Commonly Asked Questions | Sanyo VPC-CA65EX, VPC-CA65GX instruction

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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Sanyo VPC-CA65EX, VPC-CA65GX instruction manual Commonly Asked Questions

Contents

Important note VPC-CA65EX VPC-CA65GX Declaration of Conformity For American Users For Canadian Users Symbols used in this manualFor EU Users For Russian Users Insert the battery pack Install the battery pack and cardSHOOT, Play Back and Save Insert the SD Memory Card KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recordingPress the button SHOOT, Play Back and Save When you are finished using the cameraPlayback KVideo clip playback KStill image playback Click on the application program you wish to install Install the application programsBurn your recorded video clips onto a DVD Windows XP About the Kodak online service Installation window, click on FinishCopy data from your camera to the computer Turn on the camera Click the Import button Select COMPUTER, and press the SET buttonClick the close button Click on the New Project icon Burn video clips onto a DVDType a project name in the Name field Click on Files and folders in the Get Media from field Click the OK buttonSpecify the video clip data you wish to burn to the DVD Click the Open button Xi English Click the Burn DVD button Click the Create DVD tabClick the Burn button Click the YES or no button Xiii English Concerning your camera’s waterproof feature Hint What is JIS IPX8 formerly JIS protection grade 8? Contents „ Shooting Contents „ Other Devices and Connections Quick Search by Operation Shoot in bright conditions Adjust the camera’sIncrease the camera’s sensitivity Photographing people Quick Search by Operation Protect images from accidental erasure Delete dataFormat a card Edit still images Manual Checking the Included Accessories Carefully before using Quick Guide Safety ManualPlease read this booklet Camera How to use the accessories Checking the Included AccessoriesHandstrap Soft case Media cards that can be used with this camera Waterproof capability Special Features 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 Front Parts NamesTo open Rear Insert the battery pack in the battery charger Charging the Battery PackPlug the power plug into a power outlet AC 100 V to 240 Ambient temperature during recharging Recharging the battery packRecharge a battery pack in the following cases Install the battery pack Installing the Battery Pack and CardOpen the battery/card compartment Cover Close the battery/card compartment cover Close the battery/card compartment cover securely Installing the Battery Pack and CardDoes the battery pack appear swollen? About the internal backup battery When removing the card Install the card Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Shooting without a card installed Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Press the Menu button Operation ButtonsSelect the icon above or below Movie Operation Buttons Clock SET Date and Time SettingClock SET Date Time Set the date Date and Time SettingSet the clock To change the date and time settings About the clock backupClock SET Disp Info Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Screen Display For best results Before Taking Pictures Before Taking Pictures Using the autofocus Fast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are present Shooting mode Switching between the shooting mode and playback modePlayback mode Hints for taking pictures Where is the image and audio data saved?Muting the operation sounds Taking pictures in backlight conditions End the recording Recording video clips Screen Playing back a video clip To do this Do this Video Clip Recording and Playback You can play audio and video clips on your iPod Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Data for a video clip is very large Shooting still images Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesTurn on the camera Press Button Press Button Halfway About the focus indicator What is the camera focusing on?Shutter speed and aperture are displayed If the camera shake icon appears Viewing still images Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesSelect the image you wish to View Select the image to play back Image display playback Art mode playback screen operation Press the T button Art mode playbackPress the G or H button Selecting the playback folder Display the still image Press the T button Magnifying zooming in the imageTo magnify Press Button Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Why does recording stop? Audio recording Audio Recording and PlaybackTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Audio memo icon You can capture a still image during an audio recording Audio Recording and Playback Audio data playback Point the camera lens at the subject Using the ZoomTake the picture Exposure Correction Press the G or H button to adjust the exposure Exposure Correction Dry the camera Allow the water to drain out through the drainage holes About the Help display Displaying the Recording Menu To cancel the Recording Menu SwitchingDisplay the Recording Menu Press the G button Recording Menu Overview of the Recording Menu Displaying the Recording Menu Display Help display Remaining battery power Still image resolution menuVideo clip menu page 67 b Record at 640 ⋅ 480 pixels Scene select menu Video View Image stabilizer menu Focus mode menuFocus range menu ISO sensitivity menu When editing video clips Video clip image quality settingImage Quality 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 To pause or cancel the self-timer function SELF-TIMERWhen xis selected 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 zoom movement when using the manual focus How to use the manual focusFocus Range About the focus range Point range finder focus Focus Area SettingSpot focus Center-weighted light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuring ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity To cancel the white balance setting Setting procedureWhite Balance Slideshow Displaying the Playback Menu Display the Playback Menu Press the G button To cancel the Playback MenuPlayback Menu Overview of the Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Resize Rotate imageRed-eye correction page 106 h Repair the red-eye effect to Extract still image ALL Slideshow PlaybackStart About BGM audio files Select Start and press the SET buttonBGM for video clips? Did the BGM change? Play Volume Playback Volume Protect Lock Exit Data ProtectProtect Unlock Exit Data Protect To cancel the protect mode for a fileTo select a different image in steps 2 Delete Deleting DataDelete Single Deletes one data at a time Deleting Data INT MEM Card Copy DataCard INT MEM When selecting Copy ALL Select the desired type of copy When selecting Copy SingleCopy Data Copy Single Display the Printing Instructions Screen Printing Instructions Printing a single frame from a video clip Printing InstructionsAbout the Dpof format About the finished prints Each Image Specifying date imprinting and print quantitiesCopies YES Specify dated printsIf the message Date not set for photo appears SET Index printExit SET Cancel CancelClearing all the printing instructions ALL Clear Right Rotate ImageLeft Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Changing Image Size Resize Why can’t the image be resized?2 of the Playback Menu Resize RED-EYE Correct RED-EYE CorrectionSelect RED-EYE CORRECT. and press the SET button Save AS NEW RED-EYE CorrectionOverwrite File If the Red-eye correction not successful message appears… Save Extracting a Still Image from a Video ClipSave Select Save and press the SET button Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Procedure to join video clips Editing Video Clips Select the edit video icon k, Video clip cutting extractingCUT Join Select CUT and press the SET button When joining the first and latter Portions Procedure PlaySpecify the start point of the extract Accelerated playback Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review Clip Review ClipSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Edit Video CUT Join Joining two video clipsSelect Join and press the SET button Join Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review Clip Number Hint Select ON, and press the SET button Smooth Playback Info Displaying the Option Menu To cancel the Option Menu Overview of the Option Menu Displaying the Option Menu Operation sounds setting Date and time settingImage quality adjustment Digital zoom setting Select the Startup Display When Penguin is SelectedXacti Penguin Operation Beep Operation Sounds If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected Operation SoundsIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Operation VOL is selected Operation sound settings are completed Sec POST-VIEW SettingPost View Display the Option Menu CREATE/SELECT a Recording FolderCreate a new folder Select an existing folder Wind Sound NR NOISE-REDUCTION FunctionStill Image NR Select the desired function and press the SET button This completes the noise reduction setting Normal Adjust the Image QualityVivid Soft FLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom OFF Digital Zoom SettingIf the digital zoom does not seem to be working… Shortcuts OFF OFF Recommended Settings Recommended SettingsAssign Functions to the Arrow Buttons Shortcuts Assign Functions to the Arrow Buttons When Recommended Settings is selectedPress the T or W button To confirm the assigned shortcuts Monitor Brightness AdjustBrightness Türkçe Turkish Screen LanguageLanguage Select the desired language, and press the SET button Ntsc TV System SettingPAL TV System Ntsc PAL PS Power Save Power Save FunctionRecording Playback Example When Recording is selected Press the SET button Power SavePress the T or W button to set the standby time File number memory function OFF File name image number File NO. Memory FunctionFile number memory function on File name image number What about the internal memory? Previously recorded images Select the file number memory icon Press the SET button File NO. Memory Function Format FormatFull Format Initializing the Card Memory and Internal Memory To cancel reformattingSelect YES Press the SET button Reformatting erases the data Reset Resetting the Camera SettingsReset Settings Reset Checking the Remaining Internal and Card Memory Set the camera to the audio recording modeFor audio data Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack ChargeBattery remaining charge Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu pages 61 Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Switch input to Connecting to a TVPlayback Video Print preparations Direct Printing Print 1 Image Select PRINTER, and press the SET button To select one image and print it one image Direct PrintingPrint Select PRINT, and press the SET button To print all the images all images Print Exit Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings When Media Type is When Printer Values is selected Commonly Asked Questions PowerQuestion Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Viewing Monitor Appear less clear Misc Commonly Asked Questions Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingCamera Troubleshooting Image Not Play button to Appears Playback Switch to Mode Picture Recognized Image is Subject is Capture Not in focus Too close to Image Video Unlock Scene Select Setting Remarks Filter About the scene select function and focus range settings Still images SpecificationsAudio Specifications English VAR-G8 Battery life Camera connectors Shooting Resolution Internal SD Memory Card Recording Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied battery pack charger Others Specifications Hints for Taking Pictures If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused images Advantage of using the manual focus How to photograph a moving subjectUsing the manual focus effectively Hints for Taking Pictures Photographing moving subjects sports mode a Shooting portraits portrait modePoints Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode