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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX Shooting with the Flash, Press the flash button to set the flash mode

Models: VPC-H2GX VPC-HD2 VPC-HD2EX

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SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH

m: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced flash).

l: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).

J: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).

3 Press the flash button to set the flash mode.

hEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode changes. h Display the icon for the desired flash mode.

4 Press the still image shooting button.

hThe picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode.

HINT

i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording or in the sequential shots mode.

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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX instruction manual Shooting with the Flash, Press the flash button to set the flash mode

Contents

Important note VPC-HD2Declaration of Conformity For American UsersFor Canadian Users Symbols used in this manualFor EU Users Points that require special attentionSHOOT, Play Back and Save Preparing the cameraInsert the SD Memory Card KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recordingSHOOT, Play Back and Save When you are finished using the cameraPlayback KVideo clip playback KStill image playbackClick on the application program you wish to install Copy a video clip to your computer Connect your camera to a computerBurn video clips onto a DVD Click on New Project Ix EnglishClick on the Add video files icon Set the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK buttonClick 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 buttonClick on the OK button About saving projectsClick on the exit MovieFactory button × Contents „ Basic Operation Contents „ Option Settings „ Appendices Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Smooth out video clip playback Adjust the monitor brightnessSearch for image Change the angle Audio data View Magnify an image Unique playbackWith other models AC adaptor and power cordQuick Guide Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Lens cap Camera case Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L40 Separately sold accessoriesLithium-ion Battery DB-L40A Media cards that can be used with this cameraWidescreen recording and playback HD mode Normal Mode Shooting ScreenHD Mode Shooting Screen Capture still shots while recording a video clip Getting the Most OUT of Your CameraDocking station for easy connection System MAP Camera Front Parts NamesTo open the monitor unit Parts NamesBottom RearDocking station Front Remote control unit Shooting mode Playback modeCable adaptor Installing the Card Insert the card all the wayClose the card slot cover If the multi-indicator is flashing red To remove the cardDo not attempt to forcibly remove the card Connect the docking station to a power outlet Preparing the Docking StationTo reduce spurious radiation Insert the battery Preparing the Remote Control UnitPull out the battery case Insert the supplied batteryHow to use the remote control unit Preparing the Remote Control UnitChanging the remote control code Preparing the Power Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Replace the battery cover To remove the battery pack Insert the battery packUsing the camera when it is set in the docking station Preparing the PowerDoes the battery pack appear swollen? About the internal backup batteryWhen using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor Recharging when the cable adaptor is connected Recharging when the docking station is connectedTurning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFFOpen the monitor unit Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 secondTurning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFFAbout the standby mode To immediately activate the power save modeIf the date and time setting has been completed If the K icon appearsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Operation ButtonsSelect the icon above or below Full AutoVideo Clip MPEG4 Clock SET Date Date and Time SettingTime DispSelect Time Set the clockSet the order in which the date is Displayed during playbackTo correct the date and time settings Date and Time SettingBefore Taking Pictures How to hold the cameraBefore Taking Pictures Using the autofocusFast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are presentHints for taking pictures Recording video clips Turn on the cameraEnd the recording Playing back a video clip Video Clip Recording and PlaybackPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off To do this Do thisFocus can be locked Adjusting the monitor brightnessData for a video clip is very large Display the video clip playback pointCapturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shotsPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on Capturing and Playing Back Still Images What is the camera focusing on?Shutter speed and aperture are displayed If the camera shake icon appearsSelect the image you wish to view Viewing still imagesImage display playback Set the main switch to Play Push the zoom switch towardW P side Select the image to play backNormal playback Image playback display Art mode playback Art mode playbackToggle the SET button to the left or right Push the zoom switch toward the T sideMagnifying zooming in the image Display the image that you want to magnifyTo magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip English Switching between the normal mode and HD mode Recording in the HD ModeScreen Press the video clip recording button Press the HD/NORM buttonSet the main switch to REC Press the Menu button Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio recording You can capture a still image during an audio recording End the recordingAudio playback Audio Recording and PlaybackShooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Take the picture Using the ZoomNo flash indication Shooting with the FlashShooting with the Flash Press the flash button to set the flash modeExposure Correction Set the main switch to RECExposure Correction Limitation concerning the high sensitivity mode Shooting in the High Sensitivity ModeStill image shooting Does the movement in the recorded video clip appear rough?About the Help display Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensSwitching Example Shooting Setting ScreenVideo View Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensHD mode Video clip mode menu Normal modeStill image mode menu Manual exposure setting menuImage Stabilizer Video ViewImage stabilizer menu ISO sensitivity menu Focus mode menuFocus menu White balance menuRecording a video clip to play back on a TV Video Clip Mode Image Quality SettingWhen editing video clips Still Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting This completes the exposure setting ND filter Filters If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image StabilizerMotion Compensation Image Stabilizer Focus Range About zoom movement when using the manual focus How to use the manual focusFocus Range About the focus rangeFocus Area Setting Point range finder focusSpot focus Center-weighted light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuringISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer functionWhen xis selected About the focus when shooting sequential shots Capturing Sequential ShotsCan the flash be used? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Rotate Example Playback Setting ScreenOverview of the Playback Setting Screens Displaying the Playback Setting ScreensRotate image page 107 h Rotate still images Resize Extract still image page 109 h Extract a still image from aSmooth playback page 126 h Smooth out the movement Playback Mode Playback ModeSelect the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selectedHow to initiate continuous playback Slideshow Time Slideshow PlaybackStart Changing the transition speed or transition effectPlay Volume Playback VolumeImage Protect Protect Lock ExitProtect Unlock Exit To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an imageDeleting Data Delete Single Deletes one data at a timeDelete Delete Single Delete ALL Select DELETE, and press the SET button Rotate Image Rotate Right LeftSelect Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Resize Changing Image Size Resize169 Extracting a Still Image from a Video ClipSelect 43 or 169, and press the SET button Select Save and press the SET buttonEnglish Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipProcedure to join video clips Video clip cutting extracting Editing Video ClipsEdit Video CUT JoinWhen joining the first and latter portions Procedure PlaySpecify the start point of the extract Accelerated playbackPress the still image shooting button O Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review ClipSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Hint Joining two video clips Edit Video CUT JoinSelect Join and press the SET button Join Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review Clip NumberHint Display the Printing Instructions Screen Print InstructionsPrinting a single frame from a video clip Print InstructionsAbout the Dpof format About the finished printsEach Image Specifying date imprinting and print quantitiesDated prints Specify dated printsUndated prints CopiesIndex print To cancel the index print settingSelect Index Press the SET button SETSelect CANCEL, and press the SET button Cancel ExitClearing all the printing instructions Select ON, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackInfo Video clip dataStill image data Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Displaying the Option ScreenOperation sounds setting Date and time settingWind noise reduction setting Reset camera settingsScreen Display Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonInfo Display OFFSelect the Startup Display XactiDate & Time Shutter Operation SoundsIf Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected POST-VIEW Setting SecPost View Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Image Settings Normal Vivid Soft Soft Adjust the Image QualityFLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Brightness Monitor BrightnessAdjust the Volume of AN External Microphone EXT MIC VolumeVolume Setting Screen Language LanguageSelect the desired language, and press the SET button TV System Ntsc TV Output SettingSelect the desired setting, and press the SET button TV Output SettingRelation between TV Type setting and TV display TV Type setting English Power Save Power Save FunctionExample When Battrec is selected Power Save BattrecToggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time DownFile NO. Reset Function File number reset function on File name image numberFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a Select OFF, and press the SET button File NO. Reset FunctionFormat Full Format Formatting a CardFormatting a Card To cancel formattingSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button Select YES, and press the SET buttonSelect RESET, and press the SET button Resetting the Camera SettingsSet the camera to the audio recording mode Set the main switch to REC, and turnChecking the Remaining Card Memory For audio recordingsEnglish Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack ChargeEnglish Connecting to a TV Connecting to a standard video input terminalInsert and pull out the cable carefully When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Connecting using the cable adaptorEnjoy higher image quality progressive output Connecting to a TVDate and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capabilityTo reduce spurious radiation Connecting to the Hdmi terminalAudio playback see Playing back on a TVPrint preparations Direct PrintingDirect Printing Printing Mode Print 1 ImagePrint To select one image and print it one imageSpecify the number of prints To cancel printingTo print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET buttonPrint Exit Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings Press the Menu button When Printer Values is selectedTo reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Connecting AN External MicrophonePower Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked QuestionsMay produce a Shooting button all To a TV Separately Misc Adaptor and power Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera Shooting TroubleshootingEnglish Viewing MonitorSelect Making audio Recordings Video Charging Unlock Remote Docking stationControl Scene Select Setting RemarksFilter About the scene select function and focus range settingsStill images SpecificationsVideo clips AudioEnglish Specifications VAR-G8 USB/AV Camera connectorsBattery life Shooting Resolution PDS-HD2 Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Concerning the charge indicatorSupplied Li-ion battery pack Others Hints for Taking Pictures If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused imagesAdvantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectivelyPhotographing a moving subject Photographing moving subjects sports mode a Shooting portraits portrait modeHints for Taking Pictures PointsPhotographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode