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2 Notices and Safety Precautions VP-M102 UK_ Contents 2004.12.20 11:34 AM Page 2 Getting to Know Your CAM Name of Each Part Video Mode How to Use the Battery Pack Getting Started 3 Voice Recorder Mode VP-M102 UK_ Contents 2004.12.20 11:34 AM Page 4 Photo Mode MP3 Mode Using File Browser Setting the CAM 4 ContentsContents VP-M102 UK_ Contents 2004.12.20 11:34 AM Page 6 Specifications Index Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) Using the Menu Miscellaneous Information Maintenance Troubleshooting 5 Precautions on the CAM CareNotes Regarding the CAMC or 140 1. Do not leave the CAM exposed to high temperature (above 60 Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation 6 Notes Regarding the Lens Notes Regarding the LCD DisplayNotes Regarding the Battery Pack Notes Regarding a Trademark Precautions Regarding Service Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts 7 Getting to Know Your CAMGetting to Know Your CAMAccessories Supplied with the CAM 8 Name of Each PartRight & Bottom ViewRear & Left View Name of Each Part9 OSD (On Screen Display in Photo Capture Mode /Photo View Mode) VP-M102 UK_0-Start 2004.12.20 11:34 AM Page 16 OSD (On Screen Display in Video Record Mode /Video Play Mode)Video Record Mode Video Play Mode Photo Capture Mode Photo View Mode 10 OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Play Mode /Voice Record/ Play Mode) VP-M102 UK_0-Start 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 18 MP3 Play Mode Voice Record Mode Voice Play Mode Battery Pack Installation / EjectionTo insert the battery pack To eject the battery pack 11 Maintain the Battery Pack VP-M102 UK_0-Start 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 20 Warning 160 min. Video Play 100-0056 12 00:16 / 00:32Charging the Battery Pack 13 The Colour of the LED VP-M102 UK_0-Start 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 24 Using Hardware Reset Function Before You Start Operating the CAMWhen the AC Adapter is unplugged the CAM is reset and turns on. 14 Using the Function Button VP-M102 UK_0-Start 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 26 If you press the [Display] button The Use of [Back] and [Menu] button The Use of Various Function button Using the Display buttonYou can use various functions pressing the [Display] button. 1. Open the LCD monitor. 2. Move [Mode Selector] down to turn on the CAM. 3. Press the [Display] button.Select Mode Help Play Help Record/Capture Help Time/Date Dialog Help 15 Getting StartedGetting Started VP-M102 UK_0-Start 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 28Save important files separately. Adjusting the LCD MonitorWarning 5. Move the [/] switch to select desired brightness or colour and Structure of the Folders and FilesDo not turn the power off while recording, playing, erasing file or formatting the Memory Stick.Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick to avoid losing data. 16 Recording Time and Capacity17 Selecting the Memory Type VP-M102 UK_0-Start 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 32 next to the memory type indicator. 1. Insert the Memory Stick. Using the Memory Stickif you select Cancel, files are stored in internal memory continuously. Inserting a Memory Stick Ejecting a Memory Stick The Memory Stick View 18 Video ModeMode and Menu Selection 19 Video Mode : RecordingZooming In and Out1. Move [Mode Selector] down to turn on the CAM. 2. Press the [Record/Stop] button to start recording. Video Mode : RecordingRecording2. Press [Record/Stop] button to start recording. 3. Press the [Record/Stop] button again to stop recording. 4. Move [Mode Selector] up to turn off the CAM. Move the [/] switch up to zoom out. Move the [/] switch down to zoom in. 20 Video Mode : PlayingPlaying on the LCD Monitor4. Press [OK] button to play the video file you want. 5. Press the [Back] button after pressing the [OK ] button to stop playing. 21 Locking Video filesDeleting Video files2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. Press the [OK] button after selecting [Play]. 2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [ /] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select the video file you want to lock. 22 Copying Video files2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select the video file you want to copy. 5. Press the [/] switch to select <Copy To> and press the [OK] button. 6. Move the [/] switch to select the followings and press the [OK] button. Setting the PB Option2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select the video file you want to set the function. 4444 454500:00 / 16:25 00:00 / 10:57 STBY 00:00 / 21:54 00:00 / 10:57 STBY 23 Setting the Video file Size VP-M102 UK_1-Video 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 44 (Refer to page 94) 2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <Size> and press the [OK] button. 720: Select 720 pixel. 352: Select 352 pixel. 4. Move the [/] switch to select the video file size and Setting the Video file Quality2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <Quality> and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select the video file quality and 352/Fine and 352/Normal only. 24 Setting the Focus2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <Focus> and press the [OK] button. Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <EIS> and press the [OK] button. 25 Setting the White Balance1. Move [Mode Selector] down to turn on the CAM. 2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <White Balance> and press the [OK] button. Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure)2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <Program AE> and press the [OK] button. 26 Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <BLC> and press the [OK] button. Setting the Effect2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <Effect> and press the [OK] button. Setting the Digital Zoom VP-M102 UK_1-Video 2004.12.20 11:35 AM Page 52 2. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <Digital Zoom> and press the [OK] button.Capturing Viewing Selecting File Options Setting Various Funtions 27 Photo Mode28 Photo Mode : CapturingZooming In and Out2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. Photo Mode : CapturingCapturing Images3. Press [Record /Stop] button to take pictures. Move the [/] switch up to zoom out. Move the [/] switch down to zoom in. Deleting Photo files 29 Photo Mode : ViewingViewing Photo files on the LCD Monitor2. Move the [/] switch to select [Photo] mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 4. Move the [/] switch to select the photo file you want to delete. 6. Move the [/] switch to select <Delete> and press the [OK] button. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 4. Move the [/] switch to find the photo you want to view. 5. Press [OK] button to view the photo you want. 30 Locking Photo files VP-M102 UK_2-Photo 2004.12.20 11:36 AM Page 5801 03 You can select <File Options> only in <View>. 7. Move the [/] switch to select copies you want to print.You can lock the important photo file not to be deleted. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 4. Move the [/] switch to select the photo file you want to lock. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 4. Move the [/] switch to select the photo file you want to print. 6. Move the [/] switch to select <DPOF> and press the [OK] button. You can select <DPOF> only when youve selected storage type External. Refer to page 32. 6. Move the [/] switch to select <Lock> and press the [OK] button. Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Function 31 Setting the Photo file Size VP-M102 UK_2-Photo 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 60 Copying Photo filesYou can copy photo files to the internal or external memory. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 4. Move the [/] switch to select the photo file you want to copy. You can select <File Options> only in <View>. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Size> and press the [OK] button. You can select 800x600 or 640x480 size. 6. Move the [/] switch to select <Copy To> and press the [OK] button. 32 Photo Mode: Setting Various Functions VP-M102 UK_2-Photo 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 62 Setting the Focus Setting the Light2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Light> and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Focus> and press the [OK] button. 6. Press the [Menu] button to finish setting. If you select the AF, no icon is displayed. 6565 6464 33 Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) VP-M102 UK_2-Photo 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 64 Setting the White Balance2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [/] switch. If you select <Auto>, no icon is displayed. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <White Balance> and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <EIS> and press the [OK] button. On( ): Set the EIS function. Off: Cancel the EIS function. 34 Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure)2. Move the [ /] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [ /] switch. 5. Move the [ /] switch to select desired setting and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [ /] switch to select <Program AE> and press the [OK] button. Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)2. Move the [ /] switch to select Photo mode and press the [OK] button. 3. Press the [Menu] button and move the [ /] switch. 4. Move the [ /] switch to select <BLC> and press the [OK] button. 5. Move the [ /] switch to select desired setting and press the [OK] button. MEMO 35 MP3/Voice Recorder Mode / Using File Browser36 MP3 Mode : PlayingMP3 Mode : Storing Music in the CAMCopying Music files to the CAM 1. Connect the earphones to the CAM. 5. Press the [OK] button again to stop hearing music. 1. Connect the CAM to a PC with the USB cable. 37 MP3 Mode : Selecting Play OptionsSetting Repeat Play1. Connect the earphones to the CAM. 3. Move the [/] switch to select MP3 mode and press the [OK] button. Deleting Music files1. Move [Mode Selector] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. 2. Move the [ /] switch to select MP3 mode and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Delete> and press the [OK] button. 38 Locking Music files VP-M102 UK_3-M/V/F 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 74 You can lock the important music file not to be deleted. 1. Move [Mode Selector] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. 2. Move the [ /] switch to select MP3 mode and press the [OK] button. Press the [Menu] button when the music list appears. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Lock> and press the [OK] button. Copying Music filesYou can copy the music file to the internal or external memory. 2. Move the [ /] switch to select MP3 mode and press the [OK] button. Press the [Menu] button when the music list appears. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Copy To> and press the [OK] button.03:19 / 04:32 You can only use Power switch and volume [+]/[ -] buttons. 39 Voice Recorder Mode : RecordingRecording Voice2. Move the [/] switch to select Voice Recorder mode and 3. Press the [Record/Stop] button to record voice. 4. Press the [Record/Stop] button to stop recording voice. Voice Recorder Mode : PlayingPlaying Voice files2. Move the [/] switch to select Voice Recorder mode and 40 Deleting Voice files VP-M102 UK_3-M/V/F 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 78 You can delete voice files you want. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Voice Recorder mode and press the [OK] button. 6. Move the [/] switch to select <Delete> and press the [OK] button. Locking Voice filesYou can lock the important voice file not to be deleted. 2. Move the [/] switch to select Voice Recorder mode and press the [OK] button. 6. Move the [/] switch to select <Lock> and press the [OK] button. 41 Copying Voice files VP-M102 UK_3-M/V/F 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 80 You can copy the voice file to the internal or external memory. 1. Move [ Mode Selector] down to turn on the CAM and move it down again. 2. Move the [ /] switch to select Voice Recorder mode and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [ /] switch to select <Play> and press the [OK] button. 6. Move the [ /] switch to select <Copy To> and press the [OK] button. 7. Move the [ /] switch to select the followings and press the [OK] button. Deleting Files or FoldersYou can delete the file(AVI, MP3, JPEG, WAV) or folders you recorded. 1. Move the [ Mode Selector] down to turn on the CAM and press it again. 8383 8282 42 Locking Files VP-M102 UK_3-M/V/F 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 82 You can lock the important video files or photo files not to be deleted. Perform these steps repeatedly until the file you want to lock appears. Copying Files or FoldersYou can copy the file or folder to the internal or external memory. 3. Move the [/] switch to select the folder to find the file you want to copy. Press the [OK] button after selecting <Copy To>. 5. Move the [/] button to select the followings. Press the [OK] button. Selected: Copy the selected file. All: Copy all files. Cancel: Cancel copying files. Adjusting Date/Time VP-M102 UK_3-M/V/F 2004.12.20 11:37 AM Page 84 Setting the System Setting Memory Using USB Mode 43 Setting the CAMAdjusting the LCD Monitor Viewing File InformationYou can see the file name, format, size and date. 5. Press the [OK] button to finish viewing file information. Press the [OK] button after selecting <File Info>. 44 Setting the CAM : Adjusting the LCD Monitor VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 86If you select <Back> in the menu, the previous menu appears. Adjusting the LCD ColourYou can adjust the colour of the LCD monitor depending on the situation. Setting the CAM : Adjusting the LCD MonitorAdjusting the LCD BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. You can adjust the LCD Brightness from 0%to 100%. You can adjust the LCD Colour from 0%to 100%. 5. Move the [/] switch to select the colour you want. 45 Setting Time VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 88 The built-in clock creates the time stamp. You can adjust the time you use. Setting DateThe built-in calendar creates the date stamp. You can adjust the date you use. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. Move the [/]switch to change the setting and press the [OK] button to confirm selection and move to the next setting. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. Move the [/]switch to change the setting and press the [OK] button to confirm selection and move to the next setting. 46 Setting Time Format VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 90 You can select the time format to display. Setting Date FormatYou can select the date format to display. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 9393 47 Setting the Demo Function VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 92It can be only operated when you insert battery pack into the CAM. 9292 Setting the Auto Shut offTo save energy or battery, you can set the Auto Shut off function. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Auto Shut off> and press the [OK] button. Off: Cancel the Auto Shut off function. 5 Minutes: the CAM turns off after 5 minutes. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Demo> and press the [OK] button. 48 Setting Start-up Mode VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 94duplication of numbers. It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC. You can select the starting mode displayed when you turn the CAM on. Setting the File No. Function2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <File No.> and press the [OK] button. Series: Numbering is continuous between the Memory Sticks, so that the first file number Reset: When the Memory Stick is formatted, the file number resets to its default value. (100-0001) 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Start-up> and press the [OK] button. 49 Viewing Version Information VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 96the beep sound function does not operate. You can see the information of the version. Setting the Beep SoundYou can set the sound of the CAM as you want. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. On: Turn the effect sound on. Off: Turn the effect sound off. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Version Info> and press the [OK] button.The version of the CAM is displayed. 5. Press the [Back] button to finish viewing version information. 50 Selecting the Storage TypeFormatting the Memory2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Format> and press the [OK] button. 6. Press the [OK] button to format. 7. Press the [Back] button to finish setting. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Storage Type> and press the [OK] button. 51 Viewing Memory Space VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 100 You can view usable memory and total memory space of the CAM. 2. Move the [/] switch to select System Settings and press the [OK] button. 4. Move the [/] switch to select <Memory Space>. 5. Press the [Back] button to finish setting. Storing Files to the External Memory1. Connect the CAM to the PC with the USB cable. USB menu screen appears automatically. Your PC recognises the USB device automatically. You may install the USB Driver manually on Windows 98SE operating system. 4. Disconnect the USB cable if you finish storing.the data may be damaged. and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all other devices and try the connection again. 52 USB Speed depending on the System System Environment VP-M102 UK_4-Setting 2004.12.20 11:38 AM Page 102 Hi Speed USB is not guaranteed except for Microsoft(Windows) or Apple(Mac OS X) or supplied Driver. Windows Environment Macintosh Environment Using PC Cam1. Connect the CAM to the PC with the USB cable. 3. Move the [/] switch to select <PC-Cam> and press the [OK] button. Connecting the CAM to a Printer1. Connect the CAM to the printer with PictBridge support with the USB cable. 8. Move the [/] switch to select <Print> and press the [OK] button. 53 Miscellaneous Information
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