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Product Type Digital Camera
Brand Sanyo
Model VPC-S500
Image Sensor CCD, 5.0 Megapixels
Image Resolution 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480
Optical Zoom 3x (focal length 5.5-16.5mm, equivalent 34-102mm)
Digital Zoom 4x (max 12x combined)
Aperture Wide: F2.8, Tele: F4.8
Focus Range (Normal) 40 cm to infinity
Focus Range (Macro) Wide: 6 cm, Tele: 35 cm
LCD Monitor 2.4-inch TFT color, approx. 112K pixels
Flash Modes Auto, Auto + Red-eye, Flash On, Flash Off
Flash Range Wide: 0.6-3.0m, Tele: 0.6-2.1m
Internal Memory Approx. 16 MB
External Storage SD/SDHC memory card (up to 4GB)
File Format JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, Motion JPEG (AVI)
Movie Recording 320x240 QVGA at 30 fps
Power Supply 2x AA batteries (Ni-MH rechargeable or alkaline)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 85 x 60 x 28 mm
Weight Approx. 128 g (without batteries/card)
Interface USB 2.0, PC/Video terminal
Exposure Compensation -2.0EV to +2.0EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400
Self-Timer 2 sec, 10 sec, 10+2 sec
Special Features Panorama, Burst, Auto Bracket, PictBridge, DPOF

Frequently Asked Questions - VPC-S500 SANYO

How do I transfer photos from the camera to my computer?
Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Set the USB mode to PC in the Setup menu (Set-up2 > USB Mode). Turn on the camera; it will appear as a removable disk. Copy images from the DCIM folder to your computer.
What type of batteries does the Sanyo VPC-S500 use?
The camera uses two AA batteries. Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended for best performance, but alkaline batteries can be used in emergencies. Avoid mixing old and new batteries or different types.
Can I use a memory card with the camera?
Yes, the camera supports SD and SDHC memory cards up to 4GB. Insert the card into the slot with the label facing the back of the camera. The camera also has about 16MB of internal memory.
How do I enable the self-timer?
In capture mode, press the Up arrow button (Self-timer button). Use the Up/Down arrows to select 2 sec, 10 sec, or 10+2 sec. Press OK to confirm, then press the shutter button. The camera will take the picture after the delay.
What should I do if the flash does not fire?
Check if the flash mode is set to Flash Off. Also, the flash may not fire in certain modes like Burst, AEB, or 10+2 sec self-timer. Change the mode or flash setting accordingly.
How do I print photos directly from the camera?
Connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer via USB. In the Setup menu, set USB Mode to PictBridge. Then use the camera's playback menu to select images, set quantity, date imprint, and print.
Why does my camera turn off automatically?
This is due to the Auto Shut Down feature. Go to Setup (Set-up2) and set Auto Shut Down to Off or a longer interval (2, 3, or 5 minutes). Also, weak batteries can cause shutdown.
How can I protect my images from accidental deletion?
In Playback mode, press MENU, select Protect (Playback1 menu). Choose Protect One for a single image or Protect All for all. Then select Lock. A lock icon will appear on protected images.
What is the maximum video recording length?
The camera records QVGA (320x240) video at 30 fps. The maximum recording time depends on memory capacity. With a 4GB SDHC card, you can record approximately 2 hours 34 minutes. Internal memory holds about 32 seconds.
How do I reset the camera to factory settings?
Go to the Setup menu (Set-up3) and select Set to Default. Confirm with OK. This resets all settings except the date and time. Note that the date/time will need to be reset manually.

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USER MANUAL VPC-S500 SANYO

FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA)

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.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Trademark Information

■ Microsoft ^® and Windows ^® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
■ Pentium ^® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
■ Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
■ SD ^TM is a trademark.
■ Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.
■ Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

■ Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
■ The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera.
■ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
■ For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

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If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

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Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

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Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

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Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

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Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

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Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or −) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes.

This might cause damage to the person's eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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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 States 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 designated 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 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.

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 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 the 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 up to conserve the environment we live in!

Symbols used in this manual

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

NOTE

You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the section "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE".

FCC Information

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Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-S500

Trade Name: SANYO

Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY

Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322

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.

Canadian ICES-003 information

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

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

■ Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
■ Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.
If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
■ The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
■ The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
■ Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
■ Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
■ Never use manganese batteries.
■ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
■ Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ......11

Package Contents 12

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ....13

Front View 13

Rear View 14

LCD Monitor Information 15

PREPARING THE CAMERA ....17

Installing the Batteries ....17

Inserting and Removing an SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory) .....18

Attaching the Camera Strap 19

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators 19

GETTING STARTED ....20

Turning the Power On/Off 20

Choosing the Screen Language ....20

Setting the Date and Time 21

Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory 22

Using the LCD Monitor 23

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ....24

Shooting Images 24

Mode Dial 25

Setting the Panorama Mode ....25

Setting Image Resolution and Quality ......26

Using the Zoom Function 27

Using the Flash 28

Setting Focus 29

CAPTURE MODE ....30

Burst 30

Auto Bracket 31

Self-Timer 32

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 33

Setting White Balance 34

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS 35

Viewing Images 35

Magnifying Images 36

Thumbnail Display 37

Slideshow Display ....38

Resizing an Image ....39

MOVIE MODE 40

Recording Movie Clips 40

Playing Back Movie Clips 41

PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES 42

Deleting Images/Movie Clips 42

Protecting Images/Movie Clips 43

Setting the DPOF 44

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER ....46

Connect the digital camera to your computer 47

Download images or movie clips 48

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....49

Installing Photo Explorer 49

Installing Photo Express 50

Installing Cool 360 ....51

Camera Menu 52

Movie Menu ....55

Playback Menu ....56

Setup Menu ....58

SPECIFICATIONS ....60

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......61

POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES 62

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE-COMPATIBLE PRINTER 63

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera!

Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

■ 5.0 Megapixels
A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for high quality of images.
■ Auto flash
An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.
■ 2.4" TFT color image LCD monitor
■ Optical zoom: 1x\~3x
■ Digital zoom: 1.2x\~4x
■ Approx. 16MB internal (built-in) memory
Images can be captured without using an SD/SDHC memory card.
■ Support for SD/SDHC memory card for memory expansion
You may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an additional SD/SDHC memory card.

USB connection
Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable.
■ DPOF functionality
DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD/SDHC memory card.
■ Provided editing software:
Photo Explorer/ Photo Express/ Cool 360
You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.
■ PictBridge support
You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Digital Camera
■ User's Quick Guide
■ Software CD-ROM (Instruction Manual Included)
■ Camera Strap
USB Cable
■ Batteries

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NOTE

- Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

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  1. Shutter release button
  2. Mode dial
  3. Power switch
  4. Flash

  5. Self-timer LED

  6. PC / Video terminal
  7. Lens
  8. Microphone

Rear View

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  1. LED indicator

  2. / Zoom in (telephoto) button

/ Zoom out (wide-angle) button

  1. Playback button

  2. Strap holder

  3. Arrow button (Up)

Self-timer button

  1. Arrow button (Right)

Focus

  1. button

  2. Arrow button (Down)

Exposure compensation button

  1. Delete button

  2. Arrow button (Left)

Flash button

  1. MENU button

  2. Battery / SD / SDHC card cover

  3. Tripod socket

  4. LCD monitor

LCD Monitor Information

■ Camera Mode

  1. Mode indication

[ ]Program Mode [ ] P o r t r [ ]Panorama Mode [ ]Sport Mode [ ]Night Mode [ ]Movie Mode [ ]Auto Mode

  1. Flash mode

[A] A u t o [÷] R e d - e []Flash on []Flash off

  1. Capture mode

[x1] S i n g l [ ] B u r s t [ ] AEB [ ] 2 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer

  1. Focus mode

[A]Standard [ ] M a c r o [ ]Infinity

  1. Possible number of shots

  2. Memory status

NT : Built-in memory (without card) SD : SD/SDHC memory card

  1. Battery

[Full battery power Medium battery power low battery power No battery power

P 10+2 53264 a i t M o 3 SD 7 e 5M 9 10 ISO 100 +0.3 11 12 y e 14 13

  1. Recorded pixels

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  1. Image quality

[ ★ ] F i n e [ ★ ] N o r m a l [ ] Economy

  1. White balance

[ ]Auto [ ] [●] D a y l i g h t [ ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent

  1. ISO sensitivity

[ISO 10]uto [ISO 64] 6 4 [ISO 100] 1 0 0 [ISO 200] 2 0 0 [ISO 400] 4 0 0

  1. EV compensation

13.Focus area

14.Zoom bar

■ Movie Mode

  1. Movie mode
  2. Flash mode
  3. Recordable movie time available
  4. Memory status
  5. Battery power indicator
  6. Focus area
  7. Zoom bar

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■ Image Playback

  1. Playback mode
  2. Number of image
  3. Memory status
  4. Battery power indicator
  5. Index number of total number
  6. DPOF indicator
  7. Protect indicator
  8. Date
  9. Time
    10.Aperture
  10. Shutter speed
  11. EV compensation
  12. ISO sensitivity
  13. White balance
  14. Image quality
  15. Recorded pixels

1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 5M ★ ISO 100 +0.3 1/125 F2.8 100-0001 SD 1/7 0 01/01/2006 12:00 4 5 6 7 8 9

■ Movie Playback

  1. Playback mode
  2. Movie mode
  3. Number of movie
  4. Memory status
  5. Battery power indicator
  6. Index number of total number
  7. Elapsed time
  8. Date
  9. Time
    10.Play/Pause indicator

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries (Ni-MH rechargeable or alkaline) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries.

  1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
  2. Open the battery cover.
  3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.
  4. Close the battery cover.

■ To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover.

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  • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.
  • Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline battery, camera performance may deteriorate. AA alkaline battery is not recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

Inserting and Removing an SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD/SDHC memory card so that you can store more files.

  1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

  2. Open the SD/SDHC memory card cover.

  3. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

  4. Close the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover.

■ To remove the SD/SDHC memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

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- Be sure to format an SD/SDHC memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled "Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details

- To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC card, you can slide the write protect tab card) to "LOCK".

- To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.

LOCK Write-protect tab LOCK Write-protection state

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators

Indicators State Description/Activity
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is on.
LED indicator Blinking red and greenUSB transfer in progress
LED indicator Blinking red and greenCharging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking blue The self-timer function is activated.

GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

■ Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on.
■ To turn the power off, press the power switch again.

Power switch

Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

Diagram of a digital camera with an ON/OFF button labeled in green and red, pointing to the left side of the device.

  1. [Set-up1] is displayed.
  2. Use the four-way controller (▼) to select [Language], then press the button.
  3. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the language you want.
  4. Press the button to confirm.

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Setting the Date and Time

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.
  2. [Set-up1] is displayed.
  3. Use the four-way controller (▼) to select [Date & Time] and the four-way controller (◀▶) to switch the date types, then press the O button.
  4. Press the four-way controller (◀▶) to select Day, Month, Year and Time fields.

■ To increase a value, press the four-way controller (▲).
■ To decrease a value, press the four-way controller (▼).
■ The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

  1. Press the button after all fields are set.

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Date & Time 01 / 01 / 2007 00 : 00 Set : OK Select : ◀ ▶

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NOTE

- The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera.

Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD/SDHC memory card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats an SD/SDHC memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images and data.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. ■ [Set-up1] is displayed.

  2. Use the four-way controller (▼) to select [Format], then press the O button.

  3. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select [Yes], then press the OK button to confirm.

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Format Yes No Select : OK

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NOTE

  • When you format an SD/SDHC memory card, be aware that all data on the SD/SDHC memory card will be erased. Protected images are also erased.
  • To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD/SDHC memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the SD/SDHC memory card.
  • An SD/SDHC memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 2.4" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to, or

  2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

  4. Press the shutter release button.

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NOTE

- The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.

• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images

  1. Rotate the mode dial to, or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

  2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.

  3. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image.

■ When you press the shutter release button down halfway, the camera's Auto

Diagram of a digital camera with an ON/OFF button labeled in Chinese, showing the camera's front view and control buttons.

Focus feature automatically focuses the image. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.

  1. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image.

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NOTE

  • The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD monitor screen after the image has been captured.
  • Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display → Information Display → No Icons → LCD Off.

Mode Dial

You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect.

ON/OFF ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧

Mode Description

  1. Program Select this mode to permit the ISO, EV, and White Balance to be set manually.
  2. Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.
  3. Panorama Select this mode to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo.
  4. Sports Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects.
  5. Night Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background.
  6. Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.
  7. Video Select this mode to record video clips.
  8. Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won't fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to

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  1. Shoot the first image.

■ The next image appears beside the previous image.

  1. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the next image.

  2. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.

  3. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button or rotate to another mode after the last image has been recorded.

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD/SDHC memory card.

Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images' file size to be larger.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

  1. Rotate the mode dial to, or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

  2. Press the MENU button.

■ [Mode1] is displayed.
■ In the Amode, [Auto] is displayed.

  1. Use the four-way controller (▼) to select [Image Size], then press the O button.

  2. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the desired setting, then press the OK button to confirm.

  3. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [Quality].

Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Image Size Quality W. Balance ISO ISO Return: MENU Select: OK

Image Size 5M 2560 X 1920 3M 2048 X 1536 1.2 M 1280 X 960 0.3 M 640 X 480 Cancel : MENU Select : Cancel

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  • The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured.
  • You can resize the images later. Please refer to the section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail.

Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function, images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button.

The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. When the digital zoom is within 3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the optical zoom range. When the digital zoom function is set to On, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the Button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x) and the zoom bar is within the digital zoom area. You can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12

Optical zoom range Zoom bar Digital zoom range

times. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is enlarged, the more pixelated the image will appear.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

  1. Rotate the mode A dial to,

, or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

  1. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the

/ button.

■ To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the 🧑️ button.
■ The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  1. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

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NOTE

- To enable digital zoom feature, set the [Mode2-Digital Zoom] to [On] in the mode.

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Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.

  1. Rotate the mode A dial to , or

  2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  3. Press the four-way controller (◀/◀) . T h flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (▲▼).

Flash Mode Auto OK : OK

  1. Press the button to confirm the setting.

  2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The camera has four flash modes: Auto, Auto + Red-eye, Flash on and Flash off. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode Description
Auto Theflash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.
Red-eyeUse this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.
Flash onThe flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness.
Flash offThe flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode when taking pictures using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

Setting Focus

Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [macro or [] infinity.

  1. Rotate the modeA dial to→, or
  2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.
  3. Press the four-way controller (▶/ 📊). T h focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using four-way controller (▲▼).

  4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

  5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

e Focus Standard OK: OK

The camera has three focus modes: Standard, Macro and Infinity. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:

Focus mode Description
[IMAGE] Standard Select Standard-focus setting for most occasions when you want the camera to automatically determine the focus setting.When using Standard-focus setting, any object at a focus range of 40 cm (15.7") or greater can be in focus.
[IMAGE] Macro Select Macro-focus setting to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 6 cm (2.4"). When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position (3x zoom) you may focus objects as close as 35 cm (13.8").
[IMAGE] Infinity Select Infinity-focus setting when you want to capture images of subject at a distance of infinity. The flash mode will be set toFlash Off automatically.

CAPTURE MODE

Burst

This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

  1. Rotate the mode A dial to←, or

  2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  3. Press the four-way controller (▲/ ⏻) a n use (▲) to select [Burst]. You can also change the setting using four-way controller (◀▶).

  4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

Capture Mode Burst OK: OK

The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.

  1. Press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus.

  2. Press the shutter release button to capture a sequence of images.

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NOTE

- In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically.

Auto Bracket

In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range.

  1. Rotate the mode A dial to, or

  2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  3. Press the four-way controller (▲/ ⏻) a n use (▲) to select [AEB]. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (◀▶).

  4. Press the button to confirm the setting. The indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

  5. Press the shutter release button to capture the three images.

Capture Mode AEB OK : OK

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NOTE

- In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically.

Self-Timer

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

  1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

  2. Rotate the mode dial to, or

  3. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  4. Press the four-way controller (▲/ ⏻) a n use (▲) to select your desired self-timer mode. You can also change the setting using four-way controller (◀▶).

  5. Press the button to confirm the setting.

  6. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

Capture Mode 2 sec. Self-timer OK: OK

■ The self-timer function is activated.

■ The photograph is then taken after the preset time.

■ To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the four-way controller (▲/_) or press the shutter release button halfway. The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:

Self-timer modeDescription
2 sec.Self-timerThe image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode is useful for preventing camera shake.
10 sec.Self-timerThe image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode is suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included.
10+2 sec.Self-timerThe first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later. This mode is convenient when capturing group images in succession. Flash does not fire in this mode.

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NOTE

• After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
- If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to,

or ★).

  1. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  2. Press the four-way controller (▼/ ☐) a n use ◀ to set the range of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

  3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

EV ±0.0 Select : Set Set : OK

Setting White Balance

This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions.

  1. Rotate the mode P oral → to , or ★.

  2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  3. Press the MENU button. [Mode1] is displayed.

  4. Use the four-way controller (▼) to select [W. Balance], then press the O button.

  5. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the desired white balance setting, then press the O button to confirm.

  6. To cancel the setting, press the MENU button and exit the menu.

  7. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.

Mode1 Mode2 Mode8de3 Image Size 5M Quality ★★ WB W. Balance ISO ISO 100 Return: MENU Select: OK

W. Balance AUTO Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Cancel : MENU Select : Canc

W. Balance Fluorescent Cancel : MENU Select :Oanc

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

Viewing Images

You can display the still images one by one.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to →, or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

  2. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.
■ Basic information is shown by indicators on the LCD monitor screen. To see full information display, press the OK button.

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  1. Use the four-way controller (◀▶) to select the desired images.

■ To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (◀).
■ To view the next image, press the four-way controller (▶).

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NOTE

  • For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Protecting Images/Movie Clips" for further details.
  • For images selected for printing with DPOF setting, mark will be displayed. (Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting the DPOF" for further details.)
  • If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the SD/SDHC memory card, [No image] message will appear on the LCD monitor screen.
  • You cannot enter the Playback mode from the Setup mode.

Magnifying Images

While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio.

  1. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.
■ To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (◀).
■ To view the next image, press the four-way controller (▶).

  1. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the button.

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■ To enlarge the selected image, press the 🔊 button.
■ To return to the normal image, press the button.
■ The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

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  1. To view different portions of the images, press the four-way controller (▲▼◀▶) to adjust the display area.

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NOTE

- The magnification factors range from 1.5X to 4X (within 6 stages: 1.5X, 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X, 3.5X and 4.0X).

Thumbnail Display

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor screen simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.

  1. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  1. Press the button once.

■ Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.

■ For recorded movie clips, the movie mode icon will be displayed.

For protected images/movie clips,0π mark will be displayed. (Refer to the section in this manual titled "Protecting Images/Movie Clips" for further details.)

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  1. Use the four-way controller (▲▼◀▶) to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size.

  2. Press the OK / button to display the selected image on full screen.

Slideshow Display

The slideshow function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

  1. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  1. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu. Then use the four-way controller (▼) to select [Slide Show] and press the O button.

  2. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to set the playback interval, then press the OK button.

■ The slideshow starts.
■ The movie clips display the first frame image, and the movie is not played back.
■ To stop slideshow, press the OK button.

Playback1 Playback2 Slide Show Protect DPOF DPOF Return: MENU Select: OK

Slide Show 3 Sec. 5 Sec. 10 Sec. Cancel : MENU Start : Canc

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NOTE

- You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec..

Resizing an Image

You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel.

  1. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  1. In the ▶ mode, use the four-way controller (◀▶) to select the desired images.

- To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (◀). - To view the next image, press the four-way controller (▶).

Playback1 Playback2 Resize Quality Change Copy To Card Return: MENU Select: OK

  1. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu. Press the four-way controller (▶) to select [Playback2] and press (▼) to select [Resize] and press the OK button.

  2. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the desired setting, then press the OK button to confirm.

Resize 3M 2048 X 1536 1.2 M 1280 X 960 0.3 M 640 X 480 Cancel : MENU Select : Cancel

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  • You can only choose a smaller size image; you cannot increase the resolution of an image.
  • Movie cannot be resized.

MOVIE MODE

Recording Movie Clips

This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to 📋 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.
  2. Press the shutter release button to start recording.
  3. To stop recording, press the shutter release button again.

Diagram of a digital camera with an ON/OFF button labeled in Chinese, showing control panel and function buttons.

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NOTE

  • The optical zoom function (3X) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips
  • The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording.
  • Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display → No Icons → LCD Off.

Playing Back Movie Clips

You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor screen. However, the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a computer.

  1. Press the button.

  2. Use the four-way controller (◀▶) to go through the images until the movie clip you want to play back is displayed.

■ To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (◀).
■ To view the next image, press the four-way controller (▶).

  1. Press the button to start playing back the movie clips.

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■ To pause or resume movie playback, press the OK button again.

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  • The index number, date and time indicators displayed on the LCD monitor screen will disappear after a few seconds.
  • The zoom function cannot be activated when playing back movie clips.
  • To playback the movie clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 or later (WMP 9.0 or later). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com.

PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES

Deleting Images/Movie Clips

Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in SD/SDHC memory card or the internal memory. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.

  1. Rotate the mode A dial to←, or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

  2. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image/movie clip appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  1. Use the four-way controller (◀▶) to select the image/movie clip you want to delete.

  2. Press the button to delete.

  3. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select [This Image] or [All Images] by your preference, then press the OK button.

  4. When the delete message appears, use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select [Yes], then press the OK button to confirm the deletion.

■ If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [No].

Delete This Image All Images Cancel : MENU Select : Canc

Delete Yes No Select : OK

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NOTE

- Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function.

Protecting Images/Movie Clips

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

  1. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  1. In the ▶ mode, use the four-way controller (◀▶) to select the desired images.

■ To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (◀).
■ To view the next image, press the four-way controller (▶).

  1. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way controller(▼) to select [Protect] and press the o button.
  2. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to choose the desired setting, then press the OK button.

■ [Protect One]: Protect the displayed image/movie.
■ [Protect All]: Protect all images/movies.

  1. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select [Lock], then press the OK button to confirm.

■ Press the MENU button to return to the ▶ mode. The ◯ indicator appears on the selected image.
■ If you wish to cancel the protect function of a protected image, select [Unlock].

Playback1 Playback2 Slide Show Protect DPOF DPOF Return : MENU Select : OK

Protect Protect One Protect All Cancel : MENU Select : Canc

Protect One Lock Unlock Cancel : MENU Select : Cancel

Setting the DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your SD/SDHC memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your SD/SDHC memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD/SDHC memory cards. The DPOF/card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the SD/SDHC memory card and print your images as specified.

To configure print settings for a single image / all images.

  1. Press the ▶button, then use the four-way controller (◀) to select the desired image you want to print.

  2. Press the MENU button. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select [DPOF], then press the OK button.

  3. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select by your preference, then press the button. [One Image]: To configure print settings for a single image. [All Images]: To configure print settings for all images. [Reset All]: Resets all DPOF settings.

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Playback1 Slide Show Protect DPOF Return: MENU Select: OK

DPOF One Image All Images Reset All Cancel: MENU Select: Can

  1. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select by your preference, then press the button.

[Quantity]: Allows you to select image quantity (0\~10). Use the four-way controller (◀▶) to set the image quantity.

[Date]: The date of recording can be printed directly on the images. Select [With] or [Without] with the four-way controller (◀▶).

  1. Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode.

■ The print icon 📁 is marked on the displayed image.
■ To cancel the DPOF settings for a single image, go back to step 3 to select [One Image] and select 0 in [Quantity] in the next step. For resetting all the DPOF settings, go back to step 3 to select [Reset All].

One Image Quantity Date With Cancel: MENU Select:Ganc

One Image Quantity 0 Date With Cancel: MENU Select: Canc

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DPOF One Image All Images Reset All Cancel: MENU Select: Canc

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  • Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card first.
  • The print icon will appear on the LCD monitor screen indicating images selected for printing.
  • You cannot print movies.
  • Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF settings are made.

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

System Requirements (Windows)

■ Pentium III 600 MHz or higher
■ Windows 2000/XP/Vista
64MB RAM
■ 128MB hard disk space
■ CD-ROM drive
■ Available USB port

System Requirements (Macintosh)

■ PowerPC G3/G4
■ OS 9.0 or later
64MB RAM
■ 128MB hard disk space
■ CD-ROM drive
■ Available USB port

Connect the digital camera to your computer

  1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.
  2. Press the four-way controller (▶) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (▼) to select [USB Mode].

  3. Press the button.

  4. Use the four-way controller (▼) to select [PC], then press the OK button.

  5. Turn off your camera.

  6. Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable.

  7. Turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

  8. There will be a new "Removable Disk" icon detected in "My Computer", which contains your recorded images or movie clips. (For Mac users, double-click [untitled] or [unlabeled] disk drive icon on our desktop.)

PC/Video terminal

Download images or movie clips

When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

Windows

Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.

Macintosh

Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination.

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  • Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).
  • Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer.

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Photo Explorer

Ulead ^® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. It is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media.

  1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  2. When the welcome screen appears, click "Photo Explorer 8.0". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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NOTE

  • For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to its respective help documentation.
  • For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in “Administrator” mode.
    • Photo Explorer is not supported on Mac.
  • Photo Explorer is not supported on Windows Vista.

Installing Photo Express

Ulead® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more. Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects. Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects. Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options.

  1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  2. When the welcome screen appears, click "Photo Express 5.0". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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  • For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to its online help.
  • For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account.
  • Photo Express is not supported on Mac.
  • Photo Express is not supported on Windows Vista.

Installing Cool 360

Ulead ^® COOL 360 ^™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of photos into 360° or wide-angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience. COOL 360's intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas fast while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results. Share finished panoramas via email, create Web pages or insert them into documents and presentations.

  1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  2. When the welcome screen appears, click "Cool 360". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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NOTE

  • For more information about the operation of Cool 360 application software, refer to its respective help documentation.
  • For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Cool 360 in "Administrator" mode.
    • Cool 360 is not supported on Mac.
  • Cool 360 is not supported on Windows Vista.

Camera Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.

Auto Image Size Quality Returns: MFH1 Select: OK

Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Image Size Quality W. Balance ISO 100 100 Return - MENU

Mode1 ModMode2 ModMode3 Metering Digital Zoom OnDigits Quick View OffQuick Return : MENU

Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Color Sharpness Medium Saturation MediumMedium Date Imprint Off Returns: MENU

  1. Rotate the mode dial to ,A ,P ,or ,are turn your camera on.

  2. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way controller (◀▶) to select the [Mode1] / [Mode2] / [Mode3] menu.

In A Mode, press the MENU button to access the [Auto] menu directly.

  1. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the option item, then press the OK button.
  2. Press the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.

In the AMode

Item Functional Description
Image SizeSANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 5Sets the size of the image that will be captured. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details.[IMAGE]
Quality Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 6Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details.★★ Fine★★ Normal★ Economy

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In

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or

Mode.

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Mode1 settings

Item Functional Description
Image Size Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further details.SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 13
Quality Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further details.SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 14
W.Balance Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 15AutoDaylightCloudyTungstenFluorescent
ISO Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 16Auto / 64 / 100 / 200 / 400

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Mode2 settings

Item Functional Description
Metering YoSANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 18u can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.Center-weighted: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter in the center.Spot: The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.
Digital ZoomSANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 19This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting.Refer to the section in this manual titled “Using the Zoom Function” for further details.
Quick ViewSANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 20Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor screen immediately after you have taken the shot.

■ Mode3 settings

Item Functional Description
Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured.
SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 21Full ColorBlack & WhiteSepia
Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness.
SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 22HighMediumLow
Saturation To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference.Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.
SANYO VPC-S500 - Camera Menu - 23HighMediumLow
Date ImprintThe date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. The date appears on the right bottom of the captured picture. When images are shot with date imprint feature, the date cannot be removed later.
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Movie Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips.

Video Color ZOOM Digital Zoom OnDigital Return: MENU Select: OK

  1. Rotate the mode dial to 📋 and turn your camera on.
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the option item. Then press the OK button
  4. Press the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the desired setting, then press the button.
  5. To exit the movie menu, press the MENU button.
Item Functional Description
ColorSANYO VPC-S500 - Movie Menu - 2Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the P, , or → → → →) Mode) for further details.
Digital ZoomSANYO VPC-S500 - Movie Menu - 3Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the P, , or → → → →) Mode) for further details.

Playback Menu

In the menu, set the settings used for playback.

Playback1 Playback2 Slide Show Protect DPOF DPOF Return: MENU Select: OK

Playback1 Playback2 Resize Quality Change Copy To Card Return : MENU Select : OK

  1. Press the button.

■ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  1. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the [Playback1] / [Playback2] menu.
  2. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the option item, then press the OK button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.
  4. To exit the playback menu, press the MENU button.

■ Playback1

Item Functional Description
Slide ShowSANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Playback1 - 1You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.3 Sec. / 5 Sec. / 10 Sec.
Protect SetOnthe data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/ Movie Clips” for further details.
DPOF Allows SANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Playback1 - 2ws you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and whether or not to imprint the data in DPOF format. You can print images easily just by inserting the SD/SDHC memory card to a DPOF-compatible printer or taking it to a print shop. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the DPOF” for further details.

■ Playback2

Item Functional Description
Resize ChangeSANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Playback2 - 1nges the size of a recorded image.Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Resizing an Image” for further details3M 2048x15361.2M 1280x9600.3M 640x480
Quality ChangeSANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Playback2 - 2Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recorded image.Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to a lower quality level is available.★★ Normal★ Economy
Copy to CardSANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Playback2 - 3Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. You can only do this if you have an SD/SDHC memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

Setup Menu

This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera.

Set-up1 SeSep2p2 SeSep6p3 Format Beeper Louder Date & Time m/d/y Language English Select : OK

Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3 USB Mode LCD Brightness OFF Auto Shut Down 3 Min. Select a OK

Set-up1 Setup2 Set-up3S Reset Number Set To Default Version Select : OK

  1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on.
  2. Press the four-way controller (◀▶) to select the [Set-up1] / [Set-up2] / [Set-up3] menu.
  3. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the desired option item, then press the OK button.
  4. To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode.

■ Set-up1 settings

Item Functional Description
Format Erases [WKT]es all images and reformats the SD/SDHC memory card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD/SDHC memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected.Refer to the section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.
Beeper Thissets whether or not to mute the start-up sound, and the camera sound each time you press a camera button.Louder / Soft / Off
Date & Time SANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 1This sets the date and the time.Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.d/m/ym/d/yy/m/d
Language S SANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 2Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” for further details.

■ Set-up2 settings

Item Functional Description
USB Mode SANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 3Selects to choose one of the following modes for further settings.PC / PictBridge
LCD Brightness SANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 4This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.
Auto Shut Down SANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 5If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.2 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. / Off

■ Set-up3 settings

Item Functional Description
Reset Number.SANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 6Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD/SDHC memory card.
Set to DefaultSANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 7Returns all basic settings to the digital camera's default settings. The time setting will not be reset.
Version ThisSANYO VPC-S500 - ■ Set-up1 settings - 8displays the current firmware version of the camera.

SPECIFICATIONS

ItemDescription

Image Sensor CCD
Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels
Image size Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Movie clip: 320 x 240
Image quality Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy
Movie image: QVGA
Recording media Approx. 16MB internal memory
SD/SDHC memory card (Optional, up to 4GB)
File format JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, Motion JPEG (AVI)
Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8
Focal length: 5.5mm~16.5mm (equivalent to 34~102mm)
Focus rangeNormal :40cm (15.7") ~ infinityMacro : Wide: 6cm (2.4") ~ infinityTele: 35cm (13.8") ~ infinity
Flash effective rangeWide: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx.3.0 mTele: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx. 2.1 m
LCD monitor 2.4" color TFT-LCD
Approx. 112K pixels display
Self-timer 10 sec self-timer, 2 sec self-timer, 10+2 sec self-timer
Exposure compensation-2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 1/3 EV increments)
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISOAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400
InterfacePC/Video terminal
Power2 x AA (Ni-MH rechargeable or alkaline) batteries
Dimension Approx. 85 x 60 x 28 mm
WeightApprox. 128g (without batteries & SD/SDHC card)

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions
Power does not turn on.* The battery has run out.* The battery is not oriented correctly.* The battery cover is not closed properly.* Load new or fully charged battery.* Load the battery in the correct direction.* Close the battery cover correctly.
Camera suddenly powers down.* The function of [Auto Shut Down] in themode has been activated.* The battery has run out.* Turn the power back on and set the option of [Auto Shut Down] to [Off].* Load new or fully charged battery.
Image is not captured when the shutter release button is pressed.* The camera is in themode.* Memory is full.* Rotate the mode dial toA, P, , , , , * , * .* Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete unnecessary files, or use a different memory card.
Flash does not fire.* Flash off is selected in flash mode.* 10+2 sec. Self-timer is selected in self-timer mode.* The [Capture Mode] is set to [Burst] or [AEB].* The camera is in the,(video) mode.* Select a different flash mode.* Select [Single] in the [Capture Mode].* Switch the mode dial to another mode.
Continuous shooting is not possible.* The capacity of the built-in memory or SD/SDHC memory card is full.* Insert SD/SDHC memory card with available space or delete unwanted images.
Cannot transfer files over a USB connection.* USB cable is not connected securely.* USB driver is not installed.* Camera is turned off.* Check all connections.* Install the USB driver on your computer.* Turn on the camera.

POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.

Resolution QualityInternal MemorySD/SDHC Memory Card
64 MB128 MB256 MB512 MB1GB 2 GB4 GB (SDHC)
2560 x 1920Fine 5 27 56 114 230 461 9231826
Normal 7 35 71143 289579 11602295
Economy 9 4489 180 361 742 1451 2869
2048 x 1536Fine10459218637575115042976
Normal125711623346993918813720
Economy1568139280562112722574464
1280 x 960Fine23103209420844169133866697
Normal26119241485974195239077727
Economy271242515051013203040648036
640 x 480Fine331472996011206241748389567
Normal4620741984216893384677313394
Economy58259523105221124230846716743

■ The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings.

■ Approximate Duration of Recording Time

The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.

Image sizeInternal MemorySD/SDHC Memory Card
64MB128MB256MB512MB1GB2GB4GB (SDHC)
320 x 24000:00:3200:02:2300:04:4900:09:4100:19:2500:38:5401:17:5202:33:59

■ The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.
■ The frame rate is 30 fps (frames per second).

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE-COMPATIBLE PRINTER

Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.

Connecting the camera to the printer

  1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.
  2. Press the four-way controller (▶) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (▼) to select [USB Mode]. Press the OK button.
  3. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select [PictBridge], then press the OK button.
  4. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable.

■ The message "One moment" will appear on the LCD monitor screen.

Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the [Printing Mode Select] screen is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the print mode.

In [Print] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge.

Step Figure Procedure
1SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 1Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select the [Print] mode, then press the O button.
2SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 2Use the four-way controller (◄►) to select the image you want to print, then press the four-way controller (▼) to set more detailed settings.
3SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 3Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to select by your preference, then press the O button.[Quantity]: Specifies the number of prints. You can select the number up to 10.[Date]: If you select [With], images are printed with the date.[File Name]: If you select [With], images are printed with the file name.
4SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 4After Print Setting is set, the print icon □is marked on the displayed image. You can still use the four-way controller (◄►) to change the image by your preference, then press the O button to print.
5SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 5Use the four-way controller (▲▼) to access the paper selection setting, then press the O button to confirm.[Size]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used.[Borderless]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used.
6SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 6This starts printing and displays the message “Transferring” on the LCD monitor screen. The message will disappear after the printing is finished. Then the screen returns to [Printing Mode Select].■ To cancel printing:Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to [Continue] or [Cancel] printing.
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In [Print All] Mode: Lets you print all images with PictBridge.

Step Figure Procedure
1SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 8If you wish to print all the images stored in the camera, you may choose [Print All] in [Printing Mode Select].
2To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.

In [Print With DPOF] Mode: This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF settings.

Step Figure Procedure
1SANYO VPC-S500 - Printing images - 9If you wish to print images with DPOF setting, you may choose [Print With DPOF] in [Printing Mode Select].
2To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.

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NOTE

- When connecting a printer which is not compatible with DPOF, [Print With DPOF] cannot be selected.

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Brand : SANYO

Model : VPC-S500

Category : Camera