Sanyo VPC-S1085 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Camera

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

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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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.

Please use batteries with complete external seals.

Do not use batteries from which the seals have been damaged or removed.
This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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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.

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

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to
EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the
world.

Your SANYO 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, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste
collection/recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Manufacturer and Address
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome,
Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan

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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”.

FCC information

Test e d To C om p l y
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-S1085
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street

Telephone No.: [phone]
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 Setting the Scene Mode
21 Setting the Panorama Mode
22 Taking Images When the Smile

Feature Is On

23 Recording Shots into Multiple Image

Layout

23 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology

24 VIDEO MODE

24 Recording Video Clips
24 Playing Back Video Clips

25 PLAYBACK MODE

25 Playing Back Still Images
26 Thumbnail Display
26 Removing Red-eye
27 Attaching Voice Memos
28 Protecting Images
29 Erasing Images

30 MENU OPTIONS

30 Capture Menu
33 Video Menu
34 Playback Menu
35 Setup Menu

37 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

37 Downloading Your Files

38 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

39 SPECIFICATIONS

40 APPENDIX

40 Possible Number of Shots
41 Troubleshooting
42 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant

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 a 10.0-megapixel CCD, 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 Camera
 Instruction manual
 Software CD-ROM
 USB cable
 Camera strap
 Camera pouch
 2 x AA size batteries

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

1. Shutter button

2. ON/OFF Power button

3. Flash

4. Self-timer LED

5. USB terminal

6. Microphone

7. Lens

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Rear View

a

b

Item

Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode

1. Shutter button Record button Still image: to capture mode

2. :Zooms out
:Zooms in

3. Playback mode Playback mode Still image: to capture mode

Capture menu

4.

5. Compensation
>

6. Self-timer Self-timer --

7. Flash -- Next image

8. If any scene mode is set:

switches to scene mode
selection screen

9. Focus Focus --

10. -- -- Delete

11. Switches to:
Video mode > Scene
mode selection screen

Function

:Zooms out

:Zooms in

Video menu Playback menu

--

--

Switches to:
Scene mode selection
screen> Capture mode

Video clip: to video mode

:Thumbnail

:Zooms in

Video clip: to video mode

Previous image

Still image: to display image
Records voice memo ( if
“Voice Memo” is “On”).
Video clip: to play video clip

Still image: to capture mode
Video clip: to video mode

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LCD Monitor Display

Capture mode

1. Zoom status

2. Battery condition

[l] Full battery power
[o] Medium battery power
[n] Low battery power
[m] No battery power

3. Flash mode
[Blank] Auto
[a] Flash On
[d] Flash Off
[c] Red-eye
[`] Slow Sync
[_] Pre-flash

4. Storage media
[ ] Internal memory (no card)
[ ] SD/SDHC memory card

5. [ ] Histogram

6. Main focus area

7. Image quality

[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy

8. Image size resolution
[ ] 3648 x 2736
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2304 x 1728
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480

9. Available number of shots

10. ISO
[Blank] Auto

[ ] ISO 64
[ ] ISO 100
[ ] ISO 200
[ ] ISO 400
[ ] ISO 800
[ ] ISO 1600

11. Self-timer icon
[f] 2 sec.
[g] 10 sec.
[h] 10+2 sec.

12. Date and time

13. [ ] Exposure compensation
[ ] Backlight correction

(Adjust exposure value with the
buttons)

14. Capture mode icon

[Blank] Single
[ ] Continuous
[ ] AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
[ ] Album Shot

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15. Slow shutter warning

16. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Incand.
[ ] Fluoresc.1
[ ] Fluoresc.2
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Manual WB

17. Focus setting
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Face Detect
[ ] Macro
[ ] Infinity

18. Mode icon / Scene mode
[ ] Auto
[ ] Smile Detection
[ ] Anti-shake
[ ] Panorama
[ ] Portrait Man
[ ] Portrait Lady
[ ] Landscape
[]Sports
[ ] Night Portrait
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Candlelight
[ ] Fireworks
[] Text
[ ] Sunset
[ ] Sunrise
[ ] Splash Water
[ ] Flow Water
[ ] Snow
[ ] Beach
[]Pets
[ ] Natural Green
[ ] Program AE

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