Shooting with the Flash, Extend the flash | Sanyo VPC-HD1A manual

SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH

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. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking single-shot still images.

1 Set the main switch to REC.

2 Press the flash button to	Flash button
extend the flash.

hThe flash setting appears on the monitor.

No flash indication:

The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. In a backlight situation, if only the center of the image is very dark, the flash will operate to compensate (auto flash).

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A Shooting with the Flash, Set the main switch to REC Press the flash button to, Extend the flash

Contents

Important note VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Declaration of Conformity For American Users Points that require special attention Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users For EU Users SHOOT, Play Back and Save Preparing the cameraInsert the card KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recording When you are finished using the camera Playback KVideo clip playbackKStill image playback Click on the application program you wish to install SHOOT, Play Back and Save Connect your camera to a computerCopy a video clip to your computer Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on New Project Ix English Click on the Add video files icon Set the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK button Click on the Open button. When one video clip is selected When multiple video clips are selectedSelect the video clip files to burn onto the DVD Set your desired title page, and click on the Next button Click on the Next button Click on the OK button About saving projectsClick on the exit MovieFactory button × Contents „ Shooting Contents Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Magnify an image Adjust the speaker volumeAdjust the monitor brightness Search for image Change the angle Audio data View Checking the Included Accessories English Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Lens cap Camera case Media cards that can be used with this camera HD Mode Shooting Screen Normal Mode Shooting Screen Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting Docking station for easy connection Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Card reader DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop System MAP Camera Front Parts Names To open the monitor unit Parts Names RearBottom Docking station Front Rear Remote control unit Shooting mode Playback modeCable adaptor Installing the Card Insert the card all the wayClose the card slot cover Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Installing the CardIf the multi-indicator is flashing red To remove the card Preparing the Docking Station Connect the docking station to a power outlet Insert the battery Pull out the battery case Insert the supplied batteryReinsert the battery case How to use the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Preparing the Remote Control Unit Preparing the Power Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Preparing the Power Insert the battery packClose the battery cover To remove the battery pack About the internal backup battery Using the camera when it is set in the docking station When using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF If the K icon appears To immediately activate the power save functionAbout the standby mode If the date and time setting has been completed Full Auto Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Select the icon above or below 640x480 60fps HR Exit Date and Time SettingClock SET Date Time Set the date Set the clockClock SET Select EXIT, and press the SET button Date and Time SettingTo correct the date and time settings Clock SET Disp Before Taking Pictures How to hold the camera Before Taking Pictures Using the autofocus Fast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are present Hints for taking pictures Press the video clip Recording button Set the main switch toRecording video clips Turn on the camera Playing back a video clip Video Clip Recording and Playback Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off To the right Display the video clip playback point Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Data for a video clip is very large Shooting single shots Capturing and Playing Back Still Images If the camera shake icon appears What is the camera focusing on?Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Shutter speed and aperture are displayed Select the image you wish to view Viewing still images Push the zoom switch toward W P side Image display playbackSelect the image to play back To magnify Push the zoom switch toward the T sideMagnifying zooming in the image Display the image that you want to magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Sequential Shots Release the still image shooting button About the focus when shooting sequential shotsCan the self-timer and/or flash be used? Sequential Shots Recording in the HD Mode Switching between the normal mode and HD modeSet the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Recording in the HD Mode Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu button Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio recording You can capture a still image during an audio recording Audio Recording and Playback Fast forward toggle the SET button to the right Audio playbackStop playback Fast forward/fast reverse Shooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Take the picture Using the Zoom Set the main switch to REC Press the flash button to Shooting with the FlashExtend the flash Press the flash button to set the flash mode Exposure Correction English About the Help display Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Switching Example Shooting Setting ScreenVideo View Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Overview of the Shooting Setting ScreensVideo Clip MPEG4 Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer menu Video clip mode menu Normal modeHD mode Manual exposure setting menu Image Stabilizer Video View ISO sensitivity menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu Focus menu When editing video clips Video Clip Mode Image Quality Setting Still Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Filters If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer English Focus Range How to use the manual focus About zoom movement when using the manual focusAbout the 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 White Balance White Balance To cancel the white balance setting SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer functionWhen xis selected Sequential Shots Mode Setting About the maximum number of sequential shots How many shots in the auto bracket series?Can the flash be used? Playback Mode Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Rotate Example Playback Setting Screen Overview of the Playback Setting Screens Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Video clip edit Rotate imageResize Extract still image Display Select the playback method icon Playback ModeDisplay the page 1 Playback Setting Screen Select the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected Playback Volume Image Protect ProtectYES To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an image Delete Delete Single Delete ALL Exit Erasing Data Select YES, and press the SET button Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Rotate Image Why can’t the image be resized? Changing Image Size ResizeResize Select YES and press the SET button Extract Still Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video ClipsExtract the specified portion Editing Video Clips Procedure to join video clips CUT Video clip cutting extractingEdit Video CUT Join Exit Pause Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter portions Specify the start point of the extract Press the still image shooting Button O Save AS NEWSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Joining two video clips Edit Video CUT Join ExitSelect Join and press the SET button SET Select a clip 000036 Hint Print Settings Display the Printing Instructions ScreenEach Image Index ALL Clear Exit About the finished prints Print SettingsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the Dpof format Date/Copies Print Screen appears Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Each Image Specify dated printsDated prints Undated prints Index print To cancel the index print setting Clearing all the printing instructions Select ON, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackSmooth Playback Icon, and press the SET button Still image data Video clip data Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Reset camera settings Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Wind noise reduction setting Select the desired setting, and press the SET button Screen DisplayInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the Startup Display Shutter Operation Sounds If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected POST-VIEW Setting Post ViewSec Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Image Settings Normal Vivid Adjust the Image Quality FLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom OFF Digital Zoom Setting Brightness Monitor Brightness Adjust the Volume of AN External Microphone Select the desired language, and press the SET button Screen Language TV Output Setting Example When TV System was selectedTV System TV Output Setting Relation between TV Type setting and TV display TV display English Power Save BATT/CAM Power Save Function Example When Batt CAM is selected Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby timeDown File NO. Reset Function File number reset function on File name image numberFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a File NO. Reset Function Select the file number reset iconSelect OFF, and press the SET button Format Full Format Exit Formatting a Card Formatting erases the data To cancel formattingFormatting a Card Select the desired format option, and press the SET button Reset Settings Resetting the Camera Settings Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera Set the camera to the audio recording modeFor audio recordings English Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge English Connecting to a TV How to connectWhen connecting to a standard video input terminal When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Insert and pull out the cable carefully Connecting to a TVPlayback Audio playback see Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Enjoy higher image quality progressive outputDate and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed If your TV does not have 720p video input capability Print preparations Direct Printing Printing Mode Direct Printing To select one image and print it one imagePrint 1 Image Copies Exit To cancel printing To print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET buttonPrint ALL Images Exit Print Exit Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Values is selected To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Connecting AN External Microphone Question Answer Action Commonly Asked Questions Shooting Monitor Commonly Asked Questions English Using my Has been edited Computer? Using a computer Misc Commonly Asked Questions Then install it Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Remote Docking Station Control Setting Remarks Scene SelectFilter Video clips SpecificationsCamera Still images 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps Specifications VAR-G8 USB/AV Camera connectors Battery life Shooting Resolution PDS-HD1A Docking station Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Supplied Li-ion battery pack Others Reasons for unfocused images If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures How the autofocus works Photographing 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 Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode