Sanyo VPC-E1090 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
10 Mega Pixels
VPC-E1090
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Preface

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.

Copyright

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
© Copyright 2009

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
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Note: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.
About this Manual
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Declaration of Conformity

Trademark Recognition

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undersired operation.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corporation. ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

Battery Information

• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the type of battery (SANYO Li-ion battery, Type NP40, 3.7V, 720mAH). Using other types of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
• Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods.
Safety and Handling Precautions

Safety Instructions

Read and understand all

WARNING

Warnings
and
Cautions
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before using this product.
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.
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.

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.
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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.
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FOR AMERICAN USERS

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 well­ventilated 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.
Warning:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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.
• 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.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Wash hands after handling.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Safety Instructions

FOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Note: If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators. Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
Manufacturer and Address SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome, Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan
Authorized Representative and Address SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany
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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-E1090 Tra de na m e : SAN Y O
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Canadian ICES-003 Information

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

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.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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• SD™ is a trademark.
• SDHC™ is a trademark.
• Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Notice:
• 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.
• 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, 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.
• The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................... i
About this Manual ..............................................................................................i
Copyright ............................................................................................................................ i
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ................................................ i
Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................ii
Trademark Recognition ......................................................................................................ii
Safety and Handling Precautions ....................................................................ii
Camera Information ............................................................................................................ii
Battery Information .............................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................iii
WARNING .........................................................................................................................iii
CAUTION ..........................................................................................................................iii
FOR AMERICAN USERS ..................................................................................................iv
FOR CANADIAN USERS ..................................................................................................iv
FOR EU USERS ................................................................................................................ v
Symbols used in this manual ............................................................................................. v
FCC Information ................................................................................................................v
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................. v
Canadian ICES-003 Information ........................................................................................vi
TRADEMARK INFORMATION ..........................................................................................vi
READ THIS FIRST ............................................................................................................vi
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Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
System Requirements ......................................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................1
Main Features ....................................................................................................1
Camera Views ...................................................................................................2
Front View ......................................................................................................................... 2
Back View .......................................................................................................................... 2
Top View / Bottom View .................................................................................................... 3
Left / Right View ................................................................................................................ 3
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................4
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Camera Setup ...................................................................................... 15
Getting Started .................................................................................... 19
Camera Buttons ................................................................................................4
Navigation Buttons ............................................................................................................ 4
The Scene Button .............................................................................................................. 7
Function Buttons ................................................................................................................ 9
LCD screen ......................................................................................................10
Capture/Video Mode Display ........................................................................................... 10
Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................15
Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................15
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card ............................................................16
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................17
Charging the Battery with USB power ..........................................................17
Turning On ......................................................................................................18
First Time Use .................................................................................................18
Taking your First Photo .................................................................................19
Anti-Shake Function ........................................................................................................ 19
Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................... 20
Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................... 20
Using the Zoom in/out Function ....................................................................................... 20
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................... 20
Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function ..................................................... 21
Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 22
Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function ..................................................................... 22
Using the Self Portrait Mode ..........................................................................23
Recording your First Video ............................................................................23
Recording Voice Memos ................................................................................24
Capture Settings .................................................................................. 25
The Capture Menu ..........................................................................................25
Image Resolution ............................................................................................................. 26
Image Quality ..................................................................................................................26
Focus Zone ...................................................................................................................... 26
EV Compensation ............................................................................................................ 27
AEB ................................................................................................................................. 27
M-Burst Interval ...............................................................................................................27
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 28
ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................... 28
AE Metering ..................................................................................................................... 29
Color ................................................................................................................................ 29
Sharpness ....................................................................................................................... 29
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 30
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 30
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 30
Video Capture Menu .......................................................................................31
Video Resolution ............................................................................................................. 31
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 31
Color ................................................................................................................................ 31
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 31
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 31
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 31
Photo & Video Playback ..................................................................... 32
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Playback Mode Display ..................................................................................32
Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen .................................................34
Viewing M-Burst Photos .................................................................................................. 34
Listening to Voice Memo ................................................................................................. 34
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..............................................................35
Zooming In/Out During Playback ..................................................................35
Deleting Photos/Videos ..................................................................................36
Using the Playback Menu ..............................................................................36
DPOF ............................................................................................................................... 36
Slideshow ........................................................................................................................ 37
Resize .............................................................................................................................. 38
Rotate .............................................................................................................................. 38
Protect ............................................................................................................................. 39
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Camera Settings .................................................................................. 43
Red-Eye Removal ........................................................................................................... 39
Frame Composite ............................................................................................................ 40
Move ................................................................................................................................ 41
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC .......................................................42
The Setup Menu ..............................................................................................43
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................... 43
File Number ..................................................................................................................... 43
Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 44
Quick View ....................................................................................................................... 44
Continuous AF ................................................................................................................. 44
Camera Sound ................................................................................................................ 45
Power Saving .................................................................................................................. 45
Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................ 45
Video Out ......................................................................................................................... 46
USB Mode .......................................................................................................................46
Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................... 46
Date and Time ................................................................................................................. 47
Language ......................................................................................................................... 47
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 47
Format ............................................................................................................................. 48
Reset ............................................................................................................................... 48
Voice Memo .....................................................................................................................48
About ............................................................................................................................... 49
PictBridge Print (PTP) ....................................................................................49
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 50
This Image ....................................................................................................................... 50
Index Print ....................................................................................................................... 51
DPOF Image .................................................................................................................... 52
All Images ........................................................................................................................ 52
Specifications ...................................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 57
Introduction 1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by­step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.

System Requirements

In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements:
• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Memory: 128 MB or above
• HDD space: 40 MB or above
• USB port

Package Contents

Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
•Digital camera
• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable
• Wrist strap
• One Li-ion battery
• AC Adapter
• Camera pouch
• Quick start guide for all regions
• Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and User’s Manual for all regions)
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Main Features

• 10.0 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.33 inch CCD image sensor
• 2.7 inch TFT LCD monitor
• 16MB internal flash memory, support SD/SDHC memory card from 32MB to 16GB.
• Sleek and slim design
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Flash
Zoom lens
Self-timer LED
Microphone
OK button
4-way navigation buttons
LCD screen
Menu button
Scene button
Zoom button
Playback button
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Camera Views

Front View

• Easy-to-use button interface
• PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
• AV output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC

Back View

Camera Views

Top View / Bottom View

Shutter button
Power button
Zoom lens
Tri pod mo un t
USB/AV port
Wrist strap loop
Speaker
Battery/SD card compartment
DC-in port

Left / Right View

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Camera Views
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LED Indicators

Camera Buttons

Navigation Buttons

The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos.
LED Indicators
LED LED Status Camera Status
Off Power Off
Power/ Flash LED
Self-timer LED
Icon Button Function
OK/
Blue (steady) Ready to take picture
Camera busy/normal battery charging in
Blue (blinking)
Off Self-timer off Red (blinking) (10 sec) Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds Red (blinking) (2 sec) Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable/disable the Anti-Shake in Auto mode
• Press to enable AF area selection using 4-way
navigation buttons (except Auto/Video/Landscape/ Night Landscape/Self Portrait/Fireworks)
OK/ ANTI-SHAKE
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to start and pause the video playback
• Press to stop the voice memo playback
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to confirm the selection
5. In Video mode:
• Press to enable/disable the anti-shake function
slow blink/over heat caution while battery is charged
Icon Button Function
1. Move up in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and Anti Red-eye)
• Press to pan up in AF area selection
• Press to delete in QUICK VIEW (QV) “ON” at
UP/FLASH/ DELETE
RIGHT/ SELF-TIMER/ BURST MODE
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in zoom in mode
• Press to move up in the thumbnail display
• Press to delete images
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu
1. Move right in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/Multi­Burst mode
• Press to pan right in AF area selection
3. In Video mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan right in zoom in mode
• Press to navigate to next image in single up
• Press to move right in the thumbnail display
• Press to fast forward video playback during Pause mode
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the next image in This Image submenu
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SETUP mode during mark appears on LCD
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Icon Button Function
1. Move down in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to scroll through histogram, face detection, smile detection, extra icons disappear and all icons turn back on LCD screen
• Press to pan down in AF area selection
DOWN/ SCREEN/ FACE DETECTION/ SMILE DETECTION
Note: Face and smile detection functions are not available in Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Fireworks, Foliage and Copy modes.
3. In Video mode:
• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen, press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan down in zoom in mode
• Press to move down in the thumbnail display
• Press to show the file information
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu
Camera Buttons
Icon Button Function
1. Move left in the OSD menus
2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen
• Press to pan left in AF area selection
4. In Playback mode:
LEFT/MACRO
• Press to pan left in zoom in mode
• Press to navigate to previous image in single up
• Press to move left in the thumbnail display
• Press to fast rewind video playback during Pause mode
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the previous image in This Image submenu

The Scene Button

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The camera is equipped with a convenient SCENE button that takes you to the Scene Menu where you can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options.
Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN navigation buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select. Use the SCENE button to:
Mode Type Icon Function
Auto Scroll to Auto mode
P-Mode (Program Mode) Scroll to Program mode
Sport Scroll to Sport mode
Landscape Scroll to Landscape mode
Night Landscape Scroll to Night Landscape mode
Portrait Scroll to Portrait mode
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Self Portrait Scroll to Self Portrait mode
Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode
Museum Scroll to Museum mode
Snow Scroll to Snow mode
Sunset Scroll to Sunset mode
Fireworks Scroll to Fireworks mode
Beach Scroll to Beach mode
Party Scroll to Party mode
Foliage Scroll to Foliage mode
Kids & Pets Scroll to Kids & Pets mode
Copy Scroll to Copy mode
Backlight Scroll to Backlight mode
Video Scroll to Video mode
Camera Buttons

Function Buttons

Icon Button Function
MENU MENU Press to display the Menu options
Press to review photos/videos clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card
In Capture mode:
• Press to zoom in on subject to be taken
In Playback mode:
• Press to zoom in on saved photos
In Capture mode:
• Press to zoom out from the subject to be taken
In Playback mode:
• Press to zoom out of saved photos
• Press to view thumbnails of all current saved media
T /
W /
PLAYBACK
ZOOM IN
ZOOM OUT
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Camera Buttons
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