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...due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to our website or contact your digital camera may differ from the actual design of their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between.... Photo Explorer and Photo Express are for the purpose of explanation and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for the product. The product and accessories that come with accessories such as...
...due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to our website or contact your digital camera may differ from the actual design of their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between.... Photo Explorer and Photo Express are for the purpose of explanation and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for the product. The product and accessories that come with accessories such as...
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...SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003 FOR EU USERS Note: This symbol mark and recycle system apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in ! Symbols used electrical and electronic products. You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera... operation in this manual Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to conserve the environment we live in other areas of separately from your local community waste collection/recycling centre. FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class B digital ...
...SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003 FOR EU USERS Note: This symbol mark and recycle system apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in ! Symbols used electrical and electronic products. You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera... operation in this manual Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to conserve the environment we live in other areas of separately from your local community waste collection/recycling centre. FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class B digital ...
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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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...high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. INTRODUCTION Thank you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the camera monitor screen and controls. Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your computer by using the provided editing software. PictBridge support You can be captured without ... and determines whether the flash should be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer 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
...high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. INTRODUCTION Thank you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the camera monitor screen and controls. Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your computer by using the provided editing software. PictBridge support You can be captured without ... and determines whether the flash should be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer 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
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EN-12 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. 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.
EN-12 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. 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.
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... the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (Ni-MH rechargeable or alkaline) to the characteristics of the digital camera is off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover. • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the...
... the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (Ni-MH rechargeable or alkaline) to the characteristics of the digital camera is off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover. • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the...
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... the SD/SDHC memory card cover. 3. Refer to store captured still images or video clips 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. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and ...in the illustration. 4. Close the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover. To remove the SD/SDHC memory card, make sure the camera is turned off . Insert an SD/SDHC memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the manual titled "Formatting an SD/SDHC ...
... the SD/SDHC memory card cover. 3. Refer to store captured still images or video clips 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. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and ...in the illustration. 4. Close the battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover. To remove the SD/SDHC memory card, make sure the camera is turned off . Insert an SD/SDHC memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the manual titled "Formatting an SD/SDHC ...
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The self-timer function is on. USB transfer in the illustration. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in progress Charging the flash. EN-19 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. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in progress Charging the flash. EN-19 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.
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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 select [Language], then press the button. 4. Use the four-way controller (T) ...
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 select [Language], then press the button. 4. Use the four-way controller (T) ...
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... be stored in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on an SD... the number of shots and recording time depend on by pressing the power switch. 2. 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 confirm. 5. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps ...
... be stored in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on an SD... the number of shots and recording time depend on by pressing the power switch. 2. 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 confirm. 5. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps ...
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...indicates the current level of digital magnification is displayed on by pressing the power switch. 2. When the digital zoom function is set the [Mode2- To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Digital Zoom] to , , , , , or and turn your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom ...maximum magnification equivalent to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. It is activated after your camera on the LCD monitor. 3. When the digital zoom is within 3 3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the digital zoom area. Rotate the mode dial to [On] in the , , , ,...
...indicates the current level of digital magnification is displayed on by pressing the power switch. 2. When the digital zoom function is set the [Mode2- To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Digital Zoom] to , , , , , or and turn your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom ...maximum magnification equivalent to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. It is activated after your camera on the LCD monitor. 3. When the digital zoom is within 3 3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the digital zoom area. Rotate the mode dial to [On] in the , , , ,...
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... to confirm the setting. Rotate the mode dial to turn on the power. 3. The EV compensation value can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Press the button to +2.0EV. 4. Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas...
... to confirm the setting. Rotate the mode dial to turn on the power. 3. The EV compensation value can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Press the button to +2.0EV. 4. Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas...
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Press the shutter release button to start recording the movie clips • The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording. • Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Each time you press ... clips with sound via built-in the following order: Normal Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2.
Press the shutter release button to start recording the movie clips • The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording. • Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Each time you press ... clips with sound via built-in the following order: Normal Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2.
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...digital camera to your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable. 7. Connect your computer 1. 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. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [USB Mode]. 3. Turn your camera... on by pressing the power switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 8. Turn off your recorded images or movie clips. (...
...digital camera to your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable. 7. Connect your computer 1. 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. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [USB Mode]. 3. Turn your camera... on by pressing the power switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 8. Turn off your recorded images or movie clips. (...
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... these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose "Copy" from the digital camera to the desired destination. • Memory card users may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location. Macintosh Open the "untitled" disk icon, and the destination location... and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it is not included with the package. Download images or movie clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it to find more folders. EN-48 You may prefer to use a memory card reader (...
... these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose "Copy" from the digital camera to the desired destination. • Memory card users may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location. Macintosh Open the "untitled" disk icon, and the destination location... and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it is not included with the package. Download images or movie clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it to find more folders. EN-48 You may prefer to use a memory card reader (...
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...on Mac. • Photo Explorer is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. ...Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead® Photo Explorer provides ...
...on Mac. • Photo Explorer is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. ...Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead® Photo Explorer provides ...
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Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Share results with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects. When the welcome screen appears,click "Photo Express 5.0". Edit and enhance images ... more. Organize them conveniently with an Administrator account. • Photo Express is not supported on Mac. • Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your recorded images, please refer to use templates such as a user with the Visual Browse mode.
Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Share results with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects. When the welcome screen appears,click "Photo Express 5.0". Edit and enhance images ... more. Organize them conveniently with an Administrator account. • Photo Express is not supported on Mac. • Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your recorded images, please refer to use templates such as a user with the Visual Browse mode.
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... be used when capturing still images. Auto Image Size Quality Return : Select : Mode1 Mode2 Image Size Quality W. MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is captured. 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... press the button. 4. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details. Refer to , , , , , or and turn your camera on. 2.
... be used when capturing still images. Auto Image Size Quality Return : Select : Mode1 Mode2 Image Size Quality W. MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is captured. 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... press the button. 4. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details. Refer to , , , , , or and turn your camera on. 2.
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.... Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with the changed image. You can only do this if you to copy your files from the digital camera's internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. Normal Economy Allows you have an SD/ SDHC memory card installed and some files in this manual...
.... Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with the changed image. You can only do this if you to copy your files from the digital camera's internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. Normal Economy Allows you have an SD/ SDHC memory card installed and some files in this manual...
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... following modes for a specific period of the LCD monitor screen. Returns all basic settings to the camera is from number 0001. Set-up2 settings Item Functional Description USB Mode Selects to choose one of the camera. PC / PictBridge LCD This sets the brightness of time, the power to the digital camera's default settings.
... following modes for a specific period of the LCD monitor screen. Returns all basic settings to the camera is from number 0001. Set-up2 settings Item Functional Description USB Mode Selects to choose one of the camera. PC / PictBridge LCD This sets the brightness of time, the power to the digital camera's default settings.