Focus Area Setting | Sanyo VPC-S60 specification

FOCUS AREA SETTING

You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only):

9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears.

Spot focus:The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

1 Display the Recording Menu (page 54).

2 Select “FOCUS METHOD” and press the SET button.

hThe focus mode menu appears.

B: 9-point range finder focus is selected.

C: Spot focus is selected.

RECORDING MENU

TOUCH SENSOR RESOLUTION

FOCUS METHOD

ISO WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE

hWhen the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.

3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

hThe focus area is set.

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Sanyo VPC-S60 instruction manual Focus Area Setting, Select the desired icon, and press the SET button

Contents

Important note VPC-S60EX VPC-S60 Declaration of Conformity KFOR American Users Points that require special attention KSymbols used in this manualKFOR Canadian Users KFOR EU Users Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on Install the batteryOpen the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries Getting UP and Running Press the m button Shooting modeShooting KSingle shot still image photography KVideo clip recording Playback KStill image playback When you are finished taking picturesKVideo clip playback Quick Search by Operation Photographing people Basic operation Convenient Additional functionsShoot in dark conditions Increase the camera’s sensitivity Magnify an image Change the angle Adjust the monitor brightnessSearch for image Check the focus Data Status 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 Insert the card Installing the Batteries and CardWhen removing the card Close the battery/card cover Manganese batteries cannot be used Be careful when removing the cardShooting without a card installed About the internal backup battery Turning off the camera Turning on the camera Shooting modePlayback mode Turning the Camera on and OFF 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 Muting the camera sounds Where is the image data saved?Switching the guidance display ON/OFF Hints for taking pictures If the touch sensor is set to OFF Shooting single shotsStill Image Shooting Screen Release your finger from the shutter button What is the camera focusing on?About the focus indicator Gently press the shutter button View other images When you are finished viewing imagesCapturing and Playing Back Still Images Viewing still images Select the image to play Back Press W P on the zoom switchImage display playback Press the playback button 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 Press the shutter button to start shooting Set the camera to the sequential shots modeLimitations of sequential shots settings Shooting Sequential Shots 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 Take the picture Using the ZoomCan’t access the digital zoom? Can’t access the optical zoom? 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 Set the focus range to manual Press the SET button How to use the manual focusAbout zoom movement when using the manual focus Focus Range Set the camera to a shooting mode Press the Menu button Accessing the Recording Menu Overview of the Recording Menu Accessing the Recording Menu ISO sensitivity menu Video clip recording modeFocus mode menu Touch sensor 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 Select the new image size Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize Playback Menu Select Resize and press the SET Button 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 START, and press the SET button Slideshow PlaybackSelect Slideshow and press Changing the transition speed or transition effect Still image playback Display the desired image Press and hold the MenuButton for at least Second 713KB To exit the Option Menu Displaying the Option Menu Overview of the Option Menu Displaying the Option Menu Auto power off Date and time settingLCD brightness page 29 h Adjust the brightness TV system setting page 89 h Select the type of TV signal 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 Reformatting erases the data To cancel reformattingSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button Select YES Press the SET button Date and time setting Language setting Resetting the Camera Settings Video Clip Recording Screen To check the remaining video clip recording time Set the camera to the audio Recording modeChecking the Remaining Internal Memory and Card Memory For audio data 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 Select Print ALL IMAGES, Complete the printing setup Press the Menu buttonTo print all the images all images PictBridge Menu appears 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 Preventing blurred images Hints for Taking PicturesHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused images Photographing a moving subject Advantage of using the manual focusUsing the manual focus effectively Hints for Taking Pictures Points Photographing moving subjects sports mode Y Photographing scenery landscape mode \ Night photography night view modePage Keep the devices out of the reach of children Be aware of your surroundings when using the cameraDo not use where there is risk of explosion Do not use during a storm Other cautions Concerning the power cordDo not damage the power cord Do not get the docking station or AC adaptor/charger wet Insert the battery correctly, as indicated Do not throw the battery in the fire or subject it to heatDo not drop, hit, or submit the battery to strong shocks Use the battery pack only in the specified device 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 Click on the Start button Set the camera to the card reader mode Run Photo ExplorerWhen copying is completed, click on the OK button Copying image data to a computer Photo Explorer features Output format and playback Importing