Fisher VPC-SX560EX i

Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR AMERICAN USERS

œThis 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:

œReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

œIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

œConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

œConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

œChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Model Number : VPC-SX560

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 interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000

i English

Contents

Main I Warning i FOR AMERICAN USERS Declaration of Conformity Page Page CONTENTS USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 3 Do not use during a storm Do not place on an unstable surface Do not look through the digital camera into the sun Do not use the flash close to a persons face Do not use where there is risk of explosion 5 General precautions 7 Page CAUTION Concerning the Digital Camera Cautions when carrying the digital camera 9 Cautions during use and storage Cautions if the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period Concerning the Accessories Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor Cautions concerning the CompactFlash and Microdrive Cautions before capturing important images Cautions concerning copyrights Cautions when cleaning the digital camera CAUTION Cautions when cleaning the lens 11 Cautions when not using the digital camera When not using the digital camera for a long period Cautions concerning magnetism Cautions concerning data storage Cautions when handling the CompactFlash or Microdrive CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media Cards that Can Be Used with this Digital Camera The Use of Card in this Manual USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Recharging the batteries (see page 21) 15 1 2 3 4 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing images (see page 56) 17 5 6 7 8 9 10 Viewing the image (see pages 83, 85) 11 12 Page Rear * English 20 * Indications in the Viewfinder SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 PREPARATION OF BATTERIES Recharging Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries 1 2 3 4 5 Recharge indicator * PREPARATION OF BATTERIES Using the Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Properly 23 Page INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CARDS Page TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the Power On To capture images 1 2 Turning the Power Off 1 2 Turning the Power On when the Power Save Function is Active To restore power for capturing images 1 To restore power for viewing images DISPLAYING THE SETTING SCREEN AND OPTION SETTING SCREEN Displaying the Setting and Option Setting Screens 1 29 2 3 Page SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Still Image Shooting Setting Screen 31 Sequential Shot Shooting Setting Screen 1 2 3 4 Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen 33 Shooting Status Display Area 1 2 3 4 PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN Still Image, Sequential Shot, and Video Clip Playback Setting Screens 35 OPTION SETTING SCREEN Shooting Option Setting Screen Playback Option Setting Screen INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) Information Screen During Shooting 1 37 Page INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) Information Screen During Playback 39 1 Page SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 41 2 3 4 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 5 43 1 2 3 4 REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION 1 REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION 45 CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND AUDIO RECORDING TIME Checking the Remaining Number of Images and Video Recording Time 1 2 CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND AUDIO RECORDING TIME Checking the Remaining Audio Recording Time 1 47 2 CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE Saving the Images Captured with Your Digital Camera Data File Formats CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE Configuration of Directories for the Stored Data 49 *