Sanyo VPC-E1000 Instruction Manual

VPC-E1000

10 Mega Pixel Digital Camera

FCC STATEMENT

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 interference 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 unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice:

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION

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J Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

owners.

READ THIS FIRST

Notice:

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

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

J The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described

in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

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

design of your camera.

J The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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Safety Instructions

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

WARNING

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery 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 battery 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 specified AC power 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 unstable surfaces.

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

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

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

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

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CAUTION

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

Inserting the battery with its 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 the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. 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 instrument. 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 battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

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 places 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 electric shock.

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Warning:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

z This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: * 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.

z Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS

z This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

FOR EU USERS

Note:

z This symbol mark and recycle system apply to EU countries and do not apply to

countries in other areas of the world.

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please dispose of the equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products. Please help up to conserve the environment we live in!

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Symbols used in this manual

Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.

You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “Troubleshooting”.

FCC information

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-E1000 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Canadian ICES-003 information

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Notes on Battery Usage

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

 Use only the specified battery (3.7V).  Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the

battery life and reduce camera performance.

 When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been

used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.  If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent

leakage or corrosion.

 If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the

battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.  We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.

CAUTION

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

11 Overview 12 Package Contents

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

13 Front View 14 Rear View 16 LCD Monitor Icons

GETTING STARTED

18 Attaching the Camera Strap 18 Inserting and Removing the Battery 19 Charging the Battery 20 Inserting and Removing the SD/SDHC

Memory Card (Optional Accessory) 21 Setting the Date and Time 22 Formatting the SD/SDHC Memory Card

or Internal Memory 23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

26 [ ] Capture Mode 27 Recording Voice Memos 28 Using the Digital Zoom 29 Setting the Flash 30 Setting the Focus 31 Setting the Self-timer

32 Exposure Compensation/Backlight

Correction 33 Setting the Scene Mode 35 Setting the Panorama Mode 35 [ ] Video Mode

[ ] PLAYBACK MODE

36 Playing Back Still Images 37 Playing Back Video Clips 37 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips

on a TV 38 Attaching Voice Memos 39 Slideshow Display 40 Zoom Playback 41 Protecting Images 43 DPOF Settings 44 Resizing an Image 45 Erasing Images

MENU OPTIONS

47 Capture Menu (Capture) 49 Capture Menu (Function) 51 Video Menu (Capture) 52 Video Menu (Function) 53 Playback Menu 54 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

55 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

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CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

58 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 59 Downloading Images and Video Files

USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

60 Install the PC Camera Driver 6 1 Connect the Camera to Your Computer 61 Run Your Application Software (i.e. Windows

NetMeeting)

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

62 Installing Photo Explorer 62 Installing Photo Express 63 Installing Cool 360

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 10.0 megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following: LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (154K pixels) monitor makes it easy to frame

your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have captured.

Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (approx. 29 MB for image storage). External memory

supports SD/SDHC memory card.

Optical zoom - 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images. Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12

times; 4x playback captured images to enlarge a selected portion of an image.

Voice memo - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at photography

mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the images.

Thumbnail display - Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for easier and quicker

selection of images.

Scene mode - Simply select the scene mode that suits specific shooting conditions and

subjects. This lets you shoot for the results you desire without complicated settings.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.

Common Product Components:

 Digital camera  Software CD-ROM  USB cable  AV cable  Camera strap  Camera pouch  AC power adapter  Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Common (Optional) Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card  User’s manual

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

1. Shutter button

2. ON/OFF button

3. Flash

4. Self-timer LED

5. Lens

6. Microphone

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Rear View

1 2 3 4 5

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1. LCD monitor

2. Mode switch Capture mode

Video mode

Playback mode

3. Zoom in button Zoom out button

4. Speaker

5. Strap holder

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6. MENU button

7. Erase button

8. DISPLAY button

9. DC IN 5V terminal

10. Battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover

11. USB or AV OUT terminal

12. SET /Direction button

13. Status LED

14. Tripod socket

SET /Direction button

1. S button

2. X button

3. T button

4. W button

correction button

5. SET button

Focus button

Flash button

Self-timer button

Exposure compensation / Backlight

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LCD Monitor Icons

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Capture mode [ ]

1. Zoom status

2. Voice memo

3. Remaining battery status [

] Full battery power

[ ] Medium battery power

[

] Low battery power

[

] No battery power

] AC adapter icon (if

* [

4. Flash mode

5. [

6. Focus area (When the shutter

7. Capture mode

8. Image size

9. Possible number of shots

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used)

[ Blank]Auto Flash [

] Red-eye Reduction

[

] Forced Flash

[ ] Flash Off

] Histogram

button is pressed halfway)

[Blank] Single [

] Continuous

[ AEB] AEB

[

] 3648 x 2736

[

] 2816 x 2112

[

] 2048 x 1536

[ ] 640 x 480

J Each press of the DISPLAY button switches one step in the sequence of OSD full display, OSD full

with Histogram, OSD display off.

10. Quality [

] Fine [ ] Standard [

] Economy

11. Date and time

12. Self-timer icon [

10S] 10 sec.

[

2S ] 2 sec.

[ 10+2 ] 10+2 sec.

13. Unsteady hold warning icon

14. [

] Exposure compensation

[ ] Backlight correction

15. Metering [Blank] Average [

] Spot

16. White balance [Blank] Auto [

] Incandescent

[

] Fluorescent 1

[

] Fluorescent 2

[ ] Daylight [

] Cloudy

[

] Manual

17. Focus mode [Blank] Auto focus

[

] Macro

[ ] Infinity

18. Scene mode [

] Program AE

[

] Panorama [ ] Portrait Man [

] Portrait Lady

[

] Landscape [ ] Sport [

] Night Portrait

[

] Night Scene [ ] Candlelight [

] Firework [ TEXT ] Text [

] Sunset

[

] Sunrise

[

] Splash Water [ ] Flow Water [

] Sepia

[

] Monochrome [ ] Snow [

] Beach [

] Pets

[ ] User Setting

Video mode [ ]

00:07:30

10S

100-0011

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Total

Play

00:00:10 00:00:

1. [ ] Video mode

2. Zoom status

3. Remaining battery status

4. Image size

5. Possible recording time / elapsed time

6. Quality

7. Recording indicator

8. Self-timer icon

9. Focus icon

Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback

1. Playback mode

2. File number

3. Folder number

4. Protect icon

5. Voice memo

6. DPOF icon

Playback mode [ ]-Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Protect icon

6. Video mode

7. Playback mode

8. Sound off icon (When the S button is pressed during video playback.)

9. Total recorded time

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing the Battery

We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

1. Open the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3. Close the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

• The Status LED lights Red when charging has started and

stops illuminating when the charging is complete. The LED Flashes red for one second and then lights green constantly when a charging error occurs or there is no battery inserted inside the camera.

• It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging.

• Charging time may vary dependent on the ambient temperature and status of the battery.

Inserting and Removing the SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 32 MB of internal memory (approx. 29 MB for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD/SDHC memory card so that you can store more files.

Inserting the SD/SDHC memory card

1. Open the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover.

2. Insert the SD/SDHC memory card in the correct orientation

shown.

 Hold the SD/SDHC memory card with its front side of the

SD/SDHC memory card (printed arrow) facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the card as far as it can go.

3. Close the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover.

Removing the SD/SDHC memory card

Open the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD/SDHC memory card and it will eject.

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased

from an SD/SDHC memory card you can slide the writeprotected tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.

 To save, edit or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card,

you must unlock the card.

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

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