Fisher VPC-S5 SPECIFICATIONS, Digital Camera

SPECIFICATIONS

Digital Camera

Type	CCD digital camera (recording and playback)
Recording system	Digital recording
Image file format	Still images:JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2
	compliant)
	Note:Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics
	and Information Technology Industries
	Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules
	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: QuickTime Movie (Photo-JPEG)
	(Image only: no voice recording capability)
Data storage media	Internal memory: 16MB
	External memory: SD Memory Card,
	Multi Media card
Camera effective number	Approx. 5,100,000 pixels
of pixels
Image sensor	1/2.5-inch CCD
	Total number of pixels: Approx. 5,360,000
	pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter

Recording resolution	3,680 ⋅ 2,760 pixels : m(still images only)
	2,592 ⋅ 1,944 pixels : l(still images and
		sequential shots only)
	1,600 ⋅ 1,200 pixels :			(still images and
	1,600 ⋅ 1,200 pixels :			(still images and
			sequential shots only)
	640 ⋅ 480 pixels :			(still images and
	640 ⋅ 480 pixels :			(still images and
			sequential shots only)
	320 ⋅ 240 pixels :			(video clips only)
	320 ⋅ 240 pixels :			(video clips only)
	160 ⋅ 120 pixels :			(video clips only)
	160 ⋅ 120 pixels :			(video clips only)

Video clip frame rate	15 fps

English 128

Contents

INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera Important note Warning FOR AMERICAN USERS Declaration of Conformity FOR CANADIAN USERS OUTLINE OF OPERATION * 1: About the SD Memory Card * 2: About video clips Symbols used in this manual HINT CAUTION CONTENTS „ CAMERA SETTINGS „OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS „ APPENDICES USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING kDo not modify or open the cabinet kDo not use while driving kDo not get the digital camera wet kDo not use during a storm k Do not place on an unstable surface kDo not look through the digital camera into the sun k Do not use the flash close to a person’s face (CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA) kDo not use where there is risk of explosion kKeep the digital camera out of the reach of children kCautions when carrying the digital camera kIf the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time kCautions during use and storage Operating environment Cautions concerning the alkaline batteries General precautions concerning the batteries Page Concerning the accessories kCautions concerning the use of the AC adapter kCautions concerning the card FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA kCautions before capturing important images k Caution concerning copyrights kCautions when cleaning the digital camera Cleaning procedure 1Turn off the digital camera and remove the batteries k Caution concerning the batteries and terminals kCaution when cleaning the lens k When not using the digital camera for a long period kCautions concerning condensation If condensation seems likely to form FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (Continued) k Caution concerning undesired interference kCautions concerning data storage kCautions when handling the cards CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Using the included accessories ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD PARTS NAMES Rear 1Accessing indicator: The red LED Lit: Slow flashing (2-secondintervals): Rapid flashing (2 flashes per second): INSTALL THE BATTERIES AND CARD Insert the card Shooting without a card About the internal backup battery When not using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the power on when the power save function is active BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) Recording the date and time Holding the camera Using the Autofocus kConditions that may cause incorrect focus BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) i When both near and far objects are present While the image data is being recorded View the image just captured (preview display) PREVIEW ONE ERASE CAPTURING IMAGES Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode Set the main switch to [ ], and turn on the camera Capturing still images Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (see page 29) CAPTURING IMAGES About the focus icon and target mark Capturing sequential shots 1 Set the camera to the sequential shots shooting mode (see page 29) 2 Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots 3 Finish capturing images About the maximum number of sequential shots Video Clips (no audio) 1 Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 30) 2 Press the shutter release button to record the video clip OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 2 Press the flash button [ ] ([n]) to select the flash mode 3 Press the shutter release button <Shooting without using the LCD monitor In the automatic flash mode Using the zoom 1 Point the camera lens at the subject 2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image SELF-TIMER 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the self-timermenu 3 Select desired icon, and press the SET button 4 Press the shutter release button When is selected About the focus To pause or cancel the self-timerfunction CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Displaying the Shooting Setting Screen 1 Set the main switch to [ ] or [ ], and turn on the camera (see page 23) 2 Press the MENU button. [ ]: The Still Image FULL AUTO Page 1Setting/option switch (see page 81) 2Scene Select menu (see page 45) 3Resolution menu (see page 50) 4Focus menu (see page 52) 5Self-timermenu (see page 37) Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen USE AUTO SETTINGS 5White Balance menu (see page 54) 6Exposure correction icon (see page 55) 7HELP display (see page 88) 8Remaining battery charge (see page 98) 9Internal memory icon (see page 22) Scene Select function Features 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button To return to normal shooting Notes regarding the Scene Select feature Setting Remarks When shooting without using the LCD monitor Shooting composite (combined) images 2 Press the SET button again COMPOSITE 4 Capture the image for the background (frame) PHOTOGRAPH OUTER Snapping ID photos 2 Press the MENU button again. h The ID photo outline appears on 3 Align the subject with the ID photo outline, and snap the picture Adjusting the image quality k Resolution setting 2 Select the desired resolution icon, and press the SET button <Still image/sequential shots shooting modes RESOLUTION Set the compression rate (still images and sequential shots only) 2 Select the desired compression rate icon, and press the SET button FINE About the resolution and compression settings Page How to use the manual focus 1 Select the manual focus icon from the focus menu, and press the SET button 2 Press the SET button About the focal length About zoom movement when using the manual focus White Balance Setting 2 Select the desired white balance icon, and press the SET button WHITE BALANCE AUTO To cancel the white balance setting Exposure Correction 1 Cancel the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 40) 2 Press [l] or [m] on the arrow button VIEWING IMAGES VIEWING IMAGES 3 Play back a video clip. Normal playback To pause playback To play back one image at a time (single-framestep) To accelerate playback To view video clips on your computer Convenient 9-imagedisplay playback 1 Set the main switch to [ ], and turn on the camera 2 Press [W] ([ ]) on the zoom switch 3 Select the image to play back ZOOM MOVE Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 Display the image that you want to magnify (see pages 56 and 57) 2 Press [T] ([ ]) on the zoom switch 242KB 1004KB CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) 4 Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to select the new image size 5 Press the SET button 6 Select “YES”, and press the SET button RESIZE ROTATING AN IMAGE SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS To select a different image in steps 4 and To cancel the protect mode for an image OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Erasing Data 1 Display the data that you want to erase 3 Select the erase icon and press YES: ONE ERASE 5 Press [n] to select “YES”, and press the SET button To select a different data in step To quickly erase the currently displayed image Copy image data 1 Insert a card in the camera (see page 22) 3 Select the copy image icon and press the SET button INT MEM m CARD: INT MEM l CARD: COPY SINGLE COPY ALL Extracting a Still Image From a Video Clip Select the extract still icon 4 Select “YES”, and press the SET button To select a different image (frame) in step Print Settings (DPOF setting) Display the Print Settings Screen 1 Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 61) DPOF ALL IMAGES: About the DPOF format About the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities 1 Display the Print Settings Screen (see page 74) 2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. PRINT SETTING IMAGES 4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints <Specifying dated prints NO: <Specifying the number of prints 5 Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” and press the SET button If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button If the print settings were changed: MODIFY PRINT SETTING Index print INDEX PRINT SET INDEX PRINT Changing the print settings Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 76 and Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING” Clearing all the print settings Display the Print Settings Screen (see page 74) Select “ALL CLEAR” CHANGING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Option Screen Card reformat (format) Power save Date File No. Reset LCD MONITOR SETTING LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 1 Display the Option Screen (see page 81) 2 Select the monitor brightness icon , and press the SET button 3 Press the [l] or [m] arrow button LCD BRIGHTNESS DATE AND TIME SETTING 3 Set the date 4 Set the clock 19:30 TIME DATE AND TIME SETTING 5 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback DISP 6 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button To correct the date and time settings HELP DISPLAY LANGUAGE INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 2 Display the Option Screen (see page 81) 3 Select the format icon , and press the SET button FORMAT: FULL FORMAT: 4 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button 5 Select “YES” 6 Press the SET button Caution during reformatting Reformatting erases the data POWER SAVE SETTING POWER SAVE SETTING BATT/CAM Press [n] or [o] on the arrow button to set the standby time FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION Display the Option Screen (see page 81) Select the file number reset icon FILE NO. RESET 4 Select “OFF”, and press the SET button RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 1 Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen (see pages 40 and 61) Battery Battery remaining charge CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 4 Select “OK” and press the SET button Data file formats Type of data Data Configuration of directories for the stored data Do not modify the folders and file names in the card using your computer Concerning video clip data saved by the digital camera About file names when the card is replaced DIRECT-PRINT 3 Turn on the power to the printer 4 Set the main switch to [ ] 5 Select “OK” and press the SET button PRINTING MODE ONE IMAGE DIRECT-PRINT To select one image and print it (print select image) 1 Complete the print preparations (see page 103) 2 Select the choose print image icon , and press the SET button PRINT 4 Specify the number of prints To cancel printing To print all the images (print all) 2 Select the all images print icon , and press the SET button 3 Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button Printing is not possible if there are more than 1,000 still images in the card Thumbnail prints (index print) To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) To change the print settings and print images (change print settings) 2 Select the printer settings icon , and press the SET button MEDIA TYPE: PAPER SIZE: 3 Adjust the printer settings <When “PRINTER VALUE” is selected 4 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button If your printer does not have the functions that you have set with your camera COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Page Page Page LCD monitor images Page Misc Page TROUBLESHOOTING Page TROUBLESHOOTING Page Page Image Page SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Page Camera Connector Battery operation Alkaline Lithium battery Nickel metal Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time Others Caution HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject kReasons for unfocussed images HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a) Night photography (night view mode /) Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)