Sanyo XACTI VPC-CA9, XACTI VPC-CA9EX, XACTI VPC-CA9GX User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VPC-CA9EX
VPC-CA9

Dual Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA9EX, VPC-CA9 and
VPC-CA9GX.
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 in a safe place for later reference.

VPC-CA9GX

Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of
California (USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

i 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 tr y to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-CA9
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS

i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries
and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from
your household waste.

Note:

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical
symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a
certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd:
cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used
electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan

FOR RUSSIAN USERS

This product is certified by an official cer tification company
which is authorized by the Russian Federation.

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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

For first-time users

Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual,
as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with
your camera’s operation.

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To use the various camera features

Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in
this manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on “OTHER
DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS” in this manual. To connect to a
computer, please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL”.

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To use additional features

To use a computer to edit the recorded data or to save data to a DVD,
please read the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 143)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 150).

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.

attention to.

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Install the battery pack and card

1 Insert the battery pack.

Lever

1 Push

2 Open

Bottom side

Battery pack slot

1 Press the latch

2 Insert

2 Insert the SD Memory Card.

h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please

purchase a commercially sold card.

h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.

Card slot

2 Insert

1 Open

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Shooting

kVideo clip recording

1 Open the monitor unit, and

press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second.

h The camera turns on.

If the screen to set the date

h

and time appears, press
the MENU button 2 times
to cancel it.

For how to set the date
and time, see page 32.

2 Record.

To record a video clip:

h Press the [ ] button to

begin recording a video
clip.

h Press the [ ] button

again to end the
recording.

To take a photo:

h Press the [ ] button.
h A still image is captured.

[ ] button

ON/OFF button

Monitor unit

[ ] button

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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go

i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in

case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card
flaw.

Playback

1

Press the REC/PLAY button.

h

The display changes to
the Playback Screen.

REC/PLAY button

SET button

2 Select the image to play

back.

h Press the [G] or [H]

button to move the
orange frame to the
image you wish to play
back.

h The image information for

the framed image is
shown at the bottom of
the screen.

Arrow buttons

100-0006

10.2MB 00:00:08

HD-SHQ

OK

Orange frame

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3 Press the SET button.

<Video clip playback>

h Playback begins.

<To return to the recording mode>

h Press the REC/PLAY button.

When you are finished using the camera...

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.

To continue to the next operation...

Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.

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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD
(Windows Vista)

Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your
captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Xacti
Software CD can be found on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

Install application program

1 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive.

h The installation window opens.

2 Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO].

h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown

on the monitor to install the program.

h When the window appears requesting to restart your computer, click

the [Finish] button to reboot.

3 Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s DVD drive.

<About the Kodak online service>

h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the

website introducing Kodak’s online ser vice appears. Check the [No
thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.

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Copy data from your camera to the computer

Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the
computer.

1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface

cable to connect your camera to the computer.

h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the

computer’s USB connector.

2 Turn on the camera (page 30).

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

SET button

Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL

CANCEL OK

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To USB connector

To USB/AV terminal
on the camera

on the computer

3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the computer

connection mode appears.

USB CONNECTION

CARD READER
MTP
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL

4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.

5 Copy data from your camera to a computer.

OK

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Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista
users)

Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For
information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia
Extreme. To access the TotalMedia Extreme Help file, click the [?] Help button
on the TotalMedia Extreme start screen.

1 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive.

2 Double-click the [TotalMedia Extreme] icon on your desktop.

h The TotalMedia Extreme application star ts, and the star tup page

appears.

[Create video] icon

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3 Click the [Create video] icon.

h The “Create DVD” window appears.

[Video] button

4 Click the [Video] button in the “Insert” field.

h The screen to select the video clip file to write to a DVD appears.
h Click the file you wish to write to a DVD.
h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting

files.

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5 Click on the [Open] button.

h The file(s) selected in step 4 and the DVD file capacity appear in the

“Create DVD” window.

[Design] tab

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6 Click the [Design] tab.

h The window appears to design the title menu for when the DVD is

played back.

h Select the desired design.

[Preview/Produce] tab

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7 Click the [Preview/Produce] tab.

h A warning regarding the image quality of the preview image appears.

8 Click the [OK] button.

h The screen to begin burning to disk appears.

[Burn] button

9 Double-click the [Burn] button.

h The “save project” confirmation window appears.

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10 Click the [Yes] button.

h Enter a name for the project file.

11 Click the [Save] button.

h The “Burn disk” window appears.

[OK] button

12 Click the [OK] button.

h Burning begins.
h Depending on your computer’s capacity, it may take some time to burn

a large file.

h When burning is completed, the DVD is ejected from the DVD drive.

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13 Click the [OK] button.

14 Click the [×] button to close the “Create DVD” window.

h The TotalMedia Extreme top page appears.

15 Click the [×] button to close the startup page.

h TotalMedia Extreme is exited.

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CAUTION
Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec
appear?

When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to
confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The
MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete
the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.

i Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to

complete this procedure. Please confirm that your computer is connected
to the Internet.

1 When the window requesting confirmation to activate the MPEG-2

Codec appears, click the [Yes] button.

h The ArcSoft website appears.

2 Click on [Special downloads].

h The window appears for you to enter your email address, name, license

ID, etc.

h Enter the correct information.

3 Click the [Submit] button.

h Soon thereafter, the URL for the download to activate the MPEG-2

Codec will be sent to the email address you entered in step 2.

4 Click the download URL link.

h The program will be downloaded to your computer.

5 Double-click the icon for the downloaded program.

h Follow the instructions to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.
h DVD burning via the TotalMedia Extreme program is now enabled.
h When the procedure above has been completed, continue to the

procedure to burn to DVD.

United States/Canada

Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/support/
E-mail Support: http://www.arcsoft.com/public/
content_page.asp?pageID=83
Hours: M-F from 9:00am - 5:00pm

(Pacific Standard Time, excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)

Language: English

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Europe

Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support
Email Support: [e-mail]
Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT

(excluding holidays observed by ArcSofts Affilitate)
F from 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT
(excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft’s Affilitate)
(Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable)

Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch

China

Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/support
E-Mail Support: [e-mail]
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm

(Beijing local time) (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)

Language: Chinese

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How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital video feature.

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Important!

This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8)
waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that
failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury
that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully
read and heed the following cautions.

Concerning your camera’s
waterproof feature

NOTE

k Before using the camera

i

When closing the battery/card compartment cover,
make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair,
dust, etc. is caught in the seal.

i

Make sure that the battery/card compartment cover is
completely and securely closed to prevent water from
getting inside the camera and damaging it.

i

Please note that the camera accessories are not
waterproof.

k Cautions concerning use in water

i

The waterproof properties of the camera apply to fresh
water and saltwater only; they do not apply to cleaning
substances, chemicals or water from spas, etc. In
case of a splash, immediately wipe off any moisture.

i

Do not immerse in water at a depth greater than 1.5 m
(4.92 ft.).

i

Do not subject the camera to high-pressure water.

i

Do not immerse in water for longer than 60 minutes.
After 60 minutes of use in water, allow it to dry for at
least 10 minutes.

i

Do not immerse in water that is warmer than 40°C
(104

°

F).

i

Do not open and close the battery/card compartment
cover when the camera is wet or while it is immersed
in water.

i

Do not open and close the battery/card compartment cover with wet hands.

i

Do not open the battery/card compartment cover on the beach or at the
poolside.

i

Do not jolt the camera while it is immersed in water. Doing so may cause the
battery/card compartment cover to open.

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NOTE

k Storing and maintaining your camera

i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been

immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to
it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of
the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s
waterproof capability.

i After the camera has been used in water, use fresh

water to wash it. Never use soap or detergent to
clean the camera, as doing so will cause deterioration
of the camera’s waterproof capability.

i After washing the camera, take care to completely

drain it, and use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops of
water adhering to it (page 67).

i Do not leave the camera in an environment colder than

0 °C (32°F) or warmer than 40 °C (104°F), as doing so
may cause deterioration of the camera’s waterproof
capability.

i Waterproof seals are used in this camera. It is

recommended that the waterproof seals be replaced
every year with new ones. For replacing the seals,
please consult your dealer.
* Please note that there is a fee for replacing the

waterproof seal.

k Other cautions

i Do not subject the camera to severe jolts, as doing so may deform the

battery/card compartment cover or camera body, thus compromising its
waterproof capability. If the camera has been subjected to a strong jolt,
please consult with your dealer.

HINT
What is “JIS IPX8” (formerly “JIS protection grade 8”)?

i “JIS IPX8” specifies that a device is protected against the effects of

continuous immersion in water.

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CONTENTS

QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11

How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13

Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 15

What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 15

SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................................................... 16

Waterproof capability .................................................................... 16

Movable monitor for any shooting angle ....................................... 17

Capture still shots while recording a video clip ............................. 18

Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images ....... 19

SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 20

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 21

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 23

Recharging the battery pack ......................................................... 24

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ................................ 25

Install the battery pack .................................................................. 25

Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-A2U/A2EX) ....... 26

Install the card .............................................................................. 28

About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 29

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 30

Turning on the camera .................................................................. 30

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is

active ........................................................................................ 30

Turning off the camera .................................................................. 31

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 32

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE .......................................................................... 35

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 36

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 36

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 37

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 41

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 45

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 SIMPLE

SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................53

For best results ..............................................................................53

Using the autofocus .......................................................................54

Select the recording size ...............................................................56

Select the focus setting .................................................................57

Hints for taking pictures .................................................................58

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................59

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................60

Using the flash ...............................................................................62

SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........64

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................66

AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER ..........................................67

PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................69

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............71

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................72

PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................73

DELETING FILES .................................................................................74

Delete single/delete all ..................................................................74

Delete selected ..............................................................................75

PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................77

Multi-image display ........................................................................77

Selecting the playback folder ........................................................78

Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................79

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 NORMAL

SHOOTING

RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 80

Video setting ................................................................................. 80

Still image setting .......................................................................... 83

Scene select setting ...................................................................... 84

Filter setting .................................................................................. 84

Self-timer setting ........................................................................... 85

RECORDING MENU 2 ......................................................................... 86

Video stabilizer setting .................................................................. 86

Focus range setting ...................................................................... 87

Focus mode setting ...................................................................... 88

Light-measuring mode setting ...................................................... 88

ISO sensitivity setting ................................................................... 89

RECORDING MENU 3 ......................................................................... 90

White balance setting ................................................................... 90

Exposure setting ........................................................................... 91

Face chaser setting ...................................................................... 92

High sensitivity mode setting ........................................................ 93

Exposure compensation ............................................................... 94

PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK MENU 1 ........................................................................... 96

Slideshow settings ........................................................................ 96

File protect setting ........................................................................ 97

Resize ........................................................................................... 99

Rotate ........................................................................................... 99

PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 100

Correcting the image .................................................................. 100

Editing video clips ....................................................................... 101

Printing instructions .................................................................... 112

FILE INFO DISPLAY .......................................................................... 115

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 OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................116

INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................117

Setting up the shortcuts ...............................................................123

TV output setting .........................................................................125

File No. continued setting ............................................................129

Formatting (initializing) ................................................................131

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................132

Checking the remaining number of images and

video recording time ................................................................132

For audio recordings ...................................................................133

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............134

 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................136

Connecting to a standard video input terminal ............................137

Connect to the 480p/720p terminal .............................................138

PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..................................................................139

CONNECTING TO A PRINTER

PRINTING ...........................................................................................140

Print preparations ........................................................................140

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 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 143

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 150

Camera ....................................................................................... 150

Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 158

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 160

Camera ....................................................................................... 160

Camera connectors .................................................................... 164

Battery life ................................................................................... 164

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/

Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 165

Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 166

Supplied battery pack charger .................................................... 167

Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 167

Others ......................................................................................... 168

Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first

take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and

ready to go ............................................................................. 169

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 170

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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION

Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.

Shooting/recording

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Getting started
shooting/recording

• “VIDEO CLIP
RECORDING” on
page 59

• “SHOOTING SINGLE
SHOTS” on page 60

• “Sequential shots” on
page 83

• “Audio recording” on
page 80

Optimize the photo
quality

• “Select the recording
size” on pages 42 and

56.

• “Video setting” on
pages 46 and 80

• “Still image setting” on
pages 46 and 83

Capture fast-moving subjects

• “Scene select” (sports mode) on page 46

Suppress camera shake effect

• “Video stabilizer setting” on pages 48 and 86

Log the date and time
of your photos

• “DATE AND TIME
SETTING” on page 32

Zoom in on the
subject

•“MACRO­PHOTOGRAPHY
(ZOOM)” on page 66

Close-up
photography

• “Focus range” (super
macro mode) on
pages 42 and 48

• “Select the focus setting”
(super macro mode) on
page 57

For more accurate
focus

• “How to use the manual
focus” (manual focus) on
page 87

Set the focus to a
narrow range

• “Focus mode setting” on
page 88

Reduce noise when
recording

• “NOISE REDUCTION
setting” on page 120

Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics

• “Image quality setting” on page 120

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Shooting/recording

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Shoot in dark conditions

• “Exposure compensation” o n page 94

• “Using the flash” on page s 42, 46 and 62

• “Scene selec t setting” ( night view por trait mode /fireworks mode /lamp mode) on p ages 46
and 84

Increase the camera’s sensitivity

• “ISO sensitivit y setting” on pages 48 and 89

• “High sensiti vity mode sett ing” on pages 5 0 and 93

Photographing people

• “Scene selec t setting” (portrait mode/night view portrai t mode) on pag es 46 and 84

• “Filter setting” (cosmetic filter) on pages 46 and 84

Sharp face shots

• “Face chaser setting” on pages 50 and 92

Simplified operation for shooting/playback

• “SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE” on page 35

Photographing landscapes

• “Scene selec t” (landscap e mode) on page 4 6

Take a self-photo

• “Self-timer setting” on pages 46 and 85

Make images lighter
or darker

• “Exposure compensation”
on page 94

• “High sensitivity mode
setting” pages 50 and 93

Change the color of
the images

• “Filter setting”
(monochrome filter/sepia
filter) on pages 46 and 84

Measure the
brightness of a
specific area

• “Light-measuring mode
setting” on pages 48 and
88

Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity

• “ISO sensitivity setting”
pages 48 and 89

For a more precise
exposure setting

• “Exposure setting”
(manual exposure control)
on pages 50 and 91

Make white appear
natural

• “White bal ance setting ” on
pages 50 and 90

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Playback

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Getting started
viewing images

• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO
CLIPS AND STILL
IMAGES” on page 69

• “Audio playback” on
page 82

Continuous playback

• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 44, 72 and 96

Adjust the monitor brightness

• “BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 120

Playback on a TV

• “PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 139

Set the TV system

• “TV output setting” on pages 120 and 125

Adjust the speaker
volu me

• “PLAYBACK VOLUME”
pages 44 and 73

Search for image/
audio files

• “Multi-image display” on
page 77

• “Selecting the playback
folder” on pages 52 and
78

Magnify an image

• “Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 79

Adjust the speaker volume

• “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on pages 44 and 73

Change the angle of
view

• “Rotate” on pages 51 and
99

Reduce the photo
size

• “Resize” on pages 51
and 99

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File managing/processing

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Search for image/audio files

• “Multi-image display” on page 77

• “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 78

Delete files

• “DELETING FILES” on
pages 44 and 74

Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips

• “Editing video clips” on pages 52 and 101

Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint

• “Printing instructions” on pages 52 and 112

View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were
recorded

• “FILE INFO D ISPLAY” on page 11 5

Protect files from accidental erasure

• “File protect setting” on pages 51 and 97

Format a card

• “Formatting (initializing)” on pages 122 and 131

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Using with a computer

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Use the camera as a card reader

• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 11 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your
camera

• "The software" on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Copy data from your
camera to a computer

• "Copy data from your
camera to the computer"
on page ix

• "Operating environment"
on page 6 in the Xacti
Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• “SETTING THE
CONNECTION MODE”
on page 9 in the Xacti
Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Playba ck

• “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 8 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Using as a webcam

• “USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 14 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Record an image of the computer screen

• "INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE" on page 15 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• "SCREEN CAPTURE" on page 16 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Using with Windows Vista

• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in
the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

English 10

CHECKING THE INCLUDED
ACCESSORIES

i Handstrap and soft case

(pages 13 and 14): 1 set

i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23

and 25): 1

Dedicated

i

(page 140, page 9 in the Xacti
Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL): 1

USB interface ca ble

i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM)

(page 4 in the Xacti Software
CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL):
1

i Lithium-ion battery pack

charger (page 23): 1

i Dedicated AV interface cable

(page 136): 1

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i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL

(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.

English 12

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

How to use the accessories

k Handstrap

13 English

k Soft case

English 14

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Media cards that can be used with this camera

The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:

i SD Memory Card
i SDHC Memory Card

What “card” means in this manual

i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be

used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Your dual camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still
photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image
while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording.

Waterproof capability

The camera is equipped to safely be used in water at a temperature of less
than 40 °C (104°F), at a depth of less than 1.5 m (59 in.), for up to
approximately 60 minutes. You can enjoy taking pictures at the beach or by
the pool.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Movable monitor for any shooting angle

The movable monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to
get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of
yourself.

If you swivel the
monitor unit to its
farthest position, the
image on the monitor
will be inverted.

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Capture still shots while recording a video clip
(page 64)

Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to
keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo
without interrupting the video clip recording.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Lots of accessories for optimal use of your
captured images (page 20)

Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect
the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the
software in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your
original DVDs and CDs.

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SYSTEM MAP

You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.

Internet

Computer

Dedicated USB
interface cable

Printer

Dedicated AV
interface cable

TV

DC adaptor
(Optional)

Commercially available
SD Memory Card

AC adaptor
(Optional)

i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible

printer

i Photo shop

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SETUP

SETUP

PARTS NAMES

Front

Flash

Lens

Speaker

Stereo microphone

REC/PLAY button

ON/OFF button

There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will
not affect its waterproof properties.
Concerning the drainage holes, see page 67.

Monitor unit

To o p en

Strap holder

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Rear

[ ] button

MENU button

[G] button

[W/P] button

Monitor
i When the camera is set to the

HD mode, black bars appear
along the top and bottom borders
of the monitor, and the screen
display changes to the 16:9
aspect ratio. In the Instruction
Manual, however, these black
bars are not shown in the
illustration of the screen.

Multi-indicator

Tripod stand hole

[ ] button

[T/]] button

[H] button

SET button

Battery/card
compartment
cover

SETUP

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

1 Insert the battery pack in the

battery charger.

h Insert it in the direction

indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.

2 Connect the supplied power

cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.

h Insert the connector straight

and securely.

3 Plug the power plug into a

power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).

h Charging begins.
h During charging, the

CHARGE indicator is lit red.

h The charging time is approx.

90 minutes.

4 When the CHARGE indicator

turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.

CHARGE indicator

[o] mark

Battery pack

Socket

To power outlet

Power cord

CHARGE indicator

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Recharging the battery pack

Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before
using it in your camera. For charging the batter y pack, use the supplied
charger.
Charge the batter y pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it
whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING
BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 134).

If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...

i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.

Ambient temperature during recharging

i During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is

normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during recharging be

between about 0 °C and 40 °C (32°F and 104°F). Due to the
characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32°F), it
may not be possible to sufficiently recharge it.

i When the battery pack temperature is high, it may take longer to recharge

it.

Recharge a battery pack in the following cases

i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time
i Newly purchased batter y pack

SETUP

English 24

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
AND CARD

Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct.

Install the battery pack

1 Open the battery/card compartment

cover.

h While gently pressing the lever,

open the battery/card compartment
cover.

2 Insert the battery pack.

h Press the latch, insert the battery

pack, and firmly push it all the way
in.

Bottom side

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Lever

1 Push

Battery pack slot

2 Open

1 Press the latch

2 Inser t

<To remove the battery pack...>

h Press the latch securing the battery

pack, and remove the batter y pack.

1 Press the latch

2 Pull out

3 Close the battery/c ard compartment

cover.

h Press the PUSH LOCK par t to

close the cover securely.

h At the time of purchase the battery

pack is not charged. Be sure to fully
charge the battery pack (page 23).

Press the PUSH LOCK par t
to securely close the cover.

Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately:
VAR-A2U/A2EX)

1 Insert

2 Connect the

AC adaptor

To power outlet

SETUP

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD

CAUTION
Close the battery/card compartment cover securely

i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed

completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the
battery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such as
sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the seal.

Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been
in continuous use for a long time

i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a

long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the charge
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.

Does the battery pack appear swollen?

i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when

stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety
hazard.

HINT
About the internal backup battery

i This camera’s internal batter y serves to maintain the date and time

settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack

i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it

is therefore recommended that the batter y pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.

To prolong the life of the battery pack

i Although the batter y pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life

of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.
h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other

high-temperature environments.

h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.

After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially
discharge it before recharging it again.

h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the

partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.

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Install the card

The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera
(page 131).

1 Open the battery/card

compartment cover.

2 Insert the card.

h Firmly insert the card until it

clicks into place.

3 Close the battery/card compartment cover.

<When removing the card...>

h To remove the card, press it

down, and then release. The
card will protrude slightly, and
you can then pull it out.

2 Push

3 Pull out

Card slot

2 Insert

1 Open

SETUP

1 Open

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD

CAUTION
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card

i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so,

you risk losing the data stored in the card.

HINT
Shooting without a card installed

i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the

card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back
from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no
card installed, the inter nal memory icon is shown on the monitor to let
you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s
internal memory.

About the temperature alert icon \

During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as
described below.

k

When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature
rises during use

h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the

camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor. It
is still possible to record and play back even when the \ icon is lit;
however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and
turn the camera off.

h If the temperature rises further, the \ icon will start to flash, and the

camera will turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or
as long as the \ icon remains flashing). Please wait until the
temperature has dropped before resuming use.

h

During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time
starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows
0 seconds, recording stops.

h

If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while
the \ icon is flashing), it cannot be tur ned on again until the
temperature has dropped (or as long as the \ icon remains flashing).

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

1 Open the monitor unit, and press the

ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

h If you press the REC/PLAY button for

at least 1 second, the camera turns
on in the playback mode.

h If you press the ON/OFF button once,

the camera will switch to the power
save mode.

Monitor unit

ON/OFF button

Turning on the camera when the power save
(sleep) function is active

In order to preserve batter y pack power, the power save (sleep) function will
automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during
shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset
setting).

i When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any

of the following methods:

h Press the ON/OFF button.
h Press the [ ] or [ ] button.
h Open the monitor unit.
h Press the SET button.

i The camera will switch to the standby mode after the power save function

has been active for about 1 hour, or when you close the monitor unit.

i The power save mode will not be activated while you are recording.
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is

activated (page 122).

i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the

dedicated USB interface cable, the power save function is disabled, and
the camera turns off after about 12 hours.

SETUP

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

h The camera turns off.
h To turn off the camera while it is in the recording mode or power save

mode, press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

HINT
To immediately activate the power save function

i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.

About the standby mode

i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the

camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.

CAUTION
If the K icon appears...

i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded

with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 32),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
screen appears. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
* To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2009

1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and

press the SET button.

h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h Follow the procedures below to

enable or disable the date display
during playback, to set the display
format for the date, and to set the
date and time.

h To display the Recording or

Playback Screen, press the
MENU button 2 times.

SET button

MENU button

CLOCK SET

SETUP

DATE
TIME
DISP

2009/02/01
00:00

Y / M / D

SET

OK

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

2 Set the date.

1 Select “DATE”.
2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Screen

appears.

3 Set the date to “2009/12/24”.

h The date is set in the

following order: Set the year
→ Set the month → Set the
day.

h Press the [G] or [H] button to

select year, month or day.
Press the [T/]] or [W/P]
button to increase or decrease
the number.

4 Press the SET button.

3 Set the clock.

1 Select “TIME”.
2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Time Screen

appears.

3 Set the time to “19:30”.

h The time is set in the

following order: Set the hour
→ Set the minute.

h A 24-hour clock is used for

the time display.

4 Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

DATE

CLOCK SET

TIME

1

2009/12/24

OK

9:30

OK

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4 Set the order in which the date is

displayed during playback.

1 Select “DISP”.
2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Format Screen

appears.

3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P]

button .
h Press the [T/]] button to

change the displayed date
order as follows:

Y/M/D → M/D/Y → D/M/Y

Press the [W/P] button to change it in the reverse order.

4 Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

DISP Y / M / D

OK

5 Press the MENU button.

h The date and time setting is completed.
h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.

HINT
About the settings backup

i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an

internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a
small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about
7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow step 1).

To correct the date and time settings

1 Turn on the camera.
2 Display the Option Menu [E1] (page 116).
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the date and time appears.
h The current date and time settings are shown.

4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.

SETUP

English 34

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

Switch between the recording mode (for shooting) and the playback mode (for
viewing your recorded images).

1 Turn on the camera (page 30).

2 Press the REC/PLAY

button.

h The mode changes.
h The mode changes each

time the REC/PLAY button
is pressed.

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REC/PLAY button

<Example of the recording

<Example of the playback

mode>

100-0006

10.2MB 00:00:08

HD-SHQ

mode>

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OK

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used
and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables
full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for
your purposes.

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL
modes

1 Turn on the camera (page 30).

h The previous mode is active.

2 Press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.

3 Select the operating mode icon,

and press the SET button.

h Switch from the SIMPLE mode

to the NORMAL mode, or from
the NORMAL mode to the
SIMPLE mode.

h Press the MENU button to

cancel the Menu Screen.

Switch to detailed
normal menu

S

N

EXIT OK

Operating mode icon

<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>

1
2
3

Press SET button
to switch to

1

2

simple Menu

3

EXIT OK

SS NN

Operating mode icon

<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode
Menu Screen

1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 35).

2 Select the desired operating mode (page 36).

3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen appears.
h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

MENU button

Switch to detailed
normal menu

S

N

EXIT OK

<Example: SIMPLE Mode

Recording Menu>

1
2
3

Press SET button
to switch to

1
2

simple Menu

3

EXIT OK

SS NN

<Example: NORMAL Mode

Recording Menu>

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Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu

4 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to

change, and press the SET button.

h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.

Press

Press

Press

Select an item to change

Description of
selected item

Select video
and photo size

S

N

EXIT OK

To keep in HDTV size

9

2

HD

HDTV size
9M [4:3]

EXIT

OK

<Setting Screen>

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Using the NORMAL Mode Menu

4 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select a tab.

h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.

5 Press the [H] button.

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Press

Press

Press

Ta b

RECORDING MENU1

1

VIDEO

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT
FILTER

1
2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

EXIT OK

SS NN

RECORDING MENU1

1

VIDEO

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT
FILTER

1

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

EXIT OK

HD-SHQ

-

S

9

M

HD-SHQ

-

S

9

M

6 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to

change, and press the SET button.

h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Select an item

Press

Press

Press

HINT
About the applicable mode indicator

i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is

effective.

: This setting is effective during still image shooting.
: This setting is effective during video clip recording.

: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip

recording.

to change

RECORDING MENU1

1

VIDEO

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT
FILTER

1
2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

EXIT OK

Applicable mode

PHOTO

4000x3000

12

M

3456x2592

-

9

M

H

-

3456x2592

9

M

S

3456x1944 [16:9]

6.7

M

1600x1200

2

M

0.9

M

1280x720 [16:9]

<Setting Screen>

OK

HD-SHQ

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S

9

M

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen

SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu

Select video
and photo size

1

2

3

4

S

N

EXIT OK

5

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1 Recording size (page 56)

h Select the video clip size to

record, and the still image size
to shoot.

: The video clip size will

w

i

2 Focus range (page 57)

h Select the focus range that

7: The camera automatically

8: The camera focuses on a

be 1280 × 720 pixels,
and the still image size
will be 3456 × 2592
pixels.

: The video clip size will

be 640 × 480 pixels,
and the still image size
will be 1600 × 1200
pixels.

corresponds to the distance to
the subject.

focuses on the subject
within a range of 50 cm
(19.69 in.) to infinity
(normal).

subject within a range of
1cm (0.39in.) to 80cm
(31.50 in.) (super macro).

3 Flash (page 62)

h Specify how the flash will

operate.

9: The camera detects the

subject brightness and
uses the flash only when
necessary.

:: The flash operates with

every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.

;: The flash does not operate

even in dark situations.

4 (page 36)

S

N

h Set to the NORMAL mode.

5 Remaining battery power

indication (page 134)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

3

21

4

SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu

Start slideshow

43 English

OK

5

1 Slideshow (page 72)

h Specify the slideshow settings

and play the slideshow.

2 Playback volume (page 73)

h Adjust the volume for video

clip and audio file playback.

3 Delete (page 74)

h Delete files.

4 (page 36)

S

N

h Set to the NORMAL mode.

5 Remaining battery power

indication (page 134)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen

NORMAL Mode Recording Menu

<Tab 1>

RECORDING MENU1

1

VIDEO

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT
FILTER

1

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

EXIT OK

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1
2

-

9

M

S

3
4
5
6
7

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1 Video clip settings (page 80)

<HD mode>

&: Record at 1280 × 720

pixels, 30 fps (30p).

<SD mode>

(: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,

60 fps (60p).

): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,

30 fps (30p).

<: Make an audio recording.

2 Still image settings (page 83)

I: Image size is 4000 × 3000

pixels.

J: Image size is 3456 × 2592

pixels (low compression).

K: Image size is 3456 × 2592

pixels (normal
compression).

Q: Image size is 3456 × 1944

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

G: Image size is 1600 × 1200

pixels.

,: Image size is 1280 × 720

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

[: Image size is 640 × 480

pixels.

v:3456× 2592-pixel

sequential shots.

t:1600× 1200-pixel

sequential shots.

3 Scene select (page 84)

=: Full auto setting

a: Spor ts mode
>: Portrait mode

+: Landscape mode

/: Night view portrait mode

k: Snow & beach mode

[: Underwater mode

+: Fireworks mode

Q: Lamp mode

4 Filter (page 84)

&: No filter
%: Cosmetic filter
W: Monochrome filter

,: Sepia filter

5 Flash

k: The camera will detect the

subject brightness and use
the flash only when
necessary.

m: The flash will operate with

every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.

l: The flash will not operate

even in dark situations.

6 Self-timer (page 85)

N: Self-timer is off.
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds

after the [ ] or [ ]
button is pressed.

x: Shooting begins

10 seconds after the [ ]
or [ ] button is pressed.

7 Remaining battery power

(page 134)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

<Tab 2>

1

RECORDING MENU2

VIDEO STABILIZER

2

FOCUS

3

FOCUS MODE
EXP MEASURE

1

2

ISO

3

EXIT OK

1
2
3
4
5

6

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1 Video stabilizer (page 86)

h Compensate for camera shake

during video clip recording.

\: Record with image

stabilizer on.

]: Record without image

stabilizer.

2 Focus range (page 87)

h Select the focus range that

corresponds to the distance to
the subject.

*: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject
within a range of 50 cm
(19.69 in.) to infinity
(normal).

-: Set the focus distance

manually (manual).

+: The camera focuses on the

subject within a range of
1cm (0.39in.) to 80cm
(31.50 in.) (super macro).

3 Focus mode (page 88)

B: 9-point range finder focus
C: Spot focus

4 Light-measuring mode

(page 88)

X: Multi-section light

measuring

W: Center-weighted light

measuring

Y: Spot light-measuring

5 ISO sensitivity (page 89)

=: Sensitivity is set

automatically

*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50

u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400

6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800

-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600

* The indicated ISO value is the

standard output sensitivity.

6 Remaining battery power

(page 134)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

<Tab 3>

1

RECORDING MENU3

2

WHITE BALANCE

EXPOSURE

3

FACE CHASER
HIGH SENSITIVITY

1

2

DIGITAL ZOOM

3

P

EXIT OK

1
2
3
4
5

6

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1 White balance (page 90)

>: White balance is

automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient
lighting (auto).

r: For shooting in sunny

conditions (fair)

o: For shooting in overcast

conditions (cloudy)

p: For shooting under

fluorescent lighting
(fluorescent)

q: For shooting under

incandescent lighting
(incandescent)

^: For setting the most

accurate white balance
(one push)

2 Exposure (page 91)

@: The exposure is set

automatically.

T: Set the shutter speed

manually.

g: Set the aperture manually.
H: Set the aperture and

shutter speed manually.

3 Face chaser (page 92)

-: Enable face chaser.
.: Disable face chaser.

4 High sensitivity mode

(page 93)

1: Increased sensitivity
2: Normal sensitivity

5 Digital zoom

Q: Enable the digital zoom.

B: Disable the digital zoom.

6 Remaining battery power

indication (page 134)

SETUP

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

NORMAL Mode Playback Menu

<Tab 1>

PLAYBACK MENU1

1

SLIDESHOW

2

PLAY VOLUME
PROTECT

1

DELETE

2

ROTATE

3

RESIZE

EXIT OK

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

1 Slideshow (page 96)

h Specify the slideshow settings

and play the slideshow.

2 Playback volume (page 73)

h Adjust the volume for video

clip and audio files playback.

3 Protect (page 97)

h File protect setting (delete

prohibited)

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4 Delete (page 74)

h Delete files.

5 Rotate (page 99)

h Rotate a still image.

6 Resize (page 99)

h Reduce the resolution of a still

image.

7 Remaining battery power

(page 134)

<Tab 2>

PLAYBACK MENU2

1

EDIT PHOTO

2

EDIT VIDEO
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

1

SELECT FOLDER

2

COPY

3

1
2
3
4
5

SETUP

EXIT OK

1 Edit photo (page 100)

h Repair the “red-eye” caused

by the flash, reduce the blur
from camera shake, or
enhance the contrast (still
images only).

2 Video clip edit (page 101)

h Edit video clips.

3 Printing instructions

(page 112)

h Specify the printing

instructions (DPOF settings).

6

4 Select folder (page 78)

h Select a folder to play back.

5 Copy

h Copy files from the card to the

internal memor y, or vice versa.

6 Remaining battery power

indication (page 134)

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SIMPLE

SHOOTING
SIMPLE/SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results

Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and
making sure the camera is stable.

Correct hold Incorrect hold

<Holding the camera>

Example 1:
Grip the camera by wrapping
the fingers of the right hand,
from the little finger to the
middle finger, around the
camera, and hook the index
finger above the lens.

Example 2:
Grip the camera by wrapping
the fingers of the right hand,
from the little finger to the index
finger, around the camera.

Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the
handstrap.

A finger is blocking the
lens or flash.

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Using the autofocus

The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain
conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the
autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture
images (page 57).

k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may not work.

i Subjects with low contrast, very

bright subjects at the center of the

image or dark subjects or locations

Use the focus-lock function to lock the

focus on an object with contrast at the

same distance as the desired subject.

i Subjects without vertical lines

Use the focus-lock function to lock the

focus while framing the subject

vertically, then re-orient the camera to

compose a horizontally framed image.

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may work, but not as desired.

i When both near and far objects are

present

Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject, then reposition
the camera to compose the picture.

i Fast-moving subjects

Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject, then reposition
the camera to compose the picture.

HINT

i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (page 99).
i When the [ ] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may

waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images
in any way.

i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the

image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

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Select the recording size

The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct
for the intended purpose.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the

recording size setting, and press the SET button.

To keep in HDTV size

9

2

HD

HDTV size
9M [4:3]

EXIT OK

w: The video clip size will be 1280 × 720 pixels, and the still image size

will be 3456 × 2592 pixels.

i: The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size

will be 1600 × 1200 pixels.

2 Select the desired video clip recording size, and press the SET

button.

h This completes the recording size setting.

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Select the focus setting

Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera
and the subject.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the

focus setting, and press the SET button.

All ranges

Automatic focus
(people, landscape, etc.)

EXIT

7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of

50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).

8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to

80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro).

2 Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.

h This completes the focus range setting.

OK

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Hints for taking pictures

Muting the operation sounds

i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be

muted (page 118).

Where are the image and audio files saved?

i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the

camera or in the camera’s internal memor y.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...

i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to

the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may

appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you

avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.

While the image files are being recorded...

i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to

the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.

Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.

However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the

camera’s internal memor y remaining capacity, in some cases the next

image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING

REC 00:00:09
5

1 Turn on the camera

(page 30), and set it to the
recording mode (page 35).

2 Press the [ ] button.

h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to

keep the [ ] button
pressed while recording.

h When the remaining

recording time available
for the currently recor ding
clip becomes little, a
countdown of the
remaining recording time
appears on the display.

3 End the recording.

h Press the [ ] button

again to stop recording.

[] button

Recording time

REC 00:00:09

REC 00:00:09
5

5

Available recording time

remaining

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Capture a still image (single-shot).

1 Turn on the camera (page 30),

and set it to the recording
mode (page 35).

2 Press the [ ] button.

1 Press the [ ] button

halfway.

h The autofocus operates,

and the image is focused
(focus lock).

2 Continue to gently press

the [ ] button all the
way.

h The shutter releases and

the image is captured.

h You can view the captured

image on the monitor by
keeping the [ ] button
depressed when you
capture the image.

12

[] button

-

9

M

S

Target mark

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

HINT
Adjusting the monitor brightness

i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen

for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 120) by pressing the
MENU button for at least 1 second.

What is the camera focusing on?

i A target mark & on the monitor

shows the area the camera is
focusing on.

i The camera automatically

determines the correct focus by
measuring from 9 different focus
points within the shooting area. If the
target mark is at a position that is
different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for
example, by changing the shooting
angle.

i The large target mark appears when

the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.

The focus and exposure can be
locked (NORMAL mode)

i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 123), you can

set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When the exposure
setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the autofocus
setting is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor.

i When the focus range (page 57) setting is changed, the focus lock is

released.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (NORMAL mode)

i In the NORMAL mode, the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown

on the Recording Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.

If the camera shake icon > appears... (NORMAL mode)

i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility

that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to
automatic (page 62).

i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +

mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.

Aperture

Target mark

F3.5
1/30

Camera shake icon

Shutter speed

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Using the flash

The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the

flash setting, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the flash operation appears.

Auto

Flash automatically

EXIT OK

9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only

when necessary.

:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the

conditions.

;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.

2 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.

h This completes the flash operation setting.

3 Press the [ ] button to take the picture.

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

CAUTION
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting

i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the

flash unit when shooting.

HINT

i The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images.
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and

123), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen
(NORMAL mode).

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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE

REC 00 : 00 : 09

RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP

You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.

1 Turn on the camera

(page 30), and set it to the
recording mode (page 35).

2 Press the [ ] button.

3 When you see a scene

you’d like to capture as a
still image. press the
[ ] button.

4 Press the [ ] button to

end the video clip
recording.

[] button

[ ] button

REC 00 : 00 : 09

REC 00 : 00 : 09

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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A
VIDEO CLIP

HINT

i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not

operate.

i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately

50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the video clip mode
setting (page 80). If you intend to capture a still image while recording a
video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video
recording time.

About the recording size of still images

i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on

the video clip recording size.

Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size

&, (16:9)
( [ (4:3)

)

h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.

t (4:3)
[ (4:3)

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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Point the camera lens at the

subject.

2 Press the [T/]] or [W/P]

button to compose the desired
image.

[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W/P]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is

pushed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.

h When the optical zoom factor

is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the [T/]]
button is pressed again, the
mode changes to the digital
zoom mode and zooming
continues.

[T] or [W] button

Monitor

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

3 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see
page 59.
For shooting single shots, see
page 60.
For shooting sequential shots,
see page 83.

When both
optical and digital
zoom are enabled

When optical
zoom only is
enabled

Optical zoom

Zoom bar

Digital zoom (yellow)

Poin ter

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AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER

After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely

1 Turn off the camera, and close the battery/card compartment cover

securely.

2 Wash the camera with fresh water.

Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for

h

about 5 minutes. Rotate the monitor unit several times to clean it
completely.

3 Allow the water to drain out through the drainage holes.

Drain the water through the five drainage holes.

h

Monitor unit Monitor unit

Drainage hole

Drainage hole

Drainage hole

.

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4 Dry the camera.

Use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops adhering to the camera, and leave

h

it to dry completely in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.

h

Water may seep out from the drainage holes if the camera is not
completely dry inside. Take special care not to let water get inside the
battery/card compartment.

h

Do not use a hair dryer or the like to dry the camera. Exposing the
camera to high temperatures may cause the camera and/or waterproof
seal to become deformed.

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PLAYBACK
SIMPLE/PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES

1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35).

2 Press the [G] or [H] button to display the image you wish to play

back.

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OK

Arrow buttons

SET button

3 Press the SET button.

h The image you selected in step 2 is

displayed fullscreen.

h If a video clip was selected, playback

begins.

<To return to the screen to select
playback files>
During still image playback:

Press the [W/P] button.

During video clip playback:

Press the [W/P] button once to stop
video clip playback, and press the
[W/P] again.

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REC/PLAY
button

To do this... Do this

Normal forward playback Press the SET button.

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

Pause

To p l ay b a ck

one image

at a time

(single-

frame step)

Slow

playback

To

accelerate

playback

Return to nor mal playback

HINT
If the a icon appears on the Playback Screen...

i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments

(page 81). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is

a slight pause at the point where the files are joined.

speed

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

During playback, press the SET button or
press the [T] button.
During accelerated playback, press the [T]
button.

After pausing playback, press the [H] button.

After pausing playback, press the [G] button.

After pausing playback, press and hold the
[H] button.

After pausing playback, press and hold the
[G] button.

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

[H] button is pressed, as follows:
Normal playback

Press the [G] button to resume normal
playback speed.

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

[G] button is pressed, as follows:
15× ← 10× ← 5×

Press the [H] button to resume normal
playback speed.

Press the SET button.

→ 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

How to save one frame from a video clip as a
still image

1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to

“snap” a photo.

2 Press the [ ] button.

h The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image.

HINT
The size of a video clip file is very large

i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be

played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the monitor or a television.)

i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible

shooting time indicated.

Display the video clip playback point

i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to

display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.

i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.

CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...

i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus

movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.

If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the

frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 37), select
the slideshow setting, and press
the SET button.

=

: Play back all files.

3: Play back video clips and

audio files.

c: Play back still image files.

SLIDESHOW

ALL
VIDEO
PHOTO

START

2 Select the type of file to play back,

and press the SET button.

h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press

the SET button or MENU button.

HINT
About the slideshow settings

i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback

Menu (page 96).

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PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 37), select
the playback volume setting, and
press the SET button.

h The volume control bar appears.

2 Press the [G] or [H] button to set

the volume, and press the SET
button.

h The playback volume is set, and

the display returns to the SIMPLE
Mode Playback Menu.

HINT
In the NORMAL mode

i When you select “PLAY VOLUME” from the NORMAL Mode Playback

Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.

PLAY VOLUME

4

VOLUME SETTING

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DELETING FILES

You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files,
selected files or all the files at one time.

Delete single/delete all

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 37), select
the delete setting, and press the
SET button.
DELETE SINGLE:

Deletes one file at a time.

DELETE SELECTED:

Deletes the selected files
(page 75).

DELETE ALL:

Deletes all files.

DELETE

DELETE SINGLE
DELETE SELECTED
DELETE ALL

OK

2 Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.

h The Delete Confir mation Screen appears.

<DELETE SINGLE>

h Press the [G] or [H] button to select the file you wish to delete.
h There is no confir mation screen when deleting single files. Please

make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

<DELETE ALL>

h Press the [G] or [H] button to confirm the files to delete.

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DELETING FILES

3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.

<DELETE SINGLE>

h The currently displayed file is deleted.
h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the

SET button.

<DELETE ALL>

h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,

select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is
completed, “No image” is shown.

Delete selected

Delete selected files.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the

delete setting, and press the SET button.

2 Select “DELETE SELECTED”,

and press the SET button.

h The screen to select files to

delete appears.

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DELETE OK

/

3 Select an image you wish to delete.

h Press the [G] or [H] button to move the orange frame to the file you

wish to delete.

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4 Press the SET button.

h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ ].
h Up to 100 files can be selected.
h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file,

move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.

5 Press the [ / ] button.

h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.

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

h The selected files are deleted.

HINT
In the NORMAL mode

i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and

press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.

CAUTION

i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete

protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 51 and 97),

and then follow the file delete procedure.

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PLAYBACK MODES

Multi-image display

1 Display the image you wish to

play back.

2 Press the [W/P] button.

h The 21-image display

appears.

3 Select the image to play back.

h Press the [G] or [H] buttons to

move the orange frame to the
desired image, and press the
SET button to switch to normal
(full-screen) playback of the
selected image.

h If the [W/P] button is

pressed while the 21-image
display is shown, the display
changes to the screen to
select a folder (page 78).

h It is not possible to perform the

file delete or file protect
settings on the 21-image
display.

Arrow buttons

SET button

REC/PLAY
button

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