Sanyo VPC-T1284 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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Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
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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.

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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 battery.
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 battery.
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 battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing the 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
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
Please use battery with complete external seals.
Do not use battery from which the seals have been damaged or removed.
This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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.
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.
z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.
zChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the userís authority to operate the equipment.

EN-6
FOR CANADIAN USERS
zThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
FOR EU USERS
The symbol mark and recycling systems described below 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/or
reused.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment,
batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed
of separately from your household waste.
Note:
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this
chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a
heavy metal at a certain concentration.
This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb:
lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for
used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and
accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste
collection/recycling centre.
Please, help us 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 Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Model number: VPC-T1284
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 battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery.
Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and reduce camera performance.
When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has
not been used for an extended period of time, it may 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 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 battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to
prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for a
long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.
Charge the rechargeable!battery fully before using for the first time.
To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects
when carrying or storing.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
- SANYO Li-ion Battery, 3.7V, 700mAh

CONTENTS
EN-9
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 STARTED
15 Preparation
16 Charging the Battery
17 Initial Settings
19 CAPTURE MODE
19 Capturing Images
20 Setting the Scene Mode
22 Setting the Panorama Mode
23 Taking Images When the Smile
Feature Is On
24 Recording Shots into Multiple Image
Layout
24 Recording Shots using Face
Detection Technology
25 VIDEO MODE
25 Recording Video Clips
25 Playing Back Video Clips
26 PLAYBACK MODE
26 Playing Back Still Images
27 Thumbnail Display
27 Removing Red-eye
28 Attaching Voice Memos
29 Protecting Images
30 Erasing Images
31 MENU OPTIONS
31 Capture Menu
34 Video Menu
35 Playback Menu
37 Setup Menu
39 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
39 Downloading Your Files
40 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA
40 Install the PC camera driver
41 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
42 SPECIFICATIONS
43 APPENDIX
43 Possible Number of Shots
44 Troubleshooting
45 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant
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 a 12.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing
images with a resolution of up to 3968 x 2976 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital Camera
Instruction manual
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
AV cable
Camera strap
Camera pouch
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery charger
AC adapter for battery charger
Optional Accessory:
SD/SDHC memory card
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

EN-11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1. Status LED
2. Flash
3. ON/OFF Power button
4. Self-timer LED
5. Mode switch
6. Lens
7. Microphone
8. Zoom lever
9. Shutter button
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Rear View
Item Function
Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode
1. Shutter button Record button Still image: to capture mode
Video clip: to video mode
2. Playback mode Playback mode Still image: to capture mode
Video clip: to video mode
3. Capture menu Video menu Playback menu
4. OO!Focus / cOO!Focus / c--
5. a!Flash / f-- Next Image / f
6. e!Self-timer / de!Self-timer / d--
7. s!Compensation / e
>-- Previous Image / e
8.
-- --
Still image: to display image
Records voice memo ( if “Voice
Memo” is “On”).
Video clip: to play video clip
9. -- -- Delete
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LCD Monitor Display
Capture mode
1. Zoom status
2. Battery condition
[l] Full battery power
[o] Medium battery power
[n] Low battery power
[m] No battery power
3. Flash mode
[Blank] Auto
[a] Flash On
[d] Flash Off
[c] Red-eye
[`] Slow Sync
[_] Pre-flash
4. Storage media
[ ] Internal memory (no card)
[ ] SD/SDHC memory card
5. [ ] Histogram
6. Main focus area
7. Image quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
8. Image size resolution
[ ] 3968 x 2976
[ ] 3264 x 2448
[ ] 2304 x 1728
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
9. Available number of shots
10. ISO
[Blank] Auto
[ ] ISO 100
[ ] ISO 200
[ ] ISO 400
[ ] ISO 800
[ ] ISO 1600
11. Self-timer icon
[f] 2 sec.
[g] 10 sec.
[h] 10+2 sec.
12. Date and time
13. [ ] Exposure compensation
[ ] Backlight correction
(Adjust exposure value with the se/ af
buttons)
14. Capture mode icon
[Blank] Single
[ ] Continuous
[ ] AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
[ ] Album Shot
[ ] Burst
[ ] Cont.flash
[ ] Pre-shot
[ ] Coupl.shot
15. Slow shutter warning
16. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Incand.
[ ] Fluoresc.1
[ ] Fluoresc.2
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Manual WB
17. Focus setting
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Face Detect
[ ] Macro
[ ] Infinity
18. Mode icon / Scene mode
[ ] Auto
[ ] Smile Detection
[ ] Anti-shake
[ ] Panorama
[ ] Portrait Man
[ ] Portrait Lady
[ ] Landscape
[]Sports
[ ] Night Portrait
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Candlelight
[ ] Fireworks
[]Text
[ ] Sunset
[ ] Sunrise
[ ] Splash Water
[ ] Flow Water
[ ] Snow
[ ] Beach
[]Pets
[ ] Natural Green
[ ] Program AE
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Video mode
1. Zoom status
2. Flash mode
3. Battery condition
4. Storage media
5. Main focus area
6. Video quality
7. Video resolution
8. Available recording time/Elapsed time
9. Self-timer icon
10. Date and time
11. Focus setting
12. Mode icon
13. Sound off icon
Playback mode
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Still image playback
1. Voice memo
2. Battery condition
3. Storage media
4. Histogram
5. Image quality
6. ISO
7. Image size resolution
8. File number
9. Folder number
10. Date and time
11. Exposure value
12. Aperture value
13.Shutter speed value
14. Protect icon
15. Mode icon
Playback mode
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Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. File number
4. Folder number
5. Sound off icon (When the OZc button is
pressed during video playback)
6. Play mode
7. Mode icon
8. Total recorded time
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as
shown. (label side back)
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
 The camera has 32MB internal me mory (26M B
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.

EN-16
Charging the Battery
Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use.
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. (Battery label side up)
2. Connect the power cord to the charger and
insert the plug into a wall outlet.
The status LED on the charger lights red
when charging has started and lights
green when charging is completed. The
LED also lights green if no battery is
inserted into the charger.
Charging time varies according to the
ambient temperature and the status of battery.
Remove the battery after charging is completed.
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside
your outer clothes.
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Initial Settings
Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if and when:
The camera is turned on for the first time.
The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an
extended period of time.
When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these
steps to set the correct date and time.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press
the button .
2. Press the button.
3. Select [Setup] with the afbutton.
4. Select [Date/Time] with the OOc/ ed
buttons, and press the button.
5. Select the date format with the OOc/ ed
buttons, and press the button.
Select the item’s field with the se/ af
buttons and adjust the value for the date and
time with the OOc/ edbuttons.
 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.
 After confirming all settings are correct, press
the button .
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the
button.

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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press the button.
2. Press the button.
3. Select [Setup] menu with the afbutton.
4. Select [Language] with the OOc/ ed buttons
and press the button .
5. Select the displayed language with the OOc/
ed buttons and press the button .
The setting will be stored.
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the
button.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the memory card (or internal memory) and erases all stored images
and data.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press
the button .
2. Press the button.
3. Select [Setup] menu with afbutton.
4. Select [Format] with the OOc/ ed buttons,
then press the button .
5. Select [Execute] with the OOc/ ed buttons,
and press the button .
 To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the button .
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the
button.

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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 ON/OFF button to turn the power on.
The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.
2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.
Turn the zoom lever to side to zoom in on the subject, and enlarges the
subject on the LCD monitor.
Turn the zoom lever to side to zoom out on the subject, and 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 image.
The focus area frame turns green when
the camera is in focus and the exposure is
calculated.
When the focus is not suitable, the frame
of the focus area turns red.
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