volume

Louder: During playback, press [T] on the zoom switch.Softer: During playback, press [W] on the zoom switch.

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When you are finished viewing video clips...i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

CAUTIONHow to save one frame from a video clip as a still image1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to

“snap” a photo.2 Press the shutter button.i The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image.The data for a video clip is very largei Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be

played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor.)

If video clip recording stops even when there is card memory remaining…i Depending on the card you are using, recording may stop even if there is

remaining memory in the card.i For video clip recording, it is recommended that a high-speed memory

card be used.If no audio is heard...i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the

frame-by-frame, slow playback, fast playback or reverse playback mode.Does video clip playback stop when you adjust the volume?i If you adjust the volume during video clip playback, the playback may

temporarily pause. This is not a malfunction.

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USING THE SCENE FUNCTIONYou can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), and press the SCENE button.h The screen to select a scene

function appears.

2 Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to select the desired setting.

Scene function FeaturesRecording mode setting

s O X

XAuto

The camera makes the optimum settings. m m m m

YSports

Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject. m m m m

GPortrait

Enhance the three-dimensional feel of the subject by blurring the background. (With face chaser function)

m* m* m* m*

\Landscape

For beautiful shots of distant scenery. m n n m

]Night view

portrait

Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery.

m n n m

nSmile detection

Capture a photo at the instant the subject smiles. m n n n

HFireworks

For capturing fireworks at night. m n n m

AUTOAUTOAUTO

Use auto settingsUse auto settingsUse auto settings

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m: Available n: Not available*: Disabled during recording

3 Press the SET button.h This completes the scene select

setting.h The display returns to the Shooting

Screen.h The scene function setting is shown

on the monitor.

Scene function FeaturesRecording mode setting

s O X

_Lamp

Photograph in low-light conditions. m n n m

aStill image with

audio

Shoot a still image and add a voice memo. m n n n

5Best shot

Four successive still images are captured as the exposure changes.

m n n n

=Panorama

Three images are captured to create a panorama photo. m n n n

rFace chaser

The subject’s face is kept in focus and the exposure adjusted as the image is captured.

m m* m* m*

8Monochrome

Create black-and-white photos. m m m m

9Sepia Create sepia-tone photos. m m m m

@Vivid

Accentuates the colors in the image. m m m m

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Scene function setting(X is not displayed)

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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

Capture a still image with a voice memoWith the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”.

1 On the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select a, and press the SET button.

2 Press the shutter button to take the picture, then speak into the microphone.h During recording, be careful not to

obstruct the microphone with your fingers, for example.

h Audio recording begins. During recording, the length of the audio track and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

h The maximum recording time for a voice memo is about 10 seconds.

h To end the recording before 10 seconds has elapsed, press the shutter button.

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Recorded length ofaudio track

Remaining recording timeavailable

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How to use the best shot feature

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select 5; and press the SET button.

2 Press the shutter button.h While the settings change, four still

images are shot in sequence.h After the images are captured, the

four still images are displayed on the monitor.

h With all four images showing on the

monitor, press the MENU button.

3 Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the image you wish to save.h For a full-size view of the selected image, press the SET button.h With the full-size view active, you can toggle the SET button to the left

or right to view the previous or next image.h To return to the screen in step 2, press the MENU button.

4 With the full-size view of the image you wish to save, select “YES”, and press the SET button.h The image currently displayed is

saved, and the other images are deleted.

HINT i When the resolution is set to

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How to create a panorama photo

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode, display the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select =, and press the SET button.h The screen to select a panning

direction appears.

2 Toggle the SET button left or right to select the desired panning direction, and press the SET button.h The screen to shoot the first image appears.

3 Press the shutter button to capture the image.h The screen to shoot the second

image appears.h Positioning lines (red and black)

appear on the screen to mark where the images will be joined.

h When the SET button is pressed, the captured image is saved.

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SETSelect record method

SET

Red line Black line

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4 Move the camera in the panning direction you selected in step 2.h One of the positioning lines (black)

moves as you reposition the camera.

5 Line up the black line with the red line.h Match the lines exactly.h When the lines match exactly, the

line changes to green.

6 The shutter releases automatically when the lines match.h Position the camera for the third image in the same way.h To create a panorama photo from two images, after capturing the

second image, press the SET button.

7 The shutter releases automatically when the lines match.h When the third image is captured, the three images are combined and

saved.

HINT i The digital zoom is not available.i The flash and self-timer cannot be used.

Red line Black line

Changes to green

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How to use the face chaser featureTo attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure.

1 On the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select r, and press the SET button.

2 Aim the camera lens at the subject.h The camera searches for the

subject’s face. When it detects the face, a green frame appears.

h Do not touch the shutter button while the camera is searching. The camera cannot search when the autofocus is activated.

3 The focus locks on the subject (page 26).h The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure is adjusted.h When the face is in focus, the green frame changes to orange.

4 Press the shutter button.h The image is captured.

CAUTIONi The digital zoom is disabled.i The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.i The face chaser function may not work when the subject’s face in the

monitor is relatively small or appears dark.

For images captured using the face chaser featurei On the Playback Screen, when zooming in, the face that was defined by

the double frame during capture becomes the zoom center.

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Green frame

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How to shoot using Smile DetectionCapture a photo at the instant the subject smiles.

Normal shooting

1 On the screen to set the scene function (page 41), select n, and press the SET button.

2 Aim the camera lens at the subject.h The camera searches for the subject’s face. When it detects the face,

a green frame appears. The image is automatically captured when the subject smiles.

Selecting the shooting area of the desired subjectFrom the multiple faces, select the area that frames the targeted face, and capture the image when the selected subject smiles.

1 On the screen to set the scene function (page 41), select n, and press the SET button.

2 Aim the camera lens at the subject.

3 Press the SET button.h An orange frame appears, and the screen for you to select the area

that encompasses the target subject’s face appears.

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4 Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the area that encompasses the target subject’s face.

5 Press the SET button.h The orange frame changes to yellow, and the Smile Detection area is

fixed.h The camera adjusts the focus and exposure for the framed face.h When the face is in focus, the green frame changes to a double frame.h The image is automatically captured when the subject in the selected

area smiles.

HINTThe camera can’t detect the smiling face?i The camera cannot detect the subject’s smile when zooming in or out.i Smile Detection may not work accurately when the face in the monitor

appears small or dim.For best results with Smile Detectioni Smile Detection works best when the subject is directly facing the camera

and showing his/her teeth when smiling.Can’t use the self-timer?i The self-timer cannot be used with Smile Detection.To cancel Smile Detection...i Select a different scene function.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the zoomYour camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), and point the camera lens at the subject.

2 Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image.[T]: Zoom in on the subject.[W]: Zoom out.h When the zoom switch is

pressed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.

h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When [T] on the zoom switch is pressed again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues.

3 Take the picture.

Zoom switch [W]/[T]

Zoom barPointer

When both optical and digital zoom are enabled

Digital zoom (yellow)Optical zoom

When optical zoom only is enabled

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HINTCan’t access the digital zoom?i The digital zoom cannot be used when the face chaser r, smile

detection n or portrait mode G scene function is active, or the focus mode is set to AF seeker p.

Can’t access the optical zoom?i When the focus range is set to pan o or during video clip recording, the

optical zoom cannot be used.

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Flash settingThe 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. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (auto mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking single-shot still images.

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 22), and toggle the SET button up.h The flash menu appears.

k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. In a backlight situation, if only the center of the image is very dark, the flash will operate to compensate (auto).

m: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced flash).

l: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).

J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).

SET button

FLASHAUTO

Flash menu

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2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button.

3 Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the

selected mode.

HINT When auto is selected... i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting

Screen.When auto or red-eye reduction is selected...i When the shutter button is pressed, if the camera determines that the flash

is necessary, a k or J icon appearing on the monitor indicates that the flash will operate.

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Self-timerSelf-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode.

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 22), and toggle the SET button to the left.h The self-timer menu appears.

2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired self-timer setting, and press the SET button.h The self-timer is set, and you are

returned to the Shooting Screen.

y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

Self-timer menu

SET button

1PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE

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HINTi The countdown time until shutter

release is shown graphically on the monitor.

To pause or cancel the self-timer function...i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the

self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer.

i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off s.i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset

to off.

When x is selected...i When the shutter button is pressed,

the self-timer indicator flashes for approximately 10 seconds, after which shooting begins.

i About 3 seconds before shooting, the self-timer indicator flashes faster.

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Focus range

1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), and toggle the SET button down.h The focus range menu appears.

o: The focus operates within the ranges shown below (pan).

i 2.5 m (8.20 ft.) to ∞

i Wide end:

At maximum aperture setting: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to ∞At minimum aperture setting: 52 cm (20.47 in.) to ∞

i Tele end:At maximum aperture setting: 3.3 m (10.83 ft.) to ∞At minimum aperture setting: 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to ∞

*: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 20 cm (7.87 in.) (Wide end) or 70 cm (27.56 in.) (Tele end) to infinity (auto).

+: You can focus on a subject within the following ranges (macro):Wide end: 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)Tele end: 70 cm (27.56 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.)

-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 10 m (32.81 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual).

FOCUSAUTO

SET button

Focus range menu

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2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the

Shooting Screen.

HINTi In the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, when the focus range

is set to macro +, the zoom is automatically set to one step from the wide end. When the focus range is set to pan o, the zoom is automatically set to the Wide end.

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How to use the manual focus

1 Select manual - from the focus range menu, and press the SET button.h The focus distance adjustment bar

appears.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.h The focus distance is set, and you

are returned to the Shooting Screen.

HINTAbout the focus rangei The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface

and the subject.i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance

(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. Use the monitor to confirm the focus and compose the photo.

About zoom movement when using the manual focusi If the focus distance is set to 50 cm (19.69 in.) or less, the zoom changes

to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.i When the focus distance is set to 50 cm (19.69 in.) or less, the zoom will

function only within the range at which the image is focused.

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FOCUSMANUAL

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ACCESSING THE MENUSDetailed camera settings are accessed from the menus.

How to display the menus

1 Turn on the camera, and set it to the recording or playback mode.h Set the camera to the recording

mode to display the Recording Menu, or the playback mode to display the Playback Menu.

2 Press the MENU button.h The menu for the mode specified in

step 1 appears.

Exit the menuPress the MENU button to exit the menu.

MENU button

SET

10MRECORDING MENU 1/2　RESOLUTION

COMPRESSION

PHOTO STABILIZER

FOCUS MODE

EXP MEASURE

ISO

OK

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How to operate the menusToggle the SET button left, right, up or down to select the item you wish to change, press the SET button, and the corresponding screen will appear.

1 Display the menu (page 59).

2 Select the s or = tab.Display the Recording Menu: Select the s tab.Display the Playback Menu: Select the = tab.Display the Option Menu: Select the 3 tab.

3 Toggle the SET button to the right.

4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select an item to set.

5 Press the SET button.h The Setting Screen appears.h Toggle the SET button up or down

to select the desired setting, and then press the SET button to complete the setting.

h To cancel the menu, press the MENU button.

SET

RECORDING MENU 1/2　RESOLUTION

COMPRESSION

PHOTO STABILIZER

FOCUS MODE

EXP MEASURE

ISO

OK

10M

SET OK

RECORDING MENU 1/2　RESOLUTION

COMPRESSION

PHOTO STABILIZER

FOCUS MODE

EXP MEASURE

ISO

10M

SET

6M10M

14M10M

4288 x 3216 4228 x 2416 [16:9] 3648 x 2736 2816 x 2112

2M4M 2288 x 1712

1600 x 1200

RESOLUTION

OK

Tab

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)

Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard.

Video clips: QuickTime Movie (Photo-JPEG)Audio recordings: WAVE format (monaural)

Data storage media Internal memory: Approx. 50 MBSD Memory CardSDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB)SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)

Camera effective number of pixels

Approx. 14 million pixels

Image sensor 1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CCD Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 14.5 million pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter

Recording resolution

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Lens 4.0× optical zoom lens

f=5.0 mm to 20.0 mm (35 mm film camera conversion: 28 mm to 112 mm)Autofocus, 5 groups, 6 elements (3 with aspheric surfaces)

Aperture Open F=2.8 (Wide) to 6.3 (Tele)Exposure control type Programmable AE

Exposure correction available from the Recording Menu (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)

Light-measuring modes Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring

Range Normal photography: 20 cm (7.87 in.) to ∞ (Wide), 70 cm (27.56 in.) to ∞ (Tele)Macro photography: 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.) (Wide), 70 cm (27.56 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Tele)

Digital zoom For shooting: 1× to 4×For playback: 1× to 67× (varies with resolution)

Shutter speed Single-shot mode: 1/2 to 1/1,000 sec.(Approx. 2 sec. max. when scene select function is set to fireworks Hetc.)(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,000 sec.)

Sequential shots mode:1/2 to 1/1,000 sec.

Video clip recording mode:1/30 to 1/5,000 sec.

Sensitivity (standard output sensitivity)

Single-shot mode/sequential shots mode (standard output sensitivity):

Auto (ISO 64 to 400)/ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, and ISO 6400 (switchable from Recording Menu)

Video clip recording mode: Auto (ISO 384 to 2400)hSensitivity measured in compliance with

the ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).

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Monitor 3.0-inch (7.6 cm) TFT wide color LCDApprox. 230,000 pixels (Frame coverage: Approx. 100%)Brightness adjustment: 5-step

Flash working range GN = 4.8Approx. 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 3.4 m (11.15 ft.) (Wide)Approx. 70 cm (27.56 in.) to 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) (Tele)

Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction

Focus TTL-type AF (9-point range finder/spot focus/AF seeker), manual focus (14 steps)

Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delayAmbient environment

Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)

Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)

Power supply Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L80) × 1Dimensions (at narrowest part, not including grip or lens protrusion)

92.8 (W) × 55.1 (H) × 18.1 (D) mm3.65" (W) × 2.17" (H) × 0.71" (D)

Weight Approx. 98 g (3.46 oz.) (camera only [without battery pack and card])Approx. 115 g (4.06 oz.) (including battery pack and card)

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Camera connectors

Battery life

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. Especially when used at temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced.

USB/AV(communication/audio and video output) terminal

Dedicated regrouped jackAudio output

180 mVrms (–12 dBs), 2.2 kΩ or less, monaural

Video output

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Menu)

USB USB 2.0 Full SpeedPC camera: USB video class

Maximum recording time 210 images:CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used)

Maximum playback time 270 minutes:LCD monitor on, continuous playback

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Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time

i Up to 9 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.i When recording a video clip using an 8 GB card, recording terminates

when the size of the file currently being recorded reaches approx. 4 GB.i The values were determined using an SD Memory Card by SanDisk.i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually

be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for

example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and shooting conditions, etc.).

Recording mode setting

Resolution setting

Compression rate setting

Internal memory

SD Memory Card

2 GB 8 GB

Single-shot mode/

Sequential shots mode

<j 11 images 439 images 1,760 images0 17 images 659 images 2,640 images

8j 15 images 585 images 2,340 images0 22 images 873 images 3,500 images

Ej 15 images 607 images 2,440 images0 23 images 898 images 3,600 images

Dj 26 images 1,010 images 4,080 images0 38 images 1,510 images 6,070 images

z

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j 39 images 1,510 images 6,070 images

0 58 images 2,210 images 8,840 images

tj 79 images 3,100 images 12,400 images0 118 images 4,420 images 17,700 images

[j 399 images 15,500 images 62,200 images0 532 images 20,600 images 83,000 images

Video clip recording

mode

# — — 9 min. 55 sec. 38 min. 50 sec.

d — 34 sec. 22 min. 28 sec. 1 hr. 30 min.

5 — 2 min. 21 sec. 1 hr. 31 min. 6 hr. 7 min.Audio file

mode — — 27 min. 10 sec. 17 hr. 13 min. 69 hr. 10 min.

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Supplied battery pack charger

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.

Supplied Li-ion battery pack

Part No. VAR-L80Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 WRated output DC 4.2 V, 550 mACompatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion

battery pack (DB-L80)

Ambientenvironment

Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (recharge), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)

Dimensions 84 (W) × 22.5(H) × 50.5 (D) mm3.31" (W) × 0.89" (H) × 2.00" (D)Weight (without power cord) Approx. 49 g (1.73 oz.)

Model number DB-L80Voltage 3.7 VCapacity 700 mAhAmbient environment

Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use)–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)

Humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)Dimensions 39.2 (W) × 5.9 (H) × 31.4 (D) mm

1.54 (W) × 0.23 (H) × 1.24 (D) in.Weight Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz.)

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OthersMac 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® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating system, and Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system are collectively referred to as “Windows”.

SDXC logo is a trademark.

All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

CAUTIONi It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written

permission.i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation

purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.

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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 Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera.

i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than those supplied with the camera or those specified by 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.

i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a standard film camera.

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

CONTENTSCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESAttaching the handstrapMedia cards that can be used with this cameraWhat “card” means in this manualInstalling/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately)

SETUPPARTS NAMESCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKCharging the battery pack

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARDInstallationTo format a cardWarning concerning battery pack temperature

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the cameraTurning off the cameraAbout the auto power off function

DATE AND TIME SETTING

BASIC OPERATIONBEFORE TAKING PICTURESSwitching between the recording mode and playback modeHow to switch the recording modeSwitching the display modeAdjust the monitor brightnessHints for taking pictures

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESShooting single shotsShooting sequential shotsViewing still images12-image/20-image display playbackFolder playbackMagnifying (zooming in) the imageZoom jump playbackDeleting files

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKRecording a video clipPlaying back the video clip

USING THE SCENE FUNCTIONCapture a still image with a voice memoHow to use the best shot featureHow to create a panorama photoHow to use the face chaser featureHow to shoot using Smile Detection

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the zoomFlash settingSelf-timerFocus range

ACCESSING THE MENUSHow to display the menusHow to operate the menus

APPENDICESSPECIFICATIONSCameraCamera connectorsBattery lifePossible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording TimeSupplied battery pack chargerSupplied Li-ion battery packOthersBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go

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