Sanyo VPC SX 550, VPC-SX550EX User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Digital Camera
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Appareil photo numérique
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cámara Digital
VPC-SX550EX
VPC-SX550
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Important notes
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-SX550EX and VPC-SX550.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure to read and
understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” from page 3
to 12. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
FOR AMERICAN USERS
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 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.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : VPC-SX550
Trade Name : SANYO
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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BEFORE READING THE MANUAL
IBM PC, PowerPC and IBM are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and handed over to CFA (CompactFlash
Association).
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
Regarding the data storage media
This digital camera can use both CompactFlash and microdrive cards for data storage. This
manual is written with the premise that CompactFlash cards are used. In this manual,
CompactFlash and microdrive cards are both referred to as “card.”
Caution
It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.
Actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from
the contents of this manual.
Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this
digital camera.
Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure
to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other
than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.
Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by optional devices or
consumable items used with the digital camera other than those supplied with the digital
camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the
loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the digital camera.
The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a standard
film camera.
Symbols used in this manual
NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.
HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera.
HELP In case of problem, this may help in certain situations.
[page xx] Refer to the page indicated in brackets for detailed information.
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CONTENTS
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PREPARATION
USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PARTS NAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PREPARATION OF BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DISPLAYING THE SETTING SCREEN AND OPTION SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OPTION SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SETTING SCREEN BASIC OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND
AUDIO RECORDING TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SHOOTING AND RECORDING
SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SETTING THE RESOLUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SETTING THE COMPRESSION RATIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
EXPLANATION OF AUTO AND MANUAL SHOOTING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CAPTURING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SEQUENTIAL SHOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
VIDEO CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
USING THE AUTOFOCUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
MANUAL MODE SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
PERFORMING AN AUDIO RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
PLAYBACK DATA
SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
ENLARGING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PLAYING BACK IMAGES ON A TV SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
COMPOSITION IMAGE (ADD PHOTO FUNCTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ADDING A VOICE MEMO (ADD AUDIO FUNCTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ENTERING TEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS (CLIPPING/JOINT FUNCTION). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
ERASING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
COPYING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
REQUESTING PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
ABOUT THE ROULETTE GAME OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
REFORMATTING THE CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
DISCHARGING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
APPENDICES
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND
CORRECTLY
WARNING
Concerning the Digital Camera
■ Do not use the digital camera if it makes a strange noise, emits a
strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it
If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire
or electric shock. Immediately turn off the digital camera, remove the
batteries, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the digital
camera. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or
open the digital camera yourself.
■ Do not modify or open the cabinet
High voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk of fire or electric
shock if they are touched. Any internal check, setting, or repair should
be performed by the dealer.
■ Do not use while driving
Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor
while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident.
Be careful where you put down the digital camera inside an automobile.
During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind the brake pedal and
prevent braking.
When using the digital camera while walking, be very careful of your
surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid accidents.
■ Be aware of your surroundings when using the digital camera
Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the digital camera.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury.
Do not use the digital camera inside an airplane or elsewhere where its
use may be restricted.
■ Do not get the digital camera wet
This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet for it
may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom.
If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the
batteries. Then take it to the dealer for repair. Using the digital camera
after it has been become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or other
accident.
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WARNING
■ Do not use during a storm
To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital
camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field,
you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly
seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning.
■ Do not place on an unstable surface
The digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the digital camera or
injury.
If the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged, turn off the
digital camera, remove the batteries, and take it to the dealer for repair.
Using the digital camera after its body has been damaged may cause a
fire or electric shock.
■ Do not look through the digital camera into the sun
Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or any other strong
source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your eyes.
■ Do not use the flash close to a person’s face
To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a person’s
face (especially young children or babies). If the flash is used close to a
person’s opened eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that person’s
eyesight.
■ Do not use where there is risk of explosion
Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas,
or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or
an explosion.
■ Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children
The following may happen if children play with the digital camera:
They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate.
They may swallow the batteries or other small parts. In such a case,
consult a physician immediately.
They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their
eyes.
They may get hurt by the digital camera.
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WARNING
■ Concerning the Batteries
Concerning the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries
Follow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating,
exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged.
Use only the supplied battery charger for
recharging.
Do not install with the polarities ((+) and
(–)) inverted.
Do not heat the batteries or throw them in a
fire.
Do not allow metal objects to touch the
terminals. Do not carry loose with
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Do not transform, open, or modify.
Do not put in water or any liquid, or get the
terminals wet.
Always stop the recharging after the
prescribed recharge time, even if the
batteries are not fully charged.
Operating and storage conditions
Temperature 0 to 40°C (charged)
0 to 50°C (discharged)
–20 to 30°C (storage)
Do not remove or puncture the external
wrapping.
Do not use if there is leaking, swelling,
temperature rising, discoloration, or any
other abnormal condition.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not drop, hit, or submit the batteries to
strong shocks.
Do not use recharged batteries together
with discharged batteries.
Recharge and use two batteries at a time.
Always recharge the batteries before using
them for the first time, or when using them
after they have been kept in storage for a
long time.
Humidity 45% to 85%
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General precautions
Use the nickel metal hydride batteries supplied with the digital camera. Manganese batteries
cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the
digital camera.
Do not use a recharged battery together with a discharged battery. Do not use nickel metal
hydride batteries together with Ni-Cd batteries, or batteries of different types or different
brands at the same time.
Make sure not to invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) when installing the batteries. Install the
batteries as described by the indicated polarity.
Use of different types or brands of batteries at the same time may generate heat or cause
the batteries to leak, resulting in fire, injury or burns, or damage to the digital camera and
any other nearby object.
Use only batteries from well-known manufacturers. Use of batteries without protective
casings or other inferior products may cause a fire, injury, or burns.
The batteries may be warm immediately after the digital camera is used. If removing the
batteries, turn off the digital camera and allow for the batteries to cool down before removing
them.
If a battery is leaking and the electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with
clean water. If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Immediately
rinse your eyes with clean, running water, and seek medical attention right away.
Do not drop or hit the batteries, or submit them to strong shocks.
If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove
the batteries and store them in a cool place. (When the batteries are
removed for a long period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)
When disposing of the batteries, make sure to follow all applicable
regulations.
If used in temperature below 10°C, the service life of the batteries will be
shorter than normal.
Always read the instruction manuals that may come with the batteries you
purchase before use.
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WARNING
Concerning the Supplied Battery Charger
Warning! Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
For indoor use only.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■ Use with the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries
Do not use the supplied battery charge to recharge batteries other than the
rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (HR-3US or HR-3U, supplied with the
digital camera or sold separately) or Ni-Cd batteries (N-3US or N-3U, sold
separately). Use with a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess
heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects.
■ Do not invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries
Place the batteries in the battery charger with the (+) and (–) terminals oriented as
indicated on the charger. If the batteries are placed in the wrong orientation, the
batteries may leak, overheat, explode, or be damaged.
■ Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply
If used with a power supply other than that specified, it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
■ Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished
If the battery charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long period of time,
there is a risk of fire. In particular, if the batteries are recharged continuously for
more than two days (48 hours), they may generate heat, leak, or explode.
■ Cautions when plugging in the battery charger
Securely plug the power cord all the way in the power outlet when using the battery
charger. If the battery charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat
may generate and cause a fire.
If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet,
do not use the battery charger. Using the battery charger in this condition may
cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or power outlet. A build-up of dust may
cause a short circuit or generate heat and cause a fire.
When unplugging the power cord from the power outlet, be careful not to apply excessive force.
Doing so may damage the plug and cause a fire or electric shock.
■ Cautions concerning the power cord
Do not leave the power cord plugged into the power outlet while the other end is
not plugged into the battery charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if
touched with wet hands or if handled by children.
Only use the power cord supplied with the battery charger. If a different power
cord is used, it may be rated for a different current load, and that may cause a fire.
The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the supplied battery charger.
Do not use it with other devices for it may cause a fire or electric shock.
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■ Keep the battery charger out of the reach of children
Children may place the batteries or other small components in their mouth or perform
some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
■ Do not damage the power cord
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a
heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with
staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.
If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the battery charger
or wall outlet, take it to the dealer and have it replaced.
■ Do not use the battery charger if it makes strange noises,
emits strange odors, or smoke
If the battery charger is used under these conditions, it make cause a fire or electric
shock.
If strange conditions such as these occur, immediately unplug the battery charger, remove the
batteries, and wait to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then take it to the dealer for
service. Do not try to repair or open the battery charger yourself.
■ Do not disassemble or modify the battery charger
It is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery charger. Doing so may cause a
fire or electric shock.
Do not use the battery charger as a direct current generator.
■ Do not get the battery charger wet
Make sure the battery charger does not get wet, for it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Do not use the battery charger in a bathroom.
If the battery charger gets wet, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and remove the
batteries. Then take the battery charger to the dealer for repair. If used while wet, it may cause
a fire, electric shock, or an accident.
■ Do not handle with wet hands
Handling the battery charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock.
■ Do not use during a storm
Do not touch the battery charger or power cord while it is plugged into a power
outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
■ Do not place on an unstable surface
It may fall down, causing injury or damage.
If the battery falls down and the charger body is damaged, remove the batteries and
take the battery charger to the dealer for repair. If used while damaged, it may
cause a fire, electric shock, or other damages.
■ Operating and storage conditions
Do not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or heater) or exposed to direct sunlight.
Temperature 0 to 40°C (charging)
–20 to 60°C (storage)
Humidity 45% to 85%
(charging and
storage)
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CAUTION
Concerning the Digital Camera
■ Cautions when carrying the digital camera
Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the hand-strap. It
may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold
the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket.
Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong
shocks.
Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera lens, as
that may damage the internal parts. When not using the digital
camera, be sure to always keep the lens cover closed.
■ Cautions during use and storage
This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing
the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to
avoid damages.
Places in direct sunlight
Places where humidity and temperature are high
Places that may get wet
Places close to an air conditioner or heater
Inside a car
Places where there is dust and dirt
Places where there is a fire burning
Places where volatile products are stored
Places subject to vibrations
Temperature 0 to 40°C (operation) Humidity 30% to 90% (operation, no condensation)
–20 to 60°C (storage) 10% to 90% (storage, no condensation)
■ Cautions if the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period
For safety, remove the batteries. The batteries may generate heat or
leak, and that may start a fire, cause injuries or burns, and damage
the digital camera and any other objects placed nearby. (When the
batteries are removed for a long period, the time and date settings
will be cleared.)
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Concerning the Accessories
■ Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor
Use only the specified AC adaptor (model VAR-G4EX for the VPC-SX550EX, and model
VAR-G4U for the VPC-SX550) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adaptor other than
the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital camera.
If an AC adaptor other that the specified one is used, it may damage the digital camera and
cause a fire or electric shock.
For complete information on how to use the AC adaptor, refer to the instructions accompanying
the AC adaptor.
■ Cautions concerning the CompactFlash and microdrive
Immediately after use, the CompactFlash and microdrive will be very hot. Before removing the
CompactFlash or microdrive, turn off the digital camera and wait for the temperature to cool
down.
Keep out of the reach of children. Young children may put the media in their mouth and choke
or cause some other unexpected injury or accident.
■ Cautions before capturing important images
Before capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is operating properly
and in condition to capture the image properly.
Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could
not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the
digital camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
■ Cautions concerning copyrights
The images you capture with your digital camera are for your own private use, any other use
may violate the rights of copyrights owners.
■ Cautions when cleaning the digital camera
Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital camera. Doing so may cause
deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a chemically treated cloth, carefully
read its instructions and warnings.
Do not spray insecticides, or volatile sprays on the digital camera. Do not leave rubber or vinyl
objects against the digital camera for a long period. They may cause deformation, discoloration,
or paint peeling.
Cleaning procedure
1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the batteries.
2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.
3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
detergent diluted with water and wrung dry.
■ Cautions concerning the nickel metal hydride batteries
Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals of the nickel metal hydride batteries ((+) and (–))
and the terminals located in the battery compartment of the digital camera.
Do not touch the battery terminals or the terminals in the battery compartment of the digital
camera with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to
the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases,
the usable life of the batteries will diminish.
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CAUTION
■ Cautions when cleaning the lens
If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for
photographic equipment to clean it.
■ Cautions when not using the digital camera
Close the lens cover whenever you are not using the digital camera.
■ When not using the digital camera for a long period
Remove the batteries. However, when the batteries are removed for a long time, the digital
camera functions may begin to not work properly. Periodically reinstall the batteries and check
the digital camera functions.
If the batteries are left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is still used even if the
digital camera is turned off. If the nickel metal hydride batteries are left in the digital camera for
a long period, they may become completely discharged and loose their ability to be recharged
again.
■ Cautions concerning condensation
Using the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital camera.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions
When moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.
When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater is turned on to
quickly heat the room.
When the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.
When the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity.
If condensation seems likely to form
Place the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the digital camera has
reached the ambient temperature.
■ Cautions concerning undesired interference
The digital camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or radio. To
avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied AV cable and computer
serial port interface cable are not removed.
Core
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■ Cautions concerning magnetism
Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be damaged by
magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the magnetic strips on cards may be
damaged.
Speaker
■ Cautions concerning data storage
It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media (such as a floppy
disk, hard disk, or MO disk).
Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will
not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.
If the CompactFlash or microdrive is used incorrectly.
If the CompactFlash or microdrive is not inserted correctly into the digital camera.
If the CompactFlash or microdrive is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other
forces.
If the CompactFlash or microdrive is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera is
turned off during reading or writing operations.
If the CompactFlash or microdrive has reached the end of its usable life.
■ Cautions when handling the CompactFlash or microdrive
The CompactFlash and microdrive are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to
strong forces or shocks. Be especially careful with the microdrive for it is easily damaged by
vibrations.
Avoid using or storing the CompactFlash and microdrive in places with extremely high or low
temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or
heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.
Avoid using or storing the CompactFlash and microdrive in locations where strong static
electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated.
Do not allow the edges of the CompactFlash and microdrive to become contaminated with
foreign materials. Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft, dry cloth.
When not using the CompactFlash and microdrive, put them back into their protective covers to
protect them from damage due to static electricity.
Do not carry the CompactFlash and microdrive inside trouser pockets, as they may become
damaged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply forces.
Before using an unused card, be sure to format it using the digital camera (see page 118).
When buying separately sold or commercially available products, carefully read the instructions
and warnings that come with them.
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Open the box and check that all the accessories listed below are included. The page numbers
listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.
Hand-strap [page 14] Soft case [page 14] 4 AA nickel metal
hydride
rechargeable
batteries
[page 21]
Nickel metal
hydride battery
charger and power
cord [page 21]
AV cable [page 90] CompactFlash
(8MB) and
protective case
USB interface cable
[page 122]
Software: 2
CD-ROMs
Computer serial
port interface cable
[page 122]
Adaptor for
Macintosh
computer [page 122]
Media Cards that Can Be Used with this
Digital Camera
This digital camera stores the captured images and recorded voice memos on the storage media
card inserted inside the digital camera. The number of images and amount of recording time that
can be stored on one card depends on the capacity of the card used and the recording conditions.
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera are given below.
CompactFlash
Microdrive
There are special precautions that must be followed when using microdrive cards. Before
using microdrive cards, carefully read “Cautions when using the microdrive” (page 131).
The Use of “Card” in this Manual
In this manual, CompactFlash and microdrive cards that can be used in this digital camera are
referred to as “card.”
The cards in the illustrations in this manual are CompactFlash cards, but all installation,
removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both the CompactFlash and microdrive
cards.
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