Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode | Sanyo VPC-E1414 guide

Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.

To activate Flash:

•	Press the Flash/Right button on your camera
	repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed		Flash/Right
	on the LCD monitor.		button

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:	Auto flash is enabled
AUTO. The flash fires automatically whenever extra
lighting is needed.
Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the
red-eye effect.
Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the
Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.
Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed.
Forced off. The flash is turned off.

•Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and AEB modes.

•Do not charge the flash while pressing the zoom button. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom button if necessary.

Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip.

To set the Focus mode

•Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor.

Macro/Left button

Your camera supports the four focus modes:

Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.12m. When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen.

Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. If Macro is enabled, you can capture the detail and sharpness of a very close image by fixed focus.

Pan Focus. The focus of this mode is in the maximum Depth of Field (DOF), not designing for close-up photography.

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

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Macro enabled

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Sanyo VPC-E1414 instruction manual Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode, To activate Flash, To set the Focus mode

Contents

VPC-E1414 Table of Contents Playback Menu Safety and Handling Precautions PrefaceAbout this Manual Safety Instructions For American Users For Canadian UsersFor EU Users Or other reproductive harm FCC Information Declaration of ConformityCanadian ICES-003 Information Trademark Information Symbols Used in this Manual Battery Information Main Features IntroductionSystem Requirements For Windows Package Contents Flash Self-timer LED AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone Camera ViewsFront View Back View Tripod screw hole Battery/Memory card compartment Camera ButtonsBottom View Left/Right View Navigation Control Attach the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Getting StartedCamera Memory Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory CardTo remove the SD/SDHC card Turning the Power On and Off Initial SettingsModes Using the LCD monitor Photo Mode Screen LayoutLCD Monitor Layout Movie Mode Screen Layout Standby layout Recording Layout Playback Mode Screen Layout Playback mode display of still imagesFile no./Total no Playback mode of videos FileDisplays the date and time of the video clip Playback mode of audio clips Recording Images, Videos and Voices Changing the LCD Monitor DisplayTaking Images Using the Stabilizer Setting the Zoom ControlZoom buttons Using Flash Setting the Focus ModeTo set the Focus mode To activate Flash Using the Function Menu My ModePhoto Size Menu Options Menu bar Quality EV Compensation White Balance Flash Fluorescent Color Mode Metering Using the Record Menu Setting the Scene ModeRecord Menu Table below shows the available scene mode settings Speed and aperture valuesIntelligent Scene Off-kilter exposure or blurring Food Capturing text images FoliageAuction Patterns to select for usage of auction Smile Capture Using Intelligent Scene Using Kids ModeUsing Sports Mode To activate Intelligent Scene Using Party Mode Using Soft Skin modeUsing Food Mode Using Foliage Mode Using Auction Mode Using Smile Capture Mode Using Blink Detection ModeAuction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow Select Save image to save or Cancel to disregard Using Pre-composition Mode Using Love PortraitUsing Self Portrait Using HDR Mode Using Fisheye Lens ModeUsing Aperture Priority Mode Original Fisheye Lens Using Voices Recording Using Shutter Priority ModeUsing Manual Exposure Displays the shutter value Setting the Drive Mode To set the Drive ModeOff Captures an image without time delay 10 Sec Sec Setting the AEB Setting the AF AreaSetting the AF Lamp Setting Sharpness Setting SaturationTo set Sharpness To set Saturation Setting Contrast Setting the Digital ZoomTo set Contrast To set Digital Zoom Setting the Date Stamp Setting Auto ReviewRecording Videos To set Date Stamp Settings of Recording Videos Internet ModeWhite Balance, Metering, Color Mode Movie Size Playback Viewing in Single NavigationPre-Record Display the icon in red while turning Pre-Record on To set 9-images mode To set calendar modeViewing Thumbnails Scroll bar For 320 x 240 resolution images, you can only zoom in up to Set the camera to Playback modeZooming images Playing Videos Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause mode Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memoPlaying Voice Recording Playing Voice Memo Using the Delete Button Deleting an Image/Video/AudioPlayback Menu Delete To delete a single file To delete attached voice memoTo delete all files Slide Show Protect To protect/unprotect multiple files To protect all filesTo unlock all files Red-eye Correction Voice MemoTo activate Red-eye Correction To record voice memo To activate Color Mode Trim To trim an image Resize Startup ImageTo resize an image To reset Dpof Radial BlurTo set Dpof To set Dpof on a single image/all images Using the Setup Menu Setting SoundsSetting Power Save To go to Setup Menu Setting LCD Save Setting Date & TimeSetting Language Setting File Numbering Setting TV Out Setting LCD BrightnessSetting Battery Type Setting Memory Kit Reset All Connecting the Camera to a TVConnecting the Camera to a PC Making Connections 61 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Setting the Print Mode MenuRepeat the same steps 2 to 4, then enter printer settings To set Print Select To set Printer Settings Start Printing Troubleshooting AppendixAbout Folder and File Names Camera Specifications Battery Life DimensionsTV system Microphone Do not use during a storm Keep the devices out of the reach of childrenDo not disassemble or modify Be aware of your surroundings when using the camera Do not use where there is risk of explosionDo not use while driving Do not get the camera wet Do not hold the hot part for a long time Do not cover or wrap the camera in a cloth or blanketDo not break the LCD monitor or lens Operating environment Concerning the power cord Do not damage the power cordDo not touch the power cord plug with wet hands Do not get the docking station or AC adaptor/charger wet Other cautions 71 Battery type and danger level Battery fluid, or smoke fumesSpew battery fluid Use only batteries manufactured By Sanyo Do not throw the battery Fire or subject it to heat Use the battery pack only Specified deviceDo not peel or damage the outer Casing Insert the battery correctly, as Indicated Charge the battery pack before Using itDisposal of and recycling Battery Use Storage temperature -10 to 30C 14 to 86F Humidity 10 to 90% no condensation When not using the camera for a long period Remove the dirt with a soft clothCoreCore Purchased If the battery temperature rises further while