INSTRUCTION MANUAL BASICS Digital Camera VPC-X1220EX VPC-X1250 VPC-X1220GX VPC-X1220PX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1220EX, VPC-X1250, VPC-X1220GX and VPC-X1220PX. 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.
FOR USERS IN THE USA About the battery charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS h For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. h Power Supply Cord: Use UL Listed detachable power supply cord - No. 18 AWG, two conductors, rated 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/250 V, minimum 1.8 m, maximum 3 m long.
PARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU. Acerca del cargador de baterías INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PELIGRO - PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, SIGA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES h Para la conexión a una red de alimentación que no sea de EE.UU., utilice el adaptador de enchufe apropiado para la toma de la red. h Cable de alimentación: Utilice el cable de alimentación UL desenchufable indicado en la lista - N.
kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. kFOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL This instruction manual for your camera is organized into the following sections. k SETUP Before taking pictures with your camera, you will need to familiarize yourself with a few of its functions and complete some setup steps. k BASIC OPERATION An explanation of the fundamental operation for capturing images and viewing images. k APPENDICES The camera specifications are found here.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack 1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack. h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging. h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. h Charging takes approximately 120 min. Battery pack charger Battery pack [o] mark CHARGE indicator To power outlet 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack. h The battery/card compartment cover is located on the bottom of the camera.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Shooting 1 Press the [m] button. h The recording mode menu appears.
Playback kStill image playback 1 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. ON/OFF button Playback button [=] 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. Press the SET button.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Copying files to a computer (Windows XP) 1 2 Install the software. 1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with your camera in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. h The installation screen appears. 2 Click on [ArcSoft MediaImpression 2] in the installation screen. h Follow the messages on your computer screen to install the software. Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer.
3 4 5 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. h The camera is connected in the card reader mode. h If the Windows automatic playback screen appears on the computer monitor, close it. Double-click on the desktop [MediaImpression 2] icon to launch MediaImpression 2. h The MediaImpression 2 home page appears.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 6 Click on [Import]. h The files in the camera are shown on the import screen.
HINT You can specify which folder to copy the files to. i When you click on the folder icon in the [Destination Folder] field, the screen to specify the copy destination appears. i We suggest that you click on [{Today’s Date] in the [Subfolder Name] field to select it. When [{Today’s Date] is selected, a subfolder named with the current date is automatically created in the folder specified in the [Destination Folder] field, and the files are copied to it. Folder icon 7 8 9 Click on [Import].
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or loss of card data. 1 2 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB connectors. h Close the window. Left-click on the camera drive (E:). h The camera can now be disconnected.
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. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3 Attaching the handstrap ..................................................................... 4 Media cards that can be used with this camera ................................. 4 What “card” means in this manual .....................................................
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ......................................37 Recording a video clip ......................................................................37 Playing back the video clip ...............................................................38 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION .........................................................41 Capture a still image with a voice memo ..........................................43 How to use the best shot feature ............................................
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.
Attaching the handstrap Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately) Install in the camera's battery slot, and connect the AC adaptor. Use in conjunction with the AC adaptor. Attaching the DC adaptor 1 Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover. 2 Insert the DC adaptor into the battery slot. h Make sure that the DC adaptor is correctly oriented when inserting, and insert it firmly all the way. 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. 4 Connect the AC adaptor.
SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button Flash ON/OFF button Lens Microphone Speaker Self-timer indicator Bottom Battery/card compartment cover USB/AV terminal Tripod stand hole English 6
PARTS NAMES Rear Strap holder Zoom switch Monitor Playback button [=] SCENE button MENU button [n] button [m] button SET button [o] button [l] button 7 English
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Battery pack charger Power cord Battery pack charger Battery pack [o] mark Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Charging 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. Does the battery pack feel hot? i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. 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 8). i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 8).
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days.
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Installation i Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct. i The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera. 1 2 Open battery/card compartment cover on the bottom of the camera. 3 [o] mark Insert the battery pack. 4 Insert the card all the way until it clicks. Close the battery/card compartment cover. To remove...
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Do not remove the battery pack outer covering or label i Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed, as doing so may result in malfunction. 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.
To format a card 1 Install the card in the camera. Turn on the camera (pages 12 and 16). 2 Display the menu (page 57). 3 Display the Option Menu (page 58). 4 Select “FORMAT” and press the SET button. h The Format Screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to format the card.
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Warning concerning battery pack temperature i If the battery pack in the camera becomes too hot, a blinking temperature warning icon \ will appear on the monitor. If the blinking icon does appear, the camera should be turned off as soon as possible and the battery pack allowed to cool before the camera is turned on again. i Note that the camera will turn off automatically if it continues to be used with the battery pack temperature elevated.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the recording mode 1 Press the ON/OFF button. h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the recording mode that was active before it was last turned off. 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 30 and 38). Playback button [=] Monitor 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 or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. * To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 20. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 16), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 3 4 Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display. 4 Press the SET button. Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Press the [n] or [o] button.
5 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. HINT About the settings backup 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 Switching between the recording mode and playback mode Switch between shooting and playing. 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 recording mode and the playback mode. 149 100-0001 2010.12.
How to switch the recording 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 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button [m] button 2 3 4 Press the [m] button. h The screen to set the recording mode and the selftimer appears. Press the [m] button to select the recording mode. Press the SET button. h The selected recording mode is set.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the recording mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject. 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. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The monitor brightness menu appears. ON/OFF button MENU button Press the [l] and [m] buttons to adjust the brightness. Press the MENU button. h The monitor brightness is set, and the monitor brightness menu is canceled.
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. Where is the image data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera. i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES There are two modes for capturing still images. In the single-shot mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured. For more information about taking sequential shots, please see page 28. Shooting single shots 1 2 3 Set the camera to the singleshot mode (page 22). Shutter button Rest your finger on the shutter button.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 4 Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded. HINT Focus indicator About the target mark Target mark 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 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, F5.
Shooting sequential shots When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession. 1 Set the camera to the sequential shots mode or the high-speed sequential shots mode (page 22). O: Sequential shots icon : High-speed sequential shots icon 4 2 143 Press the shutter button to start shooting. h Shooting sequential shots begins. J Estimated maximum number of sequential shots Resolution Max. no. of shots Resolution Max.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES HINT About the focus when shooting sequential shots i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the focus lock is activated, fixing the focus. Can the self-timer and/or flash be used? i The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots. i The following scene functions cannot be set.
Viewing still images The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same. 1 2 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/20-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.
Folder playback A convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture. 1 2 3 Access the 9-image display screen (page 31). Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch 2 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch is pressed, the camera changes to the 20-image display (page 31). SELECT FOLDER 100SANYO 101SANYO 102SANYO SET OK Select the desired folder, and press the SET button.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 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 go back: Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.
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.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Deleting files You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 To delete files from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To delete files from the camera’s internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure. Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the [n] button. h The Delete Screen appears. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file at a time.
1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to view the images and check if it is OK to delete all the files. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “DELETE ALL”. 3 Press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When the file delete is completed, “No image” is shown. CAUTION About protected images i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip 1 2 3 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 22). 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 recording. End the recording. h Press the shutter button again to stop recording and save the video clip.
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. Playback button [=] Press the SET button. h Video clip playback begins. h To stop playback, press the [o] button.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Outline of playback operation To do this... Stop playback Pause To extract a still image To play back one image at a time (singleframe step) Slow playback Forward While playback is paused, press the [m] button. Reverse While playback is paused, press the [l] button. Forward Reverse Forward To accelerate playback Reverse Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume 39 English Do this During playback, press the [o] button.
When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. CAUTION How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. 2 Press the shutter button. i The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image.
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 recording mode (page 21), and press the SCENE button. h The screen to select a scene function appears. AUTO Use auto settings 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting.
Scene function Recording mode setting Features O X n n m m n n n Four successive still images are captured as the exposure changes. m n 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* m* 8 Monochrome Create black-and-white photos. m m m m 9 Sepia Create sepia-tone photos. m m m m > Contrast Accentuates the light and dark areas in the image. m m m m Accentuates the colors in the image.
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 43 On the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select a, and press the SET button. Press the shutter button to take the picture, then speak into the microphone. h During recording, be careful not to obstruct the microphone with your fingers, for example.
How to use the best shot feature 1 2 3 4 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select 5; and press the SET button. Press the shutter button. h While the settings change, four still images are shot in sequence. h After the images are captured, the four still images are displayed on the monitor. h With all four images showing on the monitor, press the MENU button.
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 a scene function (page 41), select 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, a green frame appears. h Do not touch the shutter button while the camera is searching.
How to shoot using Smile Detection Capture a photo at the instant the subject smiles. Normal shooting 1 2 On the screen to set the scene function (page 41), select n, 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, a green frame appears. The image is automatically captured when the subject smiles.
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION 4 5 Use the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the area that encompasses the target subject's face. Press the SET button. h The orange frame changes to yellow, and the Smile Detection area is fixed. h The camera adjusts the focus and exposure for the framed face. h When the face is in focus, the green frame changes to a double frame. h The image is automatically captured when the subject in the selected area smiles.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 2 3 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS HINT Can’t access the digital zoom? i The digital zoom cannot be used when the face chaser r, smile detection n or portrait mode G scene function is active, or the focus mode is set to AF seeker p. Can’t access the optical zoom? i When the focus range is set to pan o or during video clip recording, the optical zoom cannot be used.
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 22), and press the [n] (?) button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 22), and press the [m] ( ) button. h The self-timer menu appears. [m] ( ) button 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS HINT i The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor. F5.2 1/102 To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off s.
Focus range 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), 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: 2.5 m (8.20 ft.) to ∞ i At minimum aperture setting: 2 m (6.56 ft.) to ∞
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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.
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.
ACCESSING THE MENUS Detailed camera settings are accessed from the menus. How to display the menus 1 2 Turn on the camera, and set it to the recording or playback mode. h Set the camera to the recording mode to display the Recording Menu, or the playback mode to display the Playback Menu. Press the MENU button. h The menu for the mode specified in step 1 appears.
How to operate the menus Use the arrow buttons to select the item you wish to change, press the SET button, and the corresponding screen will appear. 1 2 Display the menu (page 57). Select the s or = tab. Display the Recording Menu: Select the s tab. Display the Playback Menu: Select the = tab. Display the Option Menu: Select the 3 tab.
APPENDICES SPECIFICATIONS Camera Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Recording resolution White balance 59 English Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity (standard output sensitivity) 3.0× optical zoom lens f=6.3 mm to 18.9 mm (35 mm film camera conversion: 35 mm to 105 mm) Autofocus, 5 groups, 6 elements (4 with aspheric surfaces) Open F=3.1 (Wide) to 5.9 (Tele) Programmable AE Exposure correction available from the Recording Menu (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Normal photography: 10 cm (3.
SPECIFICATIONS Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions (at narrowest part, not including grip or lens protrusion) Weight 61 English 2.7-inch (6.9 cm) TFT color LCD Approx. 230,000 pixels (Frame coverage: Approx. 100%) Brightness adjustment: 5-step GN = 5.2 Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 3.3 m (10.83 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.
Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal Dedicated regrouped jack Audio 180 mVrms (–12 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time Recording mode setting Resolution Compression setting rate setting 8 GB 12 images 19 images 17 images 25 images 26 images 38 images 502 images 754 images 665 images 997 images 1,010 images 1,500 images 1,960 images 2,950 images 2,600 images 3,900 images 3,970 images 5,900 images z j 39 images 1,500 images 5,900 images O 0 58 images 2,200 images 8,650 images j 0 j 0 79 images 118 images 399 images 532 images
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-X1250 Power cord rated value VPC-X1220EX VAR-L80 AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W DC 4.2 V, 550 mA Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L80) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (recharge), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 84 (W) × 22.5(H) × 50.5 (D) mm 3.31" (W) × 0.89" (H) × 2.00" (D) Approx.
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.
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