Sanyo VPC E1292 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
12 Mega Pixels
VPC-E1292
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 .......................................................................................................................iv
FOR AMERICAN USERS .............................................................................................. v
FOR CANADIAN USERS ...............................................................................................v
FOR EU USERS ............................................................................................................vi
Symbols used in this manual ........................................................................................vii
FCC Information ............................................................................................................vii
Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................................................vii
Canadian ICES-003 Information .................................................................... .... ..... ......vii
TRADEMARK INFORMATION ....................................................................................viii
READ THIS FIRST ...................................................................... ..... .... ..... ...................viii
Notice: ..........................................................................................................................viii
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Introduction ...............................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 1
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Main Features .......................................................................................................... 1
Camera Views ......................................................................................................... 2
The Mode Dial ......................................................................................................... 3
Buttons and Navigation Pad .................................................................................. 4
LED Indicators .......... ... ............................... ... ... .. ................................ .. ... ............... 6
LCD screen .............................................................................................................. 7
Capture/Video Mode Display .........................................................................................7
Camera Setup ............................................................................9
Attaching the Wrist Strap ....................................................................................... 9
Inserting the Battery .............. ... ... ............................... ... ............................... ... ....... 9
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .................................................................. 10
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................ 11
Charging the Battery with USB power ................................................................ 11
Turning On ............................................................................................................ 11
First Time Use ....................................................................................................... 12
Getting Started ........................................................................13
Taking your First Photo ....................................................................................... 13
Anti-Shake Function .....................................................................................................13
Using Quick Review .....................................................................................................13
Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................14
Setting the Flash Mode ................................................................................................14
Using the Zoom in/out Function ...................................................................................14
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................15
Using Auto Scene Mode .............................................................................................. 15
Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function ..................................................16
Setting the SCENE Mode .............................................................................................17
Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function ..................................................................17
Using the Self Portrait Mode ................................................................................ 18
Taking Panoramic Pictures .................................................................................. 19
Recording your First Video ... ................................ ... .. ... ............................... ... ... .. 20
Recording Audio Files ......... ............................................................... .. ... ... .......... 20
Recording Voice Memos .................................... ................................ .. ... ............. 21
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Capture Settings ......................................................................22
The Capture Menu ................................................................................................ 22
Image Resolution .........................................................................................................23
Image Quality ...............................................................................................................23
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Focus Zone ..................................................................................................................23
EV Compensation ........................................................................................................24
AEB ..............................................................................................................................24
M-Burst Interval ............................................................................................................24
White Balance ..............................................................................................................25
ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................25
AE Metering .................................................................................................................26
Color .............................................................................................................................26
Sharpness .................................................................................................................... 26
Saturation .....................................................................................................................27
Contrast ........................................................................................................................27
Setup ............................................................................................................................27
Video Capture Menu ............................................................................................. 28
Video Resolution ..........................................................................................................28
White Balance ..............................................................................................................28
Color .............................................................................................................................28
Saturation .....................................................................................................................28
Contrast ........................................................................................................................28
Setup ............................................................................................................................28
Photo, Video & Audio Playback .............................................29
Playback Mode Display .............................. ... ... ............................... ... .. ................ 29
Viewing Photos/Videos/Audios on the LCD Screen .......................................... 30
Viewing M-Burst Photos ...............................................................................................30
Listening to Audio Files ....................................................................................... 30
Listening to Voice Memo ..............................................................................................31
Viewing Photos/Videos/Audios on your TV ....................................................... 31
Zooming In During Playback ..................................................... ... .. ... .................. 31
Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios .......................................................................... 32
Using the Playback Menu .................................................................................... 32
DPOF ...........................................................................................................................33
Slideshow ..................................................................................................................... 34
Resize ..........................................................................................................................34
Rotate ...........................................................................................................................35
Protect ..........................................................................................................................35
Red-Eye Removal ......................................................... ..... .... ......................................36
Frame Composite .......................................................... ...............................................37
Move ............................................................................................................................38
DIVIDE .........................................................................................................................39
Transferring Images to your computer ..................... ... ............................... ... ... .. 40
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Camera Settings ......................................................................41
The SETUP Menu .................................................................................................. 41
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................41
File Number ..................................................................................................................41
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Digital Zoom ............................................................. ..... ..... .... ......................................42
Quick View ...................................................................................................................42
Continuous AF .............................................................................................................42
Camera Sound .............................................................................................................43
Power Saving ...............................................................................................................43
Auto Power Off .............................................................................................................43
Video Out .....................................................................................................................44
USB Mode ....................................................................................................................44
Date Stamp ..................................................................................................................44
Date and Time ..............................................................................................................45
Language ..................................................................................................................... 45
Image Storage ...................................................... .... ..... ...............................................45
Format ..........................................................................................................................46
Reset ............................................................................................................................46
Voice Memo .................................................................................................................46
About ............................................................................................................................47
PictBridge Print (PTP) .......................................................................................... 47
Image Storage ...................................................... .... ..... ...............................................48
This Image ............................................. .... ..... ..... ........................................................48
Index Print ....................................................................................................................49
DPOF Image .................................................................................... .... ..... ..... ..............50
All Images ....................................................................................................................51
Specifications ..........................................................................52
Troubleshooting ......................................................................56
Preface i
Preface
About this Manual
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 notic e .
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 generat es, 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 co nnecte d.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning:
A shielded-type power cord is required in or der to meet FCC emission l imits and to preven t 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 manufactur er may void your warranty an d
service agreement.
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About this Manual
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Declaration of Conformity
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 undesired
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operation.
Trademark Recognition
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.
Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
• 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 ch emi ca ls , cl ea ni n g sol ven ts or strong det ergent s to cl ea n th e prod u ct.
• 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 or charger 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
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 batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries arebatteries 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.
Warnings
and
Cautions
before using this product.
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CAUTION
Insert the batteries pay ing carefu l attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the term inals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to
the surrounding areas due to the batteries rupturing or leaking.
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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 en tered 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 batteries immediately after long period of continuous use.
The batteries become 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, result ing in fire. Use the cam era 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.
Warning:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE
Safety Instructions
FOR AMERICAN USERS
The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State 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 communicati ons. 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 technicia n for help .
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
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Safety Instructions
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FOR EU USERS
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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 prod uct is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components
which can be recycled and/or reused.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electro nic equipme nt, bat teries an d accumul ators, 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
batteries or accumulator contains a heavy meta l at a ce rtain concent rati on. 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 Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany
Safety Instructions
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-E1292
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 2 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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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
•Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
•Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel 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.
READ THIS FIRST
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 spec ify 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.
Safety Instructions
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step
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
•1 Li-ion battery
• Adapter
•Camera pouch
• Quick start guide for al l re g i o n s
• Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and INSTRUCTION Manual for all regions)
Main Features
• 12 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.33 inch CCD image sensor
• 3.0 inch TFT LCD monitor
• 32 MB internal flash memory; support SD/SDHC memory card up to 16 GB
• Sleek and slim design
• Easy-to-use button interface
Introduction 1
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System Requirements
2 Introduction
Camera Views
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1 2 3 4 5 6
8 9
10 11 12
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Front View Rear View
1. Zoom switch 8. LCD screen
2. Shutter button 9. 4-way navigation buttons
3. POWER button 10. OK button
4. Zoom Lens 11. Delete/Anti-shake button
5. Flash 12. Mode dial
6. Self-timer LED 13. Tripod mount
7. Microphone 14. BATTERY/SD card compartment
Camera Views
13 14 15 16 17
15. MENU button
16. USB/AV port
17. Wrist strap loop
The Mode Dial
The camera is equipped with a convenient Mode Dial that allows you to switch between different
modes with ease. The function of each mode is as follows:
Mode Type Icon Function
Auto Switch to select Auto mode.
Auto Scene Switch to select Auto Scene mode.
P-Mode
(Program Mode)
Panorama Switch to select Panorama mode.
SCENE
Macro Switch to select Macro mode.
Video Switch to select Video mode.
Playback
Switch to select Program mode.
Switch to select SCENE mode. Here you can set a
pre-programmed Scene mode.
Switch to select Playback mode to review photos/videos/audios
clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card.
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The Mode Dial
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Buttons and Navigation Pad
Your camera is equipped with an Delete/ Anti-shake button, a MENU button, and a navigation
pad. 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
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maximum results from y our photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:
Icon Button Function
1. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable anti -s h ake func t i on
/
MENU Menu Opens or exits the OSD menus.
Delete/Anti-Shake
OK
Up/Flash
• Press to delete the captured image when using Quick
Review
2. In Playback mode:
• Press to display the DELETE menu
1. Confirms a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable AF area selection when SELECTED AREA
is selected in FOCUS ZONE submenu
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to start and pause the audio/video pl ayback
• Press to stop the voice memo pl ayback
1. Moves up in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan up in AF area selection
• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and
Anti Red-eye)
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move up in the thumbnail display
Buttons and Navigation Pad
Icon Button Function
1. Moves right in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan right in AF area selection
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/M-Burst mode
Right/Self-timer/
Burst mode
Down/
Screen/
Face
detection/
Smile
detection
3. In Video mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan right in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move right in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to next image i n sin g le up
• Press to fast forward video/audio playback
1. Moves down in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan down in AF area selection
• Press to enable the following functions: full icon, full icon
with histogram, face detection, smile detection, and
simple display (hide all icons except the mode icon and
focus bracket). Press ag ain to turn all icons back on the
LCD screen.
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 magnify/crop mode
• Press to move down in the thumbnail display
• Press to show the file infor mation
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Note: Face and smile detection function s are
not available in Macro, Auto scene, Panorama,
Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Foliage,
Aquarium, Fireworks, Copy, Audio and Video
modes.
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Buttons and Navigation Pad
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Icon Button Function
1. Moves left in the OSD menus.
2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus.
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Left/
Quick Review
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan left in AF area selection
• Press to display the previously captured photo
4. In Video mode:
• Press to display the first frame of the last video recorded
5. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan left in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move left in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to previous image in single up
• Press to fast rewind video/audio playback
LED Indicators
LED LED Status Camera Status
Off Power Off.
Power/Flash LED
Self-timer LED
Blue (steady) Ready to take pictures.
Blue (blinking) Camera busy .
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.
LED Indicators
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