Sanyo VPC-T700EX User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-T700EX
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-T700EX
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

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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:
JUse only the specified battery (3.7V).
JAvoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the
battery life and reduce camera performance.
JWhen 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.
JThe battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
JThe camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
JIf the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent
leakage or corrosion.
JIf 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.
JAlways keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
JRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
JDispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
JWe recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.
CAUTION
JDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
JReplace 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
38 Slideshow Display
39 Zoom Playback
40 Protecting Images
42 DPOF Settings
43 Resizing an Image
44 Erasing Images
MENU OPTIONS
46 Capture Menu (Capture)
48 Capture Menu (Function)
50 Video Menu (Capture)
51 Video Menu (Function)
52 Playback Menu
53 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)
54 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

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CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT
PRINTER
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND
VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER
57 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
58 Downloading Images and Video Files
USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA
59 Install the PC Camera Driver
6 0 Connect the Camera to Your Computer
60 Run Your Application Software (i.e. Windows
NetMeeting)
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
61 Installing Photo Explorer
61 Installing Photo Express
62 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 7.0 megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3072
x 2304 pixels.
Other features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K 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. 27 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:
JDigital camera
JUser’s manual
JSoftware CD-ROM
JUSB cable
JAV cable
JCamera strap
JCamera pouch
JAC power adapter
JAdapter converter (for “DC Jack to mini USB cable”)
JRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Common (Optional) Accessories:
JSD/SDHC memory card

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front View
1. Shutter button
2. ON/OFF button
3. Self-timer LED
4. Flash
5. Lens
6. Microphone
1
5
3 42
6

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Rear View
1. LCD monitor
2. Mode switch
Capture mode
Video mode
Playback mode
3. DISPLAY button
4. Status LED
5. Zoom in button
Zoom out button
6. MENU button
1 2 3 45
6
11
9
8
7
13 12
10
7. Erase button
8. Speaker
9. SET /Direction button
10. PC/AV terminal
11. Strap holder
12. Battery/SD/SDHC memory
card cover
13. 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/ 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
[] 3072 x 2304
[] 2560 x 1920
[] 1600 x 1200
[] 640 x 480
9. Possible number of shots
10. Quality
[] Fine
[] Standard
[] Economy
P
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.
11. Date and time
12. Self-timer icon
[10s] 10 sec.
[2s ] 2 sec.
[ 10+2s ] 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
[] Day Light
[] Cloudy
[] Manual
17. Focus mode
[Blank] Auto focus
[ ] Macro
[ ] Infinity