Sanyo VPC-S1070 User Manual
10 Mega Pixels
Digital Camera
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-S1070
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
notice.
Copyright
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic
or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
© Copyright 2008
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.
About this Manual
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Trademark Recognition
Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
Windows XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the
Microsoft Windows Operation System. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corporation.
ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other companies or product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean
the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
Battery Information
• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the type of battery. 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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Safety Instructions
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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.
Safety Instructions
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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
Safety Instructions
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FOR EU USERS
This symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment,
batteries and accumulstors, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
Note:
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical
symbol means that the battery or accumutator contains a heavy metal at
a certain concentration.
This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury. Cd: cadmium. Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used
electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, despose of them correctly at your local community waste
collection/recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
Manufacturer and Address
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome,
Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan
Authorized Representative and Address
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany
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”.
Safety Instructions
FCC Information
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-S1070
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
READ THIS FIRST
Notice:
•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.
• Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
• The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers
often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their
market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as
batteries, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally
a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory
capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
accessories.
• The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this
user manual.
Safety Instructions
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
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................iii
WARNING ......................................................................................................................... iii
CAUTION ..........................................................................................................................iv
FOR AMERICAN USERS ..................................................................................................iv
FOR CANADIAN USERS .................................................................................................. v
FOR EU USERS ................................................................................................................vi
Symbols used in this manual .............................................................................................vi
FCC Information ............................................................................................................... vii
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. vii
Canadian ICES-003 Information ....................................................................................... vii
TRADEMARK INFORMATION ........................................................................................ viii
READ THIS FIRST .......................................................................................................... viii
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Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
System Requirements ......................................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................1
Main Features ....................................................................................................1
Camera Views ...................................................................................................2
Front View ......................................................................................................................... 2
Back View .......................................................................................................................... 2
Top View ............................................................................................................................ 2
Bottom View ...................................................................................................................... 3
Left / Right View ................................................................................................................ 3
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................3
Camera Buttons ................................................................................................4
Navigation Buttons ............................................................................................................ 4
The Scene Button .............................................................................................................. 7
Function Buttons ................................................................................................................ 8
LCD screen ........................................................................................................9
Capture/Video Mode Display ............................................................................................. 9
Camera Setup ...................................................................................... 14
Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................14
Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................14
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card ..............................................................15
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Getting Started .................................................................................... 17
Capture Settings .................................................................................. 23
Turning On ......................................................................................................15
First Time Use .................................................................................................16
Taking your First Photo .................................................................................17
Anti-Shake Function ........................................................................................................ 17
Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................... 17
Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................... 17
Using the Zoom in/out Function ....................................................................................... 18
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................... 18
Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function ..................................................... 19
Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 20
Face Detection AF/AE Function ...................................................................................... 21
Recording your First Video ............................................................................21
Recording Voice Memos ................................................................................21
The Capture Menu ..........................................................................................23
Image Resolution ............................................................................................................. 23
Image Quality ..................................................................................................................24
Focus Zone ...................................................................................................................... 24
EV Compensation ............................................................................................................ 24
AEB ................................................................................................................................. 25
M-Burst Interval ...............................................................................................................25
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 25
ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................... 26
AE Metering ..................................................................................................................... 26
Color ................................................................................................................................ 26
Sharpness ....................................................................................................................... 27
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 Playback ..................................................................... 29
Playback Mode Display ..................................................................................29
Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen .................................................31
Viewing M-Burst Photos .................................................................................................. 31
Listening to Voice Memo ................................................................................................. 32
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..............................................................32
Zooming In/Out During Playback ..................................................................33
Deleting Photos/Videos ..................................................................................33
Using the Playback Menu ..............................................................................33
DPOF ............................................................................................................................... 34
Slideshow ........................................................................................................................ 35
Resize .............................................................................................................................. 35
Rotate .............................................................................................................................. 36
Protect ............................................................................................................................. 36
Move ................................................................................................................................ 37
Back to AUTO memory mode: ......................................................................................... 37
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC .......................................................38
Camera Settings .................................................................................. 39
The Setup Menu ..............................................................................................39
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................... 39
File Number ..................................................................................................................... 39
Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 40
Quick View ....................................................................................................................... 40
Continuous AF ................................................................................................................. 40
Camera Sound ................................................................................................................ 40
Auto LCD Off ...................................................................................................................41
Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................ 41
Video Out ......................................................................................................................... 41
USB Mode .......................................................................................................................41
Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................... 42
Date and Time ................................................................................................................. 42
Language ......................................................................................................................... 42
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 43
Format ............................................................................................................................. 43
Reset ............................................................................................................................... 43
Voice Memo .....................................................................................................................44
About ............................................................................................................................... 44
PictBridge Print (PTP) ....................................................................................44
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 45
This Image ....................................................................................................................... 46
Index Print ....................................................................................................................... 47
DPOF Image .................................................................................................................... 47
All Images ........................................................................................................................ 48
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Specifications ...................................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 52
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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: Windows XP/Vista
• 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
• Two AA batteries (Alkaline)
• Camera pouch
• Quick start guide for all regions
• Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and User’s Manual for all regions)
Main Features
• 10.0 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.3x inch CCD image sensor
• 2.4 inch GPT TFT LCD monitor
• Approx. 9.5MB internal flash memory, support SD memory card from 32MB to
16GB.
• 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
System Requirements
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Flash
Zoom Lens
Wrist strap loop
Self-timer LED
Microphone
OK button
4-way navigation
buttons
LCD screen
Menu button
Scene button
Zoom button
Playback button
Power/
Flash LED
Shutter
button
Power button
Zoom Lens
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Camera Views
Front View
Back View
Top View
Camera Views
Bottom View
Tri po d mo unt
Speaker
PC/AV port
Battery/SD card
compartment
Wrist strap loop
Left / Right View
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LED Indicators
LED LED Status Camera Status
Off Power Off.
Power/ Flash LED
Self-timer LED
Green (steady) Ready to take picture.
Green (blinking) Camera busy
Off Self-timer off.
Red (blinking) (10 sec)
Red (blinking) (2 sec)
Timer count down, flash after 10
seconds.
Timer count down, flash after 2
seconds.
LED Indicators
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Camera Buttons
Navigation Buttons
The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various
options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide
range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos.
Icon Button Function
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable/disable the Anti-Shake in
Auto mode
• Press to enable AF area selection using 4way navigation buttons (except Auto/ Video/
OK/
OK/ Anti-shake
Landscape/ Night Landscape/ Fireworks)
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to start and pause the video playback
Up/Flash/Delete
• Press to stop the voice memo playback
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to confirm the selection
1. Move up in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto,
Off, Fill and Anti Red-eye.)
• Press to pan up in AF area selection
• Press to delete in QUICK VIEW (QV) “ON” at
SETUP ( ) mode during mark appears
on LCD.
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in zoom in mode
• Press to move up in the thumbnail display
• Press to delete images
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
Camera Buttons
• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu
Icon Button Function
1. Move right in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/
Multi-Burst mode
• Press to pan right in AF area selection
3. In Video mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options
4. In Playback mode:
Right/Self-timer/
Burst mode
• Press to pan right in zoom in mode
• Press to navigate to next image in single up
• Press to move right in the thumbnail display
• Press to fast forward video playback during
Pause mode
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the next image in This
Image submenu
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Down/Screen/
Face Detection
1. Move down in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Once press to exit histogram,twice press to
enter face detection, press again to turn off
extra icons on the LCD screen,then press to
turn all icons back on the LCD screen
• Press to pan down in AF area selection
3. In Video mode:
• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD
screen, press again to turn all icons back on
the LCD screen
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan down in zoom in mode
• Press to move down in the thumbnail display
• Press to show the file information
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu
Camera Buttons
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Icon Button Function
1. Move left in the OSD menus
2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen
• Press to pan left in AF area selection
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan left in zoom in mode
Left/Macro
• Press to navigate to previous image in single
down
• Press to move left in the thumbnail display
• Press to fast rewind video playback during
Pause mode
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the previous image in
This Image submenu
Camera Buttons
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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 4-way 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.
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P-Mode
(Program Mode)
Video Scroll to Video mode.
Sport Scroll to Sport mode.
Landscape Scroll to Landscape mode.
Night Landscape Scroll to Night Landscape mode.
Portrait Scroll to Portrait mode.
Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode.
Museum Scroll to Museum mode.
Snow Scroll to Snow mode.
Scroll to Program mode.
Sunset Scroll to Sunset mode.
Fireworks Scroll to Fireworks mode.
Beach Scroll to Beach mode.
Party Scroll to Party mode.
Foliage Scroll to Foliage mode.
Aquarium Scroll to Aquarium mode.
Camera Buttons
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