Sanyo VPC-E10EX User Manual

VPC-E10EXVPC-E10VPC-E10GXINSTRUCTION MANUALDigital CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make sure to read and unders

ix EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the connection mode appears.4 Select “CARD R

89 EnglishCONTRAST CORRECTIONAdd contrast (light and dark) to an image to make it clearer.1 Display the image to be modified, and display the Playbac

English 904 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the SET button.h The screen to save the corrected image appears.h To discontinue the procedu

91 EnglishRED-EYE CORRECTIONIf you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye effe

English 924 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the SET button.h The screen to save the corrected image appears.h To discontinue the procedu

93 EnglishCOPY 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

English 945 Press the SET button.h The screen to select the type of copy appears.h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen.COP

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

English 96HINTPrinting a single frame from a video clipi To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a

97 EnglishPRINT SETTINGSSpecifying date imprinting and number of printsYou can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply

English 984 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted.h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint sett

English x7 Click the close button.h Photoshop Album SE closes.About video clip files recorded with this camerah You can use Apple’s QuickTime 3 or la

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

English 100SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 1 Display the Playback Menu (page 82).2 Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the SET button.h The screen to set the slideshow

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

English 102OPTIONDISPLAYING THE OPTION MENUThe Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings.1 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu.h

103 EnglishDISPLAYING THE OPTION MENUOverview of the Option MenuNTSC0SOUNDCLOCK SETOPTION MENUPOST VIEW1secBRIGHTNESSLANGUAGETV SYSTEM1/2OK EXIT@87912

English 1041 [Date and time setting] (page 25)h Set the camera’s internal clock.2 [Sounds] (page 105)h Adjust the sounds produced by the camera.3 [Pos

105 EnglishSOUNDSSet the sounds that are produced by the camera.1 Display the Option Menu (page 102).2 Select “SOUND” and press the SET button.h The

English 1063 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 GU

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

English 108SCREEN LANGUAGEYou can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages.1 Display the Option Menu (p

1 EnglishCONTENTSCONTENTS ... 1QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...

109 EnglishTV SYSTEM SETTINGSpecify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal.1 Display the Option Menu (page 102).2

English 110AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTIONYour camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of i

111 EnglishFILE NO. MEMORYIf a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the

English 112i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows.When the highest file number on Card B (bef

113 EnglishFILE NO. MEMORY1 Display the Option Menu (page 102).2 Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and press the SET button.ON:The file number memory functi

English 114INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORYA card must be formatted with this camera:i After purchasing, when used for the first time,

115 EnglishINITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY4 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.h The screen to confirm forma

English 116RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGSReset the camera to the factory-preset settings.1 Display the Option Menu (page 102).2 Select “RESET SETTING

117 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORYYou can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip reco

English 118For audio data1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 71).h The remaining audio recording time is shown.HINTi When the remainin

English 2 PLAYBACKDISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ...82IMAGE PROTECT ...

119 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGEWhen using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sur

English 120HINTi If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 101).i Battery life may

121 EnglishOTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A TVConnect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the digital camera to th

English 122DIRECT PRINTINGYour camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’

123 EnglishDIRECT PRINTING2 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the images to print appears.CAUTIONCaution when connect

English 124To select one image and print it (print selected image)Procedure to select one still image and print it.1 Complete the printing setup (pag

125 EnglishDIRECT PRINTING3 Specify the number of prints or date-imprinted prints.<Specifying the number of prints>h Press the [n] or [o] butto

English 126To print all the images (all images)Print all of the images.1 Complete the printing setup (page 122).2 Press the MENU button.h The PictBr

127 EnglishDIRECT PRINTINGTo print the images that are set to print (print reserved images)Procedure to print all the images that are set to print.1

English 128To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings)Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera,

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

129 EnglishDIRECT PRINTING4 Adjust the printer settings.1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button.h The

English 130APPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commo

131 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— All settings except the self-timer and the

English 132ShootingHow can I get the distant view into focus?— Set the scene function to the landscape \ mode when photographing.Or, set the focus ran

133 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSViewing imagesWhy is the image too bright?The subject was too bright.When capturing an image, devise a way to compe

English 134Viewing imagesWhy isn’t the magnified image clear?Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.Not a malfun

135 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSMisc.Why can’t the camera be operated?A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause.Remove the battery pa

English 136TROUBLESHOOTINGBefore taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem.CAMERAProblem

137 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGShootingAn image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed.The maximum number of images that can be captured or the

English 138ShootingWhen zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily.The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position.Not a

English 4Shooting/recordingBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsShoot in dark conditions• “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 80• “FLASH

139 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGViewing imagesThe image is too dark.The subject was lit from behind.Use the forced flash mode.59Use the exposure correction

English 140Viewing imagesThe colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.This is due to ambient lighting.Capture the image using the forced

141 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGNotes regarding the scene functionYThe macro + focus range setting is not available.GThe pan o, macro + and manual focus - f

English 142SPECIFICATIONSCameraType CCD digital camera (recording and playback)Image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.21 compl

143 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSRecording resolution <Still image shooting>k: 3648 × 2736 pixelsN: 3648 × 2056 pixelsD: 2816 × 2112 pixelsz: 2288 × 171

English 144Range Normal photography: 40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞ (Wide), 90 cm (2.95 ft.) to ∞ (Tele)Macro photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in

145 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSFlash working range GN = 5.5Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 2.9 m (9.51 ft.) (Wide)Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 1.8 m (5.91 ft.)

English 146Camera connectorsBattery lifei Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.i T

147 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSPossible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording TimeThe table shows the possible number of captured images and

English 148Supplied battery pack chargeri The VPC-E10GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate for the region of destination.i When u

5 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONPlaybackBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsGetting started viewing images• “Playing back the v

149 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSOthersMac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Microsoft and Windows are

English 150Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to goi Sanyo Elec

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

English 152Photographing a moving subjectSituation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but be

153 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESShooting with the scene functionShooting portraits (portrait mode Z)Points:i Choose a background that doesn’t detr

English 154Night photography (night view portrait mode ])Points:i Avoid camera shake.i Increase the ISO sensitivity.NOTEi Camera shutter speed during

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English 6Data managing/processingBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsEdit photos• “BLUR CORRECTION” on page 87• “CONTRAST CORRECT

7 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONUsing with a computerBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsUse the camera as a card reader• “BEFO

English 8CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESi Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1i Lithium-ion ba

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

9 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESAttaching the handstrap

English 10Media cards that can be used with this cameraThe types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:i SD Memory Cardi SDH

11 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 fo

English 12k Abundant scene functions (page 53)You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting c

13 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAk Date/time stamp feature (page 81)Use the “date stamp feature” to print the capture date and time on you

English 14SYSTEM MAPThe included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your compute

15 EnglishSETUPPARTS NAMESFrontLensSelf-timer indicatorBattery/card compartment coverFlashON/OFF buttonShutter buttonSpeakerTripod stand holeBottomMic

English 16RearZoom switchMonitorSET buttonPlayback button [=][n] button[o] button[l] button[m] buttonStrap holderSCENE buttonMENU buttonUSB/AV termina

17 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it.1 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the bat

English 18Charging the battery packBe sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging t

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

19 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKAbout the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.Please refer t

English 20HINTAbout the internal backup batteryi This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting

21 EnglishINSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARDInstallationi The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 114). i Make sure that

English 22CAUTIONBe careful when removing the cardi Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to

23 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 24About the auto power off functionIn order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the ca

25 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 264 Set the date and time.1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication.h You can press the [m] button to select the indication

27 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 28BASIC OPERATIONBEFORE TAKING PICTURESHow to hold the cameraHold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure

iii EnglishkSymbols used in this manualHINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.CAUTION Points that requi

29 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 30Using the autofocusThe autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus func

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

English 32Switching between the shooting mode and playback modeSwitch between shooting and playing.1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.2

33 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESHow to switch the shooting modeYour camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (vid

English 34Switching the display modeIn the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooti

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

English 36Hints for taking picturesMuting the camera soundsi The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU butto

37 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESThere are two modes for capturing still images. In the single-shot mode, one image is captured each t

English 383 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

English ivSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEInstall the battery pack1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack.h The CHARGE indicator is lit during

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

English 409-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

41 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESQuick scroll playbackA convenient way to quick-search when there are many images.1 Access the 9-imag

English 42Folder playbackA convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture (page 2

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

English 44Zoom 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

45 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESDeleting filesYou can delete files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can de

English 46<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 “1 FI

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

English 48HINTAbout the focus when shooting sequential shotsi When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the focus lock is activa

v EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and

49 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKRecording a video clip1 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 33).2 Press the shutter but

English 50Playing back the video clip4 Press the playback button [=].h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press t

51 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKOutline of playback operationTo do this... Do thisStop playback During playback, press the [o] button.Pause

English 52When you are finished viewing video clips...i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.CAUTIONHow to save one frame from a video clip

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

English 54m: Available n: Not available*: Disabled during recording3 Press the SET button.h This completes the scene select setting.h The display ret

55 EnglishUSING THE SCENE FUNCTIONCapture a still image with a voice memoWith the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track

English 56How to use the best shot feature1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select a scene function (page 53), select 5; and

57 EnglishUSING THE SCENE FUNCTIONHow to use the face chaser featureTo attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the fa

English 58USING THE ZOOMYour camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 32), and point

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

59 EnglishFLASH 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

English 602 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button.3 Press the shutter button. h The picture is snap

61 EnglishSELF-TIMERSelf-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode.1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 33), and press the [m]

English 62HINTi The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor.To pause or cancel the self-timer function...i If the shu

63 EnglishFOCUS RANGE1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 32), and press the [o] (R) button.h The focus range menu appears.o: The focus operat

English 642 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.h The specified focus range is set, and the camer

65 EnglishFOCUS RANGEHow to use the manual focus1 Select manual - from the focus range menu, and press the SET button.h The focus distance adjustment

English 66SHOOTINGACCESSING THE RECORDING MENUDetailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu.1 Set the camera to a shooting mode (pa

67 EnglishACCESSING THE RECORDING MENUOverview of the Recording Menui 7 through 9 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.OFF10M1

English 681 Touch sensor menu (page 69)2 Resolution menu/video size menu (page 70)3 Compression rate menu (single-shot/sequential shots mode only) (pa

vii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVESave the photographed image data to your computer (Windows XP)The Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (in this m

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

English 70RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTINGBy setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer pi

71 EnglishRESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTINGRecord and play back an audio fileIn the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. The

English 72k Playing back audio recordings1 Display the desired audio data.h A musical note graphic appears on the screen.2 Play back the recording.H

73 EnglishCOMPRESSION RATE SETTINGSet the data compression rate when shooting images. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compress

English 74FOCUS AREA SETTINGYou can choose from different types of autofocus:9-point range finder focus:The correct focus is determined from 9 differe

75 EnglishFOCUS AREA SETTINGHINTWhen spot focus is selected...i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.When AF seeker is selected...i T

English 76LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTINGYou can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring:The exposure is adjusted aft

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

English 78HINTi By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captur

English viiiCopy data from your camera to the computerConnect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer.1 Turn on the comp

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

English 80EXPOSURE CORRECTIONWhen capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.1 Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the

81 EnglishDATE IMPRINTYou can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image.1 Display the Recording Menu (page 66).2 Select

English 82PLAYBACKPAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENUThe Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings.1 Press the

83 EnglishDISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENUOverview of the Playback Menu1 [Slideshow] (page 100)h Play back the images in a slideshow format.2 [Protect] (p

English 84IMAGE PROTECTPrevent accidental erasure of data.1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playba

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

English 86CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or higher can be changed to 1600 ×

87 EnglishBLUR CORRECTIONCorrect the effects of camera movement (camera shake) to produce a sharper image.1 Display the image to be modified, and dis

English 884 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the SET button.h The screen to save the corrected image appears.h To discontinue the procedu