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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-AZ3EX
VPC-AZ3
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-AZ3EX and VPC-AZ3.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure
to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY
AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place for later
reference.
Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
FOR AMERICAN USERS
œThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
œReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
œIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
œConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
œConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
œChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.’
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Model Number : VPC-AZ3
Trade Name : SANYO
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
œThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATION
To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given
below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to
playback.
SETUP
1Charge the battery pack (see pages 27 and 33).
2Install the battery pack (see page 28).
3Install the CompactFlash*1 (see page 28).
4Format the CompactFlash (see page 35).
NOTE
œThis camera uses a CompactFlash memory card
instead of photographic film to record images. Be sure
to install the CompactFlash before operating the
camera. A 16MB CompactFlash is supplied with this
camera*1. A 32MB CompactFlash is also available as a
separately sold accessory.
SHOOTING
1Take photos in the BASIC operation mode*2.
œSee “ ”Shooting in the BASIC mode on page 42.
œSee “ ”BASIC MODE on page 76.
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PLAYBACK
1Set the playback mode (see page 83).
2Play back the images.
œSee “ ”PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES on page 85.
œSee “ ”PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS on page 87.
œSee “ ”PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS on page 88.
*1: About the CompactFlash
This digital camera can use both CompactFlash and Microdrive cards for
data storage. This manual is written with the premise that CompactFlash
cards are used. In this manual, CompactFlash and Microdrive cards are
both referred to as “ ”card .
*2: Shooting in the BASIC mode
In the BASIC mode, the Scene Select function—whereby simply by
selecting one from a short list of shooting conditions, the suitable settings
are automatically completed—is available. Also, only the necessary
shooting settings are displayed, making it easy even for the novice
photographer to enjoy using this digital camera.
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera.
NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to
pay attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention
(see page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
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CONTENTS
OUTLINE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . 7
CAUTIONS CONCERNING HIGH TEMPERATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BPREPARATION
PARTS NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
FORMATTING A CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . 39
BCAPTURING IMAGES AND RECORDING SOUNDS
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SHOOTING/RECORDING MODE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
CAPTURING STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
AUDIO RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
BASIC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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BPLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MODE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
USING THE VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
DISPLAYING IMAGE INFORMATION (PLAYBACK INFO
SCREEN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
BEXPERT MODE
ADDING A VOICE MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
SETTING THE FOCUS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
WHITE BALANCE SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
SETTING THE EXPOSURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
SETTING THE NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
ADJUSTING THE COLOR TONES (REAL-COLOR EQUALIZER). . . . 111
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
QUICK SHOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE SHOOTING MODE
ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
EXPOSURE CORRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING
ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY (SHOOTING
INFO SCREEN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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CONTENTS
B OTHER FUNCTIONS
COPYING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
ADDING TEXT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
ADDING A VOICE MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
PRINT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL
ERASURE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
ERASING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
USB DIRECT-PRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
SETTING THE TV SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
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B CAMERA SETTINGS AND DISPLAYS
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
SETTING THE OPERATIONAL SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
HELP FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
DISPLAY LANGUAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
POWER SAVE MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
ASSIGNING FILE NAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE . . . . . . . . . 171
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
B APPENDICES
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND
CORRECTLY
CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA
WARNING
B If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange
odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the
power and remove the battery pack.
œ If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may
cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the
digital camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to make
sure no more smoke comes from the digital camera. Then
take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or open
the digital camera yourself.
B Do not modify or open the cabinet
œ High voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk of
fire or electric shock if they are touched. Any internal check,
setting, or repair should be performed by the dealer.
B Do not use while driving
œ Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the
LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause
an accident.
œ Be careful where you put down the digital camera inside an
automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind
the brake pedal and prevent braking.
œ When using the digital camera while walking, be very
careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to
avoid accidents.
B Be aware of your surroundings when using the digital
camera
œ Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the
digital camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or
injury.
œ Do not use the digital camera inside an airplane or
elsewhere where its use may be restricted.
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B Do not get the digital camera wet
œ This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to
get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom
œ If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and
remove the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for repair.
Using the digital camera after it has been become wet may
cause a fire, electric shock, or other accident.
B Do not use during a storm
œ To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the
digital camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used
in an open field, you have an increased chance of being
struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will
protect you from lightning.
B Do not place on an unstable surface
œ The digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the
digital camera or injury.
œ If the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged,
turn it off, remove the battery pack, and take it to the dealer
for repair. Using the digital camera after its body has been
damaged may cause a fire or electric shock.
B Do not look through the digital camera into the sun
œ Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or any
other strong source of light. Doing so may seriously injure
your eyes.
B Do not use the flash close to a person’s face
œ To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a
person’s face (especially young children or babies). If the
flash is used close to a person’s opened eyes, there is a
risk that it may damage that person’s eyesight.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
(CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA)
WARNING
B Do not use where there is risk of explosion
œ Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is
explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air.
Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
B Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children
œ The following may happen if children play with the digital
camera:
œThey may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate.
œThey may swallow the battery pack or other small parts.
In such a case, consult a physician immediately.
œThey may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too
close to their eyes.
œThey may get hurt by the digital camera.
CAUTION
B Cautions when carrying the digital camera
œ Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the
handstrap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When
walking around, hold the digital camera in your hand or
place it in a pocket.
œ Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to
strong shocks.
œ Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera
lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not
using the digital camera, be sure to always turn it off and
retract the lens.
B If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long
period of time
œ For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the
camera. This will prevent any possible excess heat or
leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage
to nearby objects. (Note that when the battery pack is
removed for a long period, the time and date settings will be
cleared.)
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B Cautions during use and storage
œ This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the
digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage.
œPlaces in direct sunlight
œPlaces where humidity and temperature are high
œPlaces that may get wet
œPlaces close to an air conditioner or heater
œInside a car
œPlaces where there is dust and dirt
œPlaces where there is a fire burning
œPlaces where volatile products are stored
œPlaces subject to vibration
Operating environment
œ Temperature 0 to 40°C (operation)
– °20 to 60 C (storage)
œ Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model VAR-L10)
DANGER
BRisk of electric shock. Dry location use only.
BDo not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion
battery packs (Model DB-L10)
œDo not use the supplied battery pack charger to recharge a
battery pack other than the supplied Lithium-ion battery
pack (DB-L10). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type
of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat,
combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or
damage to nearby objects.
BUse a 100 to 240 V AC power supply
œIf used with a power supply other than the one specified, it
may cause a fire or electric shock.
BDo not disassemble or modify the battery pack charger
œIt is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery pack
charger. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œDo not use the battery pack charger as a direct current
generator.
BDo not get the battery pack charger wet
œMake sure the battery pack charger does not get wet, as
doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œDo not use the battery pack charger in a bathroom.
œIf the battery pack charger gets wet, immediately unplug it
from the power outlet and remove the battery pack. Then
contact the place of purchase. If used while wet, it may
cause a fire, electric shock, or an accident.
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BCautions when plugging in the battery pack charger
œSecurely plug the power cord all the way into the power
outlet when using the battery pack charger. If the battery
pack charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged
in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.
œIf the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly
plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery pack
charger. Using the battery pack charger in this condition
may cause a fire or electric shock.
œDo not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or
power outlet. A build-up of dust may cause a short circuit or
generate heat and cause a fire.
œWhen unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the
power plug and slowly pull it out of the power outlet. Pulling
the cord portion may damage the power cord and cause a
fire or electric shock.
BDo not pull on the power cord to unplug it
œDo not leave the power cord plugged into the power outlet
while the other end is not plugged into the battery pack
charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if touched
with wet hands or if handled by children.
œUse only the power cord supplied with the battery pack
charger. If a different power cord is used, it may be rated for
a different current load, and that may cause a fire.
œThe supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the
supplied battery pack charger. Do not use it with other
devices, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
œDo not use a bundled power cord, as the heat generated
may cause a fire.
œWhen using an extension cord, make sure that the total
wattage of the connected devices does not exceed the
rated value of the extension cord. If the power load exceeds
the rated value, it may cause a fire.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model VAR-L10) (continued)
DANGER
BKeep the battery pack charger out of the reach of children
œChildren may place the battery pack or other small
components in their mouth or perform some other such
unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician
immediately.
BIf smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises
are heard, immediately unplug the power cord from the
power outlet
œIf the battery pack charger is used under these conditions, it
make cause a fire or electric shock.
œIf strange conditions such as these occur, immediately
unplug the battery pack charger, remove the battery pack,
and wait to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then
contact the place of purchase. Do not try to repair or open
the battery pack charger yourself.
BDo not handle with wet hands
œHandling the battery pack charger with wet hands may
cause an electric shock.
BDo not use during a storm
œDo not touch the battery pack charger or power cord while it
is plugged into a power outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing
so may cause an electric shock.
BUnplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished
œIf the battery pack charger is left plugged into the power
outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of fire.
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CAUTION
BDo not connect to a voltage converter
œDoing so may cause a fire or other trouble.
BDo not damage the power cord
œDo not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place
the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively
bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples.
Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or
electric shock.
œIf the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly
into the battery pack charger or wall outlet, contact the
place of purchase.
BDo not place on an unstable surface
œThe battery pack charger may fall, causing injury or
damage.
œIf the battery pack charger falls and the charger body is
damaged, remove the battery pack and contact the place of
purchase. If used while damaged, it may cause a fire,
electric shock, or other damages.
BOperating and storage conditions
œDo not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or
heater) or leave it exposed to direct sunlight.
Operating environment
œTemperature 0 to 40°C (charging)
– °20 to 60 C (storage)
œHumidity 10 to 85% (charging and storage)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10)
DANGER
This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack
(Model DB-L10).
BIf there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in
temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other
abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and
remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to
keep it well away from fire.
œContinued use of the battery pack under any of these
conditions may result in fire, injury, explosion or other
serious damage.
œIf battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery pack in close
proximity to a fire or other heat source may ignite the
battery fluid and result in fire, damage, eruption of battery
fluid, or smoke fumes.
BDo not transform, take apart, or modify.
œSafety mechanisms and protective devices have been in
incorporation in the battery pack for the purpose of
preventing danger. Any modification, by transforming,
disassembling, or directly soldering to it, etc., will defeat
these safety devices and possibly cause the battery pack to
catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid.
BDo not connect the (+) and (–) terminals with a wire or other
metal implement. Do not carry loose or keep with necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
œDoing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage flow, fire,
explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid, or heat
generation. Metal such as a wire or necklace, etc. may
cause heat to be generated.
BDo not throw the battery pack in the fire or subject it to heat
œDoing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage the gas
discharge valve and safety mechanisms, or ignite the
battery fluid, resulting in fire or explosion.
Batterij niet
weggooien, maar
inleveren als KCA.
NL
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BDo not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks
œIf the safety mechanisms and protective devices are
broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside
the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire,
explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
BDo not allow the battery pack to come into contact with
fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to become wet.
œIf the safety mechanisms and protective devices are
damaged by corrosion, an abnormal chemical reaction may
occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to
catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate
heat.
BCautions regarding the correct environment for using and
storing the battery pack
œTemperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40°C
Do not use, recharge, store or leave the battery pack near fire or inside
a car exposed to the hot sun, etc. (locations in which the temperature
reaches 60°C or higher).
At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices
inside the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an
abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch
fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the safety
mechanisms and protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will
become unusable.
An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the
battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may
even shorten the battery life.
Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended
to store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged.
If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be
recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five
minutes every six months.
œStorage temperature: – °10 C to 30°C
When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at
– °10 C to 30°C in a place with no condensation.
œHumidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack
(Model DB-L10) (continued)
DANGER
BUse only the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10)
œIf another charger is used, the battery pack may be
overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage,
causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
BUse the battery pack only in the specified device
œIf the battery pack is used in a device other than that
specified, it may cause an abnormal voltage flow, or cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
BDo not peel or damage the outer case
œDamaging the outer case, inserting nails, hitting with a
hammer, stepping on the battery pack, etc. may cause a
short circuit inside the battery pack or cause the battery
pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or
generate heat.
BIf the battery pack is leaking and the electrolyte gets on
your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water.
œIf the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your
eyesight. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean, running
water, and seek medical attention right away. Any
electrolyte that comes into contact with your skin or clothing
may harm your skin. Immediately rinse the area with clean,
running water.
BInsert the battery pack correctly, as specified
œWhen installing the battery pack in the charger or camera,
pay attention to the indicated polarity ((+) and (–)), and
insert it correctly.
œIf the battery pack is installed with the wrong orientation, it
may cause an abnormal chemical reaction while in the
charger, an abnormal voltage flow when it is used, or cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
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WARNING
BAlways stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge
time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged.
œIf you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat.
BKeep out of the reach of children.
œThey may handle the battery pack in an unforeseeable
manner that results in damage.
CAUTION
BCharge the battery pack before using it
œAlways recharge the battery pack before using it for the first
time, or when using it after it has been kept in storage for a
long time. During recharging, the battery pack may be
warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
BNote concerning the battery pack after use
œThe battery pack may be warm immediately after the digital
camera is used. If removing the battery pack, turn off the
digital camera and allow the battery pack to cool down
before removing it.
BRecycling the battery pack
œTo conserve the environment and for efficient use of natural
resources, please discharge the used battery pack, cover
the (+) and (–) terminals with tape and recycle the insulated
battery pack.
œIf disposing of the battery pack as unburnable trash, please
follow all applicable regulations of your area.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
Concerning the accessories
CAUTION
BCautions concerning the use of the AC adapter
œUse only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the
VPC-AZ3EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-AZ3EX [for U.K.] and model
VAR-G6U for the VPC-AZ3) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC
adapter other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with
your digital camera.
œIf an AC adapter other that the specified one is used, it may damage the
digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock.
œNormally when using an AC adapter, remove the battery pack. Otherwise
the battery pack may cause excess heat, leakage, injury or damage to
nearby objects.
œFor complete information on how to use the AC adapter, refer to the
instructions accompanying it.
BCautions concerning the CompactFlash and Microdrive
œImmediately after use, the CompactFlash and Microdrive will be very hot.
Before removing the CompactFlash or Microdrive, turn off the digital
camera and wait for the temperature to cool down.
œKeep out of the reach of children. Young children may put the media in their
mouth and choke or cause some other unexpected injury or accident.
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA
BCautions before capturing important images
œBefore capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is
operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly.
œSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result
from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or
damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital camera, any of its
accessories, or its software.
BCautions concerning copyrights
œThe images you capture with your digital camera are for your own
private use, any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners.
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BCautions when cleaning the digital camera
Cleaning procedure
1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the battery pack.
2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.
3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry.
Caution
œDo not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital camera. Doing
so may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a
chemically treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings.
œDo not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the digital camera. Do not let
rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital camera for a long period. They
may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.
BCautions when cleaning the lens
œIf the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning
cloth for photographic equipment to clean it.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (continued)
CAUTION
BWhen not using the digital camera for a long period
œRemove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for
a long time, the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly.
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital camera
functions.
œIf the battery pack is left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is
still used even if the digital camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in
the digital camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged
and lose its ability to be recharged again.
BCautions concerning condensation
œUsing the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital
camera.
If condensation seems likely to form
œPlace the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the
digital camera has reached the ambient temperature.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions
œWhen moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm
place.
œWhen the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater
is turned on to quickly heat the room.
œWhen the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air
conditioner.
œWhen the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity.
BCautions concerning undesired interference
œThe digital camera may create undesired interference if used close to a
television or radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores
on the supplied AV cable and USB interface cable are not removed.
Core Core
Dedicated AV cable Dedicated USB interface cable
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B Cautions concerning magnetism
œDo not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may
be damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the
magnetic strips on cards may be damaged.
BCautions concerning data storage
œIt is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate
media (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk).
œStored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below.
Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits
arising from the loss of data.
œIf the card is used incorrectly.
œIf the card is not inserted correctly into the digital camera.
œIf the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces.
œIf the card is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera is
turned off during reading or writing operations.
œIf the card has reached the end of its usable life.
Speaker
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (continued)
CAUTION
BCautions when handling the cards
œThe cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to
strong forces or shocks. Be especially careful with the Microdrive, for it is
easily damaged by vibrations.
œAvoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low
temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle,
near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.
œAvoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong static electrical
charges or electrical noise can be easily generated.
œDo not allow the edges of the cards to become contaminated with foreign
materials. Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft, dry cloth.
œWhen not using the cards, put them back into their protective covers to
protect them from damage due to static electricity.
œDo not carry the cards in trouser pockets, as the cards may become
damaged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply
forces.
œBefore using a new card, be sure to format it using the digital camera (see
“FORMATTING A CARD” on page 35).
œWhen buying separately sold or commercially available products, carefully
read the instructions and warnings that come with them.
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CAUTIONS CONCERNING HIGH
TEMPERATURES
BS icon
œThe S icon indicates that the temperature inside the camera is high. If the
S icon appears, it is still possible to use the camera for a short while, but
eventually the S icon will flash and the camera will become inoperable. If
the power is left on after this happens, the High Temperature Warning
Screen will appear. In the event that the S icon flashes, the High
Temperature Warning Screen appears and the camera becomes
inoperable, discontinue using the camera as soon as possible, and wait
until the internal temperature falls before using it again. Note that
especially when shooting video clips, soon after the icon lights, theS
remaining shooting time will appear, and when that figure becomes 0,
further shooting is impossible.
<High temperature alert> <High Temperature Warning Screen>
00:46
HIGH TEMP
TURN OFF THE POWER
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
œHandstrap œSoftware: 1 CD-ROM
œ œCompactFlash (16MB): 1 Lithium-ion battery pack
(battery pack): 1
œLithium-ion hydride battery pack
charger and power cord
œDedicated AV cable: 1
œ œDedicated USB interface cable: 1 Soft case
ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP
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SOFT CASE
When not using the digital camera, keep it in the soft case for protection.
Media cards that can be used with this digital
camera
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera
are:
œCompactFlash
œMicrodrive
There are special precautions that must be followed when using Microdrive
cards. Before using Microdrive cards, carefully read Cautions when using“
the Microdrive” (see page 199).
What “card” means in this manual
œIn this manual, CompactFlash and Microdrive cards that can be used in this
digital camera are referred to as “ ”card .
œThe cards in the illustrations in this manual are CompactFlash cards, but all
installation, removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both the
CompactFlash and Microdrive cards.
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QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES
1Charge the battery pack
œBefore using the supplied battery
pack in the camera, insert it into
the charger.
œInsert it in the direction indicated by
the [j] mark on the battery pack.
2Connect the supplied power cord
to the battery pack charger.
œInsert the connector straight and
securely.
3Plug the power plug into a power
outlet (AC 100 to 240V).
œRecharging begins.
œDuring recharge, the CHARGE
indicator is lit red.
4When the CHARGE indicator lights
green, unplug the power cord from
the power outlet, and remove the
battery pack from the charger.
HINT
œPlease read the safety precautions regarding the battery pack (see page
15) and the supplied battery pack charger (VAR-L10) (see page 11).
œThe recharge time is approx. 120 minutes.
CHARGE indicator
To power
outlet
Battery pack
[ ] markj
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Install the battery pack and card
The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (see
FORMATTING A CARD on page 35). Be sure to turn off the power before
installing or removing the card.
Use the battery pack recharged in step 1 above.
Make sure that the battery pack polarity ((+) and (–)) and the card orientation
are correct.
5Insert the battery pack.
6Insert the card.
1Open
[j] mark
2Push in
3Pull out
Open battery compartment cover
on the digital camera side.
Close the battery compartment
cover.
Insert the battery pack.
œ When removing the battery pack...
Push in
Push the card cover lever.
Close the card cover.
Insert the card all the way.
œ When removing the card...
2
Push in
1
Push
3
Pull out
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QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES
Capture an image (details on page 60)
Now that preparation is completed, your digital camera is ready to capture
images. Shown here is how to capture a still image.
7Set the main switch to [á].
8Turn the selector dial to [W].
9Press the power button.
œThe power turns on.
œThe lens extends.
œWhen the standby indicator lights
green, the camera is ready to
capture an image.
10 Point the camera lens at the
subject.
œCompose the picture by viewing
the LCD monitor.
Main switch
Lens
Selector dial
Shutter release button
LCD monitor
Standby indicator
Power button
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11 Press the shutter release button
halfway (focus-lock).
œ The autofocus locks on the subject,
and the image in the LCD monitor
appears clearly.
12 Continue to gently press the
shutter release button all the way.
œ The image is captured.
View the image (details on page 85)
Now let’s take a look at the image you
captured.
13 Set the main switch to [Ô].
œ The image you captured appears in
the LCD monitor.
œ d cPress [ ] or [ ] on the arrow
button to display the images stored
before or after the current image.
14 When you are finished, press the
power button to turn off the digital
camera.
HINT
œ For still images, you can view the captured image on the LCD monitor by
keeping the shutter release button depressed when you capture the image.
œ When the standby indicator is flashing red, the next image cannot be
captured. When the standby indicator lights green again, it is possible to
capture the next image.
(Press halfway)
(Press fully)
Main switch
Power button
Arrow button
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PARTS NAMES
Front
1Shutter release button
2Selector dial
3Flash button
4Focus button
5Viewfinder
6Speaker
7Lens (closed when the lens is
stowed)
8Microphone
9Flash
FSelf-timer indicator
1 2 3 4 5 6
789F
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Rear
1Viewfinder
2Standby indicator (red/green)
Red flashing:
œ When capturing an image,
recording sound, charging the
flash, storing an image or
sound recording, when no card
is installed (indicates that
image or sound cannot be
recorded), or recording using
the self-timer
Red steady:
œ When the memory is full
(indicates that image or sound
cannot be recorded), or
recording using the self-timer
Green flashing:
œ When using the exposure
correction or digital zoom
functions (indicates that image
and sound can be recorded)
Green steady:
œ Image and sound can be
recorded, or when connected
to a PC or Printer
3Accessing indicator
4Power button
5SET button
6Zoom switch
7Handstrap holder
8DIGITAL/AV terminal
œ Used as both the USB
connector and AV output
terminal.
9DC IN (external DC power
input) terminal
œ For connecting a separately
sold AC adapter
FBattery compartment cover
GCard cover
HArrow button
IMENU button
JCard cover lever
KMain switch
LLCD monitor
1
2 4
3 5 6 7
8
9
F
G
HIJKL
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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 battery pack, use the supplied
charger.
Charge the battery 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 171).
œ During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...
œ Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
Ambient temperature during recharging
œ It is recommended that the ambient temperature during recharging be
between about 10°C and 35°C. Due to the characteristics of the battery
pack, at temperatures below 10°C, it may not be possible to sufficiently
recharge it.
Recharge a battery pack in the following cases
œ A battery pack which has not been used for a long time
œ Newly purchased battery pack
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About the CHARGE indicator
The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.
Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.
CHARGE indicator
Not lit Not connected properly
œ To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the
charger must be connected to a power outlet, and
the plug at one end inserted in the charger’s power
socket (see page 27).
œ The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed
correctly (see page 27).
Lit red Recharging
Lit green Recharging finished
Red flashing Problem with the battery pack
œ Immediately remove the battery pack from the
charger.
œ Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable
life of the battery pack has probably expired.)
CHARGE indicator
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FORMATTING A CARD
Before using a card, it must be formatted with this camera:
œAfter purchasing, when used for the first time
œIf it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.
For more information on handling the cards, see Cautions when handling the“
cards” on page 23 and “Cautions when using the Microdrive” on page 199.
1Display the Shooting Option Setting
Screen (see page 39).
œSet the main switch to [á], and
turn the selector dial to [P].
2Press [l] on the arrow button to
select the reformat icon ã.
3Press the SET button.
œThe Reformat Screen appears.
4Press [j] on the arrow button to
select “YES”.
5Press the SET button.
œReformatting begins.
œDuring reformatting, “REFORMATTING” “ ” and DO NOT POWER OFF
are shown on the LCD monitor.
œWhen reformatting is finished, you are returned to the Shooting Option
Setting Screen.
AUDIO REC
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
REFORMAT
YES
NO
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CAUTION
Cautions during reformatting
œ Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during
reformatting.
Reformatting erases the data
œ When a card is reformatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.
Protected data (see page 143) is also erased, so before reformatting a
card, any data you wish to keep should be copied to your personal
computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.
HINT
To cancel reformatting
œ In step 4, select “ ”NO , and press the SET button. You are returned to the
Shooting Option Setting Screen.
Reformatting is also possible in the playback mode
œ Reformatting can also be executed if the main switch is set to [Ô] in step
1 above to display the Playback Option Setting Screen.
NOTE
œ By using the card together with a commercially available PC card adapter
for CompactFlash cards, the card can be used as a PC card conforming to
PC Card Standard-ATA.
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TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
Turning the power on
When capturing images
1Set the main switch to [á] or
[à].
[á]: The LCD monitor is used.
[à]: The LCD monitor is not used.
2Turn the selector dial to [W], [Y]
or [X].
3Press the power button.
œ The power turns on, the lens
extends and the standby indicator
next to the viewfinder lights.
œ If the main switch is set to [á], an
image appears on the LCD monitor.
When playing back images
1Set the main switch to [Ô].
2Press the power button.
œ The power turns on, and an image
appears on the LCD monitor.
Main switch
Standby
indicator
Power
button
Lens
Selector dial
Power button
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Turning the power off
1Press the power button.
œThe power turns off.
When capturing images
œThe lens automatically retracts and
closes.
œThe standby indicator turns off.
œThe LCD monitor turns off.
œThe power turns off.
When playing back images
œThe LCD monitor turns off.
Turning the power on when the power save
function is active
In order to save the battery pack power, the power save function will
automatically turn off the power after one minute of no use during shooting, or
five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
1Press the MENU button, the power button or the shutter release
button once.
HINT
œWhen using the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the
VPC-AZ3EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-AZ3EX [for U.K.] and model
VAR-G6U for the VPC-AZ3), the power save function will become active
after about 10 minutes of inactivity (factory-preset setting).
œThe user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is
activated (see page 167).
œIn the PC/USB DIRECT-PRINT connection mode and PC camera mode,
while the camera is connected to a personal computer with the dedicated
USB interface cable, the power save function is disabled.
Standby
indicator
LCD monitor
Power button
Lens
(automatically
stowed)
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING
SCREENS
For both shooting and playback, there are Setting Screens and Option Setting
Screens.
Displaying and exiting the Shooting/Playback
Setting Screens and Option Setting Screens
Displaying a Setting Screen
1Set the main switch.
[á]: To display the Shooting Setting
Screen or Shooting Option
Setting Screen.
[Ô]: To display the Playback Setting
Screen or the Playback Option
Setting Screen.
2Turn the selector dial to the mark
for the desired setting screen.
Shooting Playback
W Still Image Shooting
Setting Screen (page 45)
Still Image Playback
Setting Screen (page 53)
Y Sequential shots Shooting
Setting Screen (page 47)
Sequential shots Playback
Setting Screen (page 53)
X Video Clip Shooting Setting
Screen (page 49)
Video Clip Playback
Setting Screen (page 53)
P Shooting Option Setting
Screen (page 54)
Playback Option Setting
Screen (page 54)
ÜPC/USB DIRECT-PRINT
connection mode (page
150)
PC/USB DIRECT-PRINT
connection mode (page
150)
â PC camera mode (page
151)
PC camera mode (page
151)
Main switch
Power button
Selector dial
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3
Turn on the power.
œ In step 2, if the selector dial is set to [P], the Shooting Option
Setting Screen or Playback Option Setting Screen appears.
4Press the MENU button.
œ The setting screen selected in step
3 appears.
Example: Still Image Shooting
Mode Setting Screen
(BASIC mode)
Exiting the Shooting/Playback Setting Screen
1Press the MENU button.
œ The Shooting/Playback Setting Screen is exited.
Exiting the Shooting/Playback Option Setting Screen
1Turn the selector dial to a mark other than [P].
œ The Option Setting Screen is exited and either a Shooting Screen or
Playback Screen appears.
HINT
œ For more information on using the setting screens, see “Switching between
the operation modes on page 41 and ” “Setting screen basic operation” on
page 43.
œ In the PC connection mode and PC camera mode, the LCD monitor turns
off.
E 12
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS
Switching between the operation modes (BASIC mode and
EXPERT mode)
This camera allows you to choose between two operation modes: with the
BASIC mode, you can enjoy taking photos while letting the camera do all the
work; in the EXPERT mode, you have control of all the camera settings.
Select the operation mode for the type of photography you enjoy.
1Display the Shooting Setting
Screen.
œ The BASIC Mode Shooting Setting
Screen or the EXPERT Mode
Shooting Setting Screen appears.
2Press [d] on the arrow button twice.
œ The operation mode is switched.
œ To return to the initial operation
mode, again press [d] on the arrow
button twice.
Shooting Setting Screen
Shooting Setting Screen
E E 12 12
B 12
EXPERT
B 12
EXPERT
BASIC mode
EXPERT mode
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO FOR EXPERT
FOR BASIC
FOR BASIC
FOR EXPERT
RESOLUTION
2288¶1712
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Shooting in the BASIC mode
In the BASIC mode the number of settings the user has to deal with are few,
making it easy for the novice digital camera operator to enjoy taking photos. It
is recommended that the user who is new to digital camera operation or not
familiar with the various settings take photos using the basic settings of this
mode. In addition, if you change the settings and find that the resulting
images are not satisfactory, try returning to the basic settings to take the
photos.
BASIC mode settings
<Still image shooting>
B : Scene select setting
C : Resolution setting
D : Compression rate setting
V : Self-timer setting
<Sequential shots shooting>
B : Scene select setting
Ä : Sequential shots mode setting
C : Resolution setting
D : Compression rate setting
<Video clip shooting>
B : Scene select setting
2 : Resolution setting
E 12
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
E 12
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
E 00:46
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS
Setting screen basic operation
When a setting screen is displayed, the arrow button and the SET button are
used to make the desired settings.
B Shooting Setting Screen
œ When selecting a menu
œPress [j] or [l] on the arrow button.
œ When selecting a setting (icon)
œPress [d] or [c] on the arrow button.
œTo make a setting, select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
When the setting is established, the selected icon moves to the left end
of the line-up.
SET button
Arrow button
RESOLUTION
1600 1200
E E 12
EXPERT
E
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
COMPRESSION
FINE
RESOLUTION
2288¶1712
SET button
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BPlayback Setting Screen
œWhen selecting a setting (icon)
œPress [j] or [l] on the arrow button.
BOther operations
œTo change a numerical value
Press [j] or [l] on the arrow button to change the number.
œTo return to the previous operation
œPress the MENU button.
œSelect “EXIT” or the C icon, and press the SET button.
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
VOLUME
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
VOLUME
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
VOLUME
ADD AUDIO
ADD TEXT
RESIZE
ROTATE
EXIT
LOCK?
YES
EXIT
Exit iconC
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS
Shooting Setting Screens
Still Image Shooting Setting Screen
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
1Scene Select menu (page 76)
c B: Full auto icon
F: Sports scene icon
x: Portrait icon
G: Night scene icon
2Resolution menu (page 78)
A: 3264 x 2448-pixel
resolution icon
B: 2880 x 2160-pixel
resolution icon
c C: 2288 x 1712-pixel
resolution icon
D: 1600 x 1200-pixel
resolution icon
E: 640 x 480-pixel resolution
icon
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
F
G
H
I
J
K
M
E 12
L
M
O
N
B 12
EXPERT
L
O
N
BASIC mode
EXPERT mode
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
RESOLUTION
2288¶1712
Selector dial
Main switch
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3Compression menu (page 81)
c D: FINE icon (low compression)
a: SFINE icon (super-low
compression)
G: NORM (NORMAL) icon
(moderate compression)
L: TIFF icon (no compression)
4Self-timer menu (page 80)
c V: Self-timer off icon
U: Self-timer on icon
5Voice Memo menu (page 101)
c b: Voice memo off icon
a: Voice memo on icon
6Spot focus menu (page 102)
c j: Spot focus off icon
i: Spot focus on icon
7Light-measuring mode (EXP
MEASURE) menu (page 103)
c V: Multi-section
light-measuring icon
X: Center-weighted
light-measuring icon
W: Spot light-measuring icon
8White Balance menu (page 104)
c H: Auto white balance icon
g: Fair icon
h: Overcast icon
e: Fluorescent lighting icon
i: White (incandescent) light
icon
S: Color fill icon
9ISO sensitivity menu (page 106)
cÄ: Auto sensitivity icon
(ISO100 to 400)
+: ISO100 icon
1: ISO200 icon
%: ISO400 icon
FExposure control menu (page 107)
c Ï: Program AE icon
Î: Aperture priority AE icon
Ì: Shutter speed priority AE
icon
Í: Manual exposure control
icon
GColor correction menu (page 119)
ú ô, to m: Color
correction icons
(ú is the factory-set initial
setting)
HNoise reduction menu (page 110)
c h: Noise reduction off icon
g: Noise reduction on icon
IDigital Zoom menu (page 120)
c Z: Digital zoom off icon
Y: Digital zoom on icon
JQuick Shot menu (page 121)
cä: Quick Shot off icon
R: Quick Shot on icon
KExposure correction icon (page 122)
LNumber of remaining images that
can be captured (page 173)
MStill image shooting mode icon
(page 51)
NHelp display (page 165)
ORemaining battery pack charge
(page 171)
Not displayed when the
remaining battery pack charge is
near full or when the AC adapter
(sold separately) is used.
c indicates the factory-preset setting.
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS
Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
1Scene Select menu (page 76)
cB: Full auto icon
F: Sports scene icon
x: Portrait icon
2Sequential shots mode (METHOD)
menu (page 61)
cÄ: Best select shot icon
Ö: Standard sequential shots
icon
A: AE shift sequential shots
icon
E 12
I
J
L
K
B 12
EXPERT
I
J
L
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
F
G
H
Selector dial
Main switch
BASIC mode
EXPERT mode
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
METHOD
BEST
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3Resolution menu (page 78)
cC: 2288 x 1712-pixel
resolution icon
D: 1600 x 1200-pixel
resolution icon
E: 640 x 480-pixel resolution
icon
4Compression menu (page 81)
a: SFINE icon (super-low
compression)
cD: FINE icon (low compression)
G: NORM (NORMAL) icon
(moderate compression)
5Spot focus menu (page 102)
cj: Spot focus off icon
i: Spot focus on icon
6Light-measuring mode (EXP
MEASURE) menu (page 103)
cV: Multi-section
light-measuring icon
X: Center-weighted
light-measuring icon
W: Spot light-measuring icon
7White Balance menu (page 104)
cH: Auto white balance icon
g: Fair icon
h: Overcast icon
e: Fluorescent lighting icon
i: White (incandescent) light
icon
S: Color fill icon
8ISO sensitivity menu (page 106)
cÄ: Auto sensitivity icon
(ISO100 to 400)
+: ISO100 icon
1: ISO200 icon
%: ISO400 icon
9Exposure Control menu (page 107)
cÏ: Program AE icon
Î: Aperture priority AE icon
Ì: Shutter speed priority AE
icon
Í: Manual exposure control
icon
FColor correction menu (page 119)
ú ô, to m: Color
correction icons
(ú is the factory-set initial
setting)
GDigital Zoom menu (page 120)
cZ: Digital zoom off icon
Y: Digital zoom on icon
HExposure correction icon (page 122)
INumber of remaining images that
can be captured (page 173)
JSequential shots shooting mode icon
(page 51)
KHelp display (page 165)
LRemaining battery pack charge
(page 171)
Not displayed when the
remaining battery pack charge is
near full or when the AC adapter
(sold separately) is used.
c indicates the factory-preset setting.
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS
Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
1Scene Select menu (page 76)
cB: Full auto icon
F: Sports scene icon
x: Portrait icon
2Resolution menu (page 78)
c2: 320 x 240-pixel resolution
icon
0: 160 x 120-pixel resolution
icon
E 00:46
B 00:46
EXPERT
G
H
J
I
G
H
J
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
F
BASIC mode
EXPERT mode
Selector dial
Main switch
RESOLUTION
320¶240
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
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3Digital Zoom menu (page 120)
cZ: Digital zoom off icon
Y: Digital zoom on icon
4Flicker-reduction (FLICKER REDUCT)
menu (page 123)
cl: Flicker-reduction function
off icon
k: Flicker-reduction function
on icon
5Spot focus menu (page 102)
cj: Spot focus off icon
i: Spot focus on icon
6Light-measuring mode (EXP
MEASURE) menu (page 103)
cV: Multi-section
light-measuring icon
X: Center-weighted
light-measuring icon
W: Spot light-measuring icon
7White Balance menu (page 104)
cH: Auto white balance icon
g: Fair icon
h: Overcast icon
e: Fluorescent lighting icon
i: White (incandescent) light
icon
S: Color fill icon
8ISO sensitivity menu (page 106)
cÄ: Auto sensitivity icon
(ISO100 to 400)
+: ISO100 icon
1: ISO200 icon
%: ISO400 icon
9Color correction menu (page 119)
ú ô, to m: Color
correction icons
(ú is the factory-set initial
setting)
FExposure correction icon (page 122)
GRemaining recording time available
(page 165)
HVideo clip shooting mode icon (page
52)
IHelp display (page 165)
JRemaining battery pack charge
(page 171)
Not displayed when the
remaining battery pack charge is
near full or when the AC adapter
(sold separately) is used.
c indicates the factory-preset setting.
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS
Shooting status display
After you exit the Shooting Setting Screen, icons on the LCD monitor indicate
the status of the digital camera and card. The icons and their positions differ
depending on the selected shooting mode.
* All the icons never appear at the same time.
1Operation mode indicator
2Scene select indicator
3Light-measuring mode
indicator
4White balance indicator
5ISO sensitivity indicator
6Exposure control indicator
7Aperture indicator
8Shutter speed indicator
9Quick Shot indicator
FSpot focus indicator
GNoise reduction indicator
HFocus mark
ILight-measuring spot mark
JNumber of images remaining
KShooting mode indicator
LFlash mode indicator
MFocus mode indicator
NSelf-timer indicator
OVoice memo indicator
PColor correction indicator
RExposure correction indicator
RRemaining battery pack charge
<Still image shooting status display>
<Sequential shots shooting status
display>
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SZoom bar
TSequential shots mode
indicator
UFlicker-reduction indicator
VRemaining shooting time
<Video clip shooting status display>
00:46
+0.3
1
200
EXPERT
FR
K
M
P
Q
R
1
2
3
4
5
U
S
VF IH
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SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS
Playback Setting Screens
19-image display playback
2Playback zoom
3Protect
4Erase icon
5Edit still image icon
6Print settings
7Slideshow playback
8Volume control
9Image copy
FPlayback mode indicator
v: Still image playback
x: Sequential shots playback
w: Video clip playback
GRemaining battery pack charge
Not displayed when the
remaining battery pack charge is
near full or when the AC adapter
(sold separately) is used.
Selector dialSelector dialSelector dial
Main switchMain switchMain switch
Video Clip Playback
Setting Screen
Sequential Shots
Playback Setting
Screen
Still Image
Playback Setting
Screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
4
5
9
8
2
1
F
G
1
3
9
2
4
8
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
VOLUME
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
COPY
VOLUME
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
COPY
VOLUME
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Shooting/Playback Option Setting Screens
1Audio recording
On the Playback Option Setting
Screen, the audio playback icon
M is shown.
2Color correction setting (real
color equalizer)
Cannot be selected from the
Playback Option Setting Screen.
3Date and time setting
4Operational sound (beep)
settings
5Display language selection
6TV system selection
7Card reformat
8File number reset setting
9Power save function
FHelp display
Icons 8 to G are displayed when you press [j] or [l] on the arrow button to
scroll down the screen.
FILE NUMBER RESET
POWER SAVE
HELP
Shooting Option
Setting Screen
Selector dial Selector dial
Playback Option
Setting Screen
8
9
F
8
9
F
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
AUDIO REC
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
FILE NUMBER RESET
POWER SAVE
HELP
AUDIO
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
For best results
Holding the camera
Hold the camera securely with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your
body and making sure the camera is stable.
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the
handstrap.
HINT
œWhen a picture is taken with the camera held vertically, the image played
back on the LCD monitor screen or on a TV set will be shown on its side.
However, images captured in the still image shooting mode or sequential
shots shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (see page
96). Note that video clips cannot be rotated when they are played back.
Correct hold Incorrect hold
A finger is blocking
the lens.
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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, use the manual focus mode to
capture images (see page 69).
BConditions that may cause incorrect focus
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may not work.
œSubjects with low contrast, very bright
subjects at the center of the image, or
dark subjects or locations
Use the focus-lock function (see page
60) to lock the focus on an object with
contrast at the same distance as the
desired subject.
œSubjects without vertical lines
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on the subject while holding the
digital camera vertically.
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may work, but not as desired.
œWhen 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.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
œFast-moving subjects
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject.
Hints for taking pictures
Operational sound
œThe camera can be set so that a sound is heard, for example, when the
shutter release button, SET button, or MENU button is pressed (see page
162).
Saving battery pack power
œWhen you take pictures without using the LCD monitor, you can slow down
the rate of battery pack consumption (see page 74).
Immediate viewing of captured images
œAfter taking a picture, you can move the main switch to [Ô] to view the
last image captured.
Quick exposure correction setting (EXPERT mode only)
œWhen a Shooting Setting Screen or Shooting Information Screen is not
shown, press [d] or [c] on the arrow button to immediately access the
exposure correction icon and exposure correction bar, and adjust the
setting. (The icon will not appear in cases where the setting cannot be
adjusted.) The exposure correction icon and exposure correction bar are
canceled when the MENU button is pressed (see page 122).
Where is the image and audio data saved?
œAll the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the
camera (see page 148).
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
œWhen taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the lens, light lines or 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.
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NOTE
About sequential shots shooting
œIn sequential shots shooting, the autofocus function is activated when the
shutter release button is pressed and remains fixed at the same focus until
the sequential shots are finished.
If the motion alert icon appears...
œDuring still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility
that the image may be blurred due to camera movement becomes high, the
motion alert icon T may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a
tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, set the exposure control (see
page 107) to Ï, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (see page
71).
œWhen the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the image in the LCD
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.
NOTE
Did you snap a picture without a card installed?
œWhen you press the shutter release button, it may sound and feel as
though the camera is actually operating to capture the shot. However, this
function has been incorporated in the camera to enable you to experience
what the actual operation feels like while you try out the camera before
purchasing. Without a card installed in the camera, it is impossible to
capture images, so please be sure to install the card before operating your
camera.
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Motion alert icon
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SHOOTING/RECORDING MODE SETTINGS
Before using the digital camera, you must first set the desired recording mode
(still image, sequential shots, video clip, or audio recording).
œStill image shooting mode: For capturing still images.
œSequential shots shooting mode: For capturing several images in
succession.
œVideo clip shooting mode: For capturing video clips.
œAudio recording mode: For recording sound only.
œPC camera mode: When using the camera as a PC camera.
1Set the main switch to [á] or [à].
[á] : To use the LCD monitor.
[à] : To turn off the LCD monitor.
2Set the selector dial to the desired
shooting mode.
For the still image mode, set to [W].
For the sequential shots mode, set to [Y].
For the video clip shooting mode, set to
[X].
For the audio recording mode, set to [P]
(the Shooting Option Setting Screen will
appear).
For the PC camera mode, set to [â].
3Press the power button.
œThe camera turns on and the selected
shooting mode is active.
Main switch
Selector dial
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CAPTURING STILL IMAGES
1Set the camera to the still image
shooting mode (see page 59).
2Take a picture.
1Point the camera lens at the
subject. Slowly press and hold the
shutter release button halfway.
œThe area in the center of the LCD
monitor comes clearly into focus,
and the focus icon ë appears in
the upper left corner (focus-lock).
œIf the Shooting Setting Screen
(see page 45) or Shooting
Information Screen (see page
124) was displayed, it is exited.
œThe focus icon does not appear if
the focus is set to telephoto å
or manual !, or during quick
shot shooting (see page 121).
2Press the shutter release button all
the way.
œThe image is captured.
NOTE
œYou can view the image captured on the LCD monitor by holding the
shutter release button down.
œThe stand-by indicator will flash red while the image is being written to the
memory. Another image can only be captured when the stand-by indicator
lights green again.
œThe camera is ready for capturing the next image after about 1 second.
(Press halfway)
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SEQUENTIAL SHOTS
This digital camera provides three types of sequential shots.
Maximum number of sequential shots
The maximum possible number of sequential shots depends on the resolution
and compression rate settings.
Resolution Compression rate
a b c
C 4 images 6 images 9 images
D 8 images 13 images 20 images
E 56 images 84 images 99 images
Best select shot Ä:
Four sequential images are captured from which you can select one to save.
Select one to save.
The other three are deleted.
Standard sequential shots :Ö
A normal sequential shot. (For the number of images captured, please see
“Maximum number of sequential shots”.)
AE shift sequential shot : Sequential images are captured while the exposureA
(or shutter speed) is changed automatically.
Dark image (under exposed) (Standard exposure) Bright image (over exposed)
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Standard sequential shots Ö
1Set the camera to the sequential
shots shooting mode (see page 39).
2Select the standard sequential
shots icon Öfrom the sequential
shots mode menu, and press the
SET button.
3Press the shutter release button to
capture the sequential shots.
œ Images are captured as long as the
shutter release button is pressed.
œ During shooting, K appears in the
LCD monitor.
4Finish capturing images.
œ Release the shutter release button
to end recording.
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REC (recording) indicator
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10
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Shutter release
button
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SEQUENTIAL SHOTS
AE shift sequential (auto bracket) shots A
1Set the camera to the sequential
shots shooting mode (see page 39).
2Select the AE shift sequential shots
icon A from the sequential shots
mode menu, and press the SET
button.
3Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots.
œ When the shutter release button is pressed, sequential shots shooting
begins.
œ It is not necessary to keep the shutter release button depressed.
œ During shooting, K appears in the LCD monitor.
œ Shooting will end automatically if all the remaining number of images
have been shot.
NOTE
œ The number of images that can be captured in one AE shift sequential
shots sequence differs depending on the resolution and compression rate
settings.
Resolution Compression rate
a b c
C 3 images 5 images 7 images
D 7 images 7 images 7 images
E 7 images 7 images 7 images
œ In the AE sequential shots mode, the order in which images are played
back is different from the order in which they were photographed.
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BRACKET
Photographed order
Playback order
1
4
2
5
3
1
4
2
5
3
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Best select shot Ä
1Set the camera to the sequential
shots shooting mode (see page 39).
2Select the best select shot icon Ä
from the sequential shots mode
menu, and press the SET button.
3Press the shutter release button to
capture the sequential shots.
œ When the shutter release button is
pressed, sequential shots shooting
begins.
œ It is not necessary to keep the
shutter release button depressed.
œ During shooting, K appears in the
LCD monitor.
œ After a few moments, the 4-image
display appears showing the images
captured.
4Select the image that you want to
save.
1 Press the arrow button to move the
orange frame to the image you
want to save.
2 Press the SET button.
œ The Best Shot Confirmation
Screen appears with the selected
image displayed full screen. You
can press [d] or [c] to select a
different image.
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SEQUENTIAL SHOTS
5Save the selected image and erase
the others.
1 Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
œ“PROCESSING” appears for a
few moments, and then the
sequential shots shooting mode
returns.
œThe selected image is saved in
the still image folder; the other
three images are deleted
(nothing is saved in the
sequential shots folder). The
saved image can be played back
in the still image playback mode.
<Confirmation Screen for
erasing the other images>
HINT
Capturing images without using the LCD monitor
œ When taking pictures without using the LCD monitor, after the images are
captured, the 4-image display (step 3) does not appear. All four images are
saved in the sequential shots folder.
To save all four images
œ While the 4-image display is shown in step 3, press the MENU button, or
select “ ”NO and press the SET button in step 4 above. All four images are
saved in the sequential shots folder.
100-0101
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p
Folder number and file name
(image number)
SAVE IMAGE ERASE OTHERS
YES
NO
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VIDEO CLIPS
When you shoot video clips, the sound is also recorded.
1Set the camera to the video clip
shooting mode (see page 59).
2Press the shutter release button to
record the video clip.
œ It is not necessary to keep the
shutter release button pressed while
shooting.
œ During recording K appears on
the LCD monitor.
œ When the remaining recording time
available for the currently recording
clip becomes little, a countdown of
the remaining recording time
appears on the display.
3End the recording.
œ Press the shutter release button to
stop recording.
NOTE
œ Each single recording can consist of up to 10 minutes.
œ The data for a video clip is very large. 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 LCD monitor or a television.)
00:07
13
REC (recording) indicator
Recording time (min:sec)
Remaining recording time
(sec)
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AUDIO RECORDINGS
Your digital camera can record sound, just like a normal tape recorder.
1Display the Shooting Option Setting
Screen (see page 39).
œ The audio recording icon a is
highlighted.
2Press the SET button.
œ The Audio Recording Screen
appears.
3Press [j] or [l] on the arrow button
to select the recording icon æ,
and press the SET button.
œ Recording begins. Point the
microphone toward the sound you
wish to record.
œ K (recording) appears on the LCD
monitor during recording.
AUDIO REC
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
AUDIO REC 33:35
REC
EXIT
Microphone
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4
End the audio recording.
œ Press the SET button once more to
end the recording. You are returned
to the Audio Recording Screen.
œ When the remaining recording time
becomes little, a countdown of the
remaining recording time is shown.
œ To return to the Shooting Option
Setting Screen, in the Audio
Recording Screen mode, press the
MENU button, or select the C
icon and press the SET button.
HINT
œ Each single recording can consist of up to 7 minutes of recording time.
You can perform an audio recording even after turning off the Audio
Recording Screen
œ After displaying the Audio Recording Screen and æ is selected (step 4),
you can set the main switch to [à] to put the digital camera into the audio
recording standby mode. In this condition, just press the SET button to start
recording. Or, after turning on the power to the digital camera, if you set the
selector dial to [P], even when the LCD monitor is off, you can press the
SET button to start recording.
Recording time (min:sec)
REC (recording) indicator
Remaining recording time
AUDIO REC 00:08
4
RECORDING
STOP
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BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Setting the focus
The focus setting can be changed depending on the distance to the subject.
1Select the desired shooting mode
(see page 59).
œ If the Shooting Information Screen
appears, press the MENU button to
exit it.
2Press the focus button.
œ The currently set focus setting is
shown on the LCD monitor.
No icon: For photography at normal
focus. <Example: Still image shooting mode>
c: For close-up photography (10 to 50 cm)
å: For photography at distant focus (7 meters or more). Select this
setting when you know the distance to your subject beforehand
or when photographing a subject that is difficult to get into focus.
!: The focus can be set to any distance from 10 cm to ∞ (manual
focus). When manual focus is selected, the set distance is
shown to the left of the ! icon.
3Press the focus button to set the
desired focus mode.
œ Each time the focus button is
pressed, the focus mode changes.
œ If ! is selected, press [j l] or [ ]
on the arrow button to set the
desired focus distance.
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Focus button
LCD monitor
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4
Take the picture.
<Shooting without using the LCD monitor>
1 Press the focus button.
œThe LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set focus
mode.
2 Press the focus button within 5 seconds to set the desired focus
mode.
HINT
œ The shortest distance for macro photography is 10 cm if [W] (Wide) on the
zoom switch is pressed, and 40 cm if [T] (Tele) is pressed.
œ In the manual focus mode, the shortest distance for taking pictures is 10
cm when [W] (Wide) on the zoom switch is pressed until it stops (wide
angle), and 40 cm when [T] (Tele) is pressed until it stops (telephoto).
œ The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface
and the subject.
œ The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface
and the subject, but in some cases there may be a slight variance from the
actual distance.
œ When shooting a close-up subject with the manual focus or macro
photography, use the LCD monitor to confirm the focus and compose the
photo.
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BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Using the flash
The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,
but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera
has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash
off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Flash photography is possible only in
the still image shooting mode.
1Set the camera to the still image
shooting mode (see page 59).
2Press the flash button.
œ The current flash mode is shown on
the LCD monitor.
Flash button
Flash
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3
Press the flash button to select the
flash mode.
œ Each time the flash button is
pressed, the flash mode icon
changes.
No icon: The digital camera will
detect the subject
brightness and use the
flash only when required.
In a backlight situation, if
only the center of the
image is very dark, the
flash will operate to
compensate (auto flash).
d: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of
the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when
the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc.
(forced flash).
j: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting
when capturing an image in a location where flash photography
is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash
off).
È: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the
flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a
manner that reduces the red reflection (“ ”red-eye ) in the
subject’s eyes.
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Flash mode
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BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
4Press the shutter release button.
œ The image is captured in the desired flash mode.
<Shooting without using the LCD monitor>
1Press the flash button.
œThe LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash
mode.
2Press the flash button within 5 seconds to set the desired flash
mode.
HINT
œ At normal focus, the effective flash range is 0.5 to 3.1 meters (widest lens
setting) and 0.5 to 1.7 meters (telephoto lens setting). At macro focus, the
effective flash range is 0.15 to 0.5 meters (widest lens setting) and 0.4 to
0.5 meters (telephoto lens setting).
NOTE
In the automatic flash mode...
œ In the automatic flash mode using the LCD monitor, when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway, a f icon appearing in the upper
right area of the LCD monitor indicates that the flash will operate.
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Shooting without using the LCD monitor
Compose the desired image by looking through the viewfinder. Compared to
capturing images using the LCD monitor, this method uses less battery pack
power.
1Set the shooting mode (see page
59).
2Set the main switch to [à].
3Look through the viewfinder and
position the subject in the center.
4Press the shutter release button.
Main switch
Viewfinder
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BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Using the zoom
There are two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can
specify whether or not the digital zoom can be activated when shooting.
The digital zoom can be used when the resolution is set to D or less.
1Make the zoom setting (see page
120), and point the camera lens at
the subject.
2Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch
to compose the desired image.
[T] : Zoom in on the subject.
[W] : Zoom out.
œWhen the zoom switch is pressed,
the zoom bar appears on the LCD
monitor.
œWhen the optical zoom factor
becomes 3x, zooming stops
temporarily. When [T] on the zoom
switch is pressed again, the mode
changes to the digital zoom mode
and zooming continues (if digital
zooming is enabled).
3Press the shutter release button.
NOTE
œDuring video clip shooting, the optical zoom is disabled.
œThe digital zoom cannot be used when you are shooting without using the
LCD monitor.
Zoom switch
Zoom bar
Pointer
Optical zoom
Digital zoom (Yellow)
When optical zoom
only is enabled
When both optical
and digital zoom
are enabled
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BASIC MODE
Master the shooting functions in the basic mode.
Select the preset setting that matches your
shooting conditions (Scene Select function)
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.
Preset settings
Features
Still image
shooting
mode
Sequential
shots
shooting
mode
Video clip
shooting
mode
Sports F For shooting running and jumping, fast-moving
subjects.
Portrait x Perfect for shots with the subject at the center.
Night scene
G— —
For amusement park and fireworks displays at
night, produces a good balance between the
bright lights and the dark background.
Full auto BThe camera makes settings suitable for
conditions.
1Set to a shooting mode (see page
59), and display the Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select the scene select menu.
<Example: Still image shooting
mode>
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SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
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BASIC MODE
3Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
F: Sports
x: Portrait
G: Night scene
B: The camera makes settings suitable for conditions (full auto).
NOTE
About other settings
œWhen setting a scene selection function, the following settings are fixed.
Exposure control: Suitable program AE for each preset settingÏ
ISO sensitivity: Ä
œWhen capturing images using the night scene G setting, use a tripod or
other method to stabilize the camera.
To return to normal shooting
œSelect B from the scene select menu, and press the SET button.
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Setting the resolution
If the resolution is increased, the image quality will improve, but the remaining
number of images that can be taken will decrease. Select the resolution
according to the desired image quality and purpose.
1Display a Shooting Setting Screen
(see page 39).
2Select the desired resolution from
the resolution menu.
A: 3,264 x 2,448 pixels
B: 2,880 x 2,160 pixels
C: 2,288 x 1,712 pixels
Ò: 1,600 x 1,200 pixels
4: 640 x 480 pixels
2: 320 x 240 pixels
0: 160 x 120 pixels
<Example: Still image shooting
mode>
œThe possible resolution settings for each shooting mode are as follows:
Resolution (units: pixels)
[Icon displayed on LCD monitor]
3,264 x
2,448
A
2,880 x
2,160
B
2,288 x
1,712
C
1,600 x
1,200 Ò
640 x
480
4
320 x
240
2
160 x
120
0
Shooting
mode
Still image Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
Sequential
shot
Not
available
Not
available Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
Video clip Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available Yes Yes
3Press the SET button.
œThe selected resolution is set.
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RESOLUTION
2288¶1712
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BASIC MODE
HINT
œ At A B and resolutions, the camera processes the image internally to
produce a 3,264 x 2,448-pixel or 2,880 x 2,160-pixel image.
œ When capturing images at A B resolution, it takes 5 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed before the data is recorded.
NOTE
About the resolution and compression settings (see page 81)
œ The image captured by a digital camera consists of a collection of small
dots. The resolution refers to the number of these dots, and the greater the
number, the higher the image quality. As the resolution increases, the size
of the resulting data also increases, and the number of images that can be
captured decreases. To compensate for this, this digital camera is able to
compress the data. This digital camera uses JPEG compression. If JPEG
compression is used, when the image is played back, an extremely small
portion of it is lost. The higher the compression rate, the more of the
original image is lost.
Therefore, this digital camera also allows you to store image data without
any compression to ensure that none of the original image is lost. This is
the d mode. Since the image data is large when the d mode is used,
compared to JPEG compression, the digital camera requires more time
both to store the data after the shutter release button is pressed and to
display the image in the playback mode.
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Using the self-timer
1Display the Still Image Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select the self-timer on icon U
from the self-timer menu.
V: Turns off the self-timer function.
U: Turns on the self-timer function.
3Press the SET button.
œ This completes the self-timer setting.
4Press the shutter release button.
œ When the shutter release button is
pressed, the self-timer indicator and
standby indicator will light for about
7 seconds, flash for about 3
seconds, and then the image is
captured.
HINT
œ If the shutter release button is pressed again before the image is captured,
the self-timer mode is stopped temporarily. Press the shutter release button
one more time to restart the self-timer.
œ To cancel the self-timer mode, select the self-timer off icon V and press
the SET button.
œ If the SHUTTER operational sound is set to on (see page 162), a warning
tone (beep-beep-beep) sounds 3 seconds before the image is captured.
NOTE
œ When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the
digital camera on a level, stable surface.
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SELF-TIMER
OFF
Shutter release button
Self-timer
indicator
Tripod stand hole
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BASIC MODE
Setting the compression rate
Use the procedure below to set the compression rate. Even if the same
resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the
image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image
data size for no loss in image quality.
1Display a Shooting Setting Screen
(see page 39).
2Select the desired compression rate
from the compression menu.
b: Stores the data with a low
compression (high quality).
a: Stores the data with an
extremely low compression
(super high quality).
c: Stores the data with moderate
compression (normal quality).
d: Stores the data in TIFF format
(no compression for highest
quality).
<Example: Still image shooting
mode>
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COMPRESSION
FINE
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œ The possible compression rate settings for each shooting mode are
shown in the following table.
Resolution (units: pixels)
[Icon displayed on LCD monitor]
3,264 x
2,448
A
2,880 x
2,160
B
2,288 x
1,712
C
1,600 x
1,200
Ò
640 x
480
4
320 x
240
2
160 x
120
0
Shooting
mode
Still image
a Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
b Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
c Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
dNot
available
Not
available Yes Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
Sequential
shots
aNot
available
Not
available Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
bNot
available
Not
available Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
cNot
available
Not
available Yes Yes Yes Not
available
Not
available
3Press the SET button.
œ The selected compression rate is set.
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Playing back audio recordings
1Turn the selector dial to [P].
œ The Playback Option Setting Screen
appears.
2Select the audio playback icon M,
and press the SET button.
œ The audio recording playback mode
screen appears.
œ To continue the procedure, please
see page 91.
AUDIO
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
AUDIO
0001 5:40 0006 2:34
0002 1:20 0007 5:06
0003 3:45 0008 1:20
0004 6:01
0005 0:23
SELECT
BACK TO MENU
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PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS
1Select the sequential shots playback mode (see page 83).
2Press [d] or [c] on the arrow button.
To play back the previous image : Press [d]
To play back the next image : Press [c]
3Press [W] ([z]) on the zoom
switch.
œ The 9-image display appears.
œ The procedure from this point is the
same as step 3 on page 86.
œ When a voice memo has been
added to an image, you can play it
back by displaying the image and
then pressing the SET button.
œ To adjust the playback volume,
display the Sequential Shots
Playback Setting Screen (see page
39), select the volume icon N,
and press [d] or [c] on the arrow
button.
HINT
To change to a different sequential shots folder
œ Perform step 3 3 above, and step on page 86.
If the 9-image display appears in step 1
œ Perform step 3 2 on page 86, and then return to step above.
To quickly change to a different sequential shots folder
œ In step 2, with the Playback Setting Screen or Playback Information Screen
not displayed, press [j] or [l] to change to the previous or following
sequential shots folder respectively.
To jump forward or backward 100 folders
œ The procedure is the same as when playing back still images.
0001 0002 0003
0004 0005 0006
0007 0008 0009
Sequential shots folder number
Orange frame
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS
1Select the video clip playback mode (see page 83).
2Play back the video clip.
Normal playback
œ Press the SET button. If the Playback Setup Screen appears, press
the SET button again to start playback.
œ Pressing [d] during a video clip playback will start reverse playback
(the audio will not be heard).
To pause playback
œ Press the SET button to pause playback; press the SET button again
to continue playback.
To play back one image at a time
œ While video clip playback is paused, you can press [c] on the arrow
button to view the frames in order, or [d] to view them in reverse order.
To accelerate playback
œ 2x fast forward playback: During normal speed playback, press [c].
œ 20x fast forward playback: During 2x playback, press [c].
œ Return to normal speed playback: During 20x playback, press [c].
* Pressing [d] will start reverse playback. The audio will not be heard.
To return to the beginning of the video clip
œ To jump to the beginning of the video clip during playback: Press [j].
œ To jump to the end of the video clip during playback: Press [l].
œ To jump to the beginning of the next video clip: Pause playback, then
press [l].
œ To jump to the beginning of the previous video clip: Pause playback,
then press [j].
To adjust the volume
œ Display the Playback Setting Screen, select the volume icon N, and
press [d] or [c].
œ To change to a different video clip, select a different video clip from
the 9-image display.
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS
<Example of button operations>
3Press [W] ([z]) on the zoom
switch.
œ The 9-image display appears.
œ The procedure from this point is the
same as step 3 on page 86.
To jump forward or backward 100 video clips (if there are more
than 100 video clips)
œ With the 9-image display showing, follow these steps.
1Press the flash button.
2Press either [d c] or [ ].
œ To jump another 100 video clips, repeat steps 1 2 and .
Video clip 0001
Video clip start Video clip end
SET button: Play
Video clip 0002 Video clip 0003
SET button: Play [ ]: Display start of j
video clip 0002
[ ]: Display start of video clip 0002l
SET button: Play from start of video clip 0001
[ ]: Display start of video clipj
[ ]: Display end of video clipl
00 01 00 02 00 03
00 04 00 05 00 06
00 07 00 08 00 09
Orange frame
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HINT
To view video clips on your computer
œYou can view video clips taken with this camera on your computer using
QuickTime Ver. 3.0 or later from Apple.
œBy using the QuickTime Plug-in included with QuickTime, you can also play
back your video clips on your Internet browser.
œQuickTime5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included
CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack).
œOnline information about QuickTime can be found at
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/.
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LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS
1Set the digital camera to the audio recording playback mode (see
page 83).
2Press [j] or [l] on the arrow button
to select the desired audio
recording, and press the SET
button.
œThe Audio Recording Playback
Screen for the selected audio
recording appears.
3Select the audio playback icon Ô,
and press the SET button.
œPlayback starts.
To pause playback
œPress the SET button to interrupt
playback; press it again to continue
playback.
To fast forward or rewind
œFast forward: During playback,
press [c].
œ dRewind: During playback, press [ ].
* The audio will not be heard.
œ cIf [ ] is pressed during fast forward
or rewind, playback will start.
AUDIO
0001 5:40 0006 2:34
0002 1:20 0007 5:06
0003 3:45 0008 1:20
0004 6:01
0005 0:23
SELECT
BACK TO MENU
AUDIO 1:20
100-0008 617KB
2003.01.23
PLAY
PROTECT
ERASE
VOLUME
EXIT
AUDIO 01:15
100-0008 617KB
2003.01.23
PLAYBACK
STOP
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To adjust the volume
1 On the Audio Recording Playback Screen, select the volume icon
N.
2 Press [d c] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
To select a different audio recording
œOn the Audio Recording Playback Screen, press the MENU button.
The Audio Recording Select Screen appears; select the desired audio
recording and play it back.
To stop playback
œDuring playback, press the SET button. Playback will stop, and you
are returned to the Audio Recording Playback Screen.
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USING THE VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
Automatic playback (slideshow)
Still images can be automatically played back in a slideshow fashion. If voice
memos are attached, they are also played back at the same time.
1Display the Still Image Playback
Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select the slideshow icon ã, and
press the SET button.
œThe Slideshow Screen appears.
[Slide time]
1Select “TIME”, and press the SET
button.
2Press [j l] or [ ] on the arrow button
to select the time that each image
is displayed.
3Press the SET button.
[Slide effect]
1Select “EFFECT”, and press the
SET button.
2Press [j l] or [ ] on the arrow button
to select the desired wipe effect.
3Press the SET button.
3Select “ ”START , and press the SET button.
œSlideshow playback begins.
œThe still images or video clips are played back in the order in which
they were recorded.
œTo interrupt the slideshow, press the MENU button, the SET button, or
an arrow button.
œAfter all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
œFor continuous (loop) slideshow playback (up to 12 hours), in step 3
press the shutter release button instead of the SET button.
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
VOLUME
SLIDESHOW
TIME 4S
EFFECT OFF
START
EXIT
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image
The saved images can be magnified for viewing during playback.
1Display the image that you want to
magnify.
œFor a video clip, pause playback at
the place you wish to magnify.
2Press [T] ([v]) on the zoom
switch.
œMagnification is enabled.
œThe image is magnified, and the
central portion of the image is
displayed.
œYou can use the arrow button to
view different parts of the magnified
image.
3Magnify the image further.
To magnify:
Press [T] ([v]) on the zoom switch.
To return to normal size:
Press [W] ([z]) part on zoom switch.
ZOOM
MOVE
ZOOM I/O
SHUTTER FOR SAVE
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USING THE VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
HINT
œThe maximum degree of magnification will depend on the resolution of the
original image.
œThe maximum magnification for A resolution is about 51 times.
œIf the image has been rotated, it will be returned to its original orientation
and then enlarged.
œOne scene (still image) of a paused video clip can be enlarged; however, a
video clip cannot be played while enlarged.
HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image.
œPress the shutter release button. The magnified portion is saved as a new
still image.
To magnify the image from the Playback Setting Screen
1Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select the zoom icon O, and press the SET button.
œAfter the screen in step 2 on page 94 appears, you can magnify the
image further by pressing [T] ([v]) on the zoom switch.
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Rotating an image
Captured images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
1Display the still or sequential shots image you wish to rotate.
2Display the Playback Setting
Screen (see page 39).
3Select the edit photo icon r (or
ú), and press the SET button.
œThe Edit Photo Screen appears.
4Select the rotate image icon Ç,
and press the SET button.
œThe Rotate Image Screen appears.
t: Rotates image clockwise 90
degrees
s: Rotates image
counterclockwise 90 degrees
5Select the rotate right icon t or
rotate left icon s, and press the
SET button.
œEach time the SET button is
pressed, the image is rotated 90
degrees.
<Example: Still Image Playback
Mode>
EDIT PHOTO
ADD AUDIO
ADD TEXT
RESIZE
ROTATE
EXIT
ROTATE
RIGHT
LEFT
EXIT
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USING THE VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
Playing back images on a TV set
By connecting the digital camera to a television set, you can view the
captured images on the TV screen.
Connections
Connect the supplied AV cable from the DIGITAL/AV terminal on the digital
camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
* If the dedicated AV cable is unplugged/plugged in, the Playback Setting
Screen is canceled.
Playback
œAfter connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch
to VIDEO input.
œThe playback method is the same as when viewing images on the LCD
monitor.
œWhen an AV cable is connected, the LCD monitor display appears smaller
than usual.
œIf the TV system setting is set to PAL, no image appears on the camera’s
LCD monitor.
œThe same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back voice memos and audio recordings as well.
œThe sound output from the digital camera is monaural.
Voice memo playback: see page 87
Audio recording playback: see page 91
To the VIDEO
input terminal
To the DIGITAL/
AV terminal
Plug
Yellow plug
AV cable (supplied)
White plug To the AUDIO
input terminal
Switch input to VIDEO
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CAUTION
œDo not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
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ADDING A VOICE MEMO
In the still image shooting mode, you can record approximately 4 seconds of
sound (called a “ ”voice memo ) when capturing the image.
1Display the Still Image Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select the add voice memo icon
a from the voice memo menu,
and press the SET button.
b: For no voice memo.
a: For adding a voice memo.
3Press the shutter release button to
capture the image, and then talk
into the microphone.
œAbout 4 seconds of sound are
recorded.
œDuring recording, K appears in
the upper right area of the LCD
monitor.
œAfter recording has finished, the add
voice memo setting reverts off.
HINT
œWhen the compression rate is set to L, it takes approximately 10
seconds for the image data to be recorded (when using a CompactFlash
card), after which voice memo recording will start.
œEach voice memo uses one-half the memory of an image captured at 4
resolution and G compression rate.
œThe voice memo can be played back in the still image playback mode (see
pages 83, 85).
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VOICE MEMO
OFF
Shutter release button
Microphone
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SETTING THE FOCUS MODE
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus:
Multi-section focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling
from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen.
Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the LCD
monitor.
1Display the Shooting Setting
Screen (see page 39).
2Select a focus method from the
spot focus menu, and press the
SET button.
j: Multi-section focus is selected.
i: Spot focus is selected.
œThis completes the focus method
setting.
œWhen the spot focus setting is
selected, the focus mark + appears
in the center of the LCD monitor.
NOTE
When the spot focus setting is selected
œTo focus on a specific object, point the camera so that the object matches
the focus mark in the center of the LCD monitor, and press the shutter
release button halfway. The camera will focus on the subject at the focus
mark in the center of the LCD monitor. In this condition, compose the
picture and press the shutter release button all the way down to capture the
image.
œIt may be difficult to focus if there is little contrast in the subject or if the
subject is very small.
SPOT FOCUS
OFF
B 12
SPOT FOCUS
OFF
12
3.1
1/30
Focus mark
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING
You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.
Multi-section light-measuring : Light is measured by sampling from
multiple areas of the entire shooting screen.
Center-weighted light-measuring : Light is measured from the entire
shooting screen, but gives more
importance to the values near the
center.
Spot light-measuring : You can compose the picture and capture the image
after first measuring the light only at the center spot
of the LCD monitor.
1Display a Shooting Setting Screen
(see page 39).
2Select a light-measuring mode from
the light-measuring mode (EXP
MEASURE) menu.
V: Multi-section light-measuring
X: Center light-measuring
W: Spot light-measuring
3Press the SET button
œThis completes the light-measuring
mode setting.
œWhen spot light-measuring is
selected, the light-measuring spot
mark K appears in the center of
the LCD monitor.
HINT
Shooting with the spot light-measuring mode
œPoint the camera so that the light-measuring spot mark is centered on the
specific spot you wish to use to measure the light, and press the shutter
release button halfway. The light at the spot mark will be measured.
Keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway, compose the
picture and press the shutter release button all the way down to capture the
image.
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EXP MEASURE
MULTI
14
3.1
1/50
Light-measuring spot mark
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WHITE BALANCE SETTING
This digital 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.
1Display a Shooting Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select a white balance setting from
the white balance menu.
H: The digital 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.
g: For shooting outside on a sunny
day.
h: For shooting outside on a cloudy
day.
e: For shooting inside under
fluorescent lighting.
i: For shooting inside under
incandescent lighting.
S: For more accurate adjustment or
when the light source cannot be
specified.
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WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
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Setting procedure
1Select the S icon and press the
SET button.
œThe S icon moves to the left end
of the line.
2Fill the entire screen with a plain
white card (or piece of paper, etc.),
and perform step 3.
3Press the SET button.
œThis completes the white balance
setting.
œOnce the white balance setting is
programmed for the S icon, it is
retained even if another white
balance setting (H g h, , ,
e i, or ) is selected. If you
changed to another setting,
whenever you select the S icon
and press the SET button, the
previously programmed setting is
recalled.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
œPerform step 2, select H, and then press the SET button.
NOTE
To capture sepia-tone images
œIn step 2 of step 2, instead of using a white card, use a blue card to set
the white balance. You can experiment and get different results by
changing the card color to program the white balance.
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ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to
the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be fixed at the
equivalent of 100, 200, or 400.
1Display a Shooting Setting Screen
(see page 39).
2Select an ISO sensitivity setting
from the ISO sensitivity menu.
Ä: Sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically (equivalent to
ISO100 to 400).
+: Sets the sensitivity to ISO100
equivalent.
1: Sets the sensitivity to ISO200
equivalent.
%: Sets the sensitivity to ISO400
equivalent.
3Press the SET button.
œThis completes the ISO sensitivity setting.
HINT
œBy 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.
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ISO
AUTO
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SETTING THE EXPOSURE CONTROL
By setting the shutter speed and aperture size, various exposure controls are
possible. By changing the settings in accordance with the scene to be
photographed, you can create the image that you want to express. The
exposure control can be set in the still image shooting mode and sequential
shots shooting mode.
1Display the Still Image or Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen
(see page 39).
2Select an exposure control mode
from the exposure control menu.
Ï: The optimum shutter speed and
aperture size are set according
to the brightness of the subject.
(Aperture and shutter variable
program AE)
Example: For simple shooting
with minimum setup,
using the camera’s
automatic settings.
Î: This allows you to set a specific aperture size. The camera
automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed based on this
setting. (Aperture priority AE)
Example: To open the aperture for portraits with a blurred
background (for a shallow field depth), or to close the
aperture for a clear foreground and background (for a
deep field depth).
Ì: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed. The camera
automatically sets an appropriate aperture size based on this
setting. (Shutter speed priority AE)
Example: To set a fast shutter speed for capturing a clear image of
a fast-moving object, or to set a slow shutter speed to
shoot the flow of a background scene.
B 12
2.7 1/100
EXP CONT/PROGRAM
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SETTING THE EXPOSURE CONTROL
Í: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and aperture size.
(Manual exposure control)
Example: When shooting in a dark location without using the flash,
set the shutter to stay open for a longer time (slow
shutter). When used for shooting nighttime scenes, you
can capture lights flowing across the image.
3Press the SET button.
œThe screen corresponding to the
exposure control mode selected in
step 2 appears.
<Aperture and shutter variable
program AE Ï>
œThe setting changes to aperture and
shutter variable program AE, and
you are returned to the Shooting
Setting Screen.
<Aperture priority AE Î>
œThe display to set the aperture size
appears.
œ j lPress [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button
to set the desired aperture size.
Tele: 4.9 to 11.8
Wide: 2.7 to 6.7
<Shutter speed priority AE Ì>
œThe display to set the shutter speed
appears.
œ j lPress [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button
to set the desired shutter speed.
Setting range: 16 sec. to 1/2500 sec.
APERTURE 12
j
p
2.7
l
SETTING
SHUTTER 12
j
p
1/100
l
SETTING
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<Manual exposure control Í>
œThe display to set the aperture size
and shutter speed appears.
œ d cPress [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button
to select aperture size \ or
shutter speed ä, and press [j] or
[l] on the arrow button to change
the setting.
Setting range:
Aperture \: 4.9 to 11.8 (Tele)
2.7 to 6.7 (Wide)
Shutter speed ä: 16 sec. to
1/2500 sec.
4Press the SET button.
œThis completes the exposure control setting.
œYou are returned to the Shooting Setting Screen.
HINT
œWhen using a slow shutter setting, use a tripod or the like to stabilize the
digital camera.
œA slow shutter speed makes shooting pictures in darker locations possible;
however, image noise may increase.
œTo reduce the noise, set the noise reduction to on.
œWhen manual exposure control is selected, the exposure correction value
becomes ±0 and exposure correction cannot be performed.
œIf the aperture value is set to F10 or higher, the resolution of the shot
picture may be slightly reduced.
CAUTION
œWhile the Exposure Control Setting Screen is displayed (step 3), the zoom
function is disabled.
12MANUAL
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2.7
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SELECT
SETTING
109 English
SETTING THE NOISE REDUCTION
Noise which occurs in captured images when the shutter button is pressed
during still image shooting is reduced. The initial setting for noise reduction is
off.
1Display the Still Image Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select the noise reduction on icon g from the noise reduction
menu, and press the SET button.
g: Noise is reduced.
h: Noise is not reduced.
œThis completes the noise reduction setting.
NOTE
œThe noise reduction function works when the shutter speed is 1/4 second
or more.
œThe time it takes to record the shooting data after the shutter release button
is pressed is longer when the noise reduction function is used than when it
is not used.
B 12
NOISE REDUCT
OFF
English 110
ADJUSTING THE COLOR TONES
(REAL-COLOR EQUALIZER)
You can adjust the color tones (hue, saturation and brightness) of the
captured images. In addition to adjusting the tones with the camera’s settings,
you can also download data settings created on your computer for color tone
correction.
Adjust the color tones with the digital camera
1Display the Shooting Option Setting
Screen (see page 39).
2Select the color adjustment icon
â, and press the SET button.
œThe Color Adjustment Screen
appears.
œThe highlighted icon indicates the
current setting.
ô õ to :
Set the color tone adjustment
(color adjustment on). Data for
6-color-mode settings created on
a computer can also be
downloaded.
m:
Select from these when
downloading data for
12-color-mode settings created
on a computer (see page 117).
ú: Initial color settings (color adjustment off).
C: Return to the Shooting Option Setting Screen.
œAfter pressing the SET button, if the setting data download screen
appears, select NO, and press the SET button; the Color Adjustment
Screen will then appear.
3Select one from the ô to õ
icons, and press the SET button.
AUDIO REC
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK SET
BEEP
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
HUE SAT BR
R 00 00 00
Y 00 00 00
G 00 00 00
C 00 00 00
B 00 00 00
M 00 00 00
111 English
œSelecting one of the ô õ to
icons allows confirmation of their
respective setting values. Pressing
the SET button displays the screen
for the hue, saturation and
brightness settings.
ù: The hue, saturation and
brightness settings are
completed, and you are
returned to the Color
Adjustment Screen.
í: Set the red hue, saturation
and brightness.
ü: Set the yellow, and saturation
and brightness.
ì: Set the green hue, saturation
and brightness.
û: Set the cyan hue, saturation
and brightness.
î: Set the blue hue, saturation
and brightness.
Í: Set the magenta hue,
saturation and brightness.
C: The new settings are
canceled, and you are
returned to the Color
Adjustment Screen.
00 00 00
00 00 00
00 00 00
00 00 00
00 00 00
00 00 00
HUE SAT BR
English 112
6Select the < mark, and press the SET button.
œThis completes the color adjustment setting.
œYou are returned to the Shooting Option Setting Screen.
œYou can display and confirm the color adjustment setting on the
shooting status display (see page 51) and Shooting Information
Screen (see page 124).
NOTE
About the hue setting
œThe hue setting is shown for each separate color—red, yellow, green, blue,
etc. The hue can be set within a maximum range of +50 to –50. But the
actual range that can be set is limited depending on the other hue settings
of a corrected color.
Example: If the Í hue is set to +20, the – side range for the í hue
setting goes up to only –30.
About the saturation setting
œThe saturation setting specifies the degree of color brilliance. When the
saturation setting is set to the + side, the colors are more vivid; on the –
side they are more smoky. When set to –50, the color has no saturation
and it becomes monochrome.
About the brightness setting
œThe brightness setting specifies the degree of lightness or darkness. When
the brightness setting is set to the + side, the image is lighter; on the – side
it is darker.
English 114
ADJUSTING THE COLOR TONES (REAL-COLOR EQUALIZER)
Example of hue and saturation settings
Monochrome photography Set saturation and brightness values for
all colors from í to to Í–50 (ö
initial settings).
To set all colors except red to
monochrome
Set saturation and brightness values for
colors ü to Í to –50 (õ initial
settings).
To emphasize the greenness
of trees and plants
Set ì hue and saturation values to the
+ side.
115 English
About color correction with Real Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC
œIf the Real Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC application (in the provided CD-ROM
[Sanyo Software Pack]) is used to change the colors (see page 118) and
results in extreme values for the camera’s color settings, accurate color
adjustment may not be possible. It is recommended that when adjusting
the colors using the Real Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC you set the camera’s
color adjustment setting to ú (initial settings), or set the hue and
saturation values close to 0 and photograph the images without extreme
settings.
œSetting data is prestored in color adjustment icons ô to m. After
overwriting these settings with your custom settings, you can reset the
settings to their original values by loading them from the provided CD-ROM
(Sanyo Software Pack). The settings data is in the Setting data folder within
the Real Color Equalizer folder.
Icon Title Settings data file
name To photograph
ô(None) sancam01.cfg Color tone adjustment off
öMONOCHROME sancam02.cfg Monochrome
õRED sancam03.cfg Red only generated
mMOUNTAIN sancam04.cfg Mountain scenes, etc.
English 116
ADJUSTING THE COLOR TONES (REAL-COLOR EQUALIZER)
Download the color tone correction data
created on a computer
The settings data created using the Real Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC in the
supplied CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack) can be downloaded to your digital
camera.
1Insert a card, on which color tone
correction data created on a
computer was saved, into the
digital camera.
2Display the Shooting Option Setting
Screen (see page 39).
3Select the color adjustment icon
â, and press the SET button.
œThe Download Settings Data Screen
appears.
YES : Download the settings data
created on a personal computer.
NO : Use the camera settings for color
tone correction.
4Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
œThe list of settings data saved on
the card appears.
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
LOAD SETTING DATA?
YES
NO
01
MOUNT SP
02
SUNSET GLW
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
SELECT SETTING DATA
117 English
5
Press [l] or [j] on the arrow button
to select the desired settings data,
and press the SET button.
œThe Select Where To Save Screen
appears.
6Press [l] or [j] on the arrow button
to select the icon in which to save
the settings data.
For 6-color mode setting data:
Select one from ô to õ.
For 12-color mode setting data:
Select m.
7Press the SET button.
œThe settings data created on the computer is stored to the icon
selected in step 6, and the actual settings are shown on the Color
Tone Adjustment Screen.
œWhen the SET button is pressed again, the color adjustment is set,
and you are returned to the Shooting Option Setting Screen.
NOTE
About the Real Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC
œBy using the Real Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC that comes in the supplied
CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack), you can perform the color adjustment on
your computer. In addition to the 6-color mode, the color adjustment
settings for 12 colors are also possible. Moreover, the color adjustment of
hue, saturation and brightness settings data that is created using the Real
Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC’s 6-color mode can be performed using the
digital camera. For details about using the Real Color Equalizer 3.0 on PC,
see the instruction manual accompanying the Sanyo Software Pack.
MOUNT SP
SEA MODE
SUNSET GLW
RED MODE
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
SELECT WHERE TO SAVE
English 118
ADJUSTING THE COLOR TONES (REAL-COLOR EQUALIZER)
To select previously set color correction
settings
Imagining various scenes, you can store suitable color correction settings in
each of the icons ô to m beforehand. You can then select the icon
suitable for the scene you are photographing to quickly change to the
optimum color correction settings.
1Display a Shooting Setting Screen.
2From the color correction menu,
select the icon in which you stored
the color adjustment settings, and
press the SET button.
œTo return to the initial color
correction settings, select the ú
icon, and press the SET button.
B 12
COLOR ADJUSTMENT
INITIAL SETTING
119 English
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled
during zoom shooting (see page 75) at a resolution of D or lower.
1Display a Shooting Setting Screen
(see page 39).
2Select a digital zoom setting from
the digital zoom menu.
Z: Digital zoom cannot be used.
Y: Digital zoom can be used.
3Press the SET button.
œThis completes the digital zoom
setting.
B 12
DIZITAL ZOOM
OFF
English 120
QUICK SHOT SETTING
(STILL IMAGE SHOOTING MODE ONLY)
With the initial settings, when the shutter release button is pressed, the digital
camera performs the exposure correction, the white balance settings, the
focussing, and other settings before the image is captured. This results in a
delay after the shutter release button is pressed before the image is actually
captured. By turning on the quick shot setting, these settings are set less
precisely, but the delay after the shutter release button is pressed until the
image is actually captured is drastically reduced.
1Display the Still Image Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select a quick shot setting from the
quick shot menu.
ä: Turns off the quick shot setting.
R: Turns on the quick shot setting.
3Press the SET button.
œThis completes the quick shot
setting.
HINT
How to use the quick shot
1Select R to turn on the quick shot setting.
2Press the shutter release button, and when the camera is ready to shoot,
press it again.
œThe first time the shutter release button is pressed, the digital camera
performs the normal settings; the second time it is pressed, quick shot
shooting is enabled. If the shutter release button is subsequently
pressed within 1 second, consecutive quick shots are possible. After an
interval of one second or more, however, the camera returns to normal
shooting.
B 12
QUICK SHOT
OFF
121 English
FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING
(VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY)
The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video
clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting
pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is
set for a frequency of 50 Hz.
1Display the Video Clip Shooting
Setting Screen (see page 39).
2Select a flicker-reduction setting
from the flicker-reduction setting
menu.
l: Turns off the flicker-reduction
setting.
k: Turns on the flicker-reduction
setting.
3Press the SET button.
œThis completes the flicker-reduction
setting.
HINT
œNote that although the flicker-reduction setting decreases the image flicker
that occurs under fluorescent lighting, the image quality may deteriorate
slightly.
œIf the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a
halation effect may occur.
œIf the flicker-reduction is set to k, then the ISO sensitivity setting (see
page 106) becomes fixed at Ä.
B 00:46
FLICKER REDUCT
OFF
123 English
SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY
(SHOOTING INFO SCREEN)
This Information Screen allows you to check the current settings while
shooting.
Display the Shooting Information Screen
1Put the digital camera in the shooting status.
2Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.
œThe Shooting Information Screen appears.
Exit the Shooting Information Screen
<When using the LCD monitor>
œPress the MENU button.
<When not using the LCD monitor>
œPress the MENU button, or wait 5 seconds.
English 124
COPYING IMAGES
You can select one image from a sequential shots sequence or one image
(scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data
remains unchanged).
1Display the desired image from a
sequential shots sequence or video
clip.
2Display the Playback Setting
Screen (see page 39).
3Select the copy icon l, and press
the SET button.
œThe Copy Screen appears with
“ ”YES selected.
YES: The image is copied and saved
as a still image (the original data
is left unchanged).
EXIT: The copy procedure is
canceled, and you are returned
to the Playback Setting Screen.
<Example: Sequential shots
playback mode>
4Press the SET button.
œThe image is copied.
œSelect “ ”EXIT , and press the SET button, or press the MODE button,
to return to the Playback Setting Screen.
HINT
To select a different image (frame) in step 3...
œ d cPress [ ] or [ ] on the arrow button.
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
COPY
VOLUME
o
p
COPY
YES
EXIT
English 126
5
Press [j] or [l] on the arrow button
to select the new image size.
4: The saved image will be 640 x
480 pixels.
2: The saved image will be 320 x
240 pixels.
C: Return to the Edit Photo Screen.
6Press the SET button.
œA screen confirming whether the
size change is correct appears.
7Select “ ”YES , and press the SET
button.
œSize changing begins.
œWhen size changing is completed,
you are returned to the Edit Photo
Screen.
o
p
640¶480
RESIZE?
YES
EXIT
English 128
ADDING TEXT
HINT
You can change the color of the text
1Before entering text, press [d] to select the color palette located to the left
of the characters on the character row.
2Press [j l] or [ ] to select the color for the text.
œ jPress [ ] to cycle through the available colors as shown below.
Press [l] to change colors in the reverse order.
œThis completes the text color selection.
œ cPress [ ] and enter the desired text.
œBy selecting the color palette and pressing the SET button, you can
change the color of all the characters at one time.
7Press [d] or [c] on the arrow button
to select the character to enter.
[-]: Select this when you want to
choose the color for a character
(color palette).
(Blank space): Select this to enter a
space. [-] appears in
the character position.
[_]: Select this to move back one
space (delete one character).
[<]: Select this when you have
finished entering the desired text.
8Press the SET button.
œThe selected character is entered
on the text line.
œRepeat steps 6 8 to to continue
inputting characters. You can enter
up to 13 characters, provided that
the first character entered (in step 4
is set at the leftmost edge of the
screen).
White Yellow Orange Red Purple Green Blue Navy blue Gray Black
SCROLL
SELECT
QRST P <
P
Color palette
Select this area
to type a space
[
]
Done
131 English
9Select [<] once you have entered
all the desired characters, and
press the SET button.
œThis completes character entry.
10 Press the arrow button to finalize
the position of the text.
11 Press the shutter release button.
œThe characters are superimposed
on the image, and you are returned
to the Edit Photo Screen.
œThe image with text will be saved as
the last still-image file.
œYou can enter more characters on
the same image as desired.
NOTE
œIf the resolution is set to A B or , when you enter text, the resolution
changes to 2,288 x 1,712 pixels.
œOnce you have entered text onto an image, it is not possible to delete only
the characters from that image.
œIf the remaining number of images that can be captured is down to 0, then
you may not be able to add text (see page 173).
œText cannot be added to the following types of images:
Images captured using a preset setting of the scene select function
Images of resolution 2 or lower
Images captured using a different digital camera
Images saved after enlarging with the playback zoom (adding text may be
possible depending on the resolution)
SCROLL
SELECT
ABCDE
<
PARADE
PARADE
English 132
PRINT SETTINGS
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your
digital camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops
offering digital print services. In addition, this digital camera is
DPOF-compatible, so you can use the digital camera to specify the number of
prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an
index print.
1Display the Playback Setting
Screen (see page 39).
2Select the print setting icon n,
and press the SET button.
œ The Print Setting Screen appears.
STANDARD:
To print one image on one sheet
(see page 137).
INDEX:
To print a small copy of all the images
on one sheet for indexing purposes
(see page 140).
ALL CLEAR:
To clear all the print settings (see page 142). This does not appear if
no print settings have been made for the image.
EXIT:
To return to the Playback Setting Screen.
œ To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button, or
select “ ”EXIT and press the SET button.
9-IMAGE DISPLAY
ZOOM
PROTECT
ERASE
EDIT PHOTO
PRINT SETTING
SLIDESHOW
VOLUME
PRINT SETTING
STANDARD
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
EXIT
135 English
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