VAR-G8 | Sanyo VPC-CA65EX, VPC-CA65GX manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Ambient	Temperature	0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation),
environment		–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)

	Humidity	30 to 90% (operating, no
		condensation)
		10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
Water-resistant	Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards
	(according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo)
Power supply	Battery	Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
		(DB-L20: supplied) ⋅1
	AC adaptor	VAR-G8
	(sold	For use with DC adaptor VAR-A2
	separately)	(sold separately)
Power	3.2 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording)
consumption
Dimensions	70.4 (W) ⋅ 111.4 (H) ⋅ 40.5 (D) mm
(excluding	2.77 (W) ⋅ 4.39 (H) ⋅ 1.59 (D) in. (Maximum
protrusions)	dimensions)
	Volume: Approx. 192 cc
Weight	Approx. 217 g (7.65 oz.) (Only the camera [without
	battery pack and card])

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Sanyo VPC-CA65EX, VPC-CA65GX instruction manual VAR-G8

Contents

Important note VPC-CA65EX VPC-CA65GX Declaration of Conformity For American Users For Russian Users Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users For EU Users Insert the SD Memory Card Install the battery pack and cardInsert the battery pack SHOOT, Play Back and Save Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photographyPress the button KStill image playback When you are finished using the cameraSHOOT, Play Back and Save Playback KVideo clip playback Install the application programs Click on the application program you wish to installBurn your recorded video clips onto a DVD Windows XP Turn on the camera Installation window, click on FinishAbout the Kodak online service Copy data from your camera to the computer Select COMPUTER, and press the SET button Click the Import buttonClick the close button Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on the New Project iconType a project name in the Name field Click the OK button Click on Files and folders in the Get Media from fieldSpecify the video clip data you wish to burn to the DVD Click the Open button Xi English Click the YES or no button Click the Create DVD tabClick the Burn DVD button Click the Burn 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 Photographing people Adjust the camera’sShoot in bright conditions Increase the camera’s sensitivity Quick Search by Operation Edit still images Delete dataProtect images from accidental erasure Format a card Manual Checking the Included Accessories Camera Quick Guide Safety ManualCarefully before using Please read this booklet Checking the Included Accessories How to use the 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 Parts Names FrontTo open Rear Charging the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack in the battery chargerPlug the power plug into a power outlet AC 100 V to 240 Recharging the battery pack Ambient temperature during rechargingRecharge a battery pack in the following cases Cover Installing the Battery Pack and CardInstall the battery pack Open the battery/card compartment Close the battery/card compartment cover About the internal backup battery Installing the Battery Pack and CardClose the battery/card compartment cover securely Does the battery pack appear swollen? 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 Movie Operation ButtonsPress the Menu button Select the icon above or below Operation Buttons Time Date and Time SettingClock SET Clock SET Date Date and Time Setting Set the dateSet the clock About the clock backup To change the date and time settingsClock 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 Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Shooting modePlayback mode Taking pictures in backlight conditions Where is the image and audio data saved?Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds End the recording Recording video clips Screen Playing back a video clip To do this Do this Video Clip Recording and Playback Data for a video clip is very large Adjusting the monitor brightnessYou can play audio and video clips on your iPod Focus can be locked Press Button Halfway Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesShooting still images Turn on the camera Press Button If the camera shake icon appears What is the camera focusing on?About the focus indicator Shutter speed and aperture are displayed Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Viewing still imagesSelect the image you wish to View Select the image to play back Image display playback Art mode playback Art mode playback screen operation Press the T buttonPress the G or H button Selecting the playback folder Magnifying zooming in the image Display the still image Press the T buttonTo 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 and Playback Audio recordingTurn 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 Using the Zoom Point the camera lens at the subjectTake 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 Recording Menu SwitchingTo cancel the Recording Menu Display the Recording Menu Press the G button Overview of the Recording Menu Displaying the Recording Menu Scene select menu Still image resolution menuDisplay Help display Remaining battery power Video clip menu page 67 b Record at 640 ⋅ 480 pixels Video View ISO sensitivity menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu Focus range menu Video clip image quality setting When editing video clipsImage 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 SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer functionWhen 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 the focus range How to use the manual focusAbout zoom movement when using the manual focus Focus Range Focus Area Setting Point range finder focusSpot focus Spot light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Multi-section light-measuring ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity Setting procedure To cancel the white balance settingWhite Balance Slideshow Displaying the Playback Menu To cancel the Playback Menu Display the Playback Menu Press the G buttonPlayback Menu Overview of the Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Extract still image Rotate imageResize Red-eye correction page 106 h Repair the red-eye effect to Slideshow Playback ALLStart Did the BGM change? Select Start and press the SET buttonAbout BGM audio files BGM for video clips? Play Volume Playback Volume Data Protect Protect Lock ExitProtect Unlock Exit To cancel the protect mode for a file Data ProtectTo select a different image in steps 2 Deletes one data at a time Deleting DataDelete Delete Single Deleting Data Copy Data INT MEM CardCard INT MEM Copy Single Select the desired type of copy When selecting Copy SingleWhen selecting Copy ALL Copy Data Display the Printing Instructions Screen Printing Instructions About the finished prints Printing InstructionsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the Dpof format Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Each ImageCopies Specify dated prints YESIf the message Date not set for photo appears SET Index printSET Exit ALL Clear CancelCancel Clearing all the printing instructions Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Rotate ImageRight Left Resize Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize 2 of the Playback Menu RED-EYE Correction RED-EYE CorrectSelect RED-EYE CORRECT. and press the SET button If the Red-eye correction not successful message appears… RED-EYE CorrectionSave AS NEW Overwrite File Select Save and press the SET button Extracting a Still Image from a Video ClipSave Save Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Procedure to join video clips Editing Video Clips Select CUT and press the SET button Video clip cutting extractingSelect the edit video icon k, CUT Join Accelerated playback Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter Portions Specify the start point of the extract Review Clip Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review ClipSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Joining two video clips Edit Video CUT JoinSelect 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 Digital zoom setting Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Image quality adjustment Penguin When Penguin is SelectedSelect the Startup Display Xacti Operation Beep Operation Sounds If Operation VOL is selected Operation SoundsIf Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selected Operation sound settings are completed POST-VIEW Setting SecPost View Select an existing folder CREATE/SELECT a Recording FolderDisplay the Option Menu Create a new folder Select the desired function and press the SET button NOISE-REDUCTION FunctionWind Sound NR Still Image NR This completes the noise reduction setting Soft Adjust the Image QualityNormal Vivid FLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Digital Zoom OFFIf the digital zoom does not seem to be working… Shortcuts Recommended SettingsShortcuts OFF OFF Recommended Settings Assign Functions to the Arrow Buttons To confirm the assigned shortcuts When Recommended Settings is selectedAssign Functions to the Arrow Buttons Press the T or W button Adjust Monitor BrightnessBrightness Select the desired language, and press the SET button Screen LanguageTürkçe Turkish Language TV System Ntsc PAL TV System SettingNtsc PAL Playback Power Save FunctionPS Power Save Recording Power Save Example When Recording is selected Press the SET buttonPress the T or W button to set the standby time File NO. Memory Function File number memory function OFF File name image numberFile 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 Reformatting erases the data To cancel reformattingInitializing the Card Memory and Internal Memory Select YES Press the SET button Reset Resetting the Camera SettingsReset Reset Settings Set the camera to the audio recording mode Checking the Remaining Internal and Card MemoryFor audio data Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu pages 61 Checking the Remaining Battery Pack ChargeBattery pack Battery remaining charge Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Video Connecting to a TVSwitch input to Playback Print preparations Direct Printing Print 1 Image Select PRINTER, and press the SET button Direct Printing To select one image and print it one imagePrint 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 Power Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Viewing Monitor Appear less clear Misc Commonly Asked Questions Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera 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 Specifications Still imagesAudio 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 Reasons for unfocused images If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures How the autofocus works Hints for Taking Pictures How to photograph a moving subjectAdvantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectively Shooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aPoints Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode