Sanyo Camcorder VPC CG9 User Guide
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Digital Movie Camera  
VPC-CG9EX  
VPC-CG9  
VPC-CG9GX  
Important note  
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG9EX, VPC-CG9 and  
VPC-CG9GX.  
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.  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Prepare the battery pack  
1
Charge the battery pack.  
The CHARGE indicator shows the battery pack charge status.  
h Lights red during recharging.  
h Turns off when battery pack is fully charged.  
h The charging time is approx. 90 minutes.  
CHARGE indicator  
CHARGE indicator  
[o] mark  
Battery pack  
Socket  
Power cord  
2
Insert the battery pack.  
2Insert the battery pack  
1Open  
3Close  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
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  
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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.  
Shooting  
1
Open the monitor unit, and  
[
] button  
press the ON/OFF button  
for at least 1 second to turn  
the camera on.  
[
] button  
Monitor unit  
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 32.  
2
Record.  
To record a video clip:  
h
Press the [  
] button to  
begin recording a video  
clip.  
h
Press the [  
again to end the recording.  
To take a photo:  
] button  
ON/OFF button  
MENU button  
h
Press the [  
] button.  
h
A still image is captured.  
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<Shooting Mode Screen>  
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Playback  
REC/PLAY button  
1
Press the REC/PLAY  
button.  
h The display changes to  
the Playback Screen and  
the image that was just  
captured is shown.  
2
Toggle the SET button to  
the left or right to display  
the image you wish to see.  
<Video clip playback>  
h Video clips are indicated  
by a video clip pattern  
along the left and right  
sides of the screen.  
h Press the SET button to  
start video clip playback.  
<To return to the shooting  
mode>  
SET button  
h Press the REC/PLAY  
button.  
SAVE  
PLAY  
Video clip pattern  
<Example: After recording a  
video clip>  
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 files to the computer (Windows XP)  
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy files to the computer.  
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2
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.  
Turn on the camera (page 29).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
SET button  
To USB/AV terminal  
on the camera  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
To USB connector  
on the computer  
USB CONNECTION  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
3
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.  
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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.  
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI_INT (E:)]  
icon appears in the [My Computer] window.  
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.  
<If the access menu (page 168) appears>  
h Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.  
Select an action.  
h If the [XACTI_INT (E:)] window appears automatically, select the  
desired procedure from the window.  
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
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.  
<Windows Vista>  
h Close the window.  
2
Left-click on the camera drive (E:).  
h The camera can now be disconnected.  
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.  
No software is included with this camera. Instructions for obtaining  
the software can be found on page 167.  
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CONTENTS  
CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1  
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 7  
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 13  
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 17  
What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 17  
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 18  
SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation ................................ 18  
Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures ..................................... 19  
Sharp face shots ........................................................................... 19  
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 20  
„ SETUP  
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 21  
CHARGING .......................................................................................... 23  
INSTALL THE CARD ........................................................................... 24  
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 26  
Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately) ................................... 27  
Warning concerning battery pack temperature ............................. 28  
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 29  
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 29  
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is  
active ........................................................................................ 30  
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 30  
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 32  
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND  
PLAYBACK MODE .......................................................................... 35  
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 36  
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 36  
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 37  
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 41  
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 45  
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„ SIMPLE  
SHOOTING  
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................53  
For best results ..............................................................................53  
Using the autofocus .......................................................................54  
Select the recording size ...............................................................56  
Select the focus setting .................................................................57  
Switching the display mode ...........................................................58  
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................59  
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................60  
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................61  
Using the flash ...............................................................................63  
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........65  
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................67  
PLAYBACK  
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................68  
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............70  
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................71  
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................72  
DELETING FILES .................................................................................73  
PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................75  
Multi-image display ........................................................................75  
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................76  
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................77  
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CONTENTS  
„ NORMAL  
SHOOTING  
RECORDING SIZE .............................................................................. 78  
Movies .......................................................................................... 78  
Still images ................................................................................... 79  
Sequential shots ........................................................................... 80  
Audio recording ............................................................................. 81  
SCENE SELECT .................................................................................. 84  
FILTERS .............................................................................................. 86  
FLASH OPERATION ........................................................................... 87  
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................ 88  
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ............................ 90  
Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 90  
Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 90  
FOCUS RANGE ................................................................................... 93  
How to use the manual focus ....................................................... 94  
FOCUS MODE ..................................................................................... 95  
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ............................................... 96  
ISO SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 97  
WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................ 99  
FACE CHASER ................................................................................. 100  
HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE ............................................................... 101  
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 102  
SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES ............................................. 103  
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ......................................................... 104  
PLAYBACK  
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................. 105  
FILE PROTECT ................................................................................. 107  
ROTATE STILL IMAGE ..................................................................... 108  
REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ........................................... 109  
CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR ........... 110  
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ..................................................................... 112  
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ..................... 112  
Procedure to join video clips ....................................................... 113  
Video clip cutting (extracting) ...................................................... 114  
Joining video clips ....................................................................... 117  
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................120  
Display the Printing Instructions Screen ......................................120  
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ............................122  
Index print ....................................................................................124  
Clearing all the printing instructions ............................................125  
COPY FILES .......................................................................................126  
DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) .........128  
„ OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................129  
SCREEN DISPLAY .............................................................................130  
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ....................................................131  
OPERATION SOUNDS ......................................................................132  
POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING .......................................................134  
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS ................................................135  
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ......................................................137  
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY .........................................................138  
FLICKER-REDUCTION ......................................................................139  
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................140  
SCREEN LANGUAGE ........................................................................141  
TV SYSTEM SETTING .......................................................................142  
POWER SAVE FUNCTION ................................................................143  
FILE NO. MEMORY ............................................................................145  
FORMATTING A CARD .....................................................................148  
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................150  
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................151  
Checking the remaining number of images and  
video recording time ................................................................151  
For audio recordings ...................................................................151  
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............153  
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CONTENTS  
„ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV .................................................................... 155  
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................. 156  
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER  
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT .......................................................... 157  
When using as a card reader ...................................................... 157  
To access the files in the internal memory ................................. 157  
SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE .............................................. 158  
USING AS A CARD READER ........................................................... 160  
For Windows Vista/XP users ...................................................... 160  
For Windows 2000 users ............................................................ 161  
For Mac OS X users ................................................................... 162  
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD ........................................ 163  
Configuration of directories in the card ....................................... 163  
File formats ................................................................................. 163  
Cautions when using as a card reader ....................................... 164  
USING AS A PC CAMERA ................................................................ 165  
For Windows XP ......................................................................... 165  
Using as a PC camera ................................................................ 165  
USING THE SOFTWARE .................................................................. 166  
Operating environment ............................................................... 166  
Obtaining the software ................................................................ 167  
SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN ........................ 170  
Install Screen Capture ................................................................ 170  
How to use Screen Capture ........................................................ 171  
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
PictBridge MODE ............................................................................... 172  
Print preparations ....................................................................... 172  
PRINTING .......................................................................................... 174  
Printing selected images ............................................................. 174  
Printing all images ...................................................................... 175  
Making an index print .................................................................. 176  
Printing images according to printing instructions  
(requested images) ................................................................ 177  
Changing the printer settings ...................................................... 178  
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„ APPENDICES  
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................180  
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................187  
Camera ........................................................................................187  
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ..................197  
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................199  
Camera ........................................................................................199  
Camera connectors .....................................................................203  
Battery life ...................................................................................203  
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
Possible Recording Time ........................................................204  
Concerning the multi-indicator .....................................................205  
Supplied battery pack charger .....................................................206  
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ........................................................206  
Others ..........................................................................................207  
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 ........................................................................................208  
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES .......................................................209  
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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 60  
“SHOOTING SINGLE  
SHOTS” on page 61  
“Sequential shots” on  
page 80  
SETTING” on page 32  
focus” (manual focus) on  
page 94  
Set the focus to a  
narrow range  
“FOCUS MODE” on  
page 95  
Reduce noise when  
recording  
“NOISE-REDUCTION  
Zoom in on the  
subject  
“MACRO-  
PHOTOGRAPHY  
(ZOOM)” on page 67  
Close-up  
•
•
•
•
•
“Audio recording” on  
page 81  
photography  
•
“Select the focus setting”  
(super macro mode) on  
page 57  
•
FUNCTION” on page 137  
•
“FOCUS RANGE” (super  
macro mode) on page 93  
Optimize the photo  
quality  
Reduce video clip flicker  
“FLICKER-REDUCTION” on page 139  
•
Set the camera’s color/contrast  
characteristics  
•
“Select the recording  
size” on page 56  
“RECORDING SIZE” on  
page 78  
•
•
“ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY” on page 138  
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Shooting/recording  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Capture fast-moving subjects  
“SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 84  
•
Suppress camera shake effect  
•
•
“Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording” on page 90  
“Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting” on page 90  
Shoot in dark conditions  
•
•
•
•
“EXPOSURE COMPENSATION” on page 104  
“Using the flash” on page 63  
“FLASH OPERATION” on page 87  
“SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 84  
Increase the camera’s sensitivity  
•
•
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 97  
“HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE” on page 101  
Photographing people  
•
•
“SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 84  
“FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 86  
Sharp face shots  
“FACE CHASER” on page 100  
•
Simplified operation for shooting/playback  
“Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes” on page 36  
•
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION  
Shooting/recording  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Photographing landscapes  
•
“SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 84  
Take a self-photo  
•
“SELF-TIMER” on page 88  
Make images lighter  
or darker  
Measure the  
brightness of a  
specific area  
“LIGHT-MEASURING  
MODE SETTING” on  
page 96  
•
“EXPOSURE  
COMPENSATION” on  
page 104  
•
•
“HIGH SENSITIVITY  
MODE” on page 101  
Adjust the camera’s  
sensitivity  
•
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on  
page 97  
Change the color of  
the images  
“FILTERS” (monochrome  
filter/sepia filter) on  
page 86  
Make white appear  
natural  
•
•
“WHITE BALANCE” on  
page 99  
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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”  
on page 72  
•
“ROTATE STILL IMAGE”  
on page 108  
IMAGES” on page 68  
Search for image/  
audio files  
•
“Multi-image display” on  
page 75  
•
“Selecting the playback  
folder” on page 76  
Magnify an image  
•
“Magnifying (zooming in)  
the image” on page 77  
•
“Audio playback” on  
page 82  
Adjust the speaker volume  
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 72  
•
Continuous playback  
“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 71 and 105  
•
Adjust the monitor brightness  
“MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 140  
•
Playback on a TV  
“PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 156  
•
Set the TV system  
•
“CONNECTING TO A TV” on page 155 and “PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 156  
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File managing/processing  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Search for image/audio files  
•
•
“Multi-image display” on page 75  
“Selecting the playback folder” on page 76  
Delete files  
Protect files from accidental erasure  
“FILE PROTECT” on page 107  
Format a card  
“FORMATTING A CARD” on page 148  
•
“DELETING FILES” on  
page 73  
•
•
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips  
“EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 112  
•
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint  
“PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 120  
•
Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast  
“CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR” on page 110  
•
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were  
recorded  
•
“DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 128  
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Using with a computer  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Use the camera as a card reader  
“USING AS A CARD READER” on page 160  
•
Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your  
camera  
•
“USING THE SOFTWARE” on page 166  
Copy data from your  
camera to a computer  
Using with Windows Vista  
“SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 158  
•
•
•
•
“Copy files to the  
computer (Windows XP)”  
on page v  
“OPERATING  
ENVIRONMENT” on  
page 157  
“SETTING THE  
CONNECTION MODE”  
on page 158  
Playback  
“About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 164  
•
Using as a webcam  
“USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 165  
•
Record an image of the computer screen  
“SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN” on page 170  
•
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED  
ACCESSORIES  
i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23  
and 26): 1  
i Lithium-ion battery pack  
charger and power cord  
(page 23): 1  
i Dedicated USB interface cable  
(pages 158 and 172): 1  
i Dedicated AV interface cable  
(page 155): 1  
i Lens cap (page 15): 1  
i “SAFETY MANUAL”  
(safety precautions booklet)  
Please read this booklet  
carefully before using the  
camera.  
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i Quick Guide  
i Obtaining the PDF instruction  
manual and cautions  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
k How to attach the lens cap  
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<When used with a commercially available handstrap>  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
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  
What “card” means in this manual  
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be  
used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.  
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR  
CAMERA  
As well as photographing still images and recording video clips, your digital  
movie camera can even capture still images while you’re recording a video  
clip. In one compact body you get sophisticated but easy-to-use features such  
as the “SIMPLE mode” that gives you beautiful images with a minimum of  
setup, an image stabilizer that suppresses the effects of camera shake during  
shooting, “face chaser” for perfectly focused faces, and more.  
SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation  
(page 36)  
Select from two operating 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.  
RECORDING MENU1  
MOVIE  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
1
Select movie and  
photo size  
2
3
1
2
3
S
N
S
N
EXIT  
OK  
OK  
<SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu>  
<NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu>  
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA  
Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures  
(page 90)  
Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry  
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject or zoom in on a  
subject.  
Sharp face shots (page 100)  
Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the  
subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and  
automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those  
otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be  
minimized.  
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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  
DC adaptor  
(Optional)  
AC adaptor  
(Optional)  
i Card reader  
i DPOF-compatible  
printer  
Commercially available  
SD Memory Card  
i Photo shop  
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SETUP  
SETUP  
PARTS NAMES  
Front  
Flash  
Lens  
Strap holder  
Speaker  
Stereo microphone  
ON/OFF button  
Monitor unit  
To open  
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Rear  
REC/PLAY button  
Zoom switch  
[T]/[]]  
[W]/[P]  
[
] button  
[
] button  
MENU button  
Multi-indicator  
Monitor  
SET button  
Card slot cover  
Bottom  
Tripod stand hole USB/AV terminal  
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CHARGING  
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.  
1
2
3
Insert the battery pack in the  
battery charger.  
h Insert it in the direction  
indicated by the [o] mark  
on the battery pack.  
CHARGE indicator  
[o] mark  
Battery pack  
Socket  
To power outlet  
Connect the supplied power  
cord to the socket on the  
battery pack charger.  
h Insert the connector straight  
and securely.  
Power cord  
CHARGE indicator  
Plug the power plug into a  
power outlet (AC 100 V to  
240 V).  
h Charging begins.  
h During charging, the  
CHARGE indicator is lit red.  
h The charging time is approx.  
90 minutes.  
4
When the CHARGE indicator  
turns off, unplug the power  
cord from the power outlet,  
and remove the battery pack  
from the charger.  
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  
CHARGE indicator may flash red 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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INSTALL THE CARD  
The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 148).  
1
Open the card slot cover.  
Card slot cover  
1 Release from the bottom end.  
2 Pull gently, and rotate.  
2
Insert the card.  
h Firmly insert the card until it clicks  
into place.  
SD Memory Card  
Card slot  
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INSTALL THE CARD  
3
Close the card slot cover.  
<When removing the card...>  
h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will  
protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.  
1 Open  
2 Push  
3 Pull out  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card  
i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so,  
you risk losing the data 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.  
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK  
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.  
1
Open the battery cover.  
1 Push down and slide  
out.  
2 Open  
Battery cover  
2
Insert the battery pack.  
h Take care that it is positioned correctly.  
1 Align  
2 Insert  
Battery pack  
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK  
3
Replace the battery cover.  
<To remove the battery pack...>  
i Raise the edge of the battery  
pack to remove it.  
Push  
Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately:  
VAR-A2U/A2EX)  
4 Close  
3 Set in groove  
1 Insert  
2 Open  
AC adaptor  
(sold separately: VAR-G8U/G8EX)  
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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.  
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.  
Warning concerning battery pack temperature  
i If the battery pack in the camera becomes too hot, a blinking temperature  
warning icon \ will appear on the monitor. If the blinking icon does  
appear, the camera should be turned off as soon as possible and the  
battery pack allowed to cool before the camera is turned on again.  
i Note that the camera will turn off automatically if it continues to be used  
with the battery pack temperature elevated.  
i If you attempt to turn on the camera when the battery pack temperature is  
too high, the temperature warning icon will blink and the camera will not  
turn on.  
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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.  
Monitor unit  
REC/PLAY button  
h The camera turns on.  
h If the date and time have not  
been set, the screen to set the  
date and time is shown on the  
monitor (page 32).  
In the playback mode  
1
Press the REC/PLAY button for at  
least one second.  
h The Playback Screen appears on  
the monitor (page 68).  
h Pressing the REC/PLAY button  
again will change the display to  
the shooting screen.  
ON/OFF button  
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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 1 minute of no use during  
shooting, or 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 REC/PLAY button.  
h Press the ON/OFF button.  
h Press the [  
] or [  
] button.  
h Press the SET or MENU button.  
h Push the zoom switch.  
*
When the MENU button is used to turn on the camera, the screen to set  
the operation sounds (page 132) appears.  
i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, 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 The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is  
activated (page 143).  
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save  
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.  
Turning off the camera  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.  
h The camera turns off.  
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF  
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.  
If the date and time setting has been completed (page 32)  
i The current time is shown on the monitor when the camera is turned on.  
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 32),  
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  
Shooting Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,  
please complete this setting before capturing images.  
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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.  
* To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34.  
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008  
1
Turn on the camera (page 29), and  
press the SET button.  
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.  
MENU button  
h To display the Recording or  
Playback Screen, press the  
MENU button 2 times.  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
TIME  
DISP  
2008/04/01  
00:00  
Y / M / D  
OK  
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DATE AND TIME SETTING  
2
Set the date.  
1 Select “DATE”.  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Screen  
appears.  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
2008/12/24  
3 Set the date to “2008/12/24”.  
h The date is set in the  
following order: Set the year  
→ Set the month → Set the  
day.  
OK  
h Toggle the SET button left or  
right to select year, month or  
day. Toggle the SET button up  
or down to increase or  
decrease the number.  
4 Press the SET button.  
3
Set the clock.  
1 Select “TIME”.  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Time Screen  
appears.  
CLOCK SET  
TIME  
19:30  
3 Set the time to “19:30”.  
h The time is set in the  
following order: Set the hour  
→ Set the minute.  
OK  
h A 24-hour clock is used for  
the time display.  
4 Press the SET button.  
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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.  
3 Toggle the SET button up or  
down.  
DISP  
Y / M / D  
OK  
h Toggle the SET button up to  
change the displayed date  
order as follows:  
Y / M / D → M / D / Y → D / M / Y  
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.  
4 Press the SET button.  
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  
About the settings backup  
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 [E1] (page 129).  
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.  
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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING  
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE  
Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for  
viewing your recorded images).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 29).  
Press the REC/PLAY button.  
h The mode changes.  
h The mode changes each time  
the REC/PLAY button is  
pressed.  
REC/PLAY button  
668  
01:17:32  
<Example of the shooting  
mode>  
SAVE  
PPLLAAYY  
<Example of the playback  
mode>  
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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 29).  
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  
SIMPLE mode.  
Switch to detailed  
normal menu  
h Press the MENU button to  
cancel the Menu Screen.  
S
N
OK  
Operating mode icon  
<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>  
1
2
3
Switch to  
1
simple menu  
2
3
EXIT  
OK  
S
N
Operating mode icon  
<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode  
Menu Screen  
1
2
3
Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode (page 35).  
Select the desired operating mode (page 36).  
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.  
MENU button  
Switch to detailed  
normal menu  
S
N
OK  
<Example: SIMPLE Mode  
Shooting Menu>  
1
2
3
Switch to  
simple menu  
1
2
3
EXIT  
OK  
S
N
<Example: NORMAL Mode  
Shooting Menu>  
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Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu  
4
Toggle the SET button up or down 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 movie and  
photo size  
S
N
OK  
To watch on TV  
TV size  
9M [4:3]  
OK  
<Setting Screen>  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu  
4
Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.  
h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.  
Tab  
RECORDING MENU1  
MOVIE  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT OK  
1
2
3
1
2
3
S
N
5
Toggle the SET button to the right.  
RECORDING MENU 1  
MOVIE  
1
2
3
1
2
3
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT OK  
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Toggle the SET button up or down 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  
MOVIE  
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT OK  
Applicable mode  
PHOTO  
4000×3000  
3456×2592  
3456×2592  
3456×1944  
1944×2592  
[
]
16:9  
5
M
OK  
<Setting Screen>  
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.  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen  
SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu  
Select movie and  
1
photo size  
2
3
4
5
S
N
OK  
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1 Recording size (page 56)  
h Select the video clip size to  
record, and the still image size  
to shoot.  
3 Flash (page 63)  
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  
M
: The video clip size will be  
640 × 480 pixels, and the still  
image size will be 3456 × 2592  
pixels.  
conditions.  
;: The flash does not operate  
even in dark situations.  
6
: The video clip size will be  
320 × 240 pixels, and the still  
image size will be 640 × 480  
pixels.  
4
(page 36)  
h Set to the NORMAL mode.  
5 Remaining battery power  
2 Focus range (page 57)  
h Select the focus range that  
corresponds to the distance to  
the subject.  
indication (page 153)  
7: The camera automatically  
focuses on the subject  
within a range of 10 cm  
(3.94 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).  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu  
1
2
3
S
N
Start slideshow  
OK  
5
4
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1 Slideshow (page 71)  
h Specify the slideshow settings  
and play the slideshow.  
3 Delete (page 73)  
h Delete files.  
4
(page 36)  
2 Playback volume (page 72)  
h Adjust the volume for video  
clip and audio file playback.  
h Set to the NORMAL mode.  
5 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 153)  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen  
NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu  
<Tab 1>  
1
RECORDING MENU  
MOVIE  
PHOTO  
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
FLASH  
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
3
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER  
EXIT  
OK  
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1 Video clip settings (page 78)  
(: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,  
60 frames per second.  
3 Scene select (page 84)  
=: Full auto setting  
a: Sports mode  
): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,  
30 frames per second (high  
bit rate).  
>: Portrait mode  
+: Landscape mode  
/: Night view portrait mode  
k: Snow & beach mode  
+: Fireworks mode  
Q: Lamp mode  
B: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,  
30 frames per second  
(standard bit rate).  
l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels,  
30 frames per second.  
d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels,  
15 frames per second.  
4 Filter (page 86)  
&: No filter  
%: Cosmetic filter  
W: Monochrome filter  
,: Sepia filter  
<: Make an audio recording.  
2 Still image settings (page 79)  
I: Image size is 4000 × 3000  
pixels.  
5 Flash (page 87)  
k: The camera will detect the  
subject brightness and use  
the flash only when  
J: Image size is 3456 × 2592  
pixels (low compression).  
K: Image size is 3456 × 2592  
pixels (normal  
necessary.  
m: The flash will operate with  
every image captured  
regardless of the  
conditions.  
l: The flash will not operate  
even in dark situations.  
compression).  
Q: Image size is 3456 × 1944  
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).  
L: Image size is 1944 × 2592  
pixels (portrait orientation).  
G: Image size is 1600 × 1200  
pixels.  
6 Self-timer (page 88)  
N: Self-timer is off.  
[: Image size is 640 × 480  
pixels.  
R: 3264 × 2448-pixel  
sequential shots.  
t: 1600 × 1200-pixel  
sequential shots.  
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  
(page 153)  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
<Tab 2>  
RECORDING MENU2  
MOVIE STABILIZER  
PHOTO STABILIZER  
FOCUS  
FOCUS MODE  
EXP MEASURE  
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
3
1
2
3
ISO  
EXIT  
OK  
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1 Movie stabilizer (page 90)  
h Compensate for camera shake  
during video clip recording.  
5 Light-measuring mode  
(page 96)  
X: Multi-section light  
measuring  
W: Center-weighted light  
measuring  
p: Shoot using the video clip  
field of view display.  
q: Shoot using the still image  
field of view display.  
Y: Spot light-measuring  
]: Image stabilizer function  
6 ISO sensitivity (page 97)  
=: Sensitivity is set  
off.  
2 Photo stabilizer (page 90)  
h Compensate for camera shake  
during still image shooting.  
\: Shoot with image stabilizer  
on.  
]: Shoot without image  
stabilizer.  
3 Focus range (page 93)  
h Select the focus range that  
corresponds to the distance to  
the subject.  
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  
* The indicated ISO value is the  
standard output sensitivity.  
7 Remaining battery power  
-: The camera automatically  
focuses on the subject  
within a range of 10 cm  
(3.94 in.) to infinity (total  
range).  
(page 153)  
*: The camera automatically  
focuses on the subject  
within a range of 80 cm  
(31.50 in.) to infinity  
(normal).  
-: Set the focus distance  
manually (manual).  
+: 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 mode (page 95)  
B: 9-point range finder focus  
C: Spot focus  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
<Tab 3>  
RECORDING MENU3  
WHITE BALANCE  
FACE CHASER  
HIGH SENSITIVITY  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
REC FOLDER  
1
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
1
2
3
6
EXIT  
OK  
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1 White balance (page 99)  
>: White balance is  
automatically adjusted  
depending on the ambient  
lighting (auto).  
3 High sensitivity mode  
(page 101)  
1: Increased sensitivity  
2: Normal sensitivity  
4 Digital zoom (page 102)  
Q: Enable the digital zoom.  
B: Disable the digital zoom.  
r: For shooting in sunny  
conditions (fair)  
o: For shooting in overcast  
conditions (cloudy)  
p: For shooting under  
fluorescent lighting  
5 Recording folder (page 103)  
h Create or select a folder in  
which to store recorded files.  
(fluorescent)  
6 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 153)  
q: For shooting under  
incandescent lighting  
(incandescent)  
^: For setting the most  
accurate white balance  
(one push)  
2 Face chaser (page 100)  
-: Enable face chaser.  
.: Disable face chaser.  
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE  
NORMAL Mode Playback Menu  
<Tab 1>  
PLAYBACK MENU  
SLIDESHOW  
PLAY VOLUME  
PROTECT  
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
1
2
3
DELETE  
ROTATE  
RESIZE  
EXIT  
OK  
1 Slideshow (page 105)  
h Specify the slideshow settings  
4 Delete (page 73)  
h Delete files.  
and play the slideshow.  
5 Rotate (page 108)  
2 Playback volume (page 72)  
h Adjust the volume for video  
clip and audio files playback.  
h Rotate a still image.  
6 Resize (page 109)  
h Reduce the resolution of a still  
image.  
3 Protect (page 107)  
h File protect setting (delete  
prohibited)  
7 Remaining battery power  
(page 153)  
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<Tab 2>  
PLAYBACK MENU2  
EDIT PHOTO  
1
1
2
3
4
5
2
EDIT VIDEO  
1
2
3
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
SELECT FOLDER  
COPY  
6
EXIT  
OK  
1 Edit photo (page 110)  
4 Select folder (page 76)  
h Select a folder to play back.  
5 Copy (page 126)  
h Copy files from the card to the  
internal memory, or vice versa.  
6 Remaining battery power  
indication (page 153)  
h Repair the “red-eye” caused  
by the flash, or enhance the  
contrast.  
2 Video clip edit (page 112)  
h Edit video clips.  
3 Printing instructions  
(page 120)  
h Specify the printing  
instructions (DPOF settings).  
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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  
<Holding the camera>  
Example 1:  
A finger is blocking the  
lens or flash.  
Grip the camera by wrapping  
the fingers of the right hand,  
from the little finger to the  
middle finger, around the  
camera, and hook the index  
finger above the camera.  
Example 2:  
Grip the camera by wrapping  
the fingers of the right hand,  
from the little finger to the  
index finger, around the  
camera.  
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the  
handstrap.  
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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 57).  
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.  
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
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.  
HINT  
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when  
they are played back (page 108).  
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 Shooting Menu (page 37), select the  
recording size setting, and press the SET button.  
To watch on TV  
TV size  
9M [4:3]  
OK  
M: The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size  
will be 3456 × 2592 pixels.  
6: The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size  
will be 640 × 480 pixels.  
2
Select the desired video clip recording size, and press the SET  
button.  
h This completes the recording size setting.  
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
Select the focus setting  
Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera  
and the subject.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), 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  
10 cm (3.94 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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Switching the display mode  
In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode”  
which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you  
shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned  
off, providing a full view of the subject.  
1
2
Set the camera to the shooting  
mode (page 36).  
SET button  
Press the SET button.  
h Each time the SET button is  
pressed, the camera switches  
between the settings display  
mode and the normal display  
mode.  
668  
01:17:32  
<Settings display mode>  
<Normal display mode>  
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
Hints for taking pictures  
Muting the operation sounds  
i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be  
muted (page 132).  
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 29), and set it to the  
shooting mode (page 35).  
[
] button  
2
Press the [  
h Recording begins.  
] button.  
h It is not necessary to  
keep the [  
] button  
pressed while shooting.  
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.  
3
End the recording.  
h Press the [  
] button  
Recording time  
again to stop recording.  
REC 00:00:09  
5
Available recording time  
remaining  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
Capture a still image (single-shot).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 29),  
and set it to the shooting mode  
(page 35).  
[
] 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 (post-  
view [page 134]).  
1
2
F3.5  
1/300  
Target mark  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
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HINT  
Adjusting the monitor brightness  
i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for  
adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 140) by pressing the MENU  
button for at least 1 second.  
What is the camera focusing on?  
i A target mark & on the monitor  
shows the area the camera is  
focusing on.  
Target mark  
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  
1/7  
Camera shake icon  
Shutter speed  
i The large target mark appears when  
the camera focuses on a wide area  
in the center of the screen.  
Aperture  
The focus can be locked  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can  
set the autofocus or the aperture to a fixed setting. When the aperture  
setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the autofocus  
setting is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor.  
i When the focus range (page 57) setting is changed, the focus lock is  
released.  
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed  
i In the NORMAL mode, the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown  
on the Shooting Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.  
If the camera shake icon > appears...  
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 (page 63).  
i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +  
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
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 Shooting Menu (page 37), select the flash  
setting, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the flash operation appears.  
Auto  
Flash 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 works only when shooting single-shot still images.  
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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 29), and set it to the  
shooting mode (page 35).  
[
] 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  
REC 00:00:09  
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HINT  
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not  
operate.  
i The face chaser feature (page 100) 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 video clip mode  
setting (page 78). 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 still image shooting size automatically changes to G and the image  
is captured.  
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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  
Push the zoom switch toward  
[T/]] or [W/P] to compose  
the desired image.  
[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.  
Narrow angle  
(tele)  
Wide angle  
[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.  
3
Take the picture.  
For video clip recording, see  
page 60.  
Monitor  
For shooting single shots, see  
page 61.  
For shooting sequential shots,  
see page 80.  
SET button  
Zoom bar  
Magnification ratio  
×2.6  
When both  
optical and digital  
zoom are enabled  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom (yellow)  
Magnification ratio  
×2.6  
When optical  
zoom only is  
enabled  
Pointer  
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PLAYBACK  
SIMPLE/PLAYBACK  
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND  
STILL IMAGES  
1
2
Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35).  
Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you  
wish to play back.  
h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right  
sides of the screen.  
SAVE  
PLAY  
Video clip  
pattern  
<Example: After recording  
a video clip>  
SET button  
<Example: After capturing  
a still image>  
3
For a video clip, press the SET button.  
h Playback begins.  
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES  
To do this...  
Do this  
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.  
Stop playback  
Pause  
During playback, toggle the SET button down.  
During playback, press the SET button or  
toggle the SET button up.  
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET  
button up.  
To playback  
one image  
at a time  
(single-  
Forward  
playback  
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button  
to the right.  
Reverse  
playback  
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button  
to the left.  
frame step)  
Forward  
playback  
After pausing playback, press and hold the  
SET button to the right.  
Slow  
playback  
Reverse  
playback  
After pausing playback, press and hold the  
SET button to the left.  
During forward playback, toggle the SET  
button to the right.  
* The playback speed changes each time the  
SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:  
Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×  
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume  
normal playback speed.  
During forward playback, toggle the SET  
button to the left.  
Forward  
playback  
To  
accelerate  
playback  
* The playback speed changes each time the  
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:  
15× ← 10× ← 5×  
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume  
normal playback speed.  
Reverse  
playback  
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.  
When you are finished using the camera...  
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.  
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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 [  
] button.  
h The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image.  
HINT  
The size of a video clip file 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 monitor or a television.)  
i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible  
shooting 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, 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 37), select  
the slideshow setting, and press  
the SET button.  
SLIDESHOW  
ALL  
MOVIE  
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 During slideshow playback, the BGM that was set for the slideshow from  
the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu is played. To change the BGM, display  
the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and change the BGM setting for the  
“SLIDESHOW” (page 105).  
i For slideshows played in the SIMPLE mode, the transition effect is fixed at  
FADE and the transition interval is fixed at 2 SEC.  
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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 37), select  
the playback volume setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h The volume control bar appears.  
4
VOLUME SETTING  
2
Toggle the SET button to the left  
or right 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 move the zoom switch, the  
volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume.  
In the NORMAL mode  
i When you select “PLAY VOLUME” from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.  
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DELETING FILES  
You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one  
at a time, or all at once.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
the delete c icon, and press the  
SET button.  
DELETE SINGLE:  
Deletes the currently displayed file.  
DELETE ALL:  
DELETE  
DELETE SINGLE  
DELETE ALL  
Deletes all files.  
OK  
2
Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.  
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.  
<DELETE SINGLE>  
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right 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 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the files to delete.  
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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>  
h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,  
select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is  
completed, “No image” is shown.  
HINT  
To delete the currently displayed file  
i Toggle the SET button up to access the screen to delete the currently  
displayed file.  
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 (page 107), and  
then follow the file delete procedure.  
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PLAYBACK MODES  
Multi-image display  
1
2
Display the image you wish to  
play back.  
Zoom switch  
Push the zoom switch toward  
the [W/P] side.  
h The 9-image display appears.  
3
Select the image to play back.  
h Toggle the SET button up,  
down, left or right to move the  
orange frame to the desired  
image, and press the SET  
button.  
Instead of pressing the SET  
button, you can push the zoom  
switch toward the  
[T/]] side to show the  
image full screen.  
h If the zoom switch is pushed  
toward the [W/P] side while  
the 9-image display is shown,  
the display changes to the  
20-image display.  
SET button  
Video  
clip  
Orange frame  
Still image  
100  
0001  
0004  
0007  
0002  
0003  
0006  
0009  
0005  
0008  
Audio file  
Image number  
Folder number  
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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 3 times.  
100  
103  
101  
104  
102  
105  
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 20-image display  
(page 75).  
FOLDER : 100SANYO  
3
Toggle the SET button up, down, left  
or right 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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PLAYBACK MODES  
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  
105%  
[T/]] side.  
h Magnification is enabled.  
h The image is magnified, and the  
central portion of image is  
displayed.  
h Toggle the SET button to view  
different parts of the magnified  
image.  
MOVE  
100%  
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 SIZE  
The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the  
recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the  
image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording  
size that is correct for the intended purpose.  
Movies  
The faster the frame rate (frames per second), the smoother playback will be.  
However, as with the recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger,  
using up more memory. This menu is also used when making audio  
recordings.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“MOVIE”, and press the SET button.  
(: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 frames per second.  
): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate).  
B: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (standard bit  
rate).  
l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second.  
d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames per second.  
<Audio mode>  
<: Make an audio recording (voice memo) (page 81).  
2
Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the recording size setting.  
CAUTION  
When editing video clips (page 112)...  
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.  
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RECORDING SIZE  
Still images  
This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“PHOTO”, and press the SET button.  
I: Image size is 4000 × 3000 pixels.  
J: Image size is 3456 × 2592 pixels (low compression).  
K: Image size is 3456 × 2592 pixels (normal compression).  
Q: Image size is 3456 × 1944 pixels (16:9 ratio).  
L: Image size is 1944 × 2592 pixels (portrait orientation).  
G: Image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels  
[: Image size is 640 × 480 pixels.  
R: 3264 × 2448-pixel sequential shots.  
t: 1600 × 1200-pixel sequential shots.  
2
Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the recording size setting.  
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Sequential shots  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“PHOTO”, and press the SET button.  
2
3
Select R or t, and press the SET button.  
Press the [  
] button.  
h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [  
] button is  
kept pressed.  
HINT  
i The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is about  
10.  
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.  
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RECORDING SIZE  
Audio recording  
Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back.  
Audio recording  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“MOVIE”, and press the SET button.  
Select <, and press the SET  
Remaining time  
button.  
h The audio recording mode is  
enabled.  
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Press the [  
] button.  
Length of recording  
h Audio recording begins. During  
recording, < appears in the  
monitor. It is not necessary to  
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continue pressing the [  
button while recording.  
]
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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.  
Note, however, that the resolution in the still image mode automatically  
changes to G and the image is captured.  
Audio playback  
1
Display the desired audio file.  
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PLAY  
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2
Play back the recording.  
To do this...  
Do this  
Press the SET button.  
Start  
playback  
Normal  
Pause  
Press the SET button.  
Toggle the SET button up.  
playback  
Stop  
playback  
Toggle the SET button down.  
During playback, toggle the SET button to  
the right.  
Each time the SET button is toggled to the  
right, the speed increases. If the SET  
button is toggled to the left during fast  
forward, the speed decreases.  
Fast  
forward  
During playback, toggle the SET button to  
the left.  
Each time the SET button is toggled to the  
left, the speed increases. If the SET button  
is toggled to the right during fast reverse,  
the speed decreases.  
Fast  
forward/  
Fast  
reverse  
fast reverse  
Pause  
Toggle the SET button up.  
Return to  
normal  
playback  
Press the SET button.  
During playback, push the zoom switch  
Louder  
Softer  
toward the [T/]] side.  
Volume  
adjustment  
During playback, push the zoom switch  
toward the [W/P] side.  
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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SCENE SELECT  
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for  
specific shooting conditions.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button.  
Shooting mode setting  
Scene  
Features  
Single-  
shot  
Sequential  
shots  
setting  
Video clip  
=
Auto  
The camera makes the  
optimum settings.  
m
m
m
m
m
Capture a split-second  
image of a fast-moving  
subject.  
a
Sports  
m
Enhance the three-  
dimensional feel of the  
subject by blurring the  
background.  
>
Portrait  
m
m
m
m
m
n
m
m
m
+
For beautiful shots of  
Landscape distant scenery.  
Photograph the subject  
/
Night view  
portrait  
while keeping the  
background night  
scenery.  
k
Snow &  
beach  
For photographing bright  
scenes, such as on a ski  
slope or at the beach.  
m
m
m
+
For capturing fireworks at  
m
m
n
n
m
m
Fireworks night.  
Q
Photograph in low-light  
conditions  
Lamp  
m: Available n: Not available  
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SCENE SELECT  
2
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the scene select function setting.  
h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select  
menu, and press the SET button.  
HINT  
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 A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select  
icons other than = is on page 197.  
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FILTERS  
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply  
unique effects to the photographed image.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“FILTER”, and press the SET button.  
&: No filter is used (none).  
%: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).  
W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).  
,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).  
2
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the filter setting.  
h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and  
press the SET button.  
HINT  
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons  
other than & is on page 198.  
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FLASH OPERATION  
The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,  
but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions.  
The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“FLASH”, and press the SET button.  
k: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only  
when necessary.  
m: The flash operates with every image captured, regardless of the  
subject brightness.  
l: The flash does not operate even in dark surroundings.  
2
3
Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the flash operation setting.  
Press the [  
] button to capture the image.  
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 works only when shooting single-shot still images.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can  
change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen.  
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SELF-TIMER  
Set the delay time before recording starts after the [  
pressed.  
] or [  
] button is  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SELF-  
TIMER”, and press the SET button.  
N: Turns off the self-timer function.  
y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [  
] button or  
] button or  
[
] button is pressed.  
x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [  
] button is pressed.  
[
2
3
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the self-timer setting.  
Take the picture.  
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SELF-TIMER  
HINT  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can  
set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen.  
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.  
If you swivel the monitor unit  
to its farthest position, the  
image on the monitor will be  
inverted.  
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE  
STABILIZER)  
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional  
hand motion.  
Compensate for camera shake during video  
clip recording  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “MOVIE  
STABILIZER”, and press the SET button.  
p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip  
recording. The field of view (see page 92) does not change when  
the [  
] button is pressed, so this setting is convenient when  
shooting mostly video clips (video clip field of view display).  
q: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip  
recording. The field of view does not change when the [  
is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly still  
images (still image field of view display).  
] button  
]: Disengages the motion compensation function (OFF).  
2
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the movie stabilizer setting.  
Compensate for camera shake during still  
image shooting  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“PHOTO STABILIZER” and press the SET button.  
\: Motion compensation is enabled.  
]: Motion compensation is not enabled.  
2
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the photo stabilizer setting.  
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)  
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 67) is being used, the large magnification factor  
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.  
i When using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during  
shooting, please turn the motion compensation function off ]. If the  
motion compensation function is enabled when it is not actually needed, it  
may result in an image that appears unnatural.  
When motion compensation is enabled,  
i The following icons are shown on the monitor:  
Movie stabilizer  
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+
00:04:30  
Photo stabilizer  
Movie field of  
view display  
Icon  
display  
Photo field of  
view display  
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 mode to forced flash  
h Setting the shooting mode to the sequential shots mode  
h Setting flicker reduction (page 139) to “ON”  
h Setting the scene select function to the night view portrait, fireworks, or  
lamp mode  
The photo stabilizer isn’t working?  
i The photo stabilizer does not work when you are capturing a still image  
while recording a video clip.  
i The photo stabilizer does not work when the ISO sensitivity is set to - or  
higher.  
Limitations when the photo stabilizer is ON  
i The time it takes for the camera to save an image may be slightly longer  
when the photo stabilizer is set to ON.  
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<Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is  
enabled>  
i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during  
recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below.  
i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording  
range is as shown in the recording standby screen.  
During still image  
shooting  
Display during  
recording standby  
During video clip  
recording  
For p setting  
For q setting  
Video clip  
recording area  
For ] setting  
i When the still image shooting resolution is set to [ and the scene select  
function to =, a, >, + or k (page 84), a still image captured  
during video clip recording will have the same field of view as the video  
clip.  
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FOCUS RANGE  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“FOCUS”, and press the SET button.  
h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the  
focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus.  
-: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity  
Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode)  
*: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)  
-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm  
(0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus).  
+: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro mode: wide  
end only)  
h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding  
indication appears on the monitor.  
2
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the focus range setting.  
HINT  
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 the SET button (page 135), you can  
change the focus range setting from the Shooting Screen.  
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How to use the manual focus  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“FOCUS”, and press the SET button.  
Select -, and press the SET  
button.  
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h The focus distance adjustment  
bar appears.  
3
Toggle the SET button to the left  
or right to adjust the focus  
distance, and press the SET  
button.  
2.0m  
h The focus distance is set, and you  
are returned to the Shooting  
Screen.  
HINT  
About the focus distance  
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 50 cm (19.69 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 50 cm (19.69 in.) or less, the zoom will  
function only within the range at which the image is focused.  
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FOCUS MODE  
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting  
only):  
9-point range finder focus:  
The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the  
shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target  
mark & appears.  
Spot focus:  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“FOCUS MODE”, and press the SET button.  
B: 9-point range finder focus is selected.  
C: Spot focus is selected.  
Select the desired icon, and  
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press the SET button.  
h The focus mode is set.  
h When the spot focus setting is  
selected, the focus mark +  
appears in the center of the  
monitor.  
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00:02:47  
Focus mark  
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING  
You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.  
Multi-section light-measuring:  
The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire  
shooting screen.  
Center-weighted light-measuring:  
The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the  
center area.  
Spot light-measuring:  
You can compose the picture and capture the image after first modulating the  
light only at the center spot of the monitor.  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “EXP  
MEASURE”, and press the SET button.  
n: Multi-section light-measuring  
W: Center-weighted light-measuring  
Y: Spot light-measuring  
Select the desired light-  
measuring mode, and press the  
SET button.  
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h This completes the light-  
measuring mode setting.  
h When spot light-measuring is  
selected, the light-measuring  
spot mark  
appears in the  
center of the monitor.  
Light-measuring spot mark  
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ISO SENSITIVITY  
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.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “ISO”,  
and press the SET button.  
=: The ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO  
equivalent to ISO 50 to 1600; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 400).  
*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50 (video clip high sensitivity recording or at  
scene select Q setting: ISO 100).  
u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 (video clip high sensitivity recording or at  
scene select Q setting: ISO 200).  
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200 (video clip high sensitivity recording or at  
scene select Q setting: ISO 400).  
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400 (video clip high sensitivity recording or at  
scene select Q setting: ISO 800).  
6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800 (video clip high sensitivity recording or at  
scene select Q setting: ISO 1600).  
-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600 (video clip high sensitivity recording or  
at scene select Q setting: ISO 3200).  
* The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity.  
2
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.  
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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 the SET button (page 135), you can  
change the ISO setting from the Shooting 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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WHITE BALANCE  
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.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “WHITE  
BALANCE”, and press the SET button.  
>: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically  
based on the natural and artificial light conditions.  
r: For shooting outside on a sunny day.  
o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day.  
p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.  
q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.  
^: This setting is used for a more accurate white balance using the  
existing light source (one push). Please use it when the light source  
cannot be identified, for example.  
Setting procedure  
1 Select the ^ icon.  
2 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.  
2
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the white balance setting.  
HINT  
To cancel the white balance setting  
i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.  
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FACE CHASER  
As you capture a still image, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and  
adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright  
photo of the subject’s face.  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FACE  
CHASER”, and press the SET button.  
-: The face chaser function is enabled.  
.: The face chaser function is not enabled.  
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the face chaser setting.  
HINT  
When the face chaser is set to “ON”...  
i Each face in the Shooting Screen is marked with a green frame.  
i Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame.  
i If you press the [  
] button halfway, the frames marking the faces that  
are in focus change to orange.  
If you magnify an image that was captured with the face chaser function  
enabled, the magnified image will center on the face(s).  
i The scene select function setting automatically changes to =.  
CAUTION  
i The digital zoom is disabled.  
i The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.  
i The face chaser function may not work when the subject’s face in the  
monitor is relatively small or appears dark.  
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HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE  
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.  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “HIGH  
SENSITIVITY”, and press the SET button.  
1: The high sensitivity mode is activated.  
2: The high sensitivity mode is not activated.  
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the high sensitivity mode setting.  
CAUTION  
Limitations of the high sensitivity mode  
i If the flicker reduction function (page 139) is set to “ON”, the high  
sensitivity mode automatically changes to “OFF”.  
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.  
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DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING  
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled  
during zoom shooting.  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“DIGITAL ZOOM”, and press the SET button.  
Q: Digital zoom can be used.  
B: Digital zoom cannot be used.  
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the digital zoom setting.  
HINT  
i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation:  
When the still image mode is set to I.  
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SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE  
FILES  
Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Shooting Menu (page 37), select  
“REC FOLDER” and press the  
SET button.  
REC FOLDER  
NEW  
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<Create a new folder>  
h Select “NEW”.  
<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.  
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION  
By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button  
(page 135), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images.  
1
2
Assign the operation  
shortcut to the SET button  
(page 135).  
Toggle the SET button in  
the direction for which the  
operation shortcut was  
assigned.  
h
The exposure  
compensation bar  
appears.  
3
Toggle the SET button to  
the left or right to adjust the  
exposure.  
h
The exposure  
SET button  
compensation numerical  
value is shown at the left  
end of the exposure  
compensation bar.  
The exposure  
compensation can be set  
to a value from –1.8 EV to  
+1.8 EV.  
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h
h
The exposure  
compensation bar is  
canceled when the MENU  
button or the SET button is  
pressed.  
Pointer  
Exposure compensation bar  
HINT  
The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:  
i
i
i
i
When the pointer is set to the center position.  
When the camera is set to the playback mode.  
When the standby mode or sleep mode is activated.  
After the power is turned off.  
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PLAYBACK  
NORMAL/PLAYBACK  
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK  
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.  
1
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
“SLIDESHOW”, and press the  
SET button.  
SLIDESHOW  
MODE  
TIME  
ALL  
1sec  
MODE:  
EFFECT  
BGM  
Specify the file type to play back.  
ALL:  
Play back all files.  
OFF  
START  
OK  
MOVIE:  
Play back video clips and audio  
files.  
PHOTO:  
Play back still image files.  
TIME:  
Adjust the transition speed (the  
period that an image is displayed  
before it changes to the next image).  
EFFECT:  
Select a transition effect as an image  
changes to the next image.  
BGM:  
Specify the settings for playing  
background music during slideshow  
playback.  
START:  
Begin slideshow playback.  
<Changing a setting>  
1 Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.  
2 Toggle the SET button up or down to change the setting.  
3 Press the SET button.  
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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.  
Did you delete a BGM audio file from the camera?  
i The three BGM audio files that were stored in your camera’s internal  
memory at the time of purchase can be recovered by formatting the  
internal memory.  
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FILE PROTECT  
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.  
1
2
Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and  
display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37).  
Select “PROTECT” and press the  
PROTECT  
SET button.  
h “LOCK” appears.  
h If the protect mode has already  
been enabled for the file, then  
“UNLOCK” appears.  
LOCK  
EXIT  
OK  
3
Toggle the SET button up or  
down to 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 (page 148).  
HINT  
To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...  
i Toggle the SET button to the left or right.  
To cancel the protect mode for a file...  
i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark B will  
disappear and the protect mode is canceled.  
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ROTATE STILL IMAGE  
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.  
1
2
Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the NORMAL  
Mode Playback Menu (page 37).  
Select “ROTATE”, and press the  
ROTATE  
SET button.  
RIGHT:  
Rotates image clockwise  
90 degrees.  
LEFT:  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
Rotates image counterclockwise  
90 degrees.  
OK  
3
Select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”, and press the SET button.  
h Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90  
degrees.  
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 (page 107).  
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REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE  
(RESIZE)  
A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate  
image.  
1
2
Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display  
the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37).  
Select “RESIZE”, and press the  
RESIZE  
SET button.  
(3456×2592)  
<For still images with a 4:3  
vertical-to-horizontal aspect ratio>  
2M (1600×1200)  
0.3M (640×480)  
2M:  
The size changes to  
1600 × 1200 pixels.  
OK  
0.3M:  
The size changes to  
640 × 480 pixels.  
<For still images with a 16:9  
aspect ratio>  
2M:  
The size changes to  
1920 × 1080 pixels.  
0.9M:  
The size changes to  
1280 × 720 pixels.  
3
Select the new image size, and press the SET button.  
h Resizing begins.  
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.  
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CORRECTING THE RED-EYE  
EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR  
Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more  
natural, and enhance the contrast of blurry images.  
1
2
Display the image to be modified, and display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37).  
Select “EDIT PHOTO”, and press the  
EDIT PHOTO  
SET button.  
h The Edit Photo Screen appears.  
RED-EYE CORRECT.:  
RED-EYE CORRECT.  
Repair the red-eye effect.  
CONTRAST CORRECT:  
CONTRAST CORRECT  
Enhance the image contrast.  
OK  
3
4
Select the desired type of edit, and  
press the SET button.  
h The corresponding edit screen  
appears.  
RED-EYE CORRECT.  
CORRECTION:  
Proceed with the image correction.  
EXIT:  
Return to the Edit Photo Screen.  
CORRECTION  
EXIT  
OK  
<Example: “RED-EYE  
CORRECT.” was selected>  
Select “CORRECTION”, and press  
the SET button.  
RED-EYE CORRECT.  
h Image editing begins. During  
image processing, “Processing” is  
shown on the screen.  
h When editing is completed, the  
modified image is shown. Check  
the image to see if the post-  
processing result is satisfactory.  
NEXT  
<Example: Red-eye  
correction>  
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CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE  
BLUR  
5
Press the SET button.  
h A screen appears for you to specify  
whether or not to save the original  
image.  
RED-EYE CORRECT.  
SAVE AS NEW  
OVERWRITE  
SAVE AS NEW:  
The corrected image is saved as a  
separate image, and the original image  
is preserved.  
OK  
OVERWRITE:  
The original file is deleted, and only  
the corrected image is saved.  
6
Select the desired method to save the corrected image, and press  
the SET button.  
h The corrected image is saved, and you are returned to the Edit Photo  
Screen.  
HINT  
If the “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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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS  
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 press the REC/PLAY button. If you press  
the REC/PLAY button while editing video clips, not only will the editing not  
be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.  
i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may  
become full, making it impossible to edit the video clips. In this case, you  
will need to free some of the memory on the card, either by deleting files  
that are no longer necessary (page 73), or by selecting “OVERWRITE”  
when saving edited video clips (pages 116 and 118).  
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Video clip cutting (extracting)  
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.  
Display the NORMAL Mode  
1
2
EDIT VIDEO  
Playback Menu (page 37), 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  
CUT  
00:00:10  
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 the SET button to the right for  
about 2 seconds for forward playback, or to the left for reverse  
playback.  
Pause:  
During playback, press the SET button.  
Accelerated playback:  
During playback, toggle the SET button to the left or right to change  
the playback speed.  
Single frame:  
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right to move  
forward one frame, or to the left to move back one frame.  
5
Toggle the SET button up.  
h The start point of the video clip  
Approximate playback time  
extract is set, and the screen to  
CUT  
00:00:06  
specify the end point appears.  
h Specify the end point of the  
extract by following the same  
procedure as in step 5.  
<When joining the first and latter  
portions>  
1 Toggle the SET button down.  
h Each time the SET button is  
toggled down, the sections to  
delete and the sections to  
save are reversed.  
SAVE  
End point  
Portion to be deleted  
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.  
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Press the [R] button.  
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.  
CUT  
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.  
7
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 If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE” in  
step 7 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased.  
If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection  
(page 107).  
i If the “Card full” 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 an AC adaptor (sold separately).  
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.  
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS  
Joining video clips  
CAUTION  
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.  
1
2
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET  
button.  
EDIT VIDEO  
CUT  
JOIN  
OK  
Select “JOIN” and press the SET  
button.  
h The 6-image playback display for  
video clips appears.  
Select a clip  
SAVE  
100  
0001  
0004  
0002  
0005  
0003  
0006  
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4
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.  
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.  
Select a clip  
SAVE  
00:00:30  
100  
0001  
0004  
0002  
0005  
0003  
0006  
Press the [R] button.  
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.  
JOIN  
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.  
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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.  
HINT  
i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE” in  
step 5 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased.  
If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection  
(page 107).  
i If the “Card full” 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 an AC adaptor (sold separately).  
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
Display the NORMAL Mode  
Playback Menu (page 37), select  
“PRINT INSTRUCTIONS”, and press  
the SET button.  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
ALL IMAGES:  
The specified printing instructions  
apply to all the images.  
EACH IMAGE:  
ALL CLEAR  
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  
the image.  
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS  
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 70).  
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 177).  
About the finished prints  
i Rotated images (page 108) will be printed in their original orientation.  
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and  
printer used.  
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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 120).  
Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH  
IMAGE”.  
ALL IMAGES:  
The printing instructions are applied to  
all the images.  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
EACH IMAGE:  
ALL CLEAR  
OK  
The printing instructions are applied  
only to the image currently displayed.  
3
Press the SET button.  
h The Date/Copies Print Screen  
appears.  
ALL IMAGES  
:
:
----/--/--  
copy  
0
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,  
toggle the SET button to the left or  
right to display the desired image to  
print.  
h The printing instructions that are  
currently active for the displayed  
image are shown. You can toggle  
the SET button to the left or right to  
confirm the printing instructions for  
each image.  
COPIES 1  
OK  
DATE  
Printing instructions  
ALL IMAGES  
:
:
2008/12/24  
2 copies  
COPIES 2  
OK  
DATE  
<Completed printing  
instructions>  
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4
Specify whether the date is  
displayed on the print, and the  
number of prints.  
<Specify the number of prints>  
h Toggle the SET button up or down.  
h The quantity indication changes.  
h Display the desired number of  
prints.  
Dated prints  
Quantity  
ALL IMAGES  
2008/12/24  
0 copy  
:
:
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.  
COPIES 1  
OK  
DATE  
h Press the SET button.  
h The dated prints setting is set.  
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.  
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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.  
1
2
3
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120).  
Select “INDEX”.  
Press the SET button.  
INDEX PRINT  
h The Index Print Screen appears.  
SET:  
Specify an index print copy.  
EXIT:  
Discontinue the setting procedure,  
and return to the Printing  
Instructions Screen.  
SET  
EXIT  
OK  
4
Select “SET”, and press the SET  
button.  
h This completes the setting for the  
index print. You are returned to  
the Printing Instructions Screen.  
HINT  
To cancel the index print setting  
i Follow steps 1 and 2, select “CLEAR” in step 3, and press the SET button.  
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS  
Clearing all the printing instructions  
Delete the printing instructions for all images.  
1
2
3
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120).  
Select “ALL CLEAR”.  
Press the SET button.  
h The Confirm All Clear Screen  
ALL CLEAR  
:
:
2008/12/24  
copies  
appears.  
CANCEL:  
2
Clear the printing instructions for all  
images.  
EXIT:  
CANCEL  
EXIT  
Cancel the clear procedure and  
return to the Printing Instructions  
Screen.  
OK  
4
Select “CANCEL”, and press the SET  
button.  
h All the printing instructions are  
cleared and you are returned to the  
Printing Instructions Screen.  
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COPY FILES  
Images and audio files recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be  
copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory.  
1
2
3
Insert the card in the camera (page 24).  
Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37).  
Select the copy icon S, and press  
COPY  
the SET button.  
h The screen to copy files appears.  
INT MEM  
CARD  
INT MEM  
CARD  
4
Select the copy direction.  
INT MEM CARD:  
Copy files from the internal memory to  
the card.  
OK  
CARD  
INT MEM:  
Copy files from the card to the internal  
memory.  
* If no card is set in the camera, you  
cannot copy files.  
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COPY FILES  
5
Press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the type of  
copy appears.  
INT MEM  
CARD  
h The copy source image is shown in  
the background on the screen.  
COPY SINGLE:  
COPY SINGLE  
COPY ALL  
Copy one file.  
COPY ALL:  
OK  
Copy all the files from the copy source  
to the copy destination.  
6
7
Select the desired type of copy.  
<When selecting “COPY SINGLE”>  
1 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the file you wish to  
copy.  
2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “COPY SINGLE”.  
<When selecting “COPY ALL”>  
1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “COPY ALL”.  
Press the SET button.  
h The files are copied.  
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DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES  
(INFORMATION SCREEN)  
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.  
Press the MENU button for at  
least 1 second.  
h The Information Screen  
appears.  
2
3
4
5
TV-SHQINFO  
100-0001  
1
640×480 30fps SHQ 11.9MB  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
+0.3  
00:00:15  
h If the MENU button is  
pressed again, the  
Information Screen is  
canceled.  
1 Video clip mode settings  
2 Image or sound number  
3 Protect setting  
4 File size  
5 Shooting or recording  
time  
6 Exposure compensation  
setting  
7 Aperture value  
8 Shutter speed  
9 Remaining battery charge  
0 Date and time of image  
A Still image resolution  
settings  
6
9
@
2008.12.25 19:30  
<Video clip file>  
2
3
4
7
8
6
B
9
INFO  
100-0002  
2.2MB  
A
@
3456×2592  
F6.8  
1/1000  
+0.3  
50  
ISO  
2008.12.25 19:30  
<Still image file>  
B ISO sensitivity setting  
2
3
4
5
INFO  
100-0003  
987KB  
00:00:03  
AAC  
9
;
2008.12.25 19:30  
<Audio file>  
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OPTION SETTINGS  
OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING  
MENU  
The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.  
1
2
Set the operating mode to the  
NORMAL mode (page 36).  
1
2
3
1
2
3
Switch to  
simple menu  
Press the MENU button to display  
the Menu Screen.  
S
N
EXIT OK  
Option tab  
3
Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and  
press the SET button.  
h The Option Setting Menu appears.  
1
OPTION MENU  
1
CLOCK SET  
2
3
1
2
3
INFO DISPLAY  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
OPERATION BEEP  
POST VIEW  
EXIT OK  
To access a Setting Screen  
4
Toggle the SET button up or down 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.  
INFO DISPLAY  
SHOW ALL  
DATE & TIME  
COUNTER  
OFF  
OK  
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SCREEN DISPLAY  
Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129).  
Select “INFO DISPLAY”, and press  
INFO DISPLAY  
the SET button.  
SHOW ALL  
DATE & TIME  
COUNTER  
OFF  
SHOW ALL:  
Display the capture date and  
playback time (for video clips).  
DATE & TIME:  
Display the capture date.  
COUNTER:  
OK  
Display the video clip playback time.  
OFF:  
Do not display the capture date and  
playback time.  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the screen display setting.  
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SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY  
The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the  
camera is turned on in the recording mode.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129).  
Select “STARTUP DISPLAY”, and  
press the SET button.  
DATE & TIME:  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
DATE & TIME  
Xacti  
The camera’s date and time setting  
is shown.  
Xacti:  
The Xacti logo is shown.  
OFF:  
OFF  
OK  
No startup display.  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h The selected startup display is set.  
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OPERATION SOUNDS  
Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned  
on/off or when the operation buttons ([  
] button, SET button, MENU  
button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to  
enable/disable the audio guide.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129).  
Select “OPERATION BEEP”, and  
press the SET button.  
OPERATION BEEP  
TURN ON/OFF  
SHUTTER  
KEY SW  
ON  
D
h If “ALL OFF” is selected and the  
SET button pressed, all the  
operation sounds are muted.  
h If the MENU button is pressed, you  
are returned to the Option Screen.  
TURN ON/OFF:  
A
AUDIO GUIDE  
OPERATION VOL  
ALL OFF  
ON  
4
OK  
Mute or enable the sound that is  
produced when the power is turned  
on or off.  
SHUTTER:  
Select the sound that is produced  
when the [  
] button is pressed, or  
when a photo is taken using the self-  
timer.  
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.  
OPERATION VOL:  
Adjust the volume of the operation  
sounds.  
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OPERATION SOUNDS  
3
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h The screen to select operation sounds appears.  
<If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected>  
h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.  
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,  
and press the SET button.  
ON: Activates the sound.  
OFF: Deactivates the sound.  
<If “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected>  
h The screen to select the operation sounds appears.  
h Select from 8 different sounds (A to H).  
h You can toggle the SET button right to preview the selected  
operation sound.  
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.  
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,  
and press the SET button.  
<If “OPERATION VOL” was selected>  
h The screen to select the volume for the operation sounds appears.  
h You can select an operation sound volume from 1 (minimum) to  
7 (maximum).  
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the volume, and press  
the SET button.  
4
Press the MENU button.  
h The operation sound settings are completed.  
HINT  
i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to  
turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a  
convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not  
want them to be audible.  
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POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING  
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-  
view) after the [  
] button is pressed.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [E1] (page 129).  
Select “POST VIEW”, and press the  
POST VIEW  
SET button.  
1 sec:  
1 sec  
2 sec  
OFF  
The post-view image is displayed for  
1 second.  
2 sec:  
The post-view image is displayed for  
2 seconds.  
OK  
OFF:  
The post-view image is not displayed.  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the post-view setting.  
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ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS  
Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled  
up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129).  
Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press  
SHORTCUTS  
the SET button.  
: Assign the function when the  
SET button is toggled up.  
: Assign the function when the  
SET button is toggled down.  
: Assign the function when the  
SET button is toggled to the left.  
: Assign the function when the  
SET button is toggled to the  
right.  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS  
OK  
SET button operations  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:  
The most commonly used  
settings are automatically  
assigned.  
3
Select the SET button operation 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.  
p AF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 62).  
PAE LOCK: Lock the exposure setting.  
+ FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 57 and 93). (This operation  
shortcut can be assigned only to the  
or  
key.)  
m FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 63 and 87).  
) EXP COMPENSATION: Adjust the exposure (page 104).  
s ISO:  
Set the ISO sensitivity (page 97).  
O SELF-TIMER: Set the self-timer (page 88).  
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5
Toggle the SET button up or down.  
h Display the function you wish to  
assign to the key.  
SHORTCUTS  
AF LOCK  
OK  
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 3 through 5.  
AF LOCK  
FOCUS  
FLASH  
EXP COMPENSATION  
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS  
OK  
<When “RECOMMENDED  
SETTINGS” is selected>  
6
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 2, press the  
MENU button, and the screen to  
confirm the shortcut settings  
appears.  
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NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION  
Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise  
such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129).  
Select “NOISE REDUCTION”, and  
NOISE REDUCTION  
press the SET button.  
MOVIE NR:  
Set ON/OFF the function to reduce  
image noise when recording a video  
clip.  
MOVIE NR  
PHOTO NR  
ON  
ON  
ON  
WIND SOUND NR  
PHOTO NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the image noise  
reduction function during still image  
shooting.  
OK  
WIND SOUND NR:  
Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video clip/audio  
recording.  
3
4
Select the desired function and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select “ON” or “OFF” appears.  
ON:  
Noise is reduced.  
OFF:  
Noise is not reduced.  
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the noise reduction setting.  
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ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY  
The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129).  
Select “IMAGE SETTINGS”, and  
press the SET button.  
NORMAL:  
IMAGE SETTINGS  
NORMAL  
VIVID  
SOFT  
Shoot with image quality at normal.  
VIVID:  
Color saturation is increased.  
SOFT:  
SOFT&VIVID  
The sharpness is subdued for a  
softer image.  
OK  
SOFT&VIVID:  
The sharpness is softened and color  
saturation is increased.  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the image quality setting.  
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FLICKER-REDUCTION  
The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video  
clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting  
pulsates at the frequency of the power supply.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129).  
Select “FLICKER REDUCT”, and  
FLICKER REDUCT  
press the SET button.  
ON:  
Turns on the flicker-reduction setting.  
OFF:  
Turns off the flicker-reduction setting.  
ON  
OFF  
OK  
3
Select the desired setting, and press  
the SET button.  
h This completes the flicker-reduction  
setting.  
HINT  
i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a  
halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light  
areas, may occur.  
i The exposure setting and flicker reduction function cannot both be enabled  
at the same time.  
i When the flicker-reduction function is set to “ON”, the shutter speed during  
video clip recording becomes 1/100 sec.  
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MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment  
when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129).  
Select “BRIGHTNESS”, and press  
BRIGHTNESS  
the SET button.  
3
Toggle the SET button to the left  
or right to set the brightness, and  
press the SET button.  
h The monitor brightness is set.  
ADJUST  
HINT  
i The display in step 2 can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen.  
Press the MENU button for at least 1 second; the brightness control  
display will appear, and you can then adjust the monitor brightness.  
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SCREEN LANGUAGE  
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of  
several languages.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 129).  
Select “LANGUAGE”, and press the  
LANGUAGE  
SET button.  
ENGLISH  
FRANCAIS  
DEUTSCH  
ESPAÑOL  
:
Japanese  
English  
French  
German  
Spanish  
Italian  
ENGLISH:  
FRANCAIS:  
DEUTSCH:  
ESPAÑOL:  
ITALIANO:  
OK  
NEDERLANDS: Dutch  
:
Russian  
PORTUGUÊS: Portuguese  
TÜRKÇE:  
Turkish  
Korean  
Chinese (simplified)  
Chinese (traditional)  
:
:
:
3
Select the desired language, and press the SET button.  
h The selected display language is set.  
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TV SYSTEM SETTING  
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV  
terminal.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129).  
Select “TV SYSTEM”, and press the  
TV SYSTEM  
SET button.  
h The TV System Screen appears.  
NTSC:  
Outputs NTSC video signals.  
PAL:  
NTSC  
PAL  
Outputs PAL video signals.  
OK  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h The selected TV system is set.  
HINT  
If no image appears on the TV...  
i If the TV system setting is not correct for the connected equipment, no  
image will appear on the TV.  
When set to “PAL” and connected to a TV using the included AV  
interface cable (page 155)  
Shooting: Images are displayed on the monitor only and do not appear on  
the TV.  
Playback: Images are displayed on the TV only and do not appear on the  
monitor.  
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POWER SAVE FUNCTION  
Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically  
turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works  
to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to  
prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left  
on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save  
function is activated.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129).  
Select “POWER SAVE”, and press  
POWER SAVE  
the SET button.  
RECORDING:  
Set the standby time for the shooting  
modes when the battery pack is  
used.  
RECORDING  
PLAYBACK  
1 min  
5 min  
PLAYBACK:  
Set the standby time for the playback  
modes when the battery pack is  
used.  
OK  
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4
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.  
h The Set Standby Time Screen appears.  
Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time.  
Up:  
Increases the standby time.  
Down:  
Decreases the standby time.  
5
6
Press the SET button.  
Press the MENU button.  
h The standby time is set.  
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FILE NO. MEMORY  
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 memory function is set to  
“OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images  
with the same numbers. By setting the file number memory 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 memory function “OFF”>  
File name (image number)  
Card A  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
<File number memory 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  
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FILE NO. MEMORY  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129).  
Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and  
FILE NO. CONT’D  
press the SET button.  
ON:  
The file number memory function is on.  
OFF:  
The file number memory function is off.  
ON  
OFF  
OK  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h The selected file number memory function is set.  
HINT  
i Until the file number memory function is turned “OFF”, consecutive file  
names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number memory  
function be returned to “OFF” at the end of each photography session.  
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FORMATTING A CARD  
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.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129).  
Select “FORMAT”, and press the  
FORMAT  
SET button.  
h In normal use, a full format is not  
necessary. However, in case a  
card error occurs even after  
normal formatting, executing a full  
format may resolve the problem.  
FORMAT:  
FORMAT  
FULL FORMAT  
OK  
A normal formatting is executed.  
FULL FORMAT:  
The entire card is scanned and  
formatted. (When there is little  
battery power remaining, this setting  
cannot be selected.)  
3
Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.  
h A confirmation screen appears.  
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FORMATTING A CARD  
4
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.  
h Formatting begins.  
h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on  
the monitor.  
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 card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.  
Protected data (page 107) 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. However, if the camera is  
used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even  
by the use of data recovery software.  
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 the camera’s full format function to reformat  
the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data.  
Managing data is the responsibility of the user.  
HINT  
To cancel formatting  
i In step 4, select “NO”, and press the SET button.  
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS  
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.  
1
2
Display the Option Setting Menu [3] (page 129).  
Select “RESET SETTINGS”, and  
RESET SETTINGS  
press the SET button.  
RESET:  
Reset to the factory-preset settings.  
EXIT:  
Do not change the settings, and return  
to the Option Setting Menu.  
RESET  
EXIT  
OK  
3
Select “RESET”, and press the SET  
button.  
h The camera settings are reset to the  
factory-preset settings.  
HINT  
i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:  
Date and time setting  
Language setting  
TV system setting  
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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 204.  
Checking the remaining number of images and  
video recording time  
1
Set the camera to the shooting 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  
TV-SHQ  
668  
01:17:32  
h The remaining number of images  
and video recording time will differ  
depending on the resolution and  
compression settings.  
For audio recordings  
1
Set the camera to the audio  
recording mode (page 81).  
h The remaining audio recording time  
is shown.  
Remaining time  
668  
11:44:37  
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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 73) 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 56, 78 and 79), 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 203.  
1
Display the Shooting Menu or  
Playback Menu (page 37).  
h The battery pack remaining  
charge indicator appears in the  
lower right corner of the monitor.  
h Due to the battery pack  
1
2
3
1
2
3
Switch to  
simple menu  
characteristics, when the ambient  
EXIT  
OK  
S
N
temperature is low,  
may  
appear early for an 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.  
Battery pack  
remaining  
Battery remaining charge  
charge indicator  
No indication, or  
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  
[
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HINT  
i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge  
on the Information Screen (page 128).  
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 TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
Yellow plug:  
To Video Input terminal  
To USB/AV terminal  
on the camera  
Dedicated AV interface cable  
Set the input to  
“VIDEO”.  
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal  
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal  
NOTE  
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 on “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your  
DVD recorder.  
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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 When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s  
monitor.  
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the  
camera’s monitor.  
Audio playback: see page 82  
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is  
used to play back audio recordings as well.  
<About the image display>  
When the camera is connected to a TV, the images appear either on the  
camera or the TV.  
“TV SYSTEM” setting  
NTSC  
PAL  
(page 142)  
Supplied AV interface  
cable  
Not  
connected  
Not  
connected  
Connected  
Connected  
Camera  
m
n
m
m
monitor  
Recording  
mode  
m
TV  
—
m
—
(Field of  
view 90%)  
—
m
—
n
n
Camera  
monitor  
n
Playback  
mode  
m
m
TV  
(Field of  
view 90%)  
(Field of  
view 90%)  
m: Output n: Not output  
h If the dedicated AV interface cable is connected or disconnected during  
recording or playback, recording/playback is discontinued.  
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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  
k Mac OS  
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later  
To access the files in the internal memory  
i Remove the card from the camera before connecting the camera to a  
computer.  
i The volume name becomes [XACTI_INT].  
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SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE  
Use the dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a computer.  
1
2
Start your computer, and use the supplied 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 the camera (see page 29).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
SET button  
To the USB/AV terminal on  
the camera  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
To USB connector  
on the computer  
USB CONNECTION  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL OK  
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SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE  
3
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the  
SET button.  
USB CONNECTION  
CARD READER  
MTP  
SCREEN CAPTURE  
PC CAMERA  
CANCEL  
h The screen to select the computer  
connection mode appears.  
CARD READER:  
Use the camera as an external drive  
of the computer.  
MTP:  
OK  
Connect the camera in the MTP  
mode to a Windows Vista computer.  
SCREEN CAPTURE:  
Save an image of the computer  
screen in your camera.  
PC CAMERA:  
Use your camera as a PC camera.  
4
Select the desired connection mode, and press the SET button.  
<If the access menu (page 168) appears>  
h If you do not wish to access the website, click on [Exit] to cancel the  
access menu.  
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  
For Windows Vista/XP users  
Mounting your camera  
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 158).  
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,  
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.  
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon  
appears in the [My Computer] window.  
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.  
2
Select an action.  
h If the [XACTI (E:)] window appears automatically, select the desired  
procedure from the window.  
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
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.  
<Windows Vista>  
h Close the window.  
Left-click on the camera drive (E:).  
h The camera can now be disconnected.  
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.  
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USING AS A CARD READER  
For Windows 2000 users  
Mounting your camera  
1
Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 158).  
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 (E:)]  
appears in the [My Computer] window.  
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.  
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.  
h Double-click on the [Removable disk (E:)] icon in [My Computer], and  
you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera  
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 card data.  
1
2
3
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.  
Left-click on the camera drive (E:).  
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.  
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 158).  
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  
* Up to 9,999 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 the volume name  
i The volume name will be [XACTI] for a card that was formatted with the  
camera and [Removable disc] for a card that was formatted with a  
computer.  
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).  
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 memory 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 (see page 145).  
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USING AS A PC CAMERA  
When connected to a Windows XP or Windows Vista 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.  
Install Windows XP SP2.  
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 or Windows Vista was preinstalled. Correct operation cannot  
be guaranteed for models that have been upgraded to Windows XP.  
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 158).  
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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.  
Operating environment  
for Windows  
for Mac OS  
Windows 2000, Windows XP,  
Windows Vista  
with standard USB port  
Operating  
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later  
with standard USB port  
1
System*  
Power PC G5 2.0 GHz or  
faster  
CPU  
Pentium D or faster  
512 MB (1024 MB for  
Windows Vista) or greater  
RAM  
512 MB or greater  
64 MB or greater  
64 MB (Recommended  
256 MB) or greater  
Video RAM  
2
2
Others  
1
Internet connection*  
Internet connection*  
*
*
Pre-installed model only.  
2
This camera does not come with software. Software for playback can be  
downloaded via the Internet.  
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USING THE SOFTWARE  
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 29).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
SET button  
To the USB/AV terminal on  
the camera  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
To USB connector  
on the computer  
USB CONNECTION  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL OK  
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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 CG9 Web Support page].  
h The screen to select your desired language appears. When you click  
on a language selection, the website page introducing this camera  
opens.  
h Select and download the desired software from the website.  
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USING THE SOFTWARE  
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. Check the [No thanks!] option  
button, and then click on the [OK] button.  
To access the 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 support page in the future. The  
next time you wish to access the support page, just double-click on the  
desktop shortcut icon.  
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SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR  
COMPUTER SCREEN  
The screen capture software (Screen Capture 1.1 [hereafter referred to as  
“Screen Capture”]) is used to save an image of the computer’s screen display  
on the card installed in your camera.  
Install Screen Capture  
1
2
Obtain the software (page 167).  
In the CD-ROM drive, double-click the setup.exe in the folder below:  
D:\Screen Capture  
The drive name (D:) may be different on your computer.  
h Screen Capture 1.1 installation begins.  
h The installation program is setup for correctly installing Screen  
Capture. For users unfamiliar with computers, it is recommended that  
you click on the [Next] button for each dialog box.  
h If a software user registration dialog box appears, do not enter  
anything in the dialog box, and click the [Next] button.  
h If a message prompting you to restart your computer appears, please  
restart your computer.  
3
Click the [Finished] button.  
h Installation is complete.  
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SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN  
How to use Screen Capture  
1
2
Set the camera to the screen capture mode (page 158).  
Run Screen Capture.  
h Screen Capture is automatically launched when you start your  
computer.  
<To quit Screen Capture>  
h Right-click on [SANYO 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]→[SANYO  
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 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  
12 MB.  
i When running Screen Capture, do not turn off the camera or remove the  
card from the camera, as doing so may result in the loss of data. 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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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER  
PictBridge MODE  
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).  
Use the dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a printer.  
Print preparations  
1
Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to  
connect the camera to the printer.  
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the printer’s USB  
connector.  
2
Turn on the camera (page 29).  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
SET button  
To the USB/AV terminal  
on the camera  
Supplied dedicated  
USB interface cable  
To USB connector  
on the printer  
USB CONNECTION  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL OK  
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PictBridge MODE  
3
4
Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.  
The PictBridge printing mode is  
activated.  
PictBridge MENU  
PRINT 1 IMAGE  
PRINT ALL IMAGES  
INDEX  
h The camera switches to the  
PictBridge printing mode, and the  
PictBridge Menu appears.  
DPOF  
PRINTER SETTINGS  
EXIT  
OK  
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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PRINTING  
Printing selected images  
Procedure to select one still image and print it.  
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 172).  
Select the one image icon Y, and  
press the SET button.  
h The screen to select images for  
printing appears.  
PRINT 1 IMAGE 100-0022  
:1copy  
PRINT  
EXIT  
3
4
Toggle the SET button to the left  
or right to display the image you  
wish to print.  
OK  
h Specify the image to print.  
Specify the number of prints.  
1 Toggle the SET button up to  
select “COPIES”, and press the  
SET button.  
PRINT 1 IMAGE 100-0022  
copy  
:1  
2 Toggle the SET button up or  
down to specify the number of  
prints.  
PRINT  
EXIT  
3 Press the SET button.  
COPIES  
h “PRINT” is selected.  
5
Press the SET button.  
h Printing begins.  
HINT  
To cancel printing  
1 During printing, toggle the SET button down.  
h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.  
2 Select “CANCEL”, and press the SET button.  
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.  
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PRINTING  
Printing all images  
Print all of the images on the card.  
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 172).  
Select the all images icon u, and  
press the SET button.  
h The Print All Images Screen  
appears.  
PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-0022  
PRINT  
EXIT  
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET  
button.  
h Printing begins.  
OK  
CAUTION  
Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the  
card  
i Delete unwanted images before printing.  
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Making an index print  
Make an index print of all the images on the card.  
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 172).  
Select the index print icon [, and  
press the SET button.  
INDEX  
100-0022  
h The Index Print Screen appears.  
PRINT  
EXIT  
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET  
button.  
h Printing begins.  
OK  
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PRINTING  
Printing images according to printing  
instructions (requested images)  
Procedure to print all the ordered images.  
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 120), and complete the print  
preparations (page 172).  
Select the DPOF icon w, and press  
DPOF  
:2008/12/24  
:3copies  
100-0022  
the SET button.  
h The Print Requested Images  
Screen appears.  
PRINT  
EXIT  
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET  
button.  
h Printing begins.  
OK  
h Printing begins about 1 minute  
after the SET button is pressed.  
HINT  
i In step 2, if you toggle the SET button to the left or right, you can view each  
image and confirm its printing instructions.  
CAUTION  
i Requested images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does  
not support your camera’s DPOF function.  
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Changing the printer settings  
Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as  
paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.  
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 172).  
Select the printer settings icon v,  
PRINTER SETTINGS  
and press the SET button.  
h The Printer Settings Screen  
appears.  
MEDIA TYPE:  
Specify the type of paper used for  
printing.  
MEDIA TYPE  
PAPER SIZE  
LAYOUT  
QUALITY  
DATE STAMP  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
PAPER SIZE:  
OK  
Specify the size of paper used for  
printing.  
LAYOUT:  
Specify how the images are to be  
arranged on the paper.  
QUALITY:  
Select the print quality for the  
images.  
DATE STAMP:  
Print the date the photo was taken.  
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PRINTING  
3
Adjust the printer settings.  
PRINTER SETTINGS  
1 Toggle the SET button up or  
down to select a printer  
setting parameter, and press  
the SET button.  
MEDIA TYPE  
PRINTER VALUES  
h The screen to set the selected  
parameter appears.  
2 Toggle the SET button up or  
down to adjust the setting, and  
press the SET button.  
OK  
<When “MEDIA TYPE” is  
selected>  
h The selected parameter is set,  
and you are returned to the  
Printer Settings Screen.  
h Follow the same procedure to  
adjust the other parameters,  
as desired.  
h The contents of the settings  
that can be made for each  
parameter will differ  
depending on the printer.  
<When “PRINTER VALUES” is  
selected>  
h The images will be printed  
according to the settings specified  
on the printer side.  
4
Press the MENU button.  
h You are returned to the PictBridge Menu.  
HINT  
i The printer setting parameters will differ depending on the printer that is  
connected.  
i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer  
Settings Screen, select “PRINTER VALUES”.  
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s  
printer settings will automatically change to “PRINTER VALUES”.  
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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.  
Power  
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.  
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.  
Not a malfunction.  
Wait until the multi-  
indicator turns off.  
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, J, K, Q,  
L, R:  
Appropriate for  
printing letter-size or  
Shooting  
larger, and for  
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 ∞.  
Set the flicker-  
reduction setting to  
off.  
The video clip I  
shot outdoors is  
completely white.  
—
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
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.  
Why is the image The focus is not  
Hold the camera  
correctly and slowly  
out of focus?  
locked properly.  
Viewing  
images  
press the [  
button halfway to  
lock the focus. Then  
]
press the [  
]
button all the way to  
capture the image.  
Why is a part of  
the image  
missing?  
The image was  
captured at close  
range.  
When capturing an  
image at close  
range, compose the  
image using the  
monitor.  
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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.  
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.  
Why isn’t the  
magnified image  
clear?  
Due to the  
characteristics of  
the camera,  
magnified images  
appear less clear.  
Not a malfunction.  
Not a malfunction.  
Viewing  
images  
Why isn’t the  
captured image  
clear?  
The image was  
captured using  
the digital zoom.  
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  
was recorded.  
Not a malfunction.  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Why does a  
message appear  
during PictBridge printer.  
printing?  
Answer  
There is a  
problem with the  
Action  
Please refer to the  
instruction manual  
for your printer.  
Printing  
The “Cannot edit  
video clips with  
unlike settings”  
message  
You have  
attempted to join  
video clips having resolution or frame  
different  
resolutions or  
frame rates.  
Select video clips  
that have the same  
rate.  
appears.  
Why does the  
“Card full”  
message appear? on the card.  
There is no more  
available memory files, or use a card  
Delete unnecessary  
that has more  
memory available.  
Misc.  
Why does the  
“Card is  
protected”  
The lock switch on Move the lock switch  
the card is in the  
locked (protect)  
to the unlocked  
position.  
message appear? position.  
Why can’t the  
camera be  
operated?  
A temporary  
Remove the battery  
pack from the  
camera, wait a few  
minutes, then  
internal circuitry  
problem may be  
the cause.  
reinstall the battery  
pack and try again.  
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Answer  
Action  
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.  
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  
using the charger  
and power cord  
abroad, please  
consult with a dealer  
near you for advice.  
Misc.  
Why does the  
“System error”  
A problem has  
occurred within  
Check the following  
items:  
message appear? the camera or  
card.  
1 Remove the  
card and then  
install it again.  
2 Remove the  
battery pack and  
then install it  
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  
new battery  
pack.  
23, 26  
The battery  
pack has not  
been inserted  
correctly.  
Reinsert the  
battery pack,  
making sure to  
orient it  
correctly.  
Power  
A blinking  
The battery  
Wait for the  
temperature  
warning icon  
\ is shown,  
and the  
pack is too hot. battery pack to  
cool down.  
28  
30  
camera does  
not turn on.  
The camera  
turns off by  
itself.  
The power  
Turn on the  
camera again.  
save function  
is operating.  
An image is  
not captured  
when the  
The power is  
not turned on.  
If the power  
save function  
was activated,  
turn on the  
camera before  
shooting.  
[
[
] button or  
] button is  
Shooting pressed.  
30  
If the camera  
was turned off,  
press the ON/  
OFF button to  
turn it on.  
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page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
An image is  
not captured  
when the  
The maximum Install a new  
24  
number of  
card.  
images that  
Delete the  
[
[
] button or can be  
] button is captured or the  
images that are  
not necessary.  
pressed.  
maximum  
video clip  
recording time  
has been  
73  
reached.  
The flash does The flash off  
Set the flash to  
automatic flash  
mode or forced  
flash mode.  
not operate.  
mode is  
selected.  
63, 87  
23, 26  
Shooting  
The battery  
pack is dead.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
new battery  
pack.  
The digital  
zoom does not is set to I.  
work. The digital  
The still image Set the still  
image to J  
or lower.  
79, 102  
zoom setting is Set the digital  
set to “OFF”.  
zoom setting to  
“ON”.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
Install a  
sufficiently  
recharged  
A warning tone The battery  
(beep-beep- pack is  
beep) sounds, consumed.  
and it is not  
battery pack.  
23, 26  
possible to  
take a picture  
using the self-  
timer.  
When zooming The optical  
Not a  
in or out, the  
zoom  
movement  
zoom has  
moved to the  
maximum  
malfunction.  
Release the  
zoom switch,  
and push it  
again.  
67  
97  
stops  
momentarily.  
magnification  
position.  
Shooting  
There is noise The ISO  
in the captured sensitivity  
Set the ISO  
sensitivity to a  
lower setting.  
image.  
setting is too  
high.  
When  
The camera is Set the ISO  
recording a  
video clip  
under  
not set to the  
playback  
mode.  
sensitivity to  
v or less.  
fluorescent  
97  
lights, a  
noticeable  
flicker appears  
in the image.  
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page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The \ icon  
The camera’s  
internal  
shooting is not temperature is wait for the  
Discontinue  
shooting, and  
appears, and  
Shooting  
Monitor  
—
possible.  
high.  
camera to cool  
down before  
using it again.  
No playback  
image  
appears.  
The camera is Press the REC/  
not set to the  
playback  
mode.  
PLAY button to  
set the camera  
to the playback  
mode.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
Hold the  
The image is  
too dark.  
The flash was  
blocked by a  
camera  
finger or other correctly, and  
53  
object.  
make sure the  
flash is not  
obstructed.  
The subject  
was too far  
away.  
Capture the  
image in the  
range of  
operation of the  
flash.  
202  
The subject  
was lit from  
behind.  
Use the forced  
flash mode.  
63, 87  
104  
Viewing  
images  
Use the  
exposure  
compensation  
function.  
Use the spot  
light-measuring  
mode.  
96  
97  
There is not  
enough light.  
Adjust the ISO  
sensitivity  
setting.  
The video clip  
picture is  
flickering.  
The video clip  
was filmed  
under  
Set the flicker-  
reduction  
setting to on.  
139  
fluorescent  
lighting.  
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page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
Select a  
different flash  
mode.  
The image is  
too bright.  
The forced  
flash mode is  
selected.  
63, 87  
104  
The subject  
was too bright. exposure  
compensation  
Use the  
function.  
Viewing  
images  
The ISO  
sensitivity  
setting is  
incorrect.  
Set the ISO  
sensitivity to  
97  
=
.
Red-eye  
The red-eye  
Not a  
malfunction.  
correction was effect area  
not successful. could not be  
recognized.  
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Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
The subject is  
Action  
The image is  
not in focus.  
Capture the  
too close to the image with the  
camera.  
subject within  
the  
photographable  
range.  
Select the  
correct focus  
setting for your  
needs.  
The focus  
setting is not  
correct.  
57, 95  
The camera  
moved when  
Hold the  
camera  
correctly and  
slowly press  
the [  
Viewing  
images  
the [  
]
button was  
pressed.  
(camera  
shake)  
]
button halfway  
to lock the  
53, 61  
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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page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The colors of  
the images  
captured  
indoors are not  
correct.  
This is due to  
ambient  
lighting.  
Capture the  
image using  
the forced flash  
mode.  
63, 87  
99  
The white  
balancesetting balance setting  
Set the white  
is incorrect.  
correctly.  
A part of the  
image is  
missing.  
The strap or a  
finger was  
blocking the  
lens.  
Hold the  
camera  
correctly, and  
make sure the  
lens is not  
obstructed.  
53  
Viewing  
images  
“No image” is  
shown.  
There is no file Play back after  
in the installed capturing  
card.  
images or  
making audio  
recordings.  
—
72  
During audio  
playback,there volume setting playback  
is no sound.  
The playback  
Adjust the  
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  
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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.  
142, 155  
Connecting  
to a TV  
The TV input is Set the input  
not set  
on the TV to  
“VIDEO”.  
correctly.  
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  
107  
The battery  
pack is not  
charging.  
Correctly  
insert the  
battery pack in pack is  
Make sure that  
the battery  
Charging  
the charger.  
correctly  
23  
24  
oriented when  
inserting it in  
the charger.  
The “No card”  
message  
No card is  
inserted.  
Turn off the  
power and  
appears.  
insert a card.  
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.  
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page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The audio  
The audio  
Set the audio  
guide does not guide setting is guide setting to  
132  
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 204)  
.
The battery  
pack appears  
to be swollen.  
Normalchange Not a safety  
Misc.  
occurring with  
battery use.  
Even with  
hazard. If the  
battery quickly  
becomes  
normal correct depleted, for  
use of the  
lithium-ion  
example, it has  
reached the  
battery, it has a end of its  
tendency to  
swell as the  
number of  
service life.  
Replace it with  
a new battery  
pack.  
—
charge and  
discharge  
cycles adds up  
and it gradually  
approaches  
the end of its  
service life.  
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Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and  
filters  
Scene Select  
Setting  
Remarks  
Sports  
a
Portrait  
>
Landscape  
Focus range: + cannot be selected.  
+
Night view portrait  
/
Snow & beach  
k
Fireworks  
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
Resolution: Only G or [ can be selected.  
Focus range: + cannot be selected.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
Lamp*  
Q
Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”.  
* When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed  
decreases to 1/15 sec in order to produce a sufficiently bright image.  
However, when the flicker-reduction function is set to “ON”, the shutter  
speed during video clip recording becomes 1/100 sec or 1/120 sec.  
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Setting  
Remarks  
Cosmetic  
%
Monochrome  
Focus range: + cannot be selected.  
W
Sepia  
,
About the scene select function and focus range  
settings  
i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to  
+.  
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  
Type  
Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback)  
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. 40 MB  
SD Memory Card (accepts a maximum 32 GB  
SDHC Memory Card)  
Image sensor/  
Camera effective  
number of pixels  
1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor, approx.  
9.10 million pixels  
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Still image  
shooting mode  
(recording  
I: 4000 × 3000 pixels  
J: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels:  
low compression)  
resolution)  
K: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels:  
normal compression)  
Q: 3456 × 1944 pixels (approx. 6.7 million pixels:  
16:9 ratio)  
L: 1944 × 2592 pixels (approx. 5 million pixels,  
portrait orientation)  
G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)  
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)  
R: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
Video clip  
recording mode  
(recording  
T: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 frames per second  
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (high  
bit rate)  
resolution)  
B: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second  
(standard bit rate)  
l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second  
d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames per second  
* The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,  
the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps  
frame rate is 14.985 fps.  
White balance  
Lens  
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible  
Optical 5.0×  
f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm (35 mm film  
camera conversion 38 mm to  
190 mm)  
zoom lens  
Autofocus, 8 groups, 11 elements  
(including three with six aspheric  
surfaces)  
Galvanometer iris  
Internal ND filter  
Aperture  
Open F = 3.5 (Wide) to 3.7 (Tele)  
* 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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Exposure control  
type  
Exposure compensation available from the Shooting  
Setting Screen (0 1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps)  
Light-measuring  
mode  
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted  
measuring, spot measuring  
Range  
Total mode:  
10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end)  
80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end)  
Normal mode:  
80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity  
Super macro mode:  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide end  
only)  
Digital zoom  
For shooting:  
1× to approx. 12×  
For playback:  
1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution)  
Shutter speed  
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.  
(Maximum approx. 2 seconds when scene select  
function set to lamp mode Q)  
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)  
Sequential shots mode: 1/15 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 mode Q)  
Sensitivity  
Video clip recording mode:  
Auto (ISO 50 to 1600)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200,  
ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 (switchable from the  
Shooting Setting Screen)  
(Maximum ISO sensitivity up to ISO 3200: at high  
sensitivity mode setting or when scene select  
function is set to lamp mode Q)  
Still image shooting mode (standard output  
sensitivity*):  
Auto (ISO 50 to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200,  
ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 (switchable from the  
Shooting Setting Screen)  
* Sensitivity measured in compliance with the  
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).  
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Minimum subject  
illumination  
4 lux: ),high sensitivity mode or scene select  
Q function, 1/15 sec  
15 lux: ),scene select X function, 1/30 sec  
Image stabilizer  
Monitor  
Electronic (video clip recording mode or still image  
shooting mode)  
2.5" (6.4 cm) TFT color liquid crystal, approx.  
230,000 pixels  
Flash working  
range  
GN = 4  
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.2 m (7.22 ft.)  
(Wide)  
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 1.5 m (4.92 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-L20):  
1 supplied  
AC adaptor  
(sold  
separately)  
VAR-G8  
For use with DC adaptor VAR-A2  
(sold separately)  
Power consumption  
3.4 W (When using the Li-ion  
battery during recording)  
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 73.8 (W) × 101.0 (H) × 38.6 (D) mm  
2.91 (W) × 3.98 (H) × 1.52 (D) in.  
(Maximum dimensions)  
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 171 cc  
Weight  
Approx. 180 g (6.35 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  
310 mVrms (–8 dBs), 2.2 kΩ or less,  
stereo  
Video  
output  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync  
negative, composite video, NTSC  
color TV system/PAL TV system  
(switchable from the Option Menu)  
USB  
USB 2.0 High Speed  
PC camera: USB video class  
Battery life  
Shooting  
Still image  
shooting mode  
Approx. 195 images:  
CIPA standard (when a Hagiwara  
Sys-Com 512 MB SD Memory Card  
is used)  
Video clip  
recording mode  
Approx. 70 minutes:  
Recorded in b mode  
Playback  
Approx. 160 minutes:  
Monitor on, continuous playback  
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  
2 GB  
8 GB  
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J
K
Q
L
t
[
R
t
T
)
B
l
d
10 images  
9 images  
504 images  
449 images  
674 images  
898 images  
1,190 images  
2,020 images  
1,800 images  
2,700 images  
3,600 images  
4,780 images  
14 images  
19 images  
25 images  
64 images  
Still image  
mode  
2,950 images 11,800 images  
331 images 15,500 images 62,200 images  
16 images  
64 images  
756 images  
3,030 images  
2,950 images 11,800 images  
54 sec. 42 min. 40 sec.  
2 hr. 51 min.  
5 hr. 32 min.  
8 hr. 3 min.  
1 min. 45 sec.  
2 min. 33 sec.  
6 min. 43 sec.  
9 min. 42 sec.  
1 hr. 22 min.  
2 hr.  
Video clip  
mode  
5 hr. 16 min.  
7 hr. 35 min.  
21 hr. 10 min.  
30 hr. 30 min.  
Audio  
recording  
mode  
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41 min. 20 sec.  
32 hr. 25 min.  
130 hr.  
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The maximum video clip continuous recording time is approx. 5 hours  
30 minutes at the setting, and approx. 7 hours at the setting.  
Up to 13 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.  
When recording a video clip using an 4 GB or more card, recording  
terminates when the size of the file currently being recorded reaches approx.  
4 GB.  
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The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by Sandisk is used.  
Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually  
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.  
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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SPECIFICATIONS  
Concerning the multi-indicator  
The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the  
different camera operations.  
Multi-indicator  
Multi-indicator  
status  
Color  
Camera status  
Connected to  
computer or printer  
(USB)  
Lit  
Green  
Power save mode  
activated  
Flashing  
Slow  
During self-timer  
operation  
Red Flashing  
Accessing internal  
memory/card data  
Fast  
Connected to TV/  
VIDEO (AV)  
Orange  
Lit  
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Supplied battery pack charger  
Part No.  
VAR-L20NI  
AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA,  
MAX: 0.1 A  
Power source  
Rated output  
DC 4.2 V, 650 mA  
Compatible batteries  
Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion  
battery pack (DB-L20)  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (when charging)  
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Ambient  
environment  
10 to 90% (no condensation)  
46 (W) × 21.2 (H) × 92 (D) mm  
1.81" (W) × 0.83" (H) × 3.62" (D)  
Dimensions  
Weight (without power cord)  
Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)  
VPC-CG9  
AC 125 V, 7 A  
Power cord  
rated value  
VPC-CG9EX  
AC 250 V, 2.5 A  
i The VPC-CG9GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate  
for the region of destination.  
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-L20  
3.7 V  
Capacity  
720 mAh  
Ambient  
environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use,  
when charging)  
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)  
10 to 90% (no condensation)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
39.4 (W) × 6.0 (H) × 35.5 (D) mm  
1.55 (W) × 0.24 (H) × 1.40 (D) in.  
Approx. 19 g (0.7 oz.)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Others  
Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and  
other countries.  
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation (USA).  
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In this manual, the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, Microsoft  
®
®
®
Windows XP operating system, and Microsoft Windows Vista 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.  
SDHC is a trademark.  
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or  
trademarks of their respective owners.  
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.  
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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  
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.  
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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.  
<The shutter speed and aperture are displayed>  
i In the NORMAL mode, the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown  
on the Shooting Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.  
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 57 and 93), 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 94])  
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 manually set the focus by  
specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before  
taking the picture.  
k How to photograph a moving subject  
1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance  
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.  
2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, 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 focus distance, the focus can be more  
accurate.  
<Using the manual focus effectively>  
i When photographing a moving subject, press the [  
] button just before  
the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be released  
when the subject is at the correct distance.  
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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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES  
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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