Sanyo VPC-E2 instruction

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Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 20)

Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.

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Sanyo VPC-E2 instruction manual Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images

Contents

VPC-E2 For American Users Declaration of Conformity Symbols used in this manual For Canadian Users Install the battery pack and card Insert the battery packSHOOT, Play Back and Save Insert the SD Memory Card For how to set the date and time, see Press the button Shooting KVideo clip recordingKStill image photography 011732 When you are finished using the camera SHOOT, Play Back and SavePlayback 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 Installation window, click on Finish About the Kodak online serviceCopy data from your camera to the computer Turn on the camera Select COMPUTER, and press the SET button MTP Burn video clips onto a DVD Before writing data to a DVD Click on the New Project icon Click on Files and Folders Specify the data Click the Open buttonClick on the Project tab Click the Create DVD tab Click the Disk Click the Burn button Click the YES or no button English Concerning your camera’s waterproof feature What is JIS IPX8 formerly JIS protection grade 8? Storing and maintaining your camera Contents „ Simple Contents „ Option Settings „ Other Devices and Connections Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Adjust the speaker volume Adjust the monitor brightnessSearch for image Audio files Magnify an image Delete files Protect files from accidental erasureFormat a card Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips Using with Windows Vista Playback Checking the Included Accessories Quick Guide Safety Manual Carefully before usingPlease read this booklet Camera Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Soft case Media cards that can be used with this camera What card means in this manual Special Features Waterproof capability Special Features Movable monitor for any shooting angle Capture still shots while recording a video clip Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images System MAP Parts Names FrontTo open Setup Rear 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 Installing the Battery Pack and Card Install the battery packOpen the battery/card compartment Cover Close the battery/card compartment cover Press the Push Lock part to Close the cover securely Installing the Battery Pack and Card Close the battery/card compartment cover securelyDoes the battery pack appear swollen? About the internal backup battery Install the card When removing the card Shooting without a card installed Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera Date and Time Setting Turn on the camera page 30, and press the SET button 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 Switching between the Simple and Normal modes Select the operating mode icon, and press the SET buttonSimple 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 About the applicable mode indicator Press Exit Remaining battery power indication Recording size page 56 h Select the video clip size toFocus range Flash Simple Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow Slideshow Exit Tab Video clip settings Still image settingsSelf-timer Remaining battery power Recording MENU2 Movie Stabilizer Focus mode Light-measuring modeMovie stabilizer Photo stabilizer Recording MENU3 White Balance High sensitivity mode White balanceFace chaser Digital zoom Normal Mode Playback Menu Playback volume page 73 h Adjust the volume for videoProtect Edit photo Select folderCopy Before Taking Pictures For best results Using the autofocus SIMPLE/SHOOTING When both near and far objects are present Before Taking PicturesFast-moving subjects Select the recording size To watch on TV Select the focus setting Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button Where are the image and audio files saved? Hints for taking picturesMuting the operation sounds Taking pictures in backlight conditions 30, and set it to Shooting mode Press Video Clip RecordingEnd the recording Turn on the camera Set it to the shooting mode Shooting Single ShotsPress Button Halfway Continue to gently press the button all Way Shooting Single Shots Using the flash Press the button to take the picture Do not touch the flash unit when shooting Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip About the recording size of still images MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY Zoom Take the picture After Using the Camera in Water Allow the water to drain out through the drainage holes Dry the camera Playing Back Video Clips and Still Images Save To do this Do this If the a appears on the Playback Screen How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Playing Back Video Clips and Still Images About the slideshow settings Slideshow Playback Playback Volume Normal mode Deleting Files Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button Deleting Files Select DELETE, and press the SET button Playback Modes Multi-image display 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 Audio mode When editing video clipsRecording Size Movies Still images About the focus when shooting sequential shots Recording SizeSequential shots Can the flash be used? Enabled Audio recording Audio playback You can capture a still image during an audio recordingAbout 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 To pause or cancel the self-timer function When xis selected Select the desired setting, and press the SET button Motion Compensation Image StabilizerCompensate for camera shake during video clip recording Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting When motion compensation is enabled Can’t set the photo stabilizer setting?Limitations when the photo stabilizer is on If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer Focus Range How to use the manual focus About zoom movement when using the manual focusFocus Range About the focus distance Focus Mode Point range finder focusSpot focus LIGHT-MEASURING Mode Setting Center-weighted light-measuringMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuring ISO Sensitivity To cancel the white balance setting White Balance When the face chaser is set to on Face Chaser High Sensitivity Mode Limitations of the high sensitivity mode Digital Zoom Setting Specify a Folder to Save Files Select an existing folder Press the G or H button to adjust the exposure Exposure Compensation Changing a setting Time Select Start and press the SET button BGM for video clips?Did you delete a BGM audio file from the camera? To cancel the protect mode for a file File ProtectSelect LOCK, and press the SET button To select a different image in steps 2 Rotate Still Image Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Why can’t the image be resized? Reduce Still Image Size ResizeFor still images with a 169 aspect ratio Select the new image size, and press the SET button Playback Menu Select Edit PHOTO, and press Repair the red-eye effectEnhance the image contrast Select the desired type of edit, Proceed with the image correction Correcting the RED-EYE Effect and Image Blur If the Red-eye correction not successful message appears Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join video clips Editing Video Clips Video clip cutting extracting Select CUT and press the SET button Procedure Play When joining the first and latter PortionsSpecify the start point of the extract Pause Press the R button Select the desired option, and press the SET button Joining video clips Select Join and press the SET button Join Hint Printing Instructions Display the Printing Instructions Screen Printing Instructions Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the Dpof format About the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Specify whether the date is Displayed on the print,Number of prints Specify the number of prints Specify dated prints To cancel the index print setting Index printSelect SET, and press the SET button Select CANCEL, and press the SET button Clearing all the printing instructions 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 Setting Remaining battery chargeLeast 1 second Shooting or recording Display the Option Setting Menu To access a Setting Screen Screen Display OFF Select the Startup Display Xacti Operation Sounds Shutter Operation Sounds If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Operation VOL was selected POST-VIEW Display Setting When is selected Assign Functions to the Arrow Buttons 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 Adjust the Image Quality SOFT&VIVID FLICKER-REDUCTION OFF Display in can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen Monitor Brightness Screen Language Nederlands DutchSelect the desired language, and press the SET button TV System Setting If no image appears on the TV Power Save Function Press the T/ or W/P button to set the standby time. T Press the SET button Press the Menu button File NO. Memory File number memory function OFF File name image numberFile number memory function on File name image number English File NO. Memory Display the Option Setting Menu 3 Select FORMAT, and pressSET button Card format Screen to select the type Format appears To cancel formatting Initializing the Card Memory and Internal MemoryFormatting erases the data Resetting the Camera Settings Select RESET, and press the SET button Set the camera to the shooting mode Set the camera to the audio recording modeChecking the Remaining Card Memory For audio recordings Option Settings Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Display the Shooting Menu or Playback Menu English Connecting to a TV Switch input toInsert and pull out the cable carefully Copying dubbing images to a DVD recorder Playing Back on a TV Audio playback seeAbout the image display PictBridge Mode Print preparations Connecting to a Printer Printing Printing selected images Printing all images Select PRINT, and press the SET button Printing Making an index print Dpof Changing the printer settings Adjust the printer settings Setting parameter, and press SET buttonWhen Printer Values is selected Press the T/ or W/P Button to select a printer Commonly Asked Questions Question Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Monitor Viewing Magnified image Characteristics Clear? Camera Misc PAL Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionPower 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 Setting Remarks Scene Select About the scene select function and focus range settings Filter Specifications Still imagesVideo clips Audio Specifications Auto ISO 50 to 400/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO VAR-G8 Camera connectors Battery life Shooting Resolution Internal SD Memory Card Recording Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied battery pack charger Supplied Li-ion battery pack Others Specifications If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Hints for Taking PicturesHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused images How to photograph a moving subject Advantage of using the manual focusUsing the manual focus effectively Hints for Taking Pictures Shooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aPoints Night photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +