Sanyo VPC-S60 User Manual

VPC-S60EXVPC-S60INSTRUCTION MANUALDigital CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make sure to read and understand the

English 4CONTENTSQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...1CONTENTS ...

English 941 Display the Option Menu (page 82).2 Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press the SET button.h The File Number Reset Menu appears.ON:The file nu

95 EnglishINITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORYA card must be formatted with this camera:i After purchasing, when used for the first time,

English 964 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.h The Confirm Format Screen appears.5 Select “YES”.6 Press the SET button.h

97 EnglishRESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGSReset the camera to the factory-preset settings.1 Display the Option Menu (page 82).2 Select “RESET SETTINGS”

English 98CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORYYou can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recor

99 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORYFor audio data1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 59).h The remaining

English 100CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGEWhen using batteries, the remaining battery charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check t

101 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGEHINTi If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery charge on the Information Scree

English 102OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A TVConnect the supplied AV interface cable from the PC/AV terminal on the digital camera to the

103 EnglishDIRECT PRINTINGYour camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’

5 EnglishCONTENTS PLAYBACKDISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ... 66IMAGE PROTECT ...

English 1043 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the images to print appears.CAUTIONCaution when connecting a printe

105 EnglishDIRECT PRINTINGTo select one image and print it (displayed image)Procedure to select one still image and print it.1 Complete the printing

English 1063 Specify the number of prints.1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button.2 Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints.3

107 EnglishDIRECT PRINTINGTo print all the images (all images)Print all of the images.1 Complete the printing setup (page 103).2 Press the MENU butt

English 108To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images)Procedure to print all the images that are set to print.1 Make the print

109 EnglishDIRECT PRINTINGTo change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings)Images are printed according to settings specified

English 1103 Adjust the printer settings.1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button.h The screen to set

111 EnglishAPPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commo

English 112ShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are

113 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSShootingHow can I get the distant view into focus?— Set the scene function to the landscape \ mode when photographi

English 6 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A TV ...102DIRECT PRINTING ..

English 114Viewing imagesWhy is the image too bright?The subject was too bright.When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subje

115 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSViewing imagesWhy isn’t the magnified image clear?Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear

English 116Misc.Why can’t the camera be operated?A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause.Remove the AC adaptor and batteries from the

117 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem.CAMERAProblem

English 118ShootingAn image is not captured when the shut-ter button is pressed.The maximum number of images that can be cap-tured or the maximum vide

119 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGShootingWhen zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily.The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification

English 120Viewing imagesThe image is too bright.The forced flash mode is selected.Select a different flash mode.48The subject was too bright.Use the

121 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGViewing imagesA part of the image is missing.The handstrap or a finger was blocking the lens or lens opening.Hold the camera

English 122Notes regarding the scene functionDuring still image shootingAbout the scene function and focus range settingsi The scene function changes

123 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSCameraType CCD digital camera (recording and playback)Recording system Digital recordingImage file format Still images: JPEG

7 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESi Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1i AA alkaline batteries: 2 (batteries made exclusively to be

English 124Recording resolution k: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot still images only)D: 2,816 × 2,112 pixels (single-shot still images and sequentia

125 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSRange Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to ∞ (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞ (Tele)Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 70

English 126Flash working range GN = 6.0Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) (Wide)Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Tele)Flash mo

127 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSCamera connectorsBattery life* According to the CIPA standard (when using a Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 64MB SD

English 128Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording TimeThe table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible

129 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSOthersApple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.Windows and Windows XP are

English 130HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESTaking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind an

131 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESPhotographing a moving subjectSituation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autof

English 132Shooting with the scene functionShooting portraits (portrait mode Z)Points:i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.i M

133 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESNight photography (night view mode ])Points:i Avoid camera shake.i Increase the ISO sensitivity.NOTEi Camera shutt

English 8Attaching the handstrapMedia cards that can be used with this cameraThe types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are

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1USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLYi Before using your camera, please read and understand these safety instructions as well as the instruc

2CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/CHARGERDANGERWARNINGk Do not recharge a battery pack other than the specified battery packi Re

3CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERYSAFETY PRECAUTIONSBattery type and danger level(Note: The cautionary notes differ depending on the model you purchased

4SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERYk General precautions concerning the batteries (when using alkaline batteries)i Use only alkal

SANYO Software Pack 8.5For Digital CameraINSTRUCTION MANUALPlease read these instructions carefully before using. Be sure to keep this manual for late

i EnglishATTENTIONRegarding permission to use the CD-ROMh This CD-ROM may not be reproduced without permission.h When installing the software in this

1 EnglishCOPYRIGHTSThis manual and the software are copyrighted materials from Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.PowerPC is a registered trademark of Internatio

English 2CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ...3About this manual ...

3 EnglishINTRODUCTIONThis manual describes how to install and operate the SANYO Software Pack. Please read this manual carefully, in order to use the

9 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAIt’s loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick foc

English 4The softwareThe following software applications are in the SANYO Software Pack.k Driver software i USB driverThe USB driver is necessary when

5 EnglishCD-ROM directory mapBelow is a directory map of the SANYO Software Pack contents. * The drive name (D:) may be different on your computer.For

English 6OPERATING ENVIRONMENTWindowsMacintoshCAUTIONWhen using in a Mac OS X Classic environmenti It is not possible to save or load data directly to

7 EnglishBEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERAThe following is an explanation of the format of data recorded by your camera, as well as the configuration of dir

English 8Data file formatsThe format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file names are determined are explained below.* Consec

9 EnglishConfiguration of directories in the card* Up to 9,999 files can be stored in folder 100SANPH. If more image or audio files are made, a folder

English 10Setting to the card reader mode1 Start your computer, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer, and turn

11 EnglishFor Windows XP usersMounting your camera1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the

English 12For Windows Me/Windows 2000 usersMounting your camera1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).h If a message appears on the comput

13 EnglishFor Windows 98/98SE usersMounting your cameraFor Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users, please install the USB driver (SANYO Digital Camera Mass

English 10k Abundant scene functionsYou can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

English 147 Click on the [Next] button.8 When the dialog box appears announcing completion of the installation, click the [Finish] button.h Installati

15 EnglishDismounting the cameraCAUTIONi To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause

English 16For MAC OS 9.xx usersMounting your camera1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).h The camera is recognized as a drive and appear

17 EnglishINSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWAREThe SANYO Software Pack contains the application software indicated below. Installation of each applicati

English 18Windows1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.h The installation window soon appears.h If the installatio

19 EnglishMacintoshPhoto Explorer installation1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.h The CD-ROM window will open

English 20HOW TO USE Photo ExplorerTo copy data from your camera to your computer, when you open the drive for your camera from [My Computer], options

21 Englishk Macintosh1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).h The [Untitled] icon will appear on the desktop.2 Open the folder in which Ph

English 22Copying image data to a computerCopy image files to the computer from the card installed in your camera.1 Set the camera to the card reader

23 EnglishPhoto Explorer features With the Photo Explorer you have visually integrated control over multiple files, from camera images to DV camcorder

11 EnglishSYSTEM MAPThe included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your compute

English 24ABOUT Motion DirectorUse Motion Director to remove motion blur from video clips captured with your camera and to make a single panorama stil

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English 12SETUPPARTS NAMESFrontLensFlashPC/AV terminal coverON/OFF buttonShutter buttonSelf-timer indicatorMirror: Check the camera angle when taking

13 EnglishPARTS NAMESRearBottomMENU buttonZoom switch [W]/[T]MonitorSET buttonSpeakerTripod stand holePlayback button [=]Battery/card cover[n] button[

i EnglishWarning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTUREkFOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advis

English 14INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARDYour camera has an internal memory, which means that you can take photos even when no card is installed. By

15 EnglishINSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD3 Insert the card.h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.4 Close the battery/card cover.When

English 16CAUTIONBe careful when removing the card.i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.i Never remove the card when the camera is connected t

17 EnglishTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the cameraIn the shooting mode1 Press the ON/OFF button.h The camera turns on.h The camera turns on

English 18About the auto power off functionIn order to preserve battery power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera

19 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore,

English 204 Set the date and time.1 Press the [m] button to select the year indication.2 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication.h

21 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTING5 Press the SET button.h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu.h The Option

English 22BASIC OPERATIONBEFORE TAKING PICTURESHow to hold the cameraHold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure

23 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESAbout the touch sensor (touch focus)With the touch sensor, the image is focused simply by a light finger-touch on the

English iikFOR CANADIAN USERSi This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.kFOR EU USERSNote:iThis symbol mark and recycle system a

English 24Using the autofocusThe autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus func

25 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESThe following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.i When bot

English 26Switching between the shooting mode and playback modeSwitch between the shooting mode and the playback mode.1 Press the ON/OFF button to tu

27 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESHow to switch the shooting modeYour camera can capture single still photos (single shot shooting mode), record video c

English 28Switching the display modeIn the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooti

29 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESAdjust the monitor brightnessThe brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readabi

English 30Hints for taking picturesMuting the camera soundsi The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU butto

31 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESThere are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image mode, one image is captured

English 323 Gently press the shutter button.h Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to move the camera.h The image that was captured appea

33 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESViewing still imagesThe steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same.5 Press

iii EnglishGETTING UP AND RUNNINGInstall the battery1 Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries.h The battery/card cover is located on th

English 349-image display playback1 Press the playback button [=].2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.h The 9-image display appears.3 Select the i

35 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESMagnifying (zooming in) the image1 Display the image that you want to magnify.2 Press [T] ([]]) on

English 36Zoom jump playbackYou can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus.1 Display a still image to view using zoom

37 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESErasing filesYou can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can eras

English 38<To delete one file>1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete.2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select DELET

39 EnglishSHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTSWhen the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession.1 Set the camera to the sequential sho

English 40VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKRecording a video clip1 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 27).2 Press the shutter but

41 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKPlaying back the video clip4 Press the playback button [=].h If the playback button [=] was pressed to tur

English 42Outline of playback operationWhen you are finished viewing video clips...i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.CAUTIONIf no audio

43 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKCAUTIONThe data for a video clip is very large. i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to

English ivShootingkSingle shot (still image) photography1 Press the [m] button.h The screen to set the shooting mode and self timer appears.2 Press

English 44USING THE SCENE FUNCTIONYou can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.1

45 EnglishUSING THE SCENE FUNCTIONm: Available n: Not available3 Press the SET button.h This completes the scene select setting.h The display returns

English 46Capture a still image with a voice memoWith the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximu

47 EnglishUSING THE ZOOMYour camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and point

English 48FLASH SETTINGThe flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in b

49 EnglishFLASH SETTING2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button.3 Press the shutter button. h The pi

English 50SELF-TIMERSelf-timer photography is available in the single-shot shooting mode.1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and press t

51 EnglishSELF-TIMERHINTTo pause or cancel the self-timer function...i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self

English 52FOCUS RANGE1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and press the [o] button.h The screen to set the focus range appears.2 Press t

53 EnglishFOCUS RANGEHow to use the manual focus1 Set the focus range to manual - (page 52).2 Press the SET button.h The focus distance adjustment b

v EnglishPlaybackkStill image playback1 Press the playback button [=].h The display switches to the Playback Screen.h To view other images, press the

English 54SHOOTINGACCESSING THE RECORDING MENUDetailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu.1 Set the camera to a shooting mode (pa

55 EnglishACCESSING THE RECORDING MENUOverview of the Recording MenuRECORDING MENUTOUCH SENSORRESOLUTIONFOCUS METHODISOWHITE BALANCEEXPOSURE

English 561 Touch sensor menu (page 57)2 Resolution menu/video clip mode menu (page 58)3 Focus mode menu (page 61)4 ISO sensitivity menu (page 62)5 Wh

57 EnglishTOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTINGThe touch sensor function, by which the autofocus is activated by a finger-touch on the shutter button, ca

English 58RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTINGBy setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer pi

59 EnglishRESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTINGRecord and play back an audio fileIn the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings.k Rec

English 60k Playing back audio recordingsListen to your audio recordings.1 Display the desired audio data.h A musical note graphic appears on the scr

61 EnglishFOCUS AREA SETTINGYou can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only):9-point range finder focus: The correct

English 62ISO SENSITIVITYWith the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the

63 EnglishWHITE BALANCEThis camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lightin

1 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONYour camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to vi

English 643 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.h This completes the white balance setting.h Once the white balance setting is programm

65 EnglishEXPOSURE CORRECTIONWhen capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.1 Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the

English 66PLAYBACKPAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENUThe Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings.1 Press the

67 EnglishDISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENUOverview of the Playback Menu1 [Protect] (page 68)h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect).2 [Rota

English 68IMAGE PROTECTPrevent accidental erasure of data.1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playba

69 EnglishIMAGE PROTECTCAUTIONi Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 95).HINTT

English 70ROTATE IMAGECaptured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.1 Display the image you wish to rotate, and display

71 EnglishCHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or more can be changed to 1,600 ×

English 72COPY DATAImages recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory.1 Ins

73 EnglishCOPY DATA5 Press the SET button.h The screen to select the type of copy appears.h The copy source is shown in the background on the screen.

English 2Shooting/recordingShoot in dark conditions• “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 65• “FLASH SETTING” on page 48• “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night v

English 74PRINT SETTINGSIn addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have

75 EnglishPRINT SETTINGSHINTAbout the DPOF formati DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-co

English 76Specifying date imprinting and number of printsYou can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print set

77 EnglishPRINT SETTINGS4 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted.h Please specify the number of prints before setting the dat

English 785 Select EXIT, and press the SET button.h You are returned to the display in step 2.DATECOPIES1 EACH IMAGEEACH IMAGEEXITYESOKOK

79 EnglishPRINT SETTINGSClearing all the print settingsDelete the print settings for all images.1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page

English 80SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 1 Display the Playback Menu (page 66).2 Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the SET button.h The screen to set the slideshow a

81 EnglishDISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured.1

English 82OPTIONDISPLAYING THE OPTION MENUThe Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings.1 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu.h R

83 EnglishDISPLAYING THE OPTION MENUOverview of the Option MenuAUTOOFFAUTO POWER OFFFILE NO. RESETFORMATRESET SETTINGSCLOCK SETSOUNDPOST VIEWLCD BRIGH

3 EnglishPlaybackGetting started viewing images• “Playing back the video clip” on page 41• “Viewing still images” on page 33Search for image data• “9-

English 841 [Date and time setting] (page 19)h Set the camera’s internal clock.2 [Sounds] (page 85)h Adjust the sounds produced by the camera.3 [Post-

85 EnglishSOUNDSSet the sounds (SOUNDS) that are produced by the camera.1 Display the Option Menu (page 82).2 Select “SOUNDS” and press the SET butt

English 863 Select the desired item, and press the SET button.4 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting.<If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUI

87 EnglishPOST-VIEW SETTINGSpecify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the shutter button is pressed.1 Disp

English 88SCREEN LANGUAGEYou can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages.1 Display the Option Menu (pa

89 EnglishTV SYSTEM SETTINGSpecify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s PC/AV terminal.1 Display the Option Menu (page 82).2 S

English 90AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTIONYour camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of in

91 EnglishAUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION3 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.h The Standby Time Menu appears.4 Press the [n] or [o] button

English 92FILE No. RESET FUNCTIONIf a newly formatted (page 95) card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins

93 EnglishFILE No. RESET FUNCTIONi If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows.When the highest