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... geographical preferences. Product Information „ Product design and specifications are trademarks. „ Other names and products may be different from the actual design of your digital camera. „ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. „ For user manual and driver updates, refer to our...
... geographical preferences. Product Information „ Product design and specifications are trademarks. „ Other names and products may be different from the actual design of your digital camera. „ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. „ For user manual and driver updates, refer to our...
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FOR CANADIAN USERS „ This Class B digital apparatus complies with high quality materials and components which can be... means that electrical and electronic equipment, at your household waste. Please help up to questions or problems concerning camera operation in other areas of the equipment at their end-of-life, should be recycled and reused. In ...giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to countries in the section "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE". Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003 FOR EU USERS Note: „This symbol mark and...
FOR CANADIAN USERS „ This Class B digital apparatus complies with high quality materials and components which can be... means that electrical and electronic equipment, at your household waste. Please help up to questions or problems concerning camera operation in other areas of the equipment at their end-of-life, should be recycled and reused. In ...giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to countries in the section "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE". Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003 FOR EU USERS Note: „This symbol mark and...
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...42 Protecting Images/Movie Clips 43 Setting the DPOF ...44 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 46 Connect the digital camera to your computer 47 Download images or movie clips 48 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 49 Installing Photo Explorer 49 Installing Photo Express ...50 Installing Cool 360 ...51 MENU OPTIONS 52 Camera Menu ...52 Movie Menu ...55 Playback Menu ...56 Setup Menu ...58 SPECIFICATIONS 60 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 61 POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES...
...42 Protecting Images/Movie Clips 43 Setting the DPOF ...44 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 46 Connect the digital camera to your computer 47 Download images or movie clips 48 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 49 Installing Photo Explorer 49 Installing Photo Express ...50 Installing Cool 360 ...51 MENU OPTIONS 52 Camera Menu ...52 Movie Menu ...55 Playback Menu ...56 Setup Menu ...58 SPECIFICATIONS 60 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 61 POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES...
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.../SDHC memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity by the camera include the following: „ 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for purchasing the new digital still camera! EN-11 Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your computer by using the provided editing software. „ PictBridge support You can be...
.../SDHC memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity by the camera include the following: „ 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for purchasing the new digital still camera! EN-11 Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your computer by using the provided editing software. „ PictBridge support You can be...
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Common Product Components: „ Digital Camera „ User's Quick Guide „ Software CD-ROM (Instruction Manual Included) „ Camera Strap „ USB Cable „ Batteries • Accessories and components may vary by retailer. Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. EN-12
Common Product Components: „ Digital Camera „ User's Quick Guide „ Software CD-ROM (Instruction Manual Included) „ Camera Strap „ USB Cable „ Batteries • Accessories and components may vary by retailer. Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. EN-12
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... 4. EN-17 Make sure that the power of AA alkaline battery, camera performance may deteriorate. Close the battery cover. „ To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover. ...closing the battery cover. • Due to power the camera. Open the battery cover. 3. PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (Ni-MH rechargeable or alkaline) to the characteristics of the digital camera is turned off before inserting or removing the batteries. ...
... 4. EN-17 Make sure that the power of AA alkaline battery, camera performance may deteriorate. Close the battery cover. „ To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover. ...closing the battery cover. • Due to power the camera. Open the battery cover. 3. PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (Ni-MH rechargeable or alkaline) to the characteristics of the digital camera is turned off before inserting or removing the batteries. ...
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... SD/SDHC memory card so that you must unlock the card. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the digital camera. Inserting and Removing an SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with this digital camera before inserting or removing a memory card. 2.
... SD/SDHC memory card so that you must unlock the card. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the digital camera. Inserting and Removing an SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with this digital camera before inserting or removing a memory card. 2.
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USB transfer in the illustration. EN-19 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in progress Charging the flash. LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators Indicators LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator State Solid green Blinking red and green Blinking red and green Blinking blue Description/Activity The digital camera is activated. The self-timer function is on.
USB transfer in the illustration. EN-19 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in progress Charging the flash. LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators Indicators LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator State Solid green Blinking red and green Blinking red and green Blinking blue Description/Activity The digital camera is activated. The self-timer function is on.
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... to and turn the power off, press the power switch again. GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off „ Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on. „ To turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. [Set-up1] is displayed. 3. Press the button to choose the desired language. 1.
... to and turn the power off, press the power switch again. GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off „ Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on. „ To turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. [Set-up1] is displayed. 3. Press the button to choose the desired language. 1.
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... size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to confirm. 5. Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the [Quality]. Use the four-way controller (T) to shoot.These settings affect the number of images that can be captured. .... To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: 1. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. EN-26 Rotate the mode dial to set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image...
... size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to confirm. 5. Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the [Quality]. Use the four-way controller (T) to shoot.These settings affect the number of images that can be captured. .... To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: 1. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. EN-26 Rotate the mode dial to set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image...
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...scene and press the shutter release button. • To enable digital zoom feature, set to On, you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. Compose your camera on the LCD monitor. 3. Digital Zoom] to 12 Optical zoom Digital zoom range range Zoom bar times. You can further enlarge ...the subjects with 3x optical zoom. Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the button. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you can enlarge the subject to ...
...scene and press the shutter release button. • To enable digital zoom feature, set to On, you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. Compose your camera on the LCD monitor. 3. Digital Zoom] to 12 Optical zoom Digital zoom range range Zoom bar times. You can further enlarge ...the subjects with 3x optical zoom. Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the button. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you can enlarge the subject to ...
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... bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Press the four-way controller (T/ ) and use WX to set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV. 4. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot...
... bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Press the four-way controller (T/ ) and use WX to set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV. 4. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot...
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... the recording. • Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Rotate the mode dial to start recording the movie clips • The digital zoom function can be activated before you start recording. 3. Press the shutter release button to and turn your...
... the recording. • Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Rotate the mode dial to start recording the movie clips • The digital zoom function can be activated before you start recording. 3. Press the shutter release button to and turn your...
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...your recorded images or movie clips. (For Mac users, double-click [untitled] or [unlabeled] disk drive icon on our desktop.) EN-47 Turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [USB Mode]. 3. Turn off your computer 1. Rotate the mode ...dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 8. Press the button. 4. Press the four-way controller (X) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (T) to select [PC], then press the button. 5. Connect the digital camera to your...
...your recorded images or movie clips. (For Mac users, double-click [untitled] or [unlabeled] disk drive icon on our desktop.) EN-47 Turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [USB Mode]. 3. Turn off your computer 1. Rotate the mode ...dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 8. Press the button. 4. Press the four-way controller (X) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (T) to select [PC], then press the button. 5. Connect the digital camera to your...
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..."removable disk" and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it is not included with the package. Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination. • Memory card users may also drag and drop image files from the "Removable disk" ("untitled" or "unlabeled"...your computer, it to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the digital camera to use a memory card reader (highly recommended). • Video playback application is considered to find more folders. EN-48 Open the destination location ...
..."removable disk" and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it is not included with the package. Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination. • Memory card users may also drag and drop image files from the "Removable disk" ("untitled" or "unlabeled"...your computer, it to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the digital camera to use a memory card reader (highly recommended). • Video playback application is considered to find more folders. EN-48 Open the destination location ...
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...installation. • For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to its respective help ...2000/XP users, please make timely modifications; make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in -one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Acquire...
...installation. • For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to its respective help ...2000/XP users, please make timely modifications; make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in -one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Acquire...
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... with an Administrator account. • Photo Express is not supported on Mac. • Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects. When the welcome screen appears,click "Photo... Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your recorded images, please refer to edit and retouch your CD-ROM drive. 2. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Installing Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express is not supported on how to complete the installation. • For...
... with an Administrator account. • Photo Express is not supported on Mac. • Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects. When the welcome screen appears,click "Photo... Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your recorded images, please refer to edit and retouch your CD-ROM drive. 2. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Installing Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express is not supported on how to complete the installation. • For...
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... 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is for further details. Refer to , , , , , or and turn your camera on. 2. Refer to select the option item, then press the button. 4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to the section in this manual titled "Setting... Description Sets the size of the image that will be used when capturing still images. Balance ISO Return : Mode3 Mode1 Mode2 Metering Digital Zoom Quick View Mode3 On Off Return : Mode1 Mode2 Color Sharpness Saturation Date Imprint Return : Mode3 Medium Medium Off 1.
... 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is for further details. Refer to , , , , , or and turn your camera on. 2. Refer to select the option item, then press the button. 4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to the section in this manual titled "Setting... Description Sets the size of the image that will be used when capturing still images. Balance ISO Return : Mode3 Mode1 Mode2 Metering Digital Zoom Quick View Mode3 On Off Return : Mode1 Mode2 Color Sharpness Saturation Date Imprint Return : Mode3 Medium Medium Off 1.
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... Resizing replaces the original image with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to the section in this if you to copy your files from the digital camera's internal memory to a smaller size is available.
... Resizing replaces the original image with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to the section in this if you to copy your files from the digital camera's internal memory to a smaller size is available.
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Brightness The adjustment range is from number 0001. Returns all basic settings to +5. PC / PictBridge LCD This sets the brightness of the camera. This creates a new folder. If you take photographs. Version This displays the current firmware version of the LCD monitor screen. EN-59 This feature...want to reset the file number, be reset. Auto Shut Down If no images are recorded to the newly created folder from -5 to the digital camera's default settings. „ Set-up2 settings Item Functional Description USB Mode Selects to choose one of time, the power to the...
Brightness The adjustment range is from number 0001. Returns all basic settings to +5. PC / PictBridge LCD This sets the brightness of the camera. This creates a new folder. If you take photographs. Version This displays the current firmware version of the LCD monitor screen. EN-59 This feature...want to reset the file number, be reset. Auto Shut Down If no images are recorded to the newly created folder from -5 to the digital camera's default settings. „ Set-up2 settings Item Functional Description USB Mode Selects to choose one of time, the power to the...
