Sharper Image CG100 Manuel d'instructions

VPC-CA100EXVPC-CA100GXVPC-CA100PXVPC-CA100TA VPC-CA102INSTRUCTION MANUALDual CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Ma

ix EnglishCopy data from your camera to the computerConnect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer.1 Turn on the comput

75 EnglishPLAYBACK VOLUMEAdjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the pla

English 76SIMPLE/PLAYBACKDELETING FILESYou can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files a

77 English3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.<DELETE SINGLE>h The currently displayed file is deleted.h To delete other files, select

English 78SIMPLE/PLAYBACK4 Press the SET button.h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ ].h Up to 100 files can be selected.h To cancel

79 EnglishPLAYBACK MODES21-image display playback1 Display the image you wish to play back.2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side.h The 21-ima

English 80SIMPLE/PLAYBACKSelecting the playback folderIf the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play b

81 EnglishMagnifying (zooming in) the image1 Display the image that you want to magnify.h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to m

English 82NORMAL/SHOOTINGNORMALSHOOTINGNORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 1Video settingWhen recording a video clip, smoother motion and better image clari

83 English2 Press the [ ] button.h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing th

English 84NORMAL/SHOOTINGk Audio playback1 Select an audio file, and press the SET button.h Playback begins.CAUTIONIf no audio is heard...i The audio

English xHow to open the terminal cover3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.4 S

85 EnglishStill image settingFor still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for s

English 86NORMAL/SHOOTINGScene select settingYou can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditi

87 EnglishSelf-timer settingBy assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Scre

English 88NORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 2Motion compensation (image stabilizer) settingYour camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for

89 EnglishFocus range settingHow to use the manual focus1 Select -, and press the SET button.h The focus distance adjustment bar appears.2 Press [G]

English 90NORMAL/SHOOTINGFocus mode settingWhen the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.Light-measur

91 EnglishISO sensitivity settingWith the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Howev

English 92NORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 3White balance settingThis camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. Howe

93 EnglishExposure settingThe shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually.1 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the

English 94NORMAL/SHOOTINGSubject chaser settingsAdjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or captur

xi Englishh TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the initial screen appears.6 Click the [Management] icon.h The ArcSoft MediaImpression for

95 EnglishShooting with the face chaser function 1 Set the face chaser setting to -.h When the subject is successfully targeted, a green double-frame

English 96NORMAL/SHOOTINGHigh sensitivity mode settingWhen you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that

97 EnglishExposure compensationBy assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can make the image l

English 98NORMAL/SHOOTINGHINTThe exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:iWhen the pointer is set to the center position.iWhe

99 EnglishPLAYBACKNORMAL/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MENU 1Slideshow settingsSpecify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In

English 100NORMAL/PLAYBACKFile protect settingPrevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.Protect files one by one1 Display the file that you

101 EnglishProtect selected filesSelect multiple files to protect.1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37).2 Select “PROTECT” and press the

English 102NORMAL/PLAYBACKResizeA captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image.HINTWhy can’t the image be resized?i A

103 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Correcting the imageRepair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, or enhance the contrast.

English 104NORMAL/PLAYBACKEditing video clipsYou can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting

English xii7 Click the [Import] icon.h The screen to select files to copy (import) to your computer appears.8 Click the [mToday’s Date] of the [Subf

105 EnglishProcedure to join video clipsCAUTIONCaution when editing video clipsi When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera, as doing so may

English 106NORMAL/PLAYBACKVideo clip cutting (extracting)1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.2 Display the NORMAL Mode

107 English4 Specify the start point of the extract.h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start.h Pla

English 108NORMAL/PLAYBACK5 Press [I].h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears.h Specify t

109 English7 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.h Editing starts.h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback M

English 110NORMAL/PLAYBACKJoining video clipsCAUTIONi Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.1 Display the NORMAL Mod

111 English4 Press the [O] or [ ] button.h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file, or to d

English 112NORMAL/PLAYBACKHINTi If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRIT

113 EnglishPrinting instructionsIn addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you

English 114NORMAL/PLAYBACKHINTPrinting a single frame from a video clipi To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a st

xiii English11 Click the [×] button in the upper right corner of the TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO window.h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is exited.Burn

115 English3 Press the SET button.h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears.h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, press [G] or [H] to display the desired imag

English 116NORMAL/PLAYBACK5 Press the MENU button.h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored.h The di

117 EnglishFILE INFO DISPLAYOn the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera.1 Display the de

English 118OPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENUThe camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.1

119 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 1321231OPTION MENUCLOCK SETINFO DISPLAYSTARTUP DISPLAYOPERATION BEEPPOST VIEW1OK654321

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1201 CLOCK SET setting (page 33)h Set the camera’s clock.2 INFO DISPLAY settingh Specify the information to display on the play

121 EnglishTab 2543213212316SHORTCUTSOPTION MENUNOISE REDUCTIONIMAGE SETTINGSBRIGHTNESSLANGUAGE2OK

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1221 SHORTCUTS setting (page 125)2 NOISE REDUCTION settingh Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the

123 EnglishTab 354323212316OPTION MENU 3POWER SAVEFILE NO. CONT'DFORMATRESET SETTINGSOK1TV OUTPUT

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1241 TV OUTPUT setting (page 128)2 POWER SAVE setting (page 31)h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save

English xiv3 Click the [Create video] icon.h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears.[New DVD project]

125 EnglishShortcut settingAssign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed.1 S

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 126PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video view) for the Recording Standby Screen display. When “pho

127 English5 Press the MENU button.h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu.h This

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 128TV output settingSpecify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB AV terminal.1 Select “TV OUTPUT”, a

129 English<If “HDMI-CEC” is selected>ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “ON”.OFF: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “OFF”.3 Press [I] or [J] to sel

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 130Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV displayThe tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” se

131 EnglishCAUTIONIf the TV display is not correct…i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 132File No. continued settingIf a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automaticall

133 Englishi If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows.When the highest file number on Card B (bef

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 134Formatting (initializing)A card must be formatted with this camera:i After purchasing, when used for the first time, ori If

xv English4 Click [New DVD project].h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears.[Insert video]

135 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYYou can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 136For audio recordings1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 82).h The remaining audio recording time is shown.HI

137 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEWhen using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Mak

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 138HINTi If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117).i Ba

139 EnglishOTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVBy connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the

CONNECTING TO A TVEnglish 140Connecting to a video input terminalUse the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV.Connecting to the HD

141 EnglishPLAYING BACK ON A TVi After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected.i

English 142CONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERPRINTINGYour camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting th

143 English3 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.4 The PictBridge printing mode is activated.h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing

English 144CONNECTING TO A PRINTERHINTTo cancel printing1 During printing, press [J].h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “C

English xvi5 Click [Insert video].h The screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears.h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD.h To

145 EnglishAPPENDICESAPPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilatio

APPENDICESEnglish 146ShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compe

147 EnglishShootingWhat is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?— Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a

APPENDICESEnglish 148MonitorWhen used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?Condition due to the monitor characteristic

149 EnglishViewing imagesWhy is there no image (z is shown)?This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital

APPENDICESEnglish 150Viewing imagesWhy isn’t the magnified image clear?Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.No

151 EnglishMisc.The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears.You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions

APPENDICESEnglish 152Misc.Can I use my camera abroad?— When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL.

153 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem.CameraProblem

APPENDICESEnglish 154ShootingAn image is not captured when the [ ] button or [] button is pressed.The power is not turned on.If the power save functio

xvii English7 Click the [Design] tab.h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is played appears.h Select one of the designs.[

155 EnglishShootingThe digital zoom does not work.The still image is set to 4 or 5.Set it to a different mode. 46, 85The digital zoom setting is set t

APPENDICESEnglish 156MonitorNo playback image appears.The camera is not set to the playback mode.Set the camera to the playback mode.35, 70Viewing ima

157 EnglishViewing imagesThe image is too bright.The forced flash mode is selected.Select a different flash mode.42, 46, 63The subject was too bright.

APPENDICESEnglish 158Viewing imagesThe colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.This is due to ambient lighting.Capture the image using t

159 EnglishConnecting to a TVNo image or sound.The camera is not correctly connected to the TV.Follow the instructions to make the connection correctl

APPENDICESEnglish 160Misc.The audio guide does not sound.The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”.Set the audio guide setting to “ON”.120The recording

161 EnglishNotes regarding the Scene Select feature and filtersScene Select* In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec.Setting Remarks

APPENDICESEnglish 162FilterAbout the scene select function and focus range settingsi The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is se

163 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSCameraRecorded image file formatStill images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)Note: Designed mainly by the Japan E

APPENDICESEnglish 164Still image shooting mode (recording resolution)4: 4640 × 3480 pixels (approx. 16 million pixels)5: 4608 × 2592 pixels (approx. 1

English xviii8 Click the [Produce] tab.h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears.9 Click the [Burn] button.h A window appears asking if you wish

165 EnglishExposure control typeProgrammable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure controlExposure compensation available

APPENDICESEnglish 166Flash working rangeGN = 4.0Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) (wide)Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) (tel

167 EnglishCamera connectorsBattery lifei Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.i

APPENDICESEnglish 168Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Timei If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds a

169 EnglishConcerning the multi-indicatorThe camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.Color

APPENDICESEnglish 170Supplied AC adaptorSupplied Li-ion battery packPart number VAR-G12Power source AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 HzRated output DC 5 V, 1.

171 EnglishOthersMac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Mi

APPENDICESEnglish 172CAUTIONi It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.i All images and illustrations g

173 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESTaking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind an

APPENDICESEnglish 174Photographing a moving subjectSituation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activat

i EnglishWarning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTUREkFOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advis

xix English10 Click the [Yes] button.h The screen to save the project appears.h Assign a suitable file name for the project.11 Click the [Save] button

175 EnglishShooting portraits (portrait mode >)Points:i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.i Move in close to your subject.

APPENDICESEnglish 176Night photography (night view portrait mode /)Points:i Avoid camera shake.i Increase the ISO sensitivity.NOTEi Camera shutter spe

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English xxCAUTIONDoes the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear?When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window

xxi EnglishEuropeTel: +353 (0) 61-702087Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/supportEmail Support: [email protected]: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm G

English xxiiThis camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that fai

xxiiiEnglishNOTEk Storing and maintaining your camerai Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is a

English xxivBEFORE RECORDING IN WATERMake sure that the battery cover (page 25) and the terminal cover (page 21) are closed.If a cover is open, wate

1 EnglishCONTENTSHOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ...iiiQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...

English 2 SIMPLESHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...53For best results ...

3 English NORMALSHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 1 ... 82Video setting ...

English 4 OPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...118INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...

English iikFOR CANADIAN USERSi This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.kFOR EU USERSThe symbol mark and recycling systems descr

5 English APPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 145TROUBLESHOOTING ...

English 6QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONYour camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to vi

7 EnglishShoot in dark conditions• “Exposure compensation” on page 97• “Using the flash” on pages 42, 46 and 63• “Scene select setting” (night view po

English 8PlaybackBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsGetting started viewing images• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES”

9 EnglishFile managing/processingBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsSearch for image/audio files• “21-image display playback” on

English 10Using with a computerBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsUse the camera as a card reader• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE”

11 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESi Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1i Li-ion battery pack:

English 12i Handstrap (page 13): 1* To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap.i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATIONi SAFETY MANUAL(s

13 EnglishHow to use the accessoriesk HandstrapAbout the power plugA power plug suitable for the destination country is provided for the AC adaptor.k

English 14ABOUT THE CARDMedia cards that can be used with this cameraThe type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:i SD Memo

iii EnglishHOW TO READ THIS MANUALFor first-time usersPlease read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual to familiarize yourself with you

15 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAYour dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an operation mode that lets

English 16High-quality images with “Full High Definition*” (pages 46 and 56)Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel v

17 EnglishIncludes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 36)Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the

English 18Capture clear images of the targeted subject (pages 50 and 94)Both the color chaser feature to target a specific color, and the face chaser

19 EnglishSYSTEM MAPYou can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.Dedicated USB interface cableDedicated AV interface cable

English 20SETUPSETUPSETUPPARTS NAMESFrontThere are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properti

21 EnglishRearMulti-indicator[] button[] buttonMonitorStrap holderZoom switch* The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom.ZOOM RANGE buttonTerminal cov

English 22SETUPINSTALLING THE CARDBe sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page

23 EnglishCAUTIONClose the battery cover securelyi If the battery cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterp

English 24SETUPCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect t

English ivSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEPreparing the camera1 Insert the battery pack.About saving your recorded datah If you wish to use an SD Memory Car

25 English2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.3 Affix the appropriate plug (supplied) to the AC adaptor.h Use the plug that is

English 26SETUP4 Use the dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a powe

27 EnglishCAUTIONUse only the supplied accessoriesi Please use only the supplied AC adaptor and dedicated USB interface cable. Using an AC adaptor or

English 28SETUPHINTAbout the internal backup batteryi This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the sho

29 EnglishAbout rechargingRecharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been ac

English 30SETUPTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.h If you

31 EnglishTurning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is activeIn order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function wil

English 32SETUPHINTTo immediately activate the power save modei Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.About the standby

33 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playb

English 34SETUP3 Set the clock.1 Select “TIME”.2 Press the SET button.h The Set Time Screen appears.3 Set the time to “19:30”.h The time is set in th

v EnglishShooting1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the ME

35 EnglishSWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODESwitch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing y

English 36SETUPSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODEThe “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the came

37 EnglishAccessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 35).2 Select the desired oper

English 38SETUPUsing the SIMPLE Mode Menu4 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.h The Setting Screen for

39 EnglishUsing the NORMAL Mode Menu4 Press [I] or [J] to select a tab.h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.5 Press [H].321SET231SSNNFull-

English 40SETUP6 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.

41 EnglishOverview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting ScreenSIMPLE Mode Recording MenuSNSelect video and photo sizeOK12345

English 42SETUP1 Recording size (page 56)h Select the video clip size to record.2 Focus range (page 57)h Select the focus range that corresponds to th

43 EnglishSIMPLE Mode Playback Menu35214OKStart slideshowSN

English 44SETUP1 Slideshow (page 74)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.2 Playback volume (page 75)h Adjust the volume for video c

English viBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to goiSanyo declin

45 EnglishOverview of the NORMAL Mode Setting ScreenNORMAL Mode Recording Menu<Tab 1>321231Full-HDRECORDING MENUVIDEOPHOTOSCENE SELECTFILTERFLAS

English 46SETUP1 Video clip settings (page 82)<HD mode><SD mode>2 Still image settings (page 85)<Single-shot><Sequential shots>

47 English<Tab 2>7543213212316RECORDING MENUVIDEO STABILIZERFOCUSPHOTO STABILIZERFOCUS MODEEXP MEASUREISOOK2

English 48SETUP1 Video stabilizer (page 88)h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording.2 Photo stabilizer (page 88)h Compensate for came

49 English<Tab 3>321231RECORDING MENUWHITE BALANCEEXPOSURETARGET A SUBJECTHIGH SENSITIVITYREC FOLDERDIGITAL ZOOM3OK7654321

English 50SETUP1 White balance (page 92)2 Exposure (page 93)3 Subject chaser (page 94)Automatically target a specific color with the color chaser func

51 EnglishNORMAL Mode Playback Menu<Tab 1>437562121231PLAYBACK MENUSLIDESHOWPLAY VOLUMEPROTECTDELETEROTATE1OKRESIZE1 Slideshow (page 99)h Specif

English 52SETUP<Tab 2>43652122131PLAYBACK MENUEDIT PHOTOPRINT INSTRUCTIONSEDIT VIDEOSELECT FOLDERCOPY2OK1 Edit photo (page 103)h Repair the “red

53 EnglishSIMPLESHOOTINGSIMPLE/SHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best resultsHold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and maki

English 54SIMPLE/SHOOTINGUsing the autofocusThe autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the

vii English3 Press the SET button.<To return to the recording mode>h Press the REC/PLAY button.When you are finished using the camera...Press t

55 EnglishThe following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.i When both near and far objects

English 56SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSelect the recording sizeThe larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file siz

57 EnglishSelect the focus settingSelect the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode R

English 58SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHints for taking picturesMuting the operation soundsi The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted

59 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35).2 Press the [ ] button.h Recording begins.

English 60SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSCapture a still image (single-shot).1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (p

61 EnglishHINTAdjusting the monitor brightnessi While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness o

English 62SIMPLE/SHOOTINGIf the camera shake icon > appears... (in the NORMAL mode)i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and

63 EnglishUsing the flashThe flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in

English 64SIMPLE/SHOOTINGCAUTIONDo not touch the flash unit when shootingi The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the fl

English viiiBurn your recorded video clips onto a DVD Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD.Insta

65 EnglishSHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIPYou can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.1 Turn on the ca

English 66SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHINTi When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.i The photo stabilizer (pages 48 a

67 EnglishMACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Point the camera lens at the subject.2 Push th

English 68SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHINTWhen recording video clips at a high magnificationi When recording video clips at a high magnification, a moving subject

69 EnglishAFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATERAfter using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely.1 Turn off the camera, and c

English 70SIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYBACKSIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35).2 Select th

71 EnglishVideo clip playback operationTo do this... Do thisNormal forward playback Press the SET button.Stop playback During playback, press [J].Paus

English 72SIMPLE/PLAYBACKHINTIf the a appears on the playback Screen...i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page

73 EnglishHow to save one frame from a video clip as a still image1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a ph

English 74SIMPLE/PLAYBACKSLIDESHOW PLAYBACKYou can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Play