Abundant scene functions, Speedy mode-switching | Sanyo VPC-S60

k Abundant scene functions

You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

AUTO

USE AUTO SETTINGS

kSpeedy mode-switching

Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots with a single button operation.

VIDEO CLIP

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Sanyo VPC-S60 instruction manual Abundant scene functions, Speedy mode-switching

Contents

VPC-S60EX VPC-S60 Important note KFOR American Users Declaration of Conformity KSymbols used in this manual KFOR Canadian UsersKFOR EU Users Points that require special attention Install the battery Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteriesGetting UP and Running Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on Shooting mode Shooting KSingle shot still image photographyKVideo clip recording Press the m button Playback KStill image playback When you are finished taking picturesKVideo clip playback Quick Search by Operation Basic operation Convenient Additional functions Shoot in dark conditionsIncrease the camera’s sensitivity Photographing people Adjust the monitor brightness Search for image Check the focusData Status Magnify an image Change the angle Contents Contents „ Other Devices and Connections Checking the Included Accessories What card means in this manual Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Speedy mode-switching Abundant scene functions System MAP Parts Names Front Rear Parts NamesBottom Open the battery/card cover Installing the Batteries and CardInsert the batteries Installing the Batteries and Card When removing the cardClose the battery/card cover Insert the card Be careful when removing the card Shooting without a card installedAbout the internal backup battery Manganese batteries cannot be used Turning on the camera Shooting mode Playback modeTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera About the auto power off function If the K icon appears Date and Time Setting Press the o button to select Tab Set the date and time Date and Time Setting To correct the date and time settings How to hold the camera Before Taking Pictures Before Taking Pictures About the touch sensor touch focus Using the autofocus Conditions that may cause incorrect focus When both near and far objects are present Fast-moving subjects Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode To turn the camera on in the playback mode How to switch the shooting mode Switching the display mode Settings display mode Normal display mode Adjust the monitor brightness Press the n and o buttons to adjust the brightness Where is the image data saved? Switching the guidance display ON/OFFHints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds If the touch sensor is set to OFF Shooting single shotsStill Image Shooting Screen What is the camera focusing on? About the focus indicatorGently press the shutter button Release your finger from the shutter button When you are finished viewing images Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesViewing still images View other images Press W P on the zoom switch Image display playbackPress the playback button Select the image to play Back Magnifying zooming in the image Press Shutter to Save Hint Decreases with each press On the zoom switch Zoom jump playback Erasing files Delete the files To delete all the files To delete one file About protected images Set the camera to the sequential shots mode Limitations of sequential shots settingsShooting Sequential Shots Press the shutter button to start shooting Recording a video clip End the recording Video Clip Recording and Playback Playing back the video clip Outline of playback operation When you are finished viewing video clipsIf no audio is heard Data for a video clip is very large Using the Scene Function Example In the single Shot mode Using the Scene Function Capture a still image with a voice memo Using the Zoom Can’t access the digital zoom?Can’t access the optical zoom? Take the picture Flash Setting No flash indication Flash Setting Automatic flash mode SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer function SELF-TIMERWhen xis selected Focus Range How to use the manual focus About zoom movement when using the manual focusFocus Range Set the focus range to manual Press the SET button Accessing the Recording Menu Set the camera to a shooting mode Press the Menu button Accessing the Recording Menu Overview of the Recording Menu Video clip recording mode Focus mode menuTouch sensor menu ISO sensitivity menu Touch Sensor Touch Focus Setting Select the desired icon, and press the SET button Single shot/sequential shots shooting mode RESOLUTION/VIDEO Clip SettingDisplay the Recording Menu RESOLUTION/VIDEO Clip Setting Record and play back an audio file 100-0013 2006.12.24 Play back the recording Focus Area Setting ISO Sensitivity White Balance Display the Recording Menu Select White Balance To cancel the white balance setting Exposure Correction Displaying the Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Overview of the Playback Menu Image Protect Select YES and press the SET button Image Protect To cancel the protect mode for an imageTo select a different image in steps 2 Rotate Image Why can’t the image be resized? Changing Image Size ResizePlayback Menu Select Resize and press the SET Button Select the new image size Copy Data If no card is set in the camera, you cannot copy data When selecting Copy ALL Select the desired type of copy When selecting Copy SingleCopy Data Print Settings Display the screen to set the print settings About the Dpof format Print SettingsAbout the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and number of prints Specifying the number of prints Specifying dated prints Select EXIT, and press the SET button Clearing all the print settings Select YES, and press the SET button Slideshow Playback Select Slideshow and pressChanging the transition speed or transition effect Select START, and press the SET button Display the desired image Press and hold the Menu Button for at leastSecond 713KB Still image playback Displaying the Option Menu To exit the Option Menu Displaying the Option Menu Overview of the Option Menu Date and time setting LCD brightness page 29 h Adjust the brightnessTV system setting page 89 h Select the type of TV signal Auto power off Sounds KEY SW If Operation VOL or Play Volume is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selected POST-VIEW Setting Select the desired setting, and press the SET button Screen Language Select the desired language, and press the SET button TV System Setting If no image appears on the TV Auto Power OFF Function Example When Recording is selected Auto Power OFF FunctionSelect the desired option, and press the SET button File number reset function on File name image number File number reset function OFF File name image number File No. Reset Function What about the internal memory? Select OFF, and press the SET button No card installed With card installedInternal memory format To cancel reformatting Select the desired format option, and press the SET buttonSelect YES Press the SET button Reformatting erases the data Resetting the Camera Settings Date and time setting Language setting To check the remaining video clip recording time Video Clip Recording Screen Recording mode Checking the Remaining Internal Memory and Card MemoryFor audio data Set the camera to the audio Battery Battery remaining charge Checking the Remaining Battery Charge Switch input to Video Connecting to a TVPlayback Direct Printing Print preparations Select PictBridge, and press the SET button Print Direct Printing Complete the printing setupTo select one image and print it displayed image Specify the number of prints To cancel printingSelect PRINT, and press the SET button Complete the printing setup Press the Menu button To print all the images all imagesPictBridge Menu appears Select Print ALL IMAGES, Select DPOF, and press the SET Date Stamp When Printer Value is selected Commonly Asked Questions PowerQuestion Answer Action Appropriate for Commonly Asked Questions Playback work? Work for an image That was created Misc System Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingCamera Shooting Troubleshooting Correct Image About the scene function and focus range settings During still image shooting Specifications Camera Recording resolution 680 × 2,760 pixels single-shot still Specifications 20 to 60C -4 to 140F storage Camera connectors Battery life Images Sequential Others Hints for Taking Pictures How the autofocus worksReasons for unfocused images Preventing blurred images Advantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectivelyHints for Taking Pictures Photographing a moving subject Photographing moving subjects sports mode Y Points Night photography night view mode Photographing scenery landscape mode \Page Be aware of your surroundings when using the camera Do not use where there is risk of explosionDo not use during a storm Keep the devices out of the reach of children Concerning the power cord Do not damage the power cordDo not get the docking station or AC adaptor/charger wet Other cautions Do not throw the battery in the fire or subject it to heat Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery to strong shocksUse the battery pack only in the specified device Insert the battery correctly, as indicated When not using the camera for a long period Storage temperature -10 to 30C 14 to 86FHumidity 10% to 90% no condensation Sanyo Software Pack 8.5 For Digital Camera English Copyrights For maximum enjoyment of your camera Introduction Symbols used in this manualAbout this manual Driver software SoftwareApplication software CD-ROM directory map Windows Operating EnvironmentMacintosh Before Mounting Your Camera Operating environment Windows Data file formats Type of data Data format File name structure Configuration of directories in the card About video clip data recorded with this camera Setting to the card reader mode For Windows XP users Mounting your camera Dismounting the camera Left-click on Unplug or Eject Hardware in the task tray For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users Mounting your cameraClick on the OK button For Windows 98/98SE users Mounting your camera Specify the folder that has the USB driver Install the Sanyo Digital Camera Controller Confirm that the camera can be mounted Select Remove from the menu For MAC OS 9.xx users Mounting your camera For MAC OS X users Photo Explorer QuickTimeMotion Director Click on Exit About Kodak online service Install the Photo Explorer Macintosh Photo Explorer installationAbout the Carbon Lib folder HOW to USE Photo Explorer Set up the environment Turn on the Create subfolder checkbox Set the camera to the card reader mode Run Photo Explorer When copying is completed, click on the OK buttonCopying image data to a computer Click on the Start button Photo Explorer features Importing Output format and playback