Xacti VPC-S70EX - Camera SANYO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Camera
Brand	Sanyo
Model	Xacti VPC-S70EX
Sensor Resolution	7.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	5x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Storage Media	SD / SDHC Memory Card
Battery Type	2x AA Alkaline or NiMH, or CR-V3
Dimensions (W x H x D)	94 x 62 x 31 mm
Weight (without batteries)	Approx. 155 g
Video Recording	640x480 (VGA) at 30 fps
Image Stabilization	Electronic
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Focus Range (Normal)	50 cm to infinity
Macro Mode	10 cm (wide) / 30 cm (tele)
Shutter Speed	1/2 to 1/2000 sec
Self-Timer	2 sec, 10 sec
Interface	USB 2.0, AV output
Cleaning and Maintenance	Use a soft cloth; avoid solvents; keep lens clean with blower or lens pen.
Safety	Do not disassemble; avoid water; remove batteries during long storage.
Repairability and Spare Parts	Batteries, memory cards, and chargers are widely available; repairs should be done by authorized service centers.

Frequently Asked Questions - Xacti VPC-S70EX SANYO

What type of battery does the Xacti VPC-S70EX use?

The camera uses two AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) or one CR-V3 battery. It is recommended to use NiMH rechargeable batteries for better performance.

Can I use an SDHC card instead of SD?

Yes, the camera supports both SD and SDHC memory cards. Note that it may not support newer SDXC cards. Always format the card in the camera before first use.

How do I transfer photos to my computer?

Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to playback mode. Your computer should recognize it as a removable drive. Alternatively, remove the memory card and use a card reader.

Does this camera record video? What quality?

Yes, it records video at 640x480 (VGA) resolution at 30 fps with sound. The file format is usually AVI. Video length may be limited by card capacity and battery life.

How can I improve image quality?

Set the image resolution to the highest (7.1M) and quality to 'Fine'. Use the proper ISO setting (low for bright scenes). Ensure steady hands or use a tripod. Clean the lens with a soft cloth.

How do I use the macro mode for close-ups?

Press the Macro button (usually a flower icon) until it appears on the screen. The camera can focus as close as 10 cm at wide angle. For telephoto, macro range is 30 cm.

How do I set the self-timer?

Press the self-timer button (usually a clock icon) repeatedly to select 2 seconds or 10 seconds delay. Then press the shutter button. The camera will count down before taking the picture.

Can I view photos on a TV?

Yes, use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to a TV. Set the TV to the correct AV input. The camera must be in playback mode for slideshows.

What should I do if the camera won't turn on?

First, check the batteries: ensure they are inserted correctly and have charge. If using rechargeable batteries, try fresh alkaline batteries. Clean the battery contacts. If still not working, the camera may need servicing.

Is there a way to reset the camera to factory settings?

In the Setup menu, look for 'Reset' or 'Default' option. Select it to restore original settings. Alternatively, remove batteries for a minute to reset the internal clock and memory.

USER MANUAL Xacti VPC-S70EX SANYO

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Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-S70EX and VPC-S70. 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.

Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

■FOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-S70

Trade Name: SANYO

Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY

Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No.: [phone]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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■FOR CANADIAN USERS

- This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

■FOR EU USERS

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Note:

- This symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products.

Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!

■Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.

CAUTION Points that require special attention.

(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 108) and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 114).

CONTENTS

CONTENTS 1

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 3

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 6

SYSTEM MAP 8

SETUP

PARTS NAMES 9

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD 11

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 14

DATE AND TIME SETTING 16

■ BASIC OPERATION

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 19

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 27

SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS 36

CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) 70

COPY DATA 71

PRINT SETTINGS 73

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 78

DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ..... 79

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OPTION

DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU 80

SOUNDS 83

POST-VIEW SETTING 85

SCREEN LANGUAGE 86

TV SYSTEM SETTING 87

AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION 88

FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 89

INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .....92

RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ....94

CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY 95

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE ....97

■ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV 99

DIRECT PRINTING ....100

■ APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....108

TROUBLESHOOTING 114

SPECIFICATIONS ....120

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

- Handstrap: 1 • Soft case: 1

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• SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1

• Dedicated USB interface cable: 1

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- “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.

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• AA alkaline batteries: 2 (batteries made exclusively to be used as included accessories)

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• Dedicated AV interface cable: 1

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- Quick Guide

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How to use the accessories

■Handstrap

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■Soft case

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Media cards that can be used with this camera

The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:

• SD Memory Card
• Multi Media Card

What "card" means in this manual

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
• The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all installation and removal procedures are the same for both SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

Your VPC-S70 is loaded with lots of functions including an easy-to-understand display, a large screen, extensive scene functions, and more.

■Abundant scene functions

You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

■Speedy mode-switching

Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots with a single button operation.

SYSTEM MAP

The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer's hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos. Or take the card to a photo shop to have your photos printed there.

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PARTS NAMES

Front

Bottom
Tripod stand holeBattery/card compartn

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Rear

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD

Your camera has an internal memory, which means that you can take photos even when no card is installed. By using a card, however, you will be able to take many more photos.

The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 92).

1 Open the battery/card compartment cover.

- While gently pressing the battery/card compartment cover, slide it open.

Battery/card compartment cover

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2 Insert the batteries.

- Make sure that the batteries' polarities (+ and ⊖) are correct.

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3 Insert the card.

- Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.

4 Close the battery/card compartment cover.

When removing the card...

• To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or released.

- If you remove your finger too soon, the card may spring out and become lost or hit someone in the eye.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD

CAUTION

Be careful when removing the card.

• Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.
• Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.

Manganese batteries cannot be used.

- Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life, but there is the danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera.

Other batteries

- If you wish to use batteries other than the alkaline batteries (LR6), we recommend the following.

- AA-size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries (SANYO HR-3UTG) × 2

- AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2

- AA-size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries (SANYO HR-3UTG) × 2 - AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2

When installing the batteries, make sure that they are oriented correctly.

Do not open the battery/card compartmnet cover when the camera is turned on.

- If the battery/card compartment cover is opened while the power is on, important data may be lost. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from failure to comply with this warning.

HINT

Shooting without a card installed

- 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.

About the internal backup battery

- 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 batteries are 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 batteries.

- A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the batteries be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the batteries are 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.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

In the shooting mode

1 Press the ON/OFF button.

• The camera turns on.
• The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off.

In the playback mode

1 Press the playback button [▶] for at least one second.

• The Playback Screen appears on the monitor (pages 29 and 38).

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button.

• The camera turns off.

- When the playback button [▶] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the camera turns off.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

About the auto power off function

In order to preserve battery power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).

• If the auto power save function has operated to turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button to turn it back on.
• You can change the setting for the time elapsed before the camera automatically turns off (page 88).
• When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the dedicated USB interface cable, the auto power save function is disabled, and the camera turns off after about 12 hours.

HINT

If the Ⓤ? icon appears...

- When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured is recorded with it. When the date and time cannot be recorded with the image because the date and time have not yet been set (page 16), the Ⓤ? icon appears. To have the date and time recorded with images, please make this setting before capturing images.

DATE AND TIME SETTING

The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2007

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button.

• The Recording Menu appears (page 53).

2 Press the [▼] button to select the tab, and press the [▶] button.

• The Option Menu appears.

3 Press the [▲] or [▼] button to select "CLOCK SET", and press the SET button or the [▶] button.

• The Clock Set Screen appears.
• The current date and time settings are shown.
- 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.
• To return to the Option Menu, press the MENU button.

DATE AND TIME SETTING

4 Set the date and time.

① Press the [▲] or [▼] button to change the year indication.
- Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2007.
② Press the SET button or the [▶] button to select the time indication.
③ Press the [▲] or [▼] button to change the time setting.
④ Press the [▶] button to select the Y/M/D indication.
⑤ Press the [▲] or [▼] button to change the displayed date order.

• Press the [▼] button to change the displayed date order as follows:
• Press the [▲] button to change it in the reverse order.

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5 Press the SET button.

• The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu.
• The Option Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed.

HINT

- Under normal conditions, while the batteries are 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 batteries and before shooting or recording of any type (follow steps 1 to 3).

To correct the date and time settings

- In step 4, select the indication that you want to change, and follow the procedure to change the indication.

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

How to hold the camera

Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.

Correct hold Incorrect hold

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A finger is blocking the lens or flash.

Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.

HINT

• Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (page 69).
• When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

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 51).

■Conditions that may cause incorrect focus

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.

- 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.

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- 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.

- 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.

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- Fast-moving subjects

Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

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Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

2 Press the playback button [▶].

• Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.

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To turn the camera on in the playback mode

- Press the playback button [▶] for at least 1 second, and the camera will turn on in the playback mode.

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

How to switch the shooting mode

Your camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots mode).

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

2 Press the [▶] button.

• The screen to set the shooting mode and the self-timer appears.

3 Press the [▶] button to select the shooting mode.

4 Press the SET button.

• The selected shooting mode is set.
- An icon in the upper left area of the monitor indicates the active shooting mode setting.

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:Single-shot mode
Sequential shots mode
:Video clip recording mode

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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 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

2 Press the SET button.

• Each time the SET button is pressed, the camera switches between the settings display mode and the normal display mode.

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Adjust the monitor brightness

The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light.

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

2 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.

• The monitor brightness menu appears.

3 Press the [▲] and [▼] buttons to adjust the brightness.

4 Press the MENU button.

• The monitor brightness is set, and the monitor brightness menu is canceled.

HINT

- You can also adjust the monitor brightness by selecting "BRIGHTNESS" from the Option Menu (page 82).

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Hints for taking pictures

Muting the camera sounds

- The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted (page 83).

Where is the image data saved?

• All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera's internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.
• When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera's internal memory.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...

- When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the CCD, light lines or 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.

Switching the guidance display ON/OFF

- Press the [◀] button. Each time the [◀] button is pressed, the guidance display switches between ON and OFF.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured. For more information about taking sequential shots, please see page 36.

Shooting single shots

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 23).

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

- Engage the autofocus by pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock).

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3 Continue to gently press the shutter button all the way.

• Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to move the camera.
  • The image that was captured appears on the monitor as long as the shutter button is kept pressed (post view).

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Shutter button

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Release your finger from the shutter button.

- The captured image is recorded.

HINT

When the focus mode (page 59) is set to the 9-point focus mode 9-AF...

• A target mark [] on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on.
• 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.
• The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen.

About the focus indicator

- A green focus indicator appears when the subject is successfully focused, or a red focus indicator when the camera was not able to focus the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayed

- The shutter speed and aperture settings are also displayed on the monitor. You can use them as a reference when shooting.

If the motion alert icon appears...

- 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 motion alert 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 47).

- When shooting with the fireworks scene function, the motion alert icon always appears, but this is normal.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

Viewing still images

The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same.

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Press the playback button [▶].

• If the playback button [▶] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [▶] for at least 1 second.
  • The image most recently captured appears on the monitor.

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View other images.

- Press the [◀] or [▶] button to display the previous or next image. To display the previous image:

Press [◀].

To display the next image:

Press [▶].

- To return to Shooting Screen, press the playback button [▶].

- When the playback button [▶] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the camera turns off.

Playback button [▶]

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When you are finished viewing images...

- Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

HINT

For still images with voice memo (page 43)...

- When the shutter button is pressed, the voice memo is played back.

9-image display playback

1 Press the playback button [▶].

2 Press [W] ([☐]) on the zoom switch.

• The 9-image display appears.

3 Select the image to play back.

- Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can press [T] ([○]) on the zoom switch to show the image full screen.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

Quick scroll playback

A convenient way to quick-search when there are many images.

1 Access the 9-image display screen (page 30).

2 Press [W] ([☐]) on the zoom switch.

• The Quick Scroll Playback Screen appears.
• Press the [◀] or [▶] button to display the previous or following image.
• You can press the [▲] or [▼] button to move back or forward 9 files at a time.

3 Display the desired image, and press the SET button.

- The selected image is shown full-screen.

Magnifying (zooming in) the image

1 Display the image that you want to magnify.

2 Press [T] ([○]) on the zoom switch.

• Magnification is enabled.
- The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.
- Press the arrow buttons to view different parts of the magnified image.

To magnify:

Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([○]) on the zoom switch.

To return to normal size:

Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([☐]) on the zoom switch.

- 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.

- Press the shutter button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still image.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

Zoom jump playback

You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus.

1 Display a still image to view using zoom jump playback.

2 Press the SET button.

• The image is magnified.
- If the magnified view appears to be in focus, then the overall image will be in focus.

3 Press the arrow buttons to move to the part you wish to magnify, and press [T] ([○]) on the zoom switch.

• The displayed area is further magnified.

To magnify further: Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([○]) on the zoom switch.

To go back: Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([☐]) on the zoom switch.

- Press the SET button again to return to the normal size (100%) screen.

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Move

100%

Zoom I/O

Press shutter to save

Erasing files

You can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once.

1 To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera's internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure.

2 Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the [▲] button.

• The Delete Screen appears.

ALL FILES:

Erases all the data.

1 FILE:

Erases one file at a time.

3 Delete the files.

① Use the [◀] and [▶] buttons to view the images and check if it is OK to delete all the files.
② Press the [▲] or [▼] button to select "ALL FILES".
③ Press the SET button.

- The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. To erase the files, select "YES", and press the SET button. When the file delete is completed, "No image" is shown.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

① Use the [◀] and [▶] buttons to display the file you wish to delete.
② Press the [▲] or [▼] button to select "1 FILE".

- There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Before pressing the SET button in step ③, please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

③ Press the SET button.

• The currently displayed file is deleted.
• To delete other files, repeat steps ① to ③.

CAUTION

About protected images

- Files that are protected from accidental erase cannot be erased. To erase protected files, set the protect setting for the file to off (page 67), and then follow the file delete procedure.

SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS

When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession.

1 Set the camera to the sequential shots mode (page 23).

- If the resolution is set to 10M , the setting changes automatically to 7M .

2 Press the shutter button to start shooting.

- Shooting sequential shots begins.

Sequential shots icon

Resolution Max. no. of shots

7M Approx. 6 shots

4M Approx. 3 shots

2M Approx. 7 shots

0.3M Approx. 37 shots

* The maximum number of sequential shots will differ depending on the subject.

- Note that if the shutter button is released during shooting, shooting stops immediately.

HINT

About the focus when shooting sequential shots

• When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the focus lock is activated, fixing the focus.
• Shooting sequential shots at a resolution of 10M is not possible. If the resolution is set to 10M , it automatically changes to 7M .

Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?

• The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots.
• The following scene functions cannot be set.

Recording a video clip

1 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 23).

2 Press the shutter button.

• Video clip recording begins. During recording, the length of the video clip and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.
- It is not necessary to continue pressing the shutter button while shooting.

3 End the recording.

- Press the shutter button again to stop recording and save the video clip.

Playing back the video clip

4 Press the playback button [▶].

• If the playback button [▶] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [▶] for at least 1 second.
  • The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.
  • Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen.

5 Press the SET button.

• Video clip playback begins.
• To stop playback, press the [▼] button.

Playback button [▶]

Outline of playback operation

To do this... Do this
Stop playback During		playback, press the [▼] button
Pause		During playback, press the SET button.During accelerated or slow playback, press the [▲] button.
To extract a still image		While playback is paused, press the shutter button.
To play back one image at a time (single-frame step)	During forward playback	While playback is paused, press the [▶] button.
	During reverse playback	While playback is paused, press the [◀] button.
Slow playback	During forward playback	While playback is paused, press and hold the [▶] button.
	During reverse playback	While playback is paused, press and hold the [◀] button.
To accelerate playback	Forward playback	During forward playback, press the [▶] button.* The playback speed changes each time the [▶] button is pressed, as follows:Normal playback → 2x → 5x → 10x → 15xPress the [◀] button to resume normal playback speed.
	Reverse playback	During forward playback, press the [◀] button.* The playback speed changes each time the [◀] button is pressed, as follows:15x ← 10x ← 5xPress the [▶] button to resume normal playback speed.
Return to normal playback speed		Press the SET button.
Adjusting the volume		Louder: During playback, press [T] on the zoom switch.Softer: During playback, press [W] on the zoom switch.

When you are finished viewing video clips...

- Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

CAUTION

If no audio is heard...

- The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame-by-frame, slow playback, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

CAUTION

The data for a video clip is very large.

- 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.)

If video clip recording stops even when there is card memory remaining...

- Depending on the card you are using, recording may stop even if there is remaining memory in the card.

- For video clip recording, it is recommended that a high-speed memory card be used.

USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

1

Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 22), and press the SCENE button.

- The screen to select the settings suitable for the scene (shooting conditions) appears.

2

Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting.

Scene setting Features		Shooting mode setting
Auto	The camera makes the optimum settings.	○	○	○
Sports	Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject.	○	○	○
Portrait	Enhance the three-dimensional feel of the subject by blurring the background.	○	○	○
Landscape	For beautiful shots of distant scenery.	○	×	○
Night view	Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery.	○	×	○
Fireworks	For capturing fireworks at night.	○	×	○
Lamp	Photograph in low-light conditions	○	×	○
Still image with audio	Shoot a still image and add a voice memo.	○	×	×
Blur reduction	Minimize the effects of camera shake.	○	○	×
Best shot	Four successive still images are captured as the exposure changes.	○	×	×
Face chaser	The subject's face is kept in focus and the exposure adjusted as the image is captured.	○	○*	○*
Monochrome	Create black-and-white photos.	○	○	○
Sepia	Create sepia-tone photos. ○	○	○
Contrast	Accentuates the light and dark areas in the image.	○	○	○
Vivid	Accentuates the colors in the image.	○	○	○

○: Available ×: Not available
*: Disabled during recording

3 Press the SET button.

• This completes the scene select setting.
• The display returns to the Shooting Screen.
• The scene function setting is shown on the monitor.

Scene function setting
(AUTO is not displayed)

USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

Capture a still image with a voice memo

With the still-image-plus-audio 📄 scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”.

1 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 41), select 📷, and press the SET button.

2 Press the shutter button to take the picture, then speak into the microphone.

• During recording, be careful not to obstruct the microphone with your fingers, for example.
• Audio recording begins. During recording, the length of the audio track and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.
• The maximum recording time for a voice memo is about 10 seconds.
• To end the recording before 10 seconds has elapsed, press the shutter button.

How to use the best shot feature

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select the scene function settings, select the best shot icon (page 41); and press the SET button.

- If the resolution is set to 10 ~M , the setting changes automatically to 7 ~M and the images are captured.

2 Press the shutter button.

• While the settings change, four still images are shot in sequence.
  • After the images are captured, the four still images are displayed on the monitor.

3 Use the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the image you wish to save.

• For a full-size view of the selected image, press the SET button.
• With the full-size view active, you can use the [◀] and [▶] buttons to view the previous or next image.

- With all four images showing on the monitor, press the MENU button.

4 With the full-size view of the image you wish to save, select "YES", and press the SET button.

- The image currently displayed is saved, and the other images are deleted.

USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

How to use the face chaser feature

To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure.

1 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 41), select the face chaser icon [icon], and press the SET button.

2 Aim the camera lens at the subject.

• The camera searches for the subject's face. When it detects the face, an orange frame appears.
• Do not touch the shutter button while the camera is searching. The camera cannot search when the autofocus is activated.

Orange frame

3 The focus locks on the subject (page 27).

• The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure is adjusted.
- When the face is in focus, the orange frame changes to green.

4 Press the shutter button.

• The image is captured.

HINT

- When the focus mode is set to AF seeker AF, the scene function setting automatically changes to auto AUTO.

USING THE ZOOM

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 22), and point the camera lens at the subject.

2 Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image.

[T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out.

• When the zoom switch is pressed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.
• When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When [T] on the zoom switch is pressed again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues.

3 Take the picture.

When optical zoom only is enabled

When digital zoom only is enabled

HINT

Can't access the digital zoom?

• The digital zoom cannot be used when the resolution is set to 10_M , the face chaser [IMAGE] scene function is active, or the focus mode is set to AF seeker AF.

Can't access the optical zoom?

- When the focus range is set to pan PF or during video clip recording, the optical zoom cannot be used.

FLASH SETTING

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. Your camera's flash has four modes of operation (auto mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking single-shot still images.

1

Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 23), and press the [▲] (⚡) button.

• The flash menu appears.

A: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. In a backlight situation, if only the center of the image is very dark, the flash will operate to compensate (auto).
The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced flash).
The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).
: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).

2 Press the [▲] or [▼] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button.

3 Press the shutter button.

- The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode.

HINT

When auto is selected...

- The ⚡A icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting Screen.

When auto or red-eye reduction is selected...

- When the subject is in focus, if the camera determines that the flash is necessary, a ⏻ or ⏻ icon appearing on the monitor indicates that the flash will operate.

SELF-TIMER

Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode.

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 23), and press the [▶] ( ) button.

• The self-timer menu appears.

_2 : The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
10: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

2 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired self-timer setting, and press the SET button.

• The self-timer is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen.

HINT

- The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor.

To pause or cancel the self-timer function...

• If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer.
• To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off ☐.
• After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset to off.

When 10 is selected...

• When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer indicator flashes for approximately 10 seconds, after which shooting begins.
• About 3 seconds before shooting, the self-timer indicator flashes faster.

FOCUS RANGE

1

Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 22), and press the [▼] (♥) button.

• The focus range menu appears.

PF: The focus operates within the ranges shown below (pan).

• At maximum aperture setting: 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to
• At minimum aperture setting: 1.3 m (4.27 ft.) to ∞

• Wide end:
  At maximum aperture setting: 40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞ At minimum aperture setting: 30 cm (11.81 in.) to ∞

- Tele end:

At maximum aperture setting: 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) to ∞ At minimum aperture setting: 1.2 m (3.94 ft.) to ∞

: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) (Wide end) or 60 cm (23.62 in.) (Tele end) to infinity (auto).

: You can focus on a subject within a range of 5 cm (1.97 in.) (Wide end) or 60 cm (23.62 in.) (Tele end) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (macro).

: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft), as well as to infinity (manual).

2

Press the [▲] or [▼] button to select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.

- The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the Shooting Screen.

HINT

- In the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, when the focus range is set to macro 📁, the zoom is automatically set to one step from the wide end. When the focus range is set to pan PF, the zoom is automatically set to the Wide end.

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How to use the manual focus

1 Select manual MF from the focus range menu, and press the SET button.

- The focus distance adjustment bar appears.

2 Press the [◀] or [▶] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

- The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen.

HINT

About the focus range

• The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface and the subject.
• 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. Use the monitor to confirm the focus and compose the photo.

About zoom movement when using the manual focus

• 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.
• 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.

ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU

Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu.

1 Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 23).

2 Press the MENU button.

• The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears.
• The Recording Menu can be canceled by pressing the MENU button.

Overview of the Recording Menu

ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU

① Resolution menu/video size menu (page 56)

10M: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot mode only

7M: Shoot at 3,072 × 2,304 pixels

4M: Shoot at 2,288 × 1,712 pixels

2M: Shoot at 1,600 × 1,200 pixels

0.3M: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels