INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-CA6EX VPC-CA6 Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA6EX and VPC-CA6. 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 FOR 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.
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FOR 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.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery slot 1 Open Lock button 2 Insert the card. Card slot 1 Insert iii 2 Insert English 2 Push it all the way in.
Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 2 Video clip recording button [ ] Open the monitor unit. h The camera turns on. Monitor unit Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the video clip recording button again. Still image shooting button [ ] kStill image photography 1 2 Open the monitor unit. h The camera turns on. 31 01:10:15 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. h The image is captured.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Playback kVideo clip playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY 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. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. 2 REC/PLAY button SET button Press the SET button. h Playback of the selected video clip begins. kStill image playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install application programs 1 2 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. h The installation window opens. Click on the application program you wish to install.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
Burn video clips onto a DVD 1 Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4.0 Launcher for SANYO] icon to run MovieFactory. h The MovieFactory launcher appears. h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later].
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 2 3 Click on [Create Video DVD] and then click on [DVD-Video or DVD+VR]. h The [Add/Edit Media] window opens. Click on the [Add video files] icon. [Add video files] icon h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens. h Open the folder that contains the video files (My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder).
4 5 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD. h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them. h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and click on another file in the list, all the files in between are also selected. Click on the [Open] button. h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 6 7 8 9 xi Click on the [Next] button. h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears. Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button. h The window to confirm the title page appears. Click on the [Next] button. h The window to export the video files to the DVD appears. Set a blank DVD in your computer’s disc burner, and click on the [Burn] icon. h A confirmation dialog box appears.
10 Click on the [OK] button. h Disc writing begins. h After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is complete. 11 Click on the [OK] button. h The DVD drive tray opens for you to remove the disc. h After burning a disc, a save project dialog box appears. If you wish to use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you should save them. If you will not use the settings in subsequent projects, it is not necessary to save them.
Important! Concerning your camera’s water-resistant feature Although this camera will stand up to handling with wet hands or being splashed by shower water, it must never be immersed in water. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions. i This camera possesses splashproof properties compliant with JIS protection grade 4 standards, but it cannot be used in water or underwater.
k Do not expose to seawater or salt water i If salt water adheres to the camera, it may cause the camera to malfunction. i Take care to prevent exposing the camera to seawater or other salt water sources. k Do not let the interior of the battery/card compartment become wet i Doing so may result in electric shock or fire. i When exposing the battery/card compartment (for example, when removing/inserting the card or the battery pack), make sure that your hands are dry.
CONTENTS SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE .........................................................iii Install the battery pack and card .....................................................iii Shooting ..........................................................................................iv Playback ......................................................................................... v When you are finished using the camera... ....................................
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................32 For best results ..............................................................................32 Using the autofocus .......................................................................33 Hints for taking pictures .................................................................35 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ......................................36 Recording video clips ........................
CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ................................................ 79 Switching the page ....................................................................... 80 Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU ............................................. 81 PLAYBACK MODE .............................................................................. 83 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................... 85 PLAYBACK VOLUME ....................................
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................130 FORMATTING A CARD .....................................................................133 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................135 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................136 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ................................................................136 For audio data .....................................
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 Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 63 Shoot in bright conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 53 • “SETTING THE FLASH MODE” on page 66 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 63 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 76 Photographing people • “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 63 • “FILTERS” (cosmetic f
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images Adjust the speaker volume Smooth out video clip playback • “Playing back a video clip” on page 37 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 87 • “SMOOTH PLAYBACK” on page 110 • “Viewing still images” on page 42 Search for image/ audio data Change the angle of view • “9-image display playback” on page 43 • “Art mode playback” on page 44 • “ROTATE IMAGE” on page 98 Magnify an image • “Ma
Data managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio data • “9-image display playback” on page 43 • “Art mode playback” on page 44 Delete data Protect images from accidental erasure • “DELETING DATA” on page 90 • “IMAGE PROTECT” on page 88 Format a card • “FORMATTING A CARD” on page 133 Edit the red-eye phenomenon in photos • “RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 100 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • “EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 103
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 9 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 2 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 19 and 21): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 139): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 140, pages 10 and 22 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 English
i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 19): 1 i Grip belt (page 11) i QUICK GUIDE i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Attaching the grip belt 11 English
Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English 12
SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Water-resistant Your camera can even be operated with wet hands. Thanks to its waterresistant construction, you can safely use it poolside.
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 47) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.
SPECIAL FEATURES Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 16) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Monitor unit How to open the monitor unit CAUTION The monitor unit does not rotate vertically.
Rear Speaker Multi-indicator Power button [ ] Still image shooting button [ ] Video clip recording button [ ] REC/PLAY button Zoom switch SET button MENU button Grip belt holder Lock button Monitor English 18
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before using the supplied battery pack in the camera, it must be fully charged. 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. CHARGE indicator [o] mark Battery pack Socket To power outlet Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely.
Recharging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 137). i During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 133). Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover. h Slide the lock button to the side, and open the battery/card compartment cover. Insert the battery pack. h Insert the battery pack, making sure that it is correctly oriented, and firmly push it in until it is secured by the lock lever.
Install the card 3 Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Card slot 2 Push all the way in. 1 Insert 4 Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Close the battery/card compartment cover firmly until the lock button secures the cover. h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card. Close the battery/card compartment cover securely. i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be water resistant. When closing the cover, make sure that no hair or dust is caught between the cover and the body.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera For recording (shooting mode) 1 Monitor unit Power button [ ] Open the monitor unit or press the power button [ ]. For playing back (playback mode) 1 Press the REC/PLAY button for about 1 second. h After opening the monitor unit or pressing the power button [ ], you can also access the playback mode by pressing the REC/PLAY button.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera 1 Press the power button [ ] for about 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, close the monitor unit or press the power button for at least 1 second. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the power button briefly to active the power save function. If the date and time setting has been completed (page 28)...
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 24). MENU button Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears.
OPERATION BUTTONS
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 24), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display the OPTION MENU.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 4 5 29 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2006/12/24”. 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 the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”.
6 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 Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: CLOCK SET DISP Y/M/D OK year/month/day → month/day/year → day/month/year Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. 4 Press the SET button. 7 Press the MENU button.
CAPTURE-DATE DISPLAY Select whether or not the date that images were captured is shown on the screen during playback. 1 2 3 4 Display the OPTION MENU. h Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 28. Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Info Display Screen appears. INFO DISPLAY DATE Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting. DATE: The date of capture appears on the screen. The date of capture is always shown during video clip playback.
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold i Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, with the index finger above the lens. Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash.
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 72). 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 Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 115). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 24). Video clip recording button [ ] Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the shutter release button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display. Recording time End the recording.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back a video clip 4 5 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. REC/PLAY button Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. h Display the video clip you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up. A screen to confirm the delete appears. Select “DELETE” and press the SET button to delete the video clip. h Press the REC/PLAY button.
To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back During forward playback one image at a time (single- During reverse frame step) playback During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback To accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume Do this Press the SET button. During playback, toggle the SET button down. During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. The focus can be locked. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can set the autofocus to a fixed focus. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 24). Still image shooting button [ ] Press the still image shooting button [ ]. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the still image shooting button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES HINT What is the camera focusing on? i 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 5 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.
Viewing still images 3 4 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is shown on the monitor. REC/PLAY button Select the image you wish to view. 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 Display the desired image. h Display the still image you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up. A screen to confirm the delete appears.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 9-image display playback 1 2 3 Press the REC/PLAY button to display the Playback Screen. REC/PLAY button Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button to switch to normal (fullscreen) playback of the selected image.
Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. When you switch to art mode playback, the current image and the image immediately following are shown in the largest size, and subsequent images are shown in increasingly smaller sizes.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 1 2 45 In normal playback, display an image (pages 37 and 42), or on the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to select an image (page 43). This will be the largest image in the art mode playback display. If switching to the art mode playback from normal playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side two times. Push it one time if switching from the 9-image playback display. h The screen changes to art mode playback.
Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Toggle the SET button to view different parts of the magnified image. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T] ([]]) side.
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the camera (page 24). Press the video clip recording button [ ]. Video clip recording button [ ] Still image shooting button [ ] When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the still image shooting button [ ]. End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button to stop recording.
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 24). Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. Audio memo icon RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640X480 30fps SHQ 3 From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 4 5 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while recording. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours. Recording time 00:09:45 End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording.
Audio data playback 6 7 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The playback screen for the audio track that was just recorded appears. 00:00:00 Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback: During playback, toggle the SET button down.
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK h Press the REC/PLAY button. CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode.
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 122). 1 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is moved, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily.
EXPOSURE CORRECTION By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 2 3 Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123). SET button Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned. h The exposure correction bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the exposure.
HINT The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off.
SHOOTING PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU The RECORDING MENU is used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The RECORDING MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 112]). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 24). h Turn the camera on in the shooting mode. Press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU appears. h Pressing the MENU button again will cancel the RECORDING MENU.
Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 2 Display the RECORDING MENU (page 55). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The RECORDING MENU PAGE changes.
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 7 RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640X480 30fps SHQ 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 57 English
1 Video clip menu (page 61) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames per second e: Record at 176 × 144 pixels, 15 frames per second <: Make an audio recording 2 Still image resolution menu (page 62) x: Shoot at 2,816 × 2,112 resolution (6 million pixels), standard compression k: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760 resolution (10 mill
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 7 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 59 English
1 Image stabilizer menu (page 70) p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display.
IMAGE QUALITY Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose. 1 2 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). RECORDING MENU Select the video clip menu.
Still image resolution setting By setting the still 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 PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). RECORDING MENU Select the still image resolution menu.
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 RECORDING MENU Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto). a: Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject. >: Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background.
4 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 36. For still image shooting, see page 40. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 164.
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 Select the filter menu. RECORDING MENU FILTER NO &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in closeup shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter). ,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter). 3 4 Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET button.
SETTING THE FLASH MODE 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 three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when capturing still images. 1 2 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the flash menu.
SETTING THE FLASH MODE 3 4 Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h The selected flash mode is set. Take the picture. h Still image shooting → page 40 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting. i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
SELF-TIMER 1 2 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. x: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 10 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.
SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button one more time to restart the self-timer.
PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). 1 2 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.
FOCUS RANGE If you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it’s easy to bring the subject into focus. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 Select the focus menu. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (standard mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 1 cm (0.39 in.
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus 1 2 Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu (page 72), and press the SET button 2 times. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the right or left to select the desired focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen.
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 5-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 2 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the desired focus method from the focus mode menu, and press the SET button. K: 5-point range finder focus is selected.
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 PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO450 to 3,600]). *: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent (video clip shooting mode: ISO450).
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 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting used in the auto mode.
3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously programmed setting is recalled.
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The PLAYBACK MENU is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The PLAYBACK MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 112]). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 24). h Turn the camera on in the playback mode. Press the MENU button. h The PLAYBACK MENU appears. h Pressing the MENU button again will cancel the PLAYBACK MENU.
Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. 1 2 Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 79). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to the other PAGE.
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU PAGE 1 7 PLAYBACK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 PLAYBACK MODE Set to play all or to play 1 clip 1 Playback mode (page 83) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Slideshow (page 85) h Select the slideshow settings and initiate playback. 3 Playback volume control (page 87) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 81 English 8 9 4 Data protect setting (page 88) h Protect data from accidental erasure.
PAGE 2 7 PLAYBACK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 ROTATE Rotate image 1 Rotate image (page 98) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 99) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Red-eye correction (page 100) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural. 4 Extract still image (page 102) h Extract a still image from a video clip. 5 Video clip edit (page 103) h Edit video clips. 8 9 6 Smooth playback (page 110) h Smooth out the movement when playing back video clips.
PLAYBACK MODE You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback) or have only selected data played back (clip playback). 1 2 3 4 83 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the playback mode icon =, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears. PLAY ALL: Have data played back in a continuous stream. 1 CLIP: Display only the selected image (pages 37, 42, 50). Select the desired playback mode.
HINT How to initiate continuous playback i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button. Continuous playback starts. How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback (page 85)? i With continuous playback, the available operations include pause (for continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video clip playback).
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and audio files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. 1 2 85 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the slideshow icon V, and SLIDESHOW press the SET button. h The Slideshow Screen appears. TIME 1 sec TIME: Adjust the transition speed EFFECT (the period that an image is displayed before it changes START to the next image).
3 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 1 2 3 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and press the SET button. h The volume is set, and you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU.
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 2 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears. PROTECT LOCK EXIT OK 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “LOCK”, 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.
IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 133). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image... i Display the desired data, repeat steps 1 and 2, select “UNLOCK” in step 3, and press the SET button. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
DELETING DATA You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can delete the data one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the delete icon c, and press the SET button. h The Delete Mode Screen appears. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one data at a time. DELETE ALL: Deletes all the data. DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE ALL OK 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the delete mode, and press the SET button.
DELETING DATA 4 Toggle the SET button up to select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the data, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data delete is completed, “No image” is shown. CAUTION i Data which is protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print. Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image (page 102). 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.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 3 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the still images on the card. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed. Press the SET button.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints. Quantity EACH IMAGE :----/--/-:0 copy COPIES 1 OK h Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side. h Each time the zoom switch is moved, the date indication is switched on or off.
Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92). 2 Select “INDEX”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. SET: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. INDEX PRINT SET EXIT OK Select “SET”, and press the SET button.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. Select “CANCEL”, and press the SET button.
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 2 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears. RIGHT:Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. LEFT: Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees. 3 ROTATE RIGHT LEFT OK Select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”, and press the SET button.
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or more 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 PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the resize icon I, and press the SET button. h The Resize Screen appears.
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 Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the red-eye correction icon f, and press the SET button. h The Red-Eye Correction Screen appears. CORRECTION: Proceed with the red-eye correction.
RED-EYE CORRECTION 4 5 Press the still image shooting button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. OVERWRITE FILE: The original file is deleted, and only the corrected image is saved. RED-EYE CORRECT. SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE FILE OK Select the desired method to save the corrected image, and press the SET button.
EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). 1 2 3 4 Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the extract still icon 7, and press the SET button. h The screen to extract an image appears. SAVE: The image is copied and saved as a still image (the original data is left unchanged).
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point. You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). CAUTION Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large amount of data can become quite long.
Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. J Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to delete the original video clips when the new clip is saved.) CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn the camera off.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip 1 2 Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
4 5 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video clip. EDIT VIDEO DELETE 1ST PART DELETE 2ND PART JOIN OK 6 Press the SET button.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 7 8 Select whether you want the original video clip to be deleted when clipping is executed. SAVE AS NEW: Save the edited video clip as a new file. OVERWRITE FILE: Delete the original file and save only the edited video clip. Press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU.
Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip start 2 3 4 Video clip to be joined Video clip end Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO Select the join icon x.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 5 6 7 8 9 Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. Orange frame 101 0001 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. 0002 0003 0004 Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be deleted when clipping is executed. SAVE AS NEW: Save the edited video clip as a new file. OVERWRITE FILE: Delete the original file and save only the edited video clip.
SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. 1 2 3 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears. ON: Activate smooth playback OFF: Deactivate smooth playback SMOOTH PLAYBACK ON OFF OK Select “ON”, and press the SET button. h This completes the smooth playback setting.
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 the MENU button for about 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 24), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display the OPTION MENU. h The OPTION MENU is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. 1/3 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC.
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the OPTION MENU 1/3 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION 7 8 9 ; A B C D E F G IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM SHORTCUTS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO.
1 Date and time setting (page 28) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Screen display (page 31) h Specify whether the time/date the image was captured is displayed. 3 Operation sounds setting (page 115) h Select the operation sounds that are produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed, and adjust the operation sound volume. 4 Post-view (page 117) h Specify how long the captured image is displayed on the monitor after the still image shooting button is pressed.
OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the operation beep icon ?, and press the SET button. h The Operation Beep Setting Screen appears. h The current settings are shown on the screen.
3 4 5 Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF SHUTTER KEY SW AUDIO GUIDE OPERATION VOL ON D A ON 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and OK press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds. OFF: The post-view image is not displayed. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button. h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The wind noise reduction function is turned on. OFF: The wind noise reduction function is turned off. WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled. OFF: The noise-reduction function is disabled. 3 NOISE REDUCTION ON OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the noise-reduction setting.
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears. Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color saturation is increased. SOFT: The sharpness is subdued for a softer image. SOFT VIVID: The sharpness is softened and color saturation is increased.
FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the flicker-reduction icon o, and press the SET button. h The Flicker Reduction Screen appears. ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction setting.
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used. OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used. DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the digital zoom setting.
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the shortcuts icon m, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled down. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled to the right.
4 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK OK 5 Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 3 through 5. h On the screen in step 2, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears. BRIGHTNESS 0 ADJUST 3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and press the SET button. h The monitor brightness is set.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: German ENGLISH: English ESPAÑOL: Spanish FRANCAIS: French ITALIANO: Italian NEDERLANDS:Dutch : Russian : Japanese : Korean : Chinese (traditional) : Chinese (simplified) LANGUAGE OK Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. TV SYSTEM NTSC PAL OK 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected TV system is set. HINT If no image appears on the TV...
POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function is activated. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).
POWER SAVE FUNCTION 3 4 5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button. h The standby time is set, and you are returned to the Power Save Setting Screen.
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. 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.
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 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 ......
1 2 3 4 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. ON: The file number reset function is on. OFF: The file number reset function is off. ON OFF OK Select “OFF”, and press the SET button. h The file number reset function is deactivated. HINT i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names are assigned.
FORMATTING A CARD A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the format icon 1, and press the SET button. h The Format Screen appears.
3 4 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Foramatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting deletes the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is deleted.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen. RESET SETTINGS RESET EXIT OK Select “RESET”, and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 170. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Turn on the camera (page 24).
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 169. 1 Display the RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU (pages 55 and 79). 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 111). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the type of card, 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.
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 2 Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the camera. Turn the printer on, and 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.
DIRECT PRINTING 3 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. h The PictBridge MENU appears. PRINT 1 IMAGE Print this image CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.
To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 140). Select the print 1 image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print. h Specify the image to print.
DIRECT PRINTING 4 5 Specify the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up to select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins. Number of prints PRINT 1 IMAGE 100-0009 : 1 copy COPIES OK HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. 2 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 140). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-0009 PRINT EXIT OK CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card. i Delete unwanted images before printing.
DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 140). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins.
To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. 1 2 3 Complete the printing instructions (page 92), and complete the print preparations (page 140). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed.
DIRECT PRINTING 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 Complete the printing setup (page 140). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing. PAPER SIZE: Specify the size of paper used for printing.
3 4 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button. h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer Settings Screen. 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 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 Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: x: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming).
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Answer — The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. 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? — Shooting Monitor 151 English Phenomenon due to the nature of the monitor. Action Set the scene select function to the landscape + mode when photographing.
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 is there no image (z is shown)? This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If a bright subject is shot in the video clip shooting mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no sound? Connecting to a TV Printing Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? 153 English Answer Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom.
Question The “Cannot edit video” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” message appear? Answer You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates. Electromagnetic waves are emitted from the battery charger. Action Select video clips that have the same resolution or frame rates. There is no more available memory on the card. Delete unnecessary data, or use a card that has more memory available.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “System error” message appear? 155 English Answer — A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about using the battery charger and power cord abroad, please consult with a dealer near you for advice. Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it 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. The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Power Shooting Cause The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The power save function is operating. The power is not turned on.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash off mode is selected. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary. The flash does not operate. The battery pack is dead. Shooting The digital zoom does not work.
Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. Shooting Monitor When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback image appears. 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. Release the zoom switch, and press it again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Cause Action The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Set the flash to the forced flash mode, and take the picture. Use the exposure correction function. Use the spot light-measuring mode. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting. The subject was too far away. Viewing images The subject was lit from behind.
Cause Action The video clip picture is flickering. The video clip was filmed under fluorescent lighting. The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. Set the flickerreduction setting to on. The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not successful. Viewing images Reference page Problem The image is not in focus. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The red-eye effect area could not be recognized. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Viewing images A part of the image is missing. “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. 161 English Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The grip belt or a finger was blocking the lens. There is no recorded data for the selected playback mode. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode.
Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. No image or sound. Connecting to a TV There is no sound. Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. Cause Reference page Action The TV system setting is not correct. Select the correct TV system setting. The digital camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. This is a characteristic of the TV.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “No card” message appears. The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be deleted. Misc. The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time”. 163 English Cause No card is inserted. You have attempted to delete data that is protected from accidental erasure. The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Fireworks + Lamp Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. ISO sensitivity: Fixed at t. Noise reduction: Fixed at “OFF”.
TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic % Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Resolution: k cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected. About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to +. i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to when the scene select function is set to anything other than =. i When the scene select is set to +, the focus range setting changes to *.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Digital movie (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Video clip shooting mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed 167 English b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps e: 176 × 144 pixels, 15 fps 256 kbps * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps.
Sensitivity Image stabilizer Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Water-resistant Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from the RECORDING MENU) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 3,600 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q) Video clip recording mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO450 to 3,600)/equivalen
SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the OPTION MENU) USB USB 2.
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for a commercially available SD Memory Card (512 MB, 2 GB, 4 GB). Shooting/ recording mode Still image mode Video clip mode Sound recording mode SD Memory Card Resolution setting 512 MB 2 GB 4 GB k y x Q G [ b a l d e 151 images 171 images 257 images 483 images 766 images 3,920 images 20 min. 59 sec. 30 min. 34 sec. 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr.
SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-CA6 Power cord rated value VPC-CA6EX VAR-L20N AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA, MAX: 0.1 A 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) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 46 (W) × 21.2 (H) × 91 (D) mm 1.81" (W) × 0.83" (H) × 3.
SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT 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. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. 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 portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. 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 portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
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