Sanyo VPC-503 Instruction Manual

FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA)

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.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 interfer ence by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment un less oth erwise sp ecified in the manu al. If such changes or modifications shou ld be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Trademark Information

 Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  SD™ is a trademark.  Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and products may be trademar ks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. Thi s User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories th at co me wit h your di gital c ame ra may b e d ifferent fro m t hos e des cr ibed in

this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often sp ecify sli ghtly different produ ct inclus ions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with acce ssories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise pr oduct definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual desi gn of

your digital camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liab ility for any errors or discrepancies in t his user manual.  For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the

shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or un stable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall o r tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of ch ild r en .

Swallowing batteries might caus e poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately

consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with th eir polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on th e screen or cause the internal fluid to l eak. If the internal fluid

enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrumen t. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the batteries immediately after long period of continuou s use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause b urns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a

well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in pl aces where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and ele ctric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

 Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.  Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and

reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.

 If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an

extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The batteries may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash

continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to

prevent leakage or corrosion.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.  Always keep the terminals clean.  Never use manganese batteries.  There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced with an incorrect type.  Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION....................................................8

Package Contents . ................................................9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA...............10

Front View............. .. ................................ .. ...........10

Rear View ............................................................11

Mode Dial.................................................... .. .. .....12

LCD Monitor Information. ............................... ... ... 13

PREPARING THE CAMERA...............................16

Installing the Batteries .........................................16

Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory)........17

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory) ...........................................18

Attaching the Camera Strap ................................19

GETTING STARTED...........................................20

Turning the Power On/Off.................................... 20

Choosing the Screen Language..........................21

Setting the Date and Time ...................................22

Formatting an SD Memory Card or

Internal Memory...................................................23

Using the LCD Monitor ...... .. ................................ 24

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE.....................................25

Shooting Images..................................................25

Setting Image Resolution and Quality .................26

Using the Zoom Function.................................. ... 27

Using the Flash....................................................28

Setting Focus....................................................... 29

Capture Mode.....................................................30

Burst ....................................................................30

Auto Bracket ........................................................ 31

Self-Timer ............................................................ 32

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation).......34

Setting White Balance .........................................35

USING THE MODE DIAL....................................36

Auto Mode [ ]...................................................36

Program Mode [ ] ............................................36

Portrait Mode [ ] ..............................................37

Landscape Mode [ ] ........................................37

Sport Mode [ ] ................................................. 38

Night Mode [ ]... .. ................................ .. ...........38

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS....................39

Viewing Images................................................... 39

Magnifying Images................................... .. ... ...... 40

Thumbnail Display............................................... 41

Slideshow Display............................................... 42

Resizing an Image .............................................. 43

MOVIE MODE.....................................................44

Recording Movie Clips........................................ 44

Playing Back Movie Clips.................................... 45

PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES. 46

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV...... 46

Deleting Images/Movie Clips............................... 47

Protecting Images/Movie Clips............................ 48

Setting the DPOF ................................................ 49

Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer... 51

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL

CAMERA TO COMPUTER.................................55

Step 1: Install the USB driver .............................. 56

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to

your computer ..................................................... 57

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............59

Installing Photo Explorer ..................................... 59

Installing Photo Express...................................... 60

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA.............................................................61

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver ................... 61

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to

your computer ..................................................... 62

Step 3: Run your application software

(i.e. Windows NetMeeting) .................................. 63

MENU OPTIONS.................................................64

Camera Menu ........ .. ................................ ........... 64

Movie Menu......................................................... 69

Playback Menu.................................................... 70

Setup Menu................... ... ... ................................ 73

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO

OTHER DEVICES................................................77

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................78

APPENDIX...........................................................80

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

 5.0 Megapixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for high quality images.

 Auto flash

An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

 2.4” TFT color image LCD monitor  Optical zoom: 1x~3x  Digital zoom: 1x~4x  Approx. 8MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using an SD memory card.

 Support for SD memory card for memory

expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB) by using an optional SD memory card.

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 USB connection

Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your compute using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).

 DPOF functionality

DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD memory card.

 PictBridge support

You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

 Provided editing software: Photo Explorer

Photo Express

You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

 Digital Camera  User's Manual  Software CD-ROM  Camera Strap  Camera Pouch  AV C a b le  USB Cable  Batteries

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Common (Optional) Accessories:

 AC power adapter  SD memory card

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

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1. Shutter release button

2. Flash

3. Power switch

4. Mode dial

5. Self-timer LED

6. Microphone

7. PC / AV terminal

8. DC input terminal

9. Lens

Rear View

1. LED indicator

2. / Zoom in (telephoto) button / Zoom out (wide-angle) button

3. Playback button

4. MENU Menu button

5. Delete button

6. Arrow button (Up) Self-timer button

7. Arrow button (Right) Focus button

5 6 7 8

8. Strap holder

9. Arrow button (Down) Exposure compensation button

10. Arrow button (Left) Flash button

11. button

DISPLAY Display button

12.Battery / card cover

13. Tripod socket

14. LCD monitor

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Mode Dial

You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect.

Mode Description

1. Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set manually.

2. Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

3. Landscape Select this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.

4. Sports Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

5. Night Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time

6. Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.

7. Video Select this mode to record video clips.

8. Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

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LCD Monitor Information

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 Camera Mode

1. Mode indication [ ] Program Mode [] Portrait Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ ] Sport Mode [ ] Night Mode [] Setup Mode [ ] Movie Mode [ ] Auto Mode

2. Flash mode [] Auto [] Red eye [ ] Flash on [ ] Flash off

3. Capture mode [] Single [] Burst [ ] AEB [ ] 2 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10 sec. self-timer [ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer

4. Focus mode [ ] Standard [] Macro [ ] Infinity

5. Possible number of shots

6. Memory status

7. Battery and AC adapter

8. Recorded pixels

9. Image quality

10.White balance

: Built-in memory

(without card)

: SD memory card

[ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power [ ] AC adapter

[ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1280 x 960 [ ] 640 x 480

[] Fine [] Normal [ ] Economy

Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent

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11.ISO sensitivity [ ] Auto [] 64 [ ] 100 [ ] 200

12. EV compensation

13.Focus area

14.Zoom bar

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 Movie Mode

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1. Movie mode

2. Flash mode

3. Recordable movie time available

4. Memory status

5. Battery power and AC adapter indicator

6. Focus area

7. Zoom bar

 Image Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Number of image

3. Memory status

4. Battery power and AC adapter indicator

5. Index number of total number

6. DPOF indicator

7. Protect indicator

8. Date

9. Time

10. EV compensation

11.ISO sensitivity

12.White balance

13. Image quality

14.Recorded pixels

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1. Playback mode

2. Movie mode

3. Number of movie

4. Memory status

5. Battery power and AC adapter indicator

6. Index number of total number

7. Elapsed time

8. Date

9. Time

10.Play/Pause indicator

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

4. Close the battery cover.  To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing

batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover.

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.  Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may deteriorate. AA alkaline batteries are not

recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

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Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Use of the AC adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC.

1. Make sure your camera is off.

2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the camera DC input terminal labeled "DC IN 3V".

3. Connect the other end to a power outlet.

 Make sure to use only the AC adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not

covered under the warranty.

 To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to

the computer, use the AC adapter as a power supply.

 The AC adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.  To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is

turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

 Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it.

Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card,

you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the

card.

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Attaching the Camera Strap

 Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

 Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on.  To turn the power off, press the power switch again.

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Power switch

Choosing the Screen Language

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Language], then press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the language you want.

5. Press the button to confirm.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

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Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

English

Select :

lis

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Setting the Date and Time

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

te & Time

Select :

Cancel : MENU

/ 01 / 2006

00 : 00

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Date & Time] and the four-way controller (WX) to switch the date types,then press the

button.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

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te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

lis

English

Select :

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4. Press the four-way controller (WX) to select Day, Month, Year and Time fields.

te & Tim

Date & Time

 To increase a value, press the four-way controller (S).

0101 / 01 / 2006

 To decrease a value, press the four-way controller (T).

01 / 01 / 2006

 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

5. Press the button after all fields are set.

Cancel : MENU

 The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera.

00 : 00

Select :

Select :Cancel : MENU

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Select :

Foorrmmaatt

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD memory card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images and data.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.  [Set-up1] is displayed.

2. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Format], then press the

button.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [Yes], then press the

button to confirm.

 When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data on the SD memory card will be erased. Protected images are

also erased.

 To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the SD

 An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

memory card.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

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Date & Time

te & Tim

Langu

Language

For mat

Yes

YYees

Select :

Set-up3

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m/d/y

lis

English

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Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 2.4” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter release button.

 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.  To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button, always hold it carefully. This is

especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image.  When you press the shutter release button down halfway, the

camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.

4. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image.

 The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD monitor screen after the image has

been captured.

 Pressing the

button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display Æ Infomation Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off.

/DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the /DISPLAY

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