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INSTRUCTION MANUAL |
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Digital Camera |
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MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS |
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Appareil photo numérique |
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES |
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Cámara Digital |
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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
œThis 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:
œReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
œIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
œConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
œConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
œChanges 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
œ 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
œThis 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
œIt is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.
œActual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
œSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this digital camera.
œSanyo 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.
œSanyo 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.
œSanyo 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.
œThe 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
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
œ If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the digital camera, remove the 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
œHigh 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
œ Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident.
œ Be careful where you put down the digital camera inside an automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind the brake pedal and prevent braking.
œ 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
œ Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the digital camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury.
œDo not use the digital camera inside an airplane or elsewhere where its use may be restricted.
■ Do not get the digital camera wet
œ This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet for it may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom.
œ If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the 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
œTo 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
œThe digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the digital camera or injury.
œIf 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
œDo 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
œTo 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
œDo 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
œThe following may happen if children play with the digital camera:
œThey may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate.
œThey may swallow the batteries or other small parts. In such a case, consult a physician immediately.
œThey may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes.
œThey may get hurt by the digital camera.
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WARNING
■ Concerning the Batteries
Concerning the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries
œFollow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged.
œUse only the supplied battery charger for recharging.
œDo not install with the polarities ((+) and (–)) inverted.
œDo not heat the batteries or throw them in a fire.
œDo not allow metal objects to touch the terminals. Do not carry loose with necklaces, hairpins, etc.
œDo not transform, open, or modify.
œDo not put in water or any liquid, or get the terminals wet.
œAlways stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the batteries are not fully charged.
œDo not remove or puncture the external wrapping.
œDo not use if there is leaking, swelling, temperature rising, discoloration, or any other abnormal condition.
œKeep out of the reach of children.
œDo not drop, hit, or submit the batteries to strong shocks.
œDo not use recharged batteries together with discharged batteries.
œRecharge and use two batteries at a time.
œAlways 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.
œ Operating and storage conditions
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General precautions
œUse 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.
œDo 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.
œMake sure not to invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) when installing the batteries. Install the batteries as described by the indicated polarity.
œUse 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.
œUse only batteries from well-known manufacturers. Use of batteries without protective casings or other inferior products may cause a fire, injury, or burns.
œThe 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.
œIf 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.
œDo not drop or hit the batteries, or submit them to strong shocks.
œIf 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.)
œWhen disposing of the batteries, make sure to follow all applicable regulations.
œIf used in temperature below 10°C, the service life of the batteries will be shorter than normal.
œAlways 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
œ 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
œ 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
œ 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
œ 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
œ 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.
œ 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.
œDo 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.
œWhen 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
œ 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.
œ 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.
œThe 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
œ 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
œ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.
œ If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the battery 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
œ If the battery charger is used under these conditions, it make cause a fire or electric shock.
œIf 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
œ It is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery charger. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the battery charger as a direct current generator.
■ Do not get the battery charger wet
œ Make sure the battery charger does not get wet, for it may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the battery charger in a bathroom.
œIf 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
œ Handling the battery charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock.
■ Do not use during a storm
œ 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
œ It may fall down, causing injury or damage.
œ 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
œ Do not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or heater) or exposed to direct sunlight.
œ Temperature 0 to 40°C (charging) |
œ Humidity 45% to 85% |
–20 to 60°C (storage) |
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CAUTION
Concerning the Digital Camera
■ Cautions when carrying the digital camera
œDo 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.
œ Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong shocks.
œ Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not using the digital camera, be sure to always keep the lens cover closed.
■ Cautions during use and storage
œThis digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damages.
œ Places in direct sunlight
œ Places where humidity and temperature are high
œ Places that may get wet
œ Places close to an air conditioner or heater
œ Inside a car
œPlaces where there is dust and dirt
œPlaces where there is a fire burning
œPlaces where volatile products are stored
œPlaces subject to vibrations
œ Temperature 0 to 40°C (operation) |
œ Humidity 30% to 90% (operation, no condensation) |
–20 to 60°C (storage) |
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■ Cautions if the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period
œ 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
œUse 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.
œIf an AC adaptor other that the specified one is used, it may damage the digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock.
œFor complete information on how to use the AC adaptor, refer to the instructions accompanying the AC adaptor.
■ Cautions concerning the CompactFlash and microdrive
œ 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.
œ Keep out of the reach of children. Young children may put the media in their mouth and choke or cause some other unexpected injury or accident.
■ Cautions before capturing important images
œBefore capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly.
œSanyo 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
œThe 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
œDo 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.
œDo 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
1Turn off the digital camera and remove the batteries.
2Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.
3If 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
œPeriodically 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.
œDo 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
œ 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
œ Close the lens cover whenever you are not using the digital camera.
■ When not using the digital camera for a long period
œRemove 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.
œIf 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
œ Using the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital camera.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions
œWhen moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.
œWhen the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater is turned on to quickly heat the room.
œWhen the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.
œWhen the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity.
If condensation seems likely to form
œPlace 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
œThe 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
œDo 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
œIt is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media (such as a floppy disk, hard disk, or MO disk).
œStored 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.
œIf the CompactFlash or microdrive is used incorrectly.
œIf the CompactFlash or microdrive is not inserted correctly into the digital camera.
œIf the CompactFlash or microdrive is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces.
œIf the CompactFlash or microdrive is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera is turned off during reading or writing operations.
œIf the CompactFlash or microdrive has reached the end of its usable life.
■ Cautions when handling the CompactFlash or microdrive
œThe 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.
œAvoid 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.
œAvoid using or storing the CompactFlash and microdrive in locations where strong static electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated.
œDo 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.
œWhen not using the CompactFlash and microdrive, put them back into their protective covers to protect them from damage due to static electricity.
œDo 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.
œBefore using an unused card, be sure to format it using the digital camera (see page 118).
œWhen 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.
œ Hand-strap [page 14] œ Soft case [page 14] œ 4 AA nickel metal |
œ Nickel metal |
hydride |
hydride battery |
rechargeable |
charger and power |
batteries |
cord [page 21] |
[page 21] |
|
œ AV cable [page 90] œ CompactFlash |
œ Computer serial |
œ Adaptor for |
(8MB) and |
port interface cable |
Macintosh |
protective case |
[page 122] |
computer [page 122] |
œ USB interface cable |
œ Software: 2 |
[page 122] |
CD-ROMs |
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.
œCompactFlash
œMicrodrive
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
œIn this manual, CompactFlash and microdrive cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card.”
œThe 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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