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Sanyo VPC-C1 instruction manual Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor when shooting

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CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor (when shooting)

The brightness of the LCD monitor during shooting can be adjusted. Adjust the brightness when it is difficult to see the LCD monitor image due to ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.

1 With the Shooting Setting Screen not shown, toggle the SET button down for at least 1 second.

eThe Monitor Brightness Screen

appears.

eYou can also access the Monitor Brightness Screen from the Shooting Screen by pressing and holding the SET button downwards.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BACKLIGHT

ON

OFF

ADJUST

0

2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the brightness, and press the SET button.

eThis completes the LCD monitor brightness setting, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen.

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Sanyo VPC-C1 instruction manual Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor when shooting, Changing the Shooting Settings

Contents

VPC-C1EX VPC-C1 Important note For American Users Declaration of Conformity Conformity to EC Directives Setup Outline of Operation Symbols used in this manual Playback Contents Shooting Playback Expert Mode Camera Settings Other Devices and ConnectionsAppendices Using Your Camera Safely and Correctly Be aware of your surroundings when using the cameraDo not modify or open the cabinet Do not use while driving Do not get the camera wet Do not use during a stormDo not place on an unstable surface Do not look through the camera into the sun Using Your Camera Safely and Correctly Do not use where there is risk of explosionKeep the camera out of the reach of children Operating environment Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply Do not disassemble or modifyDo not get the docking station or AC adapter/ charger wet Do not pull on the power cord to unplug it Keep out of the reach of children Do not handle with wet hands Do not damage the power cord Operating and storage conditions LI-ION Battery Pack DB-L20 Do not transform, take apart, or modify Operating and storage conditions 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 Concerning the accessories Concerning the Lithium Battery CR2025 Tery Cleaning procedure If the camera is extremely dirty When not using the camera for a long period If condensation seems likely to formBe careful of condensation under the following conditions For Correct USE of Your Camer Page Checking the Included Accessories Handstrap Software 2 CD Li-ion battery packBattery pack AC adapter/charger e Soft case 1 and power cord Handstrap Lens cap Soft case Media cards that can be used with this cameraSD Memory Card 128MB Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Shooting video clipsCapture still shots while recording a video clip Twin menus for easy operation Movable monitor for any shooting angle Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Docking station for easy connection Parts Names FrontTo open the monitor unit Rear Bottom Docking station Cable adapterParts Names Charging the Battery Pack Connect the AC adapter/charger to a power outletInsert the battery pack into the AC adapter/charger Installing the Battery Pack and Card Install the battery packOpen the battery cover on the side Insert the battery pack Install the card Close the battery coverClose the card cover Turning the Power on and OFF Set the main switch. To shoot picturesTurning on the camera To play back imagesPage Turning the Power on and OFF To immediately activate the power save functionAbout the standby mode Turning off the camera Operation Buttons Turn on the camera Press the Menu buttonSelect the icon above or below Operation Buttons Actuate the selected icon Switching the Menu Mode Example Basic Mode Shooting Setting ScreenExample Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Switching the Menu Mode Example Expert Mode Shooting Setting ScreenExample Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Toggle the SET button to the left Before Taking Pictures For best results Using the autofocus When both near and far objects are presentBefore Taking 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 Capturing Images Recording video clipsFocus lock during video clip recording End the recording Capturing still images Turn on the camera Shoot a still image while recording a video clip Capturing Images About the target mark Shoot a still image while recording a video clip Press the video clip recording button l Screen during audio Recording About the Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen Display the Basic Mode Shooting Setting ScreenTurn on the camera Set the main switch to REC Set the camera to the Basic mode Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen About the Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen Photo resolution menu Self-timer menuMenu mode display 9Help display FRemaining battery power Video clip menu Changing the Shooting Settings Video clip image quality setting Still image resolution setting Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor when shooting Changing the Shooting Settings Scene Select feature Other Shooting FunctionsTake the picture Filter feature Setting Screen page 52, Select the filter menuOther Shooting Functions Using the flash Select the flash menu Using the zoom Self-timer photography To pause or cancel the self-timer function When xis selected Viewing Images JOG playback Viewing Images Press W P on the zoom switch Convenient 9-image display playbackSelect the image to play back Magnifying zooming in the image Audio data playback About the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Display the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen About the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Playback mode Other Playback FunctionsSelect the desired playback mode, and press the SET button Clip Volume control Other Playback Functions Monitor brightness playback Image protect mode prevent accidental erasure To cancel the protect mode for an image To select a different image in steps 2 Erasing data Erase ONE Erase 1Video clip mode settings Still image playback modeDisplaying image data Information Screen About the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting ScreenSet the camera to the Expert mode Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen About the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Focus menu Flicker-reduction menuISO sensitivity menu White balance menu Video Image Quality About the scene select function and focus range settings About focus range in the Basic modeFocus FLICKER-REDUCTION Function Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen ISO SensitivitySelect the ISO sensitivity Menu White Balance Setting To cancel the white balance setting Exposure Correction About the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Volume control Monitor brightness page 72 e Adjust the brightnessMulti-playback Rotate Image Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join two video clips Editing Video Clips Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Deleting part of a video clip Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button Delete 2ND Part Press the SET button Joining two video clips Display the first video clipSelect the join icon Confirmation 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 Print Settings Still Images only Display the Print Settings Screen Print Settings Still Images only About the Dpof formatAbout the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities YES Specifying the number of prints Select ADD to Print Settings and press the SET button If the print settings are correctIf the print settings were changed Display the Print Settings Screen Select Index Changing the print settings Select YES, and press the SET button Clearing all the print settings About the Option Setting Screen To display the Option Setting ScreenSelect the option icon 3, and press the SET button Option Setting Screen Guidance Functions Operational Sounds Setting Shutter Operational Sounds Setting If Shutter or KEY SW is selected USB Function Setting USB Setting File NO. Reset Function File number reset function onFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a Replace card File NO. Reset Function Select OFF, and press the SET button Date and Time Setting Example To set the clock to 730 p.m. on December 23 Date and Time Setting Set the dateSet the clock To correct the date and time settings Select EXIT, and press the SET button Screen Language Language TV System Setting When set to PAL and connected to a TVSelect the appropriate TV system, and press the SET button Power Save Setting Example When Batt Select the desired option Press the SET buttonToggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Down Resetting the Camera Settings Formatting a Card Reformat Screen appears To cancel reformatting Formatting a CardReformatting erases the data Set the main switch to REC, Turn on the powerChecking the Remaining Card Memory For audio data Checking the Remaining Card MemoryDisplay the Audio Data Information Screen Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Connecting the docking station Docking StationConnect the AC adapter/charger Gently connect and disconnect the cable Connect to another device Docking StationTo connect to a computer or printer To connect to a TV Data file formats AAC 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 Preparing and using the remote control unit Prepare the remote control unitPull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet Set the camera in the docking station How to use the remote control unit Remote control unit button operation CH channel Replacing the remote control unit battery Reinsert the battery holder in the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Changing the remote control code from RC Code 1 to RC Code Resetting the remote control code to RC Code Set the TV input switch to Video inputSelect the image to play back Remote control unit cannot be used Battery cannot be rechargedCable Adapter DIGITAL/AV terminal Connecting to a Printer Print preparations Using the docking station Using the cable adapter Connecting to a Printer PictBridge printing mode is activated To select one image and print it one image To cancel printing Specify the number of prints To print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET button Thumbnail prints index Icon w, and press the SET Button Printer Settings Adjust the printer settings When Printer Value is selected Power Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Cause Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Monitor Images Commonly Asked Questions Image Edit Video Card Full Misc System Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Erase all the images Pressed From the card Troubleshooting View Needs To a TV OFF Docking Station Remote Specifications CameraPage Specifications Camera connectors Battery pack operation Shooting Reso 128MB 512 MB 16 MB Remote control unit PDS-C1 Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied AC adapter/charger Supplied SD Memory Card Others