Sanyo VPC-R1 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-R1EX
VPC-R1E
VPC-R1
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the digital camera.
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” from pages 3 to 12. 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
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Model Number : VPC-R1
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.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
œThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Declaration of Conformity
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BEFORE READING THE MANUAL
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademark or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark 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 uses CompactFlash cards for data storage. In this
manual, the CompactFlash card is referred to as the “card.”
Caution
œIt is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
œAll images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from the actual product. Also, actual
specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may
differ from the contents of this manual.
œSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from
the use of this digital camera.
œSanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
œSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the digital camera other
than those supplied with the digital camera or those specified by Sanyo
Electric.
œSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the digital camera.
œThe images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
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Symbols used in this manual
HINT More detailed explanations or cautionary notes.
NOTE Extra information about camera features and terminology.
HELP In case of problems, this may help in certain situations.
CAUTION Points requiring special caution.
v: Explanation for still images
x: Explanation for sequential shots
w: Explanation for video clips
You can select different languages for the LCD monitor display (see page
67). Please note, however, that the display examples and the indications
in this manual are quoted only from the English version.
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CONTENTS
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . 3
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BPREPARATION
PART NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
INSTALLING THE CARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
BSHOOTING
3 SHOOTING MODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SHOOTING STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
BPLAYBACK
3 PLAYBACK MODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
BSHOOTING APPLICATIONS
SHOOTING SETTINGS SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ADJUSTING THE IMAGE QUALITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TAKING PICTURES WITHOUT USING THE LCD MONITOR
[v] [x] [w] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TAKING CLOSE-UP PICTURES (MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY)
([v] [x] [w]). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
USING THE SELF-TIMER [v] [x] [w] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
USING THE FLASH [v] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
EXPOSURE CORRECTION [v][x] [w] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
USING THE ZOOM [v] [x] [w]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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BPLAYBACK APPLICATIONS
PLAYING IMAGES IN A SLIDE SHOW [v] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
MAGNIFYING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE [v] [x] [w] . . . . . . . . 49
BOTHER FUNCTIONS
COPYING IMAGES [x] [w] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
PROTECTING/ERASING IMAGE DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
COPYING TO THE CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
USING WITH A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
PRESERVING THE RECORDED IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
REQUESTING PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
BSETTINGS & CHECKS
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SETTING THE OPERATION SOUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES AND
RECORDING TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
BAPPENDICES
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
ICON INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND
CORRECTLY
CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA
WARNING
BIf 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 batteries
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.
BDo 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.
BDo 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.
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BBe 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.
BDo 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 become wet may cause
a fire, electric shock, or other accident.
BDo 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.
BDo 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.
BDo 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.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
(CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA)
WARNING
BDo 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.
BDo 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.
BKeep 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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