Sanyo VPC-S1080 User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT
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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 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.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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READ THIS FIRST
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 Inc.SD™ is a trademark.SDHC™ is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Product Information
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, chargers, AC adapters, 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the batteries.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
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 damage.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing the batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries are accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
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Cautions
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.
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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.
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
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 accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Note: If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration.
This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, 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
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Authorized Representative and Address SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany
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Symbols used in this manual
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.
You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “Troubleshooting”.
FCC information
Test e d To C o m pl y With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-S1080 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street
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
Chatsworth, California 91311
may cause undesired operation.
Canadian ICES-003 information
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:
Use only the specified batteries.Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and reduce camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.
When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that
have not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the expiry date are exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or
the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the
camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no battery power is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, their performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.Charge the rechargeable batteries fully before using for the first time.Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.Never use manganese batteries.To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the batteries away from other metal objects
when carrying or storing.
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CONTENTS
10 INTRODUCTION
10 Overview 10 Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA
11 Front View 12 Rear View 13 LCD Monitor Display
15 GETTING STARTED
15 Preparation 16 Initial Settings
18 CAPTURE MODE
18 Capturing Images 19 Recording Shots using Face
Detection Technology 20 Setting the Scene Mode 22 Panorama Mode
23 VIDEO MODE
23 Recording Video Clips 23 Playing Back Video Clips
24 PLAYBACK MODE
24 Playing Back Still Images 25 Thumbnail Display 25 Removing Red-eye 26 Protecting Images 27 Erasing Images
28 MENU OPTIONS
28 Capture Menu 30 Video Menu 31 Playback Menu 32 Setup Menu
34 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
34 Downloading Your Files
35 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
36 SPECIFICATIONS
37 APPENDIX
37 Possible Number of Shots 38 Troubleshooting 39 Connecting to a PictBridge
Compatible Printer
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 10.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital cameraSoftware CD-ROMUSB cableCamera strapCamera pouch2 x AA size batteriesInstruction manual
Optional Accessory:
SD/SDHC memory card
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1 2 3 4 5
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Status LED
4. Flash
5. Self-timer LED
6. Microphone
7. Lens
6
7
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Rear View
1
2 3
4
7
8
Item
Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode
1. Zoom Wide
Te le
5 6
Zoom Wide
Te le
f
Function
Zoom Wide
Te le
Thumbnail Display
2. Menu Menu Menu
3. Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode
4. Focus Auto> >
5. Flash
Z>Y>X>W
6. Self-timer Off>10s>2s>10+2s
Compensation
7.
]>[
8. Set Scene mode
m
>
Focus Auto>
m
>
Self-timer Off>10s>2s
Set Display
Rotation Right
--
Next Image
Delete
--
Previous Image
Set Display
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LCD Monitor Display
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10s
ISO
100
Capture Mode
1. Scene mode
2. Flash mode [Z] Auto Flash [Y] Red-eye Reduction [X] Forced Flash [W] Flash Off
3. Zoom status
4. Battery condition [D] Full battery power [C] Medium battery power [B] Low battery power [A] No battery power
5. Storage media [}] Internal memory (no card) [{] SD/SDHC memory card
6. Capture Mode [
Blank
] Single [] Cont. [ ] AEB
[] Burst
7. Image size resolution
[10M]
10M (3648 x 2736 pixels)
[8M
] 8M (3264 x 2448 pixels)
[6M
] 6M (2816 x 2112 pixels)
[4M
] 4M (2272 x 1704 pixels)
[2M
] 2M (1600 x 1200 pixels)
[
0.3M
] 0.3M (640 x 480 pixels)
8. Image quality [] Fine [] Normal [ ] Economy
9. Available number of shots
10.Main focus area
11. Da te
12. Self-timer icon [%10s
] 10 sec.
321 4
18 17
16 15 14
13
[%2s [%10+2s
ISO
ISO
100
100
] 2 sec.
] 10+2 sec.
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11
10s
10s
10
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13. ISO
14.[]] Backlight correction [[]
Exposure compensation
15. Slow shutter warning * Poor lighting conditions. Images will be vulnerable to vibration.
16. Metering [o] Average [q] Spot
17. W.Balance [
Blank
] Auto [f] Incand. [h] Fl1 [i] Fl2 [c] Daylight [d] Cloudy [ ] Manual
18.Focus setting [
Blank
] Auto focus [ ] Face detection [ m ] Macro [ ] Infinity
5
6
7
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Video mode [S]
VGA
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100-0001
100-0001
Total
Play
00:51
00:25
X
1. Mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery condition
4. Storage media
5. Video resolution
6. Available recording time/Elapsed time
7. Main focus area
8. Date
9. Self-timer icon
10.Focus setting
21 3
10
VGA
4
5
10s
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03:50
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6
Playback mode [x] - Still image playback
1. Mode icon
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
Playback mode [x] - Video playback
1. Total recorded time
2. Video status bar
3. Elapsed time
4. File number
5. Folder number
6. Protect icon
7. Mode icon
8. Play mode
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Total
00:51
X
100-0001
100-0001
234
31 2
Play
00:25
100-0001
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Load the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 16MB internal memory
(12MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with
this camera before its initial usage.
5. Close the battery/memory card cover and make sure it is locked securely.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SDHC memory card the
SD/SDHC
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card
To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.
Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.
, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of
memory card) to “LOCK”.
.
SD/
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Initial Settings
Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if and when:
Camera is turned on for the first time.Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended
period of time.
Follow these steps to set the correct date and time:
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ] / [S]. In the [ ] Capture mode, the LCD
3. Press the MENU button
4. Select [Setup] with the Xf button.
5. Select [Date/Time] with the c/ d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
6. Select the date type with the c/ d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
Select the item’s field with the [e/Xf
The time is displayed in 24-hour format.After confirming all settings are correct,
7. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the
MENU button.
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monitor display is followed by the scene mode setting.
buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the c/ d buttons.
press the SET/DISPLAY button.
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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S]. You may set the language from the playback mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Setup] menu with the Xf button.
4. Select [Language] with the c/ d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button. The Language setting screen will be
displayed.
5. Select the displayed language with the c/
d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY
button. The setting will be stored.
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the MENU button.
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Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the memory card (or internal memory) and erases all stored images and data.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x].
2. Press the MENU button
3. Select [Setup] menu with the Xf button.
4. Select [Format] with the c/ d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
5. Select [Execute] with the c/ d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button. To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the SET/DISPLAY button.
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the MENU button.
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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.8" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.
2. Set the camera mode to [ ].
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. Pressing the button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on
the LCD monitor.
Pressing the button provides a wider angle image.
4. Press the shutter button. Pressing the shutter button down
halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully captures the images.
The focus area frame turns green when
the camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated.
When the focus or exposure is not
suitable, the frame of the focus area turns yellow.
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Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology
Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their position in the scene.
White frame Green frame
Face detection function is on
1. Set the camera mode to [ ].
Focus lock Out of focus
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2. Press the button until [ ] icon appears on the LCD monitor. The white frame is identified as the “top priority” face (main focus frame), and
gray ones around the other faces.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus.
The main focus frame simultaneously turns green.If the “top priority” face is out of focus, the main focus frame turns red.
4. Press the shutter button down fully to capture your image.
Subjects that are not suitable with this function:
a. A person wearing glasses, sunglasses, or face covered with hat or hair. b. A person turning sideways.
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Setting the Scene Mode
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By simply selecting one of the following 21 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings.
1. Set the camera mode to [ ].
2. Press the SET/DISPLAY button.
3. Select the desired scene mode with the [e/Xf buttons, and press the SET/ DISPLAY button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode:
Scene mode Description
P Program AE This mode allows you to manually set parameters other than the
shutter speed and the aperture value.
Smile Shot
Select this mode to automatically capture an image when a smiling face is detected.
i Panorama Select this mode when you want to capture a series of shots then
stitch them together with software to make a single photo on the computer.
n Anti-Shake This mode minimizes the influences of hand shaking when you want
to capture an image.
Portrait Man Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes a
man stand out against a blurred background.
Portrait Lady Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes a
lady stand out against a blurred background.
l Landscape Select this mode when you want to capture an image with infinity
focus, hard sharpness and high saturation.
l Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects.
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Scene mode Description
g
Night Portrait
h Night Scene Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as
c Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelight
d Fireworks Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with
| Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains
e Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture a sunset. This mode
m Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture a sunrise. This mode
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Splash Water
e Flow Water Select this mode when you want to capture the soft flowing water. _ Snow Select this mode when you want to capture clear snow scenes
Beach Select this mode when you want to capture bright beach scenes and
a Pets Select this mode when you want to capture your pets. Shoot from
\ User Setting This mode allows you to manually set your favorite parameters and
Select this mode when you want to capture people with an evening or night scene background.
night views.
scene, without spoiling the ambience.
optimal exposure. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
black and white subjects like printed documents.
helps keep the deep hues in the scene.
helps keep the deep hues in the scene.
Select this mode when you want to capture photos of splashing water.
without darkened subjects and bluish tint.
sunlit water surfaces.
their eye level.
these settings will be memorized.
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Panorama Mode
This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software on your computer to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won't fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.
1. Set the camera mode to [ ].
2. Press the SET/DISPLAY button.
3. Select [Panorama] with the [/X buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
4. Press the [orX button to select the shooting direction. (X:left to right) or ([:right to left)
5. Shoot the first image. The next image appears beside the previous image.
6. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the next image.
7. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.:
8. Finish the sequence by pressing the SET/DISPLAY button after the last image has been recorded.
(e.g.: Editing with COOL 360 SE)
COOL 360 SE - combines ease-of-use, power and flexibility to allow even novice digi-
tal imaging enthusiasts to move beyond traditional photos into immersive imaging. Its intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results.
To install software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
2. Click the respective software name. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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VIDEO MODE
Recording Video Clips
This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [w].
2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter button.
The recording of the video clip will start.
Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the storage size
and the subject of the image to be recorded.
The zoom function cannot be used during video
recording.
When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in
the currently selected size, and then the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video size lower than the current one.
Playing Back Video Clips
You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x]. The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the [/X buttons.
3. Press the SET/DISPLAY button. A press of the X/[ buttons during playback allows fast forward play/fast
reverse play.
To stop video playback, press the  button.
This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the SET/DISPLAY button.
This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the SET/DISPLAY button again.
Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.This camera does not have a built-in speaker so that you can not play back sound with the
camera. To play the video clip back on your computer, you may use either Windows Media Player or Apple “QuickTime Player”.
QuickTime basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers and can be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com. For help using QuickTime Player usage, please refer to the QuickTime on-line help for more information.
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PLAYBACK MODE
Playing Back Still Images
You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x]. The last image appears on the screen.
2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the [/X buttons. To view the previous image, press the [
button.
To view the next image, press the X
button.
Pressing the button enlarges the image.To return to normal magnification, press the
button.
x1.5
An [S] icon is displayed with the video data.
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Thumbnail Display
Fix Red Eyes Slide Show Protect LCD Bright.
Copy to Card
Next Menu 3 sec. Next Menu
0
Next Menu
This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you may search for a particular image/video clip/audio file.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x]. The last image appears on the screen.
2. Press the button. 3 thumbnail images are displayed
simultaneously.
Press the / buttons to select
the file to be displayed.
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100-0003
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Press the [/X buttons to go to the
previous or the next page.
3. Press the SET/DISPLAY or button to exit from the thumbnail display.
An [t], [D], [a] icon may be displayed in a thumbnail.
Removing Red-eye
You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x].
2. Select the image that you want to edit with the
[/
X
buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Fix Red Eyes], and press the SET/ DISPLAY button.
5. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
6. View the changes on the corrected image.
7. To save your corrected image, select [Confirm] with the / buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button. When this process ends, this replaces the
original image with the corrected image.
Fix Red Eyes
Slide Show Protect LCD Bright. Copy to Card
Next Menu
3 sec. Next Menu
Next Menu
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Protecting Images
Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x].
2. Select the image that you want to protect with the
[/
X
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Protect] with the / buttons,
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the /
6. Select [Set] with the / buttons, and
Canceling the Protection
To cancel protection for only one image, display the image on which you want to remove the image pro­tection.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Protect] with the / buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY
4. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY
5. Select [Cancel Protect] with the / buttons, and press the SET/
buttons.
and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
press the SET/DISPLAY button. Protection is applied to the image and the
camera returns to the previous menu mode.
The protect icon [y] is displayed with
protected images. When [All] has been selected,
with all the images.
mode to [x].
button.
button.
DISPLAY button. The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the
previous menu mode.
[y]
is displayed
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card or internal memory overrides protection, and erases all
images regardless of their protected status.
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Erasing Images
Erasing single image / Erasing all images
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x]. The last image will be displayed on the
screen.
2. Select the image you want to erase with the
[/
X
3. Press the %F button.
4. Select [Single] or [All] with the /
5. Select [Execute] with the /
6. To exit from the menu, press the MENU
buttons.
The deletion menu will be displayed.
buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button. [Single]: Erases the selected image or the
last image.
[All]: Erases all of the images except for
the protected images.
buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button. To not erase, select [Cancel], and press
the SET/DISPLAY button.
button.
Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image
number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image.
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CaptureMd. Date Print Digi. zoom
Single Off Off
Sharpness
Saturation
Normal
Normal
A
Size Quality
Color W.Blance ISO
10M Normal Normal Auto Auto
W
Metering
Average
MENU OPTIONS
Capture Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.
Size
Quality
Color
W.Blance
ISO Metering
MENU:Exit SET:Adj.
Capture
10M
Normal Normal Auto Auto
Average
Sharpness
Saturation
MENU:Exit SET:Adj.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the
[/X button.
3. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and press the
SET/DISPLAY button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the
SET/DISPLAY button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Size
This sets the size of the image that will be captured. * [10M] 10M (3648 x 2736 pixels) * [8M] 8M (3264 x 2448 pixels) * [6M] 6M (2816 x 2112 pixels) * [4M] 4M (2272 x 1704 pixels) * [2M] 2M (1600 x 1200 pixels) * [0.3M] 0.3M (640 x 480 pixels)
Quality
This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. * [ ] Fine * [ ] Normal * [ ] Economy
Color
This sets the color of the image that will be captured. * Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
W. B al ance
This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto * [ f ] Incand.
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Capture
Normal
Normal
CaptureMd.
Date Print Digi. zoom
Single
Off Off
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* [ h ] Fl1 * [ i ] Fl2 * [ c ] Daylight * [ d ] Cloudy * [ ] Manual
ISO
This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. * [ o ] Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is
* [ q ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the
Sharpness
This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured. * Hard / Normal / Soft
Saturation
This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low
CaptureMd.
This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. * [
Blank
] Single:Captures one image at a time. * [ ] Cont.: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. * [ ] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure,
* [ ] Burst: Permits continuous photography while pressing holding the shutter
Date Print
The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. * On / Off
Digi. Zoom
This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off
calculated.
exposure is calculated.
underexposure and overexposure compensation.
button.As long as you hold the shutter button pressed, images are captured until thememory capacity is exhausted.
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Video Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ w ].
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the/ buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the/ buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Size
This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured. * [VGA] 640 x 480 * [QVGA] 320 x 240
Color
This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured. * Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
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Playback Menu
Fix Red Eyes Slide Show Protect LCD Bright.
Copy to Card
Next Menu 3 sec. Next Menu
0
Next Menu
In the [x] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.
Fix Red Eyes
Slide Show Protect LCD Bright. Copy to Card
Next Menu
3 sec. Next Menu
Next Menu
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [x].
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c/ d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c/ d buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Fix Red Eyes
Refer to section in this manual titled “Removing Red-eye” (page 25) for further details.
Slide Show
You can play back recorded images in order automatically with a selected interval. * 3 sec. / 5 sec. / 10 sec.
Protect
Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” (page 26) for further details.
LCD Bright.
Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the c button and darker with the d button. The adjustment range is from -5 to 5.
Copy to Card
Allows you to copy your files from the camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card . Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. * Cancel / Execute All files remain in the internal memory, even after copy to the SD/SDHC memory card from the internal memory.
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Setup Menu
Beep Date/T
ime
Language
.No.Reset LCD Bright. Auto Off
On Next Menu English Next Menu
3 Min.
0
Beep
Date/Time Language
Fr.No.Reset
LCD Bright.
Auto Off
On
Next Menu English Next Menu 0 3 Min.
Beep Format Fr.No.Reset Media Info. Sys. Info. Language
On Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu English
Light Freq.
50 Hz
Sys. Reset
Next Menu
Sys. Reset
Next Menu
Set your camera’s operating environment.
Beep
Date/T Language FrFr.No.Reset
LCD Bright.
Auto Off
Light Freq.
Sys. Reset
1. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S] / [x].
ime
On
Next Menu English Next Menu
3 Min.
50 Hz
Next Menu
MENU:Exit SET:Adj.
Sys. Reset
P
Next Menu
Beep
Format Fr.No.Reset Media Info. Sys. Info. Language
On
Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu English
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the [Setup] menu with the X button.
4. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button to enter its respective menu.
5. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
6. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Beep
This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's buttons. * On / Off
Date/Time
Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” (page 16) for further details.
Language
Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” (page 17) for further details.
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Fr. No. Reset
This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. * Cancel / Execute
LCD Bright.
Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Playback Menu (page 31) for further details.
Auto Off
If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful for reducing battery usage. * 1 Min. / 2 Min. / 3 Min. /Off
Light Freq.
This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When photo­graphing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area's voltage. This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting. * 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Sys. Reset
This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Cancel / Execute
Format
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” (page 17) for further details.
Media Info.
This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card.
Sys. Info.
This displays the firmware version of the camera.
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER
System Requirement
Windows Macintosh
Pentium III 1GHz or equivalentWindows 2000/XP/Vista512MB RAM150MB available hard disk spaceCD-ROM driveAvailable USB port
Downloading Your Files
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.
3. Turn on your camera.
4. Select [PC] using the and press the
5. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”.
6. Look for a new “removable disk” icon. This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera.
Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
7. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
8. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
9. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.
SET/DISPLAY
c/ d
button.
PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 9.0 or later256MB RAM (512MB recommended)128MB available hard disk spaceCD-ROM driveAvailable USB port
buttons,
Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on your desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.
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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
There are 2 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM:
MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates
and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.
COOL 360 SE - combines ease-of-use, power and flexibility to allow even novice digi­tal imaging enthusiasts to move beyond traditional photos into immersive imaging. Its intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results.
To install software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
2. Click the respective software name. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
For more information about the operation of the software, refer to its respective help documentation.
For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure to install and use the software in
“Administrator” mode.
The software is not supported on the Mac.COOL 360 SE is not supported by Windows Vista.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels)
Image resolution <Still image>
LCD monitor 2.8” full color TFT LCD (230K pixels)
Recording media 16MB internal memory (12MB available for image storage)
File format JPEG, DCF, EXIF 2.2, Motion-JPEG(AVI)
Lens 3x optical zoom lens
Focus Range Auto Focus
Shutter speed 1/2 - 1/2000 sec.
Sensitivity <Still image>
Digital zoom 4x (Capture mode)
Flash effective range
Terminal USB 2.0
Power supply 2 x AA size batteries
Operating environment
Dimensions Approx. 94.6 x 62 x 20.9 mm (without protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 132g (without batteries and memory card)
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
3648 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 <Video clip> 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 4GB) (optional)
Aperture range: 2.9 (W) - 5.2 (T) Focal length: 5.7mm - 17.1mm (equivalent to 34mm - 102mm on a 35mm camera)
0.4m to infinity Macro Wide: 0.10m to infinity Tele: 0.35m to infinity
Auto (ISO 80-200) Manual (ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600) * Sensitivity is measured in compliance with the ISO standard
(ISO12232:2006).
4x (Playback mode)
0.5m - 2.4m (Wide)
0.5m - 2.1m (Tele)
0
Temperature: 0 Humidity: 10% - 85%(Non-condensing)
C - 400C(320F to 1040F)
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APPENDIX
Possible Number of Shots
Possible number of shots (still image)
The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
Size Quality
10M
3648 x 2736
8M
3264 x 2448
6M
2816 x 2112
4M
2272 x 1704
2M
1600 x 1200
0.3M
640 x 480
Fine 1 10 20 41 83 167 334 670
Normal 4 22 45 92 168 374 749 1501
Economy 5 27 55 112 225 453 907 1816
Fine 3 17 36 73 147 296 593 1188
Normal 5 28 57 116 233 468 937 1877
Economy 6 32 66 134 270 543 1087 2176
Fine 5 27 50 102 206 413 828 1659
Normal 6 36 65 131 263 528 1058 2118
Economy 7 40 78 157 316 634 1269 2541
Fine 9 48 95 192 386 775 1552 3106
Normal 10 53 100 202 405 813 1627 3258
Economy 12 62 119 240 482 967 1936 3876
Fine 19 95 169 340 682 1367 2738 5480
Normal 23 114 202 406 816
Economy 26 126 238 480 963
Fine 55 271 523 1052 2112
Normal 66 316 604 1215 2437
Economy 79 380 710 1427 2864
Internal
Memory
64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
Size
VGA
640 x 480
QVGA
320 x 240
Internal
Memory
00:00:14 00:01:06 00:02:14 00:04:29 00:09:00 00:18:02 00:36:07 00:72:17
00:00:17 00:01:23 00:02:40 00:05:22 00:10:46 00:21:34 00:43:11 00:86:27
64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
1634
1929
4230
4881
5736 11482
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
4GB
SDHC
3272 6548
3863 7731
8467 16946
9770 19553
22978
4GB
SDHC
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Troubleshooting
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.
Symptom Cause
The power does not come on.
The batteries or camera feels warm.
Even if press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot.
Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus.
Files cannot be deleted.
Cannot download images.
The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace with a new set of
Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.
The shutter button is not pressed all the way down.
The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity.
The status LED blinks. Wait until the status LED stops
The memory card is write-protected.
The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range.
The file is protected. Cancel protection.
The memory card is write-protected.
The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient.
No power supply. Replace with a new set of
Solutions / Corrective Actions
batteries.
Press the shutter button all the way down.
Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.
blinking.
Remove the write-protection.
or lens paper.
Get your subject within the effective focus range.
Remove the write-protection.
Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera.
batteries.
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.
Connecting the camera to the printer
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your
camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB port on the printer.
3. Turn on your camera.
4. Select [Printer] with the / buttons,
and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
Printing images
When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer and set to [Printer], the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.
1. Select the item you want to configure with the
/ buttons, and press the SET/
DISPLAY button.
[Images]: Select whether you want to print
specific image or all images. You may also select printing number for specific image.
[Date Print]: According to the printer type,
select whether you want to print the image with date imprint or not.
[Paper Size]: Select the desired paper
size according to the printer type. You can select [Default], [L Format], [2L Format], [Postcard], [Card], [10 x 15cm], [4 x 6] or [A4].
[Layout]: Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type. You
can select [Default], [1 Up], [2 Up], [3 Up], [4 Up], [Index] or [No Border].
[Print]: After all settings are configured, select this item to start printing.
2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the
figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select [Single], [All] with the /
buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY
button.
[Single]: Select to print one specific image.[All]: Select to print all images.[Exit]: Exit from Images option.
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3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the
figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with
the [/X buttons.
Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the
/ buttons.
After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the
SET/DISPLAY
button to
confirm.
4. Select [Print] with the / buttons,
and press the SET/DISPLAY button to start printing.
5. The printing starts and the figure shown on the
right hand side appears. [COMPLETE] will be displayed
temporarily, reminding you that the printing procedure is finished.
If a print error is detected, [PRINT
ERROR] will be displayed.
The image printing may be failed if the power to the camera is cut off.
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