INSTRUCTION MANUAL BASICS
Digital Camera
VPC-X1200EX VPC-X1200 VPC-X1200GX
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1200EX, VPC-X1200 and VPC-X1200GX.
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.
Two additional instruction manuals (both PDF files) are stored in the included CDROM (SANYO Software Pack).
•“INSTRUCTION MANUAL: ADVANCED” explains detailed particulars of the camera functions.
•“SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL” explains how to use your camera in conjunction with a computer.
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.
i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
hConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
iChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-X1200 Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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FOR USERS IN THE 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
hFor connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
hPower Supply Cord:
Use UL Listed detachable power supply cord - No. 18 AWG, two conductors, rated 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/250 V, minimum 1.8 m, maximum 3 m long. Provided with a molded-on, non-polarized attachment plug with a 15 A, 250 V (NEMA 2-15P) configuration or a 15 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) configuration and a molded-on connector which mates with the Power Inlet.
Cord Type
Basic Cord Type |
Other Suitable Types |
TS |
TST |
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SP-2 |
SPE-2, SPT-2 |
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SP-3 |
SPE-3, SPT-3 |
SV |
SVE, SVO, SVOO, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO |
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SJ |
SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO |
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SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO |
hThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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
hPara 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.
hCable de alimentación:
Utilice el cable de alimentación UL desenchufable indicado en la lista - N.° 18 AWG, dos conductores, amperaje nominal de 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/ 250 V, mínimo 1,8 m, máximo 3 m de longitud. Provisto de enchufe moldeado, adaptador de enchufe no polarizado con configuración de 15 A, 250 V (NEMA 2-15P), o configuración de 15 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) y conector moldeado que se adapta a la toma de corriente de la red.
Tipo de cable
Tipo de cable básico |
Otros tipos adecuados |
TS |
TST |
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SP-2 |
SPE-2, SPT-2 |
SP-3 |
SPE-3, SPT-3 |
SV |
SVE, SVO, SVOO, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO |
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SJ |
SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO |
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SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO |
hEste dispositivo cumple con lo estipulado en la Parte 15 de las Normativas de la FCC. La operación está sujeta a las dos condiciones siguientes: (1) este dispositivo no puede provocar interferencias nocivas, y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar las interferencias recibidas, incluidas las interferencias que puedan provocar un funcionamiento no deseado.
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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.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Note:
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/ recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan
kFOR RUSSIAN USERS
This product is certified by an official certification company which is authorized by the Russian Federation.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
This instruction manual for your camera is organized into the following sections.
kSETUP
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.
kAPPENDICES
The camera specifications are found here.
kSymbols used in this manual
HINT |
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay |
CAUTION |
attention to. |
Points that require special attention. |
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Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. |
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the ADVANCED INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
kHow to view the “INSTRUCTION MANUAL: ADVANCED” and “SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL” files
1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with your camera in your computer's CD-ROM drive.
2 Install the Adobe Reader 9 on your computer.
3 On the installation screen, click on “Instruction Manuals (PDF)”. 4 Click on the desired instruction manual.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Install the battery pack
1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack. h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging.
h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. h Charging takes approximately 120 min.
Battery pack charger
Battery pack
[o] mark
CHARGE indicator |
To power outlet
2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack.
hThe battery/card compartment cover is located on the bottom of the camera.
h Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.
[o] mark |
ON/OFF button |
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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 |
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1 Press the [m] button. |
Shutter button |
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[l] / [m] |
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Single-shot |
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High-speed sequential shots |
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Sequential shots |
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Video clip recording |
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PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE |
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4 Press the shutter button. |
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Single-shot mode: |
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A still image is captured. |
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High-speed sequential shots |
s: Single-shot mode |
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Shooting begins. Release the |
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shutter button to discontinue |
O: Sequential shots mode |
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shooting. |
X: Video clip recording mode |
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Video clip recording mode: |
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Recording begins. To stop |
<Recording mode> |
recording, press the shutter |
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Playback
kStill image playback
1 Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
hTo view other images, press the [l] or [m] button.
hIf the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.
kVideo clip playback
1 Press the playback button [=].
hThe display switches to the Playback Screen.
hPress the [l] or [m] button to display the video clip you wish to play back.
hVideo clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen.
2 Press the SET button.
hPlayback of the selected video clip begins.
hIf the playback button [=] is pressed again, the display changes to the Shooting Screen.
ON/OFF button
Playback button [=]
[l] / [m] buttons
PLAY |
Video clip pattern
<Video Clip Playback
Screen>
When you are finished taking pictures...
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
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CONTENTS |
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CONTENTS ........................................................................................... |
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... |
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Attaching the handstrap ..................................................................... |
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Media cards that can be used with this camera ................................. |
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What “card” means in this manual ..................................................... |
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Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold |
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separately) ......................................................................................... |
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SETUP |
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PARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... |
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................... |
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Charging the battery pack .................................................................. |
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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...................................... |
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Installation ........................................................................................ |
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Warning concerning battery pack temperature ................................ |
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. |
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Turning on the camera ..................................................................... |
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Turning off the camera ..................................................................... |
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About the auto power off function .................................................... |
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DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. |
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BASIC OPERATION |
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. |
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Switching between the recording mode and playback mode ........... |
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How to switch the recording mode ................................................... |
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Switching the display mode ............................................................. |
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Adjust the monitor brightness .......................................................... |
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Hints for taking pictures ................................................................... |
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES .......................... |
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Shooting single shots ....................................................................... |
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Shooting sequential shots ................................................................ |
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Viewing still images ......................................................................... |
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9-image/20-image display playback ................................................ |
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Folder playback ............................................................................... |
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image .................................................. |
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Zoom jump playback ........................................................................ |
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Deleting files .................................................................................... |
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..................................... |
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Recording a video clip ..................................................................... |
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Playing back the video clip .............................................................. |
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION ......................................................... |
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Capture a still image with a voice memo .......................................... |
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How to use the best shot feature ...................................................... |
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How to use the face chaser feature .................................................. |
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How to shoot using Smile Detection ................................................. |
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS .................................................... |
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Using the zoom ................................................................................ |
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Flash setting ..................................................................................... |
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Self-timer .......................................................................................... |
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Focus range ..................................................................................... |
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APPENDICES |
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SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ |
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Camera ............................................................................................. |
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Camera connectors .......................................................................... |
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Battery life ........................................................................................ |
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Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio |
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Recording Time ................................................................................ |
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Supplied battery pack charger .......................................................... |
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Supplied Li-ion battery pack ............................................................. |
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Others ............................................................................................... |
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test |
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shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go ............. |
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Handstrap: 1 |
i SANYO Software Pack |
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(CD-ROM): 1 |
i Lithium-ion battery pack |
i Lithium-ion battery pack |
(battery pack): 1 |
charger and power cord |
i Dedicated USB interface cable: |
i Dedicated AV interface |
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cable: 1 |
i “SAFETY MANUAL” |
i Quick Guide |
(safety precautions booklet) |
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Please read this booklet |
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carefully before using the |
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digital camera. |
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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”.
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately)
Install in the camera's battery slot, and connect the AC adaptor. Use in conjunction with the AC adaptor.
Attaching the DC adaptor
1 Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover.
2 Insert the DC adaptor into the battery slot.
hMake sure that the DC adaptor is correctly oriented when inserting, and insert it firmly all the way.
3 Close the battery/card compartment cover.
4 Connect the AC adaptor.
Removing the DC adaptor
1Turn off the camera.
2Remove the AC adaptor.
3Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover, and remove the DC adaptor.
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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
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PARTS NAMES
Rear
Strap holder
Zoom switch
Monitor
Playback button [=]
SCENE button
MENU button
[n] button |
[m] button |
SET button |
[o] button [l] button
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
1 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.
hInsert the connector straight and securely.
2 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger.
hInsert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack.
Battery pack charger Power cord
Battery pack charger Battery pack
[o] mark
CHARGE
indicator
To power outlet
3 Plug the power plug into a
power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V). h Charging begins.
h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging.
4 When the CHARGE indicator turns off, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the battery pack from the charger.
HINT
i Charging takes approximately 120 min.
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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.
If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging...
i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
Ambient temperature during charging
i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during charging be between about 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). Due to the characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), it may not be possible to sufficiently charge it.
i When the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be activated and halt charging.
Charge a battery pack in the following cases
i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time i Newly purchased battery pack
FOR AMERICAN USERS:
i Use a UL Listed, 1.8-3m (6-10ft), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125V 7A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125V 15A.
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About the CHARGE indicator
The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.
CHARGE indicator
Not lit |
Not connected properly |
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i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the |
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charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the |
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plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power |
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socket (page 8). |
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i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed |
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correctly (page 8). |
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Charging finished |
Lit |
Charging |
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Flashing |
Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger |
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CAUTION
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time
i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the safety function may be activated and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it.
Does the battery pack appear swollen?
i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard.
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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.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.
To prolong the life of the battery pack
i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.
h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other high-temperature environments.
h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged. After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially discharge it before charging it again.
hWhen the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
Installation
i The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera. i Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct.
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2 [o] mark |
Open battery/card compartment cover |
Insert the battery pack. |
on the bottom of the camera. |
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Insert the card all the way until it |
Close the battery/card compartment |
clicks. |
cover. |
To remove... |
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<Battery pack> |
<Card> |
1 Open |
1 Open |
2 Push 3 Pull out |
2 Push down |
3 Pull out |
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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
CAUTION
Be careful when removing the card
i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.
i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.
Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or released i If you remove your finger too soon, the card may spring out and become
lost or hit someone in the eye.
HINT
Shooting without a card installed
i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no card installed, the internal memory icon is shown on the monitor to let you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s internal memory.
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.
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