Sanyo VPC-E875 User Guide

User’s Manual

Digital Camera

8 Mega Pixels

VPC-E875

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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 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.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

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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.

Warning: 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.

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 undersired operation.

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Trademark Recognition

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

Windows 98/2000/ME/XP 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. 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

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Read and understand all

Warnings

and

Cautions

before using this product.

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 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.

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.

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• 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.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

FOR EU USERS

Note: 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 endof-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!

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

FCC Information

Declaration of Conformity

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”.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Model number: VPC-E875 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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Trademark Information

•Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

•Macintosh® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• SD™ is a trademark.

• 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.

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• 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 ................................................................................................... i

Trademark Recognition ......................................................................................................ii

Safety and Handling Precautions ....................................................................ii

Camera Information ............................................................................................................ii

Battery Information .............................................................................................................ii

Introduction ........................................................................................... 1

System Requirements ......................................................................................1

Package Contents .............................................................................................1

Main Features ....................................................................................................1

Camera Views ...................................................................................................2

Front View ......................................................................................................................... 2

Back View .......................................................................................................................... 2

Top View ............................................................................................................................ 2

Bottom View ...................................................................................................................... 3

Left / Right View ................................................................................................................ 3

LED Indicators ..................................................................................................3

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Camera Buttons ................................................................................................4

Navigation Buttons ............................................................................................................ 4

The Scene Button .............................................................................................................. 6

Function Buttons ................................................................................................................ 7

LCD screen ........................................................................................................8

Capture/Video Mode Display ............................................................................................. 8

Camera Setup ...................................................................................... 13

Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................13

Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................13

Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card ..............................................................14

Charging the Battery ......................................................................................14

Turning On ......................................................................................................14

First Time Use .................................................................................................15

Getting Start ........................................................................................ 16

Taking your First Photo .................................................................................16

Anti-Shake Function ........................................................................................................ 16

Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................... 16

Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................... 16

Using the Zoom in/out Function ....................................................................................... 17

Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................... 17

Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 18

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Capture Settings .................................................................................. 20

Face Detection AF/AE Function ...................................................................................... 19

Recording your First Video ............................................................................19

Recording Voice Memos ................................................................................19

The Capture Menu ..........................................................................................20

Image Resolution ............................................................................................................. 20

Image Quality ..................................................................................................................21

Focus Zone ...................................................................................................................... 21

EV Compensation ............................................................................................................ 21

M-Burst Interval ...............................................................................................................22

White Balance ................................................................................................................. 22

ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................... 22

AE Metering ..................................................................................................................... 23

Color ................................................................................................................................ 23

Sharpness ....................................................................................................................... 23

Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 23

Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 24

Setup ............................................................................................................................... 24

Video Capture Menu .......................................................................................24

Video Resolution ............................................................................................................. 24

White Balance ................................................................................................................. 24

Color ................................................................................................................................ 24

Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 24

Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 25

Setup ............................................................................................................................... 25

Photo & Video Playback ..................................................................... 26

Playback Mode Display ..................................................................................26

Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen .................................................28

Viewing M-Burst Photos .................................................................................................. 28

Listening to Voice Memo ................................................................................................. 28

Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..............................................................29

Zooming In During Playback .........................................................................30

Deleting Photos/Videos ..................................................................................30

Using the Playback Menu ..............................................................................30

DPOF ............................................................................................................................... 31

Slideshow ........................................................................................................................ 32

Resize .............................................................................................................................. 32

Rotate .............................................................................................................................. 33

Protect ............................................................................................................................. 33

Red-Eye Compensation .................................................................................................. 34

Move ................................................................................................................................ 34

Divide ............................................................................................................................... 35

Back to AUTO memory mode .......................................................................................... 35

Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC .......................................................36

Camera Settings .................................................................................. 37

The Setup Menu ..............................................................................................37

File Number ..................................................................................................................... 37

Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 37

Quick View ....................................................................................................................... 38

Continuous AF ................................................................................................................. 38

Camera Sound ................................................................................................................ 38

Auto LCD Off ...................................................................................................................38

Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................ 39

Video Out ......................................................................................................................... 39

USB Mode .......................................................................................................................39

Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................... 39

Date and Time ................................................................................................................. 40

Language ......................................................................................................................... 40

Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 40

Format ............................................................................................................................. 41

Reset ............................................................................................................................... 41

Voice Memo .....................................................................................................................41

About ............................................................................................................................... 41

PictBridge Print (PTP) ....................................................................................42

Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 42

This Image ....................................................................................................................... 43

Index Print ....................................................................................................................... 44

DPOF Image .................................................................................................................... 44

All Images ........................................................................................................................ 45

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Specifications ...................................................................................... 46

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 49

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Introduction 1

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: Win Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP

• Memory: 128MB or above

• HDD space: 40 MB or above

•USB port

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Package Contents

Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

•Digital camera

• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable

• Wrist strap

• NP-40 Lithium-ion rechargeable

• Camera pouch

• Quick start guide for all regions

• Bundled AP-CD (Application Software, Driver and User’s Manual for all regions)

Main Features

• 8.1 mega pixels resolution

• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)

• 1/2.5 inch CCD image sensor

• 2.48 inch LTPS TFT LCD monitor

• 16MB internal flash memory; support SD memory card from 32MB to 8GB.

• Sleek and slim design

• Easy-to-use button interface

• PictBridge compatibility

• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies

• A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV

• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC

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Camera Views

Front View

Back View

Wrist strap loop

VPC-E875

Flash

Self-timer LED/ AF assist lamp

Zoom Lens

Microphone

LCD screen

Top View

8.1

EGA PIXELS

Zoom button

Speaker Playback button Four-way

navigation buttons

MENU SCENE

OK button

Scene button Menu button

Shutter button

Power button

Camera Views

Bottom View

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Tripod mount

Left / Right View

X OPTICAL ZOOM

USB/AV port

LED Indicators

BATTERY

DC-in cover

Wrist strap loop

Battery/SD card compartment

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LED LED Status Camera Status

Off Power Off.

Power/Flash LED

Self-timer LED/ Assist Lamp

Blue (steady) Ready to take pictures.

Blue (blinking) Camera busy.

Off Self-timer off.

Orange (blinking) (1Hz)

Orange (blinking) (4Hz)

Self-timer count down, flashes during last 10 seconds.

Self-timer count down, flashes during last 2 seconds.

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Camera Buttons

Navigation Buttons

The four-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.

Icon Button Function

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

OK OK

3. In Playback mode:

• Press to start and pause the video playback

• Press to stop the voice memo playback

Up/Flash/Delete

4. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to confirm the selection

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

• Press to delete images.

4. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu

Camera Buttons

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/

Multi-Burst mode

3. In Video mode:

• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options

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Right/Self-timer/ Burst mode

Down/Screen/ Anti-Shake

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 in single up

• Press to fast forward video playback

5. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to select the next image in This

Image submenu

1. Moves down in the OSD menus.

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to pan down in AF area selection

• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD

screen, press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen

• Press to enable the Anti-Shake function.

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 information

5. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu

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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.

3. In Capture mode:

• Press to pan left in AF area selection

• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon dis-

plays on the LCD screen

4. In Playback mode:

Left/Macro

• Press to pan left in magnify/crop mode

• Press to move left in the thumbnail display

• Press to navigate to previous image in single

• Press to fast rewind video playback

5. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to select the previous image in

This Image submenu

The Scene Button

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 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)

Portrait Scroll to Portrait mode.

Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode.

Landscape Scroll to Landscape mode.

Scroll to Program mode.

Sport Scroll to Sport mode.

Night Landscape Scroll to Night Landscape mode.

Camera Buttons

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