Shooting single shots, Still Image Shooting Screen | Sanyo VPC-S60

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured. For more information about taking sequential shots, please see page 39.

Shooting single shots

1 Set the camera to the single	Shutter button
shot mode (page 27).	Touch sensor indicator
	Touch sensor indicator

2 Rest your finger on the shutter button.

hIf the touch sensor

(page 57) has been set to ON, when the shutter button is touched, the touch sensor indicator lights, the autofocus operates and the image is focused (focus lock).

<If the touch sensor is set to OFF>

h Engage the autofocus by pressing the shutter button halfway.

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Sanyo VPC-S60 instruction manual Shooting single shots, If the touch sensor is set to OFF, Still Image Shooting Screen

Contents

Important note VPC-S60EX VPC-S60 Declaration of Conformity KFOR American Users KFOR Canadian Users KSymbols used in this manualKFOR EU Users Points that require special attention Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries Install the batteryGetting UP and Running Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on Shooting KSingle shot still image photography Shooting modeKVideo clip recording Press the m button Playback KStill image playback When you are finished taking picturesKVideo clip playback Quick Search by Operation Shoot in dark conditions Basic operation Convenient Additional functionsIncrease the camera’s sensitivity Photographing people Search for image Check the focus Adjust the monitor brightnessData 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 Abundant scene functions Speedy mode-switching System MAP Front Parts Names Rear Parts NamesBottom Open the battery/card cover Installing the Batteries and CardInsert the batteries When removing the card Installing the Batteries and CardClose the battery/card cover Insert the card Shooting without a card installed Be careful when removing the cardAbout the internal backup battery Manganese batteries cannot be used Playback mode Turning on the camera Shooting modeTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera If the K icon appears About the auto power off function Press the o button to select Tab Date and Time Setting Set the date and time To correct the date and time settings Date and Time Setting Before Taking Pictures How to hold the camera About the touch sensor touch focus Before Taking Pictures Conditions that may cause incorrect focus Using the autofocus Fast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are present To turn the camera on in the playback mode Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode How to switch the shooting mode Settings display mode Normal display mode Switching the display mode Press the n and o buttons to adjust the brightness Adjust the monitor brightness Switching the guidance display ON/OFF Where is the image data saved?Hints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds If the touch sensor is set to OFF Shooting single shotsStill Image Shooting Screen About the focus indicator What is the camera focusing on?Gently press the shutter button Release your finger from the shutter button Capturing and Playing Back Still Images When you are finished viewing imagesViewing still images View other images Image display playback Press W P on the zoom switchPress the playback button Select the image to play Back Press Shutter to Save Hint Magnifying zooming in the image Zoom jump playback Decreases with each press On the zoom switch Delete the files To delete all the files Erasing files About protected images To delete one file Limitations of sequential shots settings Set the camera to the sequential shots modeShooting Sequential Shots Press the shutter button to start shooting End the recording Recording a video clip Playing back the video clip Video Clip Recording and Playback Outline of playback operation When you are finished viewing video clipsIf no audio is heard Data for a video clip is very large Example In the single Shot mode Using the Scene Function Using the Scene Function Capture a still image with a voice memo Can’t access the digital zoom? Using the ZoomCan’t access the optical zoom? Take the picture No flash indication Flash Setting Automatic flash mode Flash Setting SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer function SELF-TIMERWhen xis selected Focus Range About zoom movement when using the manual focus How to use the manual focusFocus Range Set the focus range to manual Press the SET button Set the camera to a shooting mode Press the Menu button Accessing the Recording Menu Overview of the Recording Menu Accessing the Recording Menu Focus mode menu Video clip recording modeTouch sensor menu ISO sensitivity menu Select the desired icon, and press the SET button Touch Sensor Touch Focus Setting Single shot/sequential shots shooting mode RESOLUTION/VIDEO Clip SettingDisplay the Recording Menu Record and play back an audio file RESOLUTION/VIDEO Clip Setting Play back the recording 100-0013 2006.12.24 Focus Area Setting ISO Sensitivity Display the Recording Menu Select White Balance White Balance To cancel the white balance setting Exposure Correction Displaying the Playback Menu Overview of the Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Select YES and press the SET button Image Protect Image Protect To cancel the protect mode for an imageTo select a different image in steps 2 Rotate Image Changing Image Size Resize Why can’t the image be resized?Playback Menu Select Resize and press the SET Button Select the new image size If no card is set in the camera, you cannot copy data Copy Data When selecting Copy ALL Select the desired type of copy When selecting Copy SingleCopy Data Display the screen to set the print settings Print Settings About the Dpof format Print SettingsAbout the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and number of prints Specifying dated prints Specifying the number of prints Select EXIT, and press the SET button Select YES, and press the SET button Clearing all the print settings Select Slideshow and press Slideshow PlaybackChanging the transition speed or transition effect Select START, and press the SET button Button for at least Display the desired image Press and hold the MenuSecond 713KB Still image playback To exit the Option Menu Displaying the Option Menu Overview of the Option Menu Displaying the Option Menu LCD brightness page 29 h Adjust the brightness Date and time settingTV system setting page 89 h Select the type of TV signal Auto power off KEY SW Sounds If Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Operation VOL or Play Volume is selected Select the desired setting, and press the SET button POST-VIEW Setting Select the desired language, and press the SET button Screen Language If no image appears on the TV TV System Setting 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 OFF File name image number File number reset function on File name image number What about the internal memory? File No. Reset Function Select OFF, and press the SET button No card installed With card installedInternal memory format Select the desired format option, and press the SET button To cancel reformattingSelect YES Press the SET button Reformatting erases the data Date and time setting Language setting Resetting the Camera Settings Video Clip Recording Screen To check the remaining video clip recording time Checking the Remaining Internal Memory and Card Memory Recording modeFor audio data Set the camera to the audio Battery remaining charge Battery Checking the Remaining Battery Charge Switch input to Video Connecting to a TVPlayback Print preparations Direct Printing Print Select PictBridge, and press the SET button 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 To print all the images all images Complete the printing setup Press the Menu buttonPictBridge 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 During still image shooting About the scene function and focus range settings Camera Specifications Recording resolution 680 × 2,760 pixels single-shot still Specifications 20 to 60C -4 to 140F storage Battery life Camera connectors Images Sequential Others How the autofocus works Hints for Taking PicturesReasons for unfocused images Preventing blurred images Using the manual focus effectively Advantage of using the manual focusHints for Taking Pictures Photographing a moving subject Points Photographing moving subjects sports mode Y Photographing scenery landscape mode \ Night photography night view modePage Do not use where there is risk of explosion Be aware of your surroundings when using the cameraDo not use during a storm Keep the devices out of the reach of children Do not damage the power cord Concerning the power cordDo not get the docking station or AC adaptor/charger wet Other cautions Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery to strong shocks Do not throw the battery in the fire or subject it to heatUse 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 Operating environment Windows Before Mounting Your Camera Type of data Data format File name structure Data file formats About video clip data recorded with this camera Configuration of directories in the card Setting to the card reader mode Dismounting the camera For Windows XP users Mounting your 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 Specify the folder that has the USB driver For Windows 98/98SE users Mounting your camera Confirm that the camera can be mounted Install the Sanyo Digital Camera Controller Select Remove from the menu For MAC OS X users For MAC OS 9.xx users Mounting your camera Photo Explorer QuickTimeMotion Director Click on Exit About Kodak online service Install the Photo Explorer Macintosh Photo Explorer installationAbout the Carbon Lib folder Set up the environment HOW to USE Photo Explorer Turn on the Create subfolder checkbox When copying is completed, click on the OK button Set the camera to the card reader mode Run Photo ExplorerCopying image data to a computer Click on the Start button Photo Explorer features Output format and playback Importing