INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E7EX VPC-E7 Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-E7EX and VPC-E7. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE kFOR AMERICAN USERS The 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.
kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. kFOR EU USERS Note: iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only 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 reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the battery pack 1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack. h The CHARGE indicator lights red during charging. h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. h Charging takes approximately 90 minutes. CHARGE indicator [o] mark Battery pack Socket To power outlet Power cord 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack. h The battery/card compartment cover is located on the side of the camera.
Shooting 1 Press the [m] button. h The shooting mode menu appears. Shutter button Single-shot Sequential shots Video clip recording PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE 2 3 4 Press the [l] or [m] button to select the shooting mode. [l] or [m] button Press the SET button. h The shooting mode is indicated by an icon in the upper left area of the monitor. Press the shutter button. Single-shot mode: A still image is captured. Sequential shots mode: Shooting begins. Release the shutter button to discontinue shooting.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Playback kStill image playback 1 ON/OFF button Playback button [=] Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, press the [l] or [m] button. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen. kVideo clip playback 1 2 Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Press the [l] or [m] button to display the video clip you wish to play back.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 10 SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 12 SETUP PARTS NAMES ................................................
PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ................................................77 IMAGE PROTECT ................................................................................79 ROTATE IMAGE ...................................................................................81 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ....................................................82 CONTRAST CORRECTION .................................................................83 RED-EYE CORRECTION ..................................
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.
Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 75 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 55 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 49 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 73 Photographing people • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (portrait mode/night view mode/face chaser mode) on page 49 • “FLASH SETTING” (red-eye reduction) on page 55 Photographing landscapes • “USING
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Getting started viewing images Convenient functions Additional functions Adjust the playback volume • “SOUNDS” on page 99 • “Playing back the video clip” on page 46 • “Viewing still images” on page 36 Search for image data Check the focus • “9-image display status playback” on page 37 • “Folder playback” on page 39 • “Quick scroll playback” on page 38 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on page 40 • “Zoom jump playback” on page 41
Data managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Edit photos • “CONTRAST CORRECTION” on page 83 • “RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 85 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa • “COPY DATA” on page 87 Delete files Protect images from accidental erasure • “Erasing files” on page 42 • “IMAGE PROTECT” on page 79 Format a card • “INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY” on page 108 Specify the number of prints and date imprint • “PRINT SETTIN
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 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.
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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 Multi Media Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA It’s loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, an easy-to-understand guidance display on a large screen, a more extensive scene function, and more. You’ll never miss a photo opportunity, thanks to the quick focus: Touch focus (see page 65) Just touch the shutter button lightly, and the touch sensor automatically focuses the image (touch focus). F3.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA k Abundant scene functions You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. AUTO Use auto settings k Speedy mode-switching Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots with a single button operation.
SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos. Or take the card to a photo shop to have your photos printed there.
SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button ON/OFF button Flash Self-timer indicator USB/AV terminal DC IN terminal Lens Microphone 13 English
Rear Illumination sensor • Detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 2 3 4 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. h Insert the connector straight and securely. CHARGE indicator [o] mark Battery pack Socket To power outlet CHARGE indicator Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V). h Recharging begins.
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 CHARGE” on page 113). i During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK About the CHARGE indicator 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. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i 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 15).
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 1 Insert the battery pack and card. h The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 108). h Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct. 1 Open battery/card compartment cover on the side of the camera. 3 2 Contact end [o]mark Insert the battery pack. Insert all the way until it clicks. 4 Close the battery/card compartment cover. * To remove the card...
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Be careful when removing the card. i 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 released. i If you remove your finger too soon, the card may spring out and become lost or hit someone in the eye.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the shooting mode 1 Press the ON/OFF button. h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off. ON/OFF button In the playback mode 1 Press the playback button [=] for at least one second. h The Playback Screen appears on the monitor (pages 36 and 46). Monitor Playback button [=] Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button. h The camera turns off.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF About the auto power off function In 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]).
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 2 3 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button. h The Recording Menu appears (page 62). Press the [o] button to select the 3 tab, and press the [m] button. h The Option Menu appears.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 4 Set the date and time. 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2006. 2 Press the [m] button to select the time indication. 3 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the time setting. 4 Press the [m] button to select the Y/M/D indication. 5 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the displayed date order.
5 Press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu. h The Option Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed. HINT i 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.
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (page 81).
About the touch sensor (touch focus) With the touch sensor, the image is focused simply by a light finger-touch on the shutter button (focus lock). With the subject in focus, just gently press the shutter button to take the picture for a perfectly focused image. At the same time, the touch sensor is temporarily deactivated whenever the Recording Menu (page 62) is displayed, thereby facilitating operation of these screens.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 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 59). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
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. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode 1 2 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button Playback button [=] Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. 6 100-0001 2006.12.
How to switch the shooting mode Your 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). 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button [m] button Press the [m] button. h The screen to set the shooting mode and the selftimer appears. Press the [m] button to select the shooting mode. Press the SET button. h The selected shooting mode is set.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the shooting 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. 1 2 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button SET button Press the SET button.
Adjust the monitor brightness The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The monitor brightness menu appears. Press the [n] and [o] buttons to adjust the brightness.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted (page 99). 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.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image 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 44. Shooting single shots 1 2 Set the camera to the singleshot mode (page 30). Shutter button Rest your finger on the shutter button.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 3 4 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). Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded. HINT Focus indicator When the focus mode (page 70) is set Target mark to the 9-point focus mode B...
Viewing still images The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same. 5 6 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. View other images. h Press the [l] or [m] button to display the previous or next image. To display the previous image: Press [l]. To display the next image: Press [m].
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 9-image display playback 1 2 3 Press the playback button [=]. Zoom switch [W]/[T] Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the arrow buttons 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.
Quick scroll playback A convenient way to quick-search when there are many images. 1 2 3 Access the 9-image display screen (page 37). Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The Quick Scroll Playback Screen appears. h Press the [G] or [H] button to display the previous or following image. h You can press the [I] or [J] button to move back or forward 32 files at a time. 1/9 2006.12.24 Display the desired image, and press the SET button. h The selected image is shown fullscreen.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Folder playback A convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture (page 23 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). 1 2 3 Access the Quick Scroll Playback Screen (page 38). Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The Folder Display Screen appears. Select the desired folder, and press the SET button. h The first image in the selected folder is displayed.
Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Press the arrow buttons to view different parts of the magnified image. To magnify: Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. To return to normal size: Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Zoom jump playback You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus. 1 2 3 Display a still image to view using zoom jump playback. Zoom switch [W]/[T] 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. Press the arrow buttons to move to the part you wish to magnify, and press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h The displayed area is further magnified.
Erasing files You can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera’s internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure. Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the [n] button. h The Delete Screen appears. ALL FILES: Erases all the data. 1 FILE: Erases one file at a time.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “1 FILE”. 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.
SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession. 1 2 Set the camera to the sequential shots mode (page 30). h If the resolution is set to k, the setting changes automatically to n. Sequential shots icon 6 Press the shutter button to start shooting. h Shooting sequential shots begins. Resolution Max. no. of shots n Approx. 6 shots z Approx. 3 shots t Approx. 7 shots [ Approx.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip 1 2 3 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 30). Shutter button 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 shooting. Recorded length (time) of video clip End the recording.
Playing back the video clip 4 5 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. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. Press the SET button. h Video clip playback begins. h To stop playback, press the [o] button. Playback button [=] [o] button SET button 101-0008 2006.12.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Outline of playback operation To do this... Stop playback Do this During playback, press the [o] button During playback, press the SET button. Pause During accelerated or slow playback, press the [n] button. While playback is paused, press the shutter button. To extract a still image To play back During forward While playback is paused, press the [m] one image playback button. at a time During reverse While playback is paused, press the [l] (singleplayback button.
When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. CAUTION If no audio is heard... The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frameby-frame, slow playback, fast playback or reverse playback mode. CAUTION The data for a video clip is very large. i 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.
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 29), and press the SCENE button. h The screen to select the settings suitable for the scene (shooting conditions) appears. AUTO Use auto settings 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting.
Scene setting Shooting mode setting Features c P X Shoot a still image and add a voice memo. m n n Minimize the effects of camera shake. m m n 5 Best shot Four successive still images are captured as the exposure changes. m n n r Face chaser The subject’s face is kept in focus and the exposure adjusted as the image is captured. m m* m* 8 Monochrome Create black-and-white photos. m m m 9 Sepia Create sepia-tone photos.
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Capture a still image with a voice memo With 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 2 51 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 49), select a, and press the SET button. Press the shutter button to take the picture, then speak into the microphone.
How to use the best shot feature 1 2 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select the scene function settings, select the best shot icon 5 (page 49); and press the SET button. h If the resolution is set to k, the setting changes automatically to n and the images are captured. 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.
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION How to use the face chaser feature To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure. 1 2 3 4 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 49), select the face chaser icon r, and press the SET button. Aim the camera lens at the subject. h The camera searches for the subject’s face. When it detects the face, an orange frame appears. h Do not touch the shutter button while the camera is searching.
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 2 3 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 29), and point the camera lens at the subject. 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.
FLASH SETTING The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. 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 30), and press the [n] (?) button.
2 3 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button. 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...
SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode. 1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 30), and press the [m] ( ) button. h The self-timer menu appears. [m] ( 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. 2 Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the desired self-timer setting, and press the SET button.
HINT i The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor. F3.1 1/37 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 c. i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset to off. When x is selected...
FOCUS RANGE 1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 29), and press the [o] (R) button. h The focus range menu appears. o: The focus operates within the ranges shown below (pan). i At maximum aperture setting: 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to ∞ i At minimum aperture setting: 1.3 m (4.27 ft.) to ∞
2 Press the [n] or [o] button 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. HINT i 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.
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus 1 2 Select manual - from the focus range menu, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. FOCUS MANUAL 70cm Press the [l] or [m] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface and the subject.
SHOOTING ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu. 1 2 Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 29). Press the MENU button. h The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Recording Menu can be canceled by pressing the MENU button.
ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the Recording Menu RECORDING MENU (1/2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOUCH SENSOR RESOLUTION COMPRESSION FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE ISO 7 8 9 WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE 0 OFF i 7 through 9 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.
1 Touch sensor menu (page 65) #: Set the shutter button touch sensor to ON. $: Set the shutter button touch sensor to OFF.
TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTING The touch sensor function, by which the autofocus is activated by a fingertouch on the shutter button, can be set to ON or OFF. When the touch sensor function is set to OFF, the autofocus is activated when you press the shutter button halfway; then gently press the shutter button to snap the picture. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 62). Select “TOUCH SENSOR” and press the SET button. h The sensor menu appears. #: The touch sensor function is set to ON.
RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 62). In the single-shot or sequential shots mode select “RESOLUTION”, or in the video clip recording mode select “CLIP SIZE”, and press the SET button. h The resolution menu or video size menu appears.
RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING Record and play back an audio file In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. The audio recordings are monaural. k Record an audio file 1 2 3 4 5 67 Display the Recording Menu for the video clip recording mode (page 62). Select the audio recording icon < from the video size menu, and press the SET button. Recorded length of audio track Remaining recording time available Press the MENU button. h The recording mode is enabled.
k Playing back audio recordings 1 Display the desired audio data. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. 100-0013 2006.12.24 2 Play back the recording. To do this... Forward playback Stop playback Do this Press the SET button. During playback, press the [o] button During playback, press the SET button. Pause During fast forward or fast reverse, press the [n] button. During forward playback, press the [m] button.
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING Set the data compression rate when shooting images. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality. 1 2 3 69 Display the Recording Menu (page 62). Select the compression rate menu, and press the SET button. h The menu to select the desired compression rate is shown. j: Stores the data at a low compression rate.
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from different types of autofocus: 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. AF seeker: Once the focus is locked on a subject (page 34), it follows the subject. The focus point automatically changes to remain continuously focused on a moving subject.
FOCUS AREA SETTING HINT When spot focus is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. When AF seeker is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. i When the focus-lock is activated, the seeker mark appears on the focused subject. i During focus-lock, even if the focused F3.1 subject moves, the seeker mark 1/60 automatically follows the subject. i If the camera loses the focus-lock on Seeker mark the subject, the seeker mark disappears.
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but with emphasis on the center area. Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image after first measuring the light only at the center spot of the monitor.
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 62). Select “ISO” and press the SET button. h The ISO sensitivity menu appears. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 400 [video clip recording mode: ISO200 to 800]). *: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent (video clip recording mode: ISO200).
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 62). Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press the SET button. h The white balance menu appears. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions.
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 2 3 Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 62). Select “EXPOSURE” and press the SET button. h The screen to adjust the exposure appears. Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the desired exposure numerical value, and press the SET button. h The specified exposure is set, and you are returned to the Recording Menu.
DATE IMPRINT You can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image. 1 2 3 Display the Recording Menu (page 62). Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the SET button. h The date imprint menu appears. ON: The date of the capture is imprinted on the image. OFF: The date of the capture is not imprinted on the image. Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The date imprint mode is set, and you are returned to the Recording Menu.
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. 1 2 Press the playback button [=]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Playback button [=] Press the MENU button. h The Playback Menu appears. h The Playback Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed. MENU button PLAYBACK MENU (1/2) PROTECT ROTATE RESIZE CONTRAST CORRECT RED-EYE CORRECT.
Overview of the Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU (1/2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 PROTECT ROTATE RESIZE CONTRAST CORRECT RED-EYE CORRECT. FILE COPY 7 8 PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SLIDESHOW 1 [Protect] (page 79) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 2 [Rotate image] (page 81) h Rotate still images. 3 [Resize] (page 82) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 4 [Contrast correction] (page 83) h Add contrast (light and dark) to the image to make it clearer.
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. 1 2 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 77). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. h The screen to set the protect setting appears. Lock the file? YES EXIT OK 3 Select “YES” and press the SET button. h The protect mode is set for the data. h The protect mark B indicates that the data is locked.
CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 108). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Press the [l] or [m] button. To cancel the protect mode for an image... i Display the desired data and repeat steps 1 to 3.
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 2 3 Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 77). Select “ROTATE” and press the SET button. h The screen to rotate the image appears. Select “YES” and press the SET button. h Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90 degrees. Rotate image? YES EXIT OK HINT i On the 9-image display playback, rotated images are shown in their original orientation.
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher than t can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. 1 2 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the Playback Menu (page 77). Select “RESIZE” and press the SET button. h The screen to change the still image resolution appears.
CONTRAST CORRECTION Add contrast (light and dark) to an image to make it clearer. 1 2 3 83 Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 77). Select “CONTRAST CORRECT”, and press the SET button. h The Contrast Correction Screen appears. YES: Proceed with the contrast correction. EXIT: Return to the Playback Menu. Autocorrect the contrast? YES EXIT OK Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Image processing begins.
4 5 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the SET button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. h To discontinue the procedure, press the MENU button. The modified image is discarded, and you are returned to the Contrast Correction Screen. SAVE AS NEW: The modified image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. OVERWRITE FILE: The original file is deleted, and only the modified image is saved.
RED-EYE CORRECTION If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction). 1 2 3 85 Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 77). Select “RED-EYE CORRECT.”, and press the SET button. h The Red-eye Correction Screen appears. YES: Proceed with the red-eye correction. EXIT: Return to the Playback Menu.
4 5 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the SET button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. h To discontinue the procedure, press the MENU button. The modified image is discarded, and you are returned to the Red-eye Correction Screen. SAVE AS NEW: The modified image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. OVERWRITE FILE: The original file is deleted, and only the modified image is saved.
COPY DATA Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. 1 Insert the card in the camera (page 18). 2 Display the Playback Menu (page 77). 3 4 Select “FILE COPY” and press the SET button. h The screen to copy files appears. Select the copy direction. INT MEM CARD: Copy image data from the internal memory to the card. CARD INT MEM: Copy image data from the card to the internal memory.
5 6 Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination. EXIT: You are returned to the screen to copy files (step 3). INT MEM CARD COPY SINGLE COPY ALL EXIT OK Select the desired type of copy. 1 Press the [l] or [m] button to display the image you wish to copy.
PRINT SETTINGS 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, or whether or not the date is displayed on the print. Display the screen to set the print settings 1 2 89 Display the Playback Menu (page 77). Select “PRINT INSTRUCTIONS” and press the SET button.
HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the print settings (page 121) for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically. About the finished prints i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation. i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and printer used.
PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and number of prints You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 89). 2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. EACH IMAGE: The set print settings are applied only to the image currently displayed. ALL IMAGES: The set print settings are applied to all the still images on the card. 3 91 Press the SET button.
4 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button until the desired number of prints is displayed.
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 89). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. Specify the printing instructions? EACH IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL CLEAR OK 3 4 93 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the print settings. Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 1 2 Display the Playback Menu (page 77). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the SET button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image). Auto playback of files TIME EFFECT BGM START 3sec A OK EFFECT: Select a transition effect as an image changes to the next image. BGM: Specify the settings for playing background music during slideshow playback. START: Begin slideshow playback.
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. 1 2 Display the desired image. Press and hold the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
OPTION DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu. h Recording Menu, see page 62 h Playback Menu, see page 77 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the option tab 3. h The Option Menu appears. Option tab OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM 1sec NTSC To exit the Option Menu To return to the Shooting Screen or Playback Screen → Press the MENU button.
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu OPTION MENU (1/2) 97 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM 7 8 9 @ AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO.
1 [Date and time setting] (page 22) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 [Sounds] (page 99) h Adjust the sounds produced by the camera. 3 [Post-view] (page 101) h Specify how long a still image is displayed on the monitor after it is captured. 4 [LCD brightness] (page 32) h Adjust the brightness of the monitor. 5 [ language] (page 102) h Select the language in which the monitor messages are displayed.
SOUNDS Set the sounds that are produced by the camera. 1 2 99 Display the Option Menu (page 96). Select “SOUND” and press the SET button. h The screen to set the sounds appears. OPERATION VOL: Volume setting for all camera buttons. TURN ON/OFF: Mute or enable the sound that is produced when the camera is turned on or off. SHUTTER: Select the sound that is produced when the shutter button is pressed. KEY SW: Select the sound that is produced when a camera button (SET button, MENU button, etc.) is pressed.
3 Select the desired item, and press the SET button. 4 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting. h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound. h The respective screen to select the sound appears. h Select from 5 different sounds (A to E) and “OFF”. h After selecting a sound, press the [m] button to preview it.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (postview) after the shutter button is pressed. 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 96). Select “POST VIEW” and press the SET button. h The Post View Menu appears. 1sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2sec: The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds. OFF: The post-view image is not displayed.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 2 Display the Option Menu (page 96). Select “ LANGUAGE” and press the SET button. h The screen to select the display language appears. LANGUAGE OK 3 Select the desired language, and press the SET button. h The selected display language is set.
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 96). Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the SET button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM NTSC PAL Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected TV system is set. HINT If no image appears on the TV...
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the auto power off function operates to turn the camera off. 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
FILE No. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted (page 108) 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. This is because the file number reset function is set to “ON”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A. Card A 0001, 0002 ......0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ......
FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 96). Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Menu appears. ON: The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”. OPTION MENU (2/2) AUTO POWER OFF ON FILE NO. RESET OFF FORMAT RESET SETTINGS Select “OFF”, and press the SET button. h The file number reset function was set to OFF. HINT i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names are assigned.
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. 1 2 3 To reformat a card, install it in the camera.
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 4 5 6 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h The screen to confirm formatting appears. Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card is being formatted.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 96). Select “RESET SETTINGS” and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Menu appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. NO: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Menu. OPTION MENU (2/2) AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. RESET FORMAT YES RESET SETTINGS NO Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time” on page 141. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.
For audio data 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 67). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. Remaining recording time 00:10:15 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 erase them (page 42) from the card.
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY 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 140. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor.
HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 95). 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, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Yellow plug To the VIDEO input terminal White plug To the AUDIO input terminal Switch input to VIDEO To the USB/AV terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input.
DIRECT 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). Print preparations 1 Turn the printer on, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer. h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the printer’s USB connector. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
DIRECT PRINTING 2 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. Print this image? : :1 PRINT 1 DATE CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable.
To select one image and print it (print selected image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 2 Complete the printing setup (page 116). Press the [l] or [m] button. h Display the image you wish to print.
DIRECT PRINTING 3 4 Specify the number of prints or date-imprinted prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button until the desired number of prints is displayed. h Press [W] on the zoom switch to add a check mark ( ) next to . Print this image? : :1 PRINT 1 DATE Press the SET button. h Printing begins. HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press the [o] button.
To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images. 1 2 3 4 5 Complete the printing setup (page 116). Press the MENU button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. Select PRINT ALL IMAGES, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Specify the number of prints or date-imprinted prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button until the desired number of prints is displayed.
DIRECT PRINTING To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. 1 2 Make the print settings (page 89), and complete the printing setup (page 116). Press the MENU button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES DPOF 3 4 Select DPOF, and press the SET button. h The Print Scheduled Images Screen appears. h An image that is set to print (page 89) is displayed.
To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 116). Press the MENU button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. Select the printer settings tab v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Menu appears. DATE STAMP: Print the date the photo was taken. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing.
DIRECT PRINTING 4 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button. h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer Settings Menu. h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as desired.
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? Power Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly? Why does the icon appear? Shooting Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost their power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired. The remaining battery pack power is low.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? — Shooting 125 English Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off.
Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Answer — When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Condition due to the liquid crystals. Shooting Monitor Action Set the scene function to the landscape \ mode when photographing. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ∞. Not a malfunction.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is the image too bright? Answer The subject was too bright. Why is the image out of focus? The focus is not locked properly. Why doesn’t the zoom jump playback work? Zoom jump playback does not work for an image that was created from a magnified portion of a zoom jump image, or for video clips. This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera.
Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image data that I edited using my computer? Printing Misc. Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? Why does the “Card full” or “Internal memory full” message appear? Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Answer Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why can’t the camera be operated? Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “Systen error” message appear? 129 English Answer A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. — A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action Remove the AC adaptor and battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Shooting Reference page Cause Action The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Recharge the battery pack. Reinsert the battery pack, making sure to orient them correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Shooting The operation buttons (arrow buttons, MENU button, etc.) do not work. The flash does not operate. The digital zoom does not work. The “Battery depleted” message appears. 131 English Cause Action The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. Install a new card. Erase the images that are not necessary.
Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. Shooting Monitor Viewing images When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback image appears. The image is too dark. Cause The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. This occurs when the shutter speed is too fast. Reference page Action Not a malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Cause The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light. The image is too bright. Viewing images The image is not in focus. 133 English The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The focus is not locked properly. The lens is dirty.
Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Viewing images A part of the image is missing. “No image” is shown. Image editing Misc. You cannot edit or rotate an image. The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time”. Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect.
TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the scene function Y Z _ \ ] The macro + focus range setting is not available. The resolution cannot be set to F or more. The flash is disabled even when shooting single shots. The macro + focus range setting is not available. ^ The macro + and manual focus - focus range settings are not available. The flash is disabled even when shooting single shots. The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not available.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Recording resolution White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes 137 English k: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot still images only) n: 3,072 × 2,304 pixels (single-shot still images and sequential shots only) z: 2,288 × 1,712 pixels (single-shot still images and sequential shots only) t: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels (single-shot still images and sequential shots only) [: 640 × 480 pixels (single-shot still images and sequential shots only) d: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fra
Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Monitor Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to ∞ (Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to ∞ (Tele) Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Tele) For shooting: 1x to 4x (except resolution k) For playback: 1x to 57.5x (varies with resolution) Single-shot mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (Maximum approx. 2 seconds when the scene function is set to fireworks ^ etc.) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.
SPECIFICATIONS Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Battery pack AC adaptor (sold separately) Dimensions (at narrowest part, not including grip or lens protrusion) Weight 139 English GN = 6 Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 3.8 m (12.47 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 2.0 m (6.56 ft.
Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Dedicated regrouped jack Audio 880 mVrms (–1.1 dBs), 2.2 kΩ or less, output monaural Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync output negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Menu) USB USB 2.0 Full Speed PC camera: USB video class DC 5 V (for exclusive use with separately sold AC adaptor (model VAR-G8EX for Europe, U.K.
SPECIFICATIONS Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially available 512 MB and 4 GB SD Memory Cards.
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-E7 Power cord rated value VPC-E7EX VAR-L20NI AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA DC 4.2 V, 650 mA Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 46 (W) × 21.2 (H) × 91 (D) mm 1.81" (W) × 0.83" (H) × 3.58" (D) Approx.
SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation® Inc. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending. SDHC is a trademark.
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. Basic photography If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
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. Here are some hints for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
Shooting with the scene function Shooting portraits (portrait mode Z) 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. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view 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. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
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