Sanyo VPC-CG9GX, VPC-CG9EX User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VPC-CG9EX
VPC-CG9

Digital Movie Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG9EX, VPC-CG9 and
VPC-CG9GX.
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.

VPC-CG9GX

Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay

CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 180)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 187).

attention to.

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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

Prepare the battery pack

1 Charge the battery pack.

The CHARGE indicator shows the battery pack charge status.

h Lights red during recharging.
h Turns off when battery pack is fully charged.
h The charging time is approx. 90 minutes.

CHARGE indicator

[o] mark

Battery pack

Socket

Power cord

2 Insert the battery pack.

1Open

CHARGE indicator

2Insert the battery pack

3Close

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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

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01:17:32

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 Open the monitor unit, and

press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.

h

If the screen to set the date
and time appears, press
the MENU button 2 times
to cancel it.

For how to set the date
and time, see page 32.

2 Record.

To record a video clip:

Press the [ ] button to

h

begin recording a video
clip.

h

Press the [ ] button
again to end the recording.

To take a photo:

Press the [ ] button.

h
h

A still image is captured.

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[] button

Monitor unit

ON/OFF button

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668 01:17:32

<Shooting Mode Screen>

[] button

MENU button

01:17:32

Playback

PLAY

SAVE

1 Press the REC/PLAY

button.

h The display changes to

the Playback Screen and
the image that was just
captured is shown.

2 Toggle the SET button to

the left or right to display
the image you wish to see.
<Video clip playback>

h Video clips are indicated

by a video clip pattern
along the left and right
sides of the screen.

h Press the SET button to

start video clip playback.

<To return to the shooting
mode>

h Press the REC/PLAY

button.

Video clip pattern

REC/PLAY button

SET button

SAVE

SAVE

PLAY

PLAY

<Example: After recording a

video clip>

When you are finished using the camera...

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.

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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

Copy files to the computer (Windows XP)

Connect your camera to a computer, and copy files to the computer.

1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface

cable to connect your camera to the computer.

h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the

computer’s USB connector.

2 Turn on the camera (page 29).

h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.

SET button

To USB/AV terminal
on the camera

Supplied dedicated

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER

PRINTER

CANCEL

OK

CANCEL

USB interface cable

To USB connector
on the computer

3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.

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4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.

h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,

showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.

h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI_INT (E:)]

icon appears in the [My Computer] window.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

<If the access menu (page 168) appears>

h Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.

5 Select an action.

h If the [XACTI_INT (E:)] window appears automatically, select the

desired procedure from the window.

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
corrupt the files in your camera.

1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.

h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB

connector.

<Windows Vista>

h Close the window.

2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:).

h The camera can now be disconnected.

* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

No software is included with this camera. Instructions for obtaining
the software can be found on page 167.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1

QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 7

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 13

Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 17

What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 17

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 18

SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation ................................ 18

Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures ..................................... 19

Sharp face shots ........................................................................... 19

SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 20

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 21

CHARGING .......................................................................................... 23

INSTALL THE CARD ........................................................................... 24

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 26

Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately) ................................... 27

Warning concerning battery pack temperature ............................. 28

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 29

Turning on the camera .................................................................. 29

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is

active ........................................................................................ 30

Turning off the camera .................................................................. 30

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 32

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE .......................................................................... 35

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 36

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 36

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 37

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 41

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 45

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 SIMPLE

SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................53

For best results ..............................................................................53

Using the autofocus .......................................................................54

Select the recording size ...............................................................56

Select the focus setting .................................................................57

Switching the display mode ...........................................................58

Hints for taking pictures .................................................................59

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................60

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................61

Using the flash ...............................................................................63

SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........65

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................67

PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................68

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............70

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................71

PLAYBACK VOLUME ........................................................................... 72

DELETING FILES .................................................................................73

PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................75

Multi-image display ........................................................................75

Selecting the playback folder ........................................................76

Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................77

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CONTENTS

 NORMAL

SHOOTING

RECORDING SIZE .............................................................................. 78

Movies .......................................................................................... 78

Still images ...................................................................................79

Sequential shots ........................................................................... 80

Audio recording ............................................................................. 81

SCENE SELECT .................................................................................. 84

FILTERS .............................................................................................. 86

FLASH OPERATION ........................................................................... 87

SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................ 88

MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ............................ 90

Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 90

Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 90

FOCUS RANGE ................................................................................... 93

How to use the manual focus ....................................................... 94

FOCUS MODE ..................................................................................... 95

LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ............................................... 96

ISO SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 97

WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................ 99

FACE CHASER .................................................................................100

HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE ............................................................... 101

DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 102

SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES ............................................. 103

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ......................................................... 104

PLAYBACK

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................. 105

FILE PROTECT ................................................................................. 107

ROTATE STILL IMAGE ..................................................................... 108

REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ........................................... 109

CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR ........... 110

EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ..................................................................... 112

Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ..................... 112

Procedure to join video clips .......................................................113

Video clip cutting (extracting) ...................................................... 114

Joining video clips ....................................................................... 117

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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................120

Display the Printing Instructions Screen ......................................120

Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ............................122

Index print ....................................................................................124

Clearing all the printing instructions ............................................125

COPY FILES .......................................................................................126

DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) .........128

 OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................129

SCREEN DISPLAY .............................................................................130

SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ....................................................131

OPERATION SOUNDS ......................................................................132

POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING .......................................................134

ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS ................................................135

NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ......................................................137

ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY .........................................................138

FLICKER-REDUCTION ......................................................................139

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................140

SCREEN LANGUAGE ........................................................................141

TV SYSTEM SETTING .......................................................................142

POWER SAVE FUNCTION ................................................................143

FILE NO. MEMORY ............................................................................145

FORMATTING A CARD .....................................................................148

RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................150

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................151

Checking the remaining number of images and

video recording time ................................................................151

For audio recordings ...................................................................151

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............153

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CONTENTS

 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV .................................................................... 155

PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................. 156

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT .......................................................... 157

When using as a card reader ...................................................... 157

To access the files in the internal memory ................................. 157

SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE .............................................. 158

USING AS A CARD READER ........................................................... 160

For Windows Vista/XP users ......................................................160

For Windows 2000 users ............................................................161

For Mac OS X users ................................................................... 162

ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD ........................................ 163

Configuration of directories in the card ....................................... 163

File formats ................................................................................. 163

Cautions when using as a card reader ....................................... 164

USING AS A PC CAMERA ................................................................ 165

For Windows XP ......................................................................... 165

Using as a PC camera ................................................................ 165

USING THE SOFTWARE .................................................................. 166

Operating environment ............................................................... 166

Obtaining the software ................................................................ 167

SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN ........................ 170

Install Screen Capture ................................................................ 170

How to use Screen Capture ........................................................ 171

CONNECTING TO A PRINTER

PictBridge MODE ............................................................................... 172

Print preparations ....................................................................... 172

PRINTING .......................................................................................... 174

Printing selected images ............................................................. 174

Printing all images ...................................................................... 175

Making an index print .................................................................. 176

Printing images according to printing instructions

(requested images) ................................................................177

Changing the printer settings ...................................................... 178

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 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................180

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................187

Camera ........................................................................................187

Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ..................197

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................199

Camera ........................................................................................199

Camera connectors .....................................................................203

Battery life ...................................................................................203

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/

Possible Recording Time ........................................................204

Concerning the multi-indicator .....................................................205

Supplied battery pack charger .....................................................206

Supplied Li-ion battery pack ........................................................206

Others ..........................................................................................207

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 ........................................................................................208

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES .......................................................209

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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

Getting started
shooting/recording

• “VIDEO CLIP
RECORDING” on
page 60

• “SHOOTING SINGLE
SHOTS” on page 61

• “Sequential shots” on
page 80

• “Audio recording” on
page 81

Optimize the photo
quality

• “Select the recording
size” on page 56

• “RECORDING SIZE” on
page 78

Log the date and time
of your photos

• “DATE AND TIME
SETTING” on page 32

Zoom in on the
subject

• “MACRO­PHOTOGRAPHY
(ZOOM)” on page 67

Close-up
photography

• “Select the focus setting”
(super macro mode) on
page 57

• “FOCUS RANGE” (super
macro mode) on page 93

Reduce video clip flicker

• “FLICKER-REDUCTION” on page 139

Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics

• “ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY” on page 138

For more accurate
focus

• “How to use the manual
focus” (manual focus) on
page 94

Set the focus to a
narrow range

• “FOCUS MODE” on
page 95

Reduce noise when
recording

• “NOISE-REDUCTION
FUNCTION” on page 137

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Shooting/recording

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Capture fast-moving subjects

• “SCENE SELECT” (spor ts mode) on page 84

Suppress camera shake effect

• “Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording” on page 90

• “Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting” on page 90

Shoot in dark conditions

• “EXPOSURE COMPENSATION” on page 104

• “Using the flash” on page 63

• “FLASH OPERATION” on page 87

• “SCENE SELECT” (night view por trait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 84

Increase the camera’s sensitivity

• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 97

• “HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE” on page 101

Photographing people

• “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 84

• “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 86

Sharp face shots

• “FACE CHASER” on page 100

Simplified operation for shooting/playback

• “Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes” on page 36

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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION

Shooting/recording

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Photographing landscapes

• “SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 84

Take a self-photo

• “SELF-TIMER” on page 88

Make images lighter
or darker

• “EXPOSURE
COMPENSATION” on
page 104

• “HIGH SENSITIVITY
MODE” on page 101

Change the color of
the images

• “FILTERS” (monochrome
filter/sepia filter) on
page 86

Measure the
brightness of a
specific area

• “LIGHT-MEASURING
MODE SETTING” on
page 96

Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity

• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on
page 97

Make white appear
natural

• “WHITE BALANCE” on
page 99

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Playback

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Getting started
viewing images

• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO
CLIPS AND STILL
IMAGES” on page 68

• “Audio playback” on
page 82

Continuous playback

• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 71 and 105

Adjust the monitor brightness

• “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 140

Playback on a TV

• “PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 156

Set the TV system

• “CONNECTING TO A TV” on page 155 and “PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 156

Adjust the speaker
volume

• “PLAYBACK VOLUME”
on page 72

Search for image/
audio files

• “Multi-image display” on
page 75

• “Selecting the playback
folder” on page 76

Magnify an image

• “Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 77

Adjust the speaker volume

• “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 72

Change the angle of
view

• “ROTATE STILL IMAGE”
on page 108

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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION

File managing/processing

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Search for image/audio files

• “Multi-image display” on page 75

• “Selecting the playback folder” on page 76

Delete files

• “DELETING FILES” on
page 73

Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips

• “EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 112

Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint

• “PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 120

Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast

• “CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR” on page 110

View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were
recorded

• “DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 128

Protect files from accidental erasure

• “FILE PROTECT” on page 107

Format a card

• “FORMATTING A CARD” on page 148

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Using with a computer

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Use the camera as a card reader

• “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 160

Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your
camera

• “USING THE SOFTWARE” on page 166

Copy data from your
camera to a computer

• “Copy files to the
computer (Windows XP)”
on page v

• “OPERATING
ENVIRONMENT” on
page 157

• “SETTING THE
CONNECTION MODE”
on page 158

Playback

• “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 164

Using as a webcam

• “USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 165

Record an image of the computer screen

• “SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN” on page 170

Using with Windows Vista

• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 158

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED
ACCESSORIES

i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23

and 26): 1

i Dedicated USB interface cable

(pages 158 and 172): 1

i Lens cap (page 15): 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL”

i Lithium-ion battery pack

charger and power cord
(page 23): 1

i Dedicated AV interface cable

(page 155): 1

(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.

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i Quick Guide i Obtaining the PDF instruction

manual and cautions

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

k How to attach the lens cap

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<When used with a commercially available handstrap>

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

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
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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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
CAMERA

As well as photographing still images and recording video clips, your digital
movie camera can even capture still images while you’re recording a video
clip. In one compact body you get sophisticated but easy-to-use features such
as the “SIMPLE mode” that gives you beautiful images with a minimum of
setup, an image stabilizer that suppresses the effects of camera shake during
shooting, “face chaser” for perfectly focused faces, and more.

SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation
(page 36)

Select from two operating modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the
camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many
features and functions.

RECORDING MENU

Select movie and

photo size

SS

N

<SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu> <NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu>

OK

1

MOVIE

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT

1

FILTER

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

SS

N

1

OKEXIT

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures
(page 90)

Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject or zoom in on a
subject.

Sharp face shots (page 100)

Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the
subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and
automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those
otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be
minimized.

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SYSTEM MAP

You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.

Internet

Computer

Dedicated USB
interface cable

Printer

Dedicated AV
interface cable

TV

DC adaptor
(Optional)

Commercially available
SD Memory Card

AC adaptor
(Optional)

i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible

printer

i Photo shop

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SETUP
SETUP

PARTS NAMES

Front

Lens

ON/OFF button

Monitor unit

To open

Flash

Strap holder

Speaker

Stereo microphone

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Rear

REC/PLAY button

[ ] button

Zoom switch
[T]/[]]
[W]/[P]

SETUP

Bottom

MENU button

Multi-indicator

Monitor

Tripod stand hole

[ ] button

SET button

Card slot cover

USB/AV terminal

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CHARGING

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

1 Insert the battery pack in the

battery charger.

h Insert it in the direction

indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.

2 Connect the supplied power

cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.

h Insert the connector straight

and securely.

3 Plug the power plug into a

power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).

h Charging begins.
h During charging, the

CHARGE indicator is lit red.

h The charging time is approx.

90 minutes.

CHARGE indicator

[o] mark

Battery pack

Socket

To power outlet

Power cord

CHARGE indicator

4 When the CHARGE indicator

turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.

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
CHARGE indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the
battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before
attempting to charge it.

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INSTALL THE CARD

The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 148).

1 Open the card slot cover.

Card slot cover

SETUP

1 Release from the bottom end.

2 Insert the card.

h Firmly insert the card until it clicks

into place.

2 Pull gently, and rotate.

SD Memory Card

Card slot

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INSTALL THE CARD

3 Close the card slot cover.

<When removing the card...>

h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will

protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

1 Open

2 Push 3 Pull out

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.

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.

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

1 Open the battery cover.

1 Push down and slide

out.

Battery cover

2 Insert the battery pack.

h Take care that it is positioned correctly.

1 Align

Battery pack

2 Open

SETUP

2 Insert

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

3 Replace the battery cover.

<To remove the battery pack...>

i Raise the edge of the battery

pack to remove it.

Push

Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately:
VAR-A2U/A2EX)

4 Close

3 Set in groove

1 Insert

2 Open

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AC adaptor
(sold separately: VAR-G8U/G8EX)

CAUTION
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.

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 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 recharging it again.

h When 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.

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.

i If you attempt to turn on the camera when the battery pack temperature is

too high, the temperature warning icon will blink and the camera will not
turn on.

SETUP

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND
OFF

Turning on the camera

1 Open the monitor unit, and press

the ON/OFF button for at least 1
second.

h The camera turns on.
h If the date and time have not

been set, the screen to set the
date and time is shown on the
monitor (page 32).

In the playback mode

1 Press the REC/PLAY button for at

least one second.

h The Playback Screen appears on

the monitor (page 68).

h Pressing the REC/PLAY button

again will change the display to
the shooting screen.

Monitor unit

REC/PLAY button

ON/OFF button

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Turning on the camera when the power save
(sleep) mode is active

In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function
will automatically turn off the camera after 1 minute of no use during
shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset
setting).

i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of

the following methods:

h Press the REC/PLAY button.
h Press the ON/OFF button.
h Press the [ ] or [ ] button.
h Press the SET or MENU button.
h Push the zoom switch.

* When the MENU button is used to turn on the camera, the screen to set

the operation sounds (page 132) appears.

i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, the camera

will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by
pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor
unit.

i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is

activated (page 143).

i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save

mode becomes active after about 12 hours.

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

h The camera turns off.

SETUP

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

HINT
To immediately activate the power save mode

i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.

About the standby mode

i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the

camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.

If the date and time setting has been completed (page 32)

i The current time is shown on the monitor when the camera is turned on.

CAUTION
If the K icon appears...

i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded

with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 32),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the
Shooting Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.

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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 34.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008

1 Turn on the camera (page 29), and

press the SET button.

h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h Follow the procedures below to

enable or disable the date display
during playback, to set the display
format for the date, and to set the
date and time.

h To display the Recording or

Playback Screen, press the
MENU button 2 times.

SET button

MENU button

CLOCK SET

DATE

TIME
DISP

OK

2008/04/01

00:00

Y / M / D

SETUP

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

2 Set the date.

1 Select “DATE”.
2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Screen

appears.

3 Set the date to “2008/12/24”.

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.

3 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.

CLOCK SET

DATE

OK

CLOCK SET

TIME

OK

2008/12/24

19:30

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4 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:

Y/M/D → M/D/Y → D/M/Y

Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.

4 Press the SET 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). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow step 1).

To correct the date and time settings

1 Turn on the camera.
2 Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129).
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the date and time appears.
h The current date and time settings are shown.

4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.

CLOCK SET

DISP Y / M / D

OK

SETUP

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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING

PLAY

SAVE

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MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for
viewing your recorded images).

1 Turn on the camera (page 29).

2 Press the REC/PLAY button.

h The mode changes.
h The mode changes each time

the REC/PLAY button is
pressed.

REC/PLAY button

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668

668 01:17:32

<Example of the shooting

<Example of the playback

SAVE

SAVE

mode>

mode>

01:17:32

PLAY

PLAY

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used
and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables
full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for
your purposes.

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL
modes

1 Turn on the camera (page 29).

h The previous mode is active.

2 Press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.

3 Select the operating mode icon

, and press the SET button.

h Switch from the SIMPLE mode

to the NORMAL mode, or from
the NORMAL mode to the
SIMPLE mode.

h Press the MENU button to

cancel the Menu Screen.

<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>

Switch to detailed

normal menu

SS

NN

Operating mode icon

1

2
3

1
2
3

SS

NN

OK

Switch to

simple menu

OKEXIT

SETUP

Operating mode icon

<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode
Menu Screen

1 Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode (page 35).

2 Select the desired operating mode (page 36).

3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen appears.
h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

MENU button

Switch to detailed

normal menu

SS

NN

<Example: SIMPLE Mode

Shooting Menu>

1

2
3

1
2
3

SS

NN

<Example: NORMAL Mode

Shooting Menu>

OK

Switch to

simple menu

OKEXIT

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Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu

4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to

change, and press the SET button.

h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.

Select an item to change

Description of selected
item

Select movie and

photo size

SS

N

<Setting Screen>

OK

To watch on TV

TV size
9M [4:3]

OK

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu

4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.

h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.

Ta b

5 Toggle the SET button to the right.

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RECORDING MENU

1

MOVIE

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT

1

FILTER

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

SS

N

RECORDING MENU

1

MOVIE

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT

1

FILTER

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

1

OKEXIT

1

OKEXIT

6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to

change, and press the SET button.

h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Select an item to change

RECORDING MENU

1

MOVIE

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT

1

FILTER

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

1

OKEXIT

Applicable mode

PHOTO

4000×3000
3456×2592

3456×2592

3456×1944
1944×2592

5

M

[

16:9

]

OK

<Setting Screen>

HINT
About the applicable mode indicator

i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is

effective.

: This setting is effective during still image shooting.
: This setting is effective during video clip recording.

: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip

recording.

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English 40

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen

SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu

Select movie and

1

2

3

photo size

4

41 English

SS

N

OK

5

1 Recording size (page 56)

h Select the video clip size to

record, and the still image size
to shoot.

M

: The video clip size will be

640 × 480 pixels, and the still
image size will be 3456 × 2592
pixels.

6

: The video clip size will be

320 × 240 pixels, and the still
image size will be 640 × 480
pixels.

2 Focus range (page 57)

h Select the focus range that

corresponds to the distance to
the subject.

7: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject
within a range of 10 cm
(3.94 in.) to infinity
(normal).

8: The camera focuses on a

subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm
(31.50 in.) (super macro).

3 Flash (page 63)

h Specify how the flash will

operate.

9: The camera detects the

subject brightness and
uses the flash only when
necessary.

:: The flash operates with

every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.

;: The flash does not operate

even in dark situations.

4 (page 36)

h Set to the NORMAL mode.

5 Remaining battery power

indication (page 153)

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

3

21

4

SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu

SS

N

Start slideshow

43 English

OK

5

1 Slideshow (page 71)

h Specify the slideshow settings

and play the slideshow.

2 Playback volume (page 72)

h Adjust the volume for video

clip and audio file playback.

3 Delete (page 73)

h Delete files.

4 (page 36)

h Set to the NORMAL mode.

5 Remaining battery power

indication (page 153)

SETUP

English 44

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen

NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu

<Tab 1>

45 English

RECORDING MENU

1

MOVIE

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT

1

FILTER

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

1

1
2
3
4
5
6

OKEXIT

7

1 Video clip settings (page 78)

(: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,

60 frames per second.

): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,

30 frames per second (high
bit rate).

B: 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.

<: Make an audio recording.

2 Still image settings (page 79)

I: Image size is 4000 × 3000

pixels.

J: Image size is 3456 × 2592

pixels (low compression).

K: Image size is 3456 × 2592

pixels (normal
compression).

Q: Image size is 3456 × 1944

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

L: Image size is 1944 × 2592

pixels (portrait orientation).

G: Image size is 1600 × 1200

pixels.

[: Image size is 640 × 480

pixels.

R: 3264 × 2448-pixel

sequential shots.

t: 1600 × 1200-pixel

sequential shots.

3 Scene select (page 84)

=: Full auto setting

a: Sports mode
>: Portrait mode

+: Landscape mode

/: Night view portrait mode

k: Snow & beach mode

+: Fireworks mode

Q: Lamp mode

4 Filter (page 86)

&: No filter
%: Cosmetic filter
W: Monochrome filter

,: Sepia filter

5 Flash (page 87)

k: The camera will detect the

subject brightness and use
the flash only when
necessary.

m: The flash will operate with

every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.

l: The flash will not operate

even in dark situations.

6 Self-timer (page 88)

N: Self-timer is off.
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds

after the [ ] or [ ]
button is pressed.

x: Shooting begins

10 seconds after the [ ]
or [ ] button is pressed.

7 Remaining battery power

(page 153)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

<Tab 2>

RECORDING MENU

1

MOVIE STABILIZER

2

PHOTO STABILIZER

3

FOCUS

1

FOCUS MODE

2

EXP MEASURE

3

ISO

2

1
2
3
4
5
6

OKEXIT

7

47 English

1 Movie stabilizer (page 90)

h Compensate for camera shake

during video clip recording.

p: Shoot using the video clip

field of view display.

q: Shoot using the still image

field of view display.

]: Image stabilizer function

off.

2 Photo stabilizer (page 90)

h Compensate for camera shake

during still image shooting.

\: Shoot with image stabilizer

on.

]: Shoot without image

stabilizer.

3 Focus range (page 93)

h Select the focus range that

corresponds to the distance to
the subject.

-: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject
within a range of 10 cm
(3.94 in.) to infinity (total
range).

*: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject
within a range of 80 cm
(31.50 in.) to infinity
(normal).

-: Set the focus distance

manually (manual).

+: The camera focuses on the

subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm
(31.50 in.) (super macro).

4 Focus mode (page 95)

B: 9-point range finder focus
C: Spot focus

5 Light-measuring mode

(page 96)

X: Multi-section light

measuring

W: Center-weighted light

measuring

Y: Spot light-measuring

6 ISO sensitivity (page 97)

=: Sensitivity is set

automatically

*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50

u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400

6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800

-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600

* The indicated ISO value is the

standard output sensitivity.

7 Remaining battery power

(page 153)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

<Tab 3>

RECORDING MENU

1

WHITE BALANCE

2

FACE CHASER

3

HIGH SENSITIVITY

1

DIGITAL ZOOM

2

REC FOLDER

3

3

1
2
3
4
5

OKEXIT

6

49 English

1 White balance (page 99)

>: White balance is

automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient
lighting (auto).

r: For shooting in sunny

conditions (fair)

o: For shooting in overcast

conditions (cloudy)

p: For shooting under

fluorescent lighting
(fluorescent)

q: For shooting under

incandescent lighting
(incandescent)

^: For setting the most

accurate white balance
(one push)

2 Face chaser (page 100)

-: Enable face chaser.
.: Disable face chaser.

3 High sensitivity mode

(page 101)

1: Increased sensitivity
2: Normal sensitivity

4 Digital zoom (page 102)

Q: Enable the digital zoom.

B: Disable the digital zoom.

5 Recording folder (page 103)

h Create or select a folder in

which to store recorded files.

6 Remaining battery power

indication (page 153)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
NORMAL Mode Playback Menu

<Tab 1>

PLAYBACK MENU

1

2

2
3

SLIDESHOW

PLAY VOLUME

1

PROTECT
DELETE
ROTATE
RESIZE

1 Slideshow (page 105)

h Specify the slideshow settings

and play the slideshow.

2 Playback volume (page 72)

h Adjust the volume for video

clip and audio files playback.

3 Protect (page 107)

h File protect setting (delete

prohibited)

1

1
2
3
4
5
6

OKEXIT

4 Delete (page 73)

h Delete files.

5 Rotate (page 108)

h Rotate a still image.

6 Resize (page 109)

h Reduce the resolution of a still

image.

7 Remaining battery power

(page 153)

7

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<Tab 2>

PLAYBACK MENU

1

2

2
3

1 Edit photo (page 110)

h Repair the “red-eye” caused

by the flash, or enhance the
contrast.

2 Video clip edit (page 112)

h Edit video clips.

3 Printing instructions

(page 120)

h Specify the printing

instructions (DPOF settings).

EDIT PHOTO

EDIT VIDEO

1

PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT FOLDER
COPY

2

1
2
3
4
5

OKEXIT

4 Select folder (page 76)

h Select a folder to play back.

5 Copy (page 126)

h Copy files from the card to the

internal memory, or vice versa.

6 Remaining battery power

indication (page 153)

6

SETUP

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SIMPLE

SHOOTING
SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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 Incorrect hold

<Holding the camera>

Example 1:
Grip the camera by wrapping
the fingers of the right hand,
from the little finger to the
middle finger, around the
camera, and hook the index
finger above the camera.

Example 2:
Grip the camera by wrapping
the fingers of the right hand,
from the little finger to the
index finger, around the
camera.

Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the
handstrap.

A finger is blocking the
lens or flash.

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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 57).

k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may not work.

i Subjects with low contrast, very

bright subjects at the center of the
image or dark subjects or locations

Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object with contrast at the
same distance as the desired subject.

i Subjects without vertical lines

Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus while framing the subject
vertically, then re-orient the camera to
compose a horizontally framed image.

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

English 54

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

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.

HINT

i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when

they are played back (page 108).

i When the [ ] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may

waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images
in any way.

i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the

image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

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Select the recording size

The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct
for the intended purpose.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the

recording size setting, and press the SET button.

To watch on TV

TV size
9M [4:3]

OK

M: The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size

will be 3456 × 2592 pixels.

6: The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size

will be 640 × 480 pixels.

2 Select the desired video clip recording size, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the recording size setting.

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Select the focus setting

Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera
and the subject.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the focus

setting, and press the SET button.

All ranges

Automatic focus

(people, landscape, etc.)

OK

7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of

10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (normal).

8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to

80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro).

2 Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.

h This completes the focus range setting.

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Switching the display mode

668

01:17:32

In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode”
which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you
shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned
off, providing a full view of the subject.

1 Set the camera to the shooting

mode (page 36).

2 Press the SET button.

h Each time the SET button is

pressed, the camera switches
between the settings display
mode and the normal display
mode.

SET button

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668 01:17:32

<Settings display mode>

<Normal display mode>

01:17:32

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Hints for taking pictures

Muting the operation sounds

i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be

muted (page 132).

Where are the image and audio files saved?

i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the

camera or in the camera’s internal memor y.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...

i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to

the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may
appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you
avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.

While the image files are being recorded...

i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to

the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.

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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING

REC 00:00:09

1 Turn on the camera

(page 29), and set it to the
shooting mode (page 35).

2 Press the [ ] button.

h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to

keep the [ ] 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.

3 End the recording.

h Press the [ ] button

again to stop recording.

[ ] button

Recording time

REC 00:00:09

REC 00:00:09

Available recording time

remaining

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

5

5

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

F3.5
1/30

Capture a still image (single-shot).

1 Turn on the camera (page 29),

and set it to the shooting mode
(page 35).

2 Press the [ ] button.

1 Press the [ ] button

halfway.

h The autofocus operates,

and the image is focused
(focus lock).

2 Continue to gently press

the [ ] button all the
way.

h The shutter releases and

the image is captured.

h You can view the captured

image on the monitor by
keeping the [ ] button
depressed when you
capture the image (post­view [page 134]).

12

F3.5

F3.5
1/30

1/30

Shutter speed

Aperture

[ ] button

Target mark

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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 (page 140) by pressing the MENU
button for at least 1 second.

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 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, for
example, by changing the shooting
angle.

i The large target mark appears when

the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.

The focus can be locked

i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can

set the autofocus or the aperture to a fixed setting. When the aperture
setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the autofocus
setting is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor.

i When the focus range (page 57) setting is changed, the focus lock is

released.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayed

i In the NORMAL mode, the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown

on the Shooting Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.

If the camera shake icon > appears...

i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility

that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to
automatic (page 63).

i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +

mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.

Target mark

F3.5
1/7

Camera shake icon

Shutter speed

Aperture

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Using the flash

The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the flash

setting, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the flash operation appears.

Auto

Flash automatically

OK

9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only

when necessary.

:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the

conditions.

;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.

2 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.

h This completes the flash operation setting.

3 Press the [ ] button to take the picture.

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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 works only when shooting single-shot still images.

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE

REC 00:00:09

RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP

You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.

1 Turn on the camera

(page 29), and set it to the
shooting mode (page 35).

2 Press the [ ] button.

3 When you see a scene

you’d like to capture as a
still image. press the
[] button.

4 Press the [ ] button to

end the video clip
recording.

[ ] button

[ ] button

REC 00:00:09

REC 00:00:09

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HINT

i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not

operate.

i The face chaser feature (page 100) is inoperative.
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately

50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the video clip mode
setting (page 78). If you intend to capture a still image while recording a
video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video
recording time.

About the recording size of still images

i The still image shooting size automatically changes to G and the image

is captured.

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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Point the camera lens at the

subject.

2 Push the zoom switch toward

[T/]] or [W/P] to compose
the desired image.

[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W/P]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is

pushed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.

h When the optical zoom factor

is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pushed toward the
[T/]] side again, the mode
changes to the digital zoom
mode and zooming continues.

3 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see
page 60.
For shooting single shots, see
page 61.
For shooting sequential shots,
see page 80.

Zoom switch

(tele)

Monitor

When both
optical and digital
zoom are enabled

Optical zoom

When optical
zoom only is
enabled

Wide angleNarrow angle

SET button

Zoom bar

Magnification ratio

×2.6

Digital zoom (yellow)

Magnification ratio

×2.6

Poin ter

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PLAYBACK

PLAY

SAVE

SIMPLE/PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES

1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35).

2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you

wish to play back.

h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right

sides of the screen.

SAVE

SAVE

PLAY

PLAY

<Example: After recording

3 For a video clip, press the SET button.

h Playback begins.

a video clip>

<Example: After capturing

a still image>

Video clip
pattern

SET button

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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

To do this... Do this

Normal forward playback Press the SET button.

Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down.

Pause

To play back

one image

at a time

(single-

frame step)

Slow

playback

To

accelerate

playback

Return to normal playback

Adjusting the volume

speed

Forward

playback

Reverse
playback

Forward

playback

Reverse
playback

Forward

playback

Reverse
playback

During playback, press the SET button or
toggle the SET button up.
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET
button up.

After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the right.

After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the left.

After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the right.

After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the left.

During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the right.
* The playback speed changes each time the

SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:
Normal playback
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume
normal playback speed.

During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the left.
* The playback speed changes each time the

SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:
15× ← 10× ← 5×
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume
normal playback speed.

Press the SET button.

Louder: During playback, push the zoom

Softer: During playback, push the zoom

→ 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

switch toward the [T] side.

switch toward the [W] side.

When you are finished using the camera...

i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

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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 [ ] button.

h The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image.

HINT
The size of a video clip file is very large

i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be

played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the monitor or a television.)

i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible

shooting time indicated.

Display the video clip playback point

i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to

display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.

i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.

CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...

i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus

movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.

If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the

frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 37), select
the slideshow setting, and press
the SET button.

=

: Play back all files.

3: Play back video clips and

audio files.

c: Play back still image files.

2 Select the type of file to play back,

and press the SET button.

h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press

the SET button or MENU button.

HINT
About the slideshow settings

i During slideshow playback, the BGM that was set for the slideshow from

the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu is played. To change the BGM, display
the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and change the BGM setting for the
“SLIDESHOW” (page 105).

i For slideshows played in the SIMPLE mode, the transition effect is fixed at

FADE and the transition interval is fixed at 2 SEC.

SLIDESHOW

ALL
MOVIE
PHOTO

START

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PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 37), select
the playback volume setting, and
press the SET button.

h The volume control bar appears.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left

or right to set the volume, and
press the SET button.

h The playback volume is set, and

the display returns to the SIMPLE
Mode Playback Menu.

HINT
The volume can be adjusted during playback

i During video clip or audio file playback, if you move the zoom switch, the

volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume.

In the NORMAL mode

i When you select “PLAY VOLUME” from the NORMAL Mode Playback

Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.

PLAY VOLUME

4

VOLUME SETTING

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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 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 37), select
the delete c icon, and press the
SET button.
DELETE SINGLE:

Deletes the currently displayed file.

DELETE ALL:

Deletes all files.

2 Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.

h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.

<DELETE SINGLE>

h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to

delete.

h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please

make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

<DELETE ALL>

h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the files to delete.

DELETE

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE ALL

OK

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3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.

<DELETE SINGLE>

h The currently displayed file is deleted.
h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the

SET button.

<DELETE ALL>

h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,

select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is
completed, “No image” is shown.

HINT
To delete the currently displayed file

i Toggle the SET button up to access the screen to delete the currently

displayed file.

In the NORMAL mode

i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and

press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.

CAUTION

i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete

protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (page 107), and
then follow the file delete procedure.

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PLAYBACK MODES

100

0002

0003

0001

0005

0006

0004

0008

0009

0007

Multi-image display

1 Display the image you wish to

play back.

2 Push the zoom switch toward

the [W/P] side.

h The 9-image display appears.

3 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.
Instead of pressing the SET
button, you can push the zoom
switch toward the
[T/]] side to show the
image full screen.

h If the zoom switch is pushed

toward the [W/P] side while
the 9-image display is shown,
the display changes to the
20-image display.

Zoom switch

Video
clip

Still image

100

100

0001

0004

0007

Audio file

Folder number

SET button

Orange frame

0002

0003

0002 00030001

0005

0006

00060004

0005

0008

0009

0008 00090007

Image number

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Selecting the playback folder

If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you
would like to play back.

1 Display the Playback Screen.

2 Push the zoom switch toward the

[W/P] side 3 times.

h The screen to select the playback

folder appears.

h If the zoom switch is pushed toward

the [T/]] side, the camera
changes to the 20-image display
(page 75).

3 Toggle the SET button up, down, left

or right to move the orange frame to
the desired folder, and press the SET
button.

h The files in the selected folder are

displayed in the Playback Screen.

HINT
In the NORMAL mode

i When you select “SELECT FOLDER” from the NORMAL Mode Playback

Menu and press the SET button, the screen to select the playback folder
appears.

FOLDER : 100SANYO

100

101 102

104 105103

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PLAYBACK MODES

105%

Magnifying (zooming in) the image

1 Display the image that you want to magnify.

h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.

2 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.

To return to normal size:

Magnification decreases each time the
zoom switch is pushed toward the
[W/P] side.
h Press the SET button to return to the

normal (100%) view.

HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image

i Press the [ ] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still

image.

SAVE

100%

MOVE

105%

105%

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NORMAL

SHOOTING
NORMAL/SHOOTING

RECORDING SIZE

The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the
recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the
image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording
size that is correct for the intended purpose.

Movies

The faster the frame rate (frames per second), the smoother playback will be.
However, as with the recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger,
using up more memory. This menu is also used when making audio
recordings.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“MOVIE”, and press the SET button.

(: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 frames per second.
): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate).
B: 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.

<Audio mode>

<: Make an audio recording (voice memo) (page 81).

2 Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.

h This completes the recording size setting.

NORMAL/SHOOTING

CAUTION
When editing video clips (page 112)...

i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in

the same mode.

i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.

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RECORDING SIZE

Still images

This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“PHOTO”, and press the SET button.

I: Image size is 4000 × 3000 pixels.
J: Image size is 3456 × 2592 pixels (low compression).
K: Image size is 3456 × 2592 pixels (normal compression).
Q: Image size is 3456 × 1944 pixels (16:9 ratio).
L: Image size is 1944 × 2592 pixels (portrait orientation).

G: Image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels

[: Image size is 640 × 480 pixels.

R: 3264 × 2448-pixel sequential shots.

t: 1600 × 1200-pixel sequential shots.

2 Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.

h This completes the recording size setting.

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Sequential shots

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“PHOTO”, and press the SET button.

2 Select R or t, and press the SET button.

3 Press the [] button.

h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ ] button is

kept pressed.

HINT

i The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is about

10.

About the focus when shooting sequential shots

i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the

[ ] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.

Can the flash be used?

i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.

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RECORDING SIZE

Audio recording

Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back.

Audio recording

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“MOVIE”, and press the SET button.

2 Select <, and press the SET

button.

h The audio recording mode is

enabled.

3 Press the [ ] button.

h Audio recording begins. During

recording, < appears in the
monitor. It is not necessary to
continue pressing the [ ]
button while recording.

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Remaining time

668 11:44:37

Length of recording

REC00:00:06

4 End the recording.

PLAY

h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.

HINT
You can capture a still image during an audio recording

i Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a still image.

Note, however, that the resolution in the still image mode automatically
changes to G and the image is captured.

Audio playback

1 Display the desired audio file.

00:00:00

PLAY

PLAY

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NORMAL/SHOOTING

RECORDING SIZE

2 Play back the recording.

To do this... Do this

Start
playback

Normal
playback

Fast
forward/
fast reverse

Vol ume
adjustment

CAUTION
If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in

the fast playback or fast reverse mode.

Paus e

Stop
playback

Fast
forward

Fast
reverse

Pause Toggle the SET button up.

Return to
normal
playback

Louder

Softer

Press the SET button.

Press the SET button.
Toggle the SET button up.

Toggle the SET button down.

During playback, toggle the SET button to
the right.
Each time the SET button is toggled to the
right, the speed increases. If the SET
button is toggled to the left during fast
forward, the speed decreases.

During playback, toggle the SET button to
the left.
Each time the SET button is toggled to the
left, the speed increases. If the SET button
is toggled to the right during fast reverse,
the speed decreases.

Press the SET button.

During playback, push the zoom switch
toward the [T/]] side.

During playback, push the zoom switch
toward the [W/P] side.

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SCENE SELECT

You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button.

Scene
setting

=

Auto

a

Sports

>

Por trai t

+

Landscape

/

Night view

portrait

k

Snow &

beach

+

Fireworks

Q

Lamp

m: Available n: Not available

Features

The camera makes the
optimum settings.

Capture a split-second
image of a fast-moving
subject.

Enhance the three­dimensional feel of the
subject by blurring the
background.

For beautiful shots of
distant scenery.

Photograph the subject
while keeping the
background night
scenery.

For photographing bright
scenes, such as on a ski
slope or at the beach.

For capturing fireworks at
night.

Photograph in low-light
conditions

Shooting mode setting

Single-

Sequential

shot

mmm

mmm

mmm

mmm

mnm

mmm

mnm

mnm

shots

Video clip

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SCENE SELECT

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

h This completes the scene select function setting.
h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select

menu, and press the SET button.

HINT

i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view

portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select

icons other than = is on page 197.

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FILTERS

The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply
unique effects to the photographed image.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“FILTER”, and press the SET button.

&: No filter is used (none).
%: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).
W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).

,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

h This completes the filter setting.
h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and

press the SET button.

HINT

i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons

other than & is on page 198.

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FLASH OPERATION

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.
The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“FLASH”, and press the SET button.

k: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only

when necessary.

m: The flash operates with every image captured, regardless of the

subject brightness.

l: The flash does not operate even in dark surroundings.

2 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.

h This completes the flash operation setting.

3 Press the [] button to capture the image.

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 works only when shooting single-shot still images.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can

change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen.

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SELF-TIMER

Set the delay time before recording starts after the [ ] or [ ] button is
pressed.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SELF-

TIMER”, and press the SET button.

N: Turns off the self-timer function.
y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button or

[ ] button is pressed.

x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ ] button or

[ ] button is pressed.

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

h This completes the self-timer setting.

3 Take the picture.

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SELF-TIMER

HINT

i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can

set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen.

To pause or cancel the self-timer function...

i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is

released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ ]
button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.

i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer

menu, and press the SET button.

i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode

is activated and the camera turned off.

When x is selected...

i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is

pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for
about 10 seconds, and then the image
is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the
shutter releases, the indication shown in
the illustration appears on the monitor.

If you swivel the monitor unit
to its farthest position, the
image on the monitor will be
inverted.

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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE
STABILIZER)

Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional
hand motion.

Compensate for camera shake during video
clip recording

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “MOVIE

STABILIZER”, and press the SET button.

p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip

recording. The field of view (see page 92) does not change when
the [ ] button is pressed, so this setting is convenient when
shooting mostly video clips (video clip field of view display).

q: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip

recording. The field of view does not change when the [ ] button
is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly still
images (still image field of view display).

]: Disengages the motion compensation function (OFF).

2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

h This completes the movie stabilizer setting.

Compensate for camera shake during still
image shooting

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“PHOTO STABILIZER” and press the SET button.

\: Motion compensation is enabled.
]: Motion compensation is not enabled.

NORMAL/SHOOTING

2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

h This completes the photo stabilizer setting.

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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)

HINT
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...

i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be

possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

i If the digital zoom (page 67) is being used, the large magnification factor

may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.

i When using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during

shooting, please turn the motion compensation function off ]. If the
motion compensation function is enabled when it is not actually needed, it
may result in an image that appears unnatural.

When motion compensation is enabled,

i The following icons are shown on the monitor:

TV-SHQ

00:04:30

Can’t set the photo stabilizer setting?

i The photo stabilizer is automatically turned off after any of the following

operations:

h Setting the flash mode to forced flash
h Setting the shooting mode to the sequential shots mode
h Setting flicker reduction (page 139) to “ON”
h Setting the scene select function to the night view portrait, fireworks, or

lamp mode

The photo stabilizer isn’t working?

i The photo stabilizer does not work when you are capturing a still image

while recording a video clip.

i The photo stabilizer does not work when the ISO sensitivity is set to - or

higher.

Limitations when the photo stabilizer is ON

i The time it takes for the camera to save an image may be slightly longer

when the photo stabilizer is set to ON.

Setting Movie stabilizer Photo stabilizer

Movie field of

view display

Icon

display

Photo field of

view display

Movie stabilizer

+

Photo stabilizer

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<Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is
enabled>

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.

During still image

shooting

Display during

recording standby

For p setting

For q setting

Video clip
recording area

For ] setting

During video clip

recording

NORMAL/SHOOTING

i When the still image shooting resolution is set to [ and the scene select

function to =, a, >, + or k (page 84), a still image captured
during video clip recording will have the same field of view as the video
clip.

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FOCUS RANGE

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select

“FOCUS”, and press the SET button.

h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the

focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus.

-: 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 (normal 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.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro mode: wide

end only)

h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding

indication appears on the monitor.

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

h This completes the focus range setting.

HINT

i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily

set to the wide end.

i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can

change the focus range setting from the Shooting Screen.

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