Sanyo VPC-S880 - Xacti Digital Camera User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

EN-1
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.

EN-2
READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
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Product Information
Product 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.
The 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.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.

EN-3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off
and remove the batteries.
Continued use 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 batteries.
Continued use 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.
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 damage.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing the batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries are
accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

EN-4
Cautions
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.

EN-5
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.
 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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.
 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

EN-6
FOR CANADIAN USERS
 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
FOR EU USERS
Note:
 This 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!
Manufacturer and Address
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome,
Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan
Authorized Representative and Address
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany

EN-7
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”.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC information
Tested To Co m p l y
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Model number: VPC-S880
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
Canadian ICES-003 information

EN-8
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
Use only the specified batteries.
Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and reduce camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are
highly recommended.
When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that
have not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the
expiry date are exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured.
Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully
charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or
the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the
camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no battery power is left.
Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, their performance may be
impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
Charge the rechargeable batteries fully before using for the first time.
Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Never use manganese batteries.
To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the batteries away from other metal objects
when carrying or storing.

EN-9
CONTENTS
10 INTRODUCTION
10 Overview
10 Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA
11 Front View
12 Rear View
13 LCD Monitor Display
15 GETTING START
15 Preparation
16 Initial Settings
18 CAPTURE MODE
18 Capturing Images
19 Recording Shots using Face
Detection Technology
20 Setting the Scene Mode
22 Panorama Mode
23 VIDEO MODE
23 Recording Video Clips
23 Playing Back Video Clips
24 PLAYBACK MODE
24 Playing Back Still Images
25 Thumbnail Display
25 Removing Red-eye
26 Protecting Images
27 Erasing Images
28 MENU OPTIONS
28 Capture Menu
30 Video Menu
31 Playback Menu
32 Setup Menu
34 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
34 Downloading Your Files
35 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
36 SPECIFICATIONS
37 APPENDIX
37 Possible Number of Shots
38 Troubleshooting
39 Connecting to a PictBridge
Compatible Printer

EN-10
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 an 8.1-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing
images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital camera
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
Camera strap
Camera pouch
2 x AA size batteries
Instruction manual
Optional Accessory:
SD/SDHC memory card
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

EN-11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Status LED
4. Flash
5. Self-timer LED
6. Microphone
7. Lens
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Rear View
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1. LCD monitor
2. Zoom in button
Zoom out button
3. MENU Menu button
4. MODE Mode button
Capture mode
S Video mode
xPlayback mode
5. 4-way control button
S Up button
m Focus button
XRight button
X Flash button
T
Down button
%FSelf-timer/Delete button
WLeft button
[ Backlight/Exposure
compensation button
6. SET/DISPLAY Set / Display / Scene
mode button
7. Strap holder
8. Battery / Memory card cover
9. USB connector
10. Tripod socket

EN-13
LCD Monitor Display
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ISO
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Capture Mode
1. Scene mode
2. Flash mode
[ Z ] Auto Flash
[ Y ] Red-eye Reduction
[
X ] Forced Flash
[
W ] Flash Off
3. Zoom status
4. Battery condition
[ D ] Full battery power
[ C ] Medium battery power
[ B ] Low battery power
[ A ] No battery power
5. Storage media
[ } ] Internal memory (no card)
[ { ] SD/SDHC memory card
6. Capture Mode
[ Blank ] Single
[]Cont.
[ ] AEB
7. Image size resolution
[ 8 M ] 8M (3264 x 2448 pixels)
[ 6 M ] 6M (2816 x 2112 pixels)
[ 4 M ] 4M (2272 x 1704 pixels)
[ 2 M ] 2M (1600 x 1200 pixels)
[ 0.3M ] 0.3M (640 x 480 pixels)
8. Image quality
[]Fine
[]Normal
[ ] Economy
9. Available number of shots
10.Main focus area
11. Date
12. Self-timer icon
[ % 2s ] 2 sec.
[ % 10s ] 10 sec.
[ % 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.
13. ISO
14. [ ] ] Backlight correction
[ [ ] Exposure compensation
15. Slow shutter warning
* Poor lighting conditions.
Images will be vulnerable to vibration.
16. Metering
[ o ] Average
[ q ] Spot
17. W.Balance
[ Blank ] Auto
[ f ] Incand.
[ h ] Fl1
[ i ] Fl2
[ c ] Daylight
[ d ] Cloudy
[ ] Manual
18. Focus setting
[ Blank ] Auto focus
[ ] Face detection
[ m ] Macro
[ ] Infinity

EN-14
Video mode [S]
1. Mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery condition
4. Storage media
5. Video resolution
6. Available recording time/Elapsed time
7. Main focus area
8. Date
9. Self-timer icon
10. Focus setting
Playback mode [x] - Still image playback
1. Mode icon
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
Playback mode [ x ] - Video playback
1. Total recorded time
2. Video status bar
3. Elapsed time
4. File number
5. Folder number
6. Protect icon
7. Mode icon
8. Play mode
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VGA
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03:50
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VGA
10s
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100-0001
100-0001
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Total Play
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Total Play
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EN-15
GETTING START
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Load the supplied batteries with correct
orientation as shown.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
The camera has 16MB internal memory
(12MB available for image storage), but
you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to
expand the camera’s memory capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with
this camera before its initial usage.
5. Close the battery/memory card cover and
make sure it is locked securely.
 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/
SDHC memory card , you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of
the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.
 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must
unlock the card .
 To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off
the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If
inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.
Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

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Initial Settings
Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if and when:
Camera is turned on for the first time.
Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended
period of time.
Follow these steps to set the correct date and time:
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Press the MODE button to set the camera
mode to [ ] / [S].
In the [ ] Capture mode, the LCD
monitor display is followed by the scene
mode setting.
3. Press the MENU button
4. Select [Setup] with the fbutton.
5. Select [Date/Time] with the c/ dbuttons,
and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
6. Select the date type with the c/ dbuttons,
and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
Select the item’s field with the e/ f
buttons and adjust the value for the date
and time with the c/ dbuttons.
The time is displayed in 24-hour format.
After confirming all settings are correct,
press the SET/DISPLAY button.
7. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the
MENU button.
Beep
Beep
Date/Time
Date/Time
Language
Language
Fr.No.Reset
Fr.No.Reset
LCD Bright.
LCD Bright.
Auto Off
Auto Off
On
On
Next Menu
Next Menu
English
English
Next Menu
Next Menu
0
3 Min.
3 Min.
MENU:Exit SET:Adj.
Setup
Date/Time
Date/Time
Date/Time
00 : 00
00 : 00
2008 / 01 / 01
2008 / 01 / 01
MENU:Exit SET:Enter
Setup

EN-17
Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S].
You may set the language from the playback mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Setup] menu with the fbutton.
4. Select [Language] with the c/ dbuttons, and
press the SET/DISPLAY button.
The Language setting screen will be
displayed.
5. Select the displayed language with the c/ d
buttons, and press the SET/DISPLAY button.
The setting will be stored.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images
and data.
1. Set the camera mode to [x].
2. Press the MENU button
3. Select [Setup] menu with the fbutton.
4. Select [Format] with the c/ dbuttons, and
press the SET/DISPLAY button.
5. Select [Execute] with the c/ dbuttons, and
press the SET/DISPLAY button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the SET/DISPLAY button.
Beep
Beep
Date/Time
Date/Time
Language
Language
Fr.No.Reset
Fr.No.Reset
LCD Bright.
LCD Bright.
Auto Off
Auto Off
On
On
Next Menu
Next Menu
English
English
Next Menu
Next Menu
0
3 Min.
3 Min.
MENU:Exit SET:Adj.
Setup
Beep
Beep
Format
Format
Fr.No.Reset
Fr.No.Reset
Media Info.
Media Info.
Sys. Info.
Sys. Info.
Language
Language
On
On
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
English
English
MENU:Exit SET:Adj.
Setup

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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.8" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose
images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.
2. Set the camera mode to [ ].
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.
Pressing the button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on
the LCD monitor.
Pressing the button provides a wider angle image.
4. Press the shutter button.
Pressing the shutter button down halfway
automatically focuses and adjusts the
exposure, and pressing the shutter button
down fully captures the images.
The focus area frame turns blue when the
camera is in focus and the exposure is
calculated.
When the focus or exposure is not
suitable, the frame of the focus area turns
yellow.
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Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology
Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image.
This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of
their position in the scene.
1. Set the camera mode to [ ].
2. Toggle the m button until [ ] icon appears on the LCD monitor.
The white frame is identified as the “top priority” face (main focus frame), and
gray ones around the other faces.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus.
The main focus frame simultaneously turns green.
If the “top priority” face is out of focus, the main focus frame turns red.
4. Press the shutter button down fully to capture your image.
Subjects that are not suitable with this function:
a. A person wearing glasses, sunglasses, or face covered with hat or hair.
b. A person turning sideways.
Face detection function is on
White frame Green frame
Focus lock Out of focus