Setup, OUTLINE5A5CPQDQQMOF OPERATION!# | Sanyo VPC-C1EX guide

To help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to playback.

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SETUP

(1) Connect the AC adapter/charger (page 128).

(2) Install the battery pack and SD Memory

Card*1 in the camera (page 35, 36).

CAUTION

e This camera uses an SD Memory Card instead of photographic film to record images. Be sure to install the SD Memory Card before operating the camera. A 128MB SD Memory Card is supplied with this camera.

e Be sure to format the SD Memory Card with this camera before using it. A card that is not formatted using the camera may limit your full use of all the camera’s capabilities.

SHOOTING

(1) Turn on the camera (page 37).

(2) Take photos in the BASIC operation mode*2.

e In the BASIC mode, it's easy to take great photos right away.

e To switch the menu mode, see page 42.

eFor shooting video clips, see page 47. e For shooting still photos, see page 48.

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Sanyo VPC-C1EX instruction manual Setup, OUTLINE5A5CPQDQQMOF OPERATION!#

Contents

VPC-C1EX VPC-C1 Important note For American Users A5CPQ Dqqm KK!# Conformity to EC Directives Setup OUTLINE5A5CPQDQQMOF OPERATION!# Symbols used in this manual Playback CONTENTS5A5CPQDQQM!# Preparation Shooting 5A5CPQDQQM!#BASIC ModePlayback EXPERT5A5CPQDQQMMODE!# Camera Settings 5A5CPQDQQM!#Other Devices and Connections Appendices USING5A5CPQDQQMYOUR Camera Safely and !# Immediately turn off the power and remove the battery packBe aware of your surroundings when using Camera Do not modify or open the cabinet 5A5CPQDQQMWARNING !# Do not use where there is risk of explosion Keep the camera out of the reach of children 5A5CPQDQQMCAUTION !# Operating environment Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply Do not disassemble or modify Do not pull on the power cord to unplug it 5A5CPQDQQMDANGER !# Keep out of the reach of children Power cord from the power outletDo not handle with wet hands Do not damage the power cord Operating and storage conditions LI5A5CPQDQQM-ION Battery Pack DB-L20!# Keep it well away from fireDo not transform, take apart, or modify Do not connect the + and terminals with a If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are 5A5CPQDQQMDANGER !# Use the battery pack only in the specified device With clean waterInsert the battery pack correctly, as specified Do not peel or damage the outer case Charge the battery pack before using it Recycling the battery pack Concerning5A5CPQDQQM!#the accessories CR2025 5A5CPQDQQMCONCERNING the Lithium Battery !#Tery FOR5A5CPQDQQMCORRECT USE of Your Camera !# Cleaning procedureIf the camera is extremely dirty 5A5CPQDQQMi Caution concerning the battery pack!# When not using the camera for a long periodIf condensation seems likely to form Be careful of condensation under the following conditions For Correct USE of Your Camer A5CPQDQQM !# 5A5CPQDQQMi Cautions when handling the cards!# Handstrap Software 2 CD Li-ion battery pack Battery pack 5A5CPQDQQMLOCK position. !# Handstrap Lens cap Soft caseMedia cards that can be used with this camera SD Memory Card 128MB Capture still shots while recording a video clip Shooting video clipsGETTING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Most OUT of Your Camera !# 5A5CPQDQQMTwin menusfor!#easy operation Movable monitor for any shooting angle Photo5A5CPQDQQM!#of yourself 5A5CPQDQQM!#Docking station for easy connection PARTS5A5CPQDQQMNAMES !# FrontTo open the monitor unit Rear Bottom Cable adapter Docking stationPARTS5A5CPQDQQMNAMES!# Connect the AC adapter/charger to a power outlet 5CHARGINGA5CPQDQQMTHE Battery Pack !#Insert the battery pack into the AC adapter/charger Install the battery pack INSTALLING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Battery Pack and Card !#Open the battery cover on the side Insert the battery pack Install the card Close the card cover Set the main switch Turning on the camera5A5CPQDQQMTo shoot picturesMonitor unit!# To play back images 5A5CPQDQQMTurning on the camera when the power save!# Sleep function is active TURNING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Power on and OFF!# To immediately activate the power save functionAbout the standby mode Turning off the camera Turn on the camera Press the Menu button 5OPERATIONA5CPQDQQM!BUTTONS#Select the icon above or below OPERATION5A5CPQDQQMBUTTONS !# Video Clip MPEG4Select the icon to the left or right Actuate the selected icon Example Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen 5SWITCHINGA5CPQDQQMTHE Menu Mode !#Example Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Example Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen SWITCHING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Menu Mode !#Example Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen For best results 5A5CPQDQQM!Correct hold Incorrect hold# Using the autofocus When both near and far objects are presentBEFORE5A5CPQDQQMTAKING PICTURES!# Conditions that may cause incorrect focus Where is the image and audio data saved? Hints for taking picturesMuting the operation sounds Taking pictures in backlight conditions Recording video clips CAPTURING5A5CPQDQQMIMAGES!#Focus lock during video clip recording Turn on the camera 5A5CPQDQQMMain switch !# Capturing still images Shoot a still image while recording a video clip About the target mark 5A5CPQDQQM!#NoteShoot a still image while recording a video clip Press the video clip recording button l Screen during audio Recording Turn on the camera Set the main switch to REC Display the Basic Mode Shooting Setting ScreenSet the camera to the Basic mode Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen 5A5CPQDQQM 6Self-timer menu 2Photo resolution menu8Menu mode display 9Help display 1Video clip menu 5Flash menu Video clip image quality setting CHANGING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Shooting Settings !# 2048 x 1536-pixel resolution Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor when shooting CHANGING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Shooting SETTINGS!# 5OTHERA5CPQDQQMSHOOTING Functions !# Scene Select featureTake the picture Filter feature Setting Screen page 52, Select the filter menuOTHER5A5CPQDQQMSHOOTING FUNCTIONS!# Filter 5A5CPQDQQM!#Using the flash FlashAuto Select the flash menu Using the zoom OTHER5A5CPQDQQMSHOOTING Functions !# Self-timer photography SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer function When xis selected 5VIEWINGA5CPQDQQMIMAGESMain switch !# JOG playback VIEWING5A5CPQDQQMIMAGES!# Convenient 9-image display playback Turn on the camera page 37, Set the main switch to PlaySelect the image to play back Magnifying zooming in the image Audio data playback Display the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Playback Method Playback mode 5OTHERA5CPQDQQM!PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS#1SEC Play ALL 1SEC Volume control OTHER5A5CPQDQQMPLAYBACK FUNCTIONS!# 5MonitorA5CPQDQQMbrightness playback!# Image protect mode prevent accidental erasure Protect 5A5CPQDQQMCAUTION!# To cancel the protect mode for an imageTo select a different image in steps 2 OTHER5A5CPQDQQMPLAYBACK Functions !# Erasing dataErase SET button. ONE Erase Still image playback mode Video clip playback modeDisplaying image data Information Screen Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Set the camera to the Expert mode Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Video Clip MPEG4 1Video clip menu 6Self-timer menu HMenu mode displayJRemaining battery power 7Focus menu VIDEO5A5CPQDQQMIMAGE QUALITY!# About the scene select function and focus range settings 5A5CPQDQQMmedium to far distance, by setting Total Range !#About focus range in the Basic mode Display the Expert Mode 5A5CPQDQQMFlicker Reduct OFF 5ISOA5CPQDQQM!SENSITIVITY# Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting ScreenSelect the ISO sensitivity WHITE5A5CPQDQQMBALANCE Setting !# To cancel the white balance setting 5EXPOSUREA5CPQDQQM!CORRECTION# Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen 9Print settings 5A5CPQDQQMclip7Rotate image 8Video clip edit ROTATE5A5CPQDQQMIMAGE!# Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip 5EDITINGA5CPQDQQMVIDEO CLIPS!# Procedure to join two video clips EDITING5A5CPQDQQMVIDEO Clips !# Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Video Save Frame Delete 1ST Part 57A5CPQDQQMSelect whether you want the !# Joining two video clips EDITING5A5CPQDQQMVIDEO CLIPS!#Join Display the first video clip Video clips appears Press the SET button 9-image playback display forConfirmation screen for Saving the original video clip Extracting a still image from a video clip Select the save frame icon 7, and press the SET button Display the Print Settings Screen 5PRINTA5CPQDQQM!SETTINGS Still Images only # About the Dpof format PRINT5A5CPQDQQMSETTINGS Still Images ONLY!#About the finished prints Date no Date Copies 1 Copies ADD to Print Setting Exit ALL Images Settings Date Copies SettingsCopies Index print Changing the print settings Modify Print Setting Exit ALL Clear Dpof Guidance To display the Option Setting ScreenSelect the option icon 3, and press the SET button Option Setting Screen 5A5CPQDQQM7 GUIDANCE5A5CPQDQQMFUNCTIONS Display the Option Setting Screen Operation Beep If Turn ON/OFF is selected OPERATIONAL5A5CPQDQQMSOUNDS SettingIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected 5USBA5CPQDQQMFUNCTION Setting USB Setting FILE5A5CPQDQQMNO. Reset Function File number reset function onFile number reset function OFF File name image number Replace card Card a Select the file number reset icon Select OFF, and press the SET button 5DATEA5CPQDQQM!AND Time Setting Example To set the clock to 730 p.m. on December 23Time Disp Exit Clock SET Time Clock SET DispSet the date Set the clock To correct the date and time settings Select EXIT, and press the SET button SCREEN5A5CPQDQQMLANGUAGE Language When set to PAL and connected to a TV 5TVA5CPQDQQM!SYSTEM SettingSelect the appropriate TV system, and press the SET button POWER5A5CPQDQQMSAVE Setting Set Standby Time ScreenBATT/CAM 1 min appears RESETTING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Camera Settings Select YES, and press the SET button 5FORMATTINGA5CPQDQQM!A Card Format To cancel reformatting Reformatting erases the dataSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button Select YES Press the SET button Turn on the power Set the main switch to REC,5CHECKINGA5CPQDQQM!THE Remaining Card Memory For audio data Shown 5CHECKINGA5CPQDQQM!THE Remaining Battery Pack Charge CHECKING5A5CPQDQQMTHE Remaining Battery Pack Charge Connecting the docking station Connect the AC adapter/charger5DOCKINGA5CPQDQQM!STATION Gently connect and disconnect the cable Connect to another device DOCKING5A5CPQDQQMSTATIONTo connect to a computer or printer To connect to a TV Data file formats 5A5CPQDQQMSupplied AV cable Configuration of directories for the stored data About file names when the card is replacedAbout video clip data recorded with this camera About audio data recorded with this camera Prepare the remote control unit Preparing and using the remote control unitPull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet How to use the remote control unit 1CH channel 3MENU Replacing the remote control unit battery Reinsert the battery holder in the remote control unit 5ChangingA5CPQDQQM!the remote control code Changing the remote control code from RC Code 1 to RC Code Set the TV input switch to Video input Resetting the remote control code to RC CodeSelect the image to play back Remote control unit cannot be used Battery cannot be recharged5CABLEA5CPQDQQMADAPTER DIGITAL/AV terminal CONNECTING5A5CPQDQQMTO a Printer Print preparations Using the docking station 5A5CPQDQQM!Multi-indicatorUsing the cable adapter PictBridge printing mode is 5A5CPQDQQMe The camera switches to the Print this imageActivated Print 5A5CPQDQQMCOPIES To cancel printingSpecify the number of prints Select PRINT, and press the SET button Thumbnail prints index Print reserved images Printer Settings 5A5CPQDQQM3 Adjust the printer settings When Printer Value is selected Power Question Cause Action 5A5CPQDQQM!QuestionCauseAction Ing COMMONLY5A5CPQDQQM!ASKED Questions Shoot Ing Question Cause Action Monitor Images COMMONLY5A5CPQDQQMASKED Questions Viewing To a TV Image Card Full Misc System TROUBLESHOOTING5A5CPQDQQM Refer ProblemCauseAction ence 5A5CPQDQQM!page Shoot Problem Cause ActionView Images Ambient lighting Using the forced flash Card Docking Station Remote Specifications CameraPage Specifications Camera connectors DIGITAL/AV SPECIFICATIONS5A5CPQDQQM Shooting Reso SD Memory CardMode 128MB 512 MB 16 MB Remote control unit PDS-C1 Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied AC adapter/charger Supplied SD Memory Card Others 5A5CPQDQQM!MEMO QXGTA5CPQHO!#