Sanyo VPC-J1, VPC-J1EX User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-J1EX
VPC-J1
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J1EX and VPC-J1.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure
to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY
AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 24. Keep this manual in a safe place for later
reference.
Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
FOR AMERICAN USERS
œ 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:
œ
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
œ
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
œ
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
œ
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
œ Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Declaration of Conformity
Model number : VPC-J1
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.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
œ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATION
To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given
below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to
playback.
SETUP
1
Charge the battery pack (see pages 27 and 33).
2
Install the battery pack (see page 28).
3 Install the SD Memory Card*
4 Format the SD Memory Card (see page 151).
NOTE
œ This camera uses an SD Memory Card instead of
photographic film to record images. Be sure to install
the SD Memory Card before operating the camera. A
16MB SD Memory Card is supplied with this camera.
œ Be sure to format the SD Memory Card with this digital
camera before using it. A card that is not formatted
using the digital camera may interfere with the operation
of your camera.
SHOOTING
1 Take photos in the BASIC operation mode.*
œ See “Shooting in the BASIC mode” on page 50.
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(see page 28).
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PLAYBACK
œ See “View the image just captured (preview display)” on page 40.
œ See “PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES” on page 72.
œ See “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 74.
œ See “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 75.
*1: About the SD Memory Card
This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media
Card for data storage. This manual is written with the premise that SD
Memory Cards are used. In this manual, SD Memory Card and Multi
Media Card are both referred to as “card”.
*2: Shooting in the BASIC mode
In the BASIC mode, the Scene Select function—whereby simply by
selecting one from a short list of shooting conditions, the suitable settings
are automatically completed—is available. Also, only the necessary
shooting settings are displayed, making it easy even for the novice
photographer to enjoy using this digital camera.
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera.
NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(see page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 170)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 181).
pay attention to.
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CONTENTS
OUTLINE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . 7
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
B PREPARATION
PARTS NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
B FUNDAMENTAL SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
CAPTURING STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
B BASIC MODE PHOTOGRAPHY
SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SCENE SELECT FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
RESOLUTION SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SELF-TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
FRAME RATE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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B BASIC MODE PLAYBACK
SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ABOUT THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) . . . . 81
ERASING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
MAGNIFYING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
B OPTION FUN MODE
ABOUT THE OPTION FUN MODE SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS IN A
SLIDESHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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CONTENTS
B EXPERT MODE PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS . . . . . 94
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
FOCUS SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
WHITE BALANCE SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ZOOM SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
EXPOSURE CORRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
ADDING A VOICE MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING
ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY (SHOOTING
INFO SCREEN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
B EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS . . . . 117
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) (STILL IMAGES ONLY). . . . . . . . 120
ROTATING AN IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) . . . . . 123
ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND SEQUENTIAL
SHOTS ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
COPYING IMAGES (SEQUENTIAL SHOTS, VIDEO CLIPS
ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY (PLAYBACK INFO SCREEN). . . . . 133
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B OPTION SETTING MODE
ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING MODE SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
DATE AND TIME SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
TV SYSTEM SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
POWER SAVE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
ASSIGNING FILE NAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
FORMATTING A CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE . . . . . . . . . 155
B OTHER FUNCTIONS
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
USB DIRECT-PRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
CONNECTING TO A TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
B APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND
CORRECTLY
CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA
WARNING
B If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange
odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the
power and remove the batteries.
œ If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may
cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the
digital camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to make
sure no more smoke comes from the digital camera. Then
take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or open
the digital camera yourself.
B Do not modify or open the cabinet
œ High voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk of
fire or electric shock if they are touched. Any internal check,
setting, or repair should be performed by the dealer.
B Do not use while driving
œ Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the
LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause
an accident.
œ Be careful where you put down the digital camera inside an
automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind
the brake pedal and prevent braking.
B Be aware of your surroundings when using the digital
camera
œ Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the
digital camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or
injury.
œ When using the digital camera while walking, be very
careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to
avoid accidents.
œ Do not use the digital camera inside an airplane or
elsewhere where its use may be restricted.
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B Do not get the digital camera wet
œ This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to
get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom
œ If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and
remove the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for repair.
Using the digital camera after it has been become wet may
cause a fire, electric shock, or other accident.
B Do not use during a storm
œ To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the
digital camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used
in an open field, you have an increased chance of being
struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will
protect you from lightning.
B Do not place on an unstable surface
œ The digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the
digital camera or injury.
œ If the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged,
turn it off, remove the battery pack, and take it to the dealer
for repair. Using the digital camera after its body has been
damaged may cause a fire or electric shock.
B Do not look through the digital camera into the sun
œ Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or any
other strong source of light. Doing so may seriously injure
your eyes.
B Do not use the flash close to a person’s face
œ To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a
person’s face (especially young children or babies). If the
flash is used close to a person’s opened eyes, there is a
risk that it may damage that person’s eyesight.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
(CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA)
WARNING
B Do not use where there is risk of explosion
œ Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is
explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air.
Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
B Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children
œ The following may happen if children play with the digital
camera:
œ
They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate.
œ
They may swallow the battery pack or other small parts.
In such a case, consult a physician immediately.
œ
They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too
close to their eyes.
œ
They may get hurt by the digital camera.
CAUTION
B Cautions when carrying the digital camera
œ Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the
handstrap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When
walking around, hold the digital camera in your hand or
place it in a pocket.
œ Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to
strong shocks.
œ Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera
lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not
using the digital camera, be sure to always turn it off and
close the lens cover.
B If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long
period of time
œ For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the
camera. This will prevent any possible excess heat or
leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage
to nearby objects. (Note that when the battery pack is
removed for a long period, the time and date settings will be
cleared.)
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B Cautions during use and storage
œ This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the
digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage.
œ
Places in direct sunlight
œ
Places where humidity and temperature are high
œ
Places that may get wet
œ
Places close to an air conditioner or heater
œ
Inside a car
œ
Places where there is dust and dirt
œ
Places where there is a fire burning
œ
Places where volatile products are stored
œ
Places subject to vibration
Operating environment
œ Temperature 0 to 40°C (operation)
œ Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation)
–20 to 60°C (storage)
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model VAR-L10)
DANGER
B Risk of electric shock. Use only in a dry location.
B Do not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion
battery packs (Model DB-L10)
œ Do not use the supplied battery pack charger to recharge a
battery pack other than the supplied Lithium-ion battery
pack (DB-L10). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type
of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat,
combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or
damage to nearby objects.
B Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply
œ If used with a power supply other than the one specified, it
may cause a fire or electric shock.
B Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack charger
œ It is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery pack
charger. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the battery pack charger as a direct current
generator.
B Do not get the battery pack charger wet
œ Make sure the battery pack charger does not get wet, as
doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the battery pack charger in a bathroom.
œ If the battery pack charger gets wet, immediately unplug it
from the power outlet and remove the battery pack. Then
contact the place of purchase. If used while wet, it may
cause a fire, electric shock, or an accident.
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B Cautions when plugging in the battery pack charger
œ Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power
outlet when using the battery pack charger. If the battery
pack charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged
in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.
œ If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly
plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery pack
charger. Using the battery pack charger in this condition
may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or
power outlet. A build-up of dust may cause a short circuit or
generate heat and cause a fire.
œ When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the
power plug and slowly pull it out of the power outlet. Pulling
the cord portion may damage the power cord and cause a
fire or electric shock.
B Do not pull on the power cord to unplug it
œ Do not leave the power cord plugged into the power outlet
while the other end is not plugged into the battery pack
charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if touched
with wet hands or if handled by children.
œ Use only the power cord supplied with the battery pack
charger. If a different power cord is used, it may be rated for
a different current load, and that may cause a fire.
œ The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the
supplied battery pack charger. Do not use it with other
devices, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use a bundled power cord, as the heat generated
may cause a fire.
œ When using an extension cord, make sure that the total
wattage of the connected devices does not exceed the
rated value of the extension cord. If the power load exceeds
the rated value, it may cause a fire.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model VAR-L10) (continued)
DANGER
B Keep the battery pack charger out of the reach of children
œ Children may place the battery pack or other small
components in their mouth or perform some other such
unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician
immediately.
B If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises
are heard, immediately unplug the power cord from the
power outlet
œ If the battery pack charger is used under these conditions, it
make cause a fire or electric shock.
œ If strange conditions such as these occur, immediately
unplug the battery pack charger, remove the battery pack,
and wait to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then
contact the place of purchase. Do not try to repair or open
the battery pack charger yourself.
B Do not handle with wet hands
œ Handling the battery pack charger with wet hands may
cause an electric shock.
B Do not use during a storm
œ Do not touch the battery pack charger or power cord while it
is plugged into a power outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing
so may cause an electric shock.
B Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished
œ If the battery pack charger is left plugged into the power
outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of fire.
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CAUTION
B Do not damage the power cord
œ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place
the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively
bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples.
Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or
electric shock.
œ If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly
into the battery pack charger or wall outlet, contact the
place of purchase.
B Do not place on an unstable surface
œ The battery pack charger may fall, causing injury or
damage.
œ If the battery pack charger falls and the charger body is
damaged, remove the battery pack and contact the place of
purchase. If used while damaged, it may cause a fire,
electric shock, or other damages.
B Operating and storage conditions
œ Do not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or
heater) or leave it exposed to direct sunlight.
Operating environment
œ Temperature 0 to 40°C (charging)
œ Humidity 10 to 85% (charging and storage)
–20 to 60°C (storage)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10)
DANGER
This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack
(Model DB-L10).
B If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in
temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other
abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and
remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to
keep it well away from fire.
œ Continued use of the battery pack under any of these
conditions may result in fire, injury, explosion or other
serious damage.
œ If battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery pack in close
proximity to a fire or other heat source may ignite the
battery fluid and result in fire, damage, eruption of battery
fluid, or smoke fumes.
B Do not transform, take apart, or modify.
œ Safety mechanisms and protective devices have been in
incorporation in the battery pack for the purpose of
preventing danger. Any modification, by transforming,
disassembling, or directly soldering to it, etc., will defeat
these safety devices and possibly cause the battery pack to
catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid.
B Do not connect the (+) and (–) terminals with a wire or other
metal implement. Do not carry loose or keep with necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
œ Doing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage flow, fire,
explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid, or heat
generation. Metal such as a wire or necklace, etc. may
cause heat to be generated.
B Do not throw the battery pack in the fire or subject it to heat
œ Doing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage the gas
discharge valve and safety mechanisms, or ignite the
battery fluid, resulting in fire or explosion.
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B Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks
œ If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are
broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside
the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire,
explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
B Do not allow the battery pack to come into contact with
fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to become wet.
œ If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are
damaged by corrosion, an abnormal chemical reaction may
occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to
catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate
heat.
B Cautions regarding the correct environment for using and
storing the battery pack
œ Temperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40°C
Do not use, recharge, store or leave the battery pack near fire or inside
a car exposed to the hot sun, etc. (locations in which the temperature
reaches 60°C or higher).
At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices
inside the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an
abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch
fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the safety
mechanisms and protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will
become unusable.
An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the
battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may
even shorten the battery life.
Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended
to store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged.
If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be
recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five
minutes every six months.
œ Storage temperature: –10°C to 30°C
When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at
–0°C to 30°C in a place with no condensation.
œ Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack
(Model DB-L10) (continued)
DANGER
B Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10)
œ If another charger is used, the battery pack may be
overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage,
causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
B Use the battery pack only in the specified device
œ If the battery pack is used in a device other than that
specified, it may cause an abnormal voltage flow, or cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
B Do not peel or damage the outer case
œ Damaging the outer case, inserting nails, hitting with a
hammer, stepping on the battery pack, etc. may cause a
short circuit inside the battery pack or cause the battery
pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or
generate heat.
B If the battery pack is leaking and the electrolyte gets on
your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water.
œ If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your
eyesight. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean, running
water, and seek medical attention right away. Any
electrolyte that comes into contact with your skin or clothing
may harm your skin. Immediately rinse the area with clean,
running water.
B Insert the battery pack correctly, as specified
œ When installing the battery pack in the charger or camera,
pay attention to the indicated polarity ((+) and (–)), and
insert it correctly.
œ If the battery pack is installed with the wrong orientation, it
may cause an abnormal chemical reaction while in the
charger, an abnormal voltage flow when it is used, or cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
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WARNING
B Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge
time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged.
œ If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
B Keep out of the reach of children.
œ They may handle the battery pack in an unforeseeable
manner that results in damage.
CAUTION
B Charge the battery pack before using it
œ Always recharge the battery pack before using it for the first
time, or when using it after it has been kept in storage for a
long time. During recharging, the battery pack may be
warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
B Note concerning the battery pack after use
œ The battery pack may be warm immediately after the digital
camera is used. If removing the battery pack, turn off the
digital camera and allow the battery pack to cool down
before removing it.
B Recycling the battery pack
œ To conserve the environment and for efficient use of natural
resources, please discharge the used battery pack, cover
the (+) and (–) terminals with tape and recycle the insulated
battery pack.
œ If disposing of the battery pack as unburnable trash, please
follow all applicable regulations of your area.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the accessories
CAUTION
B Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter
œ Use only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the
VPC-J1EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J1EX [for U.K.] and model
VAR-G6U for the VPC-J1) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC
adapter other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with
your digital camera.
œ If an AC adapter other than the specified one is used, it may damage the
digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Normally when using an AC adapter, remove the battery pack. Otherwise
the battery pack may cause excess heat, leakage, injury or damage to
nearby objects.
œ For complete information on how to use the AC adapter, refer to the
instructions accompanying it.
B Cautions concerning the card
œ Immediately after use, the card will be very hot. Before removing the card,
turn off the digital camera and wait for the temperature to cool down.
œ Keep out of the reach of children. Young children may put the media in their
mouth and choke or cause some other unexpected injury or accident.
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FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA
B Cautions before capturing important images
œ Before capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is
operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly.
œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result
from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or
damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital camera, any of its
accessories, or its software.
B Caution concerning copyrights
œ The images you capture with your digital camera are for your own
private use; any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
B Cautions when cleaning the digital camera
Cleaning procedure
1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the battery pack.
2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.
3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry.
Caution
œ Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital camera. Doing
so may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a
chemically treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings.
œ Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the digital camera. Do not let
rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital camera for a long period. They
may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.
B Caution concerning the battery pack
œ Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the
batteries.
Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow
contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize,
increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the
usable life of the batteries will diminish.
B Caution when cleaning the lens
œ If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning
cloth for photographic equipment to clean it.
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FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (continued)
CAUTION
B When not using the digital camera for a long period
œ Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for
a long time, the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly.
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital camera
functions.
œ If the battery pack is left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is
still used even if the digital camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in
the digital camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged
and lose its ability to be recharged again.
B Cautions concerning condensation
œ Using the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital
camera.
If condensation seems likely to form
œ Place the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the
digital camera has reached the ambient temperature.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions
œ When moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm
place.
œ When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater
is turned on to quickly heat the room.
œ When the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air
conditioner.
œ When the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity.
B Caution concerning undesired interference
œ The digital camera may create undesired interference if used close to a
television or radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores
on the supplied AV cable and USB interface cable are not removed.
Core Core
Dedicated AV cable Dedicated USB interface cable
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
B Caution concerning magnetism
œ Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may
be damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the
magnetic strips on cards may be damaged.
Speaker
B Cautions concerning data storage
œ It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate
media (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk).
œ Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below.
Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits
arising from the loss of data.
œ If the card is used incorrectly.
œ If the card is not inserted correctly into the digital camera.
If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces.
œ
If the card is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera is
œ
turned off during reading or writing operations.
œ If the card has reached the end of its usable life.
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FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (continued)
CAUTION
B Cautions when handling the cards
œ The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to
strong forces or shocks.
œ Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low
temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle,
near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.
œ Avoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong static electrical
charges or electrical noise can be easily generated.
œ Do not allow the edges of the cards to become contaminated with foreign
materials. Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft, dry cloth.
œ Do not carry the cards in trouser pockets, as the cards may become
damaged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply
forces.
œ Before using a new card or a card that was used in other equipment, be
sure to format it using the digital camera (see “FORMATTING A CARD” on
page 151).
œ When buying commercially available products, carefully read the
instructions and warnings that come with the card.
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
œ Handstrap œ Software: 1 CD-ROM
œ Lithium-ion battery pack (battery
pack): 1
œ Lithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord
œ Dedicated AV cable: 1 œ Dedicated USB interface
cable: 1
œ SD Memory Card (16MB): 1 œ Soft case
Lock switch
Lock
Contact end
Unlock
œ Recording (images and
sounds) and erasing are
inhibited (accidental
erase protect function)
when the tab is set to the
LOCK position.
œ The card is normally
used with the tab set to
the unlocked position.
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ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP
SOFT CASE
When not using the digital camera, keep it in the soft case for protection.
Media cards that can be used with this digital
camera
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera
are:
œ SD Memory Card
œ Multi Media Card
What “card” means in this manual
œ In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used
in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
œ The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all
installation, removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both SD
Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards.
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QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES
Recharging the battery pack
Before using the supplied battery pack in the camera, insert it into the charger.
Charge the battery pack.
1
œ Insert it in the direction indicated by
the [j] mark on the battery pack.
Connect the supplied power cord to
2
the battery pack charger.
œ Insert the connector straight and
securely.
Plug the power plug into a power
3
outlet (AC 100V to 240V).
œ Recharging begins.
œ During recharge, the CHARGE
indicator is lit red.
When the CHARGE indicator lights
4
green, unplug the power cord from
the power outlet, and remove the
battery pack from the charger.
HINT
œ Please read the safety precautions regarding the battery pack (DB-L10)
(see page 15) and the supplied battery pack charger (VAR-L10) (see page
11).
œ The recharge time is approx. 120 minutes.
Battery pack
j mark
CHARGE indicator
To power
outlet
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