Sanyo VPC-X1200, VPC-X1200EX, VPC-X1200GX 11

USING THE SCENE FUNCTION .........................................................	39
Capture a still image with a voice memo ..........................................	41
How to use the best shot feature ......................................................	42
How to use the face chaser feature ..................................................	43
How to shoot using Smile Detection .................................................	44
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ....................................................	46
Using the zoom ................................................................................	46
Flash setting .....................................................................................	48
Self-timer ..........................................................................................	50
Focus range .....................................................................................	52
APPENDICES
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................	55
Camera .............................................................................................	55
Camera connectors ..........................................................................	58
Battery life ........................................................................................	58
Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio
Recording Time ................................................................................	59
Supplied battery pack charger ..........................................................	60
Supplied Li-ion battery pack .............................................................	60
Others ...............................................................................................	61
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test
shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go .............	62

English 2

Contents

Page Warning WARNING: Declaration of Conformity hPower Supply Cord: Cord Type Basic Cord Type Other Suitable Types hCable de alimentación: Tipo de cable Tipo de cable básico Otros tipos adecuados Note: SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH SANYO Electric Co., Ltd kSETUP k BASIC OPERATION kAPPENDICES HINT CAUTION 1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack 1 Press the [m] button 2 Press the [l] or [m] button to select the recording mode 4 Press the shutter button. Single-shotmode: Video clip recording mode: <Recording mode 1 Press the playback button [=] 2 Press the SET button <Video Clip Playback Screen Page Page Page Page Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3:sold separately) 1 Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover 2Insert the DC adaptor into the battery slot 3Close the battery/card compartment cover Page Page 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger 2 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger 3 Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V) Does the battery pack feel hot If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging Ambient temperature during charging Charge a battery pack in the following cases FOR AMERICAN USERS: CHARGE indicator Does the battery pack appear swollen About the internal backup battery When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack To prolong the life of the battery pack Page Be careful when removing the card Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or released Shooting without a card installed 1 Press the ON/OFF button 1 Press the playback button [=] for at least one second <If the camera was turned on by pressing the playback button [=] If the K icon appears 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button 2 Press the [o] button to select the 4 Set the date and time 5 Press the SET button To correct the date and time settings Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on Press the playback button [=] <Playback mode To turn the camera on in the playback mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on 2 Press the [m] button 3 Press the [m] button to select the recording mode 4 Press the SET button 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on <Settings display mode <Normal display mode 2 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second 3 Press the [n] and [o] buttons to adjust the brightness 4 Press the MENU button Muting the camera sounds Where is the image data saved Taking pictures in backlight conditions Switching the guidance display ON/OFF <Guidance display ON Set the camera to the single shot mode (page 20) Rest your finger on the shutter button 3 Gently press the shutter 1/2 4 Release your finger from the shutter button About the target mark About the focus indicator The shutter speed and aperture are displayed 2 Press the shutter button to start shooting ■Estimated maximum number of sequential shots <Sequential shots mode About the focus when shooting sequential shots Can the self-timerand/or flash be used 2 View other images For still images with voice memo (pages 40 and 41) 2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch 3 Select the image to play back 1 100SANPH 2 101SANPH 3 102SANPH 1 Display the image that you want to magnify 2 Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch 100% Move To magnify: 1 Display a still image to view using zoom jump playback 2 Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the [n] button ALL FILES: Deletes all the files 1 FILE: 3 Delete the files <To delete all the files <To delete one file About protected images 1 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 20) 2 Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording 3 End the recording 4 Press the playback button [=] PLAY To do this Do this Louder: Softer: How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image The data for a video clip is very large If video clip recording stops even when there is card memory remaining… If no audio is heard During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 19), and press the SCENE button 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting <Features of each scene function AUTO Use auto settings Page 2 Press the shutter button to take the picture, then speak into the microphone 2 Press the shutter button <To save all four images 3 Use the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the image you wish to save 1 On the screen to select a scene function (page 39), select r, and press the SET button 2 Aim the camera lens at the subject 3 The focus locks on the subject (page 24) 4 Press the shutter button Page The camera can't detect the smiling face For best results with Smile Detection Can't use the self-timer To cancel Smile Detection 3 Take the picture Can’t access the digital zoom Can’t access the optical zoom Page 3 Press the shutter button When auto is selected When auto or red-eyereduction is selected 1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 20), and press the[m] ( ) button [m] ( ) button To pause or cancel the self-timerfunction When xis selected 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 19), and press the [o] (R) button <Still image shooting <Video clip recording Page 70cm Still images: Video clips: Audio recordings: