Sanyo VPC-X1200EX Bedienungsanleitung

VPC-X1200EXVPC-X1200VPC-X1200GXINSTRUCTION MANUALBASICSDigital CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make sure to rea

1 EnglishCONTENTSCONTENTS ... 1CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORI

English 2 APPENDICESSPECIFICATIONS ...55Camera ...

3 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESi Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1i Lithium-ion ba

English 4Attaching the handstrapMedia cards that can be used with this cameraThe types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are

5 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESInstalling/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately)Install in the camera's battery slot,

English 6SETUPPARTS NAMESFrontLensSelf-timer indicatorBattery/card compartment coverON/OFF buttonFlashShutter buttonUSB/AV terminalTripod stand holeBo

7 EnglishPARTS NAMESRearZoom switchMonitorSET buttonPlayback button [=][n] button[o] button[l] button[m] buttonStrap holderSCENE buttonMENU button

English 8CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it.1 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the batt

9 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKCharging the battery packBe sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in you

English 10About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.Please refer to the following table if

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

11 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKHINTAbout the internal backup batteryi This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings

English 12INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARDInstallationi The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera. i Make sure that the batter

13 EnglishINSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARDCAUTIONBe careful when removing the cardi Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.i Never remove the car

English 14TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the cameraIn the recording mode1 Press the ON/OFF button.h The camera turns on.h The camera turns o

15 EnglishTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFAbout the auto power off functionIn order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has acci

English 16DATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore,

17 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTING4 Set the date and time.1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication.h You can press the [m] button to

English 185 Press the SET button.h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu.h The Option Menu is canceled when

19 EnglishBASIC OPERATIONBEFORE TAKING PICTURESSwitching between the recording mode and playback modeSwitch between shooting and playing.1 Press the

English 20How to switch the recording modeYour camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mod

English iiFOR USERS IN THE USAAbout the battery chargerIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR E

21 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESSwitching the display modeIn the recording mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows yo

English 22Adjust the monitor brightnessThe brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient li

23 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESHints for taking picturesMuting the camera soundsi The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shut

English 24CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESThere are two modes for capturing still images. In the single-shot mode, one image is captured each t

25 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES4 Release your finger from the shutter button.h The captured image is recorded.HINTAbout the target

English 26Shooting sequential shotsWhen the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession.1 Set the camera to the sequential sho

27 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESHINTAbout the focus when shooting sequential shotsi When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus

English 28Viewing still imagesThe steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same.1 Press the playback button [=].h If the play

29 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES9-image/20-image display playback1 Press the playback button [=].2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom swit

English 30Folder playbackA convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture.1 Acce

iii EnglishPARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU.Acerca del cargador de bateríasINSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONESPELIGRO -

31 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESMagnifying (zooming in) the image1 Display the image that you want to magnify.2 Press [T] ([]]) on

English 32Zoom jump playbackYou can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus.1 Display a still image to view using zoom

33 EnglishCAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGESDeleting filesYou can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time

English 34<To delete one file>1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete.2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “1 FI

35 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKRecording a video clip1 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 20).2 Press the shutter but

English 36Playing back the video clip4 Press the playback button [=].h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press t

37 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACKOutline of playback operationTo do this... Do thisStop playback During playback, press the [o] button.Pause

English 38When you are finished viewing video clips...i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.CAUTIONHow to save one frame from a video clip

39 EnglishUSING THE SCENE FUNCTIONYou can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.1

English 40m: Available n: Not available*: Disabled during recording3 Press the SET button.h This completes the scene select setting.h The display ret

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

41 EnglishUSING THE SCENE FUNCTIONCapture a still image with a voice memoWith the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track

English 42How to use the best shot feature1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select a scene function (page 39), select 5; and

43 EnglishUSING THE SCENE FUNCTIONHow to use the face chaser featureTo attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the fa

English 44How to shoot using Smile DetectionCapture a photo at the instant the subject smiles.Normal shooting1 On the screen to set the scene functio

45 EnglishUSING THE SCENE FUNCTION4 Use the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the area that encompasses the target subject's face.5 Pre

English 46OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the zoomYour camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Set the camera to the recording

47 EnglishOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSHINTCan’t access the digital zoom?i The digital zoom cannot be used when the face chaser r, smile detection n or po

English 48Flash settingThe flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in b

49 EnglishOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button.3 Press the shutter butt

English 50Self-timerSelf-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode.1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 20), and press the [m]

v EnglishHOW TO READ THIS MANUALThis instruction manual for your camera is organized into the following sections.k SETUPBefore taking pictures with yo

51 EnglishOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSHINTi The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor.To pause or cancel the self-time

English 52Focus range1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 19), and press the [o] (R) button.h The focus range menu appears.o: The focus opera

53 EnglishOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.h The specified focus ra

English 54How to use the manual focus1 Select manual - from the focus range menu, and press the SET button.h The focus distance adjustment bar appear

55 EnglishAPPENDICESSPECIFICATIONSCameraImage file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan

English 56Lens 3.0× optical zoom lensf=6.3 mm to 18.9 mm (35 mm film camera conversion: 35 mm to 105 mm)Autofocus, 5 groups, 6 elements (4 with aspher

57 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSMonitor 2.7-inch (6.9 cm) TFT color LCDApprox. 230,000 pixels (Frame coverage: Approx. 100%)Brightness adjustment: 5-stepFlash

English 58Camera connectorsBattery lifei Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.i Th

59 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSPossible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Timei Up to 9 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.i

English 60Supplied battery pack chargeri The VPC-X1200GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate for the region of destination.i When

English viSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEInstall the battery pack1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack.h The CHARGE indicator is lit during

61 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSOthersMac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Microsoft and Windows are

English 62Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to goi Sanyo Elect

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vii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up an

English viiiPlaybackkStill image playback1 Press the playback button [=].h The display switches to the Playback Screen.h To view other images, press