Sanyo Xacti VPC-S1 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-S1
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-S1.
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” on pages 7 to 18. Keep this manual in a safe place for later
reference.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATION
To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given
below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to
playback.
SETUP
1Install the batteries (see page 21).
2Install the SD Memory Card*1(see page 22).
3Format the SD Memory Card (see page 120).
NOTE
œThis camera uses an SD Memory Card instead of
photographic film to record images. Be sure to install
the SD Memory Card before operating the camera. A
16MB SD Memory Card is supplied with this camera. A
64MB SD Memory Card is also available as a
commercially sold accessory.
œBe sure to format the SD Memory Card with this digital
camera before using it. A card that is not formatted
using the digital camera may interfere with the operation
of your camera.
SHOOTING
1Capture an image.
œShoot a still image (see page 37).
œShoot a sequential shots series (see page 38).
œShoot a video clip*2(see page 43).
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PLAYBACK
œSee “View the image just captured (preview display)”on page 34.
œSee “PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES”on page 69.
œSee “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS”on page 70.
œSee “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS”*2on page 71.
*1: About the SD Memory Card
This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media
Card for data storage. This manual is written with the premise that SD
Memory Cards are used. In this manual, SD Memory Card and Multi
Media Card are both referred to as “card”.
*2: About video clips
This digital camera does not have audio record or playback functions.
Therefore, your recorded video clips will not have sound. Moreover, even
if you play back video clips that do have recorded sound with this camera,
no sound will be generated.
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera.
NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to
pay attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(see page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS”(page 130)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING”(page 141).
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CONTENTS
OUTLINE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . 7
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
BPREPARATION
PARTS NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BSHOOTING
SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CAPTURING STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ABOUT THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ADJUSTING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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BPLAYBACK
SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
ABOUT THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
BOTHER FUNCTIONS
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) . . . . 79
ERASING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) (STILL IMAGES ONLY). . . . . . . . . 84
COPYING IMAGES (SEQUENTIAL SHOTS, VIDEO CLIPS
ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
PictBridge PRINTING (STILL IMAGES ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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CONTENTS
BCAMERA SETTINGS
ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING MODE SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
DATE AND TIME SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
HELP DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
TV SYSTEM SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
POWER SAVE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
FILE NUMBER RESET FUNCTION SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
FORMATTING A CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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BCONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
CONNECTING TO A TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
BAPPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
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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.
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.
œWhen using the digital camera while walking, be very
careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to
avoid accidents.
œDo not use the digital camera inside an airplane or
elsewhere where its use may be restricted.
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BDo not get the digital camera wet
œThis digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to
get wet, as doing so 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 a dealer for repair.
Using the digital camera after it has been 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 it off, 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.
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.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
(CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA)
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
BCautions when carrying the digital camera
œDo not walk around holding the digital camera by the
handstrap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When
walking around, hold the digital camera in your hand or
place it in a pocket.
œBe careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to
strong shocks.
œMake sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera
lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not
using the digital camera, be sure to always turn it off and
retract the lens.
BIf the digital camera is not going to be used for a long
period of time
œFor safety’s sake, remove the batteries from the camera.
This will prevent any possible excess heat or leakage of
battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage to nearby
objects. (Note that when the batteries is removed for a long
period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)
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