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Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera VPC-E6EX VPC-E6 VPC-E6GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-E6EX, VPC-E6 and VPC-E6GX. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera VPC-E6EX VPC-E6 VPC-E6GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-E6EX, VPC-E6 and VPC-E6GX. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
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...157). Please dispose of this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to questions or problems concerning camera operation in ! CAUTION Points that electrical and electronic equipment, at your household waste. You may find the answers to . In ... quality materials and components which can be disposed of separately from your local community waste collection/recycling centre. English ii Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003. This symbol means that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to...
...157). Please dispose of this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to questions or problems concerning camera operation in ! CAUTION Points that electrical and electronic equipment, at your household waste. You may find the answers to . In ... quality materials and components which can be disposed of separately from your local community waste collection/recycling centre. English ii Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003. This symbol means that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to...
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery slot cover, and insert the battery pack. Battery/card cover Battery pack (+) (-) mark 2 Use the supplied AC adaptor to charge the battery pack. h Charging will take approximately 90 minutes. h The battery slot cover is located on the bottom of the camera. Camera Multi-indicator During recharging: Lights red Charging complete: OFF To power outlet DC IN terminal iii English Supplied power cord Supplied AC adaptor
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery slot cover, and insert the battery pack. Battery/card cover Battery pack (+) (-) mark 2 Use the supplied AC adaptor to charge the battery pack. h Charging will take approximately 90 minutes. h The battery slot cover is located on the bottom of the camera. Camera Multi-indicator During recharging: Lights red Charging complete: OFF To power outlet DC IN terminal iii English Supplied power cord Supplied AC adaptor
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... the MENU button. 4 Press the shutter button. ON/OFF button Shutter button MENU button kVideo clip recording 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on . 2 Press the MENU button, and toggle the SET button to the right. h To stop recording, press the shutter button again. h The ...image is captured. SET button MOVIE English iv h The camera changes to the left, and press the MENU button. The camera changes to the still image shooting mode. Shooting kStill image photography 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the...
... the MENU button. 4 Press the shutter button. ON/OFF button Shutter button MENU button kVideo clip recording 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on . 2 Press the MENU button, and toggle the SET button to the right. h To stop recording, press the shutter button again. h The ...image is captured. SET button MOVIE English iv h The camera changes to the left, and press the MENU button. The camera changes to the still image shooting mode. Shooting kStill image photography 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the...
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... and bottom of the selected video clip begins. h Video clips are finished taking pictures... SET button Video clip pattern When you wish to turn the camera off. Playback button [H] kVideo clip playback 1 Press the playback button [H]. h Playback of the screen. 2 Press the SET button. v English h The display switches to the Playback...
... and bottom of the selected video clip begins. h Video clips are finished taking pictures... SET button Video clip pattern When you wish to turn the camera off. Playback button [H] kVideo clip playback 1 Press the playback button [H]. h Playback of the screen. 2 Press the SET button. v English h The display switches to the Playback...
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... locate the exact operation for your photos • "DATE AND TIME SETTING" on page 23 Zoom in the following table. QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of your purposes in on the subject • "USING THE ZOOM" on page 42 Close-up photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (supermacro mode...
... locate the exact operation for your photos • "DATE AND TIME SETTING" on page 23 Zoom in the following table. QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of your purposes in on the subject • "USING THE ZOOM" on page 42 Close-up photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (supermacro mode...
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... CORRECTION" on page 45 • "FLASH SETTING" on page 43 • "SCENE SELECT" (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 48 Increase the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 78 Photographing people • "SCENE SELECT" (portrait mode/night view mode) on page 48 • "SHUTTER OPERATION SETTING" (ID... lighter or darker • "EXPOSURE CORRECTION" on page 45 Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 77 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 78 English 2
... CORRECTION" on page 45 • "FLASH SETTING" on page 43 • "SCENE SELECT" (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 48 Increase the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 78 Photographing people • "SCENE SELECT" (portrait mode/night view mode) on page 48 • "SHUTTER OPERATION SETTING" (ID... lighter or darker • "EXPOSURE CORRECTION" on page 45 Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 77 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 78 English 2
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... QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 1 CONTENTS 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 9 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 11 SYSTEM MAP 13 SETUP PARTS NAMES 14 INSTALLING THE CARD 16 POWER FOR THE CAMERA 18 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 21 DATE AND TIME SETTING 23 BASIC OPERATION ABOUT THE 2WAY SHOOTING...
... QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 1 CONTENTS 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 9 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 11 SYSTEM MAP 13 SETUP PARTS NAMES 14 INSTALLING THE CARD 16 POWER FOR THE CAMERA 18 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 21 DATE AND TIME SETTING 23 BASIC OPERATION ABOUT THE 2WAY SHOOTING...
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OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN 114 SET THE 2WAY SHOOTING GUIDE SETTING 117 SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY 118 OPERATION SOUNDS 119 HELP DISPLAY 121 POST-VIEW SETTING 122 ZOOM SETTINGS 123 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 125 SCREEN LANGUAGE 126 TV SYSTEM SETTING 127 POWER SAVE FUNCTION 128 FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 130 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .... 133 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 135 CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY 136 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 138 7 English
OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN 114 SET THE 2WAY SHOOTING GUIDE SETTING 117 SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY 118 OPERATION SOUNDS 119 HELP DISPLAY 121 POST-VIEW SETTING 122 ZOOM SETTINGS 123 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 125 SCREEN LANGUAGE 126 TV SYSTEM SETTING 127 POWER SAVE FUNCTION 128 FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 130 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .... 133 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 135 CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY 136 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 138 7 English
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i AC adaptor and power cord: 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. i Quick Guide 9 English
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i AC adaptor and power cord: 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. i Quick Guide 9 English
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English 10 Attaching the handstrap Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are the same for both SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards. i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all installation, removal, and formatting procedures are referred to as "card".
English 10 Attaching the handstrap Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are the same for both SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards. i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all installation, removal, and formatting procedures are referred to as "card".
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... Screen. Never again miss a great shot, thanks to get exactly the photo you want. 11 English GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your camera can not only take still photos, it can also record video clips and make audio recordings. Use the suggestions, or not, as...that are shown on a large screen, a schedule-making function that incorporates your captured images, and more. the appropriate countermeasures are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, an easy-to light from behind- It's loaded with the guidance feature: Shooting Guide display (see page 28) Just ...
... Screen. Never again miss a great shot, thanks to get exactly the photo you want. 11 English GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your camera can not only take still photos, it can also record video clips and make audio recordings. Use the suggestions, or not, as...that are shown on a large screen, a schedule-making function that incorporates your captured images, and more. the appropriate countermeasures are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, an easy-to light from behind- It's loaded with the guidance feature: Shooting Guide display (see page 28) Just ...
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... (Optional) Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card/ Multi Media Card i Card reader i DPOF- Or take the card to a photo shop to have your camera to a computer, printer or TV. SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your photos printed there. By connecting the... camera to your computer, you can connect it to the computer's hard disk. You can , for direct printing of your photos to a printer for example, copy ...
... (Optional) Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card/ Multi Media Card i Card reader i DPOF- Or take the card to a photo shop to have your camera to a computer, printer or TV. SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your photos printed there. By connecting the... camera to your computer, you can connect it to the computer's hard disk. You can , for direct printing of your photos to a printer for example, copy ...
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English 14 SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button (with touch sensor) Touch sensor indicator ON/OFF button Flash Speaker Microphone Self-timer indicator Lens The lens barrier is closed when the camera is turned off.
English 14 SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button (with touch sensor) Touch sensor indicator ON/OFF button Flash Speaker Microphone Self-timer indicator Lens The lens barrier is closed when the camera is turned off.
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Battery/card cover (on the camera bottom) 2 Insert the card, and close the battery/card cover. Card J mark English 16 By using a card, however, you can be able to take photos (record image data) even when no card is installed. h While gently pressing the battery/card cover, slide it clicks into place. h Firmly insert the card until it open. INSTALLING THE CARD Your camera has an internal 16MB memory, when means that you will be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 133). 1 Open the battery/card cover. The card can take many more photos.
Battery/card cover (on the camera bottom) 2 Insert the card, and close the battery/card cover. Card J mark English 16 By using a card, however, you can be able to take photos (record image data) even when no card is installed. h While gently pressing the battery/card cover, slide it clicks into place. h Firmly insert the card until it open. INSTALLING THE CARD Your camera has an internal 16MB memory, when means that you will be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 133). 1 Open the battery/card cover. The card can take many more photos.
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... photograph and playback images even when there is no card installed, the internal memory icon is flashing red quickly. HINT Shooting without a card installed i The camera has a 16MB internal memory that the images you risk losing the data stored in the card. INSTALLING THE CARD When removing the card... h To remove...
... photograph and playback images even when there is no card installed, the internal memory icon is flashing red quickly. HINT Shooting without a card installed i The camera has a 16MB internal memory that the images you risk losing the data stored in the card. INSTALLING THE CARD When removing the card... h To remove...
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... the battery pack At the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. Also, if the battery power becomes depleted when the camera is being used in the camera. The battery pack must be charged before it can be used (see CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE [page 138]), it should... be recharged as soon as the camera's AC adaptor, but also to charge the battery installed in the camera. POWER FOR THE CAMERA The supplied AC adaptor is used not only as possible. 1 Install the battery pack.
... the battery pack At the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. Also, if the battery power becomes depleted when the camera is being used in the camera. The battery pack must be charged before it can be used (see CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE [page 138]), it should... be recharged as soon as the camera's AC adaptor, but also to charge the battery installed in the camera. POWER FOR THE CAMERA The supplied AC adaptor is used not only as possible. 1 Install the battery pack.
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...supplied AC adaptor is set to the camera, power can be supplied from a power outlet. 19 English However, the camera does not charge when it is connected to the shooting mode. h The multi-indicator will take approximately 90 minutes. Camera Multi-indicator During recharging: Lights red Charging... is connected to the camera. h Charging begins as soon as the AC adaptor is completed. h The camera's multi-indicator lights red during charging. ON/OFF button i Turn the camera off when the battery pack is fully charged. POWER FOR THE CAMERA 2 Turn the camera off, and connect the...
...supplied AC adaptor is set to the camera, power can be supplied from a power outlet. 19 English However, the camera does not charge when it is connected to the shooting mode. h The multi-indicator will take approximately 90 minutes. Camera Multi-indicator During recharging: Lights red Charging... is connected to the camera. h Charging begins as soon as the AC adaptor is completed. h The camera's multi-indicator lights red during charging. ON/OFF button i Turn the camera off when the battery pack is fully charged. POWER FOR THE CAMERA 2 Turn the camera off, and connect the...
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...battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is removed for a long time. When not using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings....the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the camera settings are correct. Note that when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. English 20 HINT About the internal backup battery i This...
...battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is removed for a long time. When not using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings....the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the camera settings are correct. Note that when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. English 20 HINT About the internal backup battery i This...
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the LCD monitor (page 35). h The camera turns off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button. LCD monitor Playback button [H] Turning off . h The camera turns on . ON/OFF button In the playback mode 1 Press the playback button [H] for at least one second. h The Playback Screen appears on the camera In the shooting mode 1 Press the ON/OFF button. h When the playback button [H] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the camera turns off . h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off . 21 English
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the LCD monitor (page 35). h The camera turns off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button. LCD monitor Playback button [H] Turning off . h The camera turns on . ON/OFF button In the playback mode 1 Press the playback button [H] for at least one second. h The Playback Screen appears on the camera In the shooting mode 1 Press the ON/OFF button. h When the playback button [H] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the camera turns off . h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off . 21 English