Sanyo VPC-E1414 Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode, To activate Flash, To set the Focus mode

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Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.

To activate Flash:

•	Press the Flash/Right button on your camera
	repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed		Flash/Right
	on the LCD monitor.		button

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:	Auto flash is enabled
AUTO. The flash fires automatically whenever extra
lighting is needed.
Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the
red-eye effect.
Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the
Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.
Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed.
Forced off. The flash is turned off.

•Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and AEB modes.

•Do not charge the flash while pressing the zoom button. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom button if necessary.

Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip.

To set the Focus mode

•Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor.

Macro/Left button

Your camera supports the four focus modes:

Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.12m. When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen.

Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. If Macro is enabled, you can capture the detail and sharpness of a very close image by fixed focus.

Pan Focus. The focus of this mode is in the maximum Depth of Field (DOF), not designing for close-up photography.

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

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Macro enabled

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Contents VPC-E1414 Table of Contents Playback Menu Safety and Handling Precautions PrefaceAbout this Manual Safety Instructions For American Users For Canadian UsersFor EU Users Or other reproductive harmFCC Information Declaration of ConformityCanadian ICES-003 Information Trademark InformationSymbols Used in this Manual Battery InformationMain Features IntroductionSystem Requirements For WindowsPackage Contents Flash Self-timer LED AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone Camera ViewsFront View Back ViewTripod screw hole Battery/Memory card compartment Camera ButtonsBottom View Left/Right ViewNavigation Control Attach the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Getting StartedCamera Memory Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory CardTo remove the SD/SDHC card Turning the Power On and Off Initial SettingsModes Using the LCD monitor Photo Mode Screen LayoutLCD Monitor Layout Movie Mode Screen Layout Standby layout Recording LayoutPlayback Mode Screen Layout Playback mode display of still imagesFile no./Total no Playback mode of videos FileDisplays the date and time of the video clip Playback mode of audio clips Recording Images, Videos and Voices Changing the LCD Monitor DisplayTaking Images Using the Stabilizer Setting the Zoom ControlZoom buttons Using Flash Setting the Focus ModeTo set the Focus mode To activate FlashUsing the Function Menu My ModePhoto Size Menu Options Menu barQuality EV CompensationWhite Balance Flash FluorescentColor Mode MeteringUsing the Record Menu Setting the Scene ModeRecord Menu Table below shows the available scene mode settings Speed and aperture valuesIntelligent Scene Off-kilter exposure or blurringFood Capturing text images FoliageAuction Patterns to select for usage of auction Smile CaptureUsing Intelligent Scene Using Kids ModeUsing Sports Mode To activate Intelligent SceneUsing Party Mode Using Soft Skin modeUsing Food Mode Using Foliage ModeUsing Auction Mode Using Smile Capture Mode Using Blink Detection ModeAuction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow Select Save image to save or Cancel to disregardUsing Pre-composition Mode Using Love PortraitUsing Self Portrait Using HDR Mode Using Fisheye Lens ModeUsing Aperture Priority Mode Original Fisheye LensUsing Voices Recording Using Shutter Priority ModeUsing Manual Exposure Displays the shutter valueSetting the Drive Mode To set the Drive ModeOff Captures an image without time delay 10 Sec SecSetting the AEB Setting the AF AreaSetting the AF Lamp Setting Sharpness Setting SaturationTo set Sharpness To set SaturationSetting Contrast Setting the Digital ZoomTo set Contrast To set Digital ZoomSetting the Date Stamp Setting Auto ReviewRecording Videos To set Date StampSettings of Recording Videos Internet ModeWhite Balance, Metering, Color Mode Movie SizePlayback Viewing in Single NavigationPre-Record Display the icon in red while turning Pre-Record onTo set 9-images mode To set calendar modeViewing Thumbnails Scroll barFor 320 x 240 resolution images, you can only zoom in up to Set the camera to Playback modeZooming images Playing VideosVolume cannot be adjusted during Pause mode Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memoPlaying Voice Recording Playing Voice MemoUsing the Delete Button Deleting an Image/Video/AudioPlayback Menu DeleteTo delete a single file To delete attached voice memoTo delete all files Slide Show ProtectTo protect/unprotect multiple files To protect all filesTo unlock all files Red-eye Correction Voice MemoTo activate Red-eye Correction To record voice memoTo activate Color Mode Trim To trim an imageResize Startup ImageTo resize an image To reset Dpof Radial BlurTo set Dpof To set Dpof on a single image/all imagesUsing the Setup Menu Setting SoundsSetting Power Save To go to Setup MenuSetting LCD Save Setting Date & TimeSetting Language Setting File NumberingSetting TV Out Setting LCD BrightnessSetting Battery Type Setting Memory KitReset All Connecting the Camera to a TVConnecting the Camera to a PC Making Connections61 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Setting the Print Mode MenuRepeat the same steps 2 to 4, then enter printer settings To set Print SelectTo set Printer Settings Start PrintingTroubleshooting AppendixAbout Folder and File Names CameraSpecifications Battery Life DimensionsTV system MicrophoneDo not use during a storm Keep the devices out of the reach of childrenDo not disassemble or modify Be aware of your surroundings when using the camera Do not use where there is risk of explosionDo not use while driving Do not get the camera wetDo not hold the hot part for a long time Do not cover or wrap the camera in a cloth or blanketDo not break the LCD monitor or lens Operating environmentConcerning the power cord Do not damage the power cordDo not touch the power cord plug with wet hands Do not get the docking station or AC adaptor/charger wetOther cautions 71Battery type and danger level Battery fluid, or smoke fumesSpew battery fluid Use only batteries manufactured By SanyoDo not throw the battery Fire or subject it to heat Use the battery pack only Specified deviceDo not peel or damage the outer Casing Insert the battery correctly, as Indicated Charge the battery pack before Using itDisposal of and recycling Battery UseStorage temperature -10 to 30C 14 to 86F Humidity 10 to 90% no condensationWhen not using the camera for a long period Remove the dirt with a soft clothCoreCore PurchasedIf the battery temperature rises further while