Sanyo VPC-X1200EX, VPC-X1200GX, VPC-X1200 User Manual 2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ADVANCED

VPC-X1200EX VPC-X1200

Digital Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1200EX, VPC-X1200 and VPC-X1200GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual, along with the BASIC INSTRUCTION MANUAL, in a safe place for later reference.

VPC-X1200GX

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

 Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay

CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 46) and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 52).

attention to.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1

 SETUP

ACCESSING THE MENUS .................................................................... 3

How to display the menus............................................................. 3

How to operate the menus............................................................4

Overview of the Menus ................................................................. 5

 SHOOTING

RECORDING SETTINGS .................................................................... 11

Recording and playing back audio files ...................................... 11

Focus area setting ...................................................................... 13

ISO sensitivity ............................................................................. 14

White balance ............................................................................. 15

Date imprint ................................................................................ 16

 PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK SETTINGS ....................................................................... 17

Image protect.............................................................................. 17

Rotating images .......................................................................... 18

Resize......................................................................................... 18

Blur correction............................................................................. 19

Contrast correction ..................................................................... 20

Red-eye correction ..................................................................... 21

Distortion correction .................................................................... 21

Print orders (DPOF) .................................................................... 22

Slideshow playback .................................................................... 27

Displaying image properties (Information Screen)......................28

 OPTION

OPTION SETTINGS ............................................................................ 29

File No. continued setting ...........................................................29

Initializing the card memory and internal memory ...................... 31

Resetting the camera settings .................................................... 32

Checking the remaining internal memory and card memory ......33

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE ........................... 35

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 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................37

DIRECT PRINTING ..............................................................................38

Print preparations ........................................................................38

To select one image and print it (print selected image)...............40

To print all the images (all images)..............................................42

To print the images that are set to print

(print reserved images)................................................................43

To change the printer settings and print images

(change printer settings)..............................................................44

 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS .....................................................46

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................52

CAMERA .....................................................................................52

Notes regarding the scene function.............................................57

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SETUP

ACCESSING THE MENUS

Detailed camera settings are accessed from the menus.

How to display the menus

1 Turn on the camera, and set it to the

recording or playback mode.

h Set the camera to the recording mode

to display the Recording Menu, or the playback mode to display the Playback Menu.

2 Press the MENU button.

h The menu for the mode specified in

step 1 appears.

MENU button

Exit the menu

Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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RESOLUTION COMPRESSION FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE ISO WHITE BALANCE

OK EXIT

1/2RECORDING MENU

How to operate the menus

Use the arrow buttons to select the item you wish to change, press the SET button, and the corresponding screen will appear.

1 Display the menu (page 3).

Ta b

2 Select the s or = tab.

Display the Recording Menu: Select the s tab. Display the Playback Menu: Select the = tab. Display the Option Menu:

Select the 3 tab.

RESOLUTION COMPRESSION FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE ISO WHITE BALANCE

OK EXIT

<Example: Recording mode>

1/2RECORDING MENU

3 Press the [m] button.

4 Press the [n] or [o] button to select an

item to set.

5 Press the SET button.

h The Setting Screen appears. h Press the [n] or [o] button to select the

desired setting, and then press the SET button to complete the setting.

h To cancel the menu, press the MENU

button.

RESOLUTION COMPRESSION FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE ISO WHITE BALANCE

OK EXIT

RECORDING MENU1/2ޓ

ޓޓޓ

ISO

SET

ޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓ

<Example: When "ISO" is selected>

1/2RECORDING MENU

64 100 200 400 800

EXITOK

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ACCESSING THE MENUS

Overview of the Menus

Recording Menu

1 2 3 4 5 6

RESOLUTION COMPRESSION FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE ISO WHITE BALANCE

OK EXIT

1/2RECORDING MENU

7 8

i 7 and 8 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.

EXP COMPENSATION INSERT DATE ON IMAGE

OFF

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1 Resolution menu/video size

menu <Single-shot/sequential shots mode>

Shoot at 4000 × 3000 pixels

Shoot at 4000 × 2256 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio)

Shoot at 2816 × 2112 pixels

Shoot at 2288 × 1712 pixels

Shoot at 1600 × 1200 pixels

[: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels

d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels

5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels

<: Make an audio recording

(page 11)

2 Compression rate menu

(single-shot/sequential shots mode only)

j: For shooting at low

compression

0: For shooting at normal

(moderate) compression

3 Focus mode menu (page 13)

B: 9-point focus mode C: Spot focus mode p: The focus follows the

focus-locked subject.

4 Light-measuring mode menu

X: Multi-section light-

measuring

W: Center-weighted light-

measuring

Y: Spot light-measuring

5 ISO sensitivity menu

(page 14)

=: Sets the ISO sensitivity

automatically (ISO64 to

400).

1:ISO64 u: ISO100 v: ISO200 w: ISO400

6: ISO800

-: ISO1600

z: ISO3200

6 White balance menu (page 15)

>: The camera will determine

the setting automatically.

r: For photography in fair

weather (sunny) conditions

o: In overcast conditions p: Under fluorescent lighting q: Under incandescent

lighting

^: For setting the most

accurate white balance

7 Exposure correction menu

h Change the brightness of the

image.

8 Date imprint menu (page 16)

h Imprint the capture date on still

images.

i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously

enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and the other settings accordingly change automatically.

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ACCESSING THE MENUS

Playback Menu

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 0

i 7 through 0 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.

PLAYBACK MENU 1/2

SLIDESHOW PROTECT ROTATE BLUR CORRECTION CONTRAST CORRECT RED-EYE CORRECT.

OK EXIT

REPAIR DISTORT RESIZE FILE COPY PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

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1 [Slideshow]

h Play back the images in a

slideshow format.

2 [Protect] (page 17)

h Protect data from accidental

erasure (write protect).

3 [Rotate] (page 18)

h Rotate still images.

4 [Blur correction] (page 19)

h Correct the effects of camera

shake in still images.

5 [Contrast correct] (page 20)

h Add contrast (light and dark) to

the image to make it clearer.

6 [Red-eye correct.] (page 21)

h Repair the red-eye effect to

make eyes look more natural.

7 [Repair distort] (page 21)

h Correct the curvature

(distortion) in the image caused by the lens.

8 [Resize] (page 18)

h Reduce the resolution of a still

image.

9 [File copy]

h Copy files from the card to the

internal memory, or vice versa.

0 [Print instructions] (page 22)

h Specify the print settings.

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ACCESSING THE MENUS

Option Menu

OPTION MENU

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 @ A

i 7 through A are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.

CLOCK SET STARTUP DISPLAY SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS

OK EXIT

TV SYSTEM AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. CONT’D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS

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1sec

LANGUAGE

NTSC

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1 [Clock set]

h Set the camera’s internal

clock.

2 [Startup display]

h Select the display that appears

on the monitor when the camera is turned on in the

recording mode. DATE & T IM E: The camera's date and time setting is shown. SANYO: The SANYO logo is shown. OFF: No startup display.

3 [Sound]

h Adjust the sounds produced

by the camera.

4 [Post view]

h Specify how long a still image

is displayed on the monitor

after it is captured.

5 [Brightness]

h Adjust the brightness of the

monitor.

6 [ language]

h Select the language in which

the monitor messages are

displayed.

7 [TV system]

h Select the type of TV signal

that is output from the camera’s USB/AV terminal.

8 [Auto power off]

h Specify the time elapsed

before the auto power off function operates to turn the camera off.

9 [File no. cont'd] (page 29)

h Set the file number continued

function to ON or OFF.

:[Format] (page 31)

h Reformat the camera’s internal

memory or the card installed in the camera.

A [Reset settings] (page 32)

h Reset the camera to the

factory-preset settings.

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SHOOTING

RECORDING SETTINGS

Recording and playing back audio files

In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. The audio recordings are monaural.

Record an audio file

1 Display the Recording Menu for the video clip recording mode

(page 3).

2 Select the audio recording icon < from the video size menu, and

press the SET button.

3 Press the MENU button.

h The recording mode is enabled.

4 Press the shutter button.

h Audio recording begins. During

recording, the length of the audio track and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

h It is not necessary to continue

pressing the shutter button while recording.

h Take care not to cover the

microphone with your fingers.

5 End the recording.

h Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

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Recorded length of

audio track

Remaining recording time

available

02:03:19 00:00:14

Playing back audio recordings

Display the desired audio data.

h A musical note graphic appears on

the screen.

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2 Play back the recording.

To do this... Do this

Forward playback Press the SET button.

Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button.

Pause

Fast forward

Fast reverse

Return to normal playback speed

Adjusting the volume

During playback, press the SET button. During fast forward or fast reverse, press the [n] button.

During forward playback, press the [m] button. * The speed changes each time the [m] button

is pressed, as follows: Normal playback

Press the [l] button to resume normal speed. During forward playback, press the [l] button.

* The speed changes each time the [l] button

is pressed, as follows: 15× ← 10× ← 5×

Press the [m] button to resume normal speed. Press the SET button. Louder: During playback, press [T] on the

zoom switch. Softer: During playback, press [W] on the zoom switch.

→ 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

101-0018

PLAY

HINT

i During 5× or faster accelerated playback, the audio is not played back.

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RECORDING SETTINGS

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F5.0

Focus area setting

You can choose from different types of autofocus:

9-point range finder focus:

The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears.

Spot focus:

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

AF seeker:

Once the focus is locked on a subject, it follows the subject. The focus point automatically changes to remain continuously focused on a moving subject.

HINT When spot focus is selected...

i The focus mark + appears in the center

of the monitor.

When AF seeker is selected...

i The focus mark + appears in the

center of the monitor.

i When the focus-lock is activated, the

seeker mark appears on the focused subject.

i During focus-lock, even if the focused

subject moves, the seeker mark automatically follows the subject.

i If the camera loses the focus-lock on

the subject, the seeker mark disappears.

i In dark environments, the seeker mark

may follow the subject more slowly.

i When the p setting is selected, the

digital zoom is not available.

F5.0

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Seeker mark

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ISO sensitivity

With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting.

HINT

i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and

capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase.

CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?

i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker may

appear in the image.

Did the resolution change to F?

i When the ISO sensitivity is set to z, the resolution setting automatically

changes to F.

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RECORDING SETTINGS

White balance

This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.

1 Display the Recording Menu (page 3).

2 Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press the SET button.

h The white balance menu appears.

>: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically

based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting used in the auto mode.

r: For shooting outside on a sunny day. o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day. p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting. q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting. ^: For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be

specified (one-push).

Select the ^ icon from the white balance menu, fill the entire screen with a plain white paper, and press the SET button to set the white balance. To use any of the other white balance settings, proceed to step 3.

3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

h This completes the white balance setting.

HINT To cancel the white balance setting

i Perform steps 1 and 2, select >, and then press the SET button.

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Date imprint

You can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image.

HINT About the capture date and date imprinting

i When an image is edited, the date of the image file changes to the date

and time the image was edited. However, the imprinted capture date remains unchanged.

Is the sequential shots speed slow?

i When the date imprint mode is set to “ON”, the sequential shots speed

may become slower.

If the imprinted date is shown as [- - - - .- - .- -] …

i The date and time settings have not yet been completed. Set the camera

to the correct date and time.

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PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

PLAYBACK SETTINGS

Image protect

Prevent accidental erasure of data.

CAUTION

i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if

the card is reformatted.

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Rotating images

Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.

HINT

i On the 9-image/20-image display playback, rotated images are shown in

their original orientation.

i An image for which the protect (locked) mode has been set cannot be

rotated.

Resize

The size of a still image can be reduced and the resized image saved as a separate image.

HINT Why can’t the image be resized?

i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a

larger size.

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PLAYBACK SETTINGS

Blur correction

Correct the effects of camera movement (camera shake) to produce a sharper image.

HINT About the blur correction icon

On the Blur Correction Screen, an icon indicating the degree of blur appears.

: Blur correction unnecessary or blur correction completed. : Blur correction possible : Blur correction not possible

If the “Blur correction not successful” message appears...

i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera

detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may not be able to repair the image.

Blur correction is not possible for images captured at a shutter speed of 1/8 sec or less, for resized images, or for images captured using a different digital camera. Also, blur correction may not be possible in cases of extreme blur.

Concerning the date and time information for the modified image

i The date display that is shown when an edited image is played back is the

date that the image was saved after it was modified.

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Contrast correction

Add contrast (light and dark) to an image to make it clearer.

HINT Concerning the date and time information for the modified image

i The date display that is shown when an edited image is played back is the

date that the image was saved after it was modified.

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PLAYBACK SETTINGS

Red-eye correction

If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye effect). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction).

Distortion correction

Correct the curvature (distortion) in the still image that is caused by the lens. Images that were captured using the digital zoom or at the j setting, images that have already been corrected, and images that were captured using a different camera cannot be corrected.

HINT If the “Red-eye correction not successful” message appears...

i The camera was not able to successfully correct the red-eye effect. i The red-eye correction function works to automatically edit the red-eye

effect that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correctly detect the red-eye effect, or it may incorrectly identify the red-eye effect where it does not exist.

Concerning the date and time information for the modified image

i The date display that is shown when an edited image is played back is the

date that the image was saved after it was modified.

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Print orders (DPOF)

Specify the printing

instructions?

In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, or whether or not the date is displayed on the print.

Display the screen to set the print settings

1 Display the Playback Menu (page 3).

Select “PRINT INSTRUCTIONS” and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the print settings

appears.

EACH IMAGE:

The print settings are specified for each individual image.

ALL IMAGES:

The specified print settings apply to all the still images.

ALL CLEAR:

Clear all the print settings.

Specify the printing

instructions?

EACH IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

ALL CLEAR

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PLAYBACK SETTINGS

HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip

i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still

image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image.

About the DPOF format

i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect

your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the print settings the reserved images printed automatically.

About the finished prints

i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation. i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and

printer used.

CAUTION

i It is not possible to set the print settings when there are 10,000 or more

files saved on the card.

(page 43) for the desired images, and then have

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Specifying date imprinting and number of prints

Specify the printing

instructions?

DATE

EACH IMAGE

You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES).

1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 22).

Select “EACH IMAGE” or “ALL IMAGES”.

EACH IMAGE:

The set print settings are applied only to the image currently displayed.

ALL IMAGES:

The set print settings are applied to all the still images on the card.

Press the SET button.

h The Date/Copies Print Screen

appears.

h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,

press the [l] or [m] button to display the desired image to print.

h The print settings for the currently

displayed image are shown in the upper left area of the monitor. You can press the [l] or [m] button to confirm the print settings for each image.

Specify the printing

instructions?

EACH IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

ALL CLEAR

EACH IMAGE

: : 0

DATE

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PLAYBACK SETTINGS

EACH IMAGE

DATE

EACH IMAGE

DATE

EACH IMAGE

DATE

4 Specify the number of prints and

whether the date is imprinted.

h Please specify the number of prints

before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered.

h Press the [n] or [o] button to

specify the number of prints.

h Press the [n] or [o] button until

the desired number of prints is displayed.

h Press [W] on the zoom switch to

add a check mark (

Press the SET button.

h This completes the settings for the

number of prints and date imprinting.

h If you press the MENU button, you

are returned to the screen to set the print settings (step 1).

) next to

EACH IMAGE

: : 0

EACH IMAGE

: : 0

EACH IMAGE

: : 1

DATE

CAUTION

i Do not specify dated prints for images that were captured with the date

imprint function (pages the photo print twice.

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6 and 16) set to ON, or else the date will appear on

Clearing all the print settings

Specify the printing

instructions?

Delete the print settings for all images.

1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 22).

Select “ALL CLEAR”.

3 Press the SET button.

h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.

YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the

print settings.

4 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.

h All the print settings are cleared and you are returned to the Playback

Menu.

Specify the printing

instructions?

EACH IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

ALL CLEAR

OKOKOK

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PLAYBACK SETTINGS

Slideshow playback

To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.

HINT

i Audio data is not played during slideshow playback.

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Displaying image properties (Information

100-0005

INFO

Screen)

On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured.

1 Display the desired image.

2 Press and hold the MENU

button for at least 1 second.

h The Information Screen

appears.

h If the MENU button is

pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

1 Resolution setting 2 Resolution 3 Scene function setting 4 Image number 5 Protect setting 6 Voice memo setting 7 File size 8 Aperture value 9 Shutter speed 0 Exposure correction

setting

A Video size setting/

audio file indicator

B Resolution and frame

rate

C File format D Playback time E Remaining battery power

INFO

1 2

A B

2816×2112

SHUTTER

EXPOSE

INFO

320×240 15fps

QTM

EXPOSE

INFO

SIZE

IRIS

SIZE

100-0004

2MB F3.5 1/50

100-0005

5MB

00:00:15

158KB

00:00:20

100-0006

4 5 6

7 8 9

4 5

7 D

4 5

7 D

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OPTION

OPTION SETTINGS

File No. continued setting

If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number continued function is set to “OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers. By setting the file number continued function to “ON”, even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera.

File name (image number)

Card A 0001, 0002......0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0001, 0002......0012, 0013

File name (image number)

Card A 0001, 0002......0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0014, 0015....... 0025, 0026

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i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are

assigned as follows.

When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next

recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.

Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ..... 0025, 0026

Previously recorded files

When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next

recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.

Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ..... 0025, 0026

Previously recorded files

HINT

i Until the file number continued function is turned “OFF”, consecutive file

names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number continued function be returned to “OFF” at the end of each photography session.

What about the internal memory?

i The file number continued function works the same for the internal

memory.

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OPTION SETTINGS

Initializing the card memory and internal memory

A card must be formatted with this camera:

i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.

The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.

CAUTION Caution during reformatting

i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card

is being formatted.

Reformatting erases the data

i When the card or internal memory is initialized, all the recorded data is

erased. Protected data is also erased, so before reformatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.

Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from a reformatted card)

i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the

camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.

i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted

card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even by the use of data recovery software.

i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically

destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is recommended that you use the camera’s full format function to reformat the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user.

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Resetting the camera settings

Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.

HINT

i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:

Date and time setting Language setting TV system setting File No. continued setting

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OPTION SETTINGS

Checking the remaining internal memory and card memory

You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

Set the recording mode to the singleshot or sequential shots mode.

Set the recording mode to the video clip recording mode. h The remaining recording time is

shown on the monitor.

h The remaining number of images

and video recording time will differ depending on the resolution and video size settings.

Remaining number of images

Remaining recording time

00:06:05

143

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For audio data

Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 11).

h The remaining audio recording time

is shown.

HINT

i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording

time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then erase them from the card.

i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording

time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by changing the resolution setting or video size setting (pages

i The maximum number of images is 99,999, and the maximum video/audio

recording time is 99:59:59. Note that if a large-capacity card is used, the remaining number of images or recording time may not be correctly displayed.

Remaining recording time

13:23:29

4 and 6).

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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE

When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

h The battery pack remaining charge

indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor.

h Due to the battery pack

characteristics, when the ambient temperature is low, appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge.

Battery pack

remaining

charge indicator

No indication, or

may

Battery remaining charge

Approx. full. ( appears only in certain operation modes.)

Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play

back images. If this icon flashes when the shutter button

is pressed, images cannot be captured. Recharge the battery pack.

Battery pack remaining

charge indicator

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HINT

i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack

charge on the Information Screen

i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the

flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]), the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.

i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking

pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept warm in your pocket until ready to use.)

(page 28).

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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV

Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.

Yellow plug To the VIDEO input

terminal

Supplied dedicated AV interface cable

To the USB/AV terminal

Switch input to

VIDEO

White plug To the AUDIO input (L)

terminal

Playback

i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch

to VIDEO input.

i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the

camera’s monitor.

i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the

camera’s monitor.

i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is

used to play back voice memos and audio recordings as well.

CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully

i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly

oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.

i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.

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DIRECT PRINTING

Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).

Print preparations

1 Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to

connect the camera to the printer.

h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the printer’s USB

connector.

h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER

PRINTER

CANCEL

SELECTOK

Supplied dedicated USB interface cable

To USB connector

To the USB/AV terminal

on the printer

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DIRECT PRINTING

DATE

Print this image?

Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the images to

print appears.

CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer

i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera

may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable.

i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is

slower.

i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that

the remaining battery charge is sufficient.

Insert and pull out the cable carefully

i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly

i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.

Print this image?

: : 1

DATE

DATEPRINT

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To select one image and print it (print selected image)

DATE

Print this image?

Procedure to select one still image and print it.

1 Complete the printing setup (page 38).

Press the [l] or [m] button. h Display the image you wish to print.

Print this image?

: : 1

DATE

DATEPRINT

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DIRECT PRINTING

DATE

Print this image?

Specify the number of prints or date-imprinted prints. <Specifying the number of prints>

h Press the [n] or [o] button to

specify the number of prints.

h Press the [n] or [o] button until

the desired number of prints is displayed.

h Press [W] on the zoom switch to

add a check mark (

) next to

Print this image?

: : 1

DATE

DATEPRINT

4 Press the SET button.

h Printing begins.

HINT To cancel printing

1 During printing, press the [o] button.

h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.

2 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.

h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.

CAUTION

i Do not specify dated prints for images that were captured with the date

imprint function (pages the photo print twice.

6 and 16) set to ON, or else the date will appear on

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To print all the images (all images)

DATE

Print all images?

Print all of the images.

1 Complete the printing setup (page 38).

2 Press the MENU button.

h The PictBridge Menu appears.

3 Select “PRINT ALL IMAGES”, and

press the SET button.

h The Print All Images Screen

appears.

4 Specify the number of prints or

date-imprinted prints. <Specifying the number of prints>

h Press the [n] or [o] button to

specify the number of prints.

h Press the [n] or [o] button until

the desired number of prints is displayed.

h Press [W] on the zoom switch to

add a check mark ( ) next to

5 Press the SET button.

h Printing begins.

CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card or internal memory

i Delete unwanted images before printing.

PictBridge MENU

PRINT 1 IMAGE

PRINT ALL IMAGES DPOF

OK EXIT

Print all images?

: : 1

DATE

DATEPRINT

1/1

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DIRECT PRINTING

Print the DPOF images?

To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images)

Procedure to print all the images that are set to print.

1 Make the print settings (page 22), and complete the printing setup

(page 38).

2 Press the MENU button.

h The PictBridge Menu appears.

3 Select “DPOF”, and press the SET

button.

h The Print Scheduled Images

Screen appears.

h An image that is set to print

(page 22) is displayed.

4 Press the SET button.

h Printing begins. h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed.

HINT

i In step 3, if you press the [l] or [m] button, you can confirm the images

that are set to print and their DPOF settings.

CAUTION

i Reserved images printing is not possible if a printer is used that does not

support your camera’s DPOF function.

i Multi-prints are not possible.

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PictBridge MENU 1/1

PRINT 1 IMAGE

PRINT ALL IMAGES DPOF

OK EXIT

Print the DPOF images?

: : 1

To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings)

Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.

1 Complete the printing setup (page 38).

2 Press the MENU button.

h The PictBridge Menu appears.

Select the printer settings tab v, and press the SET button.

h The Printer Settings Menu appears.

DATE STAMP:

Print the date the photo was taken.

MEDIA TYPE:

Specify the type of paper used for printing.

PAPER SIZE:

Specify the size of paper used for printing.

LAYOUT:

Specify how the images are to be arranged on the paper.

QUALITY:

Select the print quality for the images.

PRINTER SETTINGS MENU

DATE STAMP MEDIA TYPE PAPER SIZE LAYOUT QUALITY

OK EXIT

Printer Settings tab

VALUES VALUES VALUES VALUES VALUES

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DIRECT PRINTING

4 Adjust the printer settings.

1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and

press the SET button.

h The screen to set the selected parameter appears.

2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the

SET button.

h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer

Settings Menu.

h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as

desired.

h The contents of the settings that can be made for each parameter

will differ depending on the printer. <When “V VALUES” is selected> h The images will be printed according to the settings specified on the

printer side.

HINT

i The parameters that are displayed on the Printer Settings Menu will differ

depending on the printer that is connected.

i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer

Settings Menu, select “V VALU E S ”.

i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s

printer settings will automatically change to “V VALU E S”.

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APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions.

Question Answer Action

Place the camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it.

Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F).

Replace with a new battery pack.

Recharge the battery pack.

Not a malfunction. Capture the image; the camera will determine when the flash is necessary.

Power

Shooting

Why doesn’t the power turn on?

Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly?

Why does the

icon appear? Why doesn’t the

flash operate?

Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power.

The ambient temperature is very low.

The battery pack life has expired.

The remaining battery pack power is low.

The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Shooting

Question Answer Action

Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?

Which resolution setting should I use?

What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?

— All settings except

— Select the resolution

— Because shooting

the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off.

setting according to the intended use. IjDz: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). t: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as e-mail attachments.

with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the CCD sensor and may produce a coarser image.

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Shooting

Monitor

Question Answer Action

How can I get the distant view into focus?

When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?

Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible?

— Set the scene

Condition due to the liquid crystals.

function to the landscape \ mode when photographing. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance

∞.

to Not a malfunction.

Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question Answer Action

Viewing

images

Why is the image too bright?

Why is the image out of focus?

Why doesn’t the zoom jump playback work?

Why is there no image (z is shown)?

Why do vertical stripes appear?

The subject was too bright.

The focus is not locked properly.

Zoom jump playback does not work for an image that was created from a magnified portion of a zoom jump image, or for video clips.

This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera.

If a bright subject is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image.

When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle.

Hold the camera correctly, and when the image is locked in focus, gently press the shutter button all the way to capture the image.

Not a malfunction.

Play back images that were recorded on a card using this camera.

Not a malfunction.

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Viewing

images

Printing

Misc.

Question Answer Action

Why isn’t the magnified image clear?

Why isn’t the captured image clear?

Can I play back image data that I edited using my computer?

Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing?

Why does the “Card full” or “Internal memory full” message appear?

Why does the “Card is protected” message appear?

Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.

The image was captured using the digital zoom.

— We cannot

There is a problem with the printer.

There is no more available memory on the card or in the camera’s internal memory.

The lock switch on the card is in the locked (protect) position.

Not a malfunction.

Not a malfunction. Zoom in only within the optical zoom range when shooting.

guarantee the accurate playback of data that has been edited using a computer.

Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer.

Delete unnecessary data, or use a card that has more memory available.

Move the lock switch to the unlocked position.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Misc.

Question Answer Action

Why can’t the camera be operated?

Can I use my camera abroad?

Why does the “System error” message appear?

A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause.

— If you have

A problem has occurred within the camera or card.

Remove the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again.

questions about using the power cord abroad, please consult with a dealer near you for advice.

Check the following items:

1 Remove the

2 Remove the

3 Install a different

If “System error” still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service.

card and then install it again.

battery pack and then install them again.

card.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. B: BASIC INSTRUCTION MANUAL A: ADVANCED INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAMERA

Reference

page

B-8

B-12

B-15

Power

Shooting

Problem Cause Action

No power. The battery

The camera turns off by itself.

An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed.

pack is dead. The battery

pack has not been inserted correctly.

The battery/ card compartment cover is not completely closed.

The power save function is operating.

The power is not turned on.

Recharge the battery pack.

Reinsert the battery pack, making sure to orient it correctly.

Close the battery/card compartment cover completely.

Not a malfunction. B-15

If the auto power off function was activated, turn the camera on before shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to turn it on.

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Problem Cause Action

An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed.

The operation buttons (arrow

Shooting

buttons, MENU button, etc.) do not work.

The flash does not operate.

The “Battery depleted” message appears.

The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached.

A finger is touching the shutter button, and the focus lock is active.

The flash off mode is selected.

The battery pack is dead.

The battery pack is consumed.

Install a new card.

Delete the images that are not necessary. Save the images to separate media, then delete all the images from the card.

Remove your finger from the shutter button, and then use the operation buttons.

Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode.

Recharge the battery pack.

Reference

page

B-12

B-33

—

B-48

B-8

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Shooting

Monitor

Viewing

images

Problem Cause Action

When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily.

There is noise in the captured image.

When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image.

No playback image appears.

The image is too dark.

The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position.

The ISO sensitivity setting is too high.

This occurs when the shutter speed is too fast.

The playback mode is not active.

The flash was blocked by a finger or other object.

The subject was too far away.

Not a malfunction. Release the zoom switch, and press it again.

Set the ISO sensitivity to a lower setting.

Set the ISO sensitivity to v or less.

Press the playback button [=].

Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed.

Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash.

Reference

page

B-46

A-6, 14

B-19

—

B-5

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Action

The image is too dark.

The image is too bright.

Viewing

images

The image is not in focus.

The subject was lit from behind.

There is not enough light.

The forced flash mode is selected.

The subject was too bright.

The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect.

The subject is too close to the camera.

The focus setting is not correct.

The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.

The focus is not locked properly.

The lens is dirty.

Use the forced flash mode.

Use the exposure correction function.

Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting.

Select a different flash mode.

Use the exposure correction function.

Set the ISO sensitivity to =.

Select the correct focus setting for your needs.

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button correctly.

Clean the lens.

Reference

page

B-48

A-6

A-6, 14

B-48

A-6

A-6, 14

B-52

B-24

—

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Viewing

images

Image

editing

Misc.

Problem Cause Action

The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.

A part of the image is missing.

“No image” is shown.

You cannot edit or rotate an image.

The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be deleted.

You cannot save a file size equivalent to the stated capacity of the card.

This is due to ambient lighting.

The white balance setting is incorrect.

The handstrap or a finger was blocking the lens.

There is no image stored in the installed card or the internal memory.

The protect mode is set.

You have attempted to delete data that is protected from accidental erasure.

The recording capacity is less than the value specified for the card.

Capture the image using the forced flash mode.

Set the white balance setting correctly.

Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed.

Play back after capturing images. —

Cancel the protect mode. A-8

Cancel the protect mode.

Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than the specified value. Please refer to the instructions that accompanied the card.

Reference

page

B-48

A-6, 15

—

A-8

B-

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Notes regarding the scene function

\ ]

The macro + focus range setting is not available.

The pan o, macro + and manual focus - focus range settings are not available. The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not available. The digital zoom is not available.

The resolution cannot be set to t or more. The flash is disabled even when shooting single shots.

The macro + focus range setting is not available.

The macro + and manual focus - focus range settings are not available. The flash is disabled even when shooting single shots. The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not available.

The pan o, macro + and manual focus - focus range settings are not available. The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not available. The digital zoom is not available.

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