Sanyo XACTI VPC GH3EX User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Dual Camera  
VPC-GH3EX  
VPC-GH3GX  
VPC-GH3PX  
VPC-GH3TA  
VPC-GH4  
Important note  
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX,  
VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA and VPC-GH4.  
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.  
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.  
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL.  
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.  
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Preparing the camera  
1
Insert the battery pack.  
3 Insert the battery pack.  
2 Open  
1 Push out  
Battery cover  
4 Close the battery cover.  
About saving your recorded data  
h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 25 to install the  
card in the camera.  
h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please  
purchase a commercially sold card.  
h This camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record  
without an SD Memory Card installed.  
English  
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Shooting  
1
Press the ON/OFF button  
for at least 1 second to turn  
the camera on.  
MENU button  
h If the screen to set the  
date and time appears,  
press the MENU button 2  
times to cancel it.  
For how to set the date  
and time, see page 33.  
ON/OFF button  
2
Record.  
To record a video clip:  
h Press the [  
] button to  
begin recording a video  
clip.  
[
]
h Press the [  
] button  
button  
again to end the  
recording.  
To take a photo:  
h Press the [  
[
] button  
] button.  
h A still image is captured.  
-
S
10M  
Full-HD  
15  
000:00:17  
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a  
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go  
Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case  
of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.  
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Playback  
1
Press the REC/PLAY  
button.  
h
The display changes to  
the Playback Screen.  
2
Select the image to play  
back.  
h Use the arrow keys to  
move the orange frame  
to the image you wish to  
play back.  
h The image information  
for the framed image is  
shown in the bottom part  
of the monitor.  
REC/PLAY button  
SET button  
Arrow keys  
100-0006  
00:00:05  
6.5MB  
Full-HD  
OK  
Orange frame  
Remaining battery  
power indication  
English iv  
3
Press the SET button.  
<To return to the recording mode>  
h Press the REC/PLAY button.  
When you are finished using the camera...  
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.  
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Copy data from your camera to the computer  
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the  
computer.  
1
Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface  
cable to connect your camera to the computer.  
h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the  
computer’s USB connector.  
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
USB CONNECTION  
 
COMPUTER  
     
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
SET  
CANCEL  
OK  
To USB/AV terminal  
To USB connector  
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable  
English vi  
3
4
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the  
computer connection mode  
appears.  
USB CONNECTION  
CARD READER  
MTP  
SCREEN CAPTURE  
PC CAMERA  
CANCEL  
OK  
Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.  
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,  
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.  
<If the access menu (page 155) appears>  
h Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.  
5
6
Select an action.  
Copy files from the camera to a computer.  
h The drive name of the card installed in the camera is [Xacti], and that  
of the camera’s internal memory is [Xacti_INT].  
CAUTION  
For VPC-GH3EX  
i It is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to  
the camera’s internal memory or installed card.  
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Dismounting the camera  
CAUTION  
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure  
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or  
corrupt the files in your camera.  
1
2
Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.  
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB  
connector.  
Left-click on the camera drive.  
h The camera can now be disconnected.  
Uploading camera files to a file-sharing website  
i Your camera’s internal memory contains the Xacti Simple Uploader  
application with which you can upload camera files to a file-sharing  
website.  
i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the  
Xacti Simple Uploader user’s manual, which can be obtained from the  
SANYO website.  
<How to install Xacti Simple Uploader>  
1 Connect your camera to a computer.  
2 Turn on the computer and the camera.  
3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.  
4 On the USB Connection Screen, select “CARD READER”, and press the  
SET button.  
h The window for automatic playback of XACTI_INT (internal memory)  
and XACTI (card) opens, and the Access Menu appears.  
h If the Access Menu does not appear, double-click “Autorun.Exe” in  
XACTI_INT.  
5 In the Access Menu, click on [Install Xacti Simple Uploader].  
h The Xacti Simple Uploader installation begins.  
h Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the  
installation.  
<How to obtain the manual>  
i On the Xacti Simple Uploader screen, click the [?] icon.  
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CONTENTS  
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................. i  
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6  
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11  
How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13  
ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................. 15  
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 15  
What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 15  
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 16  
High-quality images with “Full High Definition*” ............................ 16  
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation .................. 17  
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures ................................................ 17  
Capture clear images of the targeted subject ............................... 18  
Eye-Fi smart ................................................................................. 18  
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 19  
SETUP  
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 20  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 22  
Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 23  
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 25  
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 27  
About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 29  
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 30  
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 30  
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 30  
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is  
active ........................................................................................ 31  
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 33  
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK  
MODE .............................................................................................. 36  
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 37  
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 37  
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 38  
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 43  
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 47  
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English  
SIMPLE  
SHOOTING  
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................55  
For best results ..............................................................................55  
Using the autofocus .......................................................................56  
Select the recording size ...............................................................59  
Select the focus setting .................................................................60  
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................61  
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................62  
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................63  
Using the flash ...............................................................................66  
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........68  
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................70  
PLAYBACK  
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................72  
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............75  
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................76  
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................77  
DELETING FILES .................................................................................78  
Delete single/delete all/delete folder .............................................78  
Delete selected ..............................................................................79  
PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................81  
21-image display playback ............................................................81  
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................82  
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................83  
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NORMAL  
SHOOTING  
RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 84  
Video setting ................................................................................. 84  
Still image setting .......................................................................... 88  
Scene select setting ...................................................................... 89  
Filter setting .................................................................................. 89  
Self-timer setting ........................................................................... 90  
RECORDING MENU 2 ......................................................................... 91  
Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting ............................ 91  
Focus range setting ...................................................................... 92  
Focus mode setting ...................................................................... 93  
Light-measuring mode setting ...................................................... 93  
ISO sensitivity setting ................................................................... 94  
RECORDING MENU 3 ......................................................................... 95  
White balance setting ................................................................... 95  
Subject chaser settings ................................................................. 96  
High sensitivity mode setting ........................................................ 99  
Digital zoom setting ...................................................................... 99  
Exposure compensation ............................................................. 100  
Storage folder setting .................................................................. 101  
PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK MENU 1 ......................................................................... 102  
Slideshow settings ...................................................................... 102  
File protect setting ...................................................................... 103  
Resize ......................................................................................... 105  
Rotate ......................................................................................... 105  
PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 106  
Correcting the image .................................................................. 106  
Editing video clips ....................................................................... 107  
Printing instructions .................................................................... 116  
FILE INFO DISPLAY .......................................................................... 120  
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OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................121  
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................122  
Shortcut setting ...........................................................................128  
TV output setting .........................................................................131  
File No. continued setting ............................................................135  
Formatting (initializing) ................................................................137  
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................138  
Checking the remaining number of images and  
video recording time ................................................................138  
For audio recordings ...................................................................139  
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............140  
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER  
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................142  
When using as a card reader ......................................................142  
To access the files in the internal memory ..................................142  
SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ...............................................143  
USING AS A CARD READER ............................................................146  
For Windows Vista/XP/7 users ....................................................146  
For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card) ................147  
For Mac OS X users ....................................................................148  
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD .........................................149  
Configuration of directories in the card ........................................149  
File formats ..................................................................................149  
Cautions when using as a card reader ........................................150  
USING AS A PC CAMERA .................................................................152  
For Windows XP ..........................................................................152  
Using as a PC camera ................................................................152  
USING THE SOFTWARE ...................................................................153  
Obtaining the software ................................................................154  
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CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV .................................................................... 156  
Connecting to a video input terminal .......................................... 157  
Connecting to the HDMI terminal ................................................ 157  
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................. 158  
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
PRINTING .......................................................................................... 159  
OTHER CONNECTIONS  
SCREEN CAPTURE .......................................................................... 162  
APPENDICES  
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 163  
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 171  
Camera ....................................................................................... 171  
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 179  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 181  
Camera ....................................................................................... 181  
Camera connectors .................................................................... 185  
Battery life ................................................................................... 185  
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 186  
Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 187  
Supplied battery pack charger .................................................... 188  
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 188  
Others ......................................................................................... 189  
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take  
a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and  
ready to go ............................................................................. 190  
About the MPEG-4 Standard license .......................................... 190  
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 191  
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION  
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From  
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various  
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the  
following table.  
Shooting/recording  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Log the date and time For more accurate  
Getting started  
shooting/recording  
of your photos  
focus  
• “How to use the manual  
“VIDEO CLIP  
“DATE AND TIME  
RECORDING” on  
page 62  
“SHOOTING SINGLE  
SHOTS” on page 63  
“Sequential shots” on  
page 88  
SETTING” on page 33  
focus” (manual focus) on  
page 92  
Zoom in on the  
subject  
“MACRO-  
PHOTOGRAPHY  
(ZOOM)” on page 70  
Set the focus to a  
narrow range  
“Focus mode setting” on  
page 93  
“Audio recording” on  
page 84  
Close-up  
photography  
Reduce noise when  
recording  
“Focus range” (super  
macro mode) on  
“NOISE REDUCTION  
setting” on page 125  
pages 44 and 50  
“Select the focus setting”  
(super macro mode) on  
page 60  
Optimize the photo  
quality  
“Select the recording  
size” on pages 44 and  
59.  
Set the camera’s color/contrast  
characteristics  
“IMAGE SETTINGS” on page 125  
“Video setting” on  
pages 48 and 84  
“Still image setting” on  
pages 48 and 88  
Capture fast-moving subjects  
“Scene select” (sports mode) on page 48  
Suppress camera shake effect  
“Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting” on pages 50 and 91  
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Shooting/recording  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Shoot in dark conditions  
“Exposure compensation” on page 100  
“Using the flash” on pages 44, 48 and 66  
“Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 48  
and 89  
Increase the camera’s sensitivity  
“ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 50 and 94  
“High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 52 and 99  
Photographing people  
“Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 48 and 89  
“Filter setting” (cosmetic filter) on pages 48 and 89  
Capture sharp images  
“Face chaser setting” on pages 52 and 97  
“Color chaser setting” on pages 52 and 96  
Simplified operation for shooting/playback  
“SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE” on page 36  
Photographing landscapes  
“Scene select” (landscape mode) on page 48  
Take a self-photo  
“Self-timer setting” on pages 48 and 90  
Make images lighter  
Measure the  
brightness of a  
specific area  
or darker  
“Exposure compensation”  
on page 100  
“Light-measuring mode  
setting” on pages 50 and  
93  
“High sensitivity mode  
setting” pages 52 and 99  
Adjust the camera’s  
sensitivity  
“ISO sensitivity setting”  
pages 50 and 94  
Change the color of  
the images  
Make white appear  
natural  
“Filter setting”  
“White balance setting” on  
pages 52 and 95  
(monochrome filter/sepia  
filter) on pages 48 and 89  
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English  
Playback  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Getting started  
viewing images  
Adjust the speaker  
volume  
Change the angle of  
view  
“PLAYING BACK VIDEO  
CLIPS AND STILL  
“PLAYBACK VOLUME”  
pages 53 and 77  
“Rotate” on pages 53 and  
105  
IMAGES” on page 72  
Search for image/  
audio files  
Reduce the photo  
size  
“21-image display  
playback” on page 81  
“Selecting the playback  
folder” on pages 54 and  
82  
“Resize” on pages 53  
and 105  
Magnify an image  
“Magnifying (zooming in)  
the image” on page 83  
“Audio playback” on  
page 86  
Adjust the speaker volume  
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on pages 53 and 77  
Continuous playback  
“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 46, 76 and 102  
Adjust the monitor brightness  
“Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 64  
“BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 125  
Playback on a TV  
“PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 158  
Set the TV system  
“TV output setting” on pages 127 and 131  
English  
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File managing/processing  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Search for image/audio files  
“21-image display playback” on page 81  
“Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 82  
Delete files  
Protect files from accidental erasure  
“File protect setting” on pages 53 and 103  
Format a card  
“Formatting (initializing)” on pages 127 and 137  
“DELETING FILES” on  
pages 46, 53 and 78  
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips  
“Editing video clips” on pages 54 and 107  
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint  
“Printing instructions” on pages 54 and 116  
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were  
recorded  
“FILE INFO DISPLAY” on page 120  
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English  
Using with a computer  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Use the camera as a card reader  
“SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 143  
“USING AS A CARD READER” on page 146  
Copy files from your camera to a computer  
“Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page vi  
Playback  
“About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 150  
Using as a webcam  
“USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 152  
Record an image of the computer screen  
“SCREEN CAPTURE” on page 162  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
i Li-ion battery pack: 1  
i Lithium-ion battery pack  
charger and power cord: 1  
i Dedicated USB interface  
cable (page 143): 1  
i Dedicated AV interface cable  
(page 157): 1  
i Handstrap (page 13): 1  
i Lens cap (page 14): 1  
*To prevent from dropping the  
camera, be sure to attach the  
handstrap.  
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i GUIDE FOR BASIC  
OPERATION  
(VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX,  
VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA  
only)  
i SAFETY MANUAL  
(safety precautions booklet)  
Please read this booklet  
carefully before using the  
camera.  
i QUICK GUIDE  
i Obtaining the PDF instruction  
manual and cautions  
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How to use the accessories  
k Handstrap  
13 English  
k Lens cap  
<To remove>  
1 Push in  
2 Pull  
* Attach as shown in the  
illustration.  
English 14  
ABOUT THE CARD  
Media cards that can be used with this camera  
The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:  
i SD Memory Card  
i SDHC Memory Card  
i SDXC Memory Card  
What “card” means in this manual  
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC  
Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as  
“card”.  
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR  
CAMERA  
Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an  
operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back  
without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create  
your original DVDs.  
High-quality images with “Full High Definition*”  
(pages 48 and 59)  
Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel video  
clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video  
files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high-  
performance camera.  
* “Full High Definition” by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a  
resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically.  
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Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy  
operation (page 37)  
Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new  
to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many  
features and functions.  
Example:  
RECORDING MENU1  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
1
Full-HD  
Select video and photo size  
2
-
10M  
S
3
1
2
3
S
N
OK  
<SIMPLE Mode Recording  
Menu>  
<NORMAL Mode Recording  
Menu>  
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (pages 50  
and 91)  
Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry  
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject or when you zoom in on  
a subject.  
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Capture clear images of the targeted subject  
(pages 52 and 96)  
Both the color chaser feature to target a specific color, and the face chaser  
feature to capture clear face shots, are provided.  
Eye-Fi smart  
By inserting a commercially sold Eye-Fi card (SD card with wireless LAN) in  
your camera, you can easily upload photos to your computer, a sharing site,  
etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your  
Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. Instructions for the Eye-Fi transfer  
feature can be found at the following website:  
http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/  
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SYSTEM MAP  
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.  
Internet  
Computer  
Dedicated USB  
interface cable  
Printer  
Dedicated AV  
interface cable  
TV  
i Card reader  
i DPOF-compatible  
printer  
Commercially available  
card  
i Photo shop  
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SETUP  
SETUP  
PARTS NAMES  
Front  
Sub-REC buttons  
[R] button  
Video recording  
button  
1 Insert your hand in the  
handstrap from the top of  
the camera.  
2 Enfold the camera in the  
palm of your hand to grip it.  
3 Use your thumb to operate  
the [O] and [R] buttons  
above the lens.  
[O] button  
Photo shooting button  
Zoom switch  
Monitor unit  
Lens  
Flash  
Stereo microphone  
* The tripod mounting hole is on  
the bottom.  
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Rear  
[
] button  
Photo shooting button  
[
] button  
Video recording button  
Multi-indicator  
Monitor  
ZOOM RANGE button  
Card slot cover  
DC IN terminal cover  
Strap holder  
Battery cover  
Arrow keys  
MENU button  
REC/PLAY button  
ON/OFF button  
SET button  
Arrow keys  
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.  
1
Connect the supplied power  
cord to the socket on the  
battery pack charger.  
h Insert the connector straight  
and securely.  
Battery pack charger  
Power cord  
Battery pack charger  
2
Insert the battery pack in the  
battery charger.  
h Insert it in the direction  
indicated by the [o] mark  
on the battery pack.  
Battery pack  
[o] mark  
CHARGE  
indicator  
To power outlet  
3
4
Plug the power plug into a  
power outlet (AC 100 V to  
240 V).  
h Charging begins.  
h The CHARGE indicator is lit  
during charging.  
When the CHARGE indicator  
turns off, unplug the power  
cord from the power outlet,  
and remove the battery pack  
from the charger.  
HINT  
i Charging takes approximately 120 min.  
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Charging the battery pack  
Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before  
using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied  
charger.  
Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it  
whenever the remaining charge is low.  
Does the battery pack feel hot?  
i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal  
and does not indicate a malfunction.  
If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging...  
i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.  
Ambient temperature during charging  
i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during charging be  
between about 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F). Due to the  
characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), it  
may not be possible to sufficiently charge it.  
i When the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be  
activated and halt charging.  
Charge a battery pack in the following cases  
i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time  
i Newly purchased battery pack  
FOR AMERICAN USERS:  
i Use a UL Listed, 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG  
No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA  
1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.  
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About the CHARGE indicator  
The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.  
Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.  
CHARGE indicator  
Not lit  
Not connected properly  
i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the  
charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the  
plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power  
socket (page 22).  
i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed  
correctly (page 22).  
Charging finished  
Lit  
Charging  
Flashing  
Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger  
i Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger.  
i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of  
the battery pack has probably expired.)  
CAUTION  
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been  
in continuous use for a long time  
i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a  
long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the safety  
function may be activated and it may not be possible to charge the battery  
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to  
charge it.  
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INSTALLING THE CARD  
Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another  
device before using it in your camera (pages 127 and 137). If an unformatted  
card is used, the card itself may become unusable.  
3 Close the card slot cover.  
2 Insert the card.  
1 Open the card slot cover.  
<When removing the card...>  
h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will  
protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.  
2 Pull it out  
1 Push the card in  
25 English  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card  
i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.  
If the multi-indicator is flashing red...  
i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so  
may result in loss of files stored in the card.  
HINT  
Shooting without a card installed  
i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the  
card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back  
from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no  
card installed, the internal memory icon  
is shown on the monitor to let  
you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s  
internal memory.  
English 26  
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK  
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.  
3 Insert the battery pack  
2 Open  
1 Push out  
Battery cover  
4 Close the battery cover.  
27 English  
CAUTION  
Does the battery pack appear swollen?  
i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when  
stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety  
hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become  
swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment.  
In this case, please discontinue its use and replace it with a new battery.  
Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed  
i Doing so may result in malfunction.  
HINT  
About the internal backup battery  
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time  
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully  
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about  
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the  
camera settings for about 7 days.  
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack  
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it  
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the  
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the  
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may  
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the  
camera settings are correct.  
To prolong the life of the battery pack  
i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life  
of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.  
h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other  
high-temperature environments.  
h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.  
After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially  
discharge it before recharging it again.  
h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the  
partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.  
English 28  
About the temperature alert icon \  
During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera  
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \will appear as  
described below.  
k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature  
rises during use  
h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the  
camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \icon lights on the monitor. It  
is still possible to record and play back even when the \icon is lit;  
however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and  
turn the camera off.  
h If the temperature rises further, the \icon will start to flash, and the  
camera will turn off automatically.  
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or  
as long as the \icon remains flashing). Please wait until the  
temperature has dropped before resuming use.  
h During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time  
starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows  
0 seconds, recording stops.  
h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while  
the \icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the  
temperature has dropped (or as long as the \icon remains flashing).  
29 English  
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND  
OFF  
Turning on the camera  
1
Open the monitor unit, and press  
the ON/OFF button for at least  
1 second.  
h If you briefly press the ON/OFF  
button, once, the camera will  
switch to the power save mode.  
h If you press the REC/PLAY button  
for at least 1 second, the camera  
turns on in the playback mode.  
REC/PLAY button  
ON/OFF button  
Monitor unit  
Turning off the camera  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.  
h The camera turns off.  
English 30  
Turning on the camera when the power save  
(sleep) mode is active  
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will  
automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during  
shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset  
setting).  
i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of  
the following methods:  
h Press the ON/OFF button.  
h Press the [  
] button.  
h Open the monitor unit.  
i After the power save mode has been active for about 30 minutes, the  
camera will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the  
power by pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the  
monitor unit.  
i When the AC adaptor (optional) is connected, the power save mode will  
become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-  
preset setting).  
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is  
activated (page 127).  
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save  
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.  
31 English  
HINT  
To immediately activate the power save mode  
i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.  
About the standby mode  
i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the  
camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.  
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately  
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.  
CAUTION  
If the K icon appears...  
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded  
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 33),  
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this  
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”  
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the  
Recording Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,  
please complete this setting before capturing images.  
English 32  
DATE AND TIME SETTING  
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is  
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before  
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.  
h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 35.  
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010  
1
Turn on the camera (page 30),  
and press the SET button.  
h The Clock Set Screen appears.  
h Follow the procedures below to  
enable or disable the date  
display during playback, to set  
the display format for the date,  
and to set the date and time.  
h To display the Recording or  
Playback Screen, press the  
MENU button 2 times.  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
2010/08/01  
00:00  
TIME  
DISP  
D / M / Y  
OK  
2
Set the date.  
1 Select “DATE”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Screen  
appears.  
DATE  
2010/12/24  
3 Set the date to “2010/12/24”.  
h The date is set in the  
following order: Set the year  
Set the month Set the  
day.  
OK  
h Press [G] or [H] to select  
year, month or day. Press [I]  
or [J] to increase or decrease  
the number.  
4 Press the SET button.  
33 English  
3
4
Set the clock.  
1 Select “TIME”.  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Time Screen  
appears.  
3 Set the time to “19:30”.  
h The time is set in the  
following order: Set the hour  
Set the minute.  
h A 24-hour clock is used for  
the time display.  
4 Press the SET button.  
CLOCK SET  
TIME  
19:30  
OK  
Set the order in which the date is  
displayed during playback.  
1 Select “DISP”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Format Screen  
appears.  
DISP  
D / M / Y  
OK  
3 Press [I] or [J].  
h Press [I] to change the  
displayed date order as  
follows:  
D / M / Y Y / M / D M / D / Y  
Press [J] to change it in the reverse order.  
4 Press the SET button.  
English 34  
5
Press the MENU button.  
h The date and time setting is completed.  
h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.  
HINT  
i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an  
internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a  
small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about  
7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still  
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of  
any type (follow step 1).  
To correct the date and time settings  
1 Turn on the camera.  
2 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 121).  
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.  
h The screen to set the date and time appears.  
h The current date and time settings are shown.  
4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.  
35 English  
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING  
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE  
Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode  
(for viewing your recorded images).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
Press the REC/PLAY button.  
h The mode changes.  
h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.  
-
10M  
S
Full-HD  
7126  
001:000:12  
SD  
REC/PLAY button  
<Example of the recording mode>  
2010.12.24  
18:41  
100-0006  
00:00:05  
SD  
6.5MB  
Full-HD  
OK  
<Example of the playback mode>  
English 36  
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used  
and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables  
full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for  
your purposes.  
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL  
modes  
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
h The previous mode is active.  
Press the MENU button.  
h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.  
Select the operating mode icon,  
and press the SET button.  
h Switch from the SIMPLE mode  
to the NORMAL mode, or from  
the NORMAL mode to the  
Switch to detailed  
SIMPLE mode.  
h Press the MENU button to  
cancel the Menu Screen.  
normal menu  
OK  
S
N
Operating mode icon  
<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>  
1
2
3
Press SET button to  
1
switch to simple Menu  
2
3
OK  
S
N
Operating mode icon  
<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>  
37 English  
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode  
Menu Screen  
1
2
3
Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 36).  
Select the desired operating mode (page 37).  
If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.  
h The Menu Screen appears.  
h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.  
Switch to detailed  
normal menu  
S
N
MENU button  
OK  
<Example: SIMPLE Mode  
Recording Menu>  
1
2
3
Press SET button to  
1
switch to simple Menu  
2
3
S
N
OK  
<Example: NORMAL Mode  
Recording Menu>  
English 38  
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu  
4
Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the  
SET button.  
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.  
Select an item to change  
Description of selected item  
Select video and photo size  
Press [I]  
S
N
OK  
Press [J]  
To keep in HDTV size  
10M  
2
M
Press SET  
HDTV size  
10M [4:3]  
OK  
<Setting Screen>  
39 English  
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu  
4
Press [I] or [J] to select a tab.  
h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.  
Tab  
Press [I]  
RECORDING MENU1  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
1
2
3
Full-HD  
-
10M  
S
1
2
3
S
N
Press [
J
]  
5
Press [H].  
RECORDING MENU1  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
1
2
3
Press [H]  
F1u0ll-HD  
M
S
-
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
English 40  
6
Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the  
SET button.  
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.  
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.  
Select an item to  
change  
RECORDING MENU  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
1
1
2
3
Full-HD  
Press [I]  
-
10M  
S
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
Applicable mode  
Press [J]  
Press SET  
4000x3000  
12M  
11M  
4480x2520[16:9]  
3648x2736  
-
-
10  
H
10M  
M
3648x2736  
7.5 S  
3648x2056[16:9]  
1920x1080[16:9]  
2 M  
M
SET  
OK  
<Setting Screen>  
41 English  
HINT  
About the applicable mode indicator  
i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is  
effective.  
: This setting is effective during still image shooting.  
: This setting is effective during video clip recording.  
: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip  
recording.  
English 42  
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen  
SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu  
Select video and photo size  
1
2
3
4
S
N
5
OK  
43 English  
1 Recording size (page 59)  
h Select the video clip size to  
record.  
3 Flash (page 66)  
h Specify how the flash will  
operate.  
9: The camera detects the  
subject brightness and  
uses the flash only when  
necessary.  
:: The flash operates with  
every image captured  
regardless of the  
q
: The video clip size is  
1920 × 1080 pixels,  
recorded at 60 fields/sec.  
The captured still image  
size is 3648 × 2736 pixels  
(4:3 aspect ratio).  
conditions.  
;: The flash does not operate  
even in dark situations.  
&
: The video clip size is  
640 × 480 pixels, recorded  
at 30 frames/sec.  
4
(page 37)  
h Set to the NORMAL mode.  
S
N
5 Remaining battery power  
The captured still image  
size is 1600 × 1200 pixels  
(4:3 aspect ratio).  
indication (page 140)  
2 Focus range (page 60)  
h Select the focus range that  
corresponds to the distance to  
the subject.  
7: The camera automatically  
focuses on the subject  
within a range of 50 cm  
(19.69 in.) to infinity  
(normal).  
8: The camera focuses on a  
subject within a range of  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm  
(31.50 in.) (super macro).  
English 44  
SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu  
4
1
2
3
S
N
Start slideshow  
OK  
5
45 English  
1 Slideshow (page 76)  
h Specify the slideshow settings  
and play the slideshow.  
3 Delete (page 78)  
h Delete files.  
4
(page 37)  
h Set to the NORMAL mode.  
S
N
2 Playback volume (page 77)  
h Adjust the volume for video  
clip and audio file playback.  
5 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 140)  
English 46  
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen  
NORMAL Mode Recording Menu  
<Tab 1>  
1
RECORDING MENU  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Full-HD  
-
10M  
S
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
47 English  
1 Video clip settings (page 84)  
<HD mode>  
3 Scene select (page 89)  
=: Full auto setting  
a: Sports mode  
!: Record at 1920 × 1080  
pixels, 60 fields/s (60i).  
Y: Record at 1920 × 1080  
pixels, 30 fps (30p).  
>: Portrait mode  
+: Landscape mode  
/: Night view portrait mode  
k: Snow & beach mode  
+: Fireworks mode  
Q: Lamp mode  
Record at 1280 × 720  
pixels, 60 fps (60p).  
":  
&: Record at 1280 × 720  
pixels, 30 fps (30p).  
4 Filter (page 89)  
&: No filter  
<SD mode>  
): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,  
30 fps.  
%: Cosmetic filter  
W: Monochrome filter  
,: Sepia filter  
<: Make an audio recording.  
2 Still image settings (page 88)  
<Single-shot>  
5 Flash  
k: The camera will detect the  
subject brightness and use  
the flash only when  
necessary.  
I: Image size is 4000 × 3000  
pixels.  
;: Image size is 4480 × 2520  
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).  
o: Image size is 3648 × 2736  
pixels (low compression).  
p: Image size is 3648 × 2736  
pixels (normal  
m: The flash will operate with  
every image captured  
regardless of the  
conditions.  
l: The flash will not operate  
even in dark situations.  
compression).  
N: Image size is 3648 × 2056  
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).  
+: Image size is 1920 × 1080  
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).  
G: Image size is 1600 × 1200  
pixels.  
,: Image size is 1280 × 720  
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).  
[: Image size is 640 × 480  
pixels.  
6 Self-timer (page 90)  
N: Self-timer is off.  
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds  
after the [  
] or [  
]
button is pressed.  
x: Shooting begins  
10 seconds after the [  
]
or [  
] button is pressed.  
7 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 140)  
<Sequential shots>  
m: 3648 × 2736-pixel  
sequential shots.  
t: 1600 × 1200-pixel  
sequential shots.  
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<Tab 2>  
1
RECORDING MENU2  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PHOTO STABILIZER  
FOCUS  
FOCUS MODE  
EXP MEASURE  
ISO  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
1
2
3
7
OK  
49 English  
1 Video stabilizer (page 91)  
h Compensate for camera  
shake during video clip  
recording.  
5 Light-measuring mode  
(page 93)  
X: Multi-section light  
measuring  
\: Record with image  
stabilizer on.  
W: Center-weighted light  
measuring  
]: Record without image  
stabilizer.  
Y: Spot light-measuring  
6 ISO sensitivity (page 94)  
=: Sensitivity is set  
2 Photo stabilizer (page 91)  
h Compensate for camera  
shake during still image  
shooting.  
automatically  
*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50  
u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100  
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200  
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400  
6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800  
-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600  
(During video clip recording  
in the double-range zoom  
T mode: ISO800)  
\: Shoot with image stabilizer  
on.  
]: Shoot without image  
stabilizer.  
3 Focus range (page 92)  
h Select the focus range that  
corresponds to the distance to  
the subject.  
h The indicated ISO value is the  
standard output sensitivity.  
*: The camera automatically  
focuses on the subject with  
a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.)  
to infinity (normal).  
7 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 140)  
-: The focus can be set  
manually.  
+: The camera focuses on the  
subject within a range of  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm  
(31.50 in.) (super macro).  
4 Focus area (page 93)  
B: 9-point range finder focus  
C: Spot focus  
English 50  
<Tab 3>  
1
2
RECORDING MENU  
WHITE BALANCE  
TARGET A SUBJECT  
HIGH SENSITIVITY  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
3
1
2
3
4
5
3
1
2
3
REC FOLDER  
6
OK  
51 English  
1 White balance (page 95)  
>: White balance is  
automatically adjusted  
depending on the ambient  
lighting (auto).  
3 High sensitivity mode  
(page 99)  
1: Increased sensitivity.  
2: Normal sensitivity.  
4 Digital zoom (page 70)  
Q: Enable the digital  
zoom.  
r: For shooting in sunny  
conditions (fair).  
o: For shooting in overcast  
conditions (cloudy).  
p: For shooting under  
fluorescent lighting  
B: Disable the digital  
zoom.  
5 Rec folder setting (page 101)  
6 Remaining battery power  
(fluorescent).  
indication (page 140)  
q: For shooting under  
incandescent lighting  
(incandescent).  
^: For setting the most  
accurate white balance  
(one push).  
2 Subject chaser (page 96)  
Automatically target a specific  
color with the color chaser  
function, or capture sharp face  
shots with the face chaser  
function.  
-: Enable face chaser.  
(: Enable color chaser.  
): Disable face chaser and  
color chaser.  
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NORMAL Mode Playback Menu  
<Tab 1>  
PLAYBACK MENU1  
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SLIDESHOW  
PLAY VOLUME  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
ROTATE  
RESIZE  
1
2
3
OK  
1 Slideshow (page 102)  
h Specify the slideshow settings  
and play the slideshow.  
4 Delete (page 78)  
h Delete files.  
5 Rotate (page 105)  
2 Playback volume (page 77)  
h Adjust the volume for video  
clip and audio file playback.  
h Rotate a still image.  
6 Resize (page 105)  
h Reduce the resolution of a still  
image.  
3 Protect (page 103)  
h File protect setting (delete  
prohibited)  
7 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 140)  
53 English  
<Tab 2>  
PLAYBACK MENU2  
EDIT PHOTO  
1
1
2
3
4
5
2
EDIT VIDEO  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
SELECT FOLDER  
COPY  
1
2
3
6
OK  
1 Edit photo (page 106)  
h Repair the “red-eye” caused  
by the flash, or enhance the  
contrast (still images only).  
2 Video clip edit (page 107)  
h Edit video clips.  
5 Copy  
h Copy files from the card to the  
internal memory, or vice  
versa.  
6 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 140)  
3 Printing instructions  
(page 116)  
h Specify the printing  
instructions (DPOF settings).  
4 Select folder (page 82)  
h Select a folder to play back.  
English 54  
SIMPLE  
SHOOTING  
SIMPLE/SHOOTING  
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
For best results  
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and  
making sure the camera is stable.  
Correct hold  
Incorrect hold  
A finger is blocking the  
lens or flash.  
<When using the Sub-REC button>  
1 Insert your hand in the handstrap from the top  
of the camera.  
2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to  
grip it.  
3 Use your thumb to operate the [O] and [R]  
buttons above the lens.  
<Caution>  
i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may  
become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.  
i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might  
temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your  
other hand for a while.  
Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a  
long time.  
55 English  
Using the autofocus  
The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain  
conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the  
autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture  
images (page 60).  
k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus  
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus  
function may not work.  
i Subjects with low contrast, very  
bright subjects at the center of the  
image or dark subjects or locations  
Use the focus-lock function to lock the  
focus on an object with contrast at the  
same distance as the desired subject.  
i Subjects without vertical lines  
Use the focus-lock function to lock the  
focus while framing the subject  
vertically, then re-orient the camera to  
compose a horizontally framed image.  
English 56  
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus  
function may work, but not as desired.  
i When both near and far objects are  
present  
Use the focus-lock function to lock the  
focus on an object at the same distance  
as the desired subject, then reposition  
the camera to compose the picture.  
i Fast-moving subjects  
Use the focus-lock function to lock the  
focus on an object at the same distance  
as the desired subject, then reposition  
the camera to compose the picture.  
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HINT  
i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 53 and 105).  
i When the [  
] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may  
waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a  
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images  
in any way.  
i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the  
image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.  
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Select the recording size  
The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will  
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct  
for the intended purpose.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the  
recording size setting, and press the SET button.  
To keep in HDTV size  
10  
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2
M
HDTV size  
10M [4:3]  
OK  
q: The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60  
fields/sec.  
The captured still image size is 3648 × 2736 pixels (4:3  
aspect ratio).  
: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30  
&
frames/sec.  
The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels (4:3  
aspect ratio).  
2
Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the recording size setting.  
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Select the focus setting  
Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera  
and the subject.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the  
focus setting, and press the SET button.  
All ranges  
Automatic focus  
(people, landscape, etc.)  
OK  
7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of  
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).  
8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to  
80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro).  
2
Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the focus range setting.  
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Hints for taking pictures  
Muting the operation sounds  
i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be  
muted (page 123).  
Where are the image and audio files saved?  
i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the  
camera, or in the camera’s internal memory.  
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...  
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to  
the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may  
appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you  
avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.  
While the image files are being recorded...  
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to  
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.  
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.  
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the  
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next  
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.  
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING  
1
Turn on the camera (page 30),  
and set it to the recording  
mode (page 36).  
[
]
button  
2
Press the [  
h Recording begins.  
] button.  
h It is not necessary to keep the  
[
] button pressed while  
recording.  
h When the remaining recording  
time available for the currently  
recording clip becomes little, a  
countdown of the remaining  
recording time appears on the  
display.  
Recording time  
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3
End the recording.  
h Press the [  
] button again  
to stop recording.  
Available recording  
time remaining  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
Capture a still image (single-shot).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 30),  
and set it to the recording  
mode (page 36).  
[
] button  
Press the [  
1 Press the [  
halfway.  
] button.  
] button  
h The autofocus operates,  
and the image is focused  
(focus lock).  
2 Continue to gently press  
the [  
way.  
] button all the  
h The shutter releases and  
the image is captured.  
h You can view the captured  
image on the monitor by  
keeping the [  
] button  
depressed when you  
capture the image.  
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2
Target mark  
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Adjusting the monitor brightness  
i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen  
for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for  
at least 1 second.  
What is the camera focusing on?  
i A target mark & on the monitor  
Target mark  
shows the area the camera is  
focusing on.  
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i The camera automatically  
determines the correct focus by  
measuring from 9 different focus  
points within the shooting area. If the  
target mark is at a position that is  
different from the point you wish to  
focus on, you can refocus, for  
example, by changing the shooting  
angle.  
F3.5  
1/2  
Camera shake icon  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
i The large target mark appears when  
the camera focuses on a wide area  
in the center of the screen.  
The focus and exposure can be locked (in the NORMAL mode)  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),  
you can set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When the  
exposure setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the  
autofocus setting is fixed, the picon appears on the monitor.  
i When the focus range (pages 48 and 89) setting or scene select setting is  
changed, the focus lock is released.  
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (in the NORMAL mode)  
i The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Recording  
Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.  
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If the camera shake icon > appears... (in the NORMAL mode)  
i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility  
that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the  
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to  
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to  
automatic (pages 44 and 66).  
i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +  
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.  
Does it seem to take a long time to save images?  
i When shooting in dimly lit conditions, it may take some time to save the  
data to the card.  
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Using the flash  
The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also  
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The  
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the  
flash setting, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the flash operation appears.  
Auto flash  
Flash operates automatically  
OK  
9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only  
when necessary.  
:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the  
conditions.  
;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.  
2
3
Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the flash operation setting.  
Press the [  
] button to take the picture.  
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CAUTION  
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting  
i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the  
flash unit when shooting.  
HINT  
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.  
i If the photo stabilizer (page 91) is set to ON \, the flash operation  
setting will change to “no flash” ;.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),  
you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL  
mode).  
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE  
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP  
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.  
1
Turn on the camera  
(page 30), and set it to the  
recording mode (page 36).  
[
[
] button  
] button  
2
3
Press the [  
] button.  
When you see a scene  
you’d like to capture as a  
still image, press the  
[
] button.  
4
Press the [  
end the video clip  
recording.  
] button to  
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HINT  
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not  
operate.  
i The photo stabilizer (pages 50 and 91) is inoperative.  
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately  
50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while  
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this  
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size  
(page 59), as well as on the video clip recording mode (page 84). If you  
intend to capture a still image while recording a video clip, it is suggested  
that you take note of the remaining video recording time.  
About the recording size of still images  
i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on  
the video clip recording size.  
Video clip recording size setting  
Still image recording size  
+
,
[
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)
h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.  
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)  
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.  
1
2
Point the camera lens at the  
subject.  
Zoom switch  
[T/]]  
[W/P]  
Push the zoom switch toward  
[T/]] or [W/P] to compose  
the desired image.  
[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.  
[W/P]: Zoom out.  
h When the zoom switch is  
pushed, the zoom bar appears  
on the monitor.  
h When the optical zoom factor  
is at maximum, zooming stops  
temporarily. When the zoom  
switch is pushed toward the  
[T/]] side again, the mode  
changes to the digital zoom  
mode and zooming continues.  
ZOOM RANGE button  
Zoom bar  
When both  
optical and digital  
zoom are enabled  
3
Take the picture.  
For video clip recording, see  
page 62.  
Optical zoom  
For shooting single shots, see  
page 63.  
Digital zoom (yellow)  
For shooting sequential shots,  
see page 88.  
When optical  
zoom only is  
enabled  
Pointer  
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HINT  
When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed...  
i The magnification is approximately doubled (double-range zoom). Press  
the button again to return to normal magnification.  
i The  
magnification, and a  
Screen.  
icon is shown on the Recording Screen during normal  
icon on the double-range zoom Recording  
i During video clip recording, the zoom range does not change even when  
the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed.  
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PLAYBACK  
SIMPLE/PLAYBACK  
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND  
STILL IMAGES  
1
2
Set the camera to the playback mode (page 36).  
Select the image to play back.  
Orange frame  
h Use the arrow keys to move  
the orange frame to the file  
you wish to play back.  
h The image information for the  
framed image is shown at the  
bottom of the screen.  
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Press the SET button.  
h The image you selected in  
step 2 is displayed fullscreen.  
h If a video clip was selected,  
playback begins.  
SD  
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OK  
<To return to the screen to  
select playback files>  
Press [J].  
SET button  
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Video clip playback operation  
To do this...  
Do this  
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.  
Stop playback  
During playback, press [J].  
During playback, press the SET button or  
press [I].  
Pause  
During accelerated playback, press [I].  
To playback  
one image  
at a time  
(single-  
frame step)  
Forward  
playback  
After pausing playback, press [H].  
Reverse  
playback  
After pausing playback, press [G].  
Forward  
playback  
After pausing playback, press and hold [H].  
Slow  
playback  
Reverse  
playback  
After pausing playback, press and hold [G].  
During forward playback, press [H].  
h The playback speed changes each time [H]  
is pressed, as follows:  
Forward  
playback  
Normal playback 2× 5× 10× 15×  
Press [G] to resume normal playback speed.  
To  
accelerate  
playback  
During forward playback, press [G].  
h The playback speed changes each time [G]  
is pressed, as follows:  
Reverse  
playback  
15× ← 10× ← 5× ← 2×  
Press [H] to resume normal playback speed.  
Return to normal playback  
speed  
Press the SET button.  
Louder: During playback, push the zoom  
switch toward the [T] side.  
Softer: During playback, push the zoom  
Adjusting the volume  
switch toward the [W] side.  
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HINT  
If the a appears on the playback Screen...  
i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments  
(page 85).  
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How to save one frame from a video clip as a  
still image  
1
2
Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to  
“snap” a photo.  
Press the [  
h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select  
the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however,  
that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.  
] button.  
HINT  
The file size for a video clip is very large  
i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be  
played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast  
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed  
properly on the camera monitor or a television.)  
i Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible  
recording time indicated.  
Display the video clip playback point  
i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to  
display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.  
i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.  
CAUTION  
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...  
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus  
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.  
If no audio is heard...  
i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the  
frame-by-frame, slow-motion, fast playback or reverse playback mode.  
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK  
You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
Playback Menu (page 38), select  
the slideshow setting, and press  
the SET button.  
SLIDESHOW  
ALL  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
=: Play back all files.  
3: Play back video clips and audio  
files.  
START  
c: Play back still image files.  
2
Select the type of file to play back,  
and press the SET button.  
h Slideshow playback begins.  
h To stop slideshow playback, press  
the SET button or MENU button.  
HINT  
About the slideshow settings  
i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu (page 102).  
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PLAYBACK VOLUME  
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
PLAY VOLUME  
Playback Menu (page 38), select  
the playback volume setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h The volume control bar appears.  
4
VOLUME SETTING  
2
Press [G] or [H] to set the  
volume, and press the SET  
button.  
h The playback volume is set, and  
the display returns to the SIMPLE  
Mode Playback Menu.  
HINT  
The volume can be adjusted during playback  
i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward  
[T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to  
adjust the volume.  
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DELETING FILES  
You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files,  
selected files or all the files at one time.  
Delete single/delete all/delete folder  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
Playback Menu (page 38), select  
the delete setting, and press the  
SET button.  
DELETE  
DELETE SINGLE  
DELETE SELECTED  
DELETE ALL  
DELETE SINGLE:  
Deletes one file at a time.  
DELETE SELECTED:  
Deletes the selected files  
(page 79).  
DELETE FOLDER  
OK  
DELETE ALL:  
Deletes all files.  
DELETE FOLDER:  
Delete the folder and all the files in the folder.  
2
Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.  
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.  
<DELETE SINGLE>  
h Press [G] or [H] to select the file you wish to delete.  
h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please  
make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.  
<DELETE ALL>  
h Press [G] or [H] to confirm the files to delete.  
<DELETE FOLDER>  
h Press [I] or [J] to select the folder you wish to delete.  
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3
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.  
<DELETE SINGLE>  
h The currently displayed file is deleted.  
h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the  
SET button.  
<DELETE ALL, DELETE FOLDER>  
h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,  
select “DELETE” and press the SET button. Then select “YES” and  
press the SET button, and the files will be deleted. When file delete is  
completed, “No image” is shown.  
Delete selected  
Delete selected files.  
1
2
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the  
delete setting, and press the SET button.  
Select “DELETE SELECTED”,  
and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select files to  
delete appears.  
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DELETE  
3
Select an image you wish to delete.  
h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to  
delete.  
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4
Press the SET button.  
h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [  
h Up to 100 files can be selected.  
].  
h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file,  
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.  
5
6
Press the [  
h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.  
]or [  
] button.  
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.  
h The selected files are deleted.  
HINT  
In the NORMAL mode  
i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and  
press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.  
CAUTION  
i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete  
protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 53 and 103),  
and then follow the file delete procedure.  
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PLAYBACK MODES  
21-image display playback  
1
2
Display the image you wish to  
play back.  
Zoom switch  
[W/P]  
Push the zoom switch toward  
the [W/P] side.  
h The 21-image display appears.  
3
Select the image to play back.  
h Use the arrow keys to move  
the orange frame to the  
desired image, and press  
the SET button.  
h Pushing the zoom switch  
toward the [T/]] side will  
show the 8-image display.  
h If the zoom switch is pushed  
toward the [W/P] side while  
the 21-image display is shown,  
the display changes to the  
screen to select the playback  
folder (page 82).  
SET button  
h It is not possible to perform the  
file delete or file protect  
settings on the 21-image  
display.  
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Selecting the playback folder  
If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you  
would like to play back.  
1
2
Display the Playback Screen.  
Push the zoom switch toward the  
[W/P] side twice.  
SD  
SELECT FOLDER  
100SANYO  
101SANYO  
102SANYO  
h The screen to select the  
playback folder appears.  
h If the zoom switch is pushed  
toward the [T/]] side, the  
camera changes to the 21-image  
display (page 81).  
OK  
3
Press [I] or [J] to move the orange  
frame to the desired folder, and press  
the SET button.  
h The files in the selected folder are  
displayed in the Playback Screen.  
HINT  
In the NORMAL mode  
i When you select “SELECT FOLDER” from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu and press the SET button, the screen to select the playback folder  
appears.  
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image  
1
2
Display the image that you want to magnify.  
h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.  
Push the zoom switch toward the  
SAVE  
110088%%  
[T/]] side.  
h Magnification is enabled.  
h The image is magnified, and the  
central portion of image is  
displayed.  
h Use the arrow keys to view  
different parts of the magnified  
image.  
100% MOVE  
To magnify:  
Magnification increases each time  
the zoom switch is pushed toward  
the [T/]] side.  
To return to normal size:  
Magnification decreases each time  
the zoom switch is pushed toward the  
[W/P] side.  
h Press the SET button to return to the  
normal (100%) view.  
HINT  
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image  
i Press the [  
] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still  
image.  
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NORMAL  
SHOOTING  
NORMAL/SHOOTING  
RECORDING MENU 1  
Video setting  
When recording a video clip, smoother motion and better image clarity can be  
achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However,  
the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit  
and store. It is recommended that you adjust the settings to those suitable for  
the desired purpose. Note that this menu is also used for recording audio only  
files.  
CAUTION  
When editing video clips...  
i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in  
the same mode.  
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.  
Audio recording  
k Audio recording  
1
Select <, and press the SET  
button.  
h The audio recording mode is  
enabled.  
h The menu display is canceled if  
the MENU button is pressed.  
Remaining time  
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2
3
Press the [  
] button.  
h Audio recording begins. During  
recording, < appears in the  
monitor. It is not necessary to  
continue pressing the [  
button while recording.  
Length of recording  
0.3M  
REC 000:00:06  
]
End the recording.  
h Press the [  
] button again to stop recording.  
HINT  
You can capture a still image during an audio recording  
i Press the [  
] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.  
About files saved in segments  
i When the video setting is set to a voice memo < that exceeds about 13  
hours, the recorded file is saved and recording ends. For other video  
settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once,  
and the recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are  
automatically created. The recording session continues until you stop  
recording, but sound recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is  
being saved.)  
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k Audio playback  
1
Select an audio file, and press the SET button.  
h Playback begins.  
To do this...  
Do this  
Start  
playback  
Press the SET button.  
Normal  
playback  
Press the SET button.  
Pause  
Press [I].  
Stop  
playback  
Press [J].  
During playback, press [H].  
Fast  
forward  
Each time [H] is pressed, the speed  
increases. If [G] is pressed during fast  
forward, the speed decreases.  
During playback, press [G].  
Fast  
forward/  
fast reverse  
Fast  
reverse  
Each time [G] is pressed, the speed  
increases. If [H] is pressed during fast  
reverse, the speed decreases.  
Pause  
Press [I].  
Press the SET button.  
Return to  
normal  
playback  
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CAUTION  
If no audio is heard...  
i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in  
the fast playback or fast reverse mode.  
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Still image setting  
For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical  
aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots.  
Sequential shots  
1
2
Select m or t, and press the SET button.  
h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.  
Press the [  
] button.  
h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [  
] button is  
kept pressed.  
HINT  
What is the maximum number of images in a sequential shots  
sequence?  
t: 30 images  
m: 23 images  
i If you continue shooting even after the maximum number of images has  
been captured, recording does not stop.  
i If you continue shooting after the maximum number of images has been  
captured, subsequent captured images will overwrite the sequence  
already captured, beginning from the first image in the sequence.  
About the focus when shooting sequential shots  
i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the  
[
] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.  
Can the flash be used?  
i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.  
Did the angle of view change?  
i When shooting sequential shots, the angle of view relative to that of still  
image shooting may change.  
About the PHOTO NR (page 125) setting  
i During sequential shots shooting, the PHOTO NR setting automatically  
turns OFF.  
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Scene select setting  
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for  
specific shooting conditions.  
HINT  
i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu,  
and press the SET button.  
i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view  
portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.  
i In the sequential shots mode, it is not possible to select night view portrait  
/, fireworks +, or lamp Q.  
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select  
icons other than = is on page 179.  
Filter setting  
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply  
unique effects to the photographed image.  
HINT  
i To return to normal photography, select &from the filter menu, and  
press the SET button.  
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons  
other than &is on page 180.  
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Self-timer setting  
By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128), you  
can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen.  
HINT  
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...  
i If the [  
released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [  
button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.  
] button or [  
] button is pressed again before the shutter is  
]
i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer  
menu, and press the SET button.  
i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode  
is activated and the camera turned off.  
When x is selected...  
i When the [  
] button or [  
] button is  
pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for  
about 10 seconds, and then the image  
is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the  
shutter releases, the indication shown in  
the illustration appears on the monitor.  
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RECORDING MENU 2  
Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting  
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional  
hand motion.  
HINT  
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...  
i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be  
possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.  
i If the digital zoom (page 70) is being used, the large magnification factor  
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.  
i When the scene select function is set to night view portrait /, the motion  
compensation effect may be insignificant.  
Can’t set the “photo stabilizer” setting?  
i The photo stabilizer is automatically turned off ] after any of the  
following operations.  
h Setting the flash operation to auto flash 9 or forced flash :.  
h Setting the still image NR (noise reduction) setting (page 125) to “ON”.  
h Starting video clip recording.  
When motion compensation is enabled,  
i The following icons are shown on the monitor:  
Full-HD  
001:00:05  
The video stabilizer is active  
SD  
The photo stabilizer is active  
Both the video stabilizer and the photo stabilizer  
are active  
Did the scene select setting change?  
i When the photo stabilizer is set to \, if the scene select setting is + or  
Q, it will automatically change to =.  
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Focus range setting  
How to use the manual focus  
1
Select -, and press the SET  
button.  
h The focus distance adjustment  
bar appears.  
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2
Press [G] or [H] to adjust the  
focus distance, and press the  
SET button.  
2.0m  
h The focus distance is set, and  
you are returned to the  
Recording Screen.  
HINT  
About the focus range  
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of  
the lens and the subject.  
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance  
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual  
distance.  
About zoom movement when using the manual focus  
i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes  
to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.  
i When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will  
function only within the range at which the image is focused.  
About the super macro mode  
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily  
set to the wide end.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),  
you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen.  
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Focus mode setting  
When the spot focus setting is selected,  
the focus mark + appears in the center  
of the monitor.  
-
S
10M  
Full-HD  
7112  
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SD  
Focus mark  
Light-measuring mode setting  
When spot light-measuring is selected,  
the light-measuring spot mark  
appears in the center of the monitor.  
-
S
10M  
Full-HD  
7112  
001:00:05  
SD  
Light-measuring spot mark  
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ISO sensitivity setting  
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to  
the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a  
fixed setting.  
HINT  
i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and  
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may  
increase or the images may be irregular.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128),  
you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen.  
CAUTION  
Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?  
i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set  
to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.  
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RECORDING MENU 3  
White balance setting  
This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting  
conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change  
the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.  
How to use the one push setting  
1
2
Select the ^ icon.  
Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.),  
and press the SET button.  
h This completes the white balance setting.  
HINT  
To cancel the white balance setting  
i Select >, and then press the SET button.  
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Subject chaser settings  
Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color  
chaser function, or capture sharp face shots with the face chaser function.  
Shooting with the color chaser function (still  
images only)  
1
2
Set the color chaser setting to (.  
h A target mark (+) appears in the center of the monitor.  
Move the target mark to the desired subject, and press the SET  
button.  
h When the subject is successfully targeted, a target frame icon (blue  
) appears superimposed on the subject.  
<To cancel the color chaser operation>  
h While the target frame icon is displayed, press the SET button.  
<If the subject is not successfully targeted>  
h The target mark continues to be displayed. Press the SET button once  
more, and try to engage the target again.  
3
Press the [O] button.  
h The image is captured at the moment the [O] button is pressed.  
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Shooting with the face chaser function  
1
Set the face chaser setting to -.  
h A green frame appears in the center of the monitor.  
h When the subject is successfully targeted, a green double-frame  
appears superimposed on the subject.  
2
3
When capturing a still image, press the [O] button halfway.  
Press the [O] or [R] button.  
<To capture a still image>  
h Gently press the [O] button all the way to capture the photo.  
<To record a video clip>  
h Recording begins when the [R] button is pressed.  
h During recording, an orange frame appears superimposed on the  
subject.  
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CAUTION  
About recording with the subject chaser  
i The chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used.  
i The chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.  
i The chaser function may not work when the subject in the monitor is  
relatively small or appears dark.  
i If the scene select function setting was fireworks + or landscape +, it  
automatically changes to =.  
When using the face chaser function  
i The light measuring mode changes to multi-section light measuring.  
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High sensitivity mode setting  
When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears  
even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure  
compensation settings.  
CAUTION  
Limitations of the high sensitivity mode  
i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip  
motion will appear uneven during playback.  
i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure  
may not function effectively.  
Digital zoom setting  
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled  
during zoom shooting.  
HINT  
i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation:  
When the still image mode is set to I or ;.  
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Exposure compensation  
By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key  
(pages 125 and 128), you can make the image lighter or darker when  
capturing images.  
1
2
Assign the operation shortcut to  
an arrow key (pages 125 and  
128).  
Press the arrow key to which the  
operation shortcut was  
assigned.  
h
The exposure compensation bar  
appears.  
3
Press [G] or [H] to adjust the  
The exposure compensation  
numerical value is shown at the  
left end of the exposure  
compensation bar.  
exposure.  
h
[G] key  
[H] key  
h
h
The exposure compensation  
can be set to a value from  
–1.8 EV to +1.8 EV.  
The exposure compensation bar  
is canceled when the MENU  
button or the SET button is  
pressed.  
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10M  
S
Full-HD  
7112  
001:00:05  
SD  
Pointer  
Exposure compensation bar  
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HINT  
The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:  
i
i
i
When the pointer is set to the center position.  
When the camera is set to the playback mode.  
After the power is turned off.  
Storage folder setting  
Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).  
1
Select “REC FOLDER”, and  
press the SET button.  
<Create a new folder>  
h Select “CREATE NEW  
FOLDER”.  
REC FOLDER  
CREATE NEW FOLDER  
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<Select an existing folder>  
h Select the desired folder  
number.  
OK  
2
Press the SET button.  
h This completes the create/select folder setting.  
h If you created a new folder, it automatically becomes the selected  
recording folder.  
CAUTION  
When an existing folder cannot be selected or a new one created...  
i A folder cannot be selected if it was created using a different device, or if it  
already contains the maximum number of files.  
i This setting is not available when using the internal memory.  
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PLAYBACK  
NORMAL/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK MENU 1  
Slideshow settings  
Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format.  
In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects  
and BGM.  
Changing a setting  
1
Select the item you wish to  
change, and press the SET  
button.  
SLIDESHOW  
MODE  
ALL  
1sec  
OFF  
OFF  
TIME  
EFFECT  
BGM  
2
3
Press [I] or [J] to change the  
setting.  
START  
OK  
Press the SET button.  
Begin the slideshow  
1
Select “START” and press the SET button.  
h Slideshow playback begins.  
h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.  
HINT  
BGM for video clips?  
i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track  
is played back; the BGM is not played.  
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File protect setting  
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.  
Protect files one by one  
1
Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and  
display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38).  
2
3
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.  
Select “PROTECT SINGLE” and  
PROTECT  
press the SET button.  
h “LOCK” appears.  
h If the protect mode has already  
been enabled for the file, then  
“UNLOCK” appears.  
LOCK  
EXIT  
OK  
4
Select “LOCK” and press the SET  
button.  
h The protect mode is set for the  
file.  
h The protect mark B indicates  
that the file is locked.  
CAUTION  
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the  
card is reformatted.  
HINT  
To select a different image in step 3...  
i Press [G] or [H].  
To cancel the protect mode for a file...  
i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 4. The protect mark B will  
disappear and the protect mode is canceled.  
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Protect selected files  
Select multiple files to protect.  
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38).  
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.  
Select “PROTECT SELECTED”  
and press the SET button.  
h Use the arrow keys to move the  
orange frame to the file you wish  
to protect.  
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LOCK  
4
Press the SET button.  
h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [  
].  
h To cancel a protect selection and remove the protect icon from a file,  
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.  
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Resize  
A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate  
image.  
HINT  
Why can’t the image be resized?  
i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a  
larger size.  
Rotate  
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.  
HINT  
i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.  
To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the  
rotate image procedure (pages 53 and 103).  
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PLAYBACK MENU 2  
Correcting the image  
Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more  
natural, or enhance the contrast.  
HINT  
If the “Contrast correction not successful” or “Red-eye correction not  
successful” message appears...  
i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image.  
i
The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera  
detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a  
flaw.  
Concerning the date and time information for the saved image  
i
When an image is corrected and saved, the recorded date and time of  
capture (Exif information) remains unchanged from the original image.  
However, the file date shown on the computer changes to the date and time  
the image was revised.  
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Editing video clips  
You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new  
video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips  
together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).  
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip  
1
2
Specify the frames  
(1, 2) where the  
video clip is to be  
cut.  
A
B
C
J
Extract the specified portion.  
[Two ways to cut the  
video clip]  
i Trim away portions  
A and C, and save  
portion B.  
i Delete portion B,  
and join portions A  
and C.  
i The original  
video clip is  
not affected.  
(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is  
saved.)  
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Procedure to join video clips  
Specify the video clip that will come first.  
J
Specify the video clip that you wish to  
append (join).  
J
Join the video clips.  
i The video clips are joined.  
i
The original video clips are not affected.  
(You can also choose to erase the  
original video clips when the new clip is  
saved.)  
CAUTION  
Caution when editing video clips  
i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera, as doing so may  
erase the original video clip.  
i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may  
become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips. In this  
case, you will need to free some of the memory on the card by deleting  
files that are no longer necessary (pages 53 and 78).  
Regarding the capture date of the saved files  
i The capture date of edited images changes to the date that the files are  
saved.  
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Video clip cutting (extracting)  
1
2
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.  
Display the NORMAL Mode  
EDIT VIDEO  
Playback Menu (page 38), select  
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET  
button.  
CUT  
JOIN  
OK  
3
Select “CUT” and press the SET  
button.  
h The Cutting Screen appears.  
Start point  
00:00:10  
CUT  
/
SAVE  
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4
Specify the start point of the extract.  
h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video  
clip extract will start.  
h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the  
video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the  
start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract.  
h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract,  
proceed to step 5.  
<Procedure>  
Play:  
After pausing playback, press and hold [H] for about 2 seconds for  
forward playback, or [G] for reverse playback.  
Pause:  
During playback, press the SET button.  
Accelerated playback:  
During playback, press [G] or [H] to change the playback speed.  
Single frame:  
After pausing playback, press [H] to move forward one frame, or [G]  
to move back one frame.  
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5
Press [I].  
Approximate playback time  
h The start point of the video clip  
extract is set, and the screen to  
specify the end point appears.  
h Specify the end point of the  
extract by following the same  
procedure as in step 4.  
<When joining the first and latter  
portions>  
CUT  
00:00:06  
/
SAVE  
1 Press [J].  
h Each time [J] is pressed, the  
sections to delete and the  
sections to save are  
End point  
Portion to be deleted  
reversed.  
2 Specify the end point of the  
extract. The frame following the  
end point of the extract will be  
the start point of the latter portion  
to be joined.  
6
Press the [O] or [  
] button.  
CUT  
h A screen appears for you to  
select either to save the edited  
video clip as a new (separate)  
file, or to delete the original video  
clip and replace it with the edited  
video clip.  
SAVE AS NEW  
OVERWRITE  
REVIEW CLIP  
SAVE AS NEW:  
OK  
The edited video clip will be  
saved as a new file. The original  
video clip remains unchanged.  
OVERWRITE:  
The original video clip will be  
deleted. Only the edited video clip  
will be saved.  
REVIEW CLIP:  
Play back the edited video clip  
before saving it.  
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Select the desired option, and press the SET button.  
h Editing starts.  
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu.  
HINT  
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected.  
i If the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message  
appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that  
you do not need to keep.  
CAUTION  
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge  
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large  
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the  
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before  
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed  
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor (optional).  
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.  
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Joining video clips  
CAUTION  
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.  
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 38), select  
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET  
button.  
EDIT VIDEO  
CUT  
JOIN  
OK  
Select “JOIN” and press the SET  
button.  
h The 8-image playback display for  
video clips appears.  
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SD  
Full-HD  
SAVE  
OK  
Move the orange frame to the  
video clip you wish to join, and  
press the SET button.  
h The specified video clip is  
labeled with a number.  
1
h Up to 9 video clips can be  
selected.  
h To cancel a selection and  
remove the number label from a  
video clip, select the video clip  
and press the SET button.  
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SD  
00:00:05  
Full-HD  
SAVE  
RELEASE  
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4
Press the [O] or [  
] button.  
JOIN  
h A screen appears for you to  
select either to save the joined  
video clip as a new (separate)  
file, or to delete the original video  
clips and replace them with the  
joined video clip.  
SAVE AS NEW  
OVERWRITE  
REVIEW CLIP  
SAVE AS NEW:  
OK  
The joined video clip will be saved  
as a new file. The original video  
clips remain unchanged.  
OVERWRITE:  
The original video clips will be  
deleted. Only the joined video clip  
will be saved.  
REVIEW CLIP:  
Play back the joined video clip  
before saving it.  
5
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.  
h Editing starts.  
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu.  
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HINT  
i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible  
to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”.  
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you  
want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 53  
and 103).  
i If the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message  
appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that  
you do not need to keep.  
CAUTION  
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge  
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large  
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the  
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before  
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed  
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor (optional).  
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.  
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Printing instructions  
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your  
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering  
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can  
use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is  
displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.  
Display the Printing Instructions Screen  
1
Select a photo from the Playback Screen.  
h A photo must be selected in order to access the Print Instructions  
Screen.  
2
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 38), select  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
“PRINT INSTRUCTIONS”, and  
press the SET button.  
ALL IMAGES:  
The specified printing instructions  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
ALL CLEAR  
apply to all the images.  
EACH IMAGE:  
OK  
The printing instructions are  
specified for each individual image.  
INDEX:  
All the still images are printed as  
miniature images (thumbnail  
images), several images on one  
print.  
ALL CLEAR:  
Clear all the printing instructions.  
This cannot be selected if no printing  
instructions have been specified for  
an image.  
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HINT  
Printing a single frame from a video clip  
i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still  
image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image  
(page 75).  
About the DPOF format  
i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect  
your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can  
also set the printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the  
requested images printed automatically (page 160).  
About the finished prints  
i Rotated images (pages 53 and 105) will be printed in their original  
orientation.  
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and  
printer used.  
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities  
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH  
IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES).  
1
2
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 116).  
Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
IMAGE”.  
ALL IMAGES:  
The printing instructions are applied  
to all the images.  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
EACH IMAGE:  
ALL CLEAR  
The printing instructions are applied  
only to the image currently  
displayed.  
OK  
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3
Press the SET button.  
h The Date/Copies Print Screen  
appears.  
ALL IMAGES  
----/--/--  
:
copy  
0
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,  
press [G] or [H] to display the  
desired image to print.  
h The printing instructions that are  
currently active for the displayed  
image are shown. You can press  
[G] or [H] to confirm the printing  
instructions for each image.  
COPIES  
OK  
1
DATE  
Printing instructions  
ALL IMAGES  
:
:
2010/12/24  
2copies  
COPIES  
OK  
2
DATE  
<Completed printing  
instructions>  
4
Specify whether the date is  
displayed on the print, and the  
number of prints.  
Dated prints  
Quantity  
<Specify the number of prints>  
h Press [I] or [J].  
ALL IMAGES  
:
:
2010/12/24  
0 copy  
h The quantity indication  
changes.  
h Display the desired number  
of prints.  
COPIES  
OK  
1
h Press the SET button.  
h The number of prints is set.  
<Specify dated prints>  
h From the screen on which the  
number of prints is set, press the  
zoom switch.  
DATE  
h Press the SET button.  
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5
Press the MENU button.  
h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated  
prints are stored.  
h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen.  
HINT  
Can’t specify dated prints?  
i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the  
camera’s date and time setting was completed.  
Index print  
Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is  
convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.  
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FILE INFO DISPLAY  
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file  
was recorded with your camera.  
1
2
Display the desired file on  
the camera monitor.  
INFO  
2
3
4
5
100-0001  
HD-SHQ  
1280×720 30fps SHQ  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
1
;
4.2MB  
00:00:03  
Press the MENU button for  
at least 1 second.  
h The Information Screen  
appears.  
h If the MENU button is  
pressed again, the  
Information Screen is  
canceled.  
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<Video clip file>  
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2 Image or sound  
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4 File size  
5 Shooting or recording  
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0.3  
ISO 50  
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<Still image file>  
6 Exposure  
compensation setting  
7 Aperture value  
8 Shutter speed  
9 Remaining battery  
charge  
0 Date and time of image  
A Still image mode  
settings  
INFO  
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English 120  
OPTION SETTINGS  
OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING  
MENU  
The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.  
1
Turn on the camera, set it to the  
NORMAL mode, and press the  
MENU button.  
RECORDING MENU 1  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
1
2
3
Full-HD  
-
S
10M  
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
S
N
Option tab  
2
Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3),  
and press the SET button.  
h The Option Setting Menu  
appears.  
h If you press [H], the screen to  
select a setting to change  
appears.  
OPTION MENU1  
CLOCK SET  
1
2
3
INFO DISPLAY  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
OPERATION BEEP  
POST VIEW  
1
2
3
S
N
OK  
To access a Setting Screen  
3
Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to set, and press the SET  
button.  
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.  
h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.  
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION  
SETTING MENU  
Tab 1  
OPTION MENU1  
1
1
CLOCK SET  
2
2
INFO DISPLAY  
3
3
STARTUP DISPLAY  
4
OPERATION BEEP  
1
2
5
POST VIEW  
3
6
OK  
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1 CLOCK SET setting (page 33)  
h Set the camera’s clock.  
OPERATION VOL:  
Adjust the volume of the  
operation sounds.  
2 INFO DISPLAY setting  
h Specify the information to  
display on the playback  
screen.  
5 POST VIEW setting  
h Specify the duration that the  
captured image is shown on  
the monitor (post-view) after  
SHOW ALL:  
Display the capture date and  
playback time (video clips).  
DATE & TIME:  
Display the capture date.  
COUNTER:  
the [  
] button is pressed.  
6 Remaining battery charge  
display (page 140)  
Display the playback time  
when playing back a video  
clip.  
OFF:  
Do not display the capture  
date or playback time.  
3 STARTUP DISPLAY setting  
h Select the display that appears  
on the monitor when the  
camera is turned on in the  
recording mode.  
4 OPERATION BEEP setting  
h Settings for the camera’s  
operation sounds, audio guide  
and volume.  
TURN ON/OFF:  
Mute or enable the sounds  
when the camera is turned  
on or off.  
SHUTTER:  
Select the sound that is  
produced when the [  
button is pressed.  
KEY SW:  
]
Select the sound that is  
produced when the SET  
button, MENU button, etc.  
are pressed.  
AUDIO GUIDE:  
Mute or enable the camera’s  
audio help guide.  
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Tab 2  
OPTION MENU2  
SHORTCUTS  
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
NOISE REDUCTION  
IMAGE SETTINGS  
BRIGHTNESS  
LANGUAGE  
1
2
3
6
OK  
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1 SHORTCUTS setting  
(page 128)  
2 NOISE REDUCTION setting  
h Compared to normal shooting,  
when the PHOTO NR function  
is ON, the image processing  
time after shooting a still  
image is slightly longer.  
VIDEO NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the image  
noise reduction function  
during video clip recording.  
PHOTO NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the image  
noise reduction function  
during still image shooting.  
WIND SOUND NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the wind noise  
reduction function during  
video clip/audio shooting.  
3 IMAGE SETTINGS  
h Set the vividness and  
sharpness of the images.  
4 BRIGHTNESS setting  
h Adjust the brightness of the  
camera’s monitor display.  
5 LANGUAGE setting  
h Select the language in which  
the monitor messages are  
displayed.  
6 Remaining battery charge  
display (page 140)  
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Tab 3  
OPTION MENU 3  
TV OUTPUT  
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
POWER SAVE  
FILE NO. CONT'D  
FORMAT  
3
4
5
RESET SETTINGS  
3
6
OK  
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1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 131)  
2 POWER SAVE setting  
(page 31)  
h Specify the elapsed period of  
inactivity before the power  
save mode (to conserve  
battery power) is activated.  
3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting  
(page 135)  
4 FORMAT (page 137)  
5 RESET SETTINGS  
h Reset the camera settings to  
the factory-preset settings.  
h The following settings do not  
change with this procedure:  
Date and time setting  
TV system setting  
Language setting  
6 Remaining battery charge  
display (page 140)  
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Shortcut setting  
Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are  
pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed.  
1
Select “SHORTCUTS”, and  
press the SET button.  
: Assign the function when [I]  
is pressed.  
SHORTCUTS  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
: Assign the function when [J]  
is pressed.  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS  
: Assign the function when [G]  
is pressed.  
OK  
: Assign the function when [H]  
Arrow keys  
is pressed.  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:  
The most commonly used  
settings are automatically  
assigned.  
2
Select the key to which you wish to assign the function, and press  
the SET button.  
h The screen to assign a function to the key appears.  
OFF: No operation shortcut is assigned to the key.  
pAF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 64).  
P AE LOCK: Lock the exposure setting (page 64).  
+ FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 60 and 92). (This operation  
shortcut can be assigned only to the  
or  
key.)  
m FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 44 and 66).  
) EXP COMPENSATION:Adjust the exposure (page 100).  
s ISO:  
Set the ISO sensitivity (pages 50 and 94).  
O SEQUENTIAL: Switch between sequential shots and single shots.  
O SELF-TIMER: Set the self-timer (pages 48 and 90).  
DISP. ON/OFF: Turn the shooting settings display on/off.  
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PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video  
view) for the Recording Standby Screen display.  
When “photo view” is selected, a frame to show the  
field of view during video clip recording appears.  
Video clip recording area  
<Video view>  
<Photo view>  
3
4
Press [I] or [J].  
h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.  
Press the SET button.  
SHORTCUTS  
h The selected function is  
assigned to the key, and you are  
returned to the Shortcuts  
Screen.  
h To assign functions to the other  
keys, repeat steps 2 through 4.  
SEQUENTIAL  
PHOTO VIEW  
FLASH  
EXP COMPENSATION  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS  
OK  
<When “RECOMMENDED  
SETTINGS” is selected>  
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5
Press the MENU button.  
h The screen to confirm the  
shortcut settings appears, and  
then you are returned to the  
Option Setting Menu.  
SHORTCUTS  
h This completes the shortcuts  
setting.  
<To confirm the assigned  
shortcuts>  
h On the screen in step 1, press  
the MENU button, and the  
screen to confirm the shortcut  
settings appears.  
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TV output setting  
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV  
terminal.  
1
Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press  
the SET button.  
TV SYSTEM:  
TV OUTPUT  
TV SYSTEM  
NTSC  
16:9  
1080i  
OFF  
TV TYPE  
HDMI  
HDMI-CEC  
Set the type of TV signal that is  
output from the USB/AV terminal.  
TV TYPE:  
Set the TV’s aspect ratio.  
HDMI:  
OK  
Set the signal that is output from  
the HDMI terminal.  
HDMI-CEC:  
Set the HDMI-CEC function.  
2
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.  
<If “TV SYSTEM” is selected>  
NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.  
PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.  
<If “TV TYPE” is selected>  
16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is  
connected.  
4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is  
connected.  
<If “HDMI” is selected>  
AUTO: The camera automatically determines the appropriate setting.  
720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the &  
or " mode.  
1080i: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the !  
or Y mode.  
480p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the )  
mode.  
h Does not work with 480i connector.  
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<If “HDMI-CEC” is selected>  
ON:  
Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “ON”.  
OFF: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “OFF”.  
3
4
5
Press [I] or [J] to select the desired parameter.  
Press the SET button.  
Press the MENU button.  
h This completes the TV output setting.  
HINT  
About the HDMI-CEC function  
i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI cable, a  
control signal is output to electronic devices and the operation of multiple  
devices is coordinated.  
i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is  
connected to a SANYO TV that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.  
i When the HDMI-CEC function is used, your TV’s remote control unit can  
be used to operate the camera playback; however, it does not work to turn  
the camera ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera’s power  
save function is disabled.  
i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your  
TV’s instruction manual.  
(As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function  
have not been released.)  
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Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV  
display  
The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE”  
setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect  
function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not  
change at all.  
“TVTYPE” TV type to be  
setting connected  
Image file to be  
displayed  
TV display  
Still image  
(4:3)  
Video clip in SD  
mode  
4:3  
4:3  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
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“TVTYPE” TV type to be  
setting connected  
Image file to be  
displayed  
TV display  
Still image  
(4:3)  
Video clip in SD  
mode  
16:9  
16:9  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
CAUTION  
If the TV display is not correct…  
i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can  
either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size  
setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please  
refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 16:9?  
i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured in a 4:3 still image  
mode.  
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File No. continued setting  
If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the  
captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently  
reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again  
begin from 0001. This is because the file number continued function is set to  
“OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images  
with the same numbers, or may result in unintentionally overwriting files  
when, for example, saving files in a computer. By setting the file number  
continued function to “ON”, even if the card is reformatted or the card is  
replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names  
continues from the last number recorded by the camera.  
<File number continued function “OFF”>  
File name (image number)  
Card A  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
<File number continued function “ON”>  
File name (image number)  
Card A  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0014, 0015....... 0025, 0026  
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i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are  
assigned as follows.  
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower  
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next  
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.  
Card A  
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ..... 0025, 0026  
Previously recorded files  
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher  
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next  
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.  
Card A  
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ..... 0025, 0026  
Previously recorded files  
HINT  
i Until the file number continued function is turned OFF, consecutive file  
names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number continued  
function be returned to OFFat the end of each photography session.  
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Formatting (initializing)  
A card must be formatted with this camera:  
i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or  
i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.  
The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.  
Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the  
unlocked position.  
CAUTION  
Caution during formatting  
i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.  
Formatting erases the data  
i When a storage medium is formatted, all recorded files on the medium are  
erased. Protected data (pages 53 and 103) is also erased, so before  
formatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your  
personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.  
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from  
a reformatted card)  
i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the  
camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and  
the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.  
i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted  
card using special software for that purpose.  
i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically  
destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is  
recommended that you use commercially available software for erasing  
card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user.  
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD  
MEMORY  
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording  
time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of  
images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of  
Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 186.  
Checking the remaining number of images and  
video recording time  
1
Set the camera to the recording  
mode (page 36).  
h The remaining number of images  
appears in the upper left of the  
monitor.  
h The remaining video recording  
time appears in the upper right of  
the monitor.  
Remaining number of images  
Remaining video  
recording time  
-
S
M
Full-HD  
711210  
001:00:05  
h The remaining number of images  
and video recording time will  
differ depending on the resolution  
and compression settings.  
SD  
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For audio recordings  
1
Set the camera to the audio  
recording mode (page 84).  
h The remaining audio recording  
time is shown.  
Remaining time  
-
M
S
711210  
065:07:51  
SD  
HINT  
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording  
time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,  
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete  
them (page 78) from the card.  
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording  
time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a  
lower resolution setting (pages 59, 84 and 88), or selecting a different  
image quality setting.  
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CHECKING THE REMAINING  
BATTERY PACK CHARGE  
When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be  
checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an  
image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack  
operation, see page 185.  
1
Display the Recording Menu or  
Playback Menu (page 38).  
h The battery pack remaining  
charge indicator appears in the  
lower right corner of the monitor.  
h Due to the battery pack  
characteristics, when the  
ambient temperature is low,  
may appear early for an  
RECORDING MENU1  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
1
2
3
Full-HD  
-
S
10M  
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
incorrect indication of the  
remaining charge.  
Battery pack remaining  
charge indicator  
Also, depending on the  
conditions of use of the camera  
or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining  
charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a  
general approximation of the remaining charge.  
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Battery pack  
remaining  
charge indicator  
Battery remaining charge  
Approx. full.  
Power is low.  
It will soon be impossible to capture or play  
back images.  
If this icon flashes when the [  
] button is pressed, images cannot be  
captured. Recharge the battery pack.  
] button or  
[
HINT  
i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge  
on the Information Screen (page 120).  
i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.  
i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the  
flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature  
(temperatures below 10 °C [50 °F]), the number of images that can be  
saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.  
i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking  
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss  
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power  
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold  
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept  
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)  
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER  
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER  
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT  
When using as a card reader  
Limited to models with the preinstalled OS.  
k Windows  
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7  
k Mac OS  
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later  
To access the files in the internal memory  
i When a card is installed, the card and internal memory are both mounted.  
i The volume name of the card is [XACTI], and that of the internal memory is  
[XACTI_INT].  
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SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE  
1
Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to  
connect the camera to the computer.  
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB  
connector.  
2
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
USB CONNECTION  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
To USB/AV terminal  
To USB connector  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
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3
Select “COMPUTER”, and press  
the SET button.  
h The screen to select the  
computer connection mode  
appears.  
CARD READER:  
Use the camera as an external  
drive of the computer.  
USB CONNECTION  
CARD READER  
MTP  
SCREEN CAPTURE  
PC CAMERA  
CANCEL  
OK  
MTP:  
Connect the camera in the MTP  
mode to a Windows Vista or  
Windows 7 computer.  
For Windows 7 operating systems,  
this camera is compatible with  
Device Stage (except for model  
VPC-GH3EX).  
SCREEN CAPTURE:  
Save an image of the computer  
screen in your camera.  
PC CAMERA:  
Use your camera as a PC camera.  
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4
Select the desired connection mode, and press the SET button.  
CAUTION  
Insert and pull out the cable carefully  
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly  
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the  
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is  
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in  
the terminal socket.  
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.  
i Please connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB  
connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard,  
or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver  
software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the  
driver software.  
Do not exchange data bi-directionally  
i While copying data from the camera to the computer in the card reader  
mode, do not perform any operation that would copy the computer data to  
the camera.  
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USING AS A CARD READER  
CAUTION  
For VPC-GH3EX  
i It is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to  
the camera’s internal memory or installed card.  
For Windows Vista/XP/7 users  
Mounting your camera  
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143).  
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,  
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.  
2
Select an action.  
Dismounting the camera  
CAUTION  
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure  
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or  
loss of card data.  
1
Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.  
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB  
connector.  
2
3
Left-click on the camera drive.  
Click on the [OK] button.  
h The camera can now be disconnected.  
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For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card)  
Mounting your camera  
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143).  
h If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load  
the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver.  
h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk] appears in  
the [My Computer] window.  
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.  
Dismounting the camera  
CAUTION  
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure  
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or  
loss of card data.  
1
Left-click on [Unplug or Eject Hardware] in the task tray.  
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB  
connector.  
2
3
Left-click on the camera drive.  
h The [Safe to Remove Hardware] dialog box will open.  
Click on the [OK] button.  
h You can now disconnect the camera.  
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For Mac OS X users  
Mounting your camera  
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143).  
h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named  
[XACTI] on the Desktop.  
h Double-click on the [XACTI] icon, and you can process the contents of  
the files in your camera’s memory exactly like you would the files in  
the other computer drives.  
Dismounting the camera  
CAUTION  
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure  
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or  
loss of data in your camera.  
1
Drag the [XACTI] icon for your camera on the Desktop to the  
trashcan.  
h The [XACTI] icon disappears from the Desktop.  
h You can now disconnect your camera.  
CAUTION  
When using in a Mac OS X Classic environment  
i It is not possible to save or load files directly to or from your camera. The  
files must first be saved once to your hard disk.  
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ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE  
CARD  
Configuration of directories in the card  
ROOT  
DCIM  
100SANYO  
SANY0001.jpg  
SANY0002.jpg  
SANY0003.mp4  
SANY0004.m4a  
SANY0005.jpg  
Image  
Folder number  
number  
MISC  
(Location  
of DPOF  
files)  
Image or  
audio  
recording  
number  
101SANYO  
102SANYO  
SANY0001.jpg  
SANY0002.jpg  
SANY9999.jpg  
SANY0001.jpg  
SANY0002.jpg  
h Up to 9999 files can be stored in folder 100SANYO. If more files are made,  
a folder named 101SANYO is created, and they will be stored in there.  
New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANYO, 103SANYO,  
etc.  
File formats  
The format of the files saved and the method in which the file names are  
determined are explained below.  
Type of file  
File format  
File name structure  
File name begins with SANY.  
Extension is “.jpg”.  
SANY****.jpg  
Still image  
file  
JPEG  
File name begins with SANY.  
Extension is “.mp4”.  
SANY****.mp4*  
Video clip file MPEG-4  
File name begins with SANY.  
Extension is “.m4a”.  
SANY****.m4a  
Audio  
MPEG-4 Audio  
recording file (AAC compression)  
* Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the files were saved.  
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Cautions when using as a card reader  
i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result  
in your camera not recognizing that data.  
If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive.  
i Cards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera. Format  
all cards to be used by your camera with your camera.  
HINT  
About video clip files recorded with this camera  
i You can use Apple’s QuickTime to play back video clips on a computer.  
Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO  
standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AAC audio).  
<Video clip file playback operating environment>  
Windows  
Mac OS  
Windows XP  
Windows Vista  
Windows 7  
Mac OS X 10.3.9  
Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later  
OS*  
Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz  
or later  
Core Duo T2600 2.16 GHz  
or later  
Athlon X2 4600+ 2.4 GHz or  
later  
CPU  
Core 2 Duo or later  
Memory  
1 GB (Recommended 2 GB) or more  
Video  
128 MB or more  
256 MB or more  
USB connector  
memory  
Other  
* Limited to models with preinstalled OS.  
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About audio files recorded with this camera  
i If you change the extension (.m4a) of audio files to “.mp4”, playback may  
be possible using software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC  
audio).  
About file names when the card is replaced...  
i If the file number continued function is set to on, even when the card is  
replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names  
continues from the previously installed card (page 135).  
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USING AS A PC CAMERA  
When connected to a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer,  
the camera can be used as a PC camera.  
For Windows XP  
Please perform the following upgrades before connecting the camera to a  
computer.  
i Upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later.  
Install Windows XP SP2 or later.  
i Install Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version.  
Download Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version, and install it.  
i If using MSN Messenger, please install MSN Messenger 7.0 or later  
version.  
CAUTION  
i The PC camera function can be used only with computers in which  
Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 was preinstalled.  
i The zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function. Moreover, only  
images can be recorded; audio files cannot be recorded.  
i Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 15 frames per  
second, the rate at which you can broadcast in the PC camera mode may  
be less than this depending on the speed of your Internet connection.  
Using as a PC camera  
1
Set the camera to the PC CAMERA mode (page 143).  
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USING THE SOFTWARE  
Use the links on the Sanyo website for downloading software that enables  
you to use the data from your camera on a computer.  
Before downloading the software, be sure to check the precautions described  
on the website.  
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Obtaining the software  
For Windows operating systems  
1
2
3
Remove the card from the camera.  
h The program to access the website is stored in your camera’s internal  
memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in  
the camera.  
Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface  
cable to connect your camera to the computer.  
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB  
connector.  
Turn on your camera (page 30).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
USB CONNECTION  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
To the USB/AV terminal  
To USB connector  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
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4
5
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.  
Select “CARD READER” and press the SET button.  
<For Windows users>  
h The screen to access the website for this camera (access menu)  
appears.  
h If the access menu does not appear, double-click on Autorun or  
Autorun.exe.  
<For Mac OS users>  
h When you double-click on the HTML file (index.html) in the camera  
drive, the screen to access the website for this camera (access menu)  
appears.  
6
Click on [Go to Xacti GH3/GH4 Web Support Page].  
h The website page introducing this camera opens.  
h Select and download the desired software from the website.  
HINT  
If the Autorun, Autorun.exe or index.html file has been deleted...  
i The Autorun or Autorun.exe and index.html files can be created by using  
the camera to format the camera’s internal memory.  
About the Kodak online service  
i When you close the access menu, a dialog box to connect to the website  
introducing Kodak’s online service appears. To skip this option, check the  
[No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.  
To access the Web support page next time...  
i When you close the access menu, a shortcut icon is created on your  
desktop so that you can easily access the Web support page in the future.  
The next time you wish to access the Web support page, just double-click  
on the desktop shortcut icon.  
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S
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the  
TV.  
CAUTION  
Insert and pull out the cable carefully  
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly  
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the  
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is  
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in  
the terminal socket.  
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.  
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the  
camera status.  
Recording mode  
Standby Recording  
Connection  
cable  
Image output  
destination  
Playback  
mode  
n
NTSC:  
PAL: m  
Camera monitor  
TV  
n
m
m
n
Dedicated AV  
interface cable  
NTSC: m  
PAL: n  
Camera monitor  
TV  
n
m
n
HDMI cable  
m
n
m
m: Images are output n: Images are not output  
HINT  
i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.  
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Connecting to a video input terminal  
Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV.  
To USB/AV terminal  
Supplied dedicated  
AV interface cable  
Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal  
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal  
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal  
Set the input to  
“VIDEO”.  
Connecting to the HDMI terminal  
Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV.  
Mini HDMI cable (optional)  
To HDMI terminal  
Set the input to  
“HDMI”.  
To HDMI terminal on the TV  
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PLAYING BACK ON A TV  
i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the  
terminal to which the camera is connected.  
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the  
camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.)  
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is  
used to play back audio recordings as well.  
CAUTION  
Insert and pull out the cable carefully  
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly  
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the  
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is  
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in  
the terminal socket.  
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.  
Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder  
i Please refer to the section “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your  
DVD recorder.  
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
PRINTING  
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera  
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to  
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).  
1
2
Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer.  
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the  
camera to the printer.  
USB CONNECTION  
 
COMPUTER  
     
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
SET  
CANCEL  
OK  
To USB/AV terminal  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
To USB connector  
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3
4
Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.  
The PictBridge printing mode is  
PictBridge MENU  
activated.  
PRINT 1 IMAGE  
PRINT ALL IMAGES  
INDEX  
Full-SHQ  
h The camera switches to the  
PictBridge printing mode, and  
the PictBridge Menu Screen  
appears.  
DPOF  
PRINTER SETTINGS  
OK  
5
Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button.  
PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print.  
PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.  
INDEX:  
Print all the still images as thumbnail images,  
many images per print.  
DPOF:  
Print images according to the printing instruction  
settings.  
PRINTER SETTINGS: Print images according to settings specified by  
the camera, such as paper size, type, size, layout,  
printing quality, etc.  
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HINT  
To cancel printing  
1 During printing, press [J].  
h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears.  
2 Select “CANCELand press the SET button.  
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.  
About printing all the images  
i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the memory.  
i Delete unwanted images before printing.  
About DPOF printing  
i DPOF printing is not possible if your printer is not DPOF-compatible.  
About the printer settings  
i The printer setting parameters shown on the Printer Settings Screen will  
differ depending on the printer that is connected.  
i To use printer values that do not appear on your camera’s Printer Settings  
Screen, select “Y”.  
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s  
printer setting will automatically change to “Y”.  
CAUTION  
Insert and pull out the cable carefully  
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly  
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the  
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is  
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in  
the terminal socket.  
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.  
Caution when connecting a printer  
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera  
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,  
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then  
reconnect the cable.  
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is  
slower.  
i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that  
the remaining battery charge is sufficient.  
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OTHER CONNECTIONS  
SCREEN CAPTURE  
Individual windows on your computer’s monitor display can be saved in the  
camera.  
1
2
Set the camera to the SCREEN CAPTURE mode (page 143).  
Run Screen Capture.  
h Screen Capture is automatically launched when you start your  
computer.  
<To quit Screen Capture>  
h Right-click on [Xacti Screen Capture 1.1] in the task tray, and then left-  
click on [Exit]. When the screen to confirm appears, left-click on [Yes].  
h To launch Screen Capture again, click [Start][Programs][Xacti  
Screen Capture 1.1].  
3
4
On the computer’s monitor, display the window you wish to save.  
h Make the window you wish to save the active (selected) window.  
Press the [ ] button.  
h The currently displayed active window is saved as a JPEG file in the  
camera’s memory.  
h When there is no active window, the entire screen display is saved.  
h The saved file is stored in the \DCIM\***SANYO folder in the drive for  
the camera.  
h To exit Screen Capture, quit the application.  
HINT  
i To use Screen Capture, only one camera should be connected to the  
computer.  
i The maximum file size that can be saved for any one screen capture is  
10 MB.  
i When running Screen Capture, do not turn off the camera or remove the  
card from the camera, as doing so may corrupt the files. Also, do not use  
the computer to process the contents of the files in the camera’s card, or  
the camera may not operate normally.  
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APPENDICES  
APPENDICES  
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer  
in this compilation of commonly asked questions.  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why doesn’t the  
power turn on?  
Due to cold  
temperatures, the your pocket to warm  
battery pack  
temporarily lost its  
power.  
Place the camera in  
it up before using it.  
Why is the battery The ambient  
Keep the battery  
pack in an  
environment of 10 to  
40 °C (50 to 104 °F).  
pack consumed  
so quickly even  
after it was fully  
recharged?  
temperature is  
very low.  
The battery pack  
life has expired.  
If a battery becomes  
depleted quickly even  
after it was sufficiently  
charged, it should be  
assumed that the  
Power  
battery has reached  
the end of its service  
life. Please replace it  
with a new battery.  
Why doesn’t  
recharging end?  
The battery pack  
life has expired.  
Replace with a new  
battery pack. If this  
is not effective,  
consult your dealer.  
Why does the  
The remaining  
battery pack  
power is low.  
Use the AC adaptor  
(optional), or replace  
the battery pack with  
a fully charged one.  
icon  
appear?  
Why does the  
multi-indicator  
flash red?  
A recorded file is  
being saved on  
the card or  
Not a malfunction.  
Wait until the multi-  
indicator turns off.  
internal memory.  
Why doesn’t the  
flash operate?  
The camera has  
determined that  
the image is bright the camera will  
Not a malfunction.  
Capture the image;  
Shooting  
enough and the  
flash is not  
determine when the  
flash is necessary.  
necessary.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
Are the settings  
retained even  
after the camera  
is turned off?  
All settings except  
the self-timer and  
the exposure  
compensation are  
retained even after  
the camera is turned  
off.  
Which resolution  
setting should I  
use?  
Select the resolution  
setting according to  
the intended use.  
I, ;, o, p,  
N, m:  
Appropriate for  
printing letter-size or  
larger, and for  
Shooting  
printing a close-up  
of part of a photo  
(trimming).  
+, G, t: For  
printing standard  
photo (photo  
service) sizes.  
,, [: For  
photos displayed on  
a web page, or sent  
as e-mail  
attachments.  
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Question  
What is the  
difference  
Answer  
Action  
Because shooting  
with the optical  
between the  
digital zoom and  
the optical zoom?  
zoom uses the  
optics of a physical  
lens, you can shoot  
without losing  
minute details in the  
image. The digital  
zoom, on the other  
hand, works by  
magnifying a portion  
of the image that  
hits the image  
sensor and may  
produce a coarser  
image.  
Shooting How can I get the  
distant view into  
focus?  
Set the scene select  
function to the  
landscape +  
mode when  
photographing.  
Or, set the focus  
range setting to  
manual focus -,  
and set the distance  
to .  
The zoom range  
does not change  
when the ZOOM  
RANGE button is  
pressed.  
The ZOOM  
RANGE button  
Not a malfunction.  
Use the optical  
was pressed while zoom. The zoom  
the digital zoom  
was engaged.  
range cannot be  
changed while the  
digital zoom is  
engaged.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
When used in  
cold weather, why the monitor  
does the image  
seem to leave  
traces as it  
Condition due to  
Not a malfunction.  
Spots that appear in  
the monitor only  
appear in the  
monitor and will not  
be recorded with the  
images.  
characteristics.  
moves?  
Monitor  
Why does the  
displayed image  
contain some red,  
blue and green  
dots, or why are  
black spots  
visible?  
Why is the image The subject was  
too bright? too bright.  
When capturing an  
image, devise a way  
to compensate for a  
bright subject, for  
example, by  
changing the  
shooting angle.  
Viewing  
images  
Why is the image The focus is not  
out of focus? locked properly.  
Hold the camera  
correctly and slowly  
press the [  
]
button halfway to  
lock the focus. Then  
press the [  
]
button all the way to  
capture the image.  
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Question  
Answer  
This may happen Play back images  
when trying to that were recorded  
play back images on a card using this  
Action  
Why is there no  
image (z is  
shown)?  
stored on a card  
from a different  
digital camera.  
camera.  
Viewing  
images  
Why is the  
playback image  
distorted?  
If the subject  
Not a malfunction.  
This is a  
characteristic of the  
CMOS sensor.  
moves or the  
camera is moved  
during recording,  
a distorted image  
may sometimes  
occur.  
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Question  
Answer  
Due to the  
characteristics of  
Action  
Not a malfunction.  
Why isn’t the  
magnified image  
clear?  
the camera,  
magnified images  
appear less clear.  
Why isn’t the  
captured image  
clear?  
The image was  
captured using  
the digital zoom.  
Not a malfunction.  
Viewing  
images  
Can I play back  
image and sound  
files that I edited  
using my  
We cannot  
guarantee the  
accurate playback of  
files that have been  
edited using a  
computer.  
computer?  
Why is there a  
motor-like sound  
during video clip  
playback?  
The sound of the  
camera’s  
mechanical action  
Not a malfunction.  
was recorded.  
Why is there no  
sound?  
The volume on  
the TV is set to  
the minimum.  
Adjust the volume  
on the TV.  
Connecting  
to a TV  
Why does a  
message appear  
during PictBridge printer.  
printing?  
There is a  
problem with the  
Please refer to the  
instruction manual  
for your printer.  
Printing  
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Question  
Answer  
You have  
attempted to join  
video clips having resolution or frame  
different  
Action  
Select video clips  
that have the same  
The “Cannot edit  
video clips with  
unlike settings”  
message  
rate.  
appears.  
resolutions or  
frame rates.  
Why is a noise  
heard from a  
nearby TV or  
radio during  
battery  
Electromagnetic  
waves are emitted adaptor further away  
from the charger.  
Move the AC  
from the TV or radio  
when recharging the  
battery pack.  
recharging?  
Why does the  
“Insufficient card  
memory” or  
There is no more  
available memory files, or use a card  
on the card or in  
the camera’s  
Delete unnecessary  
that has more  
memory available.  
“Insufficient  
internal memory”  
message appear?  
internal memory.  
Misc.  
Why does the  
“Card is  
protected”  
The lock switch on Move the lock switch  
the card is in the  
to the unlocked  
position.  
locked (protect)  
message appear? position.  
Why can’t the  
camera be  
operated?  
A temporary  
Remove the AC  
adaptor (optional)  
and the battery pack  
from the camera,  
wait a few minutes,  
then reinstall the  
battery pack and try  
again.  
internal circuitry  
problem may be  
the cause.  
A problem such  
as inability to  
record or play  
back occurs.  
The card contains After saving your  
files that were  
saved using a  
files to a different  
medium, format the  
device other than card.  
this camera.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
Can I use my  
camera abroad?  
When the camera is  
connected to a TV,  
you can switch the  
camera’s video  
output to NTSC or  
PAL. If you have  
questions about  
accessories etc.,  
please consult with  
a dealer near you for  
advice.  
Why does the  
“System error”  
message appear? the camera or  
card.  
A problem has  
occurred within  
Check the following  
items:  
1 Remove the  
card and then  
install it again.  
2 Remove the  
battery pack and  
then install it  
Misc.  
again.  
3 Install a different  
card.  
If “System error” still  
appears after  
performing the  
above steps, then  
take the camera to  
the dealer for  
service.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a  
possible solution to the problem.  
Camera  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
No power.  
The battery  
pack is dead.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
fully charged  
battery pack.  
Or connect the  
AC adaptor  
22, 27  
(optional).  
The battery  
pack has not  
been inserted  
correctly.  
Reinsert the  
battery pack,  
making sure to  
orient it  
Power  
correctly.  
A blinking  
The battery  
pack is too hot. battery pack to  
cool down.  
Wait for the  
temperature  
warning icon is  
\shown,  
and the  
camera does  
not turn on.  
29  
31  
The camera  
turns off by  
itself.  
The power  
save function  
is operating.  
Turn on the  
camera again.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
An image is  
not captured  
when the  
The power is  
not turned on.  
If the power  
save function  
was activated,  
turn on the  
[
] button or  
[
] button is  
camera before  
shooting.  
pressed.  
30, 31  
If the camera  
was turned off,  
press the ON/  
OFF button to  
turn it on.  
The maximum Install a new  
25  
78  
number of  
images that  
can be  
card.  
Delete the  
images that are  
not necessary.  
captured or the  
maximum  
video clip  
Shooting  
recording time  
has been  
reached.  
The flash does The flash off  
Set the flash to  
automatic flash  
mode or forced  
flash mode.  
not operate.  
mode is  
selected.  
44, 48,  
66  
The battery  
pack is dead.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
fully charged  
battery pack.  
Or connect the  
AC adaptor  
22, 27  
(optional).  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The digital  
The still image Set it to a  
zoom does not is set to I or different mode.  
work.  
48, 88  
52, 70  
;.  
The digital  
Set the digital  
zoom setting is zoom setting to  
set to “OFF”.  
A warning tone The battery  
(beep-beep- pack is  
beep) sounds, consumed.  
and it is not  
“ON”.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
fully charged  
battery pack.  
Or connect the  
AC adaptor  
22, 27  
possible to  
take a picture  
using the self-  
timer.  
(optional).  
When zooming The optical  
Not a  
Shooting  
in or out, the  
zoom  
zoom has  
moved to the  
malfunction.  
Release the  
zoom switch,  
and push it  
again.  
70  
50, 94  
29  
movement  
stops  
momentarily.  
maximum  
magnification  
position.  
There is noise The ISO  
in the captured sensitivity  
Set the ISO  
sensitivity to a  
lower setting.  
image.  
setting is too  
high.  
The \icon  
The camera’s  
internal  
shooting is not temperature is wait for the  
Discontinue  
shooting, and  
appears, and  
possible.  
high.  
camera to cool  
down before  
using it again.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
No playback  
image  
appears.  
The camera is Set the camera  
not set to the  
playback  
mode.  
to the playback  
mode.  
Monitor  
36, 72  
The image is  
too dark.  
The flash was  
blocked by a  
finger or other correctly, and  
Hold the  
camera  
55  
object.  
make sure the  
flash is not  
obstructed.  
The subject  
was too far  
away.  
Capture the  
image in the  
range of  
184  
operation of the  
flash.  
Viewing  
images  
The subject  
was lit from  
behind.  
Use the forced  
flash mode.  
44, 48,  
66  
Use the  
exposure  
compensation  
function.  
100  
Use the spot  
light-measuring  
mode.  
50, 93  
50, 94  
There is not  
enough light.  
Adjust the ISO  
sensitivity  
setting.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
Select a  
different flash  
mode.  
The image is  
too bright.  
The forced  
flash mode is  
selected.  
44, 48,  
66  
The subject  
Use the  
was too bright. exposure  
compensation  
100  
function.  
The ISO  
sensitivity  
setting is  
incorrect.  
Set the ISO  
sensitivity to  
50, 94  
=
.
The image is  
not in focus.  
The subject is  
too close to the image with the  
camera.  
Capture the  
subject within  
the  
The focus  
setting is not  
correct.  
photographable  
range.  
Select the  
correct focus  
setting for your  
needs.  
50, 60,  
92  
Viewing  
images  
The camera  
moved when  
Hold the  
camera  
correctly and  
the [  
]
button was  
pressed.  
(camera  
shake)  
slowly press  
the [  
]
button halfway  
to lock the  
55, 63  
focus. Then  
press the [  
button all the  
way to capture  
the image.  
The focus is  
not locked  
properly.  
]
The lens is  
dirty.  
Clean the lens.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The colors of  
the images  
captured  
This is due to  
ambient  
lighting.  
Capture the  
image using  
the forced flash  
mode.  
44, 48,  
66  
indoors are not  
correct.  
The white  
Set the white  
balancesetting balance setting  
52, 95  
55  
is incorrect.  
correctly.  
A part of the  
image is  
The strap or a  
finger was  
blocking the  
lens.  
Hold the  
camera  
correctly, and  
make sure the  
lens is not  
obstructed.  
missing.  
Viewing  
images  
“No image” is  
shown.  
There is no file Play back after  
in the internal  
memory or in  
the installed  
card.  
capturing  
images or  
making audio  
recordings.  
During audio  
playback,there volume setting playback  
is no sound.  
The playback  
Adjust the  
53, 73,  
77  
on the camera volume.  
is too low.  
There is no  
color in the  
image.  
The image is  
distorted.  
The TV output Select the  
setting is not  
correct.  
correct TV  
output setting.  
Connecting  
to a TV  
127, 131  
English 176  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
No image or  
sound.  
The camera is Follow the  
not correctly  
connected to  
the TV.  
instructions to  
make the  
connection  
correctly.  
156, 157  
Connecting  
to a TV  
The TV input  
setting is not  
correct.  
Set the TV  
input to the  
correct setting.  
The edge of  
the image is  
cut off.  
This is a  
characteristic  
of the TV.  
Not a  
malfunction.  
You cannot  
edit or rotate  
an image.  
The protect  
mode is set.  
Cancel the  
protect mode.  
Image  
editing  
53, 103  
The battery  
pack is not  
charging.  
The battery  
pack is not  
correctly  
Make sure that  
the battery  
pack is  
Charging  
inserted in the correctly  
22  
charger.  
oriented when  
inserting it in  
the charger.  
The “Image is  
protected”  
message  
appears and  
the file cannot  
be deleted.  
You have  
Set the protect  
setting for the  
file to UNLOCK.  
attempted to  
delete a file  
that is  
protected from  
accidental  
erasure.  
Misc.  
53, 103  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The audio  
The audio  
Set the audio  
guide does not guide setting is guide setting to  
123  
sound.  
set to “OFF”.  
“ON”.  
The recording  
The recording  
Depending on  
capacity is less capacity is less the card, the  
than that  
indicated in the specified for  
section  
“Possible No.  
of Images/  
Possible  
than the value  
capacity may  
be less than the  
specified value.  
Please refer to  
the instructions  
that  
the card.  
Shooting Time/  
Possible  
accompanied  
the card.  
Recording  
Time”  
(page 186)  
.
The battery  
pack appears  
to be swollen.  
Normalchange Not a safety  
Misc.  
occurring with  
battery use.  
Even with  
hazard.  
However, a  
battery that is  
normal correct difficult to insert  
use of the  
lithium-ion  
because it has  
become  
battery, it has a swollen may  
tendency to  
swell as the  
number of  
charge and  
discharge  
then be  
impossible to  
extract from the  
battery  
compartment.  
cycles adds up In this case,  
and it gradually please  
approaches  
the end of its  
service life.  
discontinue its  
use and replace  
it with a new  
battery.  
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Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and  
filters  
Scene Select  
Setting  
Remarks  
Sports  
a
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Portrait  
>
Landscape  
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Chaser settings: Fixed at ).  
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,  
changes to p.  
Night view portrait  
/
Snow & beach  
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
k
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.  
Photo stabilizer: Fixed at “OFF”.  
Chaser settings: Fixed at ).  
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,  
changes to p.  
Fireworks  
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
Photo stabilizer: Fixed at “OFF”.  
Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”.  
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,  
changes to p.  
Lamp*  
Q
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.  
* In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec.  
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Filter  
Setting  
Remarks  
Monochrome  
W
Still image mode: I and ; cannot be selected.  
Color chaser: Fixed at ).  
Sepia  
,
About the scene select function and focus range  
settings  
i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to  
+ or -.  
i Even if you set the focus range to + or -, it changes to * when the  
scene select function is set to any setting other than =.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Camera  
Recorded image  
file format  
Still images:  
JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)  
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for  
Camera File system) is standard for digital  
still camera image files to provide  
interoperability between digital photography  
devices for the images stored on removable  
memory cards. However, it is not  
guaranteed that all devices will support the  
DCF standard.  
Video clips:  
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264*  
Audio:  
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)  
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format  
Data storage  
media  
Internal memory: Approx. 80 MB  
SD Memory Card  
SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB)  
SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)  
Image sensor/  
camera effective  
number of pixels  
1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor  
Still images: Approx. 10 million pixels  
Videos (HD mode): Approx. 8.3 million pixels  
Videos (SD mode): Approx. 10 million pixels  
* Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in  
the same H.264 format as this model. However, such files cannot be  
played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the  
data compression method.  
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Still image  
shooting mode  
(recording  
I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels)  
;: 4480 × 2520 pixels (approx. 11 million pixels,  
16:9 aspect ratio)  
resolution)  
o: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,  
low compression)  
p: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,  
normal compression)  
N: 3648 × 2056 pixels (approx. 7.5 million pixels,  
16:9 aspect ratio)  
+: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,  
16:9 aspect ratio)  
G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)  
,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9  
aspect ratio)  
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)  
m: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
Video clip  
recording mode  
(recording  
resolution)  
!: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i)  
Y: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p)  
&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,  
and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.  
White balance  
Lens  
Full-auto TTL; manual setting available  
Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5×  
zoom  
Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele)  
8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four  
aspheric surfaces)  
35 mm film camera conversion  
Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×)  
Video clip recording:  
Double-range zoom W mode:  
f = 40 mm to 200 mm (5×)  
Double-range zoom T mode:  
f = 80 mm to 400 mm (5×)  
Exposure control  
type  
0
1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps  
Light-measuring  
mode  
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted  
measuring, spot measuring  
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Range  
Normal mode:  
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity  
Super macro mode:  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (wide end only)  
Digital zoom  
Shutter speed  
For shooting:  
1× to approx. 12×  
For playback:  
1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution)  
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.  
(Approx. 1 sec. max. when scene select function  
is set to lamp Q)  
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)  
Sequential shots mode: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec. (no  
flash)  
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.  
(1/15 sec. max. when scene select function is set  
to lamp Qor the high sensitivity mode)  
Sensitivity  
Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/  
video clip recording mode:  
Auto (video clip recording: Double-range zoom W  
mode: ISO 200 to 1600; double-range zoom T  
mode: ISO 50 to 400; still image shooting: ISO 50  
to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400,  
ISO 800, and ISO 1600 (switchable from the  
Recording Menu)  
h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the  
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).  
h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent  
when Scene Select function is set to Q.  
Minimum subject  
illumination  
Double-range zoom W mode  
Approx. 16 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select  
AUTO mode)  
Approx. 4 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH  
SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)  
Double-range zoom T mode  
Approx. 64 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select  
AUTO mode)  
Approx. 16 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH  
SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)  
Image stabilizer  
Video: Electronic  
Still image: Multi-calculation electronic  
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Monitor  
2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color  
wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.  
230,000 dots  
Flash working  
range  
GN = 4.0  
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) (wide)  
Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) (tele)  
Flash modes  
Focus  
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off  
TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point  
range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:  
Continuous focus), manual focus  
Self-timer  
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay  
Ambient  
environment  
Temperature  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation)  
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)  
Humidity  
30 to 90% (operating, no  
condensation)  
10 to 90% (storage, no  
condensation)  
Power supply  
Battery pack  
(supplied)  
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1  
AC adaptor  
(optional)  
VAR-G9  
Power consumption  
3.5 W (When using the Li-ion  
battery during recording)  
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 38.5 (W) × 109.6 (D) × 55.0 (H) mm  
1.52 (W) × 4.31 (D) × 2.17 (H) in.  
(Maximum dimensions)  
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 158 cc  
Weight  
Approx. 168 g (5.9 oz.) (including  
battery pack and card)  
Approx. 151 g (5.3 oz.) (camera  
only [without battery pack and  
card])  
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Camera connectors  
USB/AV  
Dedicated regrouped jack  
(communication/audio  
and video output)  
terminal  
Audio  
output  
Stereo  
Video  
output  
Composite video, NTSC color TV  
system/PAL TV system (switchable  
from the Option Setting Menu)  
USB  
USB 2.0 High Speed  
PC camera: USB video class  
HDMI terminal  
Video output  
Total number of scan lines (effective  
number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/  
1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)  
Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling  
Battery life  
Shooting  
Still image  
shooting mode  
Approx. 190 images:  
CIPA standard (when a SanDisk  
2 GB SD Memory Card is used)*  
Video clip  
recording mode  
Approx. 60 minutes:  
Recorded in & mode  
Playback  
Approx. 210 minutes:  
Monitor on, continuous playback  
* When the image stabilizer setting is \  
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a  
25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.  
i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery  
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures  
below 10 °C (50 °F), the battery pack operation time is significantly  
reduced.  
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
Possible Recording Time  
Shooting/  
recording  
mode  
SD Memory Card  
Resolution  
setting  
Internal  
Memory  
8 GB  
16 GB  
21 images  
22 images  
17 images  
25 images  
34 images  
2,000 images  
2,120 images  
1,600 images  
2,390 images  
3,150 images  
3,910 images  
4,150 images  
3,130 images  
4,670 images  
6,150 images  
I
;
o
p
N
+
G
,
[
Still image  
mode  
116 images 10,800 images 21,100 images  
124 images 11,300 images 22,000 images  
233 images 20,700 images 40,400 images  
536 images 49,800 images 97,100 images  
25 images  
2,390 images  
4,670 images  
m
t
!
124 images 11,300 images 22,000 images  
38 sec.  
49 sec.  
1 hr. 1 min.  
1 hr. 19 min.  
1 hr. 19 min.  
1 hr. 43 min.  
4 hr. 3 min.  
2 hr.  
2 hr. 35 min.  
2 hr. 35 min.  
3 hr. 22 min.  
7 hr. 56 min.  
Y
"
&
Video clip  
mode  
49 sec.  
1 min. 3 sec.  
2 min. 30 sec.  
)
Audio  
recording  
mode  
<
43 min.  
67 hr.  
130 hr.  
i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours,  
the recorded file is saved and recording ends. In the video clip recording  
mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds 4 GB, the recorded  
file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB  
segments are automatically created. The recording session continues until  
you stop recording, but sound recording is temporarily interrupted while the  
file is being saved.)  
i The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.  
i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually  
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.  
i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for  
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and  
shooting conditions, etc.).  
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Concerning the multi-indicator  
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the  
different camera operations.  
Multi-indicator  
Multi-indicator  
status  
Color  
Green  
Orange  
Camera status  
Connected to a  
computer or  
printer  
Lit  
Power save  
mode active  
Flashing  
Lit  
Connected to a  
TV  
Rise in internal  
temperature  
Slow  
During self-  
Flashing Fast timer  
photography  
Red  
Very  
fast  
Accessing card  
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Supplied battery pack charger  
Part No.  
VAR-L80  
Power source  
Rated output  
Compatible batteries  
AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W  
DC 4.2 V, 550 mA  
Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion  
battery pack (DB-L80)  
Ambient  
environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (when charging)  
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)  
20 to 80% (no condensation)  
Dimensions  
84.0 (W) × 50.5 (D) × 22.5 (H) mm  
3.31" (W) × 1.99" (D) × 0.89" (H)  
Weight (without power cord)  
Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.)  
i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may  
need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact  
your local dealer for details.  
Supplied Li-ion battery pack  
Model number  
Voltage  
DB-L80  
3.7 V  
Capacity  
700 mAh  
Ambient  
environment  
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use)  
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)  
Humidity  
10 to 90% (no condensation)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
39.2 (W) × 5.9 (D) × 31.4 (H) mm  
1.54 (W) × 0.23 (D) × 1.24 (H) in.  
Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz.)  
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Others  
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the USA and other countries.  
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).  
®
®
®
In this manual, the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, Microsoft  
®
®
®
Windows XP operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista operating  
®
®
system, and Microsoft Windows 7 operating system are collectively  
referred to as “Windows”.  
TM  
®
Software Red Eye by FotoNation 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation  
Inc.  
©
Red Eye software 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by  
U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.  
SDXC logo is a trademark.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.  
Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.  
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or  
trademarks of their respective owners.  
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CAUTION  
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written  
permission.  
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation  
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,  
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and  
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.  
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a  
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go  
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting  
from the use of this camera.  
i Sanyo 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.  
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by  
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than  
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.  
i Sanyo 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 camera.  
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures  
taken with a standard film camera.  
About the MPEG-4 Standard license  
“This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and  
may be used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding  
video and/or decoding video that was encoded (1) for a personal and non-  
commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T  
patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied  
for any other use.”  
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES  
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.  
By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can  
create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share.  
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is  
used  
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using  
the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the  
image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the  
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.  
k How the autofocus works  
The autofocus is activated when the [  
Press the [ ] button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the monitor  
to indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently  
press the [ ] button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is  
] button is gently pressed halfway.  
the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused.  
k Reasons for unfocused images  
1 The [  
] button was pressed all the way in one step.  
2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.  
h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the  
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of  
focus.  
3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.  
h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus  
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set  
to the super macro (close-up) mode (pages 50, 60 and 92), the image  
will not be in focus.  
k Preventing blurred images  
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.  
2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the [  
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera  
steady, gently continue to press the [ ] button all the way down.  
] button halfway.  
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the [  
ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.  
] button will  
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Photographing a moving subject  
Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The  
autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be  
blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject  
is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints  
for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.  
k Reasons for unfocused images  
When the [  
] button is gently pressed halfway, the camera’s autofocus  
works by determining the distance between the camera and the subject.  
Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped,  
the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the  
focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture.  
And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the [  
] button all  
the way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus  
failing to activate the autofocus in time.  
k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 92])  
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your  
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the  
subject is automatically determined when you press the [  
] button halfway.  
In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you set the focus to the focal  
point you wish to record before taking the picture.  
k How to photograph a moving subject  
1 Set the camera's focus mode to the manual focus. Adjust the focus to the  
point you wish to record.  
2 When the subject comes to the focal point position, gently press the [  
button all the way down.  
]
<Advantage of using the manual focus>  
i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to  
activate.  
i Because you are presetting the focal point, the focus can be more  
accurate.  
<Using the manual focus effectively>  
i When photographing a moving subject, you can get a good result by  
pressing the [  
point.  
] button just before the subject reaches the set focal  
i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an  
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.  
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Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)  
Points:  
i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.  
i Move in close to your subject.  
i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.  
NOTE  
i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best  
advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the  
background does not compete with the subject.  
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try  
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.  
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear  
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or  
changing the exposure compensation setting.  
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)  
Points:  
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.  
i Set the zoom to the wide end (wide-angle).  
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the [  
] button, or you’ll miss the action.  
NOTE  
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the  
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the  
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not  
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.  
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the tele end than  
the wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the wide end.  
i Learn to press the [  
] button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo  
chance occurs.  
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Night photography (night view portrait mode /)  
Points:  
i Avoid camera shake.  
i Increase the ISO sensitivity.  
NOTE  
i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so  
there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be  
blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting.  
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by  
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or  
your subject’s face will appear too bright.  
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for  
about 2 seconds.  
Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)  
Points:  
i Shoot using a high resolution.  
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.  
i Pay attention to picture composition.  
NOTE  
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the  
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.  
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the  
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping  
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.  
Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a  
clear photo.  
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and  
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.  
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