Home

Sanyo vpc-z400e User's Manual

1. Exposure 1 2 1 750 sec when the flash is used 1 30 1 750 sec Mechanical shutter use jointly Equivalent to ISO 90 80 SPECIFICATIONS Viewfinder LCD monitor screen Optical direct image viewfinder Close up alignment correction marks Auto focus marks 2 0 inch Low temperature Polysilicon TFT colour LCD with sunlight backlight Monitor pixels Flash working range Approx 110 000 pixels 0 8m 2 8m Normal photography wide angle 0 8m 1 6m Normal photography telephoto 0 2m 0 8m macrophotography Guide number 8 6 Flash modes Auto flash Flash off Forced flash Red eyes reduction Auto focus Self timer Time Date TTL 10 sec delay Recorded with picture data automatic calendar from the year 1970 to 2037 environment 0 40 C operation 20 60 C storage 30 90 operation non condensing 10 90 storage non condensing Power supply Battery AC adaptor sold separately 4 AA alkaline batteries or AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteriees AA NiCd batteries VAR G2E Dimensions Camera Connectors AV OUT Sound and picture output terminal DIGITAL communication terminal 128 W x 55 H x 70 5 D mm with the lens inside without lens cap Approx 300 g without batteries 63 5 mm mini jack 308 mVrms 8dBs 2 2 kQ or less
2. If the SmartMedia Mis recording protection function is active a write protect sticker is attached to the write protect area the sound after recording will not be possible See page 71 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position Ta NS A picture appears F B PLAY oF CED POWER 2 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to display the desired picture f the Voice memo mark and the Protect mark are displayed with the selected picture sound recording will not be possible see page 67 If the Voice memo or Protect mark only is displayed with the selected picture sound recording can be performed Protect mark Voice memo mark 3 Press the Voice memo button to display the Displayed remaining voice memo indication amp L number of pictures Each time the button is pressed the voice EE Seng memo mode switches as indicated below nn wa Ul No display Voice memo function off satnam 4 E Voice memo function on AY 5O O O J The displayed remaining number of pictures Voice memo button will change to indicate how many pictures can be taken at the selected resolution and using the voice memo function 65 4 Press the Shutter release button then talk into the microphone The voice memo indication will flash for about 4 seconds while the sound is being recorded After the sound has been recorded the voice memo function is automatically cancelled H When finished set the ma
3. The power is turned on and the automatic shooting mode is selected To shoot using the automatic mode just Start taking pictures To Set to Manual Shooting Mode or to Confirm the Manual Settings 2 Set the MONITOR switch to the ON position An image appears on the LCD monitor screen Manual shooting mode can only be used with the LCD monitor screen turned on If the LCD monitor screen is turned off the MONITOR switch set to the OFF position the shooting mode will return to automatic mode MONITOR switch MODE button 39 3 Press MODE of the MODE button AUTO MANUAL indication e The AUTO MANUAL indication is displayed aa eo on the LCD monitor screen AUTO Automatic shooting mode MAN Manual shooting mode 4 Press lt or P gt of the MODE button to select MAN e The manual shooting mode is set e The indications for the functions that have been set in manual mode are displayed See page 19 To Display the Manual Shooting Mode Settings Screens 5 Press MODE of the MODE button to display the desired screen e Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as indicated below AUTO MAN EXPOSURE Exposure correction mode setting screen see page 51 APERTURE Aperture priority shooting mode setting screen see page 53 WHITE BALANCE White balance correction setting screen see page 55 DIGITAL ZOOM Digital zoom setting screen see page 5
4. 0 0 0 cc ccc cc ee te ee eee eee ene e eet e en eees 80 GUARANTEE OCUSTOMER 000 cece cece eee e eee eens Back Cover N USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Safety Precautions WARNING E Do not use the camera if it makes a strange noise emits a strange odor or if smoke comes out from it If the camera is used under these conditions that may cause a fire or electric shock Immediately remove the batteries wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the unit then take it to the dealer for service The user should not try to open or repair the unit Do not modify or open the cabinet High tension circuits inside high risk of fire or electric shock if touched Any internal check setting or repair should be referred to the dealer E Do not use while driving While driving a car motorcycle etc do not take pictures playback pictures or look at the LCD monitor screen That may cause an accident It is dangerous to have the camera inside a car Be careful with the camera inside the car as it may fall behind the brake pedal and prevent braking If using the camera while walking be very careful with your environment and the traffic in order to avoid accidents E When taking pictures be aware of your environment e Do not take pictures without fully understanding the environment situation or that may cause an accident or injuries Do not use the camera inside a plane or other places where its
5. Accessories included in the SmartMedia kit Name and function of each part of the SmartMedia SmartMedia page 22 71 Write protect stickers page 71 Contact surface This is the part which forms the contact with the camera Take extreme care not to let this area become dirty or damaged Protective case Write protect area e If this area is covered by a write protect sticker recording shooting and or erasure will not be possible Index area Mis recording protection This is where the function index label is affixed Index labels Store the SmartMedia inside its protective case to protect it from static electricity 11 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Using this Quick reference guide you can easily find the instructions for the desired function of the camera CHECKING THE CAMERA STATUS Page E To check the batteries remaining charge 2 2 0 2 eee ee te es 30 E To check the number of pictures that can be taken e 31 TAKING PICTURES E To save the batteries power Using the viewfinder to take pictures 2 2 ee eee 42 Using the LCD monitor screen solar panel function 33 To take pictures while looking at the LCD monitor screen in order to confirm the picture composition Using the LCD monitor screen to take pictures 2 1 ee es 43 E To take pictures of flowers or documents at close range Macro photography oaa a a 4
6. Digital zoom setting Only in High resolution mode The exposure correction screen is displayed 4 Press lt or P gt of the MODE button to adjust the exposure as desired e The more the pointer is moved to the side the darker the image will become and the more it is moved to the side the brighter the image will become The pointer position corresponds to the exposure setting The exposure is set When the exposure correction function is used the Stand by indicator in the viewfinder will flash in green Pointer Exposure correction bar 5 Take the picture Refer to page 43 steps 5 and 6 e Press SET of the MODE button to cancel the exposure correction display Press MODE of the MODE button again to return to the exposure correction screen step 3 The exposure correction setting is maintained even after the main switch is set to the OFF or the PLAY position but the shooting mode is returned to automatic mode To resume taking pictures using the previously set exposure correction simply return to manual shooting mode See CONCERNING THE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SHOOTING MODES on page 39 E When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position To cancel the exposure correction settings shooting using the standard exposure setting Follow steps 1 to 4 above then set the pointer to the centre position 52 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING
7. APERTURE PRIORITY SHOOTING In automatic shooting mode the pictures are taken in Programmed AE mode the optimum iris aperture and shutter speed are set based on the subject brightness However to take pictures at the smallest iris aperture or the iris fully opened fixed setting you can use the aperture priority shooting mode Aperture priority shooting mode can only be used with the LCD monitor screen turned on 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position The power is turned on indicator for MED POWER Main switch 2 Set the MONITOR switch to the ON position An image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen MONITOR switch LCD monitor screen MODE button 3 Press MODE of the MODE button 3 times to select APERTURE display e Each time MODE is pressed the selected mode switches as indicated below No display AUTO MAN Automatic and manual shooting mode EXPOSURE Exposure correction APERTURE Aperture priority shooting WHITE BALANCE White balance correction setting DIGITAL ZOOM Digital zoom setting Only in High resolution mode The a perture priority shooting setting screen is displayed 53 4 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to select ei or KO L QD Closed iris icon Aperture priority shooting with iris closed mode The iris will stay closed for the picture The picture will be taken at the smallest iris aperture the shutt
8. Digital zoom setting Only in High resolution mode The digital zoom setting screen is displayed 57 5 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to select 4 Picture will be taken at the normal size Normal mode e 4 Picture will be taken at 2x enlargement Digital zoom mode The digital zoom function is now set When using the digital zoom mode the stand by indicator in the viewfinder will flash in green 6 Take the picture Refer to page 43 steps 5 and 6 Press SET of the MODE button to cancel the digital zoom setting display Press MODE of the MODE button again to return to the digital zoom setting screen step 4 The digital zoom setting is maintained even after the main switch is set to the OFF or the PLAY position but the shooting mode is returned to automatic mode To resume taking pictures using the previously set digital zoom simply return to manual shooting mode See CONCERNING THE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SHOOTING MODES on page 39 E When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position To cancel the digigal zoom shoot setting to return the normal shooting mode e Perform the steps 1 to 4 and select Wl icon When the digital zoom is used the enlarged image quality will become rougher It is recommended when possible to use the optical zoom See page 45 58 SEQUENTIAL SHOT This mode will take up to 10 pictures sequ
9. SI IT the subject D Slowly press the Shutter release button fully A The picture is taken era The stand by indicator will flash in red while ee the picture is being written to the memory another picture can only be taken when the stand by indicator lights in green again E When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position e After taking a picture you can set the main switch to the PLAY position and view the pictures taken 42 TAKING PICTURES Taking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor Screen This methods allows you to check the exact composition of the picture 1 Remove the lens cap Set the main switch to the CAMERA Stand by indicator position The power is turned on The lens will move forward When the stand by indicator lights in green you are ready to take the picture 3 Set the MONITOR switch to the ON position e An image appears on the LCD monitor screen LCD monitor screen LCD monitor screen solar PANEL switch Compose the desired picture by looking at the LCD monitor screen if the subject is close to the camera 20 to 80 cm then use the macro photography mode see MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY on page 46 if the subject is too small far use the optical zoom function see page 45 and or the digital zoom function see page 57 to enlarge it e Depending on the conditions you can also use the exposure correction
10. a precision device Do not bend it drop it or subject it to strong forces or shocks e Avoid using or storing the SmartMedia in places where strong static electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated Use at a relative humidity of 90 or lower No condensation should form e Do not touch the contact surface with your fingers or allow it to become contaminated with foreign materials Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft dry cloth e Attach only the supplied accessory labels and stickers to the index area and the write protect area If materials other than those supplied as accessories are attached problems may result when inserting or removing the SmartMedia Store the SmartMedia inside its protective case to protect it from static electricity e Do not carry the SmartMedia inside trouser pockets as it may become damaged if forces are applied such as when sitting down 10 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Open the box and check that all accessories listed below are included Hand strap page 14 Lens cap page 14 Soft case 4 AA alkaline Carrying pouch batteries page 14 page 21 e AV cable Computer serial port e Adaptor for Software page 34 63 interface cable Macintosh computer 2 CD ROMs page 74 page 74 e SmartMedia kit SCART adaptor Use this adaptor to connect an AV cable toa TV or VCR equipped with the EURO AV type audio video input terminal page 34 63
11. flashing Macro Self timer button flashing W and flashing e For macro photography using the self timer function select the W and indications 3 Compose the picture Viewfinder Due to viewfinder lens relative disalignment when a picture is taken at close range only the lower area of what is seen in the viewfinder will be recorded When taking a picture of a subject at about 20 cm from the lens make sure it is in the area delimited by the close up alignment correction marks e For macro photography it is recommended to compose the image while viewing it on LCD Monitor the LCD monitor screen See page 43 e When the subject is very small you can also use the optical zoom function see page 45 and or the digital zoom function see page 57 to enlarge it When the LCD monitor screen is used for macro photography the Macro mode eg indication will be displayed Macro mode indication Close up alignment correction marks 4 Take the picture See steps 5 and 6 on page 43 e After the picture has been taken the macro mode is automatically cancelled The Macro mode indication W is erased m When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position NOTE To avoid blurred pictures it is recommended to use a tripod or rest the camera on some stable surface 46 FLASH The flash can not only be used when the subject is dark it is also useful to ca
12. function e E To play back recordings Playing back one picture e Automatic playback 9 pictures multi playback E To zoom in enlarge the playback picture Playback zoom in function E To view pictures on a TV set e Playback using a TV set E To listen to the sound Voice memo sound playback 0 0 0 0 ee ee FINDING THE DESIRED PICTURE E To view the pictures while displayed automatically Automatic playback 2 c a a a E To view the pictures while displayed nine at a time 9 pictures multi playback SOUND EDITING E To add sound to a picture Addingavoicememo 0 000 eee ee ee ee PROTECTING YOUR PICTURES AND SMARTMEDIA FORMATTING E To avoid erasing certain pictures Protect mode preventing accidental erasure WR To cancel the picture protection allow erasure Cancelling the protect mode m To avoid erasing the data on the SmartMedia e Mis recording protection function E To format the SmartMedia e Formatting the SmartMedia USING THE HAND STRAP LENS CAP AND CARRYING POUCH Use the supplied hand strap and carrying pouch for convenience and to protect the camera Also when the camera is not being used be sure to always put the lens cap back on and keep it in the pouch Attaching the Hand Strap and Lens Cap Bend the looped extremity of the strap for easy insertion Using the Carrying Pouc
13. function see page 51 the aperture priority shooting function see page 53 or the white balance correction function see page 55 5 Press the Shutter release button halfway focus lock DA The autofocus function will lock the focus on the subject aa el the focus is not locked as desired release the Shutter release button then press it again halfway 6 Slowly press the Shutter release button fully DA e The picture is taken Se The stand by indicator will flash in red while the picture is being written to the memory another picture can only be taken when the stand by indicator lights in green again m When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position After taking a picture you can set the main switch to the PLAY position and view the pictures taken NOTE This method uses the batteries power more quickly than when using the viewfinder to take pictures You can save batteries power by using the LCD monitor screen solar panel function see USING THE LCD MONITOR SCREEN SOLAR PANEL FUNCTION on page 33 43 AUTOFOCUS Notes About the Autofocus Function Your camera s autofocus will work in almost all occasions however there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function not to work properly E Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work properly Subj
14. keep the camera in its pouch E Precautions during use and for storage This camera is a precision instrument When using or storing it make sure to avoid the following types of conditions in order to avoid damage e Places in direct sunlight e Inside a car e Places where humidity and temperature e Places where there is dust and dirt are high e Places where there is a fire burning e Places that may get wet Places where volatile products are stored e Close to an air conditioner or heater e Places subject to vibrations Environment of use e Temperature e Humidity 0 40 C operation 30 90 operation non condensing 20 60 C storage 10 90 storage non condensing For safety remove the batteries The batteries may generate heat or leak and that may start a fire cause injuries or burns and damage the camera and any other object placed close by When the batteries are removed the time and date settings will be cleared The damages caused if the batteries leak are not covered by the manufacturer s warranty E Precautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor If you pian to use an AC adaptor with your digital camera VPC Z400E only use the specified AC adaptor model VAR G2E sold separately Make sure to never use an AC adaptor other than the one indicated here conceived for specific use with your digital camera if an AC adaptor other than the specific one listed here is us
15. monaural 1 0 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative composite video PAL colour TV system 2 5 mm mini jack RS 232C serial port 230 4 kbps max DC IN External DC power input terminal 81 DC 6 5 7 0 V for exclusive use of AC Adaptor VAR G2E sold separately Supplied SmartMedia environment 30 90 operation non condensing 10 90 storage non condensing Dimensions e 0 x7 mW XO TE mm D e Products are subject to change in design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation 82 GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER Sanyo U K Sales Ltd the Company guarantees to the initial retail purchaser that if this equipment is or becomes defective and that in the opinion of the Company the defect is due to faulty material or workmanship the Company will for a period of 12 calendar months from the date of sale to the original purchaser repair or replace at its sole option free of charge any such defective component part of the equipment always provided that 1 The equipment has at all times been used in accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company and has not been connected to an electrical mains supply for which it has not been adjusted Accidental damage or damage caused by negligence or misuse by the user including leakage from exhausted batteries is specifically excluded Unauthorised repairs or any modification
16. set Points to remember Once saved to video tape the pictures cannot be edited digitally The pictures will be saved to video tape as a PAL format signal Connections To the VIDEO input terminal Digital camera Yellow plug To the AVOUT AV cable terminal supplied Video Cassette Recorder White plug To the AUDIO input terminal Plug e To avoid damaging the camera connector be very careful when connecting disconnecting the cable e The sound output from the camera is monaural If connecting it to a stereo VCR be sure to use the audio left channel input connector white If the VCR is equipped with an EURO AV type audio video input terminal use the supplied SCART adaptor Method VCR Camera Load a video tape with erasure 5 Set to playback mode prevention tab Press the input mode button to select VCR the external input mode 6 When the desired picture is displayed Set the recording mode tape speed start recording press the recording button or the pause button da O N Set to recording pause mode press the recording button then the pause button RW When finished recording stop the VCR 34 CONCERNING PICTURE DATA STORAGE SmartMedia Data Saving Structure Folder and file names This section explains how the pictures data files are organized in the SmartMedia This information is only necessary when accessing the SmartMedia to erase image and or voice memo data file
17. the Shutter release button before the picture has been taken while using the self timer function that will interrupt it e To cancel the self timer function press the Macro Self timer button until the Self timer indication is not displayed anymore NOTE t E Self timer indication Shutter release button Self timer indicator m When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position When using the self timer function use a tripod or place the camera on a level stable surface 50 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING EXPOSURE CORRECTION If the subject is made too dark under exposed by a bright surrounding it can be corrected made brighter using this function The exposure correction can only be used when taking the picture using the LCD monitor screen 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position e The power is turned on Set the MONITOR switch to the ON position An image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen Stand by indicator MONITOR switch LCD monitor screen MODE button 3 Press MODE of the MODE button twice to select EXPOSURE display Each time MODE is pressed the selected mode switches as indicated below 51 No display AUTO MAN Automatic and manual shooting mode EXPOSURE Exposure correction APERTURE Aperture priority shooting WHITE BALANCE White balance correction setting DIGITAL ZOOM
18. 00 cece eee tet eee 37 SETTING THE RESOLUTION PICTURE QUALITY 0 2 02 cee eee eee 38 CONCERNING THE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SHOOTING MODES lausasasnasaa 39 TAKING PICTURES 0 ccc ccc ce ee eee tence nee e eens 41 AUTOFOCUS 2 0 0 0 cc eee eee eee eee eee tees 44 USING THE ZOOM OPTICAL ZOOMEUNCTION 0 0 00 ce eee eee eee 45 MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY 46 FLASH 47 VOICE MEMO 0 eee een eee rete eee ee ee eee ee nanee 49 SELE TIMER 0 0 ce ee ee eee eee eee eee eee beeen 50 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING EXPOSURE CORRECTION osa asusarsre 51 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING APERTURE PRIORITY SHOOTING 53 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING WHITE BALANCE CORRECTION 55 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING DIGITAL ZOOM SETUP 57 SEQUENTIAL SHOT 0 cc ccc cc ce ce ee eee ee eee eee eee 59 PLAYING BACK PICTURES PLAYING BACK ONE PICTURE 60 AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK 9 PICTURES MULTLPBLANVBACK reren n nne 61 PLAYING BACK PICTURES ON ATV SET 00 0 ccc cece eee teen e teens 63 ENLARGING ZOOMING IN THE IMAGE 0 0 eee teens 64 OTHER FUNCTIONS SOUND AFTER RECORDING 65 PICTURE PROTECTION 67 ERASING PICTURES 0 ccc cc cee tence tenn eee 68 USING THE SmartMedia 0 0 0 0 0 ccc cece ee te eee ee eee nents 71 USING THE CAMERA WITH THE COMPUTER 74 APPENDICES TROUBLESHOOTING 0 ccc cee ee ence ne eee en bette een neta enne 75 SPECIFICATIONS
19. 280 x 960 pixels 18 pictures High resolution mode 640 x 480 pixels 60 pictures With voice memo shot Sequential High resolution mode 640 x 480 pixels 60 pictures for one take sequence at 0 5 second interval 10 pictures max Still image Super High resolution mode 1 1 280 x 960 pixels 8 pictures Super High resolution mode 2 1 280 x 960 pixels 15 pictures High resolution mode 640 x 480 pixels 41 pictures Erase method Image sensor 1 picture erase or all pictures erase 1 2 7 inch CCD solid state type image pickup 1 310 000 pixels picture elements Recorded picture image definition 1 280 x 960 pixels Super High resolution 1 2 640 x 480 pixels High resolution White balance Full auto TTL possible to set manually Lens Photometric system Exposure control type Opened F 2 8 Wide angle 4 7 Telephoto Closed F 8 0 Wide angle 13 5 Telephoto Aperture shutter range programmed exposure aperture priority 80 cm normal photography 20 cm 80 cm macro photography 3x zoom lens f 5 2 mm 15 6 mm equivalent f 34 mm 102 mm lens on a 35mm camera Image sensor based TTL centre balanced average metering type exposure correction function available Digital zoom Shooting related 2 0x only High resolution Playback related 2 0x
20. 6 E To take pictures with the flash in automatic mode Automatic flash 2 aaa 47 E To force the flash operation Forced flash 47 E To reduce the red eyes effect Red eyes reduction o oaao a ee ee 47 E To stop temporarily the flash operation Flash off 2 47 E To take pictures with sound Using the voice memo function aoaaa a 49 H To change the resolution Setting the resolution Picture quality 38 Em To switch the shooting mode e Concerning the Automatic and Manual shooting modes 39 E To take pictures automatically Using the self timer 2 2 aa 50 E To take pictures in a backlight situation Using the exposure correction function e 51 To take pictures of a poorly light subject Using the exposure correction function 0 ee 51 H To enlarge a far away subject in the picture e Using the optical zoom function 45 Using the digital zoom function 2 2 2 2 0 a 57 E To take pictures with the iris fully opened or closed Aperture priority shooting mode o o eaa 53 Taking pictures with true natural colours White balance correction 55 To take pictures that capture a movement Sequential shot l a aaa a 59 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE PLAYING BACK VIEWING PICTURES m To view the date time of the picture e Date time display function 0 es m To hide the date time from the picture during playback e Date time display
21. 7 Only in High resolution mode No display e To cancel the setting screen display press SET of the MODE button To return to the display of the setting screens press MODE of the MODE button one more time step 5 e The manual shooting mode settings are kept even after the main switch is set to the OFF or the PLAY position while the shooting mode is returned to automatic mode To return to manual shooting mode repeat steps 3 and 4 above HINT Easy switching between automatic and manual shooting modes e After step 1 and 2 press MODE of the MODE button twice The EXPOSURE setting screen is displayed You can then take pictures in manual shooting mode using all the settings previously entered To continue taking pictures in automatic shooting mode simply press SET of the MODE button the setting screen is cancelled 40 TAKING PICTURES a SSeS Se SSS Se After having set your camera you are now ready to take pictures You can do so using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor screen Please follow the methods described here for better pictures Holding the Camera Hold the camera firmly by the finger pads with both hands arms tight along the body making sure the camera is stable Horizontal hold Vertical hold Make sure the flash is higher than the lens Do not block the microphone opening with your finger Keep your elbows close to your body Make sure that the flash or the l
22. DE button The protection feature will be set for the displayed image and the protect mark will be displayed Each time SET is pressed the mode switches as indicated below No indication Protection feature off 8 Protection feature on To protect more than one picture repeat steps 2 and 4 Press MODE of the MODE button to return to normal picture playback E When finished set the main switch to the OFF position NOTE e Even if the protect mode is set for certain pictures they will be erased if the SmartMedia is reformatted see page 72 To cancel the protect mode for a picture Select the desired picture and repeat steps 2 to 4 above The protect indicator will disappear and the protect mode is cancelled 67 ERASING PICTURES You can erase the missed pictures or pictures that are no longer needed You can erase the pictures one by one or erase at once all the pictures saved in the camera If the SmartMedia Mis recording protection function is active a write protect sticker is attached to the write protect area it will not be possible to erase the pictures Remove the write protect sticker before attempting to erase pictures See page 71 Erasing One Picture 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position A picture appears 2 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to display the image to erase The protected pictures cannot be erased If necessary turn the p
23. DEI US amp The white balance correction function is now set When using the balance correction function the stand by indicator in the viewfinder will flash in green 5 Take the picture Refer to page 43 steps 5 and 6 Press SET of the MODE button to cancel the white balance correction display Press MODE of the MODE button again to return to the white balance correction screen step 3 e The white balance correction setting is mainteined even after the main switch is set to the OFF or the PLAY position but the shooting mode is returned to automatic mode e To resume taking pictures using the previously set white balance correction simply return to manual shooting mode See CONCERNING THE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SHOOTING MODES on page 39 mE When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position To cancel the white balance correction function to return the automatic white balance correction mode e Perform the steps 1 to 3 and select Aj icon To take sepia tone photographs At step 4 select the 7 icon then instead of a white card make the white balance adjustment using a blue card You can experiment changing the card colour on which the white balance is done to obtain different results 56 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING DIGITAL ZOOM SETUP The digital zoom lets you enlarge zoom in the subject electronically The digital zoom can be used in com
24. MANUAL SHOOTING MODES Using the automatic shooting mode you can take pictures under normal conditions letting the camera do the adjustments indicated below If you wish to set the camera manually according to each picture conditions use the manual shooting mode The manual shooting mode settings page 51 58 are preserved even after the camera power is turned off or the automatic shooting mode is selected Therefore you can use a combination of the two modes using the automatic shooting mode under normal conditions and switching to manual shooting mode for special conditions photography Automatic shooting mode settings Exposure Correction ccccccsssecsesssseeceeeeees No exposure correction Aperture priority shooting mode cee Programmed AE mode shooting White balance correction 0 00 0 cccecssecsseee Automatic Digital zoom Only in High resolution mode No digital zoom Manual shooting mode settings Exposure correction cccccccscscsssscsssessssees 3 f stops increments exposure correction Aperture priority shooting mode AE shooting with the iris closed or opened White balance correction wo ceeeeeeceeeeee Sunny day cloudy day incandescent light fluorescent light manual eye dropper light source specific selectable Digital zoom Only in High resolution mode 2x digital zoom or no digital zoom Automatic Shooting Mode Setup 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position
25. Press MODE of the MODE button to display the SPECIAL indication If there are previous recordings the mode switches as indicated below each time the button is pressed No display MULTI 2 i MAGNIFY X 2 SPECIAL indication PROTECT ERASE SPECIAL 72 USING THE SmartMedia 4 Press SET of the MODE button CLOCK and FORMAT are displayed 5 Press lt or gt of the MODE button until the selection mark W points to FORMAT 6 Press SET of the MODE button e The confirm screen REFORMAT 7 is displayed D Press lt or gt of the MODE button until the selection mark 4 points to YES 8 To format press SET of the MODE button e FORMATTING is displayed and formatting of the SmartMedia wiil start After the SmartMedia has been formatted a grey screen will appear on the LCD monitor screen To cancel the formatting function before fromat is started e At step 7 select NO then press MODE of the MODE button to return SPECIAL indication screen 73 USING THE CAMERA WITH THE COMPUTER Your camera takes pictures that are saved as image files and can be directly downloaded to an IBM compatible personal computer running Windows 3 x Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 software or a Macintosh or Power Mac computer The images can then be edited using the supplied software and added to documents such as reports multimedia presentations World W
26. SANYO INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC Z400E Digital Camera Ga SmartMedia SSFDC Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera Make sure to read and understand the section USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY from page 3 to 10 Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference BEFORE READING THE MANUAL IBM PC PowerPC and IBM are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation All other company and product names are registered trademarks and or trademarks of their respective owners Caution This manual or part of this manual may not be reproduced without prior written permission e The contents of this manual may be changed without any prior notice We decline all responsibility for any damage or other resulting from the use of this camera e We decline all responsibility for any damage due to an improper use of the camera due to improper application of the instructions given in this manual or due to repairs or changes done by other than a technician authorised by the manufacturer We will not be held responsible for any damage caused by the use of add ons other than the original accessories or equivalent as specified We decline all responsib
27. SET of the MODE button The indication EX will move to the day position 1 3 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to set the desired day 1 4 Press SET of the MODE button e The indication ETA will move to the hour position 1999108128 1 5 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to set the Se desired hour The time is entered in 24 hour format 1 6 Press SET of the MODE button e The indication ETA wiil move to the minutes position 1 7 Press lt or of the MODE button to set the desired minutes 1 8 Press SET of the MODE button The setting display is erased and the clock will start For accurate clock setting press SET together with a time broadcast signal or other accurate time signal m When finished setting set the main switch to the OFF position NOTE To correct the date and time settings Follow steps 1 to 4 press SET of the MODE button to select the setting to correct Press lt or gt of the MODE button to correct the displayed setting To finish the settings press SET Press MODE of the MODE button to cancel the Date and Time setting mode without any modification To redo the setting follow the steps from 2 29 BATTERIES REMAINING CHARGE INDICATION When using the alkaline batteries the batteries remaining charge can be checked on the LCD monitor screen Make sure to check this indicator before taking a picture 1 Set the mai
28. SING THE SmartMedia The supplied SmartMedia is a data storage media used in your digital camera to store the recordings Make sure to install the SmartMedia in the digital camera before taking pictures see INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SmartMedia on page 22 Avoiding Accidental Erasure of Important Data Recorded on the SmartMedia Mis Recording Protection Function Attach a write protect sticker to the write protect area see page 11 Recording shooting and or erasure will no longer be possible Attach the sticker so that it is fully within the write protect area and so that it is fully flat and will not peel off otherwise problems may occur If the sticker becomes dirty or if it is not fully within the UU write protect area the mis recording protection function Wn may not work properly Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft dry cloth If you would like to record additional data or erase existing data remove the write protect sticker e Do not re use any write protect stickers once they have been removed from the SmartMedia as their adhesion force will diminish and problems may occur if they are re used Write protect area NOTE The SmartMedia is a consumable item After it has been used for a long period of time recording and playback of image data may no longer be possible In such a case you will need to purchase a replacement f the SmartMedia is removed from the digital camer
29. a or if the digital camera s power supply is turned off during reading or writing operations the data stored on the SmartMedia may become lost corrupted Sanyo will not be responsible for any damage or loss of profits arising from the loss of data Please read carefully Precautions when handling the SmartMedia on page 10 Store the SmartMedia inside its protective case to protect it from static electricity see page 11 71 Formatting the SmartMedia The supplied SmartMedia is initialised formatted before its release for sale so it can be used immediately after it is inserted into the digital camera However the formatting may have been corrupted by static electricity and it may be impossible to use the SmartMedia In such a case follow the steps indicated here to reformat it Also if using a SmartMedia card from another manufacturer or if the card has been formatted by a computer reformat the card using the camera to restore the optimum format capacity If a write protect sticker is attached to the write protect area the Mis recording protection function is active formatting of the SmartMedia will not be possible Remove the write protect sticker before attempting to format the SmartMedia CAUTION Please note that even the protected images see page 67 will be erased 1 Insert the SmartMedia into the camera see page 22 2 Set the main switch to the PLAY position 9 B AGN OFF ails POWER 3
30. amera If the subject moves the picture will not be clear 48 VOICE MEMO You can record approximately 4 seconds of sound when taking a picture This is called a voice memo You can also add a voice memo to a picture previously recorded see SOUND AFTER RECORDING on page 65 A voice memo cannot be recorded in sequential shot mode 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position The power is turned on 2 Press the Voice memo button to Displayed remaining display the voice memo indication number of pictures L ee aT e Each time the button is pressed the tan MI voice memo mode switches as Tage indicated below XY e OO No display Voice memo function off Voice memo button t Voice memo function on The displayed remaining number of pictures will change to indicate how many pictures can be taken at the selected resolution and using the voice memo function When the LCD monitor screen is used the Voice memo indication iv R will be displayed Voice memo indication 3 Press on the Shutter release button then talk into the microphone ema I e The voice memo indicator will flash Microphone Shutter release for about 4 seconds while the sound is being recorded After the sound has been recorded the voice memo function is automatically cancelled indication is erased m When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF p
31. at the time when a picture is taken due to the way the available memory is calculated e Each voice memo memory usage is equivalent to approximately half a picture taken in High resolution mode e Depending on the type of pictures taken you may be able to take a few more pictures than the numbers indicated above e When the displayed remaining number of pictures that can be taken is 00 you cannot take any more pictures To take more pictures either install a new SmartMedia see page 22 or save the pictures see page 34 then erase them see page 68 from the SmartMedia When the displayed remaining number of pictures that can be taken is 00 it may be possible to take a few more pictures by selecting a lower resolution setting 32 USING THE LCD MONITOR SCREEN SOLAR PANEL FUNCTION When shooting outside if the ambient lighting is strong enough you can turn off the LCD monitor screen backlight in order to use the external light source to view the image on the LCD monitor screen This will save batteries power and will permit to view the image on the LCD monitor screen even when in an extremely bright environment The LCD monitor screen solar panel function can be used during shooting or during playback 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY or CAMERA position The power is turned on 2 If the main switch is set to the CAMERA position then set the MONITOR switch to the ON position
32. bination with the optical zoom function for a greater enlargement The digital zoom can only be set with the LCD monitor screen turned on and when shooting in High resolution mode In sequential photography mode or Super High resolution mode 1 or 2 the digital zoom function cannot be used 1 set the main switch to the CAMERA Bd position Stand by D I ore im The power is turned on indicator Main switch 2 Set the MONITOR switch to the ON QR gt gt Shutter position PA release An image is displayed on the LCD monitor S screen MONITOR i switch LCD monitor screen MODE button 3 Press the picture resolution mode button to select Hi indication e Each time the button is pressed the selected indication switches as follow CAs m Fra SH Super high resolution 2 8 L A Ba A Hi High resolution O sO VW Or HN Sequential shooting SHi Picture resolution Super high resolution 1 mode button e The digital zoom setting screen is available only when the High resolution mode is selected 4 Press the MODE of the MODE button 5 times to select DIGITAL ZOOM display e Each time MODE is pressed the selected mode switches as indicated below No display AUTO MAN Automatic and manual shooting mode EXPOSURE Exposure correction APERTURE Aperture priority shooting WHITE BALANCE White balance correction setting DIGITAL ZOOM
33. can be used when taking pictures using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor screen 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position The power is turned on 2 Set the MONITOR switch to the desired position OFF To take pictures using the viewfinder ON To take pictures using the LCD monitor screen 3 Push the zoom switch to T or W side to compose the picture as desired T The subject is zoomed in made up to 3 times bigger W The subject is zoomed out made smaller we LO MONITOR switch Zoom switch Y uh v 7 To zoom out To zoom in 4 Take the picture See steps 5 and 6 on page 43 m When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position NOTE When using the LCD monitor screen to take pictures in High resolution mode you can enlarge the subject even more by using the digital zoom function See MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTINGS DIGITAL ZOOM SETUP on page 57 45 MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY When taking pictures at close range 20 80 cm use the macro photography function 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position The power is turned on 2 Press the Macro Self timer button until the amp indication is displayed flashing e Each time the button is pressed the macro Ki e nidia self timer mode switches as indicated below KO tn ia 4 Q OO No display E W
34. cing after the expiry of the guarantee period take or send it to the original supplier or any other Sanyo dealer He will be pleased to give you a quotation for the repair If you are in any doubt about what to do write to us at the address below or telephone Sanyo U K Sales Ltd Sanyo House Otterspool Way Watford Hertfordshire WD2 8JX Tel Watford 246363 SANYO 1AG6P1P0515 SANYO Electric Co Ltd SR8 E 1298KP SY01 Printed in Japan
35. creen 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position A picture appears WW apo Sen POWER N Press MODE of the MODE button e The MULTI indication is displayed on the LCD screen Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as indicated below No display MULTI MAGNIFY X 2 PROTECT ERASE SPECIAL MULTI indication 61 3 Press lt or gt of the MODE button 9 pictures e 9 pictures multi playback starts If the button Multi playback mode is pressed again the 9 previous or 9 i E following pictures are displayed Lal To display the 9 previous pictures gt To display the 9 following pictures The last 3 digits only of the picture number are displayed Picture number will go off after 2 seconds 4 If you wish to playback one of the 9 pictures displayed press SET of the MODE Selection button mark e The selection mark is dispiayed 5 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to select the desired picture 6 Press SET of the MODE button The selected picture will be displayed full screen A 4 digits number is displayed e The resolution voice memo and picture number indications will go off after 3 seconds Q100 0 8 Picture number Voice memo mark E When finished set the main switch to the OFF position If some pictures numbers are missing e The picture number refers to the picture data file location in the memory There
36. e Main switch 3 Set the solar PANEL switch to the OPEN NG position Se e The solar panel cover will open The LCD monitor screen backlight is turned z off MONITOR s wite if the image on the LCD monitor screen LCD monitor cannot be seen easily return the solar screen PANEL switch to the CLOSE position The LCD monitor screen solar PANEL switch backlight is turned back on m When not using the LCD monitor screen solar panel function set the solar PANEL switch to the CLOSE position NOTE When using the LCD monitor screen solar panel function the brightness of the screen will vary according to the camera orientation and surrounding brightness When the LCD monitor screen solar PANEL switch is set to the OPEN position the backlight may be visible from the top of the unit This is not a malfunction 33 CONCERNING PICTURE DATA STORAGE Saving the Pictures Taken with your Digital Camera e Saving the pictures to a computer Requires Computer connecting cable commercially available personal computer Advantages The pictures are saved as data on the computer hard disk they can then be processed or edited sent over a network etc Connections See page 74 e Recording the Pictures onto Video Tape Requires Commercially available Video Cassette Recorder Advantages You can save your pictures even if you do not have a computer You can then play them back on your TV
37. ects with low contrast or very bright subjects at the centre of the picture To take the picture Use the focus lock function to lock the focus on a subject with contrast at the same distance as the subject you wish to take the picture of then without releasing the shutter release button take the picture of the desired subject Subjects without vertical lines To take the picture Use the focus lock function to lock the focus on the subject while holding the camera vertically then without releasing the shutter release button turn the camera to the horizontal position and take the picture The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not focus at the desired distance Subjects at different distances To take the picture Use the focus lock function to lock the focus on a subject at the same distance as the subject you wish to take the picture of then without releasing the shutter release button take the picture of the desired subject Check the focus on the LCD monitor screen Fast moving subjects To take the picture Use the focus lock function to lock the focus on a subject at the same distance as the subject you wish to take the picture of then without releasing the shutter release button take the picture of the desired subject 44 USING THE ZOOM OPTICAL ZOOM FUNCTION The subject can be enlarged zoomed in up to 3 times using the optical zoom lens The optical zoom
38. ed it may damage the camera and cause a fire or electric shocks For complete information on how to use the AC adaptor please refer to the instructions accompanying the AC adaptor model VAR G2E E Precautions concerning the storage of the SmartMedia Please keep out of reach of children Due to its small size young children may put it in their mouth and they may choke or serious injuries may occur 7 POINTS TO FOLLOW FOR CORRECT USE OF THE CAMERA E Before taking important pictures e When taking important pictures check to make sure that they can be correctly recorded e We cannot accept any responsibility for pictures that cannot be recorded or if all or any of the recorded pictures are erased or otherwise destroyed or damaged due to a problem with the camera any of the accessories or software Concerning copyrights e The pictures you take with your digital camera are for your own private use any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners E Precautions when cleaning the cabinet Cleaning 1 Turn the power off and remove the batteries 2 Remove the dirt with a humid soft cloth To remove stains 3 Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung dry then wipe with a dry soft cloth Caution e Do not use benzene thinner or other chemical product on the cabinet as that may cause deformation and or discoloration and paint peeling When using a chemically t
39. ens are not blocked by a finger or the hand strap Incorrect hold A finger in front of the lens NOTE When a picture is taken with the camera held vertically the image played back on the LCD monitor screen or on a TV set will be shown on the side 41 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Compose the desired picture by looking into the viewfinder Compared to taking pictures using the LCD monitor screen this method saves the batteries power 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Set the main switch to the CAMERA Stand by position indicator e The power is turned on The lens will move forward When the stand by indicator lights in green you are ready to take the picture Viewfinder POWER Main switch FEN release 3 Set the MONITOR switch to the OFF l button position No image appears on the LCD monitor screen MONITOR switch LCD monitor screen 4 Point the camera lens to the subject elt the subject is close to the camera 20 to 80 cm then use the macro photography mode See MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY on page 46 If the subject is too small far push the zoom switch to T side to enlarge it See Using the Optical Zoom on page 45 5 Look straight into the viewfinder and make sure the autofocus mark is on the subject Auto focus mark 6 Press the Shutter release button halfway focus lock ECH e The autofocus function will lock the focus on
40. entially at 0 5 second interval ANNIKA Sequential shot is done in High resolution mode In sequential shot the flash cannot be used In sequential shot a voice memo cannot be recorded A voice memo can be added after the pictures have been taken See page 65 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA E position The power is turned on mor CED POWER N Press the picture resolution mode button to oo select L indication SS Each time the button is pressed the selected indication switches as follow to Be Ze Picture resolution mode button Super high resolution 2 Picture quality page 38 H High resolution 0 0 0 0 Picture quality page 38 Hip Sequential shot SH Super high resolution 1 Picture quality page 38 3 Press and hold the shutter release button To take 10 pictures sequentially at 0 5 second interval press and hold the shutter release button if the shutter release button is released before the 10 pictures have been taken recording will stop m When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position 59 PLAYING BACK ONE PICTURE You can playback individually and immediately the pictures taken on the LCD monitor screen LCD monitor screen MODE button 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position A playback picture appears on the LCD monitor sc
41. er speed adjusted automatically and the optimum exposure correction Note that if the lighting is not sufficient the picture will be under exposed Example of use For deep depth of field photography Programmed AE mode icon This is the standard mode where the optimum iris aperture and shutter speed are set based on the subject brightness Q Opened iris icon Aperture priority shooting with iris opened mode The iris will stay opened for the picture The picture will be taken with the iris fully opened the shutter speed adjusted automatically and the optimum exposure correction Note that if the lighting is bright the picture will be over exposed Example of use For shallow depth of field such as macro zoom photography e The aperture priority shooting mode or programmed AE mode is now set When using the aperture priority shooting mode the stand by indicator in the viewfinder will flash in green 5 Take the picture e Refer to page 43 steps 5 and 6 e Press SET of the MODE button to cancel the aperture priority shooting setting display Press MODE of the MODE button again to return to the aperture priority shooting setting screen step 3 The aperture priority shooting setting is maintained even after the main switch is set to the OFF or the PLAY position but the shooting mode is returned to automatic mode To resume taking pictures using the previously set aperture priority shooting simply return to manual
42. es See page 71 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position A picture appears OFF usin POWER 2 Press MODE of the MODE button 4 times ERASE will be displayed on the LCD monitor screen Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as indicated below No display MULTI PROTECT 2 ERASE indication ERASE SPECIAL 69 3 Press SET of the MODE button The ONE erase one picture ALL erase all pictures selection screen will be displayed 4 Press lt or gt of the MODE button until the selection mark h points to ALL 5 Press SET of the MODE button The confirm screen ERASE ALL is displayed To cancel the erase operation press MODE lt or P of the MODE button to return to step 4 6 To erase press SET of the MODE button e ERASING is displayed and all the images without the protection feature on are erased elt the images had a voice memo attached they will also be erased e After all the pictures have been erased a grey screen will appear on the LCD monitor screen If some pictures were protected then one of the protected picture and ERASE will be displayed on screen To erase the protected pictures fast cancel the protect mode and erase them See page 67 Press MODE of the MODE button to return to normal picture playback Protect mark m When finished set the main switch to the OFF position 70 U
43. essed the selected mode switches as indicated below No display AUTO MAN Automatic and manual shooting mode EXPOSURE Exposure correction APERTURE Aperture priority shooting WHITE BALANCE White balance correction setting DIGITAL ZOOM Digital zoom setting Only in High resolution mode The white balance correction setting screen is displayed 55 4 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to select the appropriate light source icon W The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions This is the Automatic white balance setting Use this setting to shoot outside on a sunny day Use this setting to shoot outside on a cloudy day Use this setting to shoot inside under incandescent lighting Use this setting to shoot inside under fluorescent lighting Use this setting for a more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be specified Setting procedure 1 Prepare a pure white card approximately 30 x 25 cm e If not available you can use a white wall tablecloth etc 2 Select the icon 3 Shoot the card full frame e The card must be at approximately 30 cm of the camera tens e f the card does not fill the frame push the zoom switch to T side until the card only fits in the frame 4 Press SET of the MODE button e x will be displayed to the right of the i icon PN
44. flash mode or red eyes reduction mode Not a malfunction Take the picture the camera will determine when the flash is necessary Change the batteries Condition due to the liquid crystals This is due to a rise in temperature of the internal parts and is Not a malfunction normal When taking a picture The lens cap is set or no image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen No playback picture appears the MONITOR switch is set to the OFF position Remove the lens cap or set the MONITOR switch to the ON position The main switch is not set to the PLAY position The image is too dark to watch The solar panel cover is opened Set the main switch to the PLAY position Return the solar PANEL switch to the CLOSE position 76 TROUBLESHOOTING Picture quality 77 The focus does not work The picture is too dark The subject is too close to the camera The Macro Self timer button is not properly The camera moved when the shutter was released The focus lock function is not used The lens is dirty The flash was blocked Hold the camera by a finger or other The subject was too far away The subject was backlit If the subject is at 20 80 cm from the lens press the Macro Self timer button to display the Macro mode indication W on the control panel macro
45. fore if some pictures have been erased their corresponding numbers are also erased but the following pictures numbers will remain the same and it may appear like some pictures numbers are missing For example if picture number 0005 is erased then at step 3 above pictures 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 are displayed 62 PLAYING BACK PICTURES ON A TV SET The pictures you have saved in the camera can also be played back on your TV set Connections Connect the supplied AV cable from the AV OUT Sound and picture output terminal on the camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on your TV Then press the input mode button on the TV to select the external input or VIDEO mode Switch to VIDEO or external input To the VIDEO input terminal __ Yellow plug gt To the AV OUT Sound and picture output terminal AV cable supplied Digital Camera The sound output from the camera is monaural If connecting it to a stereo TV be sure to use the audio left channel connector white if the TV is equipped with an EURO AV type audio video input terminal use the supplied SCART adaptor Playing Back the Images The playback method is the same as indicated under PLAYING BACK ONE PICTURE on page 60 or AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK 9 PICTURES MULTI PLAYBACK on page 61 Playing Back the Sound The pictures that have an attached voice memo will display the voice memo mark To listen the voice memo pre
46. h Slide the hand strap into the pouch side opening 14 PARTS NAMES page xx refers to the page s where the concerned part function is explained in details Front Shutter release button a page 25 42 43 Self timer indicator page 50 Viewfinder page 42 Ss Microphone SN page 49 65 Flash SENN Z x page 41 47 w LINS cover page 21 d Tripod mounting hole page 46 50 i 3 3 gt gt 9 9 9 gt z323 9 2 3 Lens page 24 41 eWill protrude from the unit when taking Connectors pictures Terminal cover 5 DIGITAL Communication terminal page 74 7 DC IN External DC power input terminal CA page 81 AV OUT Sound and picture output terminal page 34 63 15 Rear Control panel page 17 S A mA Vace mara S MN Be SS page 47 Picture resolution mode button page 38 59 Macro Self timer button page 46 50 Viewfinder page 42 K Stand by A indicator SQ gt page 42 Ly Solar panel cover page 33 MONITOR switch page 42 43 Zoom switch page 45 Main switch page 42 43 60 LCD monitor screen page 43 60 lt LCD monitor screen NSL solar PANEL switch page 33 Hand strap MODE button page 26 holder page 14 SmartMedia cover page 22 NOTE e During use the area around the LCD monitor screen may become warm This is due to a rise in temperature of the internal parts and is
47. he close up alignment correction marks or compose the picture using the LCD monitor screen This may happen when trying to play back pictures stored on the SmartMedia using a different digital camera Playback pictures stored on the SmartMedia using this camera Format the SmartMedia 78 TROUBLESHOOTING Playing No image or sound The camera is not Follow the instructions back the correctly connected to to make the pictures the TV screen connection correctly ona TV set The TV input is not set Set the input on the correctly TV to VIDEO There is no sound The volume onthe TV Adjust the volume on is set to the minimum the TV No sound has been Set the voice memo recorded with the after recording mode pictures and talk into the microphone Some noise is heard Normal condition Not a malfunction when the main switch is set to the PLAY position 79 SPECIFICATIONS Digital Camera Recording system Picture file format Image storage device Recording capacity with a 4 MB SmartMedia memo CCD Digital camera recording and playback Digital recording Still images JPEG compliant Exif Ver 2 1 compliant Sound WAV Monaural SmartMedia 3 3 V 2 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB Without voice Still image Super High resolution mode 1 1 280 x 960 pixels 9 pictures Super High resolution mode 2 1
48. he batteries turn off the camera and wait for the batteries to cool down e if the batteries leak and liquid gets on your hands or clothing rinse with clean water If the liquid gets into your eyes you may lose your eyesight Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water then seek medical attention e Do not drop or hit the batteries f the camera is not going to be used for a long period remove the batteries and store them in a cool place When the batteries are removed the time and date settings will be cleared e When disposing of batteries make sure to follow all applicable regulations elt used by temperatures below 10 C the batteries service life will be shorter that normal e if using rechargeable batteries make sure you use only the charger specified for the concerned batteries and that they can be recharged safely e Read carefully all the documentation accompanying the rechargeable batteries and their charger USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAUTION E Precautions when carrying the camera Do not walk around holding the camera by the hand strap it may hit other objects and get damaged When walking around hold the camera in your hand or place it in a pocket Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to strong shock Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the lens as that may damage the internal parts When not taking pictures be sure to always put the lens cap back on and
49. ictures that can be taken according to the resolution setting displayed to the left See page 32 The SmartMedia cannot be read Format the SmartMedia See page 72 The SmartMedia is not loaded See page 22 Stand by indicator Main switch A write protect sticker is attached to the write protect area of the SmartMedia re Recording erasing and SmartMedia OFF formatting will not be possible POWER Mis recording protection function See page 71 i The SmartMedia is full Recording Wor mN shooting is no more possible POWER See page 32 The stand by indicator in the viewfinder lights in red 31 About the Number of Pictures that Can Be Taken The number of pictures that can be recorded on the supplied SmartMedia card depends on the pictures resolution see page 38 and the voice memo see page 49 recordings The table below gives the standard numbers of pictures that can be taken Still image Super High resolution mode 1 S Hi1 9 pictures 8 with voice memo shooting Super High resolution mode 2 S Hi2 18 pictures 15 with voice memo High resolution mode Hi 60 pictures 41 with voice memo Sequential High resolution mode Hi 60 pictures up to 10 pictures at 0 5 sec shot interval for one set shooting e The displayed number of pictures that can be taken is calculated according to the available memory The displayed number may decrease of one picture or more
50. ide Web Internet home pages etc Connecting the Camera to the Computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the terminal cover on the side of the camera 3 Plug the jack of the supplied interface cable into the DIGITAL terminal 4 Plug the other connector of the interface cable into the computer serial port 9 pin male connector and tighten the screws H your computer is only equipped with one 9 pin serial port you may have to temporarily unplug the connected device to connect the camera to the computer If using a Macintosh computer you will need to use the supplied adaptor 5 Set the main switch to the PLAY or CAMERA position and turn on the computer For the software installation and instructions please refer to the utility software manual NOTE e When the camera is connected to a computer there is no display on the LCD monitor screen 74 TROUBLESHOOTING Power Taking pictures 75 No power A picture is not taken when the shutter release button is pressed The batteries are dead Change to the new batteries The batteries have not been inserted correctly Reinsen the batteries making sure the polarity is as indicated The batteries compartment cover is not fully closed Close batteries compartment cover properly Due to cold temperatures the batteries temporarily lost their power Place the camera i
51. ility concerning the loss of data down time loss of revenue due to a repair done by other than a technician authorised by the manufacturer The pictures taken with this camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a standard film camera Symbols used in this manual NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to HINT Points that may prove useful when using the camera HELP In case of problem this may help in certain situations page xx Refer to the page indicated in brackets for detailed information seh TABLE OF CONTENTS Page USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 20s eee 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 0 00 eee eee eee 11 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 12 PREPARATION USING THE HAND STRAP LENS CAP AND CARRYING POUCH 000s 14 DAHTSNAMES 00 cee ee ee ee eee tenet tte t ee teen tenets 15 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 0 0 0000 ccc eee tne een tent eens 21 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SmartMedia 22 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF 0000 c cece teen eee erroen ernes 24 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 0 0 ce cece eee tee eee teen eee 26 BATTERIES REMAINING CHARGEINDICATION 02 c cee eee eee eee 30 SmartMedia STATUS INDICATOR AND NUMBER OF PICTURES THAT CAN BE TAKEN 31 USING THE LCD MONITOR SCREEN SOLAR PANEL FUNCTION 5 33 CONCERNING PICTURE DATA STORAGE 0000 eee eee eee eee 34 TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES PROCEDURE 0 00
52. in switch to the OFF position NOTE The voice memo can also be recorded when the picture is taken see VOICE MEMO on page 49 e After a voice memo has been added to a picture the sound part only cannot be erased when the picture is erased the corresponding sound is also erased If a voice memo is added using the Sound After Recording function to an image that was taken using the voice memo function already has a voice memo then the subsequent recording will replace any previous one H the displayed remaining number of pictures that can be taken indicates 00 then a voice memo cannot be added See About the Number of Pictures that Can Be Taken on page 32 66 PICTURE PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of the important pictures you wish to keep 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position e A picture appears 2 Press lt or gt of the MODE button to display the image to protect For images already protected the protect mark a padlock is displayed if there are a lot of images saved in the camera use the 9 Pictures Multi Playback method see page 61 for faster selection Protect mark 3 Press MODE of the MODE button 3 times PROTECT will be displayed on the LCD monitor screen Each time MODE is pressed the mode switches as indicated below No display MULTI MAGNIFY X 2 PROTECT ERASE SPECIAL 4 Press SET of the MO
53. ly as in the illustration 1 picture display 9 pictures multi playback display Resolution page 38 Protect mark page 67 Selection mark page 62 t t i dd o d al Voice memo Picture number page 60 Picture number page 62 mark page 49 65 amp lt Image processing mark P60 Folder number page 36 Multi playback mode To select the 9 pictures multi playback mode page 61 MULT Magnified playback mode MAGNIFY X2 To select the magnified playback mode page 64 Protect mode PROTECT To select or cancel the picture erasure protection mode page 67 cl Erase mode ERASE To select the picture erase mode page 68 69 Lef Special settings mode To set the Date Time to select the Date Time display and for SPECIAL SmartMedia formatting page 27 72 18 PARTS NAMES LCD MONITOR SCREEN page xx refers to the page s where the concerned part function is explained in details LCD Monitor Screen Indications Shooting Shooting mode screen ee Macro mode indication page 46 A Self timer indication page 50 Voice memo indication page 49 AUTO MANUAL shooting selection screen AUTO shooting mode indication MANUAL shooting mode indication page 39 Exposure correction indication page 40 51 Aperture priority shooting indication page 40 53 White balance correction indication page 40 55 Digital zoom i
54. moving the SmartMedia 1 Set the main switch to the OFF position 1 oo PLAY OFF CAMERA POWER Main switch 2 Make sure the power is turned off then open the SmartMedia cover on the side of the camera 3 Pull the SmartMedia out in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the SmartMedia cover For more information on how many pictures can be saved on the SmartMedia please refer to page 32 The SmartMedia can be used with a floppy disk adaptor FlashPath FLP F1EX it can be used as easily as a floppy in any PC AT compatible computer with a 3 5 floppy disk drive Or if the SmartMedia is used in combination with a commercially available PC card adaptor it can then be used as a PC card conforming to the PC Card Standard ATA Be sure to only use a 3 3 V PC card adaptor HELP If NOCARD is displayed e If trying to playback pictures when the SmartMedia is not installed in the camera the message NO CARD will be displayed on the LCD monitor screen Before using the camera make sure the SmartMedia is correctly installed If PROTECTED is displayed When a write protect sticker is attached to the write protect area the Mis recording protection function is active see page 71 and recording shooting and or erasure are not possible If trying to record images while the Mis recording protection function is on the message PROTECTED will be displayed on the LCD monitor screen In order to use
55. n page 55 e Digital ZOOM cccceceessceseccesscsesecseceseneesseetaress page 57 v Capture the subject Holding the camera page 41 Using the viewfinder neeeares serseri page 42 Using the LCD monitor screen page 43 v Take the picture Still image MOdE cssessessesessesssseees page 42 43 eUsing the Macro mode page 46 Using the Uasbh page 47 e Recording a voice mem page 49 e Using the selt Hmer page 50 e Using the ZOOM 0 0 eeeeceecceecessesesseenseesevens page 45 57 Sequential Shot mode ccscssessesesessecseseses page 59 Using the Macro mode page 46 Using the seltumer page 50 USING the ZOOM ccesccessccesecsseessseeerseecseees page 45 57 37 SETTING THE RESOLUTION PICTURE QUALITY When taking pictures you can select Super High resolution mode 1 definition of 1 280 x 960 pixels with a low compression ratio Super High resolution mode 2 definition of 1 280 x 960 pixels with a high compression ratio or High resolution mode definition of 640 x 480 pixels Compared to High resolution mode in Super High resolution mode the number of pictures that can be taken is much smaller but the pictures will be of very high quality Please set the resolution mode according to the desired result In sequential shot mode the resolution is preset to High resolution mode The other resolution modes cannot be used Setting the Resolution 1 Set
56. n your pocket to warm it up before using it A write protect sticker is attached to the write protect area of the SmartMedia The power is not turned on The stand by indicator is flashing red the camera is getting ready to take a picture Remove the write protect sticker If the power save function has turned the camera off set the main switch to OFF position once and reposition to CAMERA or press on the shutter release button once to turn the camera back on Wait until the stand by indicator lights in green to take the picture The memory is full the stand by indicator lights in red the displayed remaining number of pictures that can be taken becomes 00 on the control panel Install a new SmartMedia Erase the pictures that are not necessary Save the pictures to separate media then erase all the pictures from the SmartMedia Taking pictures The flash does not light LCD monitor screen If played back in cold weather the picture may seem to present curved sides The image presents some red blue and green dots or there are black spots visible The area around the LCD monitor screen is warm The flash off mode is selected The camera has determined that the picture is bright enough and the flash is not necessary The batteries are dead Press the flash button to set it to automatic flash mode forced
57. n switch to the PLAY or CAMERA position e The batteries remaining charge indication is displayed on the control panel o CL Control panel asm go When the remaining charge is from full to about 1 4 full When the remaining charge is from 1 2 to less than 1 4 full Replace the batteries It will soon be impossible to take or to play back pictures The remaining charge is not sufficient to download the pictures to a computer using the computer connecting cable Vilas The batteries are dead and it is not possible to take pictures Replace the batteries ern flashing Main switch e Depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the WM environmental conditions temperature etc the remaining PLAY ur Hr charge indication may vary and it can only be used as a POWER general indication of the remaining charge level e The power available from the different types of AA batteries is L as indicated below Nickel hydride batteries will give the most Mor QI power then Alkaline batteries then NiCd batteries However POWER the power available may vary depending on the batteries brand e Depending on the conditions of use of the camera such as the number of times the flash is used the use of the LCD monitor screen or the environmental conditions temperature below 10 C the number of pictures that can be taken on a set of fully charged batteries will vary grea
58. ncel shadows or ina backlight situation The flash has four modes of operation automatic flash mode forced flash mode flash off mode and red eyes reduction mode use a different mode according to the conditions of the picture taken The flash range is 0 8 to 2 8 m normal photography wide angle 0 8 m to 1 6 m normal photography telephoto or 0 2 to 0 8 m macro photography The flash cannot be used in sequential shot mode Setting the Flash Operation Mode 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA E Ber position LES OFF HaT WER The power is turned on 2 Press the Flash button to select the desired mode Each time the button is pressed the flash mode switches as indicated below Automatic flash mode Forced flash mode Flash button Flash off mode Red eyes reduction mode NOTE The set flash mode will stay selected until changed even after the power is turned off in the sequential shot mode see page 59 the flash will automatically be set to Flash off mode HELP While the flash is being charged the stand by indicator in the viewfinder will flash in red During that time a picture cannot be taken Please wait until the stand by indicator lights in green to take the next picture 47 Automatic Flash Mode e Use this setting under normal conditions The camera will detect the subject brightness and light the flash only as required In a back light situation if the centre of the pic
59. ndication page 40 57 Only displayed when shooting in High resolution mode Go o e o Exposure correction screen ENER WEE Pointer page 52 CXS Exposure correction bar page 52 19 Aperture priority shooting mode setup screen Gi White balance correction setup screen OO GO o G Digital zoom setup screen OOD O Aperture priority shooting with closed iris mode icon page 54 Programmed AE mode icon page 54 Aperture priority shooting with opened iris mode icon page 54 Automatic white balance mode icon page 56 Sunny day mode icon page 56 Cloudy day mode icon page 56 Incandescent light mode icon page 56 Fluorescent light mode icon page 56 Manual setup Eye dropper mode icon page 56 Only displayed when n shooting in High resolution mode Normal zoom shooting mode icon page 58 Zoomed in shooting mode icon page 58 20 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES This camera operates on four 4 AA size batteries Make sure to use four batteries of one of the types indicated below Alkaline batteries Nickel metal hydride batteries NiCd rechargeable batteries Caution Manganese batteries cannot be used as they have a short battery life and may overheat causing damage to the camera e Before handling the batteries see Precautions concerning the batteries on page 6 1 Set the main switch to the OFF
60. nly from a cold place to a warm room When the heater has been turned on to quickly heat the room When the camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner When the camera is placed where the humidity is high If there is risk of condensation Place the camera in a plastic bag seal it and wait until the camera has reached the ambient temperature to use it E Precautions concerning undesired interference The digital camera may create undesired interference if used close to a TV or radio To avoid these interferences make sure the cores on the supplied AV cable and computer serial port interface cable are not removed E Data storage It is recommended that any important data should be copied onto separate media such as a floppy disk hard disk or MO disk The data stored on the SmartMedia may become lost corrupted in cases such as the following o f the SmartMedia is used incorrectly If the SmartMedia is not inserted correctly into the digital camera e lf the SmartMedia is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces e f the SmartMedia is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera s power supply is turned off during reading or writing operations e If the SmartMedia has reached the end of its useful life e Sanyo will not be responsible for any damage or loss of profits arising from the loss of data E Precautions on handling the SmartMedia e The SmartMedia is
61. normal e When displaying pictures on the LCD monitor screen you may see some missing pixels such as black or white dots or mixed color pixels this is normal and does not indicate a problem of the camera 16 PARTS NAMES VIEWFINDER CONTROL PANEL page xx refers to the page s where the concerned part function is explained in details Indications Inside the Viewfinder Stand by indicator Red Green page 42 Close up alignment Red flashing Taking a picture flash being charged correction marks page 46 taken a picture a picture cannot be Se Red steady Memory full SmartMedia write protected a picture cannot be taken page 31 71 Green flashing Exposure correction aperture priority AE mode white balance correction setting digital zoom function used a picture can be taken page 51 53 55 57 Green steady Ready a picture can be taken Autofocus mark 42 page 42 43 Control Panel Indications All the indications will not be displayed simultaneously as in the illustration Flash page 47 Super High resolution 1 2 High resolution Macro page 46 Sequential shot page 38 59 Auto flash page 47 Self timer page 50 Number of remaining pictures page 32 Voice memo page 49 65 Batteries charge level page 30 Red eye reduction page 47 17 PARTS NAMES LCD MONITOR SCREEN LCD Monitor Screen Indications Playback All the indicators will not be displayed simultaneous
62. osition NOTE The memory usage of the voice memo for each picture is equivalent to about 1 2 high resolution picture or less After a picture has been taken with the voice memo function on the sound part only cannot be erased when the picture is erased the corresponding sound is also erased To listen the recorded voice memo after connecting to a TV press SET of the MODE button See Playing Back the Sound on page 63 49 SELF TIMER The self timer function will take the picture automatically 10 seconds after the Shutter release button is pressed 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position The power is turned on 2 Press the Macro Self timer button until the indication is displayed flashing Each time the button is pressed the macro self timer mode switches as indicated below No display Macro Self timer function off normal mode for taking pictures W flashing Macro photography see page 46 flashing Self timer W and Macro photography with flashing self timer see page 46 When the LCD monitor screen is used the Self timer indication will be displayed 3 Press on the Shutter release button The Self timer indication will light for about 7 seconds flash for 3 seconds then the picture is taken After the picture has been taken the self timer is automatically cancelled dei indication is erased if you press on
63. photography If the subject is at more than 80 cm from the lens press the Macro Self timer button to erase the Macro mode indication W from the control panel standard photography 42 43 46 Press the shutter release button halfway when the focus lock function locks the focus on the subject press the shutter release button fully to take the picture Clean the lens correctly make sure the flash is not obstructed Take the picture in the range of operation of the flash Use the forced flash mode Use the exposure correction function Picture quality The picture is too bright The colours of the pictures taken indoors are not correct The forced flash mode is selected The subject was too bright Select a different flash mode Change the angle of the camera or the subject Use the exposure correction function This is due to fluorescent lighting The white balance correction setting is not correct A part of the picture is missing No picture P is displayed The hand strap or a finger was blocking the lens The picture was taken at close range Take the picture using the forced flash mode Set the white balance correction to automatic select the A icon or to the appropriate light source setting Hold the camera correctly make sure the lens is not obstructed When taking a picture at close range use t
64. position oF Sen POWER Main switch 2 Open the batteries compartment cover on the bottom of the camera Slide the compartment cover button while pushing it down 3 Insert the batteries in the batteries compartment e Make sure the batteries polarity is as indicated 4 Close the batteries compartment cover NOTE Battery power is still being used even when the camera is turned off It is recommended to remove the batteries from the camera when not using it However note that when the batteries are removed for a long period the date and time settings may be cleared When reinstalling recharged batteries please check the date and time settings see page 28 21 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SmartMedia The supplied SmartMedia is a data storage media used in your digital camera to store the pictures taken Make sure to install the SmartMedia in the digital camera before taking pictures For more information on the SmartMedia see USING THE SmartMedia on page 71 Installing the SmartMedia 1 Set the main switch to the OFF position POWER Main switch 2 Make sure the power is turned off then open the SmartMedia cover on the side of the camera 3 Insert the SmartMedia Make sure the contact surface is oriented as indicated by the illustration Insert fully 4 Close the SmartMedia cover 22 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SmartMedia Re
65. reated cloth make sure to read carefully the instructions and warnings e Do not spray insecticide etc or any volatile products on the camera Do not leave rubber or vinyl objects against the camera for a long period That may cause deformation and or discoloration and paint peeling E Precautions when cleaning the lens e f the lens gets dirty use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it E Precautions when not using the camera When not used e Put the lens cap back on and keep the camera in its pouch When not used for a long period of time Remove the batteries To keep all features functioning properly from time to time insert the batteries and check the camera operation e When batteries are left in the camera a small amount of their power is used by certain functions of the camera If using NiCd rechargeable batteries they may become completely discharged and loose their ability to be recharged again a USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY W Precautions concerning condensation dew e If the digital camera is used with condensation inside that may damage it What is condensation Condensation or dew is the moisture that forms on the outside of a glass when filled with cold water Condensation can also form on the inside of the camera Be careful of condensation under the following conditions When moving the camera sudde
66. reen OFF When a picture has a voice memo attached POWER to it the Voice memo mark is displayed To listen to the sound see PLAYING BACK Resolution mode indication PICTURES ON A TV SET on page 63 2 Press lt of the MODE button Each time the button is pressed the previous picture is displayed When an image is read the Processing image mark is displayed e To playback the next picture press of the Voice memo mark MODE button The resolution indication voice memo mark and the picture number are only displayed for about three seconds Picture number Processing image mark E When finished set the main switch to the OFF position HINT e The date and time of the pictures can be displayed during playback see page 28 60 AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK 9 PICTURES MULTI PLAYBACK Automatic Playback You can playback the pictures taken and saved in the camera sequentially in a slide show fashion 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position A picture appears 2 Press lt or P of the MODE button for about 2 seconds Automatic sequential playback each image will be displayed for about 4 seconds of the pictures will start 3 To stop automatic playback press MODE or SET of the MODE button m When finished set the main switch to the OFF position 9 Pictures Multi playback You can displayed 9 pictures simultaneously then select one to playback full s
67. rotection feature off before erasing the image see page 67 If there are a lot of images saved in the camera use the 9 Pictures Multi Playback method see page 61 for faster selection 3 Press MODE of the MODE button 4 times e ERASE will be displayed on the LCD monitor screen Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as indicated below No display MULTI 01 0005 MAGNIFY X 2 ERASE indication PROTECT ERASE SPECIAL 68 ERASING PICTURES 4 Press SET of the MODE button The ONE erase one picture ALL erase all pictures selection screen will be displayed Make sure the selection mark 4 points to ONE 5 Press SET of the MODE button e ERASING is displayed and the selected image is erased f the image had a voice memo attached it will also be erased To erase more than one picture repeat steps 2 4 5 Press MODE of the MODE button to return to normal picture playback RW When finished set the main switch to the OFF position Erasing All the Pictures All the pictures saved in the camera can be erased together However the protected pictures and their voice memo cannot be erased Also if the SmartMedia Mis recording protection function is active a write protect sticker is attached to the write protect area it will not be possible to erase the pictures Remove the write protect sticker before attempting to erase pictur
68. s or when accessing the SmartMedia using a personal computer When taking pictures the still images and voice memos data files and the sequential pictures images files are saved on the SmartMedia in folder ImO1sany Picture number TD Go ro ImO1san b ay Folder Sany0002 jpg Still images D Sany0003 jpg Sany0001 wav Voice memo TN sa010004 jpg TN a010005 jpg TN sa010006 jpg A sa010007 jpg 4 sa010008 jpg 4 sa010009 jpg IN sa010010 jpg TN sa010011 jpg D Sa010012 jpg Sequential shots TN Sa010013 jpg 4 Sa020014 jpg 4 sa020015 jpg IN Sa020016 jpg 4 sa020017 mg 4 sa020018 jpg L R 5 KA D E gt amp 22 D Q ba 5 D t E KA 35 File formats The files for the data recorded on the SmartMedia are named according to the following conventions Still images data Data format JPEG format Exif Ver 2 1 compliant File name structure SANY sequential number jpg extension SANYnnnn jpg nnnn represents a sequential number assigned automatically Voice memos data Data format WAVE format File name structure They are assigned the same file name as the pictures files they correspond to with the wav extension SANYnnnn wav Sequential shots data Data format JPEG format Exif Ver 2 1 compliant File name structure SA sequential shot number sequential number jpg extension SAxxyyyy jpg xx represents a 2 digits sequential number for a sequential sho
69. s eyesight E Do not use where there is a risk of explosion e Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosive gas or any other flammable material in the air That may set it on fire or cause an explosion E Keep the camera away from children s reach The following may happen if children play with the camera They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate e They may swallow the batteries or other small parts In such a case consult a doctor immediately e They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes e They may get hurt by the camera E Precautions concerning the batteries e Use only AA Alkaline batteries or the other specified types of batteries Manganese batteries cannot be used as they have a short battery life and may overheat causing damage to the camera e Do not use old batteries together with new ones Do not use different types such as Alkaline batteries or NiCd rechargeable batteries etc or batteries of different brands at the same time e Make sure not to invert the polarity and CA when installing the batteries Install the batteries respecting the indicated polarity If different types or brands of batteries are used at the same time they may generate heat or leak and that may start a fire cause injuries or burns and damage the camera and any other object placed close by e Right after use the batteries may be warm if removing t
70. shooting mode See CONCERNING THE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SHOOTING MODES on page 39 m When finished taking pictures set the main switch to the OFF position To cancel the aperture priority shooting function to return the programmed AE shooting mode e Perform the steps 1 to 4 and select the icon 54 MANUAL SHOOTING MODE SETTING WHITE BALANCE CORRECTION The human eye compensates its perception of colours according to the weather or lighting conditions so that a white object will always appear to be white This camera is equipped with a white balance correction function that just like a human eye averages the light within the scene and automatically adjusts the camera internal colour balance so that white will be reproduced as true white under most conditions However depending on the lighting conditions the colours may Still not be reproduced correctly and a manual white balance adjustment may be necessary The white balance correction function can only be set with the LCD monitor screen turned on 1 Set the main switch to the CAMERA SG osition e Stand b Gor CUED y POWER e The power is turned on indicator Main switch 2 Set the MONITOR switch to the ON position An image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen MONITOR switch LCD monitor screen MODE button 3 Press MODE of the MODE button 4 times to select WHITE BALANCE display Each time MODE is pr
71. ss SET of the MODE button When the pictures are played back using the Automatic Playback method on page 61 the sound is played back automatically Voice memo mark will go off after 2 seconds HINT In order to save the batteries power Set the MONITOR switch to the OFF position so the display will not also appear on the LCD monitor screen e This camera will playback images using a PAL format signal It can only be used for playback with a PAL standard TV 63 ENLARGING ZOOMING IN THE IMAGE The saved images can be enlarged twofold during playback 1 Display the picture to enlarge see PLAYING BACK ONE PICTURE on page 60 IC 2 Press MODE of the MODE button 2 times e The MAGNIFY x 2 indication is displayed on the LCD screen Each time MODE is pressed the selected mode switches as indicated below No display MULTI MAGNIFY X 2 PROTECT ERASE SPECIAL ist 3 Press SET of the MODE button e The image will be enlarged twofold the centre part of the image taking the whole screen Press the SET one more time to return to the normal size display dE Magnify mark will go off after 2 seconds m When finished set the main switch to the OFF position NOTE As the image is enlarged the quality will become rougher 64 SOUND AFTER RECORDING A voice memo sound recording can be added to any picture taken with the camera
72. t yyyy represents a 4 digits sequential number for each picture NOTE Do not modify the folders and data names or structure on the SmartMedia The digital camera follows the preset saving and retrieving structure mentioned above If the folders and or data names and arrangement are modified by accessing the SmartMedia using a floppy disk adaptor FlashPath FLP F1EX or other adaptor it will be impossible to playback the data using the camera and it may not operate properly e When file number xxxx9999 is reached in folder ImO1sany a new folder named ImO2sany is created New folders are created automatically up to number Im99sany The folder number nn from folder Imnnsany will be displayed on the LCD monitor screen see page 18 If viewing pictures taken with a different digital camera two letters may be displayed instead of the folder number 36 TAKING PICTURES PROCEDURE The steps below indicate the procedure main steps Refer to the page indicated for detailed instructions Set the resolution Picture quality nen page 38 Vv Set to Automatic or Manual shooting mode page 39 Automatic shooting mode The shooting mode is automatically Set by the camera sesoses page 39 Manual shooting mode Follow the procedures indicated below to set the camera manually Exposure Correction ccccccecceescessesseeceecereees page 51 e Aperture priority shooting page 53 eWhite balance correcho
73. t is carried out Set the desired date display format Set the date Year Month Day Set the time Hours Minutes Press SET of the MODE button eSetup finished NOT el the date and time are not set they will not be recorded when a picture is taken During playback will be displayed even if the picture date and time display is set to on e Under normal conditions while the batteries are replaced an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings However depending on the batteries charge and conditions of use the settings may be lost and it is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after having replaced the camera batteries follow steps 1 to 4 on page 27 26 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Main switch MODE button LCD monitor screen Example To set the clock to August 28 1999 at 7 30 PM 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position The power is turned on 2 Press MODE of the MODE button SPECIAL is displayed on the LCD monitor screen Each time MODE is pressed the indication switches as following when pictures are straged No indication SPECIAL indication MULTI Multi playback mode MAGNIFY Magnified playback mode PROTECT Protect mode ERASE Erase mode SPECIAL Special settings mode I 3 Press SET of the MODE button SPECI AL o e CLOCK and FORMAT are displayed on Xo the LCD moni
74. taking pictures Shutter release button 1 Press the shutter release button once or set the main switch to the OFF position once then back to the CAMERA position To restore power to continue playing back pictures Main switch 1 Set the main switch to OFF position once then back to the PLAY position NOTE When using the AC adaptor sold separately the power save function will become active after about 30 minutes of inactivity Also when using batteries power and the camera is connected to a personal computer the power save function will become active after about five minutes of inactivity When the camera is connected to a personal computer you can set the power save function delay using the computer 25 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The camera will record the date and time a picture is taken along with the image data Then at playback you can display the picture date and time Before taking pictures make sure the correct date and time are set Method to set the date and time For detailed steps refer to the next page Set to the playback mode v Display the SPECIAL indication v Display CLOCK SET indication eThe actual date and time settings are displayed v v v v v Set on off the picture date and time display Using the MODE button Depending on where the button is pressed the action corresponding to the MODE SET lt or g
75. the Main switch to the CAMERA position The power is turned on 2 Press the Picture resolution mode button Resolution indication to select the desired resolution picture Deg quality As IS Each time the button is pressed the a d resolutions and the sequential shot mode sO setting switches as indicated below X080 O Picture resolution mode button Sti Super High resolution mode 2 for very high quality pictures Hi High resolution mode eeeees in this mode it is possible to take approximately 6 times more pictures than in the Super high resolution mode 1 Hil Sequential shot mode Sequential shot in High resolution mode is possible SI Super High resolution mode 1 for pictures of the best possible quality NOTE e This camera can take 9 pictures at the Super high resolution mode 1 18 pictures at the Super high resolution mode 2 and 60 pictures at the High resolution mode on a 4 MB SmartMedia However if the voice memo function see page 49 is used each voice memo will count as about 1 2 high resolution picture and the total count of pictures that can be taken will be less than indicated above For the number of pictures that can be taken depending on the voice memo function see page 32 e The set picture resolution mode will stay selected until changed even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced 38 CONCERNING THE AUTOMATIC AND
76. the SmartMedia to record new pictures remove the write protect sticker 23 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF TURNING THE POWER ON Follow the steps indicated below when taking pictures or playing back on the LCD monitor screen the pictures already taken To take pictures 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Set the main switch to the CAMERA position The power is turned on The lens will move forward The stand by indicator lights in green if the MONITOR switch is set to the ON position an image appears on the LCD monitor screen ON When using the LCD monitor screen OFF When not using the LCD monitor screen MONITOR switch To playback pictures 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY position The power is turned on CC If the lens is extended it will retract OFF Main switch automatically e A playback picture appears on the LCD monitor screen 24 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF TURNING THE POWER OFF 1 Set the main switch to the OFF position The power is turned off If the lens is extended it will retract automatically POWER Main switch TURNING THE POWER ON WHEN THE POWER SAVE FUNCTION IS ACTIVE In order to save the batteries power the power save function will automatically turn off the power after one minute in camera mode or five minutes in picture playback mode if the camera is left on and is not used To restore power to continue
77. tly NOTE e The batteries remaining charge indicator will give an accurate indication of the remaining charge only when the alkaline batteries are used e The power available may vary even when using the same type of batteries depending on the batteries brand e When taking your camera on a trip or to a wedding for example or if it is used in cold weather it is recommended to keep spare batteries on hand HELP If the LCD monitor screen goes off suddenly When taking pictures using the LCD monitor screen when the batteries charge is about half full the LCD monitor screen may turn off momentarily This is to allow a quick recharge of the flash When the flash has been recharged the LCD monitor screen will come back on automatically 30 SmartMedia STATUS INDICATOR AND NUMBER OF PICTURES THAT CAN BE TAKEN The SmartMedia is a data storage media used in your digital camera to store the pictures taken If a SmartMedia is not loaded into the camera taking pictures or pictures playback will not be possible If the SmartMedia is full taking pictures will not be possible Make sure to check the Status of the SmartMedia in the digital camera before taking pictures Checking the SmartMedia status 1 Set the main switch to the PLAY or CAMERA position The SmartMedia status is displayed on the control panel Control panel Number of pictures that can be taken This number indicates the remaining number of p
78. to the equipment which has not been expressly approved by the Company shall render this guarantee null and void Failure due to fair wear and tear of any item such as batteries record playing styli and tape recording playback and erase heads and head cleaning is specifically excluded This guarantee is not transferable and is only applicable within the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Nothing in this express guarantee affects the statutory rights available to the purchaser of this equipment Deas tus om Thank you for buying Sanyo This equipment should give you many years of pleasure and faithful service but in the event that a fault occurs the following notes for your guidance may be helpful 1 PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SERVICE DURING GUARANTEE If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during the period of guarantee take it or send it back to the dealer who originally supplied it together with this guarantee and the proof of purchase We have made arrangements with our approved dealers under which they will carry out in guarantee service repairs on our behalf In this way we hope to reduce to a minimum the amount of time you will be without your equipment If for some reason it is impossible to return the equipment to the original supplier please contact our Service Administration Department at the address below for further advice Should the equipment require servi
79. tor screen e E CLOCK FORMAT 27 Press SET of the MODE button CLOCK SET is displayed The actual date and time settings are displayed when the clock has been set Press the MODE of MODE button again to erase the CLOCK SET Press lt or gt of the MODE button to set on off the picture date and time display when shooting DISP ON The picture date and time are displayed DISP OFF The picture date and time are not displayed Press SET of the MODE button e The indication ETA will move to the Y M D position Press lt or gt of the MODE button to set the desired date display format Each time the is pressed the format mode switches as indicated below Y M D Year Month Day format display M D Y Month Day Year format display D M Y Day Month Year format display e Press lt to change in the reverse order Press SET of the MODE button e The indication ETA will move to the year position Press lt or of the MODE buiton to set the desired year e Press lt to decrease or to increase the year displayed 1 0 Press SET of the MODE button e The indication ETA will move to the month position 1 1 Press lt or P of the MODE button to set the desired month Ser ser ee DISP OFF HI pap or Y M1D KA CSR 00 00 CLOCK SET DISP OFF Y M D 1999 08 01 MEO 00 00 28 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 2 Press
80. ture only is very dark the automatic flash will operate in order to try to compensate Forced Flash Mode The flash will operate with every picture taken without depending on the subject brightness Use this setting when taking the picture ina bright place but the subject is in the shade under backlight Subject in the shadow Backlight conditions conditions etc Flash Off Mode The flash will not light even under dark conditions Use this setting when taking a picture ina location where you may not use the flash or when taking a night scene Location where the flash Night scene may not be used cn OE ed gd DEE ees lt Red Eyes Reduction Mode When taking pictures with the flash this mode will reduce the common associated red eyes effect When the shutter release button is pressed a pre flash will light then the picture with flash is taken Depending on where the subject was looking when the pre flash was on the red eyes effect will be reduced For best results it is recommended to ask the subject s to look at the camera when the pre flash is on e When using the Red eyes reduction mode the flash will operate depending on the subject brightness SEHR RE ARE EE HELP e When taking a picture in the dark without the flash the camera will use the slowest shutter speed of up to 1 2 sec In order to avoid blurred pictures use a tripod or other to stabilise the c
81. use may be restricted as that may cause an accident E Dot not get the camera wet This camera is not water resistant make sure it does not get wet or that may cause a fire or electric shock Do not use in a bathroom If it got wet turn the camera off remove the batteries immediately then take the camera to the dealer If used like that it may cause a fire electric shock or an accident E Do not use during a storm Do not use when there is thunder as that indicates the risk of lightning In particular if used in an open field you may be struck by lightning Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning E Do not place on an unstable surface it may fall down causing injuries or damages elt the camera has fallen down and the cabinet has been damaged turn the camera off remove the batteries and take it to the dealer If used like that it may cause a fire or electric shock E Do not look into the sun Do not take a picture of the sun or any other strong source of light That A may cause injuries to the eyes N USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING E Do not take a picture using the flash close a person s face To prevent possible eye injury do not take pictures of people s face babies in particular at close range using the flash If the flash is discharged too close to a person s opened eyes there is a risk that it may damage that person

Sanyo vpc-z400e User's Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents