Sanyo VPC E1 - Xacti Camcorder - 6.0 MP User manual

VPC-E1000
10 Mega Pixel Digital Camera

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FCC STATEMENT
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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Notice:
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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JSDTM is a trademark.
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JOther names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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Notice:
JProduct design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary
product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a
general reference guide for the product.
JThe product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described
in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product
inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and
geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories
such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory
capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
JThe illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual
design of your camera.
JThe manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove
the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and
remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of
purchase.
Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach,
or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the
surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal
fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when
handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a
well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as
inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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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
The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
zThis 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 designated 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
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:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
zChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS
zThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
FOR EU USERS
Note:
zThis symbol mark and recycle system apply to EU countries and do not apply to
countries in other areas of the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should
be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of the equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling
centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and
electronic products.
Please help up to conserve the environment we live in!

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Symbols used in this manual
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.
You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections
“Troubleshooting”.
FCC information
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-E1000
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.
Canadian ICES-003 information
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes
described below:
Use only the specified battery (3.7V).
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the
battery life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been
used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception)
might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance
and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one
complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent
leakage or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the
battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
11 Overview
12 Package Contents
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
13 Front View
14 Rear View
16 LCD Monitor Icons
GETTING STARTED
18 Attaching the Camera Strap
18 Inserting and Removing the Battery
19 Charging the Battery
20 Inserting and Removing the SD/SDHC
Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
21 Setting the Date and Time
22 Formatting the SD/SDHC Memory Card
or Internal Memory
23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
26 [ ] Capture Mode
27 Recording Voice Memos
28 Using the Digital Zoom
29 Setting the Flash
30 Setting the Focus
31 Setting the Self-timer
32 Exposure Compensation/Backlight
Correction
33 Setting the Scene Mode
35 Setting the Panorama Mode
35 [ ] Video Mode
[ ] PLAYBACK MODE
36 Playing Back Still Images
37 Playing Back Video Clips
37 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips
on a TV
38 Attaching Voice Memos
39 Slideshow Display
40 Zoom Playback
41 Protecting Images
43 DPOF Settings
44 Resizing an Image
45 Erasing Images
MENU OPTIONS
47 Capture Menu (Capture)
49 Capture Menu (Function)
51 Video Menu (Capture)
52 Video Menu (Function)
53 Playback Menu
54 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)
55 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

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CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT
PRINTER
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND
VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER
58 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
59 Downloading Images and Video Files
USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA
60 Install the PC Camera Driver
6 1 Connect the Camera to Your Computer
61 Run Your Application Software (i.e. Windows
NetMeeting)
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
62 Installing Photo Explorer
62 Installing Photo Express
63 Installing Cool 360
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped
with a 10.0 megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648
x 2736 pixels.
Other features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (154K pixels) monitor makes it easy to frame
your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have
captured.
Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (approx. 29 MB for image storage). External memory
supports SD/SDHC memory card.
Optical zoom - 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images.
Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12
times; 4x playback captured images to enlarge a selected portion of an image.
Voice memo - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at photography
mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode
while viewing the images.
Thumbnail display - Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for easier and quicker
selection of images.
Scene mode - Simply select the scene mode that suits specific shooting conditions and
subjects. This lets you shoot for the results you desire without complicated
settings.

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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.
Common Product Components:
Digital camera
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
AV cable
Camera strap
Camera pouch
AC power adapter
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD/SDHC memory card
User’s manual

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front View
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1. Shutter button
2. ON/OFF button
3. Flash
4. Self-timer LED
5. Lens
6. Microphone

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Rear View
1. LCD monitor
2. Mode switch
Capture mode
Video mode
Playback mode
3. Zoom in button
Zoom out button
4. Speaker
5. Strap holder
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6. MENU button
7. Erase button
8. DISPLAY button
9. DC IN 5V terminal
10. Battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover
11. USB or AV OUT terminal
12. SET /Direction button
13. Status LED
14. Tripod socket

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SET /Direction button
1. Sbutton
Focus button
2. Xbutton
Flash button
3. Tbutton
Self-timer button
4. Wbutton
Exposure compensation / Backlight
correction button
5. SET button

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LCD Monitor Icons
Capture mode [ ]
1. Zoom status
2. Voice memo
3. Remaining battery status
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
* [ ]AC adapter icon (if
used)
4. Flash mode
[ Blank]Auto Flash
[ ] Red-eye Reduction
[ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Flash Off
5. [ ] Histogram
6. Focus area (When the shutter
button is pressed halfway)
7. Capture mode
[Blank] Single
[ ] Continuous
[ AEB] AEB
8. Image size
[ ] 3648 x 2736
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2048 x 1536
[ ] 640 x 480
9. Possible number of shots
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18. Scene mode
[
P
] Program AE
[ ] Panorama
[ ] Portrait Man
[ ] Portrait Lady
[ ] Landscape
[ ] Sport
[ ] Night Portrait
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Candlelight
[ ] Firework
[TEXT ] Text
[ ] Sunset
[ ] Sunrise
[ ] Splash Water
[ ] Flow Water
[ ] Sepia
[ ] Monochrome
[ ] Snow
[ ] Beach
[ ] Pets
[ ] User Setting
JEach press of the DISPLAY button switches one step in the sequence of OSD full display, OSD full
with Histogram, OSD display off.
10. Quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
11. Date and time
12. Self-timer icon
[10S]10 sec.
[2S ] 2 sec.
[ 10+2 ] 10+2 sec.
13. Unsteady hold warning icon
14. [ ] Exposure compensation
[ ] Backlight correction
15. Metering
[Blank] Average
[ ] Spot
16. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Incandescent
[
1
] Fluorescent 1
[
2
] Fluorescent 2
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Manual
17. Focus mode
[Blank] Auto focus
[ ] Macro
[ ] Infinity

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Video mode [ ]
1. [ ] Video mode
2. Zoom status
3. Remaining battery status
4. Image size
5. Possible recording time / elapsed time
6. Quality
7. Recording indicator
8. Self-timer icon
9. Focus icon
Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback
1. Playback mode
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
5. Voice memo
6. DPOF icon
Playback mode [ ]-Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. File number
4. Folder number
5. Protect icon
6. Video mode
7. Playback mode
8. Sound off icon (When the Sbutton is pressed during video playback.)
9. Total recorded time
00:07:30
10S
6
1
100-0011
35 46
Total
Play
00:00:10 00:00: 06
1
2
9
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.
Inserting and Removing the Battery
We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to fully demonstrate
this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the
camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.
Inserting the Battery
1. Open the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover.
2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.
Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and
orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side
of the camera, and then insert the battery.
3. Close the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover.
Removing the Battery
Open the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover and then release
the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly
pull it out the rest of the way.

•The Status LED lights Red when charging has started and
stops illuminating when the charging is complete. The LED
Flashes red for one second and then lights green constantly when
a charging error occurs or there is no battery inserted inside the camera.
•It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging.
•Charging time may vary dependent on the ambient temperature and status of the battery.
Charging the Battery