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Please read and understand the section "USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY" on pages 5 to safely operate the VPC-S5. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera VPC-S5 Important note This manual explains how to 16. Make sure to read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Please read and understand the section "USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY" on pages 5 to safely operate the VPC-S5. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera VPC-S5 Important note This manual explains how to 16. Make sure to read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
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SHOOTING 1 Capture an image. PLAYBACK (see page 90). A card that lets you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given below is an outline of your camera. OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you store images even when no SD Memory Card is installed. h Shoot a sequential shots...*1 (see page 22). 3 Format the SD Memory Card (see page 56) NOTE i It is not possible to connect this digital camera before using the digital camera may interfere with this camera to a TV to playback. h Shoot a video clip*2 (see pages 29 and 32). SETUP 1 Install the batteries (see ...
SHOOTING 1 Capture an image. PLAYBACK (see page 90). A card that lets you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given below is an outline of your camera. OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you store images even when no SD Memory Card is installed. h Shoot a sequential shots...*1 (see page 22). 3 Format the SD Memory Card (see page 56) NOTE i It is not possible to connect this digital camera before using the digital camera may interfere with this camera to a TV to playback. h Shoot a video clip*2 (see pages 29 and 32). SETUP 1 Install the batteries (see ...
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...Symbols used . In this manual HINT Points that require special attention. (see page 121). CAUTION Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera. NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to the page indicated for data storage. * 1: About the SD ...Memory Card This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for detailed information. You may find the answers to as "card". ...
...Symbols used . In this manual HINT Points that require special attention. (see page 121). CAUTION Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera. NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to the page indicated for data storage. * 1: About the SD ...Memory Card This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for detailed information. You may find the answers to as "card". ...
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CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY .......... 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 17 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD 18 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES AND CARD 21 TURNING ...
CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY .......... 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 17 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD 18 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES AND CARD 21 TURNING ...
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CAMERA SETTINGS CHANGING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 81 LCD MONITOR SETTING 83 DATE AND TIME SETTING 85 HELP DISPLAY 88 LANGUAGE 89 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .......90 POWER SAVE SETTING 92 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 94 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 96 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 97 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE 98 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 100 DIRECT-PRINT 103 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 112 TROUBLESHOOTING 121 SPECIFICATIONS 128 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 135 English 4
CAMERA SETTINGS CHANGING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 81 LCD MONITOR SETTING 83 DATE AND TIME SETTING 85 HELP DISPLAY 88 LANGUAGE 89 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .......90 POWER SAVE SETTING 92 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 94 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 96 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 97 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE 98 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 100 DIRECT-PRINT 103 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 112 TROUBLESHOOTING 121 SPECIFICATIONS 128 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 135 English 4
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... comes from it to the dealer for service. USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING k If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from the digital camera. Doing so may be restricted. 5 English Failure to repair... voltage circuits are touched. k Do not use may cause an accident. i When using the digital camera. i If the digital camera is a high risk of your surroundings when using the digital camera while walking, be performed by the dealer. Do not try to do so may cause a fire...
... comes from it to the dealer for service. USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING k If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from the digital camera. Doing so may be restricted. 5 English Failure to repair... voltage circuits are touched. k Do not use may cause an accident. i When using the digital camera. i If the digital camera is a high risk of your surroundings when using the digital camera while walking, be performed by the dealer. Do not try to do so may cause a fire...
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... turn it may cause a fire or electric shock. If the flash is a risk that it off and remove the batteries. i Do not use the digital camera during a thunderstorm. k Do not use during a storm i To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the flash close to the... dealer for repair. i If the digital camera has fallen and its body has been damaged may seriously injure your eyes. k Do not use the flash near a person's face (especially young children...
... turn it may cause a fire or electric shock. If the flash is a risk that it off and remove the batteries. i Do not use the digital camera during a thunderstorm. k Do not use during a storm i To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the flash close to the... dealer for repair. i If the digital camera has fallen and its body has been damaged may seriously injure your eyes. k Do not use the flash near a person's face (especially young children...
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...objects and get hurt by the handstrap. In such a case, consult a physician immediately. CAUTION k Cautions when carrying the digital camera i Do not walk around , hold the digital camera in your hand or place it off too close to be used for a long period, the time and date settings ... that when the batteries is explosive gas, or any other small parts. USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY (CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA) WARNING k Do not use where there is risk of explosion i Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is removed for a long period of time i For...
...objects and get hurt by the handstrap. In such a case, consult a physician immediately. CAUTION k Cautions when carrying the digital camera i Do not walk around , hold the digital camera in your hand or place it off too close to be used for a long period, the time and date settings ... that when the batteries is explosive gas, or any other small parts. USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY (CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA) WARNING k Do not use where there is risk of explosion i Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is removed for a long period of time i For...
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... or heater h Inside a car h Places where there is dust and dirt h Places where there is a precision instrument. k Cautions during use and storage i This digital camera is a fire burning h Places where volatile products are stored h Places subject to vibration Operating environment i Temperature 0 to 40°C (operation) -20 to 60°...;C (storage) i Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation) English 8 When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to 90% (storage, no condensation) 10 to avoid the following locations.
... or heater h Inside a car h Places where there is dust and dirt h Places where there is a precision instrument. k Cautions during use and storage i This digital camera is a fire burning h Places where volatile products are stored h Places subject to vibration Operating environment i Temperature 0 to 40°C (operation) -20 to 60°...;C (storage) i Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation) English 8 When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to 90% (storage, no condensation) 10 to avoid the following locations.
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.... 9 English h Do not drop, hit, or submit the batteries to remove or puncture the outer casing. h Keep out of the reach of children. USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING Cautions concerning the alkaline batteries i Follow all the warnings indicated below to touch the terminals. Do not carry loose with necklaces...
.... 9 English h Do not drop, hit, or submit the batteries to remove or puncture the outer casing. h Keep out of the reach of children. USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING Cautions concerning the alkaline batteries i Follow all the warnings indicated below to touch the terminals. Do not carry loose with necklaces...
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...the specified batteries. Use of different types, new and old batteries, or consumed batteries together may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera and any other nearby object. i Use of batteries of batteries without protective casings or other specified batteries in fire, injury or ...burns, or damage to the digital camera. i When purchasing batteries, be used, as they have a short battery life and may generate heat or cause the batteries to leak, resulting in this camera. Manganese batteries cannot be sure to invert the polarity ((+)...
...the specified batteries. Use of different types, new and old batteries, or consumed batteries together may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera and any other nearby object. i Use of batteries of batteries without protective casings or other specified batteries in fire, injury or ...burns, or damage to the digital camera. i When purchasing batteries, be used, as they have a short battery life and may generate heat or cause the batteries to leak, resulting in this camera. Manganese batteries cannot be sure to invert the polarity ((+)...
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..., or submit them in a cool place. (When the batteries are removed for the lithium battery (CR-V3), if used . USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING i The batteries may come with the batteries you risk losing your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water. If...purchase before removing them. i Except for a long period, the time and date settings will be sure to cool down before use after the digital camera is leaking and the electrolyte gets on your eyesight. Always read the instruction manuals that may be cleared.) i When disposing of time, remove ...
..., or submit them in a cool place. (When the batteries are removed for the lithium battery (CR-V3), if used . USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING i The batteries may come with the batteries you risk losing your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water. If...purchase before removing them. i Except for a long period, the time and date settings will be sure to cool down before use after the digital camera is leaking and the electrolyte gets on your eyesight. Always read the instruction manuals that may be cleared.) i When disposing of time, remove ...
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... the AC adapter i Use only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G4AEX for North America and others) with your digital camera. Concerning the accessories CAUTION k Cautions concerning the use the AC adapter, refer to the instructions accompanying it may cause excess ... If an AC adapter other unexpected injury or accident. k Cautions concerning the card i Immediately after use with your digital camera. Otherwise the batteries may damage the digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock. English 12 i Normally when using an AC adapter, remove the batteries. Before...
... the AC adapter i Use only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G4AEX for North America and others) with your digital camera. Concerning the accessories CAUTION k Cautions concerning the use the AC adapter, refer to the instructions accompanying it may cause excess ... If an AC adapter other unexpected injury or accident. k Cautions concerning the card i Immediately after use with your digital camera. Otherwise the batteries may damage the digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock. English 12 i Normally when using an AC adapter, remove the batteries. Before...
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...Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any other use ; i Please note that photography may violate the rights of copyrights owners. k Cautions when cleaning the digital camera Cleaning procedure 1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the batteries. 2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth. 3 If the digital camera...may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. 13 English Do not let rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital camera for your digital camera are intended to be copyrighted cannot be restricted at stage performances, shows or exhibitions, even in any of the...
...Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any other use ; i Please note that photography may violate the rights of copyrights owners. k Cautions when cleaning the digital camera Cleaning procedure 1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the batteries. 2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth. 3 If the digital camera...may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. 13 English Do not let rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital camera for your digital camera are intended to be copyrighted cannot be restricted at stage performances, shows or exhibitions, even in any of the...
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... when the batteries are removed for photographic equipment to not work properly. k Cautions concerning condensation i Using the digital camera with a dry cloth. i When the digital camera is still used . k Caution concerning the batteries and terminals i Periodically clean the battery terminals ((+) and (-))...If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for a long time, the digital camera functions may damage the digital camera. If condensation seems likely to quickly heat the room. English 14 i When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such...
... when the batteries are removed for photographic equipment to not work properly. k Cautions concerning condensation i Using the digital camera with a dry cloth. i When the digital camera is still used . k Caution concerning the batteries and terminals i Periodically clean the battery terminals ((+) and (-))...If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for a long time, the digital camera functions may damage the digital camera. If condensation seems likely to quickly heat the room. English 14 i When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such...
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... turned off or a card is inserted/removed while the internal memory or card is not inserted correctly into the digital camera. h If the card has reached the end of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied video cable and USB interface cable are not removed. h ... that any important data be held responsible for any damage or lost (or corrupted) in cases such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). Sanyo Electric will not be copied onto a separate media (such as those listed below. Core Dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) k Cautions concerning data storage i It is...
... turned off or a card is inserted/removed while the internal memory or card is not inserted correctly into the digital camera. h If the card has reached the end of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied video cable and USB interface cable are not removed. h ... that any important data be held responsible for any damage or lost (or corrupted) in cases such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). Sanyo Electric will not be copied onto a separate media (such as those listed below. Core Dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) k Cautions concerning data storage i It is...
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... precision devices. i Avoid using a new card or a card that was used in trouser pockets, as the cards may apply forces. English 16 i Avoid using the digital camera (see "INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY" on page 90). Gently wipe away any contamination with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct...
... precision devices. i Avoid using a new card or a card that was used in trouser pockets, as the cards may apply forces. English 16 i Avoid using the digital camera (see "INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY" on page 90). Gently wipe away any contamination with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct...
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English 18 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". CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD Media cards that can be used with this digital camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital 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.
English 18 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". CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD Media cards that can be used with this digital camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital 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.
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...mode is possible); or during shooting without using the LCD monitor (see page 24); when exposure correction is active (see page 55) or the digital zoom is being used (see page 36) (shooting is active (see page 83); During self-timer countdown (see pages 100 and 103). ...37); while the manual focus is installed (shooting not possible); or while an image is recharging (shooting not possible); Flashing (1-second intervals): When the camera is starting up or when the flash is being set (see page 37) 2 Viewfinder 3 Main switch 4 Zoom switch 5 Handstrap holder 6 Battery compartment...
...mode is possible); or during shooting without using the LCD monitor (see page 24); when exposure correction is active (see page 55) or the digital zoom is being used (see page 36) (shooting is active (see page 83); During self-timer countdown (see pages 100 and 103). ...37); while the manual focus is installed (shooting not possible); or while an image is recharging (shooting not possible); Flashing (1-second intervals): When the camera is starting up or when the flash is being set (see page 37) 2 Viewfinder 3 Main switch 4 Zoom switch 5 Handstrap holder 6 Battery compartment...
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...data may be used i Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life, but there is turned on the camera bottom. 3 Insert the batteries. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from failure to use batteries other than the alkaline CR-... sure that the batteries' polarities ((+) and (-)) are oriented correctly. Do not open the battery compartment cover when the camera is the danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera. i To remove the batteries... 2 Pull out 1 Open Close the battery compartment cover.
...data may be used i Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life, but there is turned on the camera bottom. 3 Insert the batteries. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from failure to use batteries other than the alkaline CR-... sure that the batteries' polarities ((+) and (-)) are oriented correctly. Do not open the battery compartment cover when the camera is the danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera. i To remove the batteries... 2 Pull out 1 Open Close the battery compartment cover.