Sanyo VPC E1292 User Manual

12 Mega PixelsDigital CameraINSTRUCTION MANUALVPC-E1292

ii Preface Safety and Handling PrecautionsEnglishDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to

Preface iiiSafety InstructionsEnglishSafety InstructionsRead and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.WARNINGDo not disasse

iv Preface Safety InstructionsEnglishCAUTIONWarning:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTUREIn

Preface vSafety InstructionsEnglishFOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):

vi Preface Safety InstructionsEnglishFOR EU USERSThe symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to coun

Preface viiSafety InstructionsEnglishSymbols used in this manualYou many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the

viii Preface Safety InstructionsEnglishTRADEMARK INFORMATION•Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.•Pentium

Introduction 1System RequirementsEnglishIntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step ins

2 IntroductionCamera ViewsEnglishCamera ViewsFront View Rear View1. Zoom switch 8. LCD screen2. Shutter button 9. 4-way navigation buttons3. POWE

Introduction 3The Mode DialEnglishThe Mode DialThe camera is equipped with a convenient Mode Dial that allows you to switch between different modes w

4 IntroductionButtons and Navigation PadEnglishButtons and Navigation PadYour camera is equipped with an Delete/ Anti-shake button, a MENU button,

Introduction 5Buttons and Navigation PadEnglishRight/Self-timer/Burst mode 1. Moves right in the OSD menus.2. In Capture mode:• Press to pan right

6 IntroductionLED IndicatorsEnglishLED IndicatorsLeft/Quick Review 1. Moves left in the OSD menus.2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus

Introduction 7LCD screenEnglishLCD screenThe high resolution 3.0” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as

8 IntroductionLCD screenEnglish3. Image QualityBESTBETTERGOOD4. FlashAuto FlashFlash OffFill FlashAnti Red-eye5. Self-Timer/Burst ModeSelf Timer10 Se

Camera Setup 9Attaching the Wrist StrapEnglishCamera SetupAttaching the Wrist StrapFollow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera

10 Camera SetupInserting an SD/SDHC Memory CardEnglishInserting an SD/SDHC Memory CardThe camera features 32 MB internal flash memory but you may als

Camera Setup 11Charging the BatteryEnglishCharging the Battery1. Insert the battery into the camera and connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable with the powe

12 Camera SetupFirst Time UseEnglishFirst Time UsePress the POWER button as described in “Turning On” on page 11, a welcome screen displays on the LC

Getting Started 13Taking your First PhotoEnglishGetting StartedNow that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start takin

EnglishTable of ContentsPreface ...iAbout this Manual ...

14 Getting StartedTaking your First PhotoEnglishUsing Macro ModeMacro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when

Getting Started 15Taking your First PhotoEnglishUsing the Self-timer and Burst PhotographyThe camera comes equipped with a self-timer which allows yo

16 Getting StartedTaking your First PhotoEnglishUsing the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) FunctionWhen using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) functi

Getting Started 17Taking your First PhotoEnglishSetting the SCENE ModeThe camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments

18 Getting StartedUsing the Self Portrait ModeEnglishHowever, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus bracket will be disp

Getting Started 19Taking Panoramic PicturesEnglishTaking Panoramic PicturesPanorama mode allows you to shoot ultra wide panoramic shots. You can crea

20 Getting StartedRecording your First VideoEnglish8. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback mode to view the result.Recording your First VideoYou can also

Getting Started 21Recording Voice MemosEnglishRecording Voice MemosYou can add a 20 sec voice memo to an image right after it’s taken.To record a voi

22 Capture SettingsThe Capture MenuEnglishCapture SettingsThis section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when takin

Capture Settings 23The Capture MenuEnglishImage ResolutionThe IMAGE RESOLUTION setting refers to the size of the image in pixels. Use the Up/Down nav

EnglishIntroduction ...1System Requirements ...

24 Capture SettingsThe Capture MenuEnglishP-ModeThe FOCUS ZONE setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking

Capture Settings 25The Capture MenuEnglishWhite BalanceThe WHITE BALANCE setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient whi

26 Capture SettingsThe Capture MenuEnglishAE MeteringThe AE METERING allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measur

Capture Settings 27The Capture MenuEnglishSaturationThe SATURATION setting allows you to adjust the saturation of the colors in your photos. Use a hi

28 Capture SettingsVideo Capture MenuEnglishVideo Capture MenuTo access the video menu:1. Turn the Mode Dial to Video mode.2. Press the MENU button

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 29Playback Mode DisplayEnglishPhoto, Video & Audio PlaybackPlayback Mode Display 1. Playback mode2. Image r

30 Photo, Video & Audio PlaybackViewing Photos/Videos/Audios on the LCD ScreenEnglishViewing Photos/Videos/Audios on the LCD ScreenTo view your p

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 31Viewing Photos/Videos/Audios on your TVEnglish5. Press the OK button and press the Left/Right navigation buttons

32 Photo, Video & Audio PlaybackDeleting Photos/Videos/AudiosEnglishDeleting Photos/Videos/AudiosThe DELETE function allows you to remove unwante

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 33Using the Playback MenuEnglishDPOFDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of

EnglishGetting Started ...13Taking your First Photo ...

34 Photo, Video & Audio PlaybackUsing the Playback MenuEnglishSlideshowThe SLIDESHOW function allows you to view all stored photos in a continuou

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 35Using the Playback MenuEnglishRotateThe ROTATE function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo.To

36 Photo, Video & Audio PlaybackUsing the Playback MenuEnglishRed-Eye RemovalThe RED-EYE REMOVAL function allows you to perform red-eye reduction

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 37Using the Playback MenuEnglishFrame CompositeThe FRAME COMPOSITE function supports 9 various decoration frame typ

38 Photo, Video & Audio PlaybackUsing the Playback MenuEnglishMoveThe MOVE function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memo

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 39Using the Playback MenuEnglishDivideThe DIVIDE function allows you to cut unnecessary portions of a video. This f

40 Photo, Video & Audio PlaybackTransferring Images to your computerEnglishTransferring Images to your computerDownloading your images1. Connect

Camera Settings 41The SETUP MenuEnglishCamera SettingsThe SETUP MenuThe SETUP menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure

42 Camera SettingsThe SETUP MenuEnglishDigital ZoomThe DIGITAL ZOOM setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off. Press the OK butt

Camera Settings 43The SETUP MenuEnglishCamera SoundThe CAMERA SOUND setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. You can also set the start-u

EnglishCapture Settings ...22The Capture Menu ...

44 Camera SettingsThe SETUP MenuEnglishVideo OutThe VIDEO OUT setting allows you to adjust the video output, depending on the type of your TV. Use Up

Camera Settings 45The SETUP MenuEnglishDate and TimeThe DATE & TIME setting allows you to set or adjust the date and time on your camera. To set

46 Camera SettingsThe SETUP MenuEnglishFormatThe FORMAT setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD/SDHC card. Press the

Camera Settings 47PictBridge Print (PTP)EnglishAboutThe ABOUT screen allows you to check the current firmware version of the camera.PictBridge Print

48 Camera SettingsPictBridge Print (PTP)EnglishUse the Left/Right navigation buttons to select an option and press the OK button to enter. Image Stor

Camera Settings 49PictBridge Print (PTP)English3. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to CONTINUE or CANCEL the action.Index PrintUse this function to p

50 Camera SettingsPictBridge Print (PTP)EnglishDPOF ImagePrint DPOF images. If there are selected DPOF images with number of copies setting ready, pr

Camera Settings 51PictBridge Print (PTP)EnglishAll ImagesPrint all images saved in memory.1. Use Left/Right navigation buttons to select ALL IMAGES f

52 SpecificationsEnglishSpecificationsGeneralResolution / Image Type 12 M Pixels / 1/2.33” CCDLCD 3.0” TFT, 230,000 PixelsDimensions 90 (W) x 59 (H)

Specifications 53EnglishCamera FeaturesAuto Power Off / Time Out YesISO EquivalentAuto (IS0 80~320)Manual (ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200)Note:When

EnglishPhoto, Video & Audio Playback ...29Playback Mode Display ...

54 SpecificationsEnglishCapture FeaturesDPOF Version 1.1Erase Protection YesExposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0 EV with 0.3/0.4 EV stepsSharpness

Specifications 55EnglishAudio/VideoAudio / Video Out PAL, NTSCStream to SD/SDHC YesSpeaker Yes, MonoMovie File Format AVIMovie LengthMaximum recordng

56 TroubleshootingEnglishTroubleshootingProblem ActionCamera does not turn on• The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries.• The ba

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EnglishCamera Settings ......41The SETUP Menu ....

Preface iAbout this ManualEnglishPrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information pres