Xacti VPC-E7EX - Camera SANYO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Camera
Brand	Sanyo
Model	Xacti VPC-E7EX
Category	Compact Camera
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CCD
Effective Pixels	7.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	5x
Digital Zoom	4x
Display Screen	2.5-inch LCD
Storage Media	SD/SDHC Memory Card
Video Resolution	640x480 (VGA) at 30fps
Still Image Resolution	3072x2304 (7M)
Dimensions (WxHxD)	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.2 inches (110 x 65 x 31 mm)
Weight (approx)	4.2 oz (119 g) without battery
Power Source	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (DB-L50)
Battery Life	Approx. 200 shots (CIPA standard)
Functions	Video recording, still capture, face detection, image stabilization
Interface	USB 2.0, AV out
Maintenance & Cleaning	Clean lens with soft, dry cloth; avoid solvents
Safety Instructions	Keep away from water; do not disassemble; use only approved accessories
Spare Parts & Repairability	Battery, charger, USB cable available; repair by authorized service center
General Information	Manual available in PDF; supports PictBridge; multilingual menu

Frequently Asked Questions - Xacti VPC-E7EX SANYO

How do I transfer photos from the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E7EX to my computer?

Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, then turn on the camera. The computer should detect it as a removable drive. Alternatively, remove the SD card and use a card reader.

What type of memory card does the VPC-E7EX use?

It uses SD or SDHC memory cards. Compatible capacities up to 32GB are supported.

How can I extend battery life?

To extend battery life, reduce LCD brightness, disable image stabilization when not needed, and avoid using the flash unnecessarily. Turn off the camera when not in use.

Why are my photos blurry?

Blurry photos can be caused by camera shake, low light, or incorrect focus. Use a tripod, enable image stabilization, or ensure the subject is in focus by half-pressing the shutter button.

Can I record video with sound?

Yes, the camera records video with mono sound. Video resolution is VGA (640x480) at 30 frames per second. Ensure the microphone is not blocked.

How do I reset the camera to factory settings?

Go to the menu, select Setup, then choose Reset or Default Settings. Confirm the reset. This will erase all custom settings but not stored images.

What to do if the camera does not turn on?

Check the battery is charged and inserted correctly. Try a different battery if available. If still not working, connect the AC adapter (sold separately) to test. Contact support if issue persists.

How do I clean the lens?

Use a soft, lint-free cloth to gently wipe the lens. If necessary, use a lens cleaning solution applied to the cloth (not directly on lens). Avoid touching the lens with fingers.

What is the maximum file size for video recording?

The camera records video in AVI format. The maximum single clip length is limited by the memory card's file system (typically 4GB for FAT32).

Can I use the camera while charging?

No, you cannot use the camera while the battery is charging via the external charger. However, some models allow operation when connected to AC power using the optional AC adapter. Check your manual for specifics.

USER MANUAL Xacti VPC-E7EX SANYO

Illustration of a silver digital camera with lens and buttons (no text or symbols)

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-E7EX and VPC-E7. 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-E7

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.

i English

■FOR CANADIAN USERS

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

■ FOR EU USERS

Symbol of a trash bin with crossed lines indicating no waste, and a solid black rectangle below (no text or labels)

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 124) and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 130).

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Install the battery pack

1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack.

• The CHARGE indicator lights red during charging.
- The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged.
- Charging takes approximately 90 minutes.

2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack.

• The battery/card compartment cover is located on the side of the camera.
• Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

Shooting

1 Press the [▶] button.

• The shooting mode menu appears.

Single-shot

2 Press the [◀] or [▶] button to select the shooting mode.

3 Press the SET button.

• The shooting mode is indicated by an icon in the upper left area of the monitor.

4 Press the shutter button.

Single-shot mode:

A still image is captured.

Sequential shots mode:

Shooting begins. Release the shutter button to discontinue shooting.

Video clip recording mode:

Recording begins. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

:Single-shot mode

Sequential shots mode

:Video clip recording mode

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Playback

■Still image playback

1 Press the playback button [▶].

• The display switches to the Playback Screen.
- To view other images, press the [◀] or [▶] button.
- If the playback button [▶] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.

■Video clip playback

1 Press the playback button [▶].

• The display switches to the Playback Screen.
- Press the [◀] or [▶] button to display the video clip you wish to play back.
• Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen.

2 Press the SET button.

• Playback of the selected video clip begins.
• If the playback button [▶] is pressed again, the display changes to the Shooting Screen.

When you are finished taking pictures...

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

v English

CONTENTS

CONTENTS 1

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 10

SYSTEM MAP 12

SETUP

PARTS NAMES 13

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 15

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 18

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 20

DATE AND TIME SETTING 22

■ BASIC OPERATION

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 25

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 34

SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS 44

FOCUS AREA SETTING 70

LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 72

ISO SENSITIVITY 73

WHITE BALANCE 74

EXPOSURE CORRECTION 75

DATE IMPRINT 76

1 English

■ PLAYBACK

DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU 77

IMAGE PROTECT 79

ROTATE IMAGE 81

CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) 82

CONTRAST CORRECTION 83

RED-EYE CORRECTION 85

COPY DATA 87

PRINT SETTINGS 89

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 94

DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) .....95

OPTION

DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU 96

SOUNDS 99

POST-VIEW SETTING 101

SCREEN LANGUAGE ....102

TV SYSTEM SETTING ....103

AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION 104

FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 105

INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .....108

RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ....110

CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY ....111

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE 113

■ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV 115

DIRECT PRINTING 116

■ APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 124

TROUBLESHOOTING 130

SPECIFICATIONS ....136

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 144

Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table.

Shooting/recording
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started shooting“Recording a video clip” on page 45“Shooting single shots” on page 34“SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 44	Change the setting to sequential shots“How to use the best shot feature” on page 52Log the date and time of your photos“DATE AND TIME SETTING” on page 22Zoom in on the subject“USING THE ZOOM” on page 54Close-up photography“FOCUS RANGE” (macro mode) on page 59	For more accurate focus“FOCUS RANGE” (manual focus) on page 59Set the focus to a narrow range“FOCUS AREA SETTING” on page 70Check the focus status“Zoom jump playback” on page 41
Optimize the photo quality“RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING” on page 66
Capture fast-moving subjects“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (sports mode) on page 49
Shoot in dark conditions“EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 75“FLASH SETTING” on page 55“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 49
	Increase the camera’s sensitivity“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 73
Photographing people“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (portrait mode/night view mode/face chaser mode) on page 49“FLASH SETTING” (red-eye reduction) on page 55
Photographing landscapes“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (landscape mode) on page 49
Take a self-photo“SELF-TIMER” on page 57
	Make images lighter or darker“EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 75	Measure the brightness of a specific area“LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING” on page 72Adjust the camera’s sensitivity“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 73
	Change the color of the images“USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (monochrome/sepia) on page 49	Make white appear natural“WHITE BALANCE” on page 74

Playback
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started viewing images• “Playing back the video clip” on page 46	Adjust the playback volume• “SOUNDS” on page 99
• “Viewing still images” on page 36	Search for image data• “9-image display playback” on page 37• “Folder playback” on page 39• “Quick scroll playback” on page 38Magnify an image• “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on page 40	Check the focus status• “Zoom jump playback” on page 41Change the angle of view• “ROTATEIMA page 81
Slideshow playback• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 94
Adjust the monitor brightness• “Adjust the monitor brightness” on page 32
Playback on a TV• “CONNECTING TO A TV” (for playback) on page 115		Set the TV system• “TV SYSTEM SETTING” on page 103

Data managing/processing
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Edit photos“CONTRAST CORRECTION” on page 83“RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 85
Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa“COPY DATA” on page 87
Delete files“Erasing files” onpage 42	Protect images from accidental erasure“IMAGE PROTECT” on page 79Format a card“INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNALMEMORY” on page 108
Specify the number of prints and date imprint“PRINT SETTINGS” on page 89
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was recorded“DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 95

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

- Handstrap: 1 • SANYO Software Pack

Simple line drawing of a keychain with a loop handle (no text or symbols)

• Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1

Isometric illustration of a rectangular electronic device with three ports (no text or symbols)

• Dedicated USB interface cable: 1

Illustration of a USB cable with connector port and connector plug (no text or symbols)

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

(CD-ROM): 1

• Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord

Illustration of a gray electronic device with cables and connectors (no text or symbols)

• Dedicated AV interface cable: 1

Illustration of a coiled cable with two connectors and a central connector (no text or symbols)

- Quick Guide

Illustration of two overlapping credit cards with no visible text or symbols on the cards themselves.

7 English

Attaching the handstrap

Diagram showing three-step cable installation process of a speaker into a microphone (no text or symbols)

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

It's loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, an easy-to-understand guidance display on a large screen, a more extensive scene function, and more.

You'll never miss a photo opportunity, thanks to the quick focus: Touch focus (see page 65)

Just touch the shutter button lightly, and the touch sensor automatically focuses the image (touch focus).

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

■Abundant scene functions

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

■Speedy mode-switching

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

11 English

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.

graph TD
    A["Camera"] --> B["Dedicated USB interface cable"]
    A --> C["Dedicated AV interface cable"]
    B --> D["Computer"]
    C --> E["Printer"]
    D --> F["Internet"]
    E --> G["Image of person with photo"]
    C --> H["TV"]
    H --> I["AC adaptor (optional)"]
    H --> J["Battery charger (supplied)"]
    I --> K["Commercially available SD Memory Card/Multi Media Card"]
    J --> L["• Card reader\n• DPOF-compatible printer\n• Photo shop"]

PARTS NAMES

Front

Rear

Bottom

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

1

Insert the battery pack in the battery charger.

- Insert it in the direction indicated by the [△] mark on the battery pack.

2

Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.

- Insert the connector straight and securely.

3

Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V).

- Recharging begins. - During recharge, the CHARGE indicator is lit red.

4

When the CHARGE indicator turns off, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the battery pack from the charger.

CHARGE indicator

[△] mark Battery pack

Socket

To power outlet

CHARGE indicator

Diagram of a device with an attached plug and cable, showing a curved arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols present)

HINT

- The recharge time is approx. 90 minutes.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger.

Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE” on page 113).

- During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...

- Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.

Ambient temperature during recharging

- It is recommended that the ambient temperature during recharging be between about 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). Due to the characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), it may not be possible to sufficiently recharge it.

- When the battery pack temperature is high, it may take longer to recharge it.

Recharge a battery pack in the following cases

• A battery pack which has not been used for a long time
• Newly purchased battery pack

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

About the CHARGE indicator

The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.

Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.

CHARGE indicator

Line drawing of a device with a cable inserted into a housing (no text or symbols)

CHARGE indicator
Not lit Not connected properlyTo recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger's power socket (page 15).The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 15).Recharging finished
Lit red Recharging
Red flashing	Problem with the battery pack or battery pack chargerImmediately remove the battery pack from the charger.Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of the battery pack has probably expired.)

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 battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack

- A small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD

1 Insert the battery pack and card.

• The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 108).
• Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct.

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK 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.

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.

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.

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 36 and 46).

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 pack 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 104).
• 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 22), 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, 2006

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

• The Recording Menu appears (page 62).

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, 2006.
② Press 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.

graph LR
    A["→ Y / M / D → M / D / Y → D / M / Y → DISP OFF"] --> B[" "]

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 battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost. (The backup will last for about 7 days.) It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow 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

Line drawing of a person holding a digital camera (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person holding a camera lens (no text or symbols)

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 81).
• When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

About the touch sensor (touch focus)

With the touch sensor, the image is focused simply by a light finger-touch on the shutter button (focus lock). With the subject in focus, just gently press the shutter button to take the picture for a perfectly focused image.

At the same time, the touch sensor is temporarily deactivated whenever the Recording Menu (page 62) is displayed, thereby facilitating operation of these screens.

Furthermore, you can also deactivate the touch sensor so that the autofocus operates only when you press the shutter button halfway (page 65).

Line drawing of a digital camera with a face and screen (no text or symbols on the device body)

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

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 59).

■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.

Illustration of a cartoon-style car with smoke and explosion effects (no text or symbols)

- 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.

Simple line drawing of a potted tree with horizontal striped background (no text or symbols)

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.

Illustration of a panda sitting in a cage with vertical bars (no text or symbols)

- 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.

Illustration of a soccer player kicking a ball (no text or symbols)

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

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.

Illustration of a woman wearing a beret and a necklace, with date and number annotations (no readable text content)

HINT

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.

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.

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

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

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.

Illustration of a woman wearing a beret and coat, with no visible text or symbols

31 English

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.

- When set to AUTO, the illumination sensor (page 14) detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly.

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 98).

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

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 99).

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 44.

Shooting single shots

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 30).

2 Rest your finger on the shutter button.

- If the touch sensor (page 65) has been set to ON, when the shutter button is touched, the autofocus operates and the image is focused (focus lock).

- Engage the autofocus by pressing the shutter button halfway.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

3 Gently press the shutter button.

• 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).

4 Release your finger from the shutter button.

- The captured image is recorded.

HINT

When the focus mode (page 70) 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 55).
• When shooting with the fireworks 📄 scene function, the motion alert icon always appears, but this is normal.

Motion alert icon

Viewing still images

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

5

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.

6

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.

When you are finished viewing images...

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

HINT

For still images with voice memo (page 51)...

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

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

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.

37 English

Quick scroll playback

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

1 Access the 9-image display screen (page 37).

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 32 files at a time.

Film strip with floral pattern and date label (2006.12.24), no readable text or symbols in the main image area

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

- The selected image is shown full-screen.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

Folder playback

A convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture (page 23 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).

1 Access the Quick Scroll Playback Screen (page 38).

2 Press [W] ([☐]) on the zoom switch.

- The Folder Display Screen appears.

3 Select the desired folder, and press the SET button.

• The first image in the selected folder is displayed.
• At this time, if you press [W] ([☐]) on the zoom switch, the images in the selected folder are shown in the 9-image display. If [W] ([☐]) on the zoom switch is then pressed again, you are returned to the Quick Scroll Playback Screen.

HINT

About images that were recorded using Screen Capture (SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL page 23)

- Images that were recorded using Screen Capture are saved in folder [***_INFO]. ("***" indicates a 3-digit folder number.)

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.

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 79), 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 30).

- 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.

Resolution Max. no. of shots

7M Approx. 6 shots

4M Approx. 3 shots

2M Approx. 7 shots

0.3M Approx. 37 shots

* The quantities indicate the number of shots when the compression rate is set to FINE.

* 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 30).
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 29), 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.

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 49), 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 49); and press the SET button.

- If the resolution is set to 10M , the setting changes automatically to 7M 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 49), 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

Illustration of a person's face with a magnified inset showing camera and time adjustment icons (no text or symbols)

3 The focus locks on the subject (page 34).

• 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.

53 English

USING THE ZOOM

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

1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 29), 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 10M, the face chaser [icon] 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 30), 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 the subject is in focus, if the camera determines that the flash is necessary, a ⏻A or ⏻icon appearing on the monitor indicates that the flash will operate.

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

SELF-TIMER

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

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 30), 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.

Self-timer menu

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 29), 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.

FOCUS RANGE

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 29).

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.

ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU

Overview of the Recording Menu

• ⑦ through ⑨ are displayed when you press the [▲] or [▼] button to scroll.

① Touch sensor menu (page 65)

[1] : Set the shutter button touch sensor to ON.

: Set the shutter button touch sensor to OFF.

② Resolution menu/video size menu (page 66)

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