Fisher VPC-SX560EX User manual

VPC-SX560EX
VPC-SX560E
VPC-SX560
INSTRUCTION MANUAL English
Digital Camera
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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-SX560
Trade Name : SANYO
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
œThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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BEFORE READING THE MANUAL
Microdrive, IBM PC, PowerPC and IBM are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and handed over to CFA (CompactFlash
Association).
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
Regarding the data storage media
œThis digital camera can use both CompactFlash and Microdrive cards for data storage. This

CONTENTS
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PREPARATION
USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PARTS NAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PREPARATION OF BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DISPLAYING THE SETTING SCREEN AND OPTION SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OPTION SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SETTING SCREEN BASIC OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND
AUDIO RECORDING TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SHOOTING AND RECORDING
SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SETTING THE RESOLUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SETTING THE COMPRESSION RATIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
EXPLANATION OF AUTO AND MANUAL SHOOTING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CAPTURING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SEQUENTIAL SHOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
VIDEO CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
USING THE AUTOFOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
MANUAL MODE SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
PERFORMING AN AUDIO RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
PLAYBACK DATA
SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
ENLARGING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PLAYING BACK IMAGES ON A TV SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
COMPOSITION IMAGE (ADD PHOTO FUNCTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ADDING A VOICE MEMO (ADD AUDIO FUNCTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
ENTERING TEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS (CLIPPING/JOINT FUNCTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
ERASING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
COPYING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
REQUESTING PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ABOUT THE ROULETTE GAME OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
REFORMATTING THE CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
DISCHARGING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
APPENDICES
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND
CORRECTLY
WARNING
Concerning the Digital Camera
■Do not use the digital camera if it makes a strange noise, emits a
strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it
œIf the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire
or electric shock. Immediately turn off the digital camera, remove the
batteries, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the digital
camera. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or
open the digital camera yourself.
■Do not modify or open the cabinet
œHigh voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk of fire or electric
shock if they are touched. Any internal check, setting, or repair should
be performed by the dealer.
■Do not use while driving
œDo not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor
while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident.
œBe 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.
œWhen using the digital camera while walking, be very careful of your
surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid accidents.
■Be aware of your surroundings when using the digital camera
œPay close attention to your surroundings when using the digital camera.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury.
œDo not use the digital camera inside an airplane or elsewhere where its
use may be restricted.
■Do not get the digital camera wet
œThis digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet for it
may cause a fire or electric shock.
œDo not use the digital camera in a bathroom.
œIf the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the
batteries. Then take it to the dealer for repair. Using the digital camera
after it has been become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or other
accident.
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WARNING
■Do not use during a storm
œTo avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital
camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field,
you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly
seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning.
■Do not place on an unstable surface
œThe digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the digital camera or
injury.
œIf the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged, turn off the
digital camera, remove the batteries, and take it to the dealer for repair.
Using the digital camera after its body has been damaged may cause a
fire or electric shock.
■Do not look through the digital camera into the sun
œDo not look through the digital camera at the sun or any other strong
source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your eyes.
■Do not use the flash close to a person’s face
œTo prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a person’s
face (especially young children or babies). If the flash is used close to a
person’s opened eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that person’s
eyesight.
■Do not use where there is risk of explosion
œDo not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas,
or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or
an explosion.
■Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children
œThe following may happen if children play with the digital camera:
œThey may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate.
œThey may swallow the batteries or other small parts. In such a case,
consult a physician immediately.
œThey may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their
eyes.
œThey may get hurt by the digital camera.
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WARNING
■Concerning the Batteries
Concerning the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries
œFollow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating,
exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged.
œUse only the supplied battery charger for
recharging.
œDo not install with the polarities ((+) and
(–)) inverted.
œDo not heat the batteries or throw them in a
fire.
œDo not allow metal objects to touch the
terminals. Do not carry loose with
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
œDo not transform, open, or modify.
œDo not put in water or any liquid, or get the
terminals wet.
œAlways stop the recharging after the
prescribed recharge time, even if the
batteries are not fully charged.
œDo not remove or puncture the external
wrapping.
œDo not use if there is leaking, swelling,
temperature rising, discoloration, or any
other abnormal condition.
œKeep out of the reach of children.
œDo not drop, hit, or submit the batteries to
strong shocks.
œDo not use recharged batteries together
with discharged batteries.
œRecharge and use two batteries at a time.
œAlways recharge the batteries before using
them for the first time, or when using them
after they have been kept in storage for a
long time.
œOperating and storage conditions
œTemperature 0 to 40°C (charged)
0 to 50°C (discharged)
–20 to 30°C (storage)
œHumidity 45 to 85%
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General precautions
œUse the nickel metal hydride batteries supplied with the digital camera. Manganese batteries
cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the
digital camera.
œDo not use a recharged battery together with a discharged battery. Do not use nickel metal
hydride batteries together with Ni-Cd batteries, or batteries of different types or different
brands at the same time.
œMake sure not to invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) when installing the batteries. Install the
batteries as described by the indicated polarity.
œUse of different types or brands of batteries at the same time may generate heat or cause
the batteries to leak, resulting in fire, injury or burns, or damage to the digital camera and
any other nearby object.
œUse only batteries from well-known manufacturers. Use of batteries without protective
casings or other inferior products may cause a fire, injury, or burns.
œThe batteries may be warm immediately after the digital camera is used. If removing the
batteries, turn off the digital camera and allow for the batteries to cool down before removing
them.
œIf a battery is leaking and the electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with
clean water. If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Immediately
rinse your eyes with clean, running water, and seek medical attention right away.
œDo not drop or hit the batteries, or submit them to strong shocks.
œIf the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove
the batteries and store them in a cool place. (When the batteries are
removed for a long period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)
œWhen disposing of the batteries, make sure to follow all applicable
regulations.
œIf used in temperature below 10°C, the service life of the batteries will be
shorter than normal.
œAlways read the instruction manuals that may come with the batteries you
purchase before use.
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WARNING
Concerning the Supplied Battery Charger
Warning! Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
For indoor use only.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■Do not use the battery charger if it makes strange noises,
emits strange odors, or smoke
œIf the battery charger is used under these conditions, it make cause a fire or electric
shock.
œIf strange conditions such as these occur, immediately unplug the battery charger, remove the
batteries, and wait to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then contact the place of
purchase. Do not try to repair or open the battery charger yourself.
■Do 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 charger
or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase.
■Cautions concerning the power cord
œDo not leave the power cord plugged into the power outlet while the other end is
not plugged into the battery charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if
touched with wet hands or if handled by children.
œOnly use the power cord supplied with the battery charger. If a different power
cord is used, it may be rated for a different current load, and that may cause a fire.
œThe supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the supplied battery charger. Do
not use it with other devices for it may cause a fire or electric shock.
■Cautions when plugging in the battery charger
œSecurely plug the power cord all the way in the power outlet when using the battery
charger. If the battery charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat
may generate and cause a fire.
œIf the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet,
do not use the battery charger. Using the battery charger in this condition may
cause a fire or electric shock.
œDo not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or power outlet. A build-up of dust may
cause a short circuit or generate heat and cause a fire.
■Do not pull on power cord to unplug it
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.
■Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply
œIf used with a power supply other than that specified, it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
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■Keep the battery charger out of the reach of children
œChildren may place the batteries or other small components in their mouth or perform
some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
■Use with the nickel metal hydride or Ni-Cd batteries
œDo not use the supplied battery charger to recharge batteries other than the
rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (HR-3US or HR-3U, supplied with the
digital camera or sold separately) or Ni-Cd batteries (N-3US or N-3U, sold
separately). 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.
■Do not invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries
œPlace the batteries in the battery charger with the (+) and (–) terminals oriented as
indicated on the charger. If the batteries are placed in the wrong orientation, the
batteries may leak, overheat, explode, or be damaged.
■Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished
œIf the battery charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long period of time,
there is a risk of fire. In particular, if the batteries are recharged continuously for
more than two days (48 hours), they may generate heat, leak, or explode.
■Do not disassemble or modify the battery charger
œIt is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery charger. Doing so may cause a
fire or electric shock.
œDo not use the battery charger as a direct current generator.
■Do not get the battery charger wet
œMake sure the battery charger does not get wet, for it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
œDo not use the battery charger in a bathroom.
œIf the battery charger gets wet, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and
remove the batteries. Then contact the place of purchase. If used while wet, it may cause a fire,
electric shock, or an accident.
■Do not handle with wet hands
œHandling the battery charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock.
■Do not use during a storm
œDo not touch the battery charger or power cord while it is plugged into a power
outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
■Do not place on an unstable surface
œIt may fall down, causing injury or damage.
œIf the battery falls down and the charger body is damaged, remove the batteries and
contact the place of purchase. If used while damaged, it may cause a fire, electric
shock, or other damages.
■Operating and storage conditions
œDo not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or heater) or exposed to direct sunlight.
œTemperature 5 to 35°C (charging)
–20 to 60°C (storage) œHumidity 45 to 85% (charging and
storage)
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CAUTION
Concerning the Digital Camera
■Cautions when carrying the digital camera
œDo not walk around holding the digital camera by the hand-strap. It
may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold
the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket.
œBe careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong
shocks.
œMake sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera lens, as
that may damage the internal parts. When not using the digital
camera, be sure to always keep the lens cover closed.
■Cautions during use and storage
œThis digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing
the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to
avoid damages.
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 vibrations
œTemperature 0 to 40°C (operation) œHumidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation)
–20 to 60°C (storage) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
■Cautions if the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period
œFor safety, remove the batteries. The batteries may generate heat or
leak, and that may start a fire, cause injuries or burns, and damage
the digital camera and any other objects placed nearby. (When the
batteries are removed for a long period, the time and date settings
will be cleared.)
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Concerning the Accessories
■Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor
œUse only the specified AC adaptor (model VAR-G4EX for the VPC-SX560EX, model VAR-G4E
for the VPC-SX560E and model VAR-G4U for the VPC-SX560) with your digital camera. Do not
use an AC adaptor other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital
camera.
œIf an AC adaptor other that the specified one is used, it may damage the digital camera and
cause a fire or electric shock.
œFor complete information on how to use the AC adaptor, refer to the instructions accompanying
the AC adaptor.
■Cautions concerning the CompactFlash and Microdrive
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.
■Cautions before capturing important images
œBefore capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is operating properly
and in condition to capture the image properly.
œSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could
not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the
digital camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
■Cautions concerning copyrights
œThe images you capture with your digital camera are for your own private use, any other use
may violate the rights of copyrights owners.
■Cautions when cleaning the digital camera
œDo not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital camera. Doing so may cause
deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a chemically treated cloth, carefully
read its instructions and warnings.
œDo not spray insecticides, or volatile sprays on the digital camera. Do not leave rubber or vinyl
objects against the digital camera for a long period. They may cause deformation, discoloration,
or paint peeling.
Cleaning procedure
1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the batteries.
2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.
3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
detergent diluted with water and wrung dry.
■Cautions concerning the nickel metal hydride batteries
œPeriodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals of the nickel metal hydride batteries ((+) and (–))
and the terminals located in the battery compartment of the digital camera.
œDo not touch the battery terminals or the terminals in the battery compartment of the digital
camera with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to
the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases,
the usable life of the batteries will diminish.
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CAUTION
■Cautions when cleaning the lens
œIf the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for
photographic equipment to clean it.
■Cautions when not using the digital camera
œClose the lens cover whenever you are not using the digital camera.
■When not using the digital camera for a long period
œRemove the batteries. However, when the batteries are removed for a long time, the digital
camera functions may begin to not work properly. Periodically reinstall the batteries and check
the digital camera functions.
œIf the batteries are left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is still used even if the
digital camera is turned off. If the nickel metal hydride batteries are left in the digital camera for
a long period, they may become completely discharged and loose their ability to be recharged
again.
■Cautions concerning condensation
œUsing the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital camera.
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions
œWhen moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.
œWhen the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater is turned on to
quickly heat the room.
œWhen the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.
œWhen the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity.
If condensation seems likely to form
œPlace the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the digital camera has
reached the ambient temperature.
■Cautions concerning undesired interference
œThe digital camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or radio. To
avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied AV cable and computer
serial port interface cable are not removed.
Core
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■Cautions concerning magnetism
œDo not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be damaged by
magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the magnetic strips on cards may be
damaged.
■Cautions concerning data storage
œIt is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media (such as a floppy
disk, hard disk, or MO disk).
œStored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will
not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.
œIf the CompactFlash or Microdrive card is used incorrectly.
œIf the CompactFlash or Microdrive card is not inserted correctly into the digital camera.
œIf the CompactFlash or Microdrive card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other
forces.
œIf the CompactFlash or Microdrive card is removed from the digital camera or if the digital
camera is turned off during reading or writing operations.
œIf the CompactFlash or Microdrive card has reached the end of its usable life.
■Cautions when handling the CompactFlash or Microdrive
œThe CompactFlash and Microdrive 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive cards in locations where strong static
electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated.
œDo not allow the edges of the CompactFlash and Microdrive cards to become contaminated
with foreign materials. Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft, dry cloth.
œWhen not using the CompactFlash and Microdrive cards, put them back into their protective
covers to protect them from damage due to static electricity.
œDo not carry the CompactFlash and Microdrive cards inside trouser pockets, as they may
become damaged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply forces.
œBefore using an unused card, be sure to format it using the digital camera (see page 122).
œWhen buying separately sold or commercially available products, carefully read the instructions
and warnings that come with them.
Speaker

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Open the box and check that all the accessories listed below are included. The page numbers
listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.
œHand-strap [page 14] œSoft case [page 14] œCompactFlash
(8MB) and
protective case*
œ4 AA nickel metal
hydride
rechargeable
batteries
[page 21]
œNickel metal hydride battery charger and
power cord [page 21]
Model VAR-NC1 Model NC-LC03WSA
One of these is supplied.
œAV cable [page 94] œComputer serial
port interface cable
[page 126]
œAdaptor for
Macintosh computer*
[page 126]
œUSB interface cable
[page 126] œSoftware: 2 CD-ROMs
* Not supplied with the VPC-SX560E.
Media Cards that Can Be Used with this Digital Camera
This digital camera stores the captured images and recorded voice memos on the storage media
card inserted inside the digital camera. The number of images and amount of recording time that
can be stored on one card depends on the capacity of the card used and the recording conditions.
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera are given below.
œCompactFlash
œMicrodrive
There are special precautions that must be followed when using Microdrive cards. Before
using Microdrive cards, carefully read “Cautions when using the Microdrive” (page 135).
The Use of “Card” in this Manual
œIn this manual, CompactFlash and Microdrive cards that can be used in this digital camera are
referred to as “card.”
œThe cards in the illustrations in this manual are CompactFlash cards, but all installation,
removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both the CompactFlash and Microdrive
cards.

USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE
Attach the supplied hand-strap to the digital camera to aid in carrying. Also, when you are not
using the digital camera, put it in the soft case for protection.
Attaching the Hand-strap
Bend the looped extremity of the strap and slip it through then strap holder on the digital camera.
Using the Soft Case
Slide the hand-strap into the opening on the side of the case for carrying the digital camera.
It can also be worn on a belt or the like.
NOTE
œEven if the digital camera is inside its soft case, if it is subjected to strong shocks or impacts, it
may fall out of its soft case.
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QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES
Now that you have purchased a new digital camera, it is time to try and capture some images and
then view them with the LCD monitor. Although your digital camera is packed with many useful
and convenient functions, here is just a simple explanation of how to capture and view images.
Afterward, carefully read the rest of this manual to get the most out of your digital camera.
Recharging the batteries (see page 21)
Recharge the supplied batteries before use.
1Recharge the supplied batteries.
œMake sure the polarity ((+), (–)) of the batteries is as
indicated on the battery charger.
œDuring recharge, the recharge indicator on the battery
charger will light.
œWhen the batteries are recharged, the indicator will go
off.
œThe recharge time is approx. 210 minutes for four
batteries. (Model NC-LC03WSA only)
œThe recharge time is approx. 240 minutes for four
batteries. (Model VAR-NC1 only)
Caution!
First recharge the supplied batteries. Do not recharge other
batteries with the supplied battery charger. To ensure safety,
read “Concerning the Batteries” on page 5 and “Concerning
the Supplied Battery Charger” on page 7.
2Remove the batteries from the battery charger.
œWhen finished (the recharge indicator turns off), unplug the power cord from the power
outlet and remove the batteries.
Recharge
indicator
Recharge
indicator
Model NC-LC03WSA
Model VAR-NC1
Recharge
indicator
Recharge
indicator
Model NC-LC03WSA Model VAR-NC1
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Installing the batteries and card (see pages 24, 25)
3Insert the batteries.
œUse the batteries recharged in step 1 above.
œMake sure the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries is as
indicated in the battery compartment.
1Open battery compartment cover on digital camera bottom.
2Insert batteries.
3Close battery compartment cover.
4Push cover in the direction shown by arrow until it clicks.
4Insert the card.
œMake sure not to insert the card with it facing the wrong
direction.
1Open card slot cover on digital camera bottom.
2Insert card all the way.
3Push down eject button.
4Close card slot cover.
œAfter installing the card, be sure to first format it with the
digital camera (see page 122).

QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES
Capturing images (see page 56)
Now that preparation is completed, your digital camera is ready to
capture images. Here we will capture still images, but your digital
camera can take sequential shots and even film video clips.
5Turn the selector dial to v.
6Set the main switch to “CAMERA.”
7Open the lens cover.
œAn image appears in the LCD monitor.
8Point the camera lens to the subject.
œCompose the desired image by looking at the LCD
monitor.
9Press the shutter release button halfway (focus-lock).
œThe autofocus locks on the subject and the image in the
LCD monitor appears clearly.
10Finish pressing the shutter release button all the way.
œThe image is captured.
œIn the still image shooting mode, you can view the image
captured on the LCD monitor by holding the shutter release button down.
œThe stand-by indicator will flash in red while the image is being written to the memory.
Another image can only be captured when the stand-by indicator lights green again.
HELP
What if the digital camera turns off by itself
œThe power save function activated (see page 28). Perform the operations given below.
During shooting : Open and close the lens cover or press the shutter release button.
During playback : Open and close the lens cover or move the main switch from “PLAY” and
back to “PLAY.”
PLAY CAMERA
MONITOR OFF
Main switch
Lens cover
Stand-by
indicator
Selector dial
LCD
monitor Shutter release button
Push completely
Push halfway
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