Commonly Asked Questions | Fisher VPC-CG6EX, VPC-CG6GX guide

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

	Question	Answer	Action
	Can I use my	—	When the camera is
	camera abroad?		connected to a TV,
			you can switch the
			camera’s video
			output to NTSC or
			PAL. If you have
			questions about
			using the battery
			charger and power
			cord abroad, please
			consult with a dealer
			near you for advice.
	Why does the	A problem has	Check the following
	“System error”	occurred within	items:
Misc.	message appear?	the camera or	1 Remove the
Misc.		card.	card and then
		card.	card and then
			install it again.
			2 Remove the
			battery pack and
			then install it
			again.
			3 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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Fisher VPC-CG6EX, VPC-CG6GX instruction manual Commonly Asked Questions

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Important note VPC-CG6 Declaration of Conformity For American Users Hint Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users For EU Users Insert the card Install the battery pack and cardInsert the battery pack SHOOT, Play Back and Save Press the button Shooting KVideo clip recordingKStill image photography KStill image playback When you are finished using the cameraSHOOT, Play Back and Save Playback KVideo clip playback Click on the application program you wish to install Copy a video clip to your computer Connect your camera to a computer Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on New Project Ix English Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD Set the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK buttonClick on the Add video files icon Set your desired title page, and click on the Next button Click on the Open button. When one video clip is selectedWhen multiple video clips are selected Click on the Next button About saving projects Click on the OK button DVD is completed. h MovieFactory is exited Click on the exit MovieFactory button × Contents „ Shooting Contents „ Other Devices and Connections Quick Search by Operation Photographing people Adjust the camera’sShoot in bright conditions Increase the camera’s sensitivity Quick Search by Operation Edit still images Delete dataProtect images from accidental erasure Format a card Checking the Included Accessories English Neckstrap Checking the Included AccessoriesHow to use the accessories Lens cap Soft case Media cards that can be used with this camera Movable monitor for any shooting angle Special Features Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos Capture still shots while recording a video clip Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images System MAP To open Parts NamesFront Bottom Rear Plug the power plug into a power outlet AC 100 V to 240 Charging the Battery PackInsert the battery pack in the battery charger Recharge a battery pack in the following cases Recharging the battery packAmbient temperature during recharging Open the battery/card compartment cover Installing the Battery Pack and CardInstall the battery pack Close the battery/card compartment cover To remove the battery pack Install the card Installing the Battery Pack and Card Press the ON/OFF button Turning the Camera on and OFFTurning on the camera Turning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Select the icon above or below To select the icon above Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Operation Buttons Disp Date and Time SettingOption Menu Clock SET Time Set the clock Date and Time SettingSet the date Clock SET Disp About the clock backupTo change the date and time settings Show ALL Screen DisplayShow ALL Info Display = was selected When = is selected OFFDate & Time Counter For best results Before Taking Pictures Using the autofocus Fast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are presentBefore Taking Pictures Playback mode Switching between the shooting mode and playback modeShooting mode Normal display mode Switching the display modeSettings display mode Taking pictures in backlight conditions Where is the image and audio data saved?Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds End the recording Recording video clipsTurn on the camera 20 06.1 Playing back a video clip Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off Video Clip Recording and PlaybackTo do this Do this Display the video clip playback point Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Data for a video clip is very large Continue to gently press Button all the way Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesShooting still images If the camera shake icon appears About the focus indicatorShutter speed and aperture are displayed To delete a still image Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesViewing still images Select the image you wish to View Display the Playback Screen Push the zoom switch toward the W P sideImage display playback Press the REC/PLAY button to Normal playback Image playback display Art mode playback Art mode playback Toggle the SET button to the left or right Push the zoom switch toward the T side To magnify Magnifying zooming in the imageDisplay the image that you want to magnify Turn on the camera Press the button Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Turn on the camera Press the Menu button Audio memo icon Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio recording You can capture a still image during an audio recording Press Audio data playback Audio Recording and Playback To return to the Audio Recording Screen Take the picture Using the Zoom 000015 Exposure Correction About the Help display Displaying the Recording Menu Option Menu SwitchingRecording Menu Overview of the Recording Menu Displaying the Recording Menu Scene select menu Still image resolution menuDisplay Help display Remaining battery power Video clip menu page 65 b Record at 640 × 480 pixels Video View Focus range menu Focus mode menuLight-measuring mode EXP Measure menu Image stabilizer menu Image Quality Video clip image quality settingWhen editing video clips Still image resolution setting Scene Select Hint Display page 1 of the Recording Menu Select the filter menu Filters Display page 1 of the Recording Menu Select the flash menu Setting the Flash Mode Do not touch the flash unit when shooting Setting the Flash Mode SELF-TIMER When xis selected SELF-TIMERTo pause or cancel the self-timer function If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer Display page 2 of the Recording Menu Select the focus menu Focus Range About the focus range How to use the manual focusAbout zoom movement when using the manual focus Focus Range Spot focus Focus Area SettingPoint range finder focus Spot light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Multi-section light-measuring ISO Sensitivity White Balance Setting procedure To cancel the white balance setting Displaying the Playback Menu Playback Mode Playback Menu Overview of the Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Video clip edit page 102 h Edit video clips Rotate imageResize Edit photo Clip Playback ModePlay ALL Play ALL How to initiate continuous playback Start Slideshow PlaybackSlideshow Time Effect BGM Did the BGM change? Select Start and press the SET buttonAbout BGM audio files BGM for video clips? Returned to the Playback Menu Playback VolumePlay Volume Volume is set, and you are Protect Unlock Exit Image ProtectProtect Lock Exit To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an imageImage Protect Delete ALL Deleting DataDelete Delete Single Deleting Data Card INT MEM Copy DataINT MEM Card Copy Single Select the desired type of copy When selecting Copy SingleWhen selecting Copy ALL Copy Data Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Rotate ImageRight Left Resize Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize Select the resize icon I, and press the SET button Correction Correcting Camera Shake and RED-EYE EffectBlur Correction Edit Photo Blur Correction RED-EYE Correct About the blur correction icon Correcting Camera Shake and RED-EYE EffectSave AS NEW Overwrite File Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join video clips Procedure to extract a still image CUT Video clip cutting extractingEdit Video Extract Still Accelerated playback Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter portions Specify the start point of the extract Select the desired option, and press the SET button Review ClipSave AS NEW Overwrite File Review Clip Select Join and press the SET button Joining two video clips Join Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review Clip Number Hint Save Extracting a still image from a video clipSave Display the Printing Instructions Screen Printing Instructions About the finished prints Printing InstructionsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the Dpof format Copies Specifying date imprinting and print quantitiesEach Image Undated prints Specify dated printsDated prints SET To cancel the index print settingIndex print SET Clearing all the printing instructions CancelSelect CANCEL, and press the SET button Cancel OFF Smooth PlaybackOFF Select ON, and press the SET button Info Displaying the Option Menu Overview of the Option Menu Displaying the Option Menu Monitor brightness page 134 h Adjust the brightness Operation sounds settingWind noise reduction setting Image quality adjustment Date & Time Select the Startup DisplayXacti Operation Beep Operation Sounds If Operation VOL is selected If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected Sec POST-VIEW SettingDisplay the Option Menu Select the post-view icon o, Post View Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Soft Adjust the Image QualityNormal Vivid FLICKER-REDUCTION If the digital zoom does not seem to be working… Digital Zoom SettingDigital Zoom OFF Shortcuts OSELF-TIMERAssign SET Button Functions PAF Lock To confirm the assigned shortcuts Shortcuts AF Lock Focus SELF-TIMER FlashAssign SET Button Functions Brightness AdjustMonitor Brightness Select the desired language, and press the SET button Screen LanguageLanguage TV System Ntsc PAL TV System SettingNtsc PAL Playback Power Save FunctionPower Save Recording Decreases the standby time Press the SET button Select the desired option, and pressSET button Set Standby Time Screen Appears Recording File number reset function OFF File name image number File NO. Reset FunctionFile number reset function on File name image number What about the internal memory? Previously recorded images Select OFF, and press the SET button File NO. Reset Function Full Format FormatFull Format Format Reformatting erases the data To cancel reformattingSelect YES Press the SET button Reset Resetting the Camera SettingsReset Reset Settings For audio data Set the camera to the audio recording modeChecking the Remaining Internal and Card Memory Display the Recording Menu or Checking the Remaining Battery Pack ChargeBattery pack Battery remaining charge Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Audio playback see Insert and pull out the cable carefully Connecting to a TVSwitch input To Video Playback Connecting Headphones USB Connection Direct PrintingPrint preparations Print 1 Image Direct PrintingSelect PictBridge, and press the SET button Print Exit To select one image and print it one image Copies OK Hint To cancel printing Print To print all the images all imagesSelect PRINT, and press the SET button Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings Selected When Printer Values is selectedWhen Media Type is Question Answer Action PowerCommonly Asked Questions Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Viewing Monitor To a TV Misc Commonly Asked Questions Camera TroubleshootingProblem Cause Action Troubleshooting Image Not Play button to Appears Playback Switch to Mode Subject Set the flash to Was lit from Forced flash Recognized Image is Subject is Capture Lens is not Image Video Unlock Scene Select Setting Remarks Filter About the scene select function and focus range settings Audio SpecificationsStill images Video clips Specifications Sensitivity Still image shooting mode Battery life Camera connectors Still image USB Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied battery pack charger Others Reasons for unfocused images If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures How the autofocus works Hints for Taking Pictures How to photograph a moving subjectAdvantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectively Points Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode