Flash Operation | Sanyo VPC-E2 manual

FLASH OPERATION

The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions.

The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FLASH”, and press the SET button.

k: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary.

m: The flash operates with every image captured, regardless of the subject brightness.

l: The flash does not operate even in dark surroundings.

2 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.

hThis completes the flash operation setting.

3 Press the [ ] button to capture the image.

CAUTION

Do not touch the flash unit when shooting

i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting.

HINT

i The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images.

i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 135), you can change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen.

NORMAL/SHOOTING

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Sanyo VPC-E2 instruction manual Flash Operation, Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button

Contents

VPC-E2 Declaration of Conformity For American Users For Canadian Users Symbols used in this manual Insert the battery pack Install the battery pack and cardSHOOT, Play Back and Save Insert the SD Memory Card Shooting KVideo clip recording For how to set the date and time, see Press the buttonKStill image photography 011732 SHOOT, Play Back and Save When you are finished using the cameraPlayback KVideo clip playback KStill image playback Install the application programs Click on the application program you wish to installBurn 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 MTP Select COMPUTER, and press the SET button Before writing data to a DVD Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on Files and Folders Click on the New Project icon Specify the data Click the Open buttonClick on the Project tab Click the Create DVD tab Click the YES or no button Click the Disk Click the Burn button English Concerning your camera’s waterproof feature Storing and maintaining your camera What is JIS IPX8 formerly JIS protection grade 8? Contents „ Simple Contents „ Option Settings „ Other Devices and Connections Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Adjust the monitor brightness Adjust the speaker volumeSearch for image Audio files Magnify an image Protect files from accidental erasure Delete filesFormat a card Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips Using with Windows Vista Playback Checking the Included Accessories Carefully before using Quick Guide Safety ManualPlease read this booklet Camera Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Soft case What card means in this manual Media cards that can be used with this camera Waterproof capability Special Features Movable monitor for any shooting angle Special Features 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 Setup Charging the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack Outlet prongs Battery chargerUnfold the outlet prongs Recharging the battery pack Ambient temperature during rechargingRecharge a battery pack in the following cases Install the battery pack Installing the Battery Pack and CardOpen the battery/card compartment Cover Press the Push Lock part to Close the cover securely 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 Turn on the camera page 30, and press the SET button Date and Time Setting Date and Time Setting Set the dateSet the clock About the settings backup To correct the date and time settingsPress the Menu button Example of the shooting Mode Example of the playback ModeTurn on the camera Press the REC/PLAY button Select the operating mode icon, and press the SET button Switching between the Simple and Normal modesSimple Mode Menu Screen Normal Mode Menu Screen Switching the Operating Mode Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu ScreenExample Simple Mode Shooting Menu Using the Simple Mode Menu Using the Normal Mode Menu Press the T/ or W/P button to select a tabPress the H button Press About the applicable mode indicator Exit Recording size page 56 h Select the video clip size to Remaining battery power indicationFocus range Flash Start slideshow Simple Mode Playback Menu Slideshow Tab Exit Still image settings Video clip settingsSelf-timer Remaining battery power Recording MENU2 Movie Stabilizer Light-measuring mode Focus modeMovie stabilizer Photo stabilizer Recording MENU3 White Balance White balance High sensitivity modeFace chaser Digital zoom Normal Mode Playback Menu Playback volume page 73 h Adjust the volume for videoProtect Edit photo Select folderCopy For best results Before Taking Pictures SIMPLE/SHOOTING Using the autofocus When both near and far objects are present Before Taking PicturesFast-moving subjects To watch on TV Select the recording size Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button Select the focus setting Hints for taking pictures Where are the image and audio files saved?Muting the operation sounds Taking pictures in backlight conditions 30, and set it to Shooting mode Press Video Clip RecordingEnd the recording Shooting Single Shots Turn on the camera Set it to the shooting modePress Button Halfway Continue to gently press the button all Way Shooting Single Shots Press the button to take the picture Using the flash Do not touch the flash unit when shooting Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip About the recording size of still images Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Take the picture MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY Zoom Allow the water to drain out through the drainage holes After Using the Camera in Water Dry the camera Save Playing Back Video Clips and Still Images If the a appears on the Playback Screen To do this Do this Playing Back Video Clips and Still Images How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Slideshow Playback About the slideshow settings Normal mode Playback Volume Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button Deleting Files Select DELETE, and press the SET button Deleting Files Multi-image display Playback Modes Playback Modes Selecting the playback folderDisplay the Playback Screen Press the W/P button 3 times Magnification is enabled Magnifying zooming in the imageTo magnify When editing video clips Audio modeRecording Size Movies Still images Recording Size About the focus when shooting sequential shotsSequential shots Can the flash be used? Audio recording Enabled You can capture a still image during an audio recording Audio playbackAbout files saved in segments Display the desired audio file Play back the recording To do this Do this Scene Select Select the desired icon, and press the SET button Filters Flash Operation SELF-TIMER When xis selected To pause or cancel the self-timer function Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonCompensate for camera shake during video clip recording Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting Can’t set the photo stabilizer setting? When motion compensation is enabledLimitations when the photo stabilizer is on If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer Focus Range About zoom movement when using the manual focus How to use the manual focusFocus Range About the focus distance Focus Mode Point range finder focusSpot focus Center-weighted light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuring ISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting Face Chaser When the face chaser is set to on Limitations of the high sensitivity mode High Sensitivity Mode Digital Zoom Setting Select an existing folder Specify a Folder to Save Files Exposure Compensation Press the G or H button to adjust the exposure Time Changing a setting Select Start and press the SET button BGM for video clips?Did you delete a BGM audio file from the camera? File Protect To cancel the protect mode for a fileSelect LOCK, and press the SET button To select a different image in steps 2 Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Rotate Still Image Reduce Still Image Size Resize Why can’t the image be resized?For still images with a 169 aspect ratio Select the new image size, and press the SET button Repair the red-eye effect Playback Menu Select Edit PHOTO, and pressEnhance the image contrast Select the desired type of edit, Proceed with the image correction If the Red-eye correction not successful message appears Correcting the RED-EYE Effect and Image Blur Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join video clips Select CUT and press the SET button Video clip cutting extracting When joining the first and latter Portions Procedure PlaySpecify the start point of the extract Pause Select the desired option, and press the SET button Press the R button Select Join and press the SET button Joining video clips Join Hint Display the Printing Instructions Screen Printing Instructions Printing a single frame from a video clip Printing InstructionsAbout the Dpof format About the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Displayed on the print, Specify whether the date isNumber of prints Specify the number of prints Specify dated prints To cancel the index print setting Index printSelect SET, and press the SET button Clearing all the printing instructions Select CANCEL, and press the SET button Copy Files Select the copy directionCopy files from the internal memory to Card Select the desired type of copy When selecting Copy Single When selecting Copy ALLCopy Files Remaining battery charge SettingLeast 1 second Shooting or recording To access a Setting Screen Display the Option Setting Menu OFF Screen Display Xacti Select the Startup Display Shutter Operation Sounds If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected Operation SoundsIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Operation VOL was selected POST-VIEW Display Setting Assign Functions to the Arrow Buttons When is selected When Recommended Settings is selected Press the T/ or W/P buttonTo confirm the assigned shortcuts Display the Option Setting Menu 2 Select Noise REDUCTION, NOISE-REDUCTION FunctionSelect the desired function and press the SET button SOFT&VIVID Adjust the Image Quality OFF FLICKER-REDUCTION Monitor Brightness Display in can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen Screen Language Nederlands DutchSelect the desired language, and press the SET button If no image appears on the TV TV System Setting Power Save Function Press the SET button Press the Menu button Press the T/ or W/P button to set the standby time. T File NO. Memory File number memory function OFF File name image numberFile number memory function on File name image number English File NO. Memory Select FORMAT, and press Display the Option Setting Menu 3SET button Card format Screen to select the type Format appears To cancel formatting Initializing the Card Memory and Internal MemoryFormatting erases the data Select RESET, and press the SET button Resetting the Camera Settings Set the camera to the audio recording mode Set the camera to the shooting modeChecking the Remaining Card Memory For audio recordings Option Settings Display the Shooting Menu or Playback Menu Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge English Switch input to Connecting to a TVInsert and pull out the cable carefully Copying dubbing images to a DVD recorder Playing Back on a TV Audio playback seeAbout the image display Print preparations PictBridge Mode Connecting to a Printer Printing selected images Printing Select PRINT, and press the SET button Printing all images Making an index print Printing Dpof Changing the printer settings Setting parameter, and press SET button Adjust the printer settingsWhen Printer Values is selected Press the T/ or W/P Button to select a printer Question Answer Action Commonly Asked Questions Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Viewing Monitor Magnified image Characteristics Clear? Camera Misc PAL Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingPower Camera Troubleshooting English \ icon Camera’s Discontinue Appears, Internal Shooting, Behind Use Function ISO Set the ISO Camera Hold Moved when Missing Blocking Correctly, Lens Make sure Unlock Battery, it has a Scene Select Setting Remarks Filter About the scene select function and focus range settings Still images SpecificationsVideo clips Audio Specifications Auto ISO 50 to 400/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 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 Shooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aPoints Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode