INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Movie Camera
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VPC-HDI010EX
VPC-HDI010
VPC-HDI010GX
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Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1010EX,
VPC-HD1010 and VPC-HDIO10GX.
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
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EXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.
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-HDI010
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 interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FOR EU USERS
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!
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 M0nchen, Germany
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan
FOR RUSSIAN USERS
(_ This product certified by official certification company
which is authorized by Russian Federation.
AR46
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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 194)
and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 202).
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Insert the SD Memory Card.
• An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please
purchase a commercially sold card.
• In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card".
2
Card slot cover
Card slot
SD M_ y Card
Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.
DC IN terminal
IN terminal cover
Supplied AC adaptor --
To power outlet
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• Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case
of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
Set the REC/PLAY switch
to REC.
REC/PLAY switch
2 Press the ON/OFF button Set to REC
for at least I second to turn
the camera on.
• If the screen to set the date
and time appears, press
the MENU button 2 times
to cancel it.
For how to set the date
and time, see page 43.
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Record.
To record a video clip:
• Press the [ |_ ] button to
begin recording a video
clip.
• Press the [ |_ ] button
again to end the recording.
To take a photo:
• Press the [ Q ] button.
• A still image is captured.
[,_]
[O]
ON/OFF button
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Set the REC/PLAY switch
to PLAY.
• The display changes to
the Playback Screen and
the image that was just
captured is shown.
Toggle the SET button to
the left or right to display
the image you wish to see.
<Video clip playback>
• Video clips are indicated
by a video clip pattern
along the left and right
sides of the screen.
• Press the SET button to
start video clip playback.
<To return to the shooting
mode>
• Set the REC/PLAY switch
to REC.
REC/PLAY switch
Set to PLAY
Video clip pattern
SET button
<Example: After recording a
video clip>
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
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Using the supplied CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack), you can store your
captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Sanyo
Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the Sanyo Software Pack
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Install application programs
1 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer's DVD drive.
• The installation window opens.
2 Click on [Nero 8 Essentials].
• After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown
on the monitor to install the program.
3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM
from the computer's DVD drive.
<About the Kodak online service>
• When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the
website introducing Kodak's online service appears. Check the [No
thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
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Connect your camera to a computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the
computer.
1 use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your
camera to the computer.
Turn on the camera.
• The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor.
To USB terminal on
the docking station
To USB connector
on the computer
Supplied dedicated USB
interface cable
• Insert the plug with the [A]
mark facing up.
Dedicated USB
interface cable
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3 Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button.
• The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
4
Select "CARD READER", and press the SET button.
• The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
• The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon
appears in the [My Computer] window.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
5
Copy the files from the card to the computer's hard disk.
• The data recorded with your camera are stored in the following folder.
You can specify the folder on the hard disk to which to copy the files.
XACTI (E:)\DCIM\****SANYO
(.... represents numbers [page 11 in the Sanyo Software Pack
INSTRUCTION MANUAL]).
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
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Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista
users)
Here's how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For
information on other operations, please see the Help file for Nero Vision. To
access the Nero Vision Help file, click the [?] button on the Nero Vision start
screen.
1 Insert a blank DVD in your computer's DVD drive.
2 Click the Start button, and point to [All Programs] _ [Nero 8] and
click on [Nero Vision Essentials].
• Nero Vision starts up, and the start screen appears.
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Under the "What would you like to do?" heading, point to [Make
DVD] and click on [DVD-video].
• The Hints window opens, in which you can find an explanation of each
screen.
<To disable the Hints window >
• From the [Show hints when moving to page] menu in the Hints window
select [Disable].
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Click the [Close] button.
• The screen to make a DVD-video opens.
<To return to the preceding step>
• Click the [Back] button.
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Under the "What would you like to do?" heading, click [Add video
files].
• The window to select files to burn to DVD opens.
Click on a file to burn to DVD.
<To select multiple files>
• Click on the files while holding down the [Ctrl] key.
Click the [Open] button.
• The selected files are shown in the "Content" field.
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<To check the contents of the selected files>
• When you double-click a file in the "Content" field, the window to play
the file appears. Click the [Next] button when you want to return to the
previous window.
<To deselect a file>
(_) Right-click on the file in the "Content" field that you wish to deselect.
• A pulldown menu appears.
(D Click [Remove].
• The selected file is removed from the "Content" field.
8 Clickthe [Next] button.
• The window to edit the disk menu appears.
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9 Click on one of the designs under "Templates", and then click the
[Next] button.
• A preview of the selected design is shown.
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10 Click the [Next] button.
• The window to configure the DVD burn setup opens.
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11 Clickthe [Burn] button.
• Disk writing begins.
• The process status is shown in the "Recording progress" field.
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• When the burn process is completed, a screen asking if you would like
to save a log file of the burn process appears.
12 Click the [Yes] button.
• Enter a name for the log file.
13 Click the [Save] button.
• A screen for you to indicate the next operation appears.
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14 Click the [Finish] button.
• A screen asking if you would like to save the project appears.
15 Click the [Yes] button.
• Enter a name for the project file.
16 Click the [Save] button.
• Nero Vision Essentials ends.
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How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera's digital movie feature.
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CONTENTS
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11
How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13
Separately sold accessories ......................................................... 15
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 16
What "card" means in this manual ................................................ 16
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 17
High-quality images with "Full High Definition*". ........................... 17
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation .................. 18
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures ................................................ 18
Sharp face shots ........................................................................... 19
Xacti Library feature ...................................................................... 19
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images ....... 20
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 21
• SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 22
Camera ......................................................................................... 22
Docking station ............................................................................. 25
Remote control unit ....................................................................... 26
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 27
PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION ............................................. 29
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................................... 30
Prepare the battery ....................................................................... 30
How to use the remote control unit ............................................... 31
PREPARING THE POWER ................................................................. 33
Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 33
When using a power outlet ........................................................... 37
About recharging .......................................................................... 39
Warning concerning battery pack temperature ............................. 39
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 40
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 40
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is
active ........................................................................................ 41
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 41
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 43
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK
MODE .............................................................................................. 46
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE ......................................................... 47
About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode ............................. 47
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................. 48
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ...... 49
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................. 55
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 59
FIELD OF VIEW ................................................................................... 67
•SIMPLE
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 68
For best results .............................................................................. 68
Using the autofocus ....................................................................... 69
Select the recording size ............................................................... 71
Select the focus setting ................................................................. 72
Hints for taking pictures ................................................................. 73
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ................................................................... 74
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ............................................................... 75
Using the flash ............................................................................... 77
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 79
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ..................................................... 81
SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT ................................................................................................. 82
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES .......................... 83
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image ............. 85
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK .................................................................... 86
PLAYBACK VOLUME ........................................................................... 87
DELETING FILES ................................................................................. 88
PLAYBACK MODES ............................................................................. 90
9-image display playback .............................................................. 90
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................ 91
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ............................................... 92
• NORMAL
RECORDING SIZE ............................................................................... 93
Movies ........................................................................................... 93
Still images .................................................................................... 94
Sequential shots ............................................................................ 95
Audio recording ............................................................................. 96
SCENE SELECT .................................................................................. 99
FILTERS ............................................................................................. 101
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CONTENTS
FLASH OPERATION ......................................................................... 102
SELF-TIMER ...................................................................................... 103
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) .......................... 105
Compensate for camera shake when recording movies ............. 105
Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images ........ 105
FOCUS RANGE ................................................................................. 107
How to use the manual focus ..................................................... 108
FOCUS MODE ................................................................................... 109
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ............................................. 110
ISO SENSITIVITY .............................................................................. 111
WHITE BALANCE .............................................................................. 113
EXPOSURE SETTING ...................................................................... 114
FACE CHASER ................................................................................. 116
PHOTO WIDE D-RANGE .................................................................. 117
HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE ............................................................... 119
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 120
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ......................................................... 121
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................. 122
FILE PROTECT ................................................................................. 124
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 125
Display the Printing Instructions Screen ..................................... 125
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ........................... 127
Index print ................................................................................... 129
Clearing all the printing instructions ............................................ 130
ROTATE STILL IMAGE ..................................................................... 131
REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ........................................... 132
CORRECTING THE CONTRAST ...................................................... 133
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ..................................................................... 135
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ..................... 135
Procedure to join video clips ....................................................... 136
Video clip cutting (extracting) ...................................................... 137
Joining video clips ....................................................................... 140
DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ........ 143
• OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ......................................... 144
SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................ 145
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ................................................... 146
OPERATION SOUNDS ..................................................................... 147
POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING ...................................................... 149
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SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES .................................................
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS ...................................................
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION .........................................................
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY ............................................................
FLICKER-REDUCTION .........................................................................
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .....................................................................
ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ............ 158
SCREEN LANGUAGE ...........................................................................
TV OUTPUT SETTING ....................................................................... 160
POWER SAVE FUNCTION ................................................................ 165
FILE NO. MEMORY ............................................................................ 167
FORMATTING A CARD ..................................................................... 170
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................ 172
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ............................... 173
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time ................................................................ 173
For audio recordings ................................................................... 173
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE .............. 175
• OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL .......... 177
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY .................................................... 178
Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal ............................................... 178
Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminal ................................... 179
Connecting to the HDMI terminal ................................................ 180
PLAYING BACK ON A TV .................................................................. 181
Xacti Library ........................................................................................ 182
PictBridge MODE ................................................................................ 183
PRINTING ........................................................................................... 185
Printing selected images ............................................................. 185
Printing all images ....................................................................... 187
Making an index print .................................................................. 188
Printing images according to printing instructions
(requested images) ................................................................. 189
Changing the printer settings ...................................................... 190
CONNECTING A MICROPHONE/HEADPHONES ............................ 192
SHOE MOUNT ................................................................................... 193
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CONTENTS
• APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 194
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 202
Camera ....................................................................................... 202
Docking station ........................................................................... 212
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 214
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 216
Camera ....................................................................................... 216
Camera connectors .................................................................... 220
Battery life ................................................................................... 221
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 222
Docking station ........................................................................... 223
Remote control unit ..................................................................... 223
Concerning the multi-indicator and blue LED indicator ............... 224
Supplied AC adaptor ................................................................... 225
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 225
Others ......................................................................................... 226
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take
a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and
ready to go ............................................................................. 227
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 228
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.
Basic operation
Getting started
shooting/recording
• "VIDEO CLIP
RECORDING" on
page 74
• "SHOOTING SINGLE
SHOTS" on page 75
• "Sequential shots" on
page 95
• "Audio recording" on
page 96
Optimize the photo
quality
• "Select the recording
size" on page 71
• "RECORDING SIZE" on
page 93
Log the date and time
of your photos
• "DATE AND TIME
SETTING" on page 43
Zoom in on the
subject
• "MACRO-
PHOTOGRAPHY
(ZOOM)" on page 81
Close-up
photography
• "Select the focus setting"
(super macro mode) on
page 72
• "FOCUS RANGE" (super
macro mode) on
page 107
Reduce video clip flicker
• "FLICKER-REDUCTION" on page 156
Set the camera's color/contrast
characteristics
• "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 155
For more accurate
focus
• "How to use the manual
focus" (manual focus) on
page 108
Set the focus to a
narrow range
• "FOCUS MODE" on
page 109
Reduce noise when
recording
• "NOISE-REDUCTION
FUNCTION" on page 153
Capture fast-moving subjects
• "SCENE SELECT" (sports mode) on page 99
Suppress camera shake effect
• "Compensate for camera shake when recording movies" on page 105
• "Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images" on page 105
Shoot in dark conditions
• "EXPOSURE COMPENSATION" on page 121
• "Using the flash" on page 77
• "FLASH OPERATION" on page 102
• "SCENE SELECT" (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 99
Increase the camera's sensitivity
• "lSO SENSITIVITY" on page 111
• HGHSENSTVTYMODE onpagell9
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Basic operation
Photographing people
• "SCENE SELECT" (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 99
• "FILTERS" (cosmetic filter) on page 101
• "Using the flash" (red-eye reduction) on page 77
• "FLASH OPERATION" (red-eye reduction) on page 102
Sharp face shots
• "FACE CHASER" on page 116
Simplified operation for shooting/playback
• "SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE" on page 47
Photographing landscapes
• "SCENE SELECT" (landscape mode) on page 99
Take a self-photo
• "SELF-TIMER" on page 103
Make images lighter
or darker
• "EXPOSURE
COMPENSATION" on
page 121
• "HIGH SENSITIVITY
MODE" on page 119
Change the color of
the images
• "FILTERS" (monochrome
filter/sepia filter) on
page 101
Measure the
brightness of a
specific area
• "LIGHT-MEASURING
MODE SETTING" on
page 110
Adjust the camera's
sensitivity
• "lSO SENSITIVITY" on
page 111
For a more precise
exposure setting
• "EXPOSURE SETTING"
(manual exposure
control) on page 114
Make white appear
natural
• "WHITE BALANCE" on
page 113
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Getting started
viewing images
• "PLAYING BACK VIDEO
CLIPS AND STILL
IMAGES" on page 83
Basic operation
Adjust the speaker
volume
• "PLAYBACK VOLUME"
on page 87
Search for image/
audio files
• "9-image display
playback" on page 90
• "Selecting the playback
folder" on page 91
Magnify an image
• "Magnifying (zooming in)
the image" on page 92
• "Audio playback" on Adjust the speaker volume
page 97 • "PLAYBACK VOLUME" on page 87
Continuous playback
• "SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK" on page 86 and 122
Adjust the monitor brightness
• "MONITOR BRIGHTNESS" on page 157
Playback on a TV
• "PLAYING BACK ON A TV" on page 181
Set the TV system
• "TV OUTPUT SETTING" on page 160
How to use Xacti Library
• "Xacti Library" on page 182
Change the angle of
view
• "ROTATE STILL IMAGE"
on page 131
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Search for image/audio files
• "9-image display playback" on page 90
• "Selecting the playback folder" on page 91
Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure
• "DELETING FILES" on • "FILE PROTECT" on page 124
page 88 Format a card
• "FORMATTING A CARD" on page 170
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
• "EDITING VIDEO CLIPS" on page 135
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint
• "PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 125
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were
recorded
• "DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)" on page 143
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Using with a computer
Basic operation
Use the camera as a card reader
• "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 8 in the Sanyo Software Pack
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copy files from your Using with Windows Vista
camera to a computer • "CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE" on page 15 in the
• "Connect your camera to Sanyo Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL
a computer" on page viii
Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD
• "Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista)" on page vii
Playback
• "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 13 in the Sanyo Software
Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Using as a webcam
• "Using as a PC camera" on page 16 in the Sanyo Software Pack INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Record an image of the computer screen
• "SCREEN CAPTURE" on page 19 in the Sanyo Software Pack INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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CHECKINGTHE INCLUDEDACCESSORIES
• Soft case (page 14): 1 • Handstrap (page 13): 1
• Sanyo Software Pack
(CD-ROM) (page 4 in the
Sanyo Software Pack
INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1
• Li-ion battery pack (page 34):
1
• Docking station (pages 25
and 29): 1
• Dedicated S-AV interface
cable (pages 177 and 178): 1
• Dedicated USB interface
cable (page 6 in the Sanyo
Software Pack INSTRUCTION
MANUAL): 1
• Dedicated component cable
(page 179): 1
• HDMI cable (page 180): 1
Included with model
VPC-HD1010EX. Not included
with other models.
• AC adaptor and power cord
(pages 29, 37 and 38): 1
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• Remote control unit
(pages 26, 30 to 32 and 82): 1
• Lens cap (page 13): 1
FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply.
The lithium battery used in this
camera contains perchlorate
material, which may require
special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswast e/
perchlorate.
• Dedicated USB converter
cable: 1
• For use with the Xacti Library
feature
• Microphone connection cable
(page 192): 1
• "SAFETY MANUAL"
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.
• Quick Guide
Included with model
VPC-HD1010GX, Not included
with other models,
• Cores: (4)
• Xacti Library Instruction
Manual
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• Handstrap
• Lens cap
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(_) _ (_) Depress
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(D Pull /
<To remove>
• Soft case
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• HDMI cable VCP-HDMI01
Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the docking station.
• Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50
Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack
(DB-L50A).
• Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50
Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack.
• Wide Conversion Lens VCP-LO7W
Expand your camera's wide-angle range.
• Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L16T
Make distant objects appear closer.
• Semi Fish-eye Lens VCP-L04F
For wide-angle shots close to the fisheye lens.
• Wireless microphone HM-W3O0
Record sound from the stereo microphone located at a distance from the
camera.
• Strap VCP-SO2H
Attach the handstrap to your camera.
Recommended accessory
• External microphone (Product code: 645 056 9692)
The recommended stereo microphone for this camera.
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The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:
• SD Memory Card
• SDHC Memory Card
• In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be
used in this digital camera are referred to as "card".
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
CAMERA
Your digital movie camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It
includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play
back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily
create your original DVDs. In addition, it comes with the "Xacti Library" feature
for saving recorded data to hard disk and managing files without using a
computer.
Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel,
60 fields/s video clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for
formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality
in one high-performance camera.
* "Full High Definition" by SANYO Digital Movie Camera signifies recording at
a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally x1080 pixels vertically (when
recording in the _ mode).
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Select from two shooting/playback modes: the "SIMPLE mode" for users new
to the camera, and the "NORMAL mode" for full use of all the camera's many
features and functions.
Example:
<SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu> <NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu>
Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject or zoom in on a
subject. Image stabilizer functions for both video clip recording and still image
shots are on board.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the
subject's face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and
automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those
otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be
minimized.
The Xacti Library feature feature allows you to save files recorded with your
camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them
back on your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view full high-
definition images right on your TV screen.
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Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or
connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos.
And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack),
you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
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SYSTEM MAP
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
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• Card reader
• DPOF-compatible printer
• Photo shop
Separately sold or commercially
available SD Memory Card
TV
Computer
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Hard disc
Printer
AC adaptor
(supplied)
Battery charger
(optional)
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PARTS NAMES
Front
Flash
• Extends when the flash button [ _ ]
is pressed.
Shoe cover
Flash button [ _ ]
Battery cover Iock_
Battery cover_
= Lens
Remote control
sensor
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Mic/headphones teminal
cover [MIC/_ ]
microphone
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PARTS NAMES
<To open the monitor unit>
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Rear
Speaker
Monitor
Zoom switch
Multi-indicator
-- PHOTO VIEW button
-- Blue LED indicator
REC/PLAY switch
SIMPLE/NORMAL
switch
[ |4 ] button
[ 101 ] button
MENU button
SET button
slot cover
IN terminal cover
ON/OFF button
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Bottom
Docking station terminal
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Tripod stand hole
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PARTS NAMES
Front
Rear
Operation mode button
Docking station terminal
IN terminal
USB terminal
COMPONENT/AV terminal
HDMI terminal
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<In the shooting mode>
Q [ IL_ ] button
@ [ Ir_ ] button
Q Works the same as pushing
zoom switch toward the
[W] ([_]) side
G Works the same as pushing
zoom switch toward the
[T] ([O,,..]) side
Q SET button
Q Works the same as toggling
SET button to the left
(_ MENU button
Q Works the same as toggling
SET button up
@ Works the same as toggling
SET button to the right
O Works the same as toggling
SET button down
@ ON/OFF button
• Works only when the camera
is set in the docking station.
<In the playback mode>
Q [O]button
@ [ |4] button
Q Works the same as pushing
zoom switch toward the
[W] ([_]) side
G Works the same as pushing
zoom switch toward the
[T] ([O...]) side
Q SET button
Q Works the same as toggling
SET button to the left
(_ MENU button
Q Works the same as toggling
SET button up
@ Works the same as toggling
SET button to the right
O Works the same as toggling
SET button down
@ ON/OFF button
• Works only when the camera
is set in the docking station.
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INSTALLING THE CARD
Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another
device before using it in your camera (page 170). If an unformatted card is
used, the card itself may become unusable.
1 Open the card slot cover, and
insert the card in the card slot.
2
Insert the card all the way in.
• Firmly insert the card until it
clicks into place.
3 Close the card slot cover.
Card slot cover
SD Memory Card
Card slot
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<To remove the card...>
• To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will
protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
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Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card
• Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.
If the multi-indicator is flashing red...
• Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so
may result in loss of files stored in the card.
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PREPARING THE DOCKING
STATION
The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer,
printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera.
1 Connect the docking station to a power outlet.
• Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.
Docking
station
To poweroutlet
Power cord
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PREPARING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with
the camera.
A battery is already installed in the remote control unit at the time of
purchase.
Pull out the battery insulating
sheet.
• The remote control unit
becomes operable when the
insulating sheet is removed.
__nlnsulating sheet
Replacing the remote control unit battery
Follow the procedure below to replace the CR2025 battery used in the remote
control unit approximately every year (differing depending on the amount of
use).
F Remove the old battery
(_) Pull out the battery slot.
• While pressing the tab, pull
the battery slot out.
Battery slot
(_) Remove the battery.
Insert a new battery
_) Insert a new battery.
• First wipe the battery with a
clean, dry cloth, and insert it
with the (+) mark facing up.
(+) mark
(_) Re-insert the battery slot.
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PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15
degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the
camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.). When operating the
remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path
between it and the remote control sensor.
At a distance of
Ul
(22.97 ft.)
Infrared emitter
To power
outlet
Remote control sensor
CAUTION
• If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting,
the remote control receiving range may become shorter. This is a
characteristic of the infrared remote control unit and is not a defect. To
avoid this malfunction when operating the remote control unit, take care to
shield the remote control sensor from strong light.
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Changing the remote control code
The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that
can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one
camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control
code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote
control unit is used. The remote control code is set to "RC CODE 1" at
the time of purchase.
<Changing the remote control code from "RC CODE 1" to "RC
CODE 2">
1 Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking
station.
2 Simultaneously press the MENU button and the [ U=_] button for at
least 3 seconds.
3 Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera
is receiving correctly.
• The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the
remote control unit or camera are replaced.
• If the remote control codes for the remote control unit and the camera
and do not match, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate
the camera.
<Resetting the remote control code to "RC CODE 1">
1 Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking
station.
2 Simultaneously press the MENU button and the [ fJl ] button for at
least 3 seconds.
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PREPARING THE POWER
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera
can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC
adaptor is used.
While pressing the battery
cover lock, slide it (Q), and
pull out the battery cover
toward the bottom of the
camera (_).
• The battery cover comes off.
Battery cover
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2
Insert the battery pack.
• Take care that it is positioned
correctly.
Battery pack
3
Replace the battery cover.
<To remove the battery pack...>
• Raise the edge of the battery
pack to remove it.
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4 Prepare the docking station
(page 29).
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PREPARING THE POWER
5
Close the camera's monitor unit,
and set the camera in the docking
station.
• Set the camera securely, making
sure that the camera is correctly
oriented in relation to the terminal
contacts in the docking station.
• Charging begins when the camera
is set in the docking station.
• During charging, the multi-
indicator is lit red. When charging
is completed, the indicator turns
off.
• If the multi-indicator flashes red, it
indicates that the battery pack is
defective or the camera is not
correctly set in the docking station.
Reset the camera correctly in the
docking station.
• The charging time is approx.
200 minutes.
• The AC adaptor (supplied) can be
connected to the camera's DC IN
terminal to charge the battery.
Multi-indicator
Docking station terminal
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CAUTION
Using the camera when it is set in the docking station...
• You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the
docking station.
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been
in continuous use for a long time
• The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a
long time. if you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi-
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.
Does the battery pack appear swollen?
• The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when
stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety
hazard.
HINT
About the internal backup battery
• 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 camera is turned off, and it
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.
To prolong the life of the battery pack
• Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life
of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.
• Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other
high-temperature environments.
• Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.
After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially
discharge it before recharging it again.
• When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the
partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
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PREPARING THE POWER
Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking
station or the AC adaptor is used.
Using the AC adaptor
DC IN terminal
:)C IN terminal cover
To power outlet
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Using the docking station
Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord to connect the docking station
to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station.
Dockinc
station
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Power cord
To power outlet
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PREPARING THE POWER
Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the
power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging
does not take place when the camera is in the shooting mode or playback
mode.
• If the battery pack in the camera becomes too hot, a blinking temperature
warning icon _ will appear on the monitor. If the blinking icon does
appear, the camera should be turned off as soon as possible and the
battery pack allowed to cool before the camera is turned on again.
• Note that the camera will turn off automatically if it continues to be used
with the battery pack temperature elevated.
• If you attempt to turn on the camera when the battery pack temperature is
too high, the temperature warning icon will blink and the camera will not
turn on.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND
OFF
Set the REC/PLAY switch. REC/PLAY switch
To shoot pictures:
Set to REC.
To play back images:
Set to PLAY.
K. Open the monitor unit.
3 Press the ON/OFF button for
at least 1 second.
• The camera turns on.
• If the date and time have not
been set, the screen to set
the date and time is shown
on the monitor.
Recording Playback
Monitor unit
Monitor
ON/OFF button
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function
will automatically turn off the camera after 1 minute of no use during
shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset
setting).
• When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of
the following methods:
Move the REC/PLAY switch.
Press the ON/OFF button.
Press the [ Q ] or [ |4 ] button.
Press the SET or MENU button.
Push the zoom switch.
Move the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch.
Press the PHOTO VIEW button.
When the MENU button is used to turn on the camera, the screen to set
the operation sounds (page 148) appears.
• After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, the camera
will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by
pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor
unit.
• When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save mode will become
active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset
setting).
• The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is
activated (page 165).
• When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.
4
/ Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
• The camera turns off.
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HINT
To immediately activate the power save mode
• Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function.
About the standby mode
• To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the
camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.
If the date and time setting has been completed (page 43)
• The current time is shown on the monitor when the REC/PLAY switch is set
to REC and the camera is turned on.
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CAUTION
If the _ icon appears...
• When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 43),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the "Set date and time"
reminder briefly appears, after which the _ icon is shown on the
Shooting Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
* To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 45.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008
Turn on the camera (page 40),
and press the SET button.
• The Clock Set Screen appears.
• 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 display the Recording or
Playback Screen, press the
MENU button 2 times.
2
Set the date.
(_ Select "DATE".
(D Press the SET button.
• The Set Date Screen
appears.
Q Set the date to "2008/12/24".
• The date is set in the
following order: Set the year
Set the month _ Set the
day.
• Toggle the SET button left or
right to select year, month or
day. Toggle the SET button up
or down to increase or
decrease the number.
@ Press the SET button.
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Set the clock.
Q Select "TIME".
Q Press the SET button.
• The Set Time Screen
appears.
Q Set the time to "19:30".
• The time is set in the
following order: Set the hour
Set the minute.
• A 24-hour clock is used for
the time display.
Q Press the SET button.
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='1" Set the order in which the date is
displayed during playback.
Q Select "DISP".
Q Press the SET button.
• The Set Date Format Screen
appears.
Q Toggle the SET button up or
down.
• Toggle the SET button up to
change the displayed date
order as follows:
M/D_M/D/Y_D/M/Y_
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.
Q Press the SET button.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
5 Press the MENU button.
• The date and time setting is completed.
• To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.
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 step 1).
To correct the date and time settings
Q Turn on the camera.
(_) Display the Option Setting Menu [1] (page 144).
Q Select "CLOCK SET" and press the SET button.
• The screen to set the date and time appears.
• The current date and time settings are shown.
Q Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.
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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE
Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for
viewing your recorded images).
1 Turn on the camera (page 40).
2
Set the REC/PLAY switch to the
desired mode.
For recording:
Set it to REC.
For playback:
Set it to PLAY.
REC/PLAY button
Shooting Playback
mode mode
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<Example of the shooting
mode>
<Example of the playback
mode>
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
The "SIMPLE mode" comprises only those functions that are most often used
and necessary to operate the camera, while the "NORMAL mode" enables
full use of all the camera's many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for
your purposes.
<NORMAL Mode Setting <SIMPLE Mode Setting
Screen> Screen>
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Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch
between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes.
Set the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to the desired mode.
SIMPLE mode:
Set it to SIMPLE.
NORMAL mode:
Set it to NORMAL.
SIMPLE/NORMAL switch
SIMPLE
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode.
• Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the shooting mode or playback
mode.
To access the Shooting Menu:
Set the switch to REC.
To access the Playback Menu:
Set the switch to PLAY.
REC/PLAY switch
Shooting mode Playback mode
<Shooting mode>
<Playback mode>
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2
Set the camera to the SIMPLE mode or NORMAL mode.
• Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to select the desired mode.
To select the SIMPLE mode:
Set the switch to SIMPLE.
To select the NORMAL mode:
Set the switch to NORMAL.
SIMPLE/NORMAL switch
NORMAL
SIMPLE
SIMPLE mode NORMAL mode
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<Example: NORMAL Mode
Shooting Screen>
<Example: SIMPLE Mode
Shooting Screen>
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
3
Press the MENU button.
• The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps I and 2 appears
on the monitor.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu -_ go to page 52, step 4.
Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu -->go to page 53, step 4.
• To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
<Example: NORMAL Mode
Shooting Menu>
MENU button
<Example: SIMPLE Mode
Shooting Menu>
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To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen
4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to
change, and press the SET button.
• The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
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Description of selected item
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SIMPLEMODE/NORMALMODE
To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu
4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.
• The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.
Tab
5 Toggle the SET button to the right.
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6
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to
change, and press the SET button.
• The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
• To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
Select an item to change
Applicable mode
<Setting Screen>
HINT
About the applicable mode indicator
• This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is
effective.
f'l : This setting is effective during still image shooting.
Ir'_ : This setting is effective during video clip recording.
O a_ : This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip
recording.
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu
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Q Recording size (page 71)
• Select the video clip size to
record.
: The recorded video clip size
will be 1920 x 1080 pixels, and
the captured still image size
will be 2496 x 1408 (16:9)
pixels.
: The video clip size will be
640 x 480 pixels, and the still
image size will be 2288 x 1712
(4:3) pixels.
: The video clip size will be
320 x 240 pixels, and the still
image size will be 640 x 480
(4:3) pixels.
Focus range (page 72)
• Select the focus range that
corresponds to the distance to
the subject.
_: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject
within a range of 10 cm
(3.94 in.) to infinity
(normal).
(_}: The camera focuses on a
subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m
(3.28 ft.) (super macro).
Q Flash (page 77)
• Specify how the flash will
operate.
: The camera detects the
subject brightness and
uses the flash only when
necessary.
_: The flash operates with
every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.
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subject brightness and
uses the flash only when
required. At this time the
flash operates in a manner
that reduces the red
reflection ("red-eye")in the
subject's eyes.
Q Remaining battery power
indication (page 175)
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu
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Q Slideshow (page 86)
• Specify the slideshow settings
and play the slideshow.
(D Playback volume (page 87)
• Adjust the volume for video
clip and audio file playback.
Q Delete (page 88)
• Delete files.
(_) Remaining battery power
indication (page 175)
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu
<Tab 1>
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(_) Video clip settings (page 93)
<HD mode>
_: Record at 1920 x 1080
pixels, 60 fields/s.
_: Record at 1920 x 1080
pixels, 30 fps.
_]: Record at 1280 x 720
pixels, 60 fps.
_: Record at 1280 x 720
pixels, 30 fps.
<SD mode>
_: Record at 640 x 480 pixels,
60 fps.
_: Record at 640 x 480 pixels,
30 fps
_: Record at 448 x 336 pixels,
300 fps
_: Record at 320 x 240 pixels,
30 fps.
[J_: Make an audio recording.
Q Still image settings (page 94)
[_]: Image size is 3264 x 2448
pixels.
[_: Image size is 2288 x 1712
pixels (low compression).
_]: image size is 2288 x 1712
pixels (normal
compression).
_: image size is 2496 x 1408
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
[:_: Image size is 1920x 1080
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
[_: Image size is 1600x 1200
pixels.
[_: Image size is 1280 x 720
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
_: Image size is 640 >-.480
pixels.
_: image size is 2288 x 1712
pixels.
(_) Scene select (page 99)
_: Full auto setting
[_: Sports mode
_: Portrait mode
[_: Landscape mode
[_]: Night view portrait mode
_: Snow & beach mode
_: Fireworks mode
: Lamp mode
@ Filter (page 101)
[_: No filter
_: Cosmetic filter
[_[_: Monochrome filter
[_: Sepia filter
0 Flash (page 102)
[_]: The camera will detect the
subject brightness and use
the flash only when
necessary.
[_: The flash will operate with
every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.
_: The flash will not operate
even in dark situations.
[_]: The 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.
(_ Self-timer (page 103)
_: Self-timer is off.
_: Shooting begins 2 seconds
after the [ I_ ] or [ I1_ ]
button is pressed.
_: Shooting begins
10 seconds after the [ _11 ]
or [ 14 ] button is pressed.
(_ Remaining battery power
(page 175)
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<Tab 2:>
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Q Movie stabilizer (page 105)
• Compensate for camera shake
during video clip recording.
[_]: Record with image
stabilizer on.
_: Record without image
stabilizer.
(D Photo stabilizer (page 105)
• Compensate for camera shake
during still image shooting.
[_]: Shoot with image stabilizer
on.
_: Shoot without image
stabilizer.
Q Focus range (page 107)
• Select the focus range that
corresponds to the distance to
the subject.
_: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject
within a range of 10 cm
(3.94 in.) to infinity (total
range).
[_[]: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject with
a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.)
to infinity (normal).
[_]: The focus can be set
manually.
[_]: The camera focuses on the
subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m
(3.28 ft.) (super macro).
@ Focus area (page 109)
[_]: 9-point range finder focus
_: Spot focus
@ Light-measuring mode
(page 11 O)
_: Multi-section light
measuring
[_: Center-weighted light
measuring
[_]: Spot light-measuring
0 ISO sensitivity (page 111)
[_: Sensitivity is set
automatically (video clip
recording: ISO 50 to 1000;
still image shooting: ISO 50 --I
to 200) C
[]_: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50
[_]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100
_: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200
[_]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400
[_]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800
_: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600
_: Sets sensitivity to ISO 3200
(video clip recording:
ISO 16OO)
* The indicated ISO value is the
standard output sensitivity.
Q Remaining battery power
(page 175)
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
<Tab 3>
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Q White balance (page 113)
[_: White balance is
automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient
lighting (auto).
_: For shooting in sunny
conditions (fair)
[_: For shooting in overcast
conditions (cloudy)
_: For shooting under
fluorescent lighting
(fluorescent)
[_: For shooting under
incandescent lighting
(incandescent)
[_: For setting the most
accurate white balance
(one push)
Q Exposure (page 114)
[7_: The exposure is set
automatically.
[_: Set the shutter speed
manually.
[_: Set the aperture manually.
[_: Set the aperture and
shutter speed manually.
Q Face chaser (page 116)
[_: Enable face chaser.
_: Disable face chaser.
(_ Photo wide D-range
(page 117)
[_]: Enable wide D-range
shooting.
[_: Disable wide D-range
shooting.
0 High sensitivity mode
(page 119)
[}_]: Increased sensitivity
[_]: Normal sensitivity
0 Digital zoom (page 120)
[_: Enable the digital zoom.
_: Disable the digital zoom.
(_ Remaining battery power
indication (page 175)
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE
NORMAL Mode Playback Menu
<Tab 1>
(_) Slideshow (page 122)
• Specify the slideshow settings
and play the slideshow.
(_) Playback volume (page 87)
• Adjust the volume for video
clip and audio file playback.
Q Protect (page 124)
• File protect setting (delete
prohibited)
(_ Delete (page 88)
• Delete files.
Q Printing instructions
(page 125)
• Specify the printing
instructions (DPOF settings).
0 Rotate (page 131)
• Rotate a still image.
Q Remaining battery power
(page 175)
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• Reduce the resolution of a still
image.
Contrast correction
(page 133)
• Correct the contrast in the
image.
Q Video clip edit (page 135)
• Edit video clips.
Q Select folder (page 91)
• Select a folder to play back.
0 Remaining battery power
indication (page 175)
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FIELD OF VIEW
You can select whether to display either the Photo View Shooting Screen or
the Movie View Shooting Screen. The field of view is easier to see when the
Shooting Screen for the specific shooting mode is selected.
* The PHOTO VIEW button is disabled when the camera ia connected to a
TV.
PHOTO VIEW button
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and
making sure the camera is stable.
<Holding the camera>
Example 1:
Grip the camera by wrapping
the fingers of the right hand,
from the little finger to the
middle finger, around the
camera, and hook the index
finger above the lens.
_ Example 2:
Grip the camera by wrapping
the fingers of the right hand,
from the little finger to the
index finger, around the
camera.
A finger is blocking the
lens or flash.
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the
handstrap.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
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 72).
• 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.
• Subjects without vertical lines
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus while framing the subject
vertically, then re-orient the camera to
compose a horizontally framed image.
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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.
• Fast-moving subjects
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject, then reposition
the camera to compose the picture.
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• Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when
they are played back (page 131).
• When the [ 0 ] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may
waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images
in any way.
• When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the
image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct
for the intended purpose.
1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select the
recording size setting, and press the SET button.
2
_: The recorded video clip size will be 1920 x 1080 pixels, and the
captured still image size will be 2496 x 1408 (16:9) pixels.
: The video clip size will be 640 x 480 pixels, and the still image size
will be 2288 x 1712 (4:3) pixels.
: The video clip size will be 320 x 240 pixels, and the still image size
will be 640 x 480 (4:3) pixels.
Select the desired video clip recording size, and press the SET
button.
• This completes the recording size setting.
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Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera
and the subject.
1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select the focus
setting, and press the SET button.
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80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal).
(_}: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to
1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).
Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.
• This completes the focus range setting.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Muting the operation sounds
• The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be
muted (page 147).
Where are the image and audio files saved?
• All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the
camera.
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
• When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may
appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you
avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.
While the image files are being recorded...
• While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera's internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.
Checking the last image shot (instant review)
• After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET
button once.
• During instant review of a video clip, normal play, fast reverse play, reverse
frame-by-frame play and pause are available (page 84).
• If you wish to delete the image (for a video clip, it must be in the pause or
stop mode), toggle the SET button up to access the delete function.
• You can view other images while the instant review display is showing by
toggling the SET button to the left or right.
• Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING
1 Turn on the camera
(page 40), and set it to the
shooting mode (page 46).
2
3
Press the [ J_ ] button.
• Recording begins.
• It is not necessary to
keep the [ I_ ] button
pressed while shooting.
• When the remaining
recording time available
for the currently recording
clip becomes little, a
countdown of the
remaining recording time
appears on the display.
End the recording.
• Press the [ I_ ] button
again to stop recording.
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
Capture a still image (single-shot).
1 Turn on the camera (page 40),
and set it to the shooting mode
(page 46).
[ O ] button
2
Press the [ I_ ] button.
(_) Press the [ I_ ] button
halfway.
• The autofocus operates,
and the image is focused
(focus lock).
(_) Continue to gently press
the [ _ ] button all the
way.
• The shutter releases and
the image is captured.
• You can view the captured
image on the monitor by
keeping the [ _ ] button
depressed when you
capture the image.
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Shutter speed
Aperture
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Adjusting the monitor brightness
• While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for
adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 157) by pressing the MENU
button for at least 1 second.
What is the camera focusing on? mark
• 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 Camera shake icon
example, by changing the shooting
angle. Shutter speed
• The large target mark appears when Aperture
the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.
The focus and exposure can be locked
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 151), you can
set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When the exposure
setting is fixed, the _ icon appears on the monitor; when the autofocus
setting is fixed, the _] icon appears on the monitor.
• When the focus range (page 72) setting or scene select setting is changed,
the focus lock is released.
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed
• The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Shooting
Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.
If the camera shake icon _0_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
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to
automatic (page 77).
• When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. Your
camera is equipped with four flash modes: red-eye reduction, auto flash,
forced flash, and no flash. Select the flash mode that is suitable for the
shooting conditions. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still
images.
1 Pressthe [_ button to open the
flash unit.
• The flash unit opens.
2 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select the flash
setting, and press the SET button.
• The screen to select the flash operation appears.
(_ : The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only
when necessary.
(_: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the
conditions.
(_ : The flash does not operate even in dark situations.
: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only
when required. At this time the flash operates in a manner that
reduces the red reflection ("red-eye") in the subject's eyes.
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3 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.
• This completes the flash operation setting.
4 Press the [ O ] button to take the picture.
CAUTION
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting
• The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the _
flash unit when shooting.
HINT
• The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 151), you can O
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.
1 Turn on the camera [ I_ ] button
(page 40), and set it to the |
shooting mode (page 46). [ it_ ] biili J
2 Press the [ !'_ ] button.
3 When you see a scene
you'd like to capture as a
still image, press the
[ O ] button.
4 Press the [ I_ ] button to
end the video clip
recording.
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HINT
• When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not
operate.
• The photo stabilizer (page 105) is inoperative.
• When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately
50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the video clip mode
setting (page 93). If you intend to capture a still image while recording a
video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video
recording time.
About the recording size of still images
• The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on
the video clip recording size.
Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1 Point the camera lens at the Zoom switch
subject.
2
Push the zoom switch toward
[T/O...] or [W/l_ ] to compose
the desired image.
[T/O.,,,.]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W/_ ]: Zoom out.
• When the zoom switch is
pushed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.
• When moving the optical
zoom, push the zoom switch
lightly to zoom slowly, and
press more strongly to zoom
quickly.
• When the optical zoom factor
is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pushed toward the
[T/O...] side again, the mode
changes to the digital zoom
mode and zooming continues.
Monitor
Zoom bar
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optical and digital /_
zoom are enabled _'_1 _
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Digital zoom (yellow)
When optical X4.6
zoom only is
enabled
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Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see page 74.
For shooting single shots, see page 75.
For shooting sequential shots, see page 95.
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SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH
THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture
images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit.
1
2
3
4 Press the buttons on the remote control unit to operate the camera
(page 26).
Prepare the remote control unit (page 30).
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• Open the monitor unit. '_O
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES
1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 46).
2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you
wish to play back.
• Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right
sides of the screen.
<Example: After recording
a video clip>
<Example: After capturing
a still image>
Video clip
pattern
SET button
3 For a video clip, press the SET button.
• Playback begins.
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Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down.
Pause
To play back During forward
one image playback
at a time
(single- During reverse
frame step) playback
During forward
Slow playback
playback During reverse
playback
To
accelerate
playback
Forward
playback
Reverse
playback
Return to normal playback
speed
Adjusting the volume
During playback, press the SET button or
toggle the SET button up.
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET
button up.
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the right.
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the left.
After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the right.
After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the left.
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the right.
* The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:
Normal playback _ 2x _ 5x _ 10x _ 15x
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume
normal playback speed.
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the left.
* The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:
15x _- 10x _- 5x
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume
normal playback speed.
Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [W] side.
HINT
If the @ appears on the playback Screen...
• The @ icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments
(page 97). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is
a slight pause at the point where the files are joined.
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES
1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to
"snap" a photo.
2
Press the [ O ] button.
• The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select
the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ O ] button. Note, however,
that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.
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The file 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 or a television.)
• Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible
shooting time indicated.
Display the video clip playback point
• During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to
display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.
• Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.
CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...
• During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.
If no audio is heard...
• The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the
frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
You can play back files in succession with the "slideshow playback" feature.
1 Display the SIMPLE Mode
Playback Menu (page 49), select
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the SET button.
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Select the type of file to play back,
and press the SET button.
• Slideshow playback begins.
• To stop slideshow playback, press
the SET button or MENU button.
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About the slideshow settings
• During slideshow playback, the BGM that was set for the slideshow from
the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu is played. To change the BGM, display
the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and change the BGM setting for the
SLIDESHOW (page 122).
• For slideshows played in the SIMPLE mode, the transition effect is fixed at
FADE and the transition interval is fixed at 2 SEC.
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PLAYBACK VOLUME
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.
1 Display the SIMPLE Mode
Playback Menu (page 49), select
"Adjust playback volume", and
press the SET button.
• The volume control bar appears.
2
Toggle the SET button to the left
or right to set the volume, and
press the SET button,
• The playback volume is set, and
the display returns to the SIMPLE
Mode Playback Menu.
HINT
The volume can be adjusted during playback
• During video clip or audio file playback, if you move the zoom switch, the
volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume.
In the NORMAL mode
• When you select "PLAY VOLUME" from the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.
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DELETING FILES
You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one
at a time, or all at once.
1 Display the SIMPLE Mode
"DeletePlaybackfile",Menuand(pagepress49),theselectSET I
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Deletes one file at a time.
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Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.
• The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.
<DELETE SINGLE>
• Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to
delete.
• There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please
make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.
<DELETE ALL>
• Toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the files to delete.
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DELETING FILES
3
Select "DELETE", and press the SET button.
<DELETE SINGLE>
• The currently displayed file is deleted.
• To delete other files, select the files, select "DELETE" and press the
SET button.
<DELETE ALL>
• The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,
select "YES", and press the SET button. When file delete is
completed, "No image" is shown.
HINT
In the NORMAL mode
• When you select "DELETE" from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and
press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.
CAUTION
• Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete
protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (page 124), and
then follow the file delete procedure.
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PLAYBACK MODES
2
3
Display the image you wish to
play back.
Push the zoom switch toward
the [W/_ ] side.
• The 9-image display appears.
Select the image to play back.
• Toggle the SET button up,
down, left or right to move the
orange frame to the desired
image, and press the SET
button.
Instead of pressing the SET
button, you can push the
zoom switch toward the
[T/O...] side to show the
image full screen.
• If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [W/_] side while
the 9-image display is shown,
the display changes to the
screen to select the playback
folder (page 91).
Zoom switch
Video
clip
SET button
Orange frame
Still image
Audio file Image number
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PLAYBACK MODES
If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you
would like to play back.
1 Display the Playback Screen.
2
Push the zoom switch toward the
[W/l_ ] side 2 times.
• The screen to select the playback
folder appears.
• If the zoom switch is pushed toward
the [T/O,,.] side, the camera
changes to the 9-image display
(page 90).
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or
right to move the orange frame to the
desired folder, and press the SET
button.
• The files in the selected folder are
displayed in the Playback Screen.
HINT
In the NORMAL mode
• When you select "SELECT FOLDER" from the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu and press the SET button, the screen to select the playback folder
appears.
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1 Display the image that you want to magnify.
• For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.
2
Push the zoom switch toward the
[T/O,_. ] side.
• Magnification is enabled.
• The image is magnified, and the
central portion of image is
displayed.
• Toggle the SET button to view
different parts of the magnified
image.
To magnify:
Magnification increases each time the
zoom switch is pushed toward the
[T/O,,,. ] side.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases each time the
zoom switch is pushed toward the
[W/_ ] side.
• Press the SET button to return to the
normal (100%) view.
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The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image
• Press the [ IL_ ] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still
image.
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RECORDING SIZE
The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the
recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the
image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording
size that is correct for the intended purpose.
You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical
aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the
frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the
recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more
memory. This menu is also used when making audio recordings.
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"MOVIE", and press the SET button.
<HD mode>
_: Record video clips at 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s.
_: Record video clips at 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps.
[}_}_: Record video clips at 1280 x 720 pixels, 60 fps.
_: Record video clips at 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps.
<SD mode>
_: Record video clips at 640 x 480 pixels, 60 fps.
_: Record video clips at 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps.
_: Record video clips at 448 x 336 pixels, 300 fps.
(High-speed recording: only the video data is recorded; the audio
data is not recorded.)
_: Record video clips at 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps.
<Audio mode>
_: Make an audio recording (voice memo).
2 Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.
• This completes the recording size setting.
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CAUTION
When editing video clips...
• In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in
the same mode.
• Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
Restrictions when _ is set
• When the camera is connected to a TV, the image is shown on the camera
monitor in the shooting mode, and on the TV in the playback mode.
• When the [ |4 ] button is pressed, a video clip is recorded for about 10
seconds. Recording cannot be discontinued even if the [ Im'_] button is
pressed again.
• The following recording functions are not available.
Capturing a still image during video clip recording
Zoom
Image stabilizer
Scene select (fixed at [_)
Manual exposure
Face chaser recording
High sensitivity mode recording
• If the AE lock setting is active, it is canceled when the _ setting is set.
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For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical
aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots.
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"PHOTO", and _ress the SET button.
[_]: Image size
[_: Image size
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• This completes the recording size setting.
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RECORDING SIZE
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"PHOTO", and press the SET button.
2 Select _, and press the SET button.
3 Press the [ O ] button.
• Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ 0 ] button is
kept pressed.
HINT
• The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is about
7.
About the focus when shooting sequential shots
• When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the
[ _ ] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.
Can the flash be used?
• The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.
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Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back.
Audio recording
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"MOVIE", and press the SET button.
2
Select _, and press the SET
button.
• The audio recording mode is
enabled.
• The menu display is canceled if
the MENU button is pressed.
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RECORDING SIZE
3
Press the [ 1_2i] button.
• Audio recording begins. During
recording, El appears in the
monitor. It is not necessary to
continue pressing the [ I1_ ]
button while recording.
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4 End the recording.
• Press the [ |4 ] button again to stop recording.
HINT
You can capture a still image during an audio recording
• Press the [ O ] button during audio recording to capture a _ still image.
About files saved in segments
• if the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours,
or of a video clip whose resolution setting is _ exceeds about 5 hours
30 minutes, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in
a new file. When recording a video clip whose resolution setting is other
than _, and the file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once,
and the recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are
automatically created. The recording session continues until you stop
recording, but video clip or voice memo recording is temporarily interrupted
while the file is being saved.)
Audio playback
1 Display the desired audio file.
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Play back the recording.
Start
Press the SET button.
playback
Normal Press the SET button.
Pause
playback Toggle the SET button up.
Stop Toggle the SET button down.
playback
During playback, toggle the SET button to
the right.
Fast Each time the SET button is toggled to the
forward right, the speed increases. If the SET
button is toggled to the left during fast
forward, the speed decreases.
During playback, toggle the SET button to
Fast the left.
forward/ Fast Each time the SET button is toggled to the
fast reverse reverse left, the speed increases. If the SET button
is toggled to the right during fast reverse,
the speed decreases.
Pause Toggle the SET button up.
Return to
normal Press the SET button.
playback
Louder During playback, push the zoom switch
Volume toward the [T/O,,.] side.
adjustment
During playback,_)ush the zoom switch
Softer toward the [W/i_l ] side.
CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
• The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in
the fast playback or fast reverse mode.
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SCENE SELECT
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"SCENE SELECT", and press the SET button.
Single- Sequential Video clip
shot shots
[_ The camera makes the © © ©
Auto optimum settings.
[_ Capture a split-second
image of a fast-moving © © ©
Sports subject.
Enhance the three-
dimensional feel of the O O O
Portrait subject by blurring the
background.
For beautiful shots of
O O O
Landscape distant scenery.
Photograph the subject
while keeping the © X ©
Night view background night
portrait
scenery.
For photographing bright
Snow & scenes, such as on a ski O O O
beach slope or at the beach.
For capturing fireworks at © X ©
Fireworks night.
Photograph in low-light © X ©
Lamp conditions
O: Available X: Not available
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Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
• This completes the scene select function setting.
• To return to normal photography, select _ from the scene select
menu, and press the SET button.
HINT
• When capturing images using the lamp _, fireworks _ or night view
portrait _ setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
• If the recording size is set to _, the scene select function will be fixed at
[_.
• A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select
icons other than _ is on page 214.
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FILTERS
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply
unique effects to the photographed image.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"FILTER", and press the SET button.
[_: No filter is used (none).
_: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).
[]_: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).
[_: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).
2
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
• This completes the filter setting.
• To return to normal photography, select [_ from the filter menu, and
press the SET button.
HINT
• A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons
other than _ is on page 215.
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FLASH OPERATION
1 Press the [_ button to open the
flash unit.
• The flash unit opens.
2
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"FLASH", and press the SET button.
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when necessary. O
[_: The flash operates with every image captured, regardless of the
subject brightness. ;_
[_: The flash does not operate even in dark surroundings.
[_]: The camera detects the subject brightness, and if it determines that
the flash is necessary, a pre-flash is emitted, after which the actual O
flash is emitted as the image is captured. This has the effect of O
minimizing the red reflection ("red-eye") in the subject's eyes.
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O Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.
• This completes the flash operation setting.
4 Press the [ I_ ] button to capture the image.
HINT
• The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images.
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SELF-TIMER
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "SELF-
TIMER", and press the SET button.
_: Turns off the self-timer function.
_: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ O ] button or
[ I_ ] button is pressed.
_: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ O ] button or
[ II_ ] button is pressed.
2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
• This completes the self-timer setting.
3 Take the picture.
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HINT
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 151), you can
set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen.
To pause or cancel the self4imer function...
• If the [ _ll ] button or [ I_ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is
released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ O ]
button or [ I_ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.
• To cancel self-timer photography, select the _ icon from the self-timer
menu, and press the SET button.
• The self-timer is automatically reset to off _ after the power save mode
is activated and the camera turned off.
When _ is selected...
• When the [ t'_ ] button or [ II'_ ] button is
pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for
about 10 seconds, and then the image
is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the
shutter releases, the indication shown in
the illustration appears on the monitor.
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to its farthest position, the
image on the monitor will be
inverted.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE
STABILIZER)
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional
hand motion.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "MOVIE
STABILIZER", and press the SET button.
[_]: Motion compensation is enabled.
_: Motion compensation is not enabled.
2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the movie stabilizer setting.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"PHOTO STABILIZER", and press the SET button.
[_]: Motion compensation is enabled.
_: Motion compensation is not enabled.
2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the photo stabilizer setting.
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HINT
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...
• Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be
)ossible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
• If the digital zoom (page 81) is being used, the large magnification factor
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
Can't set the "photo stabilizer" setting?
• The photo stabilizer is automatically turned off _ after any of the
following operations.
Pressing the flash button [ _ ] to open the flash unit.
Setting the exposure to [_, _ or _ (page 114).
Setting the photo wide D-range setting (page 117) to "ON".
Setting the still image NR (noise reduction) setting (page 153) to "ON".
Setting the flicker reduction setting (page 156) to "ON".
Starting video clip recording.
Setting the camera to the sequential shots mode (page 95).
When motion compensation is enabled,
• The following icons are shown on the monitor:
00:0!? 0 The movie stabilizer is active
i_i The photo stabilizer is active
_ Both the movie stabilizer and the photo stabilizer
are active
Did the scene select setting change?
• When the motion compensation is set to {_, if the scene select setting is
[_], _ or _, it will automatically change to [_.
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FOCUS RANGE
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"FOCUS", and press the SET button.
• When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the
focus range to [_], you will find it both easier and faster to focus.
_: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity
Tele end: 1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (total range mode)
[_: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)
[_]: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm
(0.39 in.) to 40 m (131.23 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual
focus).
[_]: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end
only)
• When the focus range is set to [_], _ or [_], the corresponding
indication appears on the monitor.
2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
• This completes the focus range setting.
HINT
• When the focus range is set to super macro [_], the zoom is temporarily
set to the wide end.
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 151), you can
change the focus range setting from the Shooting Screen.
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1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"FOCUS", and press the SET button.
2
Select []_], and press the SET
button.
• The focus distance adjustment
bar appears.
3
Toggle the SET button to the left
or right to adjust the focus
distance, and press the SET
button,
• 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 center of
the lens 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.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
• if the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes
to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.
• When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
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FOCUS MODE
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting
only):
9-point range finder focus:
The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the
shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target
mark [] appears.
Spot focus:
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"FOCUS MODE", and press the SET button.
[_]: 9-point range finder focus is selected.
_: Spot focus is selected.
2
Select the desired icon, and
press the SET button.
• The focus mode is set.
• When the spot focus setting is
selected, the focus mark +
appears in the center of the
monitor.
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING
You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.
Multi-section light-measuring:
The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire
shooting screen.
Center-weighted light-measuring:
The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the
center area.
Spot light-measuring:
You can compose the picture and capture the image after first modulating the
light only at the center spot of the monitor.
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "EXP
MEASURE", and press the SET button.
[_: Multi-section light-measuring
[_]: Center-weighted light-measuring
[_: Spot light-measuring
2
Select the desired light-
measuring mode, and press the
SET button.
• This completes the light-
measuring mode setting.
• When spot light-measuring is
selected, the light-measuring
spot mark [] appears in the
center of the monitor.
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ISO SENSITIVITY
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to
the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a
fixed setting.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "ISO',
and press the SET button.
[_: The ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50
to 1000; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 200).
[_]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50.
[_]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100.
[_: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200.
[_]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400.
[_]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800.
_: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600.
_: Sets sensitivity to ISO 3200 (video clip recording: ISO 1600).
*The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity.
2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
• This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.
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HINT
• When the ISO sensitivity is set to _, video clips, as well as still images
captured during video clip recording, will be recorded at ISO _.
• By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may
increase or the images may be irregular.
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 151), you can
change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen.
CAUTION
Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?
• if recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set
to _ or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.
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WHITE BALANCE
This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting
conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change
the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "WHITE
BALANCE", and press the SET button.
[_ : The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically
based on the natural and artificial light conditions.
_: For shooting outside on a sunny day.
[_]: For shooting outside on a cloudy day.
_: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.
[_: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.
[_]: This setting is used for a more accurate white balance using the
existing light source (one push). Please use it when the light source
cannot be identified, for example.
Setting procedure
(_ Select the _ icon.
Q Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of
paper, etc.), and press the SET button.
• This completes the white balance setting.
2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
• This completes the white balance setting.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
• Perform step 1, select _, and then press the SET button.
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EXPOSURE SETTING
The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user.
1
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"EXPOSURE", and press the SET button,
[_: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to
the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program
RE).
Example: For simple shooting with minimum setup, using the
camera's automatic settings.
[_]: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed. The camera
automatically sets an appropriate aperture size based on this setting
(shutter speed priority AE).
Example: To set a fast shutter speed for capturing a clear image
of a fast-moving object, or to set a slow shutter speed to shoot
the flow of a background scene.
By using the flash in combination with a slow shutter speed, you
can create beautiful photographs of people against a
background night scene (slow synchro photography).
[_: This allows you to set a specific aperture size. The camera
automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed based on this
setting (aperture priority AE).
Example: To open the aperture for portraits with a blurred
background (for a shallow field depth), or to close the aperture
for a clear foreground and background (for a deep field depth).
[_]: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and aperture size
(manual exposure control).
Example: When shooting in a dark location without using the
flash, set the shutter to stay open for a longer time (slow shutter).
When used for shooting nighttime scenes, you can capture lights
flowing across the image.
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EXPOSURE SETTING
2
Select the desired icon from the
exposure menu, and press the
SET button.
<If [_, [_ or [_ was
selected>
(_) Toggle the SET button up or
down to select aperture value
or shutter speed.
(D Toggle the SET button left or
right to change the setting for
the selected parameter.
IS ut te speed
3 Press the SET button.
• This completes the exposure setting.
HINT
• To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is
recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
• A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker
environment, but noise in the image may be increased.
• To minimize noise in the image, enable the noise reduction function
(page 153).
• The exposure setting automatically becomes [7_ if the scene select
function is active.
• When the exposure setting is set to [_ and the aperture size is set to 4.7
or less, the shutter speed cannot be set to 1/500.
• In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec.
• Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed
during video clip recording is 1/30 sec.
• If the exposure setting is set to [_[_], [_ or [_, by assigning an operation
shortcut to the SET button (page 151), you can select the [_, [_ or [_
exposure setting from the Shooting Screen.
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FACE CHASER
As you record, the face chaser detects the subject's face, and adjusts the
brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the
subject's face.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FACE
CHASER", and press the SET button.
[_: The face chaser function is enabled.
_: The face chaser function is not enabled.
2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the face chaser setting.
HINT
When the face chaser is set to ON...
• Each face in the Shooting Screen is marked with a green frame.
• Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame.
• When shooting begins, the frames marking the faces that are in focus
change to orange.
• The scene select function setting automatically changes to _.
• When you play back an image that was captured using the face chaser
function and magnify it, the magnified image will be centered on the face(s)
that were focused on.
CAUTION
• The face chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being
used.
• The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.
• The face chaser function may not work when the subject's face in the
monitor is relatively small or appears dark.
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PHOTO WIDE D-RANGE
By using the photo wide D-range feature, even in an image comprised of both
bright and dark subjects, all the subjects will be captured at a natural
brightness level. For example, when a strong backlight is created, as can
occur when photographing in bright surroundings, a subject in a bright
background appears completely white. Furthermore, the details of dark areas
created by the shadows of a backlight are normally obscured in blackness.
Shooting with the photo wide D-range function smoothly adjusts the
brightness levels from light areas to dark areas.
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"PHOTO WIDE-D', and press the SET button.
ON:
Photos are captured with the wide D-range function enabled.
OFF:
The wide D-range function is not enabled.
2 Select the desired setting and press the SET button.
• This completes the photo wide D-range setting.
HINT
Other settings during photo wide D-range shooting
• When the photo wide D-range is set to "ON", the following settings
automatically change as indicated.
Flash (page 102): Disabled (no flash)
Exposure (page 114):
Noise reduction (page 153): "PHOTO NR" is "OFF"
Flicker reduction (page 156): "OFF"
• During video clip recording, the photo wide D-range is automatically
switched to "OFF".
• The field of view of captured images will appear slightly narrow.
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CAUTION
• The photo wide D-range effect may be insignificant if you are shooting in
an extremely bright or extremely dark environment.
• Note that the exposure time during photo wide D-range shooting is
comparatively longer than for normal shooting.
• When there are smear or flare effects in the image, or when it is misty,
shooting with the photo wide D-range function enabled may in some cases
produce an unnatural appearing image.
• Depending on the surrounding conditions, for example, when the light
sources of light and dark areas are different, an unnatural appearing image
may be produced.
• Image processing after shooting may take some time.
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HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE
When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears
even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure
compensation settings.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "HIGH
SENSITIVITY", and press the SET button.
[}_]: The high sensitivity mode is activated.
[_]: The high sensitivity mode is not activated.
2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the high sensitivity mode setting.
CAUTION
Limitations of the high sensitivity mode
• If the exposure (page 114) is set to [_, [_ or [_], or if the flicker
reduction function (page 156) is set to "ON", the high sensitivity mode
automatically changes to "OFF".
• When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip
motion will appear uneven during playback.
• When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure
may not function effectively.
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DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled
during zoom shooting.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select
"DIGITAL ZOOM", and press the SET button.
[_]: Digital zoom can be used.
_: Digital zoom cannot be used.
2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the digital zoom
setting.
HINT
• The digital zoom does not function in the following situation:
When the still image mode is set to [_].
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button
(page 151), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images.
1
2
3
Assign the operation
shortcut to the SET button
(page 151).
Toggle the SET button in
the direction for which the
operation shortcut was
assigned.
• The exposure
compensation bar
appears.
Toggle the SET button to
the left or right to adjust the
exposure.
• The exposure
compensation numerical
value is shown at the left
end of the exposure
compensation bar.
• The exposure
compensation can be set
to a value from -1.8 EV to
+1.8 EV.
The exposure
compensation bar is
canceled when the MENU
button or the SET button is
pressed.
SET button
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Exposure compensation bar
HINT
The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:
• When the pointer is set to the center position.
• When the camera is set to the playback mode.
• After the power is turned off.
• When the camera is set to the standby mode.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a "slideshow" format.
In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects
and BGM.
1 Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 49), select
"SLIDESHOW', and press the
SET button.
MODE:
Specify the file type to play back.
ALL:
Play back all files.
MOVIE:
Play back video clips and audio
files.
PHOTO:
Play back still image files.
TIME:
Adjust the transition speed (the
period that an image is displayed
before it changes to the next image).
EFFECT:
Select a transition effect as an image
changes to the next image.
BGM:
Specify the settings for playing
background music during slideshow
playback.
START:
Begin slideshow playback.
<Changing a setting>
Q Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.
Q Toggle the SET button up or down to change the setting.
Q Press the SET button.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
2 Select "START" and press the SET button.
• Slideshow playback begins.
• To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
HINT
BGM for video clips?
• When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track
is played back; the BGM is not played.
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FILE PROTECT
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.
1 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and
display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49).
2
3
Select "PROTECT" and press the
SET button.
• "LOCK" appears.
• If the protect mode has already
been enabled for the file, then
"UNLOCK" appears.
Toggle the SET button up or
down to select "LOCK", and
press the SET button.
• The protect mode is set for the
file.
• The protect mark _ indicates
that the file is locked.
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• Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the
card is reformatted (page 170).
HINT
To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...
• Toggle the SET button to the left or right.
To cancel the protect mode for a file...
• Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark _ will
disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can
use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is
displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Display the NORMAL Mode I ii_ _il_'_T_N_ _ I_
Playback Menu (page 49), select
"PRINT INSTRUCTIONS", and _ ;
press the SET button.
ALL IMAGES:
The specified printing instructions _i_ /
apply to all the images. _ _
EACH IMAGE:
The printing instructions are
specified for each individual image.
INDEX:
All the still images are printed as
miniature images (thumbnail
images), several images on one
print.
ALL CLEAR:
Clear all the printing instructions.
This cannot be selected if no printing
instructions have been specified for
the image.
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HINT
Printing a single frame from a video clip
• To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still
image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image
(page 85).
About the DPOF format
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect
your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can
also set the printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the
requested images printed automatically (page 189).
About the finished prints
• Rotated images (page 131) will be printed in their original orientation.
• The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and
printer used.
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH
IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL
IMAGES).
1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 125).
2 Select "ALL IMAGES" or "EACH
IMAGE".
ALL IMAGES:
The printing instructions are applied
to all the images.
EACH IMAGE:
The printing instructions are applied
only to the image currently
displayed.
3
Press the SET button.
• The Date/Copies Print Screen
appears.
• If "EACH IMAGE" was selected,
toggle the SET button to the left
or right to display the desired
image to print.
• The printing instructions that are
currently active for the displayed
image are shown. You can toggle
the SET button to the left or right
to confirm the printing
instructions for each image.
Printing instructions
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<Completed printing
instructions>
4
Specify whether the date is
displayed on the print, and the
number of prints,
<Specify the number of prints>
• Toggle the SET button up or
down.
• The quantity indication
changes.
• Display the desired number
of prints.
• Press the SET button.
• The number of prints is set.
<Specify dated prints>
• From the screen on which the
number of prints is set, press the
zoom switch.
• Press the SET button.
Dated prints
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5 Press the MENU button.
• The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated
prints are stored.
• The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen.
HINT
Can't specify dated prints?
• Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the
camera's date and time setting was completed.
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an "index print"
This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.
1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 125).
2 Select "INDEX".
3
Press the SET button.
• The Index Print Screen appears.
SET:
Specify an index print copy.
EXIT:
Discontinue the setting procedure,
and return to the Printing
Instructions Screen.
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button.
• This completes the setting for the
index print. You are returned to
the Printing instructions Screen.
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To cancel the index print setting
• Follow steps 1 and 2, select "CLEAR" in step 3, and press the SET button.
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Delete the printing instructions for all images.
1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 125).
2 Select "ALL CLEAR".
3
Press the SET button.
• The Confirm All Clear Screen
appears.
CANCEL:
Clear the printing instructions for all
images.
EXIT:
Cancel the clear procedure and
return to the Printing Instructions
Screen.
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• All the printing instructions are
cleared and you are returned to the
Printing Instructions Screen.
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ROTATE STILL IMAGE
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
1 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the NORMAL
Mode Playback Menu (page 49).
2
Select "ROTATE", and press the
SET button.
RIGHT:
Rotates image clockwise
90 degrees.
LEFT:
Rotates image counterclockwise
90 degrees.
3 Select "RIGHT" or "LEFT", and press the SET button.
• Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90
degrees.
HINT
• An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.
To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the
rotate image procedure (page 124).
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REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE
(RESIZE)
A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate
image.
1 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display
the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49).
2
Select "RESIZE", and press the
SET button.
<For still images with a 4:3
vertical-to-horizontal aspect ratio>
2M (4:3): The size changes to
1600 x 1200 pixels.
O.3M (4:3): The size changes to
640 x 480 pixels.
<For still images with a 16:9
aspect ratio>
2M (16:9): The size changes to
1920 x 1080 pixels.
O.9M (16:9): The size changes to
1280 x 720 pixels.
Select the new image size, and press the SET button.
• Resizing begins.
HINT
Why can't the image be resized?
• An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a
larger size.
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CORRECTING THE CONTRAST
Correct the contrast in a photo.
1 Display the image to be modified, and display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 49).
2
3
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Select "CORRECTION", and
press the SET button.
• Image editing begins. During image
processing, "Processing" is shown on
the screen.
• When editing is completed, the
modified image is shown. Check the
image to see if the post-processing
result is satisfactory.
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Press the SET button.
• A screen appears for you to
specify whether or not to save
the original image.
SAVE AS NEW:
The corrected image is saved as a
separate image, and the original
image is preserved.
OVERWRITE:
The original file is deleted, and only
the corrected image is saved.
5
Select the desired method to save the corrected image, and press
the SET button.
• The corrected image is saved, and you are returned to the Edit Photo
Screen.
HINT
If the "Contrast correction not successful" message appears...
• The camera was not able to successfully repair the image.
• The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera
detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a
flaw.
Concerning the date and time information for the saved image
• When an image is corrected and saved, the recorded date and time of
capture (Exif information) remains unchanged from the original image.
However, the file date shown on the computer changes to the date and time
the image was revised.
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new
video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips
together and save them as one separate clip ("joining").
Specify the frames
(Q, (D) where the
video clip is to be
cut.
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® ®
Extract the specified portion.
[Two ways to cut the
video clip]
• Trim away portions
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portion ®.
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• Delete portion ®,
and join portions @ o.
and ©.
• The original
video clip is °,,
not affected.
(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is
saved.)
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Specify the video clip that will come first.
Specify the video clip that you wish to
append (join).
Join the video clips.
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Caution when editing video clips
• When editing video clips, do not move the REC/PLAY switch. If you move
the REC/PLAY switch while editing video clips, not only will the editing not
be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.
• As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may
become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips. In this
case, you will need to free some of the memory on the card by deleting
files that are no longer necessary (page 88).
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
1
2
3
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.
Display the NORMAL Mode ,_;
Playback Menu (page 49), select
button."EDITVIDEO", and press the SET
Select "CUT" and press the SET
button.
• The Cutting Screen appears.
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5
Specify the start point of the extract.
• Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video
clip extract will start.
• Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the
video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the
start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract.
• If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract,
proceed to step 5.
<Procedure>
Play:
After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the right for
about 2 seconds for forward playback, or to the left for reverse
playback.
Pause:
During playback, press the SET button.
Accelerated playback:
During playback, toggle the SET button to the left or right to change
the playback speed.
Single frame:
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right to move
forward one frame, or to the left to move back one frame.
Toggle the SET button up.
• The start point of the video clip
extract is set, and the screen to
specify the end point appears.
• Specify the end point of the
extract by following the same
procedure as in step 5.
<When joining the first and latter
portions>
(_) Toggle the SET button down.
• Each time the SET button is
toggled down, the sections to
delete and the sections to
save are reversed.
(D Specify the end point of the
extract. The frame following the
end point of the extract will be
the start point of the latter portion
to be joined.
Approximate playback time
End point
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
6
Press the [ JE1/ II_ ] button.
• A screen appears for you to
select either to save the edited
video clip as a new (separate)
file, orto delete the original video
clip and replace it with the edited
video clip.
SAVE AS NEW:
The edited video clip will be
saved as a new file. The original
video clip remains unchanged.
OVERWRITE:
The original video clip will be
deleted. Only the edited video clip
will be saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the edited video clip
before saving it.
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Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
• Editing starts.
• When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu.
HINT
• You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected.
• If the "Card full" message appears, you will need to free some of the
memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
CAUTION
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge
• During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.
• It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
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CAUTION
• Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
2
Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 49), select
"EDIT VIDEO", and press the SET
button,
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Move the orange frame to the
video clip you wish to join, and
press the SET button.
• The specified video clip is
labeled with a number.
• Up to 9 video clips can be
selected.
• To cancel a selection and
remove the number label from a
video clip, select the video clip
and press the SET button.
4
Press the [ J_ / I_1 ] button.
• A screen appears for you to
select either to save the joined
video clip as a new (separate)
file, orto delete the original video
clips and replace them with the
joined video clip.
SAVE AS NEW:
The joined video clip will be saved
as a new file. The original video
clips remain unchanged.
OVERWRITE:
The original video clips will be
deleted. Only the joined video clip
will be saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the joined video clip
before saving it.
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Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
• Editing starts.
• When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu.
HINT
• If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible
to either "SAVE AS NEW" or "OVERWRITE".
• If the original video clip is protected, even if you select "OVERWRITE" in
step 5 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased.
If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection
(page 124).
• If the "Card full" message appears, you will need to free some of the
memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
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DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES
(INFORMATION SCREEN)
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file
was recorded with your camera.
1 Display the desired file on
the camera monitor.
2
Press the MENU button for
at least 1 second.
• The Information Screen
appears.
• If the MENU button is
pressed again, the
Information Screen is
canceled.
(_) Video clip mode settings
Image or sound number
(_ Protect setting
Q File size
O Shooting or recording
time
O Exposure compensation
setting
Q Aperture value
Shutter speed
O Remaining battery
charge
O Date and time of image
O Still image resolution
settings
O ISO sensitivity setting
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<Still image file>
<Audio file>
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING
MENU
The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.
1 Turn on the camera, set it to the
NORMAL mode, and press the
MENU button.
2
Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3),
and press the SET button.
• The Option Setting Menu
appears.
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and press the SET button.
• The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
• To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
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SCREEN DISPLAY
Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 144).
2
Select "INFO DISPLAY", and
press the SET button.
SHOW ALL:
Display the capture date and
playback time (for video clips).
DATE & TIME:
Display the capture date.
COUNTER:
Display the video clip playback
time.
OFF:
Do not display the capture date and
playback time.
3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the screen display setting.
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SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY
The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the
camera is turned on in the recording mode.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 144).
2
Select "STARTUP DISPLAY", and
press the SET button.
DATE & TIME:
The camera's date and time setting
is shown.
Xacti:
The Xacti logo is shown.
OFF:
No startup display.
3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• The selected startup display is set.
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OPERATION SOUNDS
Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned
on/off or when the operation buttons ([ O ] button, SET button, MENU
button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to
enable/disable the audio guide.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 144).
2
Select "OPERATION BEEP", and
press the SET button.
• If "ALL OFF" is selected and the
SET button pressed, all the
operation sounds are muted.
• If the MENU button is pressed,
you are returned to the Option
Screen.
TURN ON/OFF:
Mute or enable the sound that is
produced when the power is turned
on or off.
SHUTTER:
Select the sound that is produced
when the [ O ] button is pressed, or
when a photo is taken using the self-
timer.
KEY SW:
Select the sound that is produced
when the SET button, MENU button,
etc. are pressed.
AUDIO GUIDE:
Mute or enable the camera's audio
help guide.
OPERATION VOL:
Adjust the volume of the operation
sounds.
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Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
• The screen to select operation sounds appears.
<If "TURN ON/OFF" or "AUDIO GUIDE" is selected>
• The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
• Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,
and press the SET button.
ON: Activates the sound.
OFF: Deactivates the sound.
<If "SHUTTER" or "KEY SW" is selected>
• The screen to select the operation sounds appears.
• Select from 8 different sounds (A to H).
• You can toggle the SET button right to preview the selected
operation sound.
• If "OFF" is selected, no sound is produced.
• Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,
and press the SET button.
<If "OPERATION VOL." was selected>
• The screen to select the volume for the operation sounds appears.
• You can select an operation sound volume from 1 (minimum) to
7 (maximum).
• Toggle the SET button up or down to select the volume, and press
the SET button.
4 Press the MENU button.
• The operation sound settings are completed.
HINT
• If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to
turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a
convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not
want them to be audible.
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POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-
view) after the [ O ] button is pressed.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 144).
2
Select "POST VIEW", and press
the SET button.
1 sec:
The post-view image is displayed
for 1 second.
2 sec:
The post-view image is displayed
for 2 seconds.
OFF:
The post-view image is not
displayed.
3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the post-view setting.
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SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE
FILES
Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 144).
2
Select "REC FOLDER", and press
the SET button.
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• Select the desired folder number.
3
Press the SET button.
• This completes the create/select folder setting.
• If you created a new folder, it automatically becomes the selected
recording folder.
CAUTION
When an existing folder cannot be selected or a new one created...
• A folder cannot be selected if it was created using a different device, or if it
already contains the maximum number of files.
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ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled
up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 144).
2
Select "SHORTCUTS", and
press the SET button.
(_ Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled up.
_ Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled down.
Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled to the
left.
Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled to the
right.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
The most commonly used
settings are automatically
assigned.
SET button operations
3
Select the SET button operation to which you wish to assign the
function, and press the SET button.
• The screen to assign a function to the key appears.
OFF: No operation shortcut is assigned to the key.
AF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 76).
AE LOCK: Lock the exposure setting.
FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 72 and 107). (This operation
shortcut can be assigned only to the _ or (._ key.)
[_ FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 77 and 102).
EXP COMPENSATION: Adjust the exposure (page 121).
ISO: Set the ISO sensitivity (page 111).
SELF-TIMER: Set the self-timer (page 103).
EXPOSURE: Set the exposure value for the exposure setting
(page 114).
DISP. ON/OFF:Turn the shooting settings display on/off.
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Toggle the SET button up or
down.
• Display the function you wish to
assign to the key.
5
6
Press the SET button.
• The selected function is
assigned to the key, and you are
returned to the Shortcuts
Screen.
• To assign functions to the other
keys, repeat steps 3 through 5.
Press the MENU button.
• The screen to confirm the
shortcut settings appears, and
then you are returned to the
Option Setting Menu.
• This completes the shortcuts
setting.
<To confirm the assigned
shortcuts>
• On the screen in step 2, press
the MENU button, and the
screen to confirm the shortcut
settings appears.
<When "RECOMMENDED
SETTINGS" is selected>
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NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION
Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise
such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 144).
2
3
Select "NOISE REDUCTION", and
press the SET button.
PHOTO NR:
Turn ON/OFF the image noise
reduction function during still image
shooting.
WIND SOUND NR:
Turn ON/OFF the wind noise
reduction function during video clip/
audio recording.
Select the desired function and press the SET button.
• The screen to select ON or OFF appears.
ON:
Noise is reduced.
OFF:
Noise is not reduced.
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4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
• This completes the noise reduction setting.
HINT
• The still image NR function is effective when the shutter speed is
1/4 second or less.
• Compared to normal shooting, when the still image NR function is enabled,
the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer.
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ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY
The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 144).
2
Select "IMAGE SETTINGS", and
press the SET button.
NORMAL:
Shoot with image quality at normal.
VIVID:
Color saturation is increased.
SOFT:
The sharpness is subdued for a
softer image.
SOFT&VIVID:
The sharpness is softened and
color saturation is increased.
3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• This completes the image quality setting.
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FLICKER-REDUCTION
The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video
clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting
pulsates at the frequency of the power supply.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 144).
2
Select "FLICKER REDUCT", and
press the SET button.
ON:
Turns on the flicker-reduction
setting.
OFF:
Turns off the flicker-reduction
setting.
3
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
• This completes the flicker-reduction
setting.
HINT
• If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a
halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light
areas, may occur.
• The exposure setting and flicker reduction function cannot both be enabled
at the same time.
• When the flicker-reduction function is set to "ON", the shutter speed during
video clip recording becomes 1/100 sec.
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MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
Adjust the brightness of the camera's monitor display. Use this adjustment
when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 144).
2 Select "BRIGHTNESS", and
press the SET button.
3
Toggle the SET button to the left
or right to set the brightness, and
press the SET button.
• The monitor brightness is set.
HINT
• The display in step 2 can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen.
Press the MENU button for at least 1 second; the brightness control
display will appear, and you can then adjust the monitor brightness.
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ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
The input level of a microphone connected to the camera can be adjusted.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 144).
2 Select "EXT MIC VOLUME", and _LL_'3_'& :VUL :M_ /
press the SET button.
3 Toggle the SET button to the left
or right to adjust the input level, __
and press the SET button.
• This completes the input level _ TIN_ @iJ!_
setting for the external
microphone.
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SCREEN LANGUAGE
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of
several languages.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 144).
K. Select "LANGUAGE", and press
the SET button.
E]_ : Japanese
ENGLISH: English
FRANCAIS: French
DEUTSCH: German
ESPANOL: Spanish
ITALIANO: Italian
NEDERLANDS: Dutch
PYCCKVtR : Russian
PORTUGUES: Portuguese
TORK(_E: Turkish
m__u : Thai
_'=_0_: Korean
_(_1): Chinese (simplified)
_(_): Chinese (traditional)
3 Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
• The selected display language is set.
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TV OUTPUT SETTING
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera's USB/AV
terminal, COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 144).
2
Select "TV OUTPUT", and press
the SET button.
TV SYSTEM:
Set the type of TV signal that is
output from the COMPONENT/AV
terminal.
TV TYPE:
Set the TV's aspect ratio.
HDMI:
Set the signal that is output from
the HDMI terminal.
COMPONENT:
Set the signal that is output from the
COMPONENT/AV terminal.
HDMI-CEC:
Set the HDMI-CEC function.
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Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.
<If "TV SYSTEM" is selected>
NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.
PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.
<If "TV TYPE" is selected>
4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is
connected.
16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is
connected.
<If "HDMI" is selected>
AUTO: The output signal is automatically set to match the connected
TV.
72013: Choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 720p
connector.
1989i: Choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 1080i
connector.
48013: Choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 480p
connector.
* Does not work with 480i connector.
<If "COMPONENT" is selected>
720p: Choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 720p
connector.
lO8Oi: Choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 1080i
connector.
48013: Choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 48013
connector.
* Does not work with 480i connector.
<If "HDMI-CEC" is selected>
ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to "ON".
OFF: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to "OFF".
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4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter.
5 Press the SET button.
6 Press the MENU button.
• This completes the TV output setting.
HINT
About the HDMI-CEC function
• This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI cable, a
control signal is output to electronic devices and the operation of multiple
devices is coordinated.
• The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is
connected to a SANYO TV that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.
• HDMI-CEC works to couple the TV power source and the camera power
source, for example, but the camera's power save function is disabled.
• For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your
TV's instruction manual.
(As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorcorporate the HDMI-CEC function
have not been released.)
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TV OUTPUT SETTING
• Relation between "TV TYPE" setting and TV display
The tables below show the video signal that is output when the "TV TYPE"
setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect
function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not
change at all.
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Video clip in SD
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16:9 16:9
Still image
(4:3)
Video clip in SD
mode
Video clip in HD
mode
* The still image examples are for images captured in a 16:9 still image mode.
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• The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured in a 16:9 still image
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POWER SAVE FUNCTION
Your camera has a "power save" function whereby the power automatically
turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works
to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to
prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left
on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save
function is activated.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 144).
2
Select "POWER SAVE", and
press the SET button.
BATT:REC:
Set the standby time for the
shooting modes when the battery
pack is used.
BATT: PLAY:
Set the standby time for the
playback modes when the battery
pack is used.
AC: REC/PLAY:
Set the standby time for the
shooting and playback modes when
using an AC power source.
BLUE LIGHT:
Turn the ring-type blue LED
indicator encircling the [ I_1 ]/[ II1_ ]
buttons ON or OFR
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Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
• The Set Standby Time Screen appears.
4 Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time.
<If "BATT:REC", "BATT:PLAY" or "AC:REC/PLAY" was selected in
step 3>
Up:
Increases the standby time.
Down:
Decreases the standby time.
<If "BLUE LIGHT" was selected in step 3>
ON:
The ring LED is lit.
OFF:
The ring LED is not lit.
5 Press the SET button.
6 Press the MENU button.
• The standby time is set.
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FILE NO. MEMORY
If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the
captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently
reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again
begin from 0001. This is because the file number memory function is set to
"OFF", and consequently it results in more than one card containing images
with the same numbers. By setting the file number memory function to "ON",
even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the
consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number
recorded by the camera.
<File number memory function "OFF">
File name (image number)
0001,0002 ...... 0012, 0013
Replace card
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I CardB I 0001,0002 0012, 0013
<File number memory function "ON">
File name (image number)0001,0002 ...... 0012, 0013
Replace card
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I CardB I 0014,0015 0025, 0026
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• If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are
assigned as follows.
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
J CardA J 0001,0002 ..... 0012,0013
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When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.
_ CardA _ 0001,0002 ..... 0012,0013
Replace card
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FILE NO. MEMORY
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 144).
2
Select "FILE NO. CONT'D", and
press the SET button.
ON:
The file number memory function is
on.
OFF:
The file number memory function is
off.
3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
• The selected file number memory function is set.
HINT
• Until the file number memory function is turned "OFF", consecutive file
names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number memory
function be returned to "OFF" at the end of each photography session.
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FORMATTING A CARD
A card must be formatted with this camera:
• After purchasing, when used for the first time, or
• If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.
The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the "LOCK" position.
Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the
unlocked position.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 144).
2
SETSelect"FORMAT", and press thebutton.
• In normal use, a full format is not • r, ,, .*
necessary. However, in case a
card error occurs even after ___
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3 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.
• A confirmation screen appears.
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FORMATTING A CARD
4 Select "YES", and press the SET button.
• Formatting begins.
• During formatting, "Formatting" and "do not power off" are shown on
the monitor.
CAUTION
Caution during formatting
• Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.
Formatting erases the data
• When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.
Protected data (page 124) is also erased, so before formatting a card, any
data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer's hard
disk or other storage medium.
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from
a reformatted card)
• If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the
camera or a computer, the card's control data may be merely modified and
the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.
• In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted
card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is
used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even
by the use of data recovery software.
• If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically
destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is
recommended that you use the camera's full format function to reformat
the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data.
Managing data is the responsibility of the user.
HINT
To cancel formatting
• In step 4, select "NO", and press the SET button.
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.
1 Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 144).
2
Select "RESET SETTINGS", and
press the SET button.
RESET:
Reset to the factory-preset settings.
EXIT:
Do not change the settings, and
return to the Option Setting Menu.
3
Select "RESET", and press the
SET button.
• The camera settings are reset to
the factory-preset settings.
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• Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:
Date and time setting
Language setting
TV system setting
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD
MEMORY
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording
time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of
images and recording time for specific cards, please see "Possible No. of
Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time" on page 222.
Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC,
and turn on the camera.
• The remaining number of images
appears in the upper left of the
monitor.
• The remaining video recording
time appears in the upper right of
the monitor.
• The remaining number of images
and video recording time will
differ depending on the resolution
and compression settings.
Remaining number of images
Remaining video
recording time
Set the camera to the audio
recording mode (page 96).
• The remaining audio recording
time is shown.
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HINT
• When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is "0", you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete
them (page 88) from the card.
• When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is "0", it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a
lower resolution setting (pages 71, 93 and 94), or selecting a different
image quality setting.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING
BATTERY PACK CHARGE
When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be
checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an
image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack
operation, see page 221.
Display the Shooting Menu or
Playback Menu (page 49).
• The battery pack remaining
charge indicator appears in the
lower right corner of the monitor.
• Due to the battery pack
characteristics, when the
ambient temperature is low,
Q may appear early for an
incorrect indication of the
remaining charge.
Also, depending on the
conditions of use of the camera
or the ambient conditions
(temperature, etc.), the indicated
remaining charge may change.
Therefore, this indication can only
be used as a general
approximation of the remaining
charge.
Battery pack remaining
charge indicator
Battery pack
remaining Battery remaining charge
charge indicator
No indication, or
Approx. full.
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
C_ back images.
If this icon flashes when the [ I_ ] button or
..... C3 .......... [ I_ ] button is pressed, images cannot be
captured. Recharge the battery pack.
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HINT
• If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge
on the Information Screen (page 143).
• Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.
• Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the
flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature
(temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]) the number of images that can be
saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
• It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don't miss
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)
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CONNECTING TO A STANDARD
VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the
connection cable.
Connection
cable
Dedicated S-AV
interface cable
Dedicated
component
cable
HDMI cable
Image output Recording mode Playback
destination Standby Recording mode
Camera monitor NTSC: X
PAL: O O x
TV NTSC: O X O
PAL: X
Camera monitor X © X
TV O x O
Camera monitor x © x
TV O X O
©: Images are output X: Images are not output
Dedicated S-AV interface cable
Yellow plug:
To Video Input terminal
To AC adaptor
COMPONENT/AV terminal
• Insert the plug with the
[A] mark facing up.
Set the input to
"VIDEO".
Not connected*
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal
* When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.
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ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY
<When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal>
Dedicated S-AV
interface cable
Yellow plug:
Not connected*
To AC adaptor
COMPONENT/AV terminal _
• Insert the plug with the
[A] mark facing up.
Set the input to
"VIDEO".
S-terminal
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal
* When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV
monitor.
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ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY
If your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i input terminal, you can enjoy the high video
quality of component output from your camera.
Dedicated component cable
To AC
adaptor
White plug:
To Audio Input (L) terminal
Red plug:
To Audio Input (R) terminal
COMPONENT/AV terminal
Set the input to
• Insert the plug with the "VIDEO".
[A] mark facing up.
To 480p/720p/1080i
input terminal
NOTE
If your TV does not have 480p/720p/1080i video input capability
• The images will not appear on the TV.
Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen
• The Menu Screen appears only on the TV monitor, so please operate the
camera while looking at the TV monitor.
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
• When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
• Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
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HDMI cable
(recommended accessory)
• Please affix the cores (included)
<Docking station end>
Core (large)
<TV end>
HINT
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
H Mll TM
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PLAYING BACK ON A TV
• After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the
terminal to which the camera is connected.
• When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera's
monitor.
• The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the
camera's monitor.
Audio playback: see page 97
• The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 82).
• The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back audio recordings as well.
• Use the TV controls to adjust the playback volume. The camera's controls
will not work to adjust the volume.
• If the camera set in the docking station is in the sleep mode, press the
operation mode button on the docking station, or the ON/OFF button on
the remote control unit, to turn the camera on.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
• When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
• Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
HINT
About the display when the "PAL" TV system is selected (page 160) and
the supplied S-AV interface cable is used to connect the camera to the
TV
During recording: The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear
on the TV.
During playback: The image appears on the TV only; it does not appear on
the monitor.
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Xacti Library
The Xacti Library feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera
to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them back on
your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view full high-definition
images right on your TV screen.
In addition, you have access to file operations such as copy and delete, as
well as file management using the calendar.
For detailed information about using Xacti Library, please see the separate
Xacti Library Instruction Manual.
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PictBridge MODE
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera's monitor can be used to
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).
1 Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the
camera, and turn on the printer.
2 use the supplied docking station to connect the camera to the
printer.
To AC adaptor
USB terminal
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To USB connector
Dedicated USB interface cable
• Insert the plug with the [A] mark facing
up.
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4
Select "PRINTER", and press the SET button.
The PictBridge printing mode is
activated.
• The camera switches to the
PictBridge printing mode, and
the PictBridge Menu Screen
appears.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
• When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
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• If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that "0
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PRINTING
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
1 Complete the printing setup (page 183).
2 Select the one image icon [_,
and press the SET button.
• The screen to select imagesfOrprintingappears. _:!C0py
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• Specify the image to print.
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Specify the number of prints.
Q Toggle the SET button up to
select "COPIES", and press the
SET button.
@ Toggle the SET button up or
down to specify the number of
prints.
Q Press the SET button.
• "PRINT" is selected.
5 Press the SET button.
• Printing begins.
HINT
To cancel printing
Q During printing, toggle the SET button down.
• The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.
(D Select "CANCEL:', and press the SET button.
• If "EXIT" is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
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PRINTING
Print all of the images on the card.
Complete the print preparations (page 183).
1
2 Select the all images icon _],
and press the SET button.
• The Print All Images Screen
appears.
3 Select "PRINT", and press the
SET button.
• Printing begins.
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Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the
card
• Delete unwanted images before printing.
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Make an index print of all the images on the card.
1 Complete the print preparations (page 183).
2
3
Select the index print icon _,
and press the SET button.
•TheindexPrintScreenappears
Select "PRINT", and press the
SET button.
• Printing begins.
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PRINTING
Procedure to print all the ordered images.
1 Complete the print preparations (page 125), and complete the print
preparations (page 183).
2
Select the DPOF icon [_], and
press the SET button.
• The Print Requested Images
Screen appears.
3
Select "PRINT", and press the
SET button.
• Printing begins.
• Printing begins about 1 minute
after the SET button is pressed.
HINT
• in step 2, if you toggle the SET button to the left or right, you can view each
image and confirm its printing instructions.
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• Requested images printing [_ is not possible if a printer is used that does
not support your camera's DPOF function.
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Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as
paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.
1 Complete the print preparations (page 183).
2
Select the printer settings icon
[_], and press the SET button.
• The Printer Settings Screen
appears.
MEDIA TYPE:
Specify the type of paper used for
printing.
PAPER SIZE:
Specify the size of paper used for
printing.
LAYOUT:
Specify how the images are to be
arranged on the paper.
QUALITY:
Select the print quality for the
images.
DATE STAMP:
Print the date the photo was taken.
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PRINTING
3
Adjust the printer settings.
(_ Toggle the SET button up or
down to select a printer
setting parameter, and press
the SET button.
• The screen to set the
selected parameter appears.
_:_ Toggle the SET button up or
down to adjust the setting,
and press the SET button.
• The selected parameter is
set, and you are returned to
the Printer Settings Screen.
• Follow the same procedure
to adjust the other
parameters, as desired.
• The contents of the settings
that can be made for each
parameter will differ
depending on the printer.
<When "PRINTER VALUES" is
selected>
• The images will be printed
according to the settings specified
on the printer side.
4 Press the MENU button.
• You are returned to the PictBridge Menu Screen.
HINT
• The printer setting parameters will differ depending on the printer that is
connected.
• To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera's Printer
Settings Screen, select "PRINTER VALUES".
• If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera's
printer settings will automatically change to "PRINTER VALUES".
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CONNECTING A MICROPHONE/
HEADPHONES
A commercially sold stereo microphone as well as headphones can be
connected to the camera.
-- To reduce spurious --
radiation
• Please affix a small core
(supplied) to the cable. MIC terminal
Supplied microphone
connection cable
Connect headphones here
Stereo microphone
HINT
• The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 158).
• When an external microphone is connected, the camera's stereo
microphone is disabled.
• When headphones are connected, the internal speaker output is turned
OFR
• It is recommended that you do not use headphones while driving an
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SHOE MOUNT
Various devices--such as an external microphone, an auxiliary flash unit, a
video light, etc.--can be attached to the shoe mount on top of the camera.
Use the shoe mount for superior image quality when shooting.
CAUTION
• Take care not to apply undue force when attaching a device to the
camera's shoe mount, as doing so may damage the shoe mount or the
adaptor on the device.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer
in this compilation of commonly asked questions.
Question Answer Action
Why doesn't the Due to cold Place the camera in
power turn on? temperatures, the your pocket to warm
battery pack it up before using it.
temporarily lost its
power.
Why is the battery The ambient Keep the battery
pack consumed temperature is pack in an
so quickly even very low. environment of 10 to
after it was fully 40 °C (50 to 104°F).
Power recharged?
Why doesn't The battery pack Replace with a new
recharging end? life has expired, battery pack. If this
is not effective,
consult your dealer.
Why does the The remaining Use the supplied AC
battery pack adaptor, or replace
icon power is low. the battery packwith
appear? a fully charged one.
Why does the A recorded file is Not a malfunction.
multi-indicator being saved on Wait until the multi-
flash red? the card. indicator turns off.
Why doesn't the The camera has Not a malfunction.
Shooting flash operate? determined that Capture the image;
the image is bright the camera will
enough and the determine when the
flash is not flash is necessary.
necessary.
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Answer
Shooting
Question
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
Action
All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
compensation are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use:
Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
[_, [_, [_]: For
printing standard
photo (photo
service) sizes.
[_, _:For
photos displayed on
a web page, or sent
as e-mail
attachments.
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Shooting
Question
What is the
difference
between the
digital zoom and
the optical zoom?
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
The video clip I
shot outdoors is
completely white.
Answer Action
Because shooting
with the optical
zoom uses the
optics of a physical
lens, you can shoot
without losing
minute details in the
image. The digital
zoom, on the other
hand, works by
magnifying a portion
of the image that
hits the image
sensor and may
produce a coarser
image.
Set the scene select
function to the
landscape
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus []_],
and set the distance
to oo
Set the flicker-
reduction setting to
off.
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Monitor
Viewing
images
Question
When used in
cold weather, why
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
moves?
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
Why is the image
too bright?
Why is the image
out of focus?
Why is a part of
the image
missing?
Answer
Condition due to
the monitor
characteristics.
The subject was
too bright.
The focus is not
locked properly.
The image was
captured at close
range.
Action
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
changing the
shooting angle.
Hold the camera
correctly and slowly
press the [ O ]
button halfway to
lock the focus. Then
press the [ O ]
button all the way to
capture the image.
When capturing an
image at close
range, compose the
image using the
monitor.
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Viewing
images
Question Action
Why is there no Play back images
image (._ is that were recorded
shown)? on a card using this
camera.
Why is the
playback image
distorted?
Why isn't the
magnified image
clear?
Why isn't the
captured image
clear?
Can I play back
image and sound
files that I edited
using my
computer?
Answer
This may happen
when trying to
play back images
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
If the subject
moves or the
camera is moved
during recording,
a distorted image
may sometimes
occur.
Due to the
characteristics of
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
The image was
captured using
the digital zoom.
Why is there a The sound of the
motor-like sound camera's
during video clip mechanical action
playback? was recorded.
Not a malfunction.
This is a
characteristic of the
CMOS sensor.
Not a malfunction.
Not a malfunction.
We cannot
guarantee the
accu rate playback of
files that have been
edited using a
computer.
Not a malfunction.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer Action
Why is there no The volume on Adjust the volume
sound? the TV is set to on the TV.
the minimum.
Connecting
to a TV
What is the
difference among
the normal video
(composite video)
output, S-video
output and
component/HDMI
output?
Can the dedicated
S-AV interface
cable and the
dedicated
component cable
be connected at
the same time
and output the
image?
Normal video
(composite video)
output: Combines Y
(luminance) signal
and chrominance
signal and outputs
the combined signal.
S-video output:
Outputs the Y signal
and chrominance
signal separately.
Component/HDMI
signal: Outputs the
Y signal, B-Y signal
and R-Y signal
separately.
The picture quality
becomes
increasingly higher,
in order from normal
video output, to
S-video output, to
component output,
to HDMI output.
You cannot output
the image when both
cables are
connected at the
same time. Connect
only one of the
cables.
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Question Answer Action
Why does a There is a Please refer to the
message appear problem with the instruction manual
Printing during PictBridge printer, for your printer.
printing?
The "Cannot edit You have Select video clips
video clips with attempted to join that have the same
unlike settings" video clips having resolution or frame
message different rate.
appears, resolutions or
frame rates.
Why is a noise Electromagnetic Move the AC
heard from a waves are emitted adaptorfurtheraway
nearby TV or from the AC from the TV or radio
radio during adaptor, when recharging the
battery battery pack.
recharging?
Why does the There is no more Delete unnecessary
Misc. "Card full" available memory files, or use a card
message appear? on the card. that has more
memory available.
Why does the Move the lock switch
"Card is to the unlocked
protected" position.
message appear?
Why can't the
camera be
operated?
The lock switch on
the card is in the
locked (protect)
position.
A temporary
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
Remove the AC
adaptor and the
battery pack from
the camera, wait a
few minutes, then
reinstall the battery
pack and try again.
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Question Answer Action
A problem such The card contains After saving your
as inability to files that were files to a different
record or play saved using a medium, format the
back occurs, device other than card.
this camera.
Misc.
Can I use my
camera abroad?
Why does the
"System error"
message appear?
A problem has
occurred within
the camera or
card.
When the camera is
connected to a TV,
you can switch the
camera's video
output to NTSC or
PAL. If you have
questions about
accessories etc.,
please consult with
a dealer near you for
advice.
Check the following
items:
Q Remove the
card and then
install it again.
(_) Remove the
battery pack and
then install it
again.
Q Install a different
card.
If "System error" still
appears after
performing the
above steps, then
take the camera to
the dealer for
service.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a
possible solution to the problem.
Problem Action Reference
page
No power.
Power
A blinking
temperature
warning icon is
shown,
and the
camera does
not turn on.
The camera
turns off by
itself.
Cause
The battery
packis dead.
The battery
pack has not
been inserted
correctly.
The battery
pack is too hot.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack. Or
connect the AC
adaptor
(supplied).
Reinsert the
battery pack,
making sure to
orient it
correctly.
Wait for the
battery pack to
cool down.
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Problem Action Reference
page
An image is
not captured
when the
[ O ] button or
[ |4 ] button is
pressed.
Shooting
Cause
The power is
not turned on.
The maximum
number of
images that
can be
captured orthe
maximum
video clip
recording time
has been
reached.
if the power
save function
was activated,
turn on the
camera before
shooting.
if the camera
was turned off,
press the ON/
OFF button to
turn it on.
Install a new
card.
Delete the
images that are
not necessary.
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Shooting
Problem
The flash does
not operate.
The digital
zoom does not
work.
Cause Action Reference
page
The flash off
mode is
selected.
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The flash unit
is not open.
The battery
pack is dead.
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
Press the [_
button to open
the flash unit.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack. Or
connect the AC
adaptor
(supplied).
Set the still
image to [_
or lower.
Set the digital
zoom setting to
"ON".
The still image
is set to [_[].
The digital
zoom setting is
set to "OFF".
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Problem Cause Action Reference
page
Shooting
A warning tone
(beep-beep-
beep) sounds,
and it is not
possible to
take a picture
using the self-
timer.
When zooming
in or out, the
zoom
movement
stops
momentarily.
There is noise
in the captured
image.
The _ icon
appears, and
shooting is not
possible.
The battery
pack is
consumed.
The optical
zoom has
moved to the
maximum
magnification
position.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is too
high.
The camera's
internal
temperature is
high.
Install a
sufficiently
recharged
battery pack.
Or connect the
AC adaptor
(supplied).
Not a
malfunction.
Release the
zoom switch,
and push it
again.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
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Discontinue
shooting, and
wait for the
camera to cool
down before
using it again.
Set the REC/
PLAY switch to
PLAY.
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Monitor image PLAY switchis 46
appears, notsetto
PLAY.
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Viewing
images
Problem
The image is
too dark.
The video clip
picture is
flickering.
Cause Action Reference
page
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other
object.
The subject
was too far
away.
The subject
was lit from
behind.
There is not
enough light.
The video clip
was filmed
under
fluorescent
lighting.
Hold the
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
Capture the
image in the
range of
operation of the
flash.
Use the forced
flash mode.
Use the
exposure
compensation
function.
Use the spot
light-measuring
mode.
Adjust the ISO
sensitivity
setting.
Set the flicker-
reduction
setting to on.
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Cause Action Reference
page
Viewing
images
Problem
The image is
too bright.
The image is
not in focus.
The forced
flash mode is
selected.
The subject
was too bright.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is
incorrect.
The subject is
too close to the
camera.
The focus
setting is not
correct.
The camera
moved when
the [ O ]
button was
pressed.
(camera
shake)
The focus is
not locked
properly.
The lens is
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Select a
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Use the
exposure 121
compensation
function.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
[_. tit
Capture the
image with the
subject within
the
photographable
range.
Select the
correct focus
setting for your
needs.
Hold the
camera
correctly and
slowly press
the [ O ]
button halfway
to lock the
focus. Then
press the [ It_ ]
button all the
way to capture
the image.
Clean the lens.
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Viewing
images
Problem Cause Action Reference
page
The colors of
the images
captured
indoors are not
correct.
A part of the
image is
missing.
"No image" is
shown.
This is due to
ambient
lighting.
The white
balance setting
is incorrect.
The strap or a
finger was
blocking the
lens.
There is no file
in the installed
card.
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Capture the
image using
the forced flash
mode.
Set the white
balance setting
correctly.
Hold the
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
lens is not
obstructed.
Play back after
capturing
images or
making audio
recordings.
Adjust the
playback
volume.
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playback, there volume setting 87
is no sound, on the camera
is too low.
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Problem Cause Action Reference
page
There is no
color in the
image.
The image is
distorted.
Connecting No image or
to a TV
sound.
The TV output
setting is not
correct.
Both the
dedicated
S-AV interface
cable and the
dedicated
component
cable are
connected.
The camera is
not correctly
connected to
the TV.
The TV input is
not set
correctly.
Select the
correct TV
output setting.
Make the
correct
connection.
Follow the
instructions to
make the
connection
correctly.
Set the input
on the TV to
"VIDEO" or
"HDMI".
Not a
malfunction.
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177 to
180
The edge of This is a
the image is characteristic
cut off. of the TV.
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editing an image.
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Charging
Misc.
Problem Cause Action Reference
page
The camera is
set in the
docking station
but the
installed
battery is not
being
recharged.
The "No card"
message
appears.
The "Image is
protected"
message
appears and
the file cannot
be deleted.
The AC
adaptor is not
connected to
the docking
station.
The camera is
not correctly
connected to
the docking
station.
The camera is
turned on.
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Check that the
power cord of
the AC adaptor
is connected
correctly.
When inserting
the camera in
the docking
station, push
down on it to
make sure that
the connection
between the
camera and the
docking station
is secure.
Turn the
camera off.
Alternatively,
press the
docking
station's
operation
mode button
[@] to light
the multi-
indicator red.
Turn off the
power and
insert a card.
Set the protect
setting for the
file to UNLOCK.
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inserted. 27
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attempted to
delete a file
that is
protected from
accidental
erasure.
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Problem Cause Action Reference
page
147
Misc.
The audio
guide does not
sound,
The recording
capacity is less
than that
indicated in the
section
"Possible No.
of Images/
Possible
Shooting Time/
Possible
Recording
Time"
(page 222),
The battery
pack appears
to be swollen,
The audio
guide setting is
set to "OFF".
The recording
capacity is less
than the value
specified for
the card.
Normal change
occurring with
battery use.
Even with
normal correct
use of the
lithium-ion
battery, it has a
tendency to
swell as the
number of
charge and
discharge
cycles adds up
and it gradually
approaches
the end of its
service life.
Set the audio
guide setting to
"ON".
Depending on
the card, the
capacity may
be less than the
specified value.
Please refer to
the instructions
that
accompanied
the card.
Not a safety
hazard. If the
battery quickly
becomes
depleted, for
example, it has
reached the
end of its
service life.
Replace it with
a new battery
pack.
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Remote
control
unit
Problem Cause Action Reference
page
The remote
control unit
does not seem
to work.
The remote
control unit is
aimed at the
TV (not at the
camera's
remote control
sensor).
Something is
obstructing the
space between
the remote
control unit
and the
camera's
remote control
sensor.
The remote
control unit
battery is
consumed.
The remote
control unit
battery is not
correctly
inserted.
Aim the remote
control unit at
the camera's
remote control
sensor (within
a range of
about 15
degrees left or
right
horizontally
from the
remote control
sensor).
Remove or
move the
obstructing
object.
Replace with a
new battery.
Take care that
the (+) and (-)
poles are
correctly
oriented.
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Problem Cause Action Reference
page
Remote
control
unit
The remote
control unit
does not seem
to work.
The remote
control unit is
too far from the
camera's
remote control
sensor.
The remote
control codes
for the remote
control unit
and camera's
remote control
sensor are
different.
Operate the
remote control
unit from a
position up to
7 meters from
the docking
station.
Change the
remote control
code.
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Scene Select
Setting
Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Night view portrait
Snow & beach
Fireworks
Lamp*
Remarks
Focus range: _ cannot be selected.
Focus range: Fixed at _].
Flash: Fixed at ['_.
Focus range: _ cannot be selected.
Flash: Fixed at ['_.
Still image NR: Fixed at "OFF".
When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed
decreases to 1/15 sec in order to produce a sufficiently bright image.
However, when the flicker-reduction function is set to "ON", the shutter
speed during video clip recording becomes 1/100 sec or 1/120 sec.
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Filter
Remarks
Focus range: _ cannot be selected.
Setting
Cosmetic
Monochrome
Sepia
Still image mode: [_[] cannot be selected.
Focus range: _ cannot be selected.
About the scene select function and focus range
settings
• The scene select function changes to _ when the focus range is set to
• Even if you set the focus range to {_], _ or [_], it changes to
when the scene select function is set to any setting other than [_.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback)
Recorded image Still images:
file format JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) is standard for digital
still camera image files to provide
interoperability between digital photography
devices for the images stored on removable
memory cards. However, it is not
guaranteed that all devices will support the
DCF standard.
Video clips:
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264*
Audio:
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format
Data storage SD Memory Card (equivalent to a maximum 32 GB
media SDHC Memory Card)
Image sensor/ CMOS sensor
camera effective Still images: Approx. 4 million pixels
number of pixels Movies (HD mode): Approx. 3.56 million pixels
Movies (SD mode): Approx. 2.18 million pixels
* Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in
the same t4.264 format as this model. However, such files cannot be
played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the
data compression method.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Still image
shooting mode
(recording
resolution)
Video clip
recording mode
(recording
resolution)
White balance
Lens
Aperture
[_]: 3264 x 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels)
[_: 2288 x 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels,
low compression)
[_: 2288 x 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels,
normal compression)
[_: 2496 x 1408 pixels (approx. 3.5 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
E_: 1920 x 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
[_t]: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)
[_: 1280 x 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9
aspect ratio)
_: 640 x 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)
_: 2288 x 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels,
sequential shots)
HD mode
_: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 field/s
_: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps
[}_: 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps
_: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps
SD mode
_: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps
_: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps
_: 448 x 336 pixels, 300 fps
(Only the video data is recorded; the audio
data is not recorded.)
_: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps
* The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,
and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Optical 10x Still image shooting: f = 6.3 mm to
zoom lens 63.0 mm (35 mm film camera
conversion 38 mm to 380 mm)
Video clip recording: f = 6.3 mm to
63.0 mm (35 mm film camera
conversion 49.7 mm to 497 mm)
Autofocus, 8 groups, 11 elements
(including three with five aspheric
surfaces)
Galvanometer iris
Internal ND filter
Open F = 1.8 (Wide) to 2.5 (Tele)
Smallest F = 8.0 (Wide) to 11.1 (Tele)
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Exposure control
type
Light-measuring
mode
Range
Digital zoom
Shutter speed
Sensitivity
Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/
Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control
Exposure compensation available from the Shooting
Setting Screen (0 +1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps)
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted
measuring, spot measuring
Total mode:
10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end)
1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (Tele end)
Normal mode:
80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity
Super macro mode:
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Wide end only)
For shooting:
lx to approx. 10x
For playback:
lx to 58x (varies with resolution)
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,000 sec.
(Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select
function set to lamp _)
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,000 sec.)
Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/1,000 sec. (no
flash)
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
(1/15 sec. max.: when scene select function is set
to lamp mode _)
Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/
video clip recording mode:
Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 1000; still
image shooting: ISO 50 to 200)/ISO 50, ISO 100,
ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, and
ISO 3200 (switchable from Shooting Setting
Screen)
* Sensitivity measured in compliance with the
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).
* Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent
when Scene Select function is set to _.
* Recorded at ISO 1600 in the video clip
recording mode, even if ISO sensitivity setting is
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SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum subject
illumination
Image stabilizer
Monitor
Flash working
range
Flash modes
Focus
Self-timer
Ambient
environment
Power supply
Power consumption
Dimensions (excluding protrusions)
Weight
9 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode)
3 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp
mode)
Movie: Electronic
Still image: Multi-calculation electronic
2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color
wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.
230,000 pixels
GN = 6.2
Approx. 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 6.0 m (19.69 ft.)
(Wide)
Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) to 5.0 m (16.40 ft.) (Tele)
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction
TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point
range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:
Continuous focus), manual focus (22 steps)
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation),
-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no
condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no
condensation)
Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L50) xl
(supplied)
AC adaptor VAR-G8
(supplied)
4.2 W (When using the Li-ion
battery during recording)
90 (W) x 112.6 (H) x 54.5 (D) mm
3.54 (W) x 4.43 (H) x 2.15 (D) in.
(Maximum dimensions)
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 272 cc
Approx. 268 g (9.5 oz.) (camera
only [without battery pack and
card])
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[COMPONENT/
AV] (480p/ Audio
1080i/720p output
output) terminal*
Video
output
S-video
output
[HDMI] terminal*
[USB] terminal*
[MIC]
(microphone
input) terminal
Headphone jack
DC IN (external
DC power input)
terminal
Regrouped jack
265 mVrms (-9 dBs), 12 k£_}or less, stereo
1.0 Vp-p, 75 £-_unbalanced, sync negative,
composite video
NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system
(switchable from the Option Screen)
Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 £L unbalanced, sync
negative
C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 £_),unbalanced
NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system
(switchable from the Option Setting Menu)
For 480p/lO80i/720p video output
Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p/75 '_-)unbalanced, tri-level sync
Pb and Pr signals: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ,__)unbalanced
Video output
Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan
lines): 750p (720p)/1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)
Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling
USB 2.0 High-speed
e2.5 mm stereo mini jack (converts to a e3.5 mm
stereo mini jack by the supplied microphone connection
cable), 2 k£__.
Sensitivity: less than -42 dB (plug-in power type
microphone)
e3.5 mm mini-jack (stereo headphone jack, impedance
16 £_)to 32 £_)
Audio 310 mVrms (-8 dBs), 47 k'__),stereo
output
DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor
[VAR-G8])
Via the docking station
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SPECIFICATIONS
Shooting Still image Approx. 370 images:
shooting mode CIPA standard (when a SanDisk
2 GB SD Memory Card is used)
Video clip Approx. 125 minutes:
recording mode Recorded in _ mode
Playback Approx. 295 minutes:
Monitor on, continuous playback
• Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a
25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature.
• The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10 °C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is significantly
reduced.
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The table shows the possible number of captured images and the
possible recording times for commercially available SD Memory Cards
(2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB).
Shooting/ SD Memory Card
recording
mode 2 GB 4 GB
Resolution
setting 8 GB
images
images
images
images
images
images
images
images
images
756 images 1,510 images 3,030
1,010 images 2,030 images 4,080
1,510 images 3,020 images 6,070
1,670 images 3,350 images 6,730
Still image 2,810 images 5,640 images 11,310
mode
2,950 images 5,900 images 11,850
6,200 images 12,410 images 24,900
15,500 images 31,020 images 62,250
1,510 images 3,020 images 6,070
18min. 37sec. 37min. 16sec. 1 hr. 14min.
[}_}_ _ 21 min. 40 sec. 43 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 27 min.
28 min. 45 sec. 57 min. 32 sec. 1 hr. 55 min.
Video clip _ 42 min. 40 sec. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 51 min.
mode
1 hr. 22 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 32 min.
32 min. 15 sec. 1hr. 4 min. 2hr. 9 min.
5 hr. 16 min. 10 hr. 33 min. 21 hr. 10 min.
Audio
recording -- 32 hr. 25 min. 64 hr. 53 min. 130 hr. 12 min.
mode
• If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, or of a
video clip whose resolution setting is _ exceeds about 5 hours 30 minutes, the
recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file. When
recording a video clip whose resolution setting is other than _, and the file size
exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a
new file. (These 4 GB segments are automatically created. The recording
session continues until you stop recording, but video clip or voice memo
recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is being saved.)
• The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.
• Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be
stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
• The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
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SPECIFICATIONS
Part number PDS-HD1010
Power supply DC 5V
Rated output DC 5V
Ambient Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (recharge),
environment -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) (storage)
Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions 105.5 (W) × 44.4 (H) × 80.5 (D) mm
4.15 (W) x 1.75 (H) x 3.17 (D) in.
Weight Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz.)
Part number BRC-C3
Power supply Lithium battery (CR2025)
Dimensions 35 (W) x 56.6 (H) x 6.5 (D) mm
1.38 (W) x 2.23 (H) x 0.26 (D) in.
Weight Approx. 11 g (0.4 oz.) (including battery)
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Multi-indicator
The camera's multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the
different camera operations.
Multi-indicator
Connected to a
Lit computer or
Green printer
Power save
Flashing mode active
Connected to a
Orange Lit
TV
Lit Charging
Battery charge
error or rise in
Slow
internal
temperature
Red
Flashing During self-
Fast timer
photography
Very Accessing card
fast
Blue LED indicator
Blue LED indicator
The blue LED indicator lights during certain operations, such as when the
camera is turned ON or OFF, when saving video clip or still image data,
during video clip playback, etc.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Part number VAR-G8
Power source AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Rated output DC 5 V, 2.0 A
Ambient I Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation),
-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) (storage)
environment I Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions 49.5 (W) x 25.5 (H) x 68.3 (D) mm
1.95 (W) x 1.00 (H) x 2.69 (D) in.
Weight (without power cord) Approx. 169 g (6.0 oz.)
VPC-
HD1010 AC 125V, 7A
Power cord VPC-
rated value HD101OEX AC 250 V, 2.5 A
VPC-
Differs depending on the country
HD101OGX
• When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to
be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your
local dealer for details.
Model number DB-L50
Voltage 3.7 V
Capacity 1,900 mAh
Ambient Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use, when
environment charging)
-10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)
Humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions 53.1 (W) x 11.4 (H) x 35.3 (D) mm
2.09 (W) x 0.45 (H) x 1.39 (D) in.
Weight Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz.)
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Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the USA and other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).
In this manual, the Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 operating s_stem, Microsoft ®
Windows ® XP operating system, and Microsoft ® Windows '-'_Vista operating
system are collectively referred to as "Windows".
SDHC is a trademark.
,S',;p
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
HIGH-DEFI_mONMULTIMEDIAINTERFACE
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
CAUTION
• It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
• All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
• Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
• Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
• As a precaution against losing data in case of a problem with your hard
disk that prevents you from accessing your saved files, it's a good practice
to regularly make backup copies, on a DVD for example, of the files in the
hard disk you are using for the Xacti Library. Sanyo Electric shall not be
held responsible for loss of files/data due to failure of your hard disk.
• Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
• The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.
By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can
create photos that you'll be proud to display and share.
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is
used
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using
the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the
image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.
• How the autofocus works
The autofocus is activated when the [ _ll ] button is gently pressed halfway.
Press the [ 0 ] button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the monitor
to indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently
press the [ 0 ] button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is
the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused.
• Reasons for unfocused images
Q The [ f'_ ] button was pressed all the way in one step.
@ After the image was focused, the subject moved.
• Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of
focus.
Q The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.
• If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set
to the super macro (close-up) mode (pages 72 and 107), the image will
not be in focus.
• Preventing blurred images
(_ Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.
(D Hold the camera correctly, and press the [ f'_ ] button halfway. 1:1
Q Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera m
steady, gently continue to press the [ _ ] button all the way down.
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Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the [ _ ] button will
ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Photographing a moving subject
Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The
autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be
blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject
is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints
for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
• Reasons for unfocused images
When the [ O ] button is gently pressed halfway, the camera's autofocus
works by determining the distance between the camera and the subject.
Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped,
the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the
focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture.
And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the [ O ] button all
the way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus
failing to activate the autofocus in time.
• Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 108])
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the
subject is automatically determined when you press the [ _ ] button halfway.
In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the focus by
specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before
taking the picture.
• How to photograph a moving subject
(_) Set the camera's focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.
(D When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the [ O ]
button all the way down.
<Advantage of using the manual focus>
• Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to
activate.
• Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more
accurate.
<Using the manual focus effectively>
• When photographing a moving subject, press the [ _ ] button just before
the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be released
when the subject is at the correct distance.
• Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.
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Shooting portraits (portrait mode |)
Points:
• Choose a background that doesn't detract from your subject.
• Move in close to your subject.
• Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.
NOTE
• If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best
advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the
background does not compete with the subject.
• In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.
• If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or
changing the exposure compensation setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode [_)
Points:
• Match the camera's movement with that of the subject.
• Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).
• Don't be too hesitant to press the [ 0 ] button, or you'll miss the action.
NOTE
• Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you're holding the
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body-not
just your arms-with the camera while shooting.
• Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than
the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.
• Learn to press the [ 0 ] button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo
chance occurs.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Night photography (night view portrait mode _])
Points:
• Avoid camera shake.
• Increase the ISO sensitivity.
NOTE
• Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so
there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be
blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting.
• You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or
your subject's face will appear too bright.
• After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for
about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode [_])
Points:
• Shoot using a high resolution.
• For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.
• Pay attention to picture composition.
NOTE
• When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.
• To zoom in on distant scenery, it's better to use the optical zoom. Using the
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.
Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a
clear photo.
• Don't forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.
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